. Crocus Sieberi Crocus Sieberi A This is a lovely botanical spe- cies whose flowers though not as large as those of the horticultural varieties offered above are never- theless highly valued because they bloom as early as February. They are a delicate blue color with gold in the throat. An ex- tremely free flowering species. Excellent for indoor blooming. Potted in October they will bloom for Christmas. 3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $ Colchicum A ® Meadow Saffron Plant the large bulbs in September and cover S to 6 inches deep with rich sandy soil. They will bloom this fall and make thei
. Crocus Sieberi Crocus Sieberi A This is a lovely botanical spe- cies whose flowers though not as large as those of the horticultural varieties offered above are never- theless highly valued because they bloom as early as February. They are a delicate blue color with gold in the throat. An ex- tremely free flowering species. Excellent for indoor blooming. Potted in October they will bloom for Christmas. 3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $ Colchicum A ® Meadow Saffron Plant the large bulbs in September and cover S to 6 inches deep with rich sandy soil. They will bloom this fall and make their foliage spring. Fine for the garden or for growing in a saucer without water. Plant in the garden after blooming. Autumnale. Exquisite large Crocus-like lavender flowers during October. 40c each; 3 for $; 12 for $ Bormuellerei. An early fall-flowering species of exceptional beauty. Has glorious long-tubed cup-shaped flowers of a lovely rosy lilac color. 50c each; 3 for $; 12 for $ Giant Flowering Spring Crocus A ® These are among the leading flowers of early spring because they are perfectly hardy, exceedingly showy, and long lived. Use them generously in the lawn or in the front of shrubbery. Plant during the fall and cover the tops 3 to 4 inches deep. For mass effect space the bulbs 2 to 3 inches apart. If grown in the lawn the grass should not be cut until the foliage has yellowed or otherwise the plants will lack strength to bloom next year. Caesar. Very large blooms of an intense and brilliant rich purple. Kathleen Parlow. The finest of all pure white Crocus having extra large cup-shaped blooms with rich orange anthers in the center. Mammoth Yellow. An extra free-flowering golden yellow Crocus. Pallas. White, prettily striped with lilac. Orange anthers. Purpurea Grandiflora. A favorite variety with magnificent rich purple blooms. 12 for 60c; 100 for $ Queen of the Blues. A lovely shade of glisten- ing deep lavender. A ny of the above, top s
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