. Bulbs, plants, and seeds for autumn planting : 1896. Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. SCILLA. Sibirica. U-ima-na or Pra-cox.) One of our most beautiful hardy spring bulbs, producing in profusion masses of exquisite rich blue flcwers almost before the snow has disappeared. If grown in masses, their flowers fairly carpet the ground ; and if grown with Snowdrops and Crocus, for contrast, the effect is magnificent. They should be largely planted as undergrowth in Hyacinth beds, etc. Grown in pots they ma
. Bulbs, plants, and seeds for autumn planting : 1896. Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. SCILLA. Sibirica. U-ima-na or Pra-cox.) One of our most beautiful hardy spring bulbs, producing in profusion masses of exquisite rich blue flcwers almost before the snow has disappeared. If grown in masses, their flowers fairly carpet the ground ; and if grown with Snowdrops and Crocus, for contrast, the effect is magnificent. They should be largely planted as undergrowth in Hyacinth beds, etc. Grown in pots they may be had in bloom from Christmas until April. {.See cut.) 3 for 5c., 15c. per doz,, 75c. per 100, or by mail, 85c. per 100. Bifolia. Most beautiful bright blue flowers borne on short spikes; these' should be extensively planted ; they are also fine for forcing. 2 for 5c., 20c, per doz., $ per 100, or by mail, $ per 100. Taurica. A new and valuable variety just discovered in the Taurus Mountains, in Asia Minor. It is the earliest of the early Scillas, the flowers of the richest deep gentian blue, are of superior form and borne from 10 to 20 on spike often 8 inches long. The plant and foliage is larger than the type, and it grows well and flowers early. 5c. each, 50c. per doz., $ per 100. Campanulata. (WoodHyacinth) Flowers borne on tall spikes, 1 to 2 feet high. Each flower measures nearly one inch across and droops gracefully, perfectly hardy ; also fine for pot culture. We offer the following colors or Campanulata Blue, White and Rose. 3 for lOc, 25c. per doz., $ per 100, or by mail â Sil.'ih per VXi. Hyacinthoides. (Nutans.) The Spanish Hyacinth. Fine blue, very showy, free bloomer. 3 for lOc, 25c. per doz., $ per 100, or by mail, $ per 100. Peruviani or Clusi (The Peruvian Hyacinth or Cuban Lily.) Very beautiful, blooming rather late in spring, bearing large pyramidal spikes of flowers, which remain in flower a long time; beautiful objects when grown
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