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May 15,1933

GARDENSIDE NURSERIES INC. SHELBURNE VERMONT.

"WHAT CAN WE PLANT NOW,SAFELY?" = , a After May 15th,the above is a very common question.It- ts: TOW, thet unexpected losses show up in the Border and Rockery, leaving holes. to be filled.Where to get the plants to fill them,without paying extra prices for potted” plentis, ane heavy transportation costs;-Here’ S our answer.

The plants etd’ bulbs which we are offering here may be planted with safety,now;and even well into June,in many. cases,and if properly gared Tor, wilh flower this season.Because of a cold late Spring, they are unusually dormant.We guarantee safe delivery,in good condition,at Tie praces’ quoted. You can’ figcure: your costs in advance.

Vourwilivalss find here alist of bulbs and plants,which we, Fee- ommend for planting thru June and July.Some of these blossom very early in the Spring,as Anemones,Erythroniums,and Trilliums.Others: flower in Pewieatter making a ereen growth iin Spring,and for very, best results should be planted as early as possible,after the Spring growth dies Gewn.These are Crocus,Colchicums,and Lycoris.We have all the sorts Se re@ aan: Our Own fields,in good quantity,and early orders will be sure to be filled with home-grown bulbs.All orders will be fe in rotation,but shipment can be made at any specified date.

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All prices include delivery to the customer,by the best method, except that West of the Ua si 2S SHE moe River,we require 5% extra to cover increased postage.PLEASE NOTE,--5 plants, Ail AMIKH ab the ten “cates ao pPlants,ALL ALIKE,at» the one hundred rate.

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HELIANTHEMUMS.

These plants, commonly called Rockroses,are extremely fine for the dry,sunny,Rockery.They delight in baking sun,if the roots can get to deep moisture,and need only to be protected against the sun in winter testsuite FO fam tuem in their exposed positions, usually not Covered With snow.We have no difficulty with them here,even on moist Dewidew eavercd With strav,or.excelsior,very lightly.

Because Of its midsummer season of bloom,it brightens the Rockery Fmembimemnobhed tor its) lack of color.A single plant. will carpet a good Siged areai,and be attractive at all times,for the foliage is always Seedmiiiore ws 4 delightrul variety of shape and color of leaf,of habit of gzrowth--some prostrate,others mound-like--and the flowers of all Poem uegod ize tand “brivliantjthe plants smothered in them afresh each Donen wney shart Slowly in Sprine,and are therefore fine for late transplanting .All our plants are grown from cuttings,are strong one Veer Clay clumps,and will flower this season.

Sogvench ss (alike) for SO¢ each;25 (alike) for 20¢ each.

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LEMON .Very ee te oe Strong phone. see with oben Poieees ROSY GEM.A fine LIsV wiki ton very attractive,and with fine Toliage,

Page 2 SMALL VAC TILE 22710) PLANTS.

Of the long list of Rockery and Border material,from 2" pous, which we have offered in our two previous circulars,the following are still available in quantity.Because of low cost,and the certainty lor planting success,they are excellent values.Many are not at all common. Some will soon flower and continue for a good period.All will develop to give good foliage and color this season,filling the empty places, and becoming well established for next years flowering.

SACHILLEA AIZOON.Fine grey foliage,making low broad mounds,and carrying Strong’ Sprays of miniature, white: daisylike flowers, in. June.

ACHILLEA SERBICA.Like the preceding,but smaller.Both are very hardy. ANDROSLC® SARMENTOSA PRIMULOIDES.One inch wide rosettes of soft grey wooly leaves,from which rise little umbels of pink flowers,and runners which root,to form new rosettes at a distance,and extend the colony. ANEMONE S#PTEMBER CHARM.A fine new form of the early Fall flowering Anemone,dwarf,very early,and covered with silvery pink flowers. ARENARIA MONTANA. Avery fine Rockery plant,which covers a good area with mounds of trailing green growths,studded with large white flowers in May and June.Considered one of the finest Rockery plants. CHRYSANTHEMUM AMELIA.,This is a very early,low growing,double pink flowering *Mum,that has wintered outside here,nicely.It will flower from August,to freezing weather.35¢ each. ce

DRABA OLYMPICA.Low green mounds of fine green leaves,almost like a turt@er moss.Covered with yellow flowers,in May.

HELIANTHEMUM APRICOT;BOULE DE FEU;BURN?T ORANGEH.See descriptions,P.1. HELIANTHERITUM RHODANTHE CARNEUM.This has fine gray foliage,and charming ITenG) pink Ti loWwerstit' 1s most) ait rachuvier imiiewetsyy weave

HYPHRICUM POLYPHYLLUM.Blue grey. foliage, trailing,forming tangled mats of Stemsiia Toot across,covered in June with Marge golden yellow blooms. TEREUCRIUM CHAMADURYS.Fine for use as a substitute for Boxwood,where that) plant (is not Mardy and as a specimen for the rockerys20@recen TROLLIUS HYBRIDS.These are now growing strongly jand are Teady gion immediate delivery.Many are blooming,and there is a wide range of color With many Geep orange ones.Ye feel sure that you will be delighted with the results your will attain with these,this summer,and agadmimera Spring.We are sure they will all flower this summer. A) fine value Tap our Mow price..20¢ cach MO) aout Ws oO lOO) or SlZ ye

TUNICA SAXTFPRAGA,DOUBLE PINK.This trailing plant has splendid dark areéen Tolidgeeland the very double pink flowers are as lanee veisiaukese of Gypsophila Bristol Fairy Planted to trail over a boulder jor uname On ya) wall WG MS avery, tame lend iy Lowes) jedi Summer.

UMBILICUS ‘CHRYSANTHA. An Odd,Sempervivum-like plant,with soft wooly rosettes,and straw yellow flowers in midsummer.Increases easity.

VIOLA APRICOT. Ve bave some fine potted plants of this splendid peda Viola, just™béginning to flower, that will give you bloom, hom \monsuhicr The odd,orance yellow color of this sort)*,cannob be jequalilled {tog eae VIOLA WHITE JERSEY GEM Minevsoubound plants °of this! best yor jmhiie Violas for bedding Jor fom the Rockery.svyill flover all) summer: \ogimeaeil VIOLA SYLVASERES ( ROSBACM hd spank) lo uemed woodland | Vi ioe iy pists om male eee is not fragrant but the flowers are) large, stand well above) the) Neamese and they appear at’ intervals,ail (summer. it, Ys nob a rampant rover,

but seeds well, and good collomies are Tormed Perfectly (hardy.

VIOLA" DOUBLE,” RUSSUAN (Strong pobved) plant sion, thal so leita ora dmuer.

All the above at 25¢ ecach;5(alike)for $1.003except as moved. AM prices ane Luge det mera. See Pege 1.

Page 3. FIELD GROwN PERENNIALS FOR PLANTING NOW.

Tae following plants are mostly well known,and descriptions of a number of them have already. been sent you,in our earlier circulars,or in the 1932 Catalog.Copies of these will be sent you on request.e list these plants here,with short: descriptions,t5 stress the fact that they are available,in good quantity, and im perfect transplanting er owth,

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AJUGA GE INEVENSIS.Bronze foliage.Prostrate.20¢ each;10 for $1.50 Mec sHOuLIS VARTEGATA; Like the preceding, golden spotted leaves.cm ea.

ANEMONE MAGELLANICA.Creamyi yellow flowers.25¢ each;10 for $2.00 ANTHERICUM RAMOSUM.Tall white alone spikes.s0¢ each ;10,.for $2.00 ACUILEGIA HENSOL. HAREBELL.Dwarf «Violet blue Plowienee 308 each ASCLEPLTAS TUBEROSA.Heavy roots.25¢ each;1l0' for $2.00

ASTILBE HYBRIDS.50¢ each;in the following varieties. DAVIDI;AVALANCHS;

GLORIA; JUNO ;KRIEMHILDE; - MARGARET VON RECHTEREN;PROF.VAN DER WIELEN; CUEEN ALEDANRDRA ROSE PERLE} All heavy clumps, postpaid.

CAMPANULA. CARPATICA, A fime. Wot or heavy plants,in various shades of blue.Extra good for edging.25¢ each;10 for $2.00 C.ROTUNDIFOLIA.Scotch Bluebells Heavy plants.25¢ each;10 for $2.00

DELPHINIUM CHINENSIS. Dwarf Larkspur.Blue or White.20¢ each;10 for $1.50 ECHINACEA PURPUREA.Purple Goneflowerieb? each:10 for $2.00

ECHINOPS RITRO.Globe. Thistle. 20¢ each;10 for $1.50

ERIOPHYLLUM CAESPITOSUM.Oregon sunshine.25¢ each;10 for $2.00 GYPSOPHILA BR STOL HEE Heavy roots. 00¢: cach.

HELENIUM aUTUMNALE.Tull,late 7 sione Strone) Givasions, Og each

H.AUTUMN.LE RUBRUM RUBRUM. Deep red form.Strong divisions. 20¢ each;10 for $1.50 H.AUT.RIVERTON GEM GEM.Bronzy red.Price same as Rubrum,above.

HEME ROCALLIS HYBRIDS.The following at 75¢ each.GOLDENI;J.A.CRAWFORD: MRS WYMAN BAY &§ SUMMA MIMONA One cach ot all) five for SS.50

‘The following at gle oO each.D.'7YMAN;GOLDEN BELL;GOLDEN DREAM.

The following at vie 75 each.A.BETSCHER; ;MRS. AUSTIN ; SHIRLEY; SOVEREIGN . iniewso lowing jab 32 [00 ‘eachsGHO.YELD; EYPERION; LATEST; ROYAL.

HEUCHERA HYBRIDS.The following named verieties of Coral Bells are Over ole in Strong yplents jat'So¢ cach.All will flower thisiyear. CASCADE; FLAMBEAU;LA PORLE;PLULE D*FHU; ROBINSONI: ROSMUNDI;VIRGINALE. Ve will send an assortment Sy kena plants, LWO Teach OL five good “sorts Oerseleeuion only, for #5700

All prices include delivery.Add 5% for points West of the Mississippi.

Page 4. FIELD GROUN PERENNIALS-*-con. IR IRIS, JAPANE he GOLD BOUND. Fine : white sort, with gold stripe. 25¢ each.

1, Sw SIBIRICA | WBRIDS). The: following: at) 2o¢ each, 0), Om, Sep, O0 6B UL HIRI Nes EMPEROR; ; FLORRTE RIDLER; » PEGGY PERRY; PERRY'S BLUE; SAOSIN: SNOV QUEEN.

LIATRIS PYCHNOSTACHYA. emere Gayfeather. 25¢ each; 10 for BB: 00 D.SCARIOSA. Finest form of Liatris.Prices.same as above.

L.SC:RIOSA SLBA.Waite form.Very-rare.50¢ each.

LOBELTA CaRLINALIS. Curdinal Flower.Very brilliant color.2o¢ each. LUPINUS POLYPHYLLUS ‘HYBRIDS. Fine Strain. Spe each: Oy Hon) FOO | LYCHNIS CORONARIA. Grey foliage, deep rose Piouere. 25¢ each; 10 for $2.00

MONZARDA DIDYMA, CAMBRIDGE ‘SCARLET. Bright red.25¢ each: 10 for C2 OOE MeLEMON SCENTE aE Leaves have ‘Lemon Verbena fragrance.2o¢g each.

OENOTHERA MISSOURIENSIS.Large Evening Primrose.35¢ each.

PENSTEMON GRANDIFLORUS.The finest Beardstongue.35¢ each,lO for $3.00 P.BARBATUS TORREYI.Tall red. Beardstongue.25¢ each;10 for $2.00

PLATYCODON MARIESII. Chinese Baloon Flower.Biue Ours White.35¢ each.

PRIMULA JAPONICA HYBRIDS. Pine for wet. ground.3o¢ each. P.BULLEYANA. Rich :srange ‘yellow.Wet.land.Pots.40¢ each. Be BESSTANA. Vel pare Hecdiotet land. Pots. 40¢ ce

STAT ICE DUMOSA.Siaa il grey leaved. For Roe ery. 25Y each; LO), Rory S200. S.LATIFOLIA.Sea Lavender.For cutting and drying. 25¢ each; 10 Poe $2.00

STOKESIA CYANEA.Stoke's Aster.sFine midsummer Blue.25¢ each;10 for Bee OO TRUCRIUM CHAMAEDRYS.Wine for édging.30¢ each;10 for $2.00

= SERPYLLUM.For walks.Very prostrate,25¢,each,10 for $2.00

aby T .SERP. LANUGINOSUS. Wolly Ehyme. Distinct, grey, foliage. 25¢ each;10 for Be T.HeRBA BARONNA.Has Caraway fragrance. Prostrate. Oh each; 10 for $2 00 VERONICAS, PROST! ATE OR DWARF TYPES. We. have the following varieties described in the March 15th circular.They are fine fsr midsummer color easily transplanted.Théir value is not appreciated.All at 25¢;10 for $2 CORYMBOSA STRICTA;ELHNGANS;ERICA BLUE.:ORCHIDEA; RUPESTRIS; RUPESTRIS JNIGIEYE & RUE Sai Sy FLEXUOSA; RUPLSTRIS NiNA; -TEUCRIUM; TREHANT,

V.-LONGIFOLIA SUB SESSILIS. The best Speedwell.35¢ each;10 for $3.00

VIOLA , APRICOT. Strona field jolumps.co¢ ache O, Cor 200 VIDLA,JERSLY GEM. Strong field clumps.25¢ each; 10 TOE (SWE 00

ViOue, DRS i Se te ted clumps .35¢ each.: VIOLET, » ROSINA, Field plants of this charming Pink flowered fragrant Violéet.They will flower all summer.30¢ each;10 for $2.50

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-AlL prices. include delivery.Add 5% for points West..or the Mississi ppi.

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SAXTFRAGHS

fe cannot understand the lack of interest in our Saxifrages.The Maat do splendidly here.Our selection of varieties is extensive.All who see them here want them,and take them away.But thru the mails,we have not sold them well .0f course DOVES t rrewliby hoe describe them Ln limited space.But a plant of each will do ta get Beauas nue’ by

The: family as a whole, is most interesting, there are many aiseancn types,each fitted to some portion ofthe Roekery Theysare trues Milpinsy native tO high mountain cliffs,generally.But the culture is: not. at all difficult ,certainly no more so than Primulas,which are so much in demand.Nearly all are lime lovers,and are penefited: by a small amount of powdered lime stone,slaked lime,or old mortar rubble,in the soil. Of Ghetonmcsipe often, thoseithatvvare not (lime. lovers (will grow well in neutrabcor stightly acid garden soil.An encrustation of lime along the edge of the leaves of the group named :for this characteristic, is a : sure indivation of the need of lime,in their soil. t,

They are perfectly hardy here, SO} far as Old goes. We} pac Oivele i) aula plants with a light covering of straw. But nearly all of this family come fyom high elevations,and suffer most. from the hot midsummer sun. It doesn't require too much thought Vo place them: where: they lane a). shaded by eepeck Prom middey heat. And surely ,part of the’ joy of garden= ing,?s in succeeding with the unusuaL,and. difficult. =~ = =—- =- =- =~ =~ =~ =— = ~ e we e Be Oe eS ee ee eR ee ee ee

Hie) So¢ "each; 5 (alike) for WGE.50,.-except -‘as noted. ATZOON.The commonest form,modsrate sized clusters,well encrusted,and carrying the new plants on. reddish SoCs au Gl little distance from the mother plant,so that it soon becomes'a good. sized plant.Flowers white. ATZOON ALBA.A Slightly different Sine. more. Silvery leaves and-.we- think more > heavily encrusted Otherwise identical | with aizoon.

A-BALCANA ROSEA.This isan aizoon variety,similar, but the flowers are spotted faci pink... t is smaller,and wcll encrusted,Grows readily. A-BALDENSHOVA tiny Variety, edch individual rosette: not more than one (Ueto ~ccross,the whole lot so closely grown together,as to ee Mons iPileced between twTe ISITONne sb waite “carpet thie whole areéa,and run over the edges of the stones. ; A.FLLVESCENS EAS i Sr) eign PLOVered worm Of aGrZoon. Very Sood.

A. LAGAVEANA,' The mrasebtes are slisht ly larger ‘hen por JUNC and ineuirved,and m&king a close mat,similar to baldens she WHOS Spasaiaey glistens. Tbh We Grows very readiiny,eand) is apnerdad 1 OW ICaneOeU Ince Sla@ecnecmMistopes! iim “times Rockemy to hold them! from vashing.2o¢° each. Caner ee A Sine lerge form of alzocn,witin rigid ,sherply poinved leaves swUhe|flovers aré| blush pink.A fine Strong variety.

COTYLI J LON PYBS EVeLis. Oneyer The Vargesturoums,wi thi done! rather: narrow leaves, Well Peruse. Whe Monon sere iihitel on stems 0 to. 2° feet hiveh. CRUS TATA. Swell Hila VeMeode LOscuue sama) Inch /alerosis:,fa ivy ellis tening

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Gamgime One of the best. cas LEG GO WM Vey co ViSwaleeros ee UisGiire

ELLIOT mS “SILVE Me Mei Moh mOoMi ioe taro weaves: heavily) encwmus ted: | It. ises gem of juin femily. a CasiiouvoN Wey Lan civemrey scold Leet Lone GAUDMMeieree rosettes, Timgca reclet) the bese of the Leeve's.The flowers - om Gel one SUCM@S Ure Whine, Spoulwoe ping,

LOStim Narrow strep: Like deeves,ercy,cncrusted.One of the finest from ime Tenia pombe OnMfommendicolor\of the rosettes, kere.White’ flowers.

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Ali prices inelude delivery.Add 5% Tor points West” or the Missis Pra PEA

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.LIGULATA BELLARDI.Pale green:.rosettes,silvery beaded leaves.Erect panicles of white flowers. at

L.GaNTOSCANA.A fine form ofvligulata,with tece" narrow foliage,grey green,filmed with silver ULE cite at edge. and end.Arching sprays of white "flowers.

MACNABIANA.A large, seeoals growing form that can be depended upon to do well anywhere.Fine tall sprays of white flowers,and well encrusted rosettes,four inches acrosSe

The preceding are.all: of the lime. PnemnGned types.The next division is the‘Kabschia section,so called Mossy sorts.These are the finest of Saxifrages.They Boe ond deserve more cere than the others.Give them a light rich soil.of loam, leaf mold and sand.Use some lime.If you can surface the ground around them vith limestone chips,so much the better.Do not let them get dry in midsummer, nor too wet at other times.They flower early,usually in May and June. All these we offer do well for us;without too much eaxes

APICULATA A. Spiny green Meee ues: pieeiee Lime encrusted. eines

“ yellow flowers ihm! SMX aah aSiprcakyiSi.

APICULATA ALBA.Like the preceding but with white flowers. H.S.-STOKES.This is not a true Kaebschia,but belongs to a mossy section.The leaves are much serrated,light green,and make good sized mounds of foliage,above which rise the light reddish pink flowers Which fade to nearly white.This!variety graws most readily for us, flowers profusely,and is altogether the best of the type. CERATOPHYLLA.Called the Staghorn Saxifrage because the stiff,much divided leaves branch like Staghorns.It is a good variety, growing readily for us,;forms attractive low mounds,and flowers white,on branching short stems.

DECIPIENS.Criason Moss.This is much Dike, HieS. SOK e Ss: jug while qivomjiens are white.It blossoms profusely in May,and in light shade,slignhtiy MOlst soil anil) «carpet, a vleree, area, with “lichb)ereen leaves HOUipe inches, high Uaese swuirnm jbronzy ienimson, din hwalnter, hence wulie, names

The) next two sorts are entirely different They, make rosettes of green foliage,something like Primrose leaves.Both aré very attractive.

ANDREVST.A hybrid form,with dark green,shining leaves,the edges of which ere notched;,and each noteh filled with Mime) encrustation. Vor) the foliage alone,it as worthy of) a place ameany gardenjand he toose prsame ing stems carry pretty pink starry flowers), fllecked with puinple ices shadeand damp soul. S0¢ each.

UMBROSA. This is Mondon: Pride ,ot.Patricks Cabbage,Princes Feathers,and Kiss Me, By the Gamden\iGate vaccordl net! ole Telish catalogueseA woodland plant,common in England,makine clumps of Lange blunt ~@reen leaves,anc carrying tall heads of gracefully swaying light pink and White L£LOveT Smt. pmomulsmMomy.

We Will mail you one each of) 20) of these Saxnifirages, our selteetaony

fon, $6.50.This will Serve t6 Set) acquainted vilthy the dest of them,and Will be Sure to whet youre imikiemesin. |

Weve ia 1 ms a you ten different encrusted forms, our selection Tor Bo SO these Viid ali bel Pacom sme Bows

MIT jie eels one Helin sie Ae 5% for points West of the Mississippi.

. | Page 7. PLANTS AND BULBS: -FOR- JUNG AND JULY PLANTING.

So many of the really choice Spring flowering plants,both Native and Foreign,develop so quickly after the snow goes,that even when dug while dormant,they begin to grow in the mails.Practically all of these plants either make a leafy growth following Ghe) £ lowemsjoim, else they die away in June and July,not to appear until another Spring.In either case,they can be planted after blooming,and will flower at their best,next Spring. es he ee

ANEMONE VERNALIS.This choice early flowering anemone,fittingly called Glory of the Snows,puts up its large white cups,flushed with pink

on the outside,just as soon as the snow is gone.They are already ara seed at this date.The wooly coat of the flower bud is) avtmacuavce | te fluffy seed heads are interesting, and the foliage is Sood~s Ene olatnut

is one of the rarest of early Spring bloomers,yet grows readily in

ang leh Soilynot too “rich,and “in full sunePlanted now,it will develop and be a large clump,next Springaie offer plants in Smewil. poses On delivery at any time,until July.25¢ each;10 for #1.75;100 for.$15.00 ANEMONE PULSATILLA.This is the Pasque Flower of the AlpssIt is not quite so early as the preceding,but is in bloom now.eWe have it in three colors.The ordinary form is a pale violet,andc is very levely.

The red form is a dark maroon,the flower slightly smaller.The white

is a Clear color,without trace of coloring,and is very lévely.Please be SWeenuonstbate whach. color you desire.The violet and ithe) seayiarse

sold at 25¢ each;10 for $1.75-The white is s0¢ each 4.50 Lome lO. CORYDALIS BULBUSA.This,we cail the Pink Dutchman's Breeches,as it

much eesemblesvalpink form of that navive roulteatios Wake) 1oyelsblor ab is) Talley small Gladiolus corm.after flowering,in May,the plant dies down and does not appear until the next Sone iiales shal able, dormant,they can be handlec very easily.Wwe offer strong bulbs while they last,at 30¢ ees Scabeie Vigil

DICENTRAS--CANADENSIS «ND CUCULLARIA.These higtlle Gprime flow emia natives will grow in any good soil,and are charming im the carlye Spring with their delicate green leaves and yellow white flowers ac Unis bile “they are fully dormant,and can be handled easily.Mote the low price and order a quantity.15¢ each;10 for $1.00;100 for %8,00;1000 for $75.00

HEPATICAS.These can be moved safely at Sua IE MUGne 4 Cul Weg flowering, and beGome esuablashee for next. Springs lokoomame siey OL Her collected clumps i eno bine in ovis! of ten Tor SILC) yrs) Oe "akoagte Big AG VOROla s

SAXIFRAGA VIPRCGINIUNSIS.The white flowered navive Sexcimmase us) mb oom HOwewiibening the limestone cliffs in) the neieivoricoi. ib van be plant- edu Jume safely,and is)offered at,l0 Tor BL S025 Los 30,600

Pomel Amelie blue Canedian Phiox 1s one on the ine stom baiuic [igpeioyert 2) plants. 1b is’aiperfces “sheet of color Tov @ vime-As soon a6 it is turu flowering,it should be cut down,and new growth will sprit Cpe wooe well all sumucrelhis 16) Bl BOODC! GIS) 50), OWS ib Jang oul plants will be-sent in June.25¢ each;10 for m2.00;100 for lis OO.

PRIMULA POLYANTHUS.Wie have a fine strain of the Munsted PrUMrOSes Me @olors ere varice.,and the plants vigorous.While the plants can be Sex Sip minveariy Spring,aifar better way is. to divide them to single crowns when thru flovering,and plant them permanently.They Fa iiel imaise, eieo ypu before fall,that will give several flover stems the next Spring, and

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Page ‘Se FALL FLO / RING BULBS.

The Fall flowering types of Crocus,the Colchicums or Meadow Suffron, and ‘the’ Herdy) Anaryl1i sijor Uycorisiditter, from moesity ioe pep am that they make a lush growth of foliage in the Spring,then disappear, leaving,in some cases,large seed pods,which have apparently formed without the aid of any flowers.In September,and sometimes even earlier flowers appear from the bare earth,as if by magic,and continue tQ open for many days.Large and showy,without having over-large bulbs,the Crocus and Colchicums are fine for Fall color in wtheé, Rockey ne) Souder The Spring growth comes before the plants are crowded,and is not apt to bother other things.But they must be planted in July,as soon as the Spring growth is dead,if they are to be at their best;this Fall.Order them HOT Box a I ai sie and ae Se a when received.

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COLCHICUM.

AUTULNALE. Large lav ondex cups, sometimes two inches across,in succession Oviene Wal long perilod.S5¢ VedchylOakonm 5200

AUTUMNALE MAJOR.A slightly larger form,and decors ‘by (COMO IG. Weiays

V iSomouls and has many flowers pet bulb.35¢ each;10 for $3.00

AUTUNNALE ALBUM. White form ‘ofthe common Colchicum. Very lovely and deli caver soe each JO fomigsic0

BORNMULLERI.An exquisite rosy -Litaesi hi syvaniety tile wems earty,and

is the IT pe of ‘the itamily., 5Ogmeqehanl®,, Roney 74.50

CROCUS. SATIVUS- This is*the béStYor the Wall mloyering Cmocusswatay Warce nin iare purple, Glovers with a showy) Oranse (cenver. Lhe yi iT MoNe ig leone meu neNa = Ppeflodjat a time when ,vheir’) color) Tssappre cia tieds lO leach iO Timorese SPECTOSUS Bright blue with deep orange|enthersn 10d) cach le hone at ce ZONATUSs Beautiful large rose=lilec blossoms with yellovs center) and an” Orange Zone JA Striking beauty, of (deli chiruly colomsn ae lOg ic aciag 10 for 50¢.----any of above “3.00 per’ 100

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SQUAMIGERA.This is also called Amaryllis halli.The strong leafy growth dics down in midsummer,and in Septembcr,tall Stems of pink flowers SHOOWT hon sealtb ha ustonishing rapidity, and last for ser) donee tamer ou chores and’ rare .Our Stock 1's See ee OO each.

DEO ose the native YWastern bulbs we have tried have done well here,so that-. ve. cen. offer. home:.groym, bulbs,..Camassias. should be plante Clg ahi late midsummer. Erythroniums in July.Both Pibhowe m mea dial ENMU BUGS) Sepa Sie EUG Oealolsiges) eligi SAS IMowLeas o

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Of these ve have ALBIDUM,white,GRANDIFLORUM ROBUSTUM, large yellow,

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