. Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1902. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. Among the earliest to blossom in spring is this beautiful little flower, lifting its head almost before the snow has disap- peared. Blooming at a time when the ground is destitute of foliage and flower, it is a welcome visitor. The Crocus suc- ceeds when grown in pots, and tolerably well in glasses, for which purpose the best named varieties should be selected. They present the best appearance, how- ever, when grown in masses in a bed, for which large quantities should be used, say from one hun
. Bulbs and seeds : autumn 1902. Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs. Among the earliest to blossom in spring is this beautiful little flower, lifting its head almost before the snow has disap- peared. Blooming at a time when the ground is destitute of foliage and flower, it is a welcome visitor. The Crocus suc- ceeds when grown in pots, and tolerably well in glasses, for which purpose the best named varieties should be selected. They present the best appearance, how- ever, when grown in masses in a bed, for which large quantities should be used, say from one hundred to five hundred in a bed. A desirable effect is produced by setting Crocuses here and there over the lawn. It is only necessary to lift the turf and insert the bulbs about two inches deep. They will care for themselves, blooming very early amid the grass and dying down to the bulb in ample time to be entirely out of the way of the lawn mower. They may be planted with Scilla Siberica, the blossoms of these two earliest flowering bulbs showing very prettily together. Once planted, they will remain uninjured in the ground and bloom for years, but in many cases with decreasing vigor, so that a fresh supply is desirable. The Crocus should be planted in the autumn, in any good garden soil, about three inches deep and about two inches apart if in beds or borders. They are entirely hardy. Indoors, the Crocus can be easily forced, planted from six to a dozen bulbs in a pot of ordinary soil, or in small glasses, kept cool, well watered and given plenty of fresh air. It may also be grown in water on tea plates or larger plates with a little'sand, only one variety on each plate, the bulbs placed close together. In the house it blooms a month earlier than outdoors. Mammoth Yellow. Large Yellow Mixed White Mixed Blue nixed, Striped nixed, all DOZ. lOO i,ooo $ $ $ .10 .50 .10 .40 .10 .40 .10 .40 .10 .40 CHOICE NAMED CROCUS doz. 100 Albion, s
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