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ALEXANDER FORBES & CO.
SEEDSMEN
115 Mulberry St., Newark, N.J.
QUALITY BULB PRICES
Good until sold out
AS is our custom, we have again imported a large assortment of
high quality spring-flowering bulbs for immediate planting.
Each fall we assemble for your selection the finest product of the
best growers in Holland, France, the Orient and America.
These offerings will meet the most exacting demands and
please the most discriminating tastes. Our list comprises the
better known standard varieties as well as many new and rare
sorts. You may select from a complete choice of prices and of
colorings, ranging from the most delicate shades to the most
brilliant showy hues in any color combination desired.
The quality of our bulbs is assured by our liberal guarantee.
If the bulbs we supply do not give results to your satisfaction
we will replace them without charge the following season. We
prepay all transportation charges with no charge for packing.
We particularly direct your attention to our Rainbow Darwin
Tulip Mixture. This is not an ordinary commercial mixture of
unknown color balance but is specially prepared from largest-
sized bulbs of ten different named varieties in ten distinct shades
of color.
Send us your order now while our stock is complete.
ALEXANDER FORBES & CO.
September 1, 1927 115 Mulberry St., Newark, N. J.
See back cover for Special Advance Offering of cream
quality Gladiolus bulbs for delivery to you
next spring at a saving of 20%.
ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., SEEDSMEN
Single Early Tulips
These bloom in late April and early May and are the best for solid masses of color in the beds
which are to be planted in annual flowers later on. Single Early Tulips do not grow as tall as the
Darwins, but are earlier. They offer a wide range of brilliant colors as shown in the list of the
best named varieties below. The asterisk (*) indicates those best for indoor
letter indicates relative earliness; the number, height in inches.
Max Havelaar. BI3. Watermelon-
red. Very striking.™.™. «.
Mon Tresor.* A 1 2. Pure golden-
yellow M
Moonbeam. B 1 4. Deep primrose-
yellow, shading to soft canary-
yellow at the edges........... ™
Pelican. A I 4. A new pure white
of large size
Pink Beauty.* Cl 2. A bright
cherry-rose, striped white ™
Pottebakker White.* B 1 2. Pure
white ; medium size .........
President Lincoln.* B 1 2. A clear
magenta-violet; paler indoors...
Prince of Austria.* BI4. Brilliant
orange-scarlet ™
Princess Juliana. B 1 2. A soft
beautiful light pink ™
Princess Wilhelmina. B13. Deep
pink with pretty white flush
Proserpine.* A 14. Rosy carmine,
easiest and earliest forcing.
Sweetly scented
Queen of the Netherlands.* B 1 3.
Pale rose; large size
Rising Sun.* B15. The finest
golden-yellow early Tulip
Rose Luisante.* CIO. A brilliant
deep rose-pink ™
Sir Thomas Lipton. BI2. A dark
scarlet, large size ™ .............
The Pearl. B 1 2. A pale helio-
trope, flushed with white at
the base of the petals ™™..„
Thomas Moore.* BI5. Dull, rosy
terra cotta edged dull orange™
Van Der Neer. B12. Deep, dark
purple ™........™.....™™™..™™..™™. ™.
Vermilion Brilliant.* A 12. Fine
bright glistening scarlet. A
very large flower............™..™ ™™™
White Hawk.* B 1 2. A pure white
very early forcer.....™........™.....™.™...™.
Yellow Prince.* B12. A clear
golden yellow
Forbes Extra-Fine Mixture. A
wide range of color, uniform
in height and time of bloom-
ing; large and vigorous..™™™...™™™.
Artus.* BIO. A rich, striking DOZ .
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scarlet shade. Very intense $
.60
$4.50
Augusta.* BIO. Lovely rose-pink
.80
6.15
Belie Alliance.* B 1 1 . A brilliant
scarlet, large flower
.90
6.70
Brilliant Star.* A 1 2. A bright
vermilion-scarlet ™..™™
1.00
7.80
Cerise Gris-de-lin.* C! 1. A dark
carmine-violet, shaded fawn,
and margined creamy white......
.75
5.60
Cottage Maid. C 1 1 . Cream shade
edged rose-pink
.90
6.70
Couleur Cardinal.* Cl 2. Bright
crimson-scarlet with a deeper
tone on outer petals
.90
6.70
Cramoisi Brillant. Cl 3. Glowing
scarlet; long and narrow
.60
4.50
Cramoisi Royal.* B14. A vivid
carmine-rose. Indoors silky
.90
6.70
De Wet.* B 1 6. Rich golden-yellow
flushed deep orange. Fragrant
2.00
15.00
Diana. B14. Glistening white. — ....
.60
4.50
Enchantress.* CIO. Vivid cherry
red bordered creamy white™.™.™.
1.00
7.80
Flamingo.* B 1 2. A carmine-rose,
shaded lighter; petals nicely
striped white, very crinkled
.75
5.60
Fred Moore.* B12. Ruddy apricot
edges shaded dull orange-yel-
low. Sweet-scented™
.70
5.40
Goldfinch.* B-ll. Chrome-yellow
.90
6.70
Golden Queen.* B13. Golden yel-
low. Large flower....™
.95
7.25
Ibis.* B14. A brilliant dark pink
when grown indoors
1.15
8.60
Keizerkroon.* A 13. Bright crim-
son-scarlet, edged clear rich
yellow
1.05
8.00
King of the Yellows.* A 14. A
deep golden yellow
.90
6.70
Lady Boreel.* B13. Snowy white,
large, long flower
o
CO
6.15
La Reine.* B12. White, flushed
faintly with pink.....™...™...........™...™.™
.65
4.75
La Remarquable.* Cl 3. Brilliant
claret-purple, edged and tipped
old rose
.90
6.70
Le Reve.* Cl 4. Old rose, flushed
buff. Large. Late forcer™.™....™.™.
.85
6.50
forcing.
The
DOZ.
1.10
lOO
8.40
.95
7.25
1.45
1 1.00
1.45
1 1.00
1.50
1 1.50
1.00
7.80
.95
7.25
.80
6.15
1.60
12.20
1.00
7.80
1.10
8.40
.90
6.70
1.00
7.80
.90
6.70
1.60
12.20
2.90
22.00
.65
5.00
1.05
8.00
.90
6.70
.75
5.60
.75
5.60
.60
4.50
ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., SEEDSMEN
Giant Darwin Tulips
For borders, among other hardy flowers, for isolated grouping against a background of shrubs,
or for combinations of delicate colors for effects of contrast in the flower garden, the Darwins
are matchless. They flower about the middle of May, when the spring flowers are over and the
summer flowers have not yet come in.
They last well when cut. Forcing sorts are indicated by
the asterisk (*); the numerals show height in inches.
Afterglow. A deep, rosy orange, DOZ. IOO La Tristesse. A deep slaty blue,
DOZ.
TOO
salmon shading at edges. (26)...$ 1.80
$13.60
very distinct. (26)..
.65
5.00
Anton Mauve. A deep blue-lilac;
stately habit. (32)..— 1.60
12.20
La Tulipe Noire. Deep maroon-
black with velvety sheen. (25)
.95
7.25
Aphrodite. A pure, silvery rose-
pink. (34) 2.00
15.30
Le Notre.* A beautiful bright
pink. (26)
.90
7.00
Baronne de la Tonnaye.* Clear,
carmine-rose toning to soft
Louise de la Valliere. A very
brilliant cherry-rose. (24)
2.65
20.00
pink at edges. (26) 60
Bartigon. A fiery crimson, very
4.50
Madam Krelage. * A bright rosy-
lilac with silver margin. (28)...
.65
4.75
showy. (26) 63
Carl Becker.* A pale rosy violet,
4.75
Marconi. Deep purple changing
to ashy purple. (27)
.65
5.00
paler when forced. ( 3 2 ) 65
Centenaire.* A rich violet-rose.
5.00
Margaret* (Gretchen). Pale rose,
faintly flushed white. (22)
.60
4.50
immense flower. (32)... 80
City of Haarlem. The finest
6.15
Massachusetts. A clear carmine-
rose, edged soft pink. (26).....—.
.65
5.00
brilliant red Darwin. (27)......... 2.90
Clara Butt. A beautiful clear sal-
22.00
Massenet. Pale rose with broad
margin of creamy white. (30)
1.45
1 1.00
mon-pink. (22)....... 60
Dal Ongaro. Fine pale lavender
4.50
Matchless.* A soft old-rose, with
narrow white border. (26).........
1.45
1 1.00
violet. ( 2 8 ) .65
Dream. A rosy lilac and mauve.
5.00
Mauve Clair. A soft lilac-mauve,
slightly paler at edges. (26) —
.70
5.40
A large flower. (24) 65
Duchess of Hohenberg. A pale
5.00
Melicette. Pure lavender shading
to paler at edges. (26)
.75
5.60
slaty lilac-mauve, striped rosy
heliotrope. Enormous. (29) 2.00
15.30
Mrs. Potter Palmer. Bright violet
purple. (28) ..................
.60
4.50
Eclipse. Rich glowing blood-red.
The best of its color. (26) 1.80
13.60
Nauticas.* Dark rose. Excellent
for outdoors. (30).........
.60
4.50
Edmee (Beauty). A cherry-rose
with lighter border. (25) 75
5.60
Painted Lady. Pale cream white
with tinge of heliotrope. (27)
.60
4.50
Europe. Hot, fiery crimson. (20) .60
Euterpe.* Beautiful mauve shade
4.50
Pensee Amere. A slaty violet,
flushed rosy lilac. (26)
o
GO
6.15
edged lilac. ( 2 6 ) 65
Farncombe Sanders.* Vivid scar-
5.00
Petrus Hondius. Bright carmine-
rose, very brilliant. (28)
Philippe de Commines. A dark,
polished mahogany. (24)
1.10
8.10
let, broad-petaled; large. (25) .60
Faust. Large satiny purple. (30) 1.00
4.50
7.80
.65
5.00
Flamingo. Pale shell-pink. (28)... .75
Frans Hals. Splendid big flower;
bright bluish-violet. (28) 1.10
5.60
8.10
Pride of Haarlem. A brilliant,
deep rose, shaded scarlet. Un-
surpassed for borders. (36)
.60
4.50
Giant. Enormous, deep reddish
purple, shaded violet. (30)...... J.45
Glow. Deepest crimson-scarlet,
1 1.00
Prince of the Netherlands. A
lively cerise-scarlet, edged
rose. (31)
1.10
8.10
like Oriental Poppy. (20) 65
Jubilee. Large blue-purple. (29) 1.30
4.85
9.80
Princess Elizabeth.* Clear deep
pink, ageing rose-pink. (26) —
.90
6.90
King Harold. Intense crimson-
ruby, very distinct. (24) 75
King George V. Glowing salmon-
5.60
Princess Mary. A bright carmine-
rose, margined rose-pink. Huge
flower. (28)
2.00
each
scarlet, shaded rose. (25) 2.65
La Fiancee. Deep rose, shading
to old-rose, edged pink. (30)... 2.45
20.00
Professor Rauwenhoff. A bright,
cherry-red. (24)—
.65
5.00
18.60
Psyche.* Old-rose and white. (26)
.60
4.50
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Giant Darwin Tulips ( continued )
Purple Perfection. A very bright DOZ. lOO
glossy purple; large. (26)......... .90 6.70
Queen Mary. A fine clear cerise-
scarlet, edged deep pink. (28) .90 6.70
Raphael. A deep maroon-purple
of rich tone. (30) 80 6.15
Remembrance. A pale lilac with
silvery sheen. Distinct. (25)... .80 6.15
Reverend Ewbank. Soft lavender-
violet shaded silver-gray. (23) .65 4.75
Ronald Gunn. A bright violet,
edged pale lavender. (26) 80 6.15
Sir Trevor Lawrence. Violet-ma-
roon flushed ash-purple. (33)... 1.15 8.60
Sophrosyne. A soft rosy lilac,
edged silvery-white. (29) 75 5.60
Suzon. A buff-rose, shading to a
blush at the margin. (25) 75 5.60
The Bishop. A soft bluish-violet
with ashy bloom. ( 2 8 ) ................ 4.00 30.00
The Sultan.* Well-formed flowers
of glossy maroon-black. (25)... .60 4.50
Valentin. An attractive light
DOZ.
lOO
violet. (22)... —
.70
5.40
Venus. Silver-rose. (28). 80c ea.,
8.70
66.00
Whistler. A transparent color,
bright ruby-scarlet. ( 2 6 ) ............
.65
4.75
White Queen. Opens pale rose
but quickly turns white. (24)...
.65
4.85
William Copland.* Uniform lilac-
rose, lavender if forced. (24)...
.60
4.50
William Pitt. A dark crimson
with a purplish bloom. (24 )......
.75
5.60
Zulu.* Velvety purple-black. (27)
.65
5.00
Zwanenburg. Pure white Darwin,
very scarce. (28). $1.60 ea.,
17.40
132.00
Forbes Rainbow Darwin Mixture
Specially prepared from cream quality
first-size bulbs of 1 0 different named Dar-
wins in 1 0 distinct color shades. Every
100 bulbs consists of 10 big solid bulbs of
each shade. $4.50 per 100; $41 per 1000.
Bybloem and Bizarre Tulips
The Bybloems are queerly striped and feathered rose or violet on a white ground. The
Bizarres have dark brown stripes and feathering on a yellow ground. They flower in May and
are best when planted in clumps in the herbaceous border or among evergreens and sbrubs.
The stems average from 18 to 23 inches in height.
Admiral Kingsbergen. Crimson, DOZ.
feathered with white $2.00
Athalia. White, bordered rose 1.60
Bizarre Tulips, Mixed...... .. 90
Black Boy. Yellow, feathered
dark brown ............................ 1.00
Emperor Du Maroc. Rich yellow
ground, feathered dark red 1.00
Glory of Holland. White, feath-
ered violet-purple 1.00
Lady Stanley. White, striped
dark violet 1.00
lOO
$15.30
12.00
6.70
7.80
7.80
7.80
7.80
Ovidius. Reddish brown, feath- DOZ
ered yellow
Prins Mauritz. Yellow ground,
variegated dark brown..™.
Reine de Holland. White, feath-
ered red
Romea. Sunny yellow, feathered
o ran ge- red .. ..
Vondel. White, feathered light
violet, striped dark violet......
Rose Bybloem Tulips, Mixed
Violet Bybloem Tulips, Mixed
DOZ.
lOO
1.00
7.80
1.00
7.80
1.00
7.80
1.00
7.80
1.60
12.00
.90
6.70
.90
6.70
Parrot Tulips
The petals of these Tulips have peculiarly feathered and fringed edges, and the shape of the
flower, especially before it opens, resembles the neck of a parrot.
Admiral de Constantinople. Red, DOZ.
too
Markgraaf von Baden. Yellow,
DOZ.
lOO
tipped with orange„.....HM.«..H«.™..$
.65
$5.00
striped scarlet and green....... !
$ .65
$5.00
Cramoisi Brillant. Deep carmine
.65
5.00
Perfecta. Yellow, striped red.........
.65
5.00
Lutea major. A rich yellow, with
crimson and green stripes
.65
5.00
Mixed Parrot Tulips. Including
several of the above sorts
.60
4.50
ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., SEEDSMEN
Double Early Tulips
Chiefly grown for their showy effects in masses in late April, and are very lasting. Fine for
growing in pots or pans, but should not be forced into bloom very early. The asterisk (*)
indicates forcing sorts; the letters, relative earliness, and the numerals, height in inches.
Azalea.* B I 2. Beautiful deep rose, DOZ
flushed with salmon. A fine
variety for forcing on account
of its lovely color
Boule de Neige. * BIO. A large
full flower; glistening white......
Couronne d’Or* (Crown of Gold)
B 1 0. Golden yellow, shaded
with copper
El Toreador.* BI2. Fine orange-
scarlet, margined buff-yellow...
Golden King.* A 12. Rich canary-
yellow shaded deeper yellow......
Imperator Rubrorum.* BIO. Ex-
cellent scarlet
La Candeur. B I 0. A pure white...
Lucretia. B12. Showy rose-pink
heavily flushed over white
Mystery of India. B 1 2. A terra-
cotta orange, shaded old rose.
Large well-formed flower............
Murillo.* Cl 2. A delicate rose-
pink, flushed white...........................
DOZ.
too
!$i. io
$8.10
. .90
6.70
. .90
6.70
. 1.25
9.60
, 1.05
8.00
. 1.10
. .85
8.10
6.50
, .70
5.40
, 1.15
8.60
, .60
4.50
Peach Blossom.* Cl 2. Brilliant
rose-pink, flushed white, deep-
ening with age to carmine-rose.
Splendid for forcing
Rubra Maxima. B 1 0. Deep bril-
liant scarlet
Safrano (Tea Rose). B12. Opens
pale yellow, flushed salmon,
changing to rosy apricot
Salvator Rosa.* B 1 2. Deep rose
slightly flushed white
Schoonoord.* B12. A beautiful
pure white
Tournesol Red and Yellow.* B1 I.
Scarlet edged yellow
Tournesol Yellow.* 611. Golden
yellow shading to orange
Van der Hoef.* Cl 2. Pure yellow
Vuurbaak. B12. Brilliant scarlet
with orange hue .95
Forbes Choice Mixture. A good
color range of uniform height
and time of blooming. .65
o
0
N
100
,$1.10
$8.10
, .90
6.70
, .80
6.15
.90
6.70
, .95
7.25
, .95
7.25
, 1.10
8.40
1.10
8.40
, .95
7.25
.65
4.75
Rembrandt Tulips
Rembrandt Tulips are in reality “broken” forms of Darwin Tulips. On account of their odd
colorings and variegations, these broken forms are sometimes preferred and possess splendid
decorative value. The stems average from 1 8
Apollo. Lilac-rose and white, DOZ. lOO
striped carmine $1.15 $8.60
Caracalla. White, striped car-
mine red 1.15 8.60
Eros. A soft lilac, feathered dark
violet 1.15 8.60
Julienne. Rose, feathered with
carmine, purple and white.
Very odd yet attractive 1.15 8.60
i 22 inches in height.
La Coquette. Violet, feathered DOZ . 100
bright purple and white $1.15 $8.60
Marco Spado. White, feathered
bright carmine-red 1.15 8.60
Semele. White, heavily striped
vivid rosy pink ............................. ....... 1.15 8.60
Victor Hugo. Brilliant carmine,
feathered white 1.15 8.60
Rembrandt Tulips, Choice Mixed 1.00 7.80
Tulip Culture
FOR OUTDOOR GROWING — Set bulbs 4 or 5 inches deep, and 5 to 6 inches apart in good garden
soil, in October or November, before ground freezes. Use a little sand around each bulb.
FOR POT CULTURE — Use a good potting soil or fiber and set the bulbs so that the tops show
above the surface. The time to pot the bulbs is between September and the last of November.
First soak the pot or bulb-pan in water. Use 3 or 4 bulbs to a 5 -inch pot; 6 or 7 to a 7-inch
bulb-pan, or 10 bulbs to an 8-inch bulb-pan. To allow root growth to develop properly break
apart the skin at the base of the bulb just before potting. Keep pots in a dark, cool, airy place
until roots have developed and top growth has started (usually about 12 weeks); then bring them
into the light. Pot every ten days to have a succession.
115 MULBERRY ST., NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Dutch Breeder Tulips
These are May-flowering and quite similar in habit to the Darwins. Their blooms are immense;
borne on strong, stiff stems, and their artistic shades of bronze, buff, brown and brick, suffused
with dull orange, yellow and rose, are making them more popular each year. The numerals show
the height in inches.
Abd-el-Kader. Dull bronze-yel- '
DOZ.
too
low edged light bronze. (26) -.$1.50
Apricot. The dull, bronzy buff is
$1 1.50
shaded deep apricot. (25)—.
Bacchus. Dark violet-blue with
1.60
12.20
darker bloom. (28).. — — ......
Bronze Queen.* Soft gold bronze.
1.90
14.20
Fine forcer. ( 2 8 ) — —
Cardinal Manning. Unique rosy
.70
5.40
violet, edged bronze. (28) — .
Copernicus. A light coffee-brown
1.00
7.80
flushed bronzy old-rose. (27)...
Coridion. A clear yellow, faint
1.30
9.80
lilac suffusion. (24)
Dom Pedro. Coffee-brown, with
1.90
14.20
maroon shade. Fragrant. (21)
Fairy.* A reddish mahogany with
1.60
12.00
bronze shade. (24)
Garibaldi. A pale lilac-bronze,
1.10
8.10
primrose-yellow margin. (31)
Gcdet Parfait. Dark purple. Fine
4.00
30.00
for outdoors. (30)———
Golden Bronze. A light brownish-
1.60
12.20
yellow, flushed heliotrope. (26)
Goldfinch. A big elegantly formed
pointed flower. Rich golden
.90
6.70
chestnut. (30)
Keloise. A dark brown, with old
3.00
23.00
rose shade. Reflexed. (28)
Indian Chief. Reddish mahogany
flushed purple, edged warm
brown with age. (33). 90c ea., 1
James Watt. A deep slaty violet,
2.20
16.50
10.00
75.00
flushed bronze. (26).
Jaune d’Oeuf. A ruddy apricot.
3.00
23.00
very striking. (21)———.—
La Turquoise.* Bright brick-red
1.00
7.80
with deep yellow edge. (28)-.
Le Mogol. Pale lavender-mauve,
1.60
12.00
flushed white. (26) - -
Lord Cochrane. Dark brown with
narrow margin of bright
.90
6.70
bronze-yellow. Striking. (28)
Louis XIV. An even tone of dark
purple with a broad margin of
golden bronze. Very large fine
1.10
8.10
flower. (30) -
Lucifer. A clear orange, with a
1.90
14.20
rosy flesh. ( 24 ) —
Madame Lethierry. Dark crushed
strawberry, edged and flushed
2.65
20.00
salmon. (26)-..-......-....
1.25
9.60
Marechal Victor. Lavender-violet DOZ. lOO
with broad edge of buff shaded
bronze. A wonderful, unique
color combination. (28)—. —.$4.25
$32.00
Madras. A golden bronze, with a
dull heliotrope stripe. (26)——.
.70
5.40
Marginata. Striking clear apricot-
orange, with a very distinct
yellow edge. (28)—— — —
2.45
18.60
Marie Louise. Old rose flushed
orange-salmon, with purplish
bloom. (23) — -
1.30
9.80
Medea. Beautiful shade of sal-
mon-carmine. (27)
.95
7.25
Moody. A dull lilac-purple, with
narrow amber-brown edge. ( 23 )
.80
6.15
Newton. Dark purple, with plum
bloom on outer petals. Very
tall. (35) 85c ea..
8.90
67.00
Old Times. A dull garnet, edged
primrose-yellow. (24) - —
1.30
9.80
Plutarchus. Bronzy-yellow, with
heliotrope flush. (26)——.—..
1.00
7.80
Prince of Orange.* Dark terra-
cotta brown, with yellowish
shading. (24)— -.—
1.80
13.60
Prince Albert. A golden brown
with purple flush which dis-
appears as flower ages. (32)...
1.25
9.60
Prince of Wales. Warm maroon-
brown. Long flower. (28)
1.70
13.00
Queen Alexandra.* Canary-yel-
low broadly flushed lilac-brown
at edges of petals. (23)—
.75
5.60
Roi Soled. A rich dark violet,
flamed with bronze. A magni-
ficent large flower. (28) — .
4.00
30.00
Salomon. A silvery lilac shade,
flushed buff. (30)
1.30
9.80
St. James. A dark rosy lilac
edged bronze-tan with rose-
copper flush at tips. (28)—
1.80
13.60
Turenne. Purplish brown, with
margin of soft yellow. (28) —
1.60
12.20
Velvet King. Deep, glossy purple-
maroon; gigantic size. (28) —
1.60
12.20
Yellow Perfection. Bronze yellow,
edged golden-yellow. (24)— ~
1.00
7.80
Forbes Glorious Mixture. Com-
prising many odd shades found
in this class— .. — —
.70
5.40
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Cottage or May-Flowering Tulips
We have made a selection of the most desirable varieties in this class, and they deserve a place
in every garden; lengthening as they do, the flowering period of the year. Some of the most
delicate shades are found in this family of late flowering Single Tulips. Admirably adapted for
cutting purposes. The numerals show the height in inches; the asterisk (*) forcing sorts.
Argo. Gold-yellow, mottled red DOZ.
fading to reddish-brown. (26) $1.80
Avis Kennicott. Rich, deep yel-
low shade. (25)................................. 1.60
Bouton d’Or.* Deep chrome yel-
low with black anthers. (20)... .65
Carrara. Considered the finest
new white. (26) 85c ea., 8.90
Dido. Rich orange-rose; margin
of bright orange-yellow. (24) 8.90
Fairy Queen. A soft rosy lilac,
margined amber-yellow. (20)... .60
Gesneriana ixioides. Soft prim-
rose yellow; medium size. (22) .80
Gesneriana lutea. Pure golden-
yellow; perfectly erect. (24)... .60
Gesneriana spathulata. A very
brilliant scarlet. (18) 65
Grenadier. A brilliant orange-
red. Very graceful. ( 2 4 ) ............ 1.10
Inglescombe Pink.* A soft rosy
pink, slightly flushed with a
salmon shade. ( 2 2 ) 65
Inglescombe Scarlet. Intense ver-
milion red. (20) 65
Inglescombe Yellow. Known as
“Yellow Darwin.” ( 2 2 ) 60
John Ruskin. Salmon-rose, edged
with soft lemon-yellow. (16)... .75
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$13.60
12.00
4.75
67.00
67.00
4.50
6.15
4.50
5.00
8.10
4.75
4.85
4.50
5.60
La Merveille. Salmon-rose, suf- DOZ.
fused with orange-red. (20)...„. .65
Moonlight. Rich canary-yellow.
Petals reflexed. ( 2 2 ) ........................ .75
Mrs. Kerrell. A light rose with a
delicate amber tinge. (18).. ....... 1.30
Mrs. Moon. Deep golden yellow,
slightly reflexing. (24) 1.15
Orange King. A beautiful deep
orange, shaded rose. (23 )..«..„. .65
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush). White
margined deep rose, suffusing
entire flower as it ages. (20)... .60
Scarlet Emperor. Glowing. (22) 1.00
The Fawn. Opens pale rosy fawn
changing to blush-rose. (20)... .60
Vitellina.* Pale yellow, turning
creamy white as the bloom
ages. Sweet-scented. (20) 60
Walter T. Ware. A deep golden-
yellow; globular flowers re-
flexing at the top. ( I 8 ) ............... 2.90
Yellow Picotee. Canary-yellow,
margined deep rose. (20). .95
Zommerschoon. A combination
of ivory and carmine. (20)...... 4.00
Forbes Superior Mixture. Wide
color range, uniformly tall 60
100
4.75
5.60
9.80
8.60
4.85
4.50
7.80
4.50
4.50
22.00
7.25
30.00
4.50
Crocus
Crocus, the first flowers of Spring, cost so little, expect little, but give a great deal. They may
be planted as an edging to beds, in careless patches in the grass, in masses in among trees and
shrubs, or on the slopes of terraces. Plant two inches deep and from one to two inches apart.
To obtain a natural effect on the lawn drop the corms by handfuls and plant where they lie. In
pots, planting 12 to 15 corms in a 6- or 7-inch pan, they are very beautiful. After potting, set
bulbs in a cool cellar and water well for about six weeks until they are thoroughly rooted. Bring
pots to the light and warmth gradually. If potted every ten days will give continuous bloom.
Albion. Lavender, striped white and violet. Purpurea Grandiflora. Rich pleasing purple.
Baron Von Brunow. A large dark blue-purple. Yellow Mammoth. The largest-flowering cleai
Mont Blanc. A large beautiful pure white. yellow. The most popular and attractive.
Any variety, 60 cts. per doz., $4.40 per 100, $40 per 1000.
Mixed Crocus for Naturalizing. We offer three colorings; blue and purple shades, striped
varieties, and white, each packed separately. 40 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 100, $28 per 1000.
See back cover for Special Advance Offering of cream quality
Gladiolus bulbs for spring delivery at a 20% saving .
115 MULBERRY ST., NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Exhibition Hyacinths
These bulbs are of selected size, and fully aged for forcing purposes. The list includes the best
sorts and many novelties of interest to the enthusiast. Plant bulbs singly in a 5 -inch pot, or
four to an 8-inch bulb-pan. The letters below indicate relative time of flowering.
Arentine Arendsen. A. Snowy white open bells.
City of Haarlem. C. Soft Naples yellow.
Dr. Lieber. B. Pale lavender-blue, tinged violet.
Electra. B. Light silvery blue; large spike.
General De Wet. B. Soft, light pink; large.
Gertrude. A. Dark pink, very compact spike.
Gigantea. B. Blush pink, shaded darker pink.
Grandeur A. Merveille. B. Fine blush white.
Grand Maitre. B. Dark lavender-blue; large.
Ida. C. Pure canary-yellow. Very pleasing.
King of the Blues. D. A fine deep dark blue.
King of the Yellows. D. A rich deep yellow.
Lady Derby. A. Clear rose-pink, strong stem.
La Grandesse. C. Pure white with waxy bells.
L’Innocence. A. Pure white, fine large bells.
Lord Balfour. A. Lilac-rose, tinged violet.
Marconi. B. Bright rose, flushed with white.
Marie. B. A dark violet-blue, well formed.
Menelik. B. A deep black-blue, large truss.
Perle Brilliante. B. A light blue-lavender.
Queen of the Blues. C. Fine porcelain-blue.
Queen of the Pinks. C. Very clear rose-pink.
Schotel. A. Soft light blue; very long stem.
Yellow Hammer. A. Creamy yellow and compact.
bulbs at 35 cts. each; $3.50 per
Any of the above selected varieties in top or mammoth size
doz. ; $25 per 100. In first size bulbs at 25 cts. each; $2.75 per doz. ; $21 per 100.
Bedding Hyacinths
These Hyacinths, specially selected for best color, strongest stem and largest flower, are offered
in distinct shades of color to flower at the same time. The bulbs are of maximum bedding size
and well seasoned. In rose, dark red, white, light blue, dark blue or yellow. Single varieties at
$1.90 doz. ; $ 1 4 per 100; $ 1 25 per I 000. Double at $1.95 doz. ; $ 1 4.50 per 100; $ 1 30 per 1 000.
Miniature Hyacinths (Dutch Romans )
The following varieties are the best sorts and make a beautiful display. By planting 8 or 1 0 bulbs
of any one variety in a pan 7 or 8 inches in diameter, the most satisfactory results will be
obtained. City of Haarlem, best Naples yellow; Gertrude, beautiful dark pink; Grand Maitre, dark
lavender-blue; and La Grandesse, pure white, at $1.45 per doz., $1 1 per 100; $100 per 1000.
French Roman Hyacinths
May be had in flower from November through the winter if potted in September and at 2 week
intervals. Much prized for their graceful appearance and delicate fragrance. Plant bulbs 6 or 7
to a 5- or 6-inch pot, 1 0 or 12 to an 8- or 9-inch bulb-pan. The flowers are borne in great
profusion. They are not hardy in our northern climate, and should not be planted outdoors.
Large bulbs of the early single white variety at $2.50 per dozen, $19 per 100; of the early single
blue and pink varieties at $1.70 per dozen, $13 per 100.
Hyacinth Culture
FOR WINTER FLOWERING IN THE HOUSE— One bulb to a 5 -inch pot or four to six bulbs of
one variety in an 8-inch bulb-pan are effective. Between September and the end of November
plant the bulbs in soil or fiber so that the tops just show above the surface. Keep moist but not
sodden. Then place the pots in a dark, cool, airy place for eight weeks. After the bulbs have
made some top growth, remove to the light. Keep away from cold draughts, gas, and furnace
heat. Taking up the pots every ten days provides a succession of bloom.
FOR GROWING IN GLASSES — Set the bulbs so that the lower end merely touches the water.
Put away in a cool, airy, dark place till the roots have developed; then gradually remove to light.
FOR OUTDOOR GROWING — Set the bulbs 5 or 6 inches apart and top of bulb 4 inches deep.
The time to plant is between September and the last of November, before the ground is frozen.
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Polyanthus Narcissi for Indoor Forcing Only
Their beauty and fragrance may be enjoyed throughout the winter. They force readily in fiber
or pebbles and may be brought on, in succession, to bloom from before Christmas until Easter.
Place the bulbs close together in bowls and put in a cool darkened cellar for two weeks; then
bring into the light as needed. If started on October 1st, they will bloom by Christmas.
Grand Soleil d’Or. This popular bunch-flower-
ing Polyanthus type is easy to grow in pebbles
and water, in soil or fiber. The flowers are
clear sunny yellow with bright orange cups.
$2.75 per doz., $20 per 100.
Paper White Grandiflora. The popular, bunch-
flowering pure white Narcissus, frequently
having thirty individual blooms and decorative
foliage from a single bulb. Large bulbs $1.40
per doz., $10.50 per 100.
Narcissi or Daffodils for Naturalizing Outdoors
Nothing is more effective in your April garden than a natural planting of these beautiful flowers.
Along driveways or walks, in front of hedges, or in unused corners, they will show off their
beauty without restraint. Year after year they will reappear to glorify your garden. Liberal
plantings in irregular patches are most effective. Plant the bulbs outdoors in the fall, covering
with 2 to 3 inches of soil, and from 3 to 6 inches apart. Narcissi or Daffodils are also valuable
for indoor winter forcing, grown in pots of soil or fiber. Cover the bulbs with one and a half
times their own depth and the smaller sorts 3 to 4 inches apart, the larger sorts 5 to 6 inches
apart. Keep moistened, in a cool darkened place for 8 to 10 weeks until root development is
strong. The letters following the varieties show relative earliness, the numerals, height in inches
and the asterisk (*) those best for forcing.
Giant Trumpet Varieties
The flowers of the Giant Trumpet varieties are of large size, the “perianth” or winglike petals,
according to the variety, measure from 2 to 4 inches across, and the “trumpets” or central funnel-
like tubes, from 3 to 4 inches in length. The strong, stiff stems vary from I 2 to 18 inches high.
Cervanthus. A 16. Fine primrose DOZ.
perianth and yellow trumpet $2.50
Emperor.* Cl 8. Primrose yellow
perianth, gold-yellow trumpet... 2.50
Empress.* C 1 8. Pure white peri-
anth, rich yellow trumpet............ 2.50
Golden Spur.* A 18. Rich golden
yellow perianth and trumpet;
the earliest to bloom outside...... 2.50
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19.00
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19.00
King Alfred.* B20. Deep golden- DOZ. 100
yellow perianth and trumpet;
of immense size, a veritable
giant; unrivaled in beauty $4.00 $31.00
Spring Glory. B 1 8. Pure white
perianth, deep golden yellow
trumpet; very graceful flower... 3.00 23.00
Victoria.* BI6. A creamy white
perianth, rich yellow trumpet... 2.50 19.00
The Poet’s Narcissi
This class of Narcissus poeticus, instead of having a trumpet or crown, has a small, wide-mouthed
cup. They are very hardy, and are used in large numbers for naturalizing, their simplicity of
form and delightful fragrance making them highly prized.
Glory of Lisse. Cl 5. Large with DOZ. 100
petals of pure white, and a
rich orange eye; extra fine $2.90 $22.00
Poeticus (Pheasant’s Eye). D15.
Late flowering. Popular for
naturalizing; pure white with
orange cup, edged with red 1.70 13.00
Poeticus Ornatus (The Improved DOZ. 100
Poeticus). Cl 5. Larger, much
more symmetical than the old
variety (Poeticus) and comes
earlier. Pure white flowers
with saffron cup, tinged rosy
scarlet. Last well $1.70 $13.00
115 MULBERRY ST., NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Medium Trumpet Narcissi or Daffodils
These popular types of the Daffodil family are splendid for garden culture or for forcing in pots.
The following varieties include three types: — BARRII in which the crown is one-third the length
of the perianth petals; INCOMPARABILIS in which the crown is three-fourths t
and LEEDSII in which the crowns vary but the perianth petals are always white.
Autocrat* (Incomparabilis) C20. DOZ. IOO
A clear golden yellow; broad
reflexed perianth .. $2.75 $20.00
Conspicuus* (Barrii). C2 1 . A
large broad-spreading light
yellow perianth; short darker
yellow cup, edged orange-red 1.60 12.00
Lucifer* (Incomparabilis). Cl 8.
Perianth sulphur-white, with
long well-rounded petals; cup
chrome-yellow suffused with
intense orange-scarlet............ 2.00 15.50
Mrs. Langtry* (Leedsii). D 1 6.
A broad white perianth and
cup which opens pale primrose 1.60 12.00
Seagull* (Barrii). C 1 6. A broad
pure white perianth, cup pale
lemon-yellow with darker
shade at the edge; dainty............
Sir Watkin* (Incomparabilis).
Cl 8. Perianth primrose-yellow
large and well-formed yellow
cup, tinted deep yellow
White Lady* (Leedsii). C20. A
perfectly formed broad white
perianth, small cup of pale
canary, finely crinkled ....
Will Scarlett* (Incomparabilis).
Cl 6. Creamy white perianth;
orange-scarlet frilled cup
e petal
length ;
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17.60
, 2.20
16.50
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14.50
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27.00
Poetaz Narcissi
A hardy strain with the bunch-flowered character of the Polyanthus but larger flowers similar to
the Poet’s Narcissi. Excellent for forcing and splendid for the garden border.
Aspasia.* Cl 8. Perianth of pure
white with a soft yellow eye
and three or four flowers on
each individual stem............
Elvira.* C20. Of purest snow-
white with rich golden yellow
eye; 3-4 large blooms on each
separate stem ..
DOZ.
100
,$2.30
$1 7.60
, 2.30
17.60
Laurens Koster.* B18. f
pure white, with soft
eye. Is a very strong
yellow
Is a very strong grower
frequently having five blooms
on a single stem ..
Majestic.* A I 6. White perianth,
golden yellow eye; bunches of
4 to 6 flowers to a stem
Double Daffodils
>pportunity for masses of golden yellow and white in group plantings.
Alba Plena Odorata. D15. White DOZ.
with a tiny red tinged center $2.20
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$16.50
DOZ.
100
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. 2.00
15.50
. 3.25
24.50
provides great
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$17.50
Sweet-Scented Jonquils
Very much prized for their delightful odor; perfectly hardy in gardens or naturalized, also
admirably adapted to indoor culture in pots of soil. We frequently receive orders for Jonquils
when the Giant Trumpet Daffodils are desired. Jonquils are rush-leaved and borne in clusters
of four or five on each stem, and should not be confused with Trumpet Daffodils.
Giant Campernelle rugulosus.* B I 7. Desirable for forcing. Beautiful, single, yellow, star-shaped
flowers, exquisitely imbricated, borne in clusters of four to six on a stem; delightfully fragrant.
Very hardy and valuable for outdoor planting. $2.20 per doz., $16.50 per 100.
Rugulosus, Double. B20. The double form of the large-flowering Campernelle Jonquil. Large
yellow flowers; very fragrant. $1.90 per doz., $14.50 per 100.
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Bulb Fiber for Indoor Forcing
The ideal material in which to grow Tulips, Hyacinths, and Daffodils indoors in bulb-pans which
have no drainage. Pack firmly and keep thoroughly moistened at all times. Do not allow fiber
to dry out or to become over-wet or soggy. One quart 20 cts., six quarts $1.00.
The latest fad for home decoration
Lily-of-the-Valley
for forcing indoors through the winter
You can easily grow these beautiful fragrant flowers in pots right in
your home or apartment. Any one can force them to bloom in from
three to four weeks without any practice or experience. By planting
the roots in pots every ten days or two weeks you can have a succession
of bloom from Christmas up to open s pring. Here is a simple and
sure way to provide beautiful flowers for your own enjoyment right in
your own home.
^or $8 we will send, postpaid, 100 imported
special ^AAC1 Cold-Storage Lily-of-the-Valley roots and 6
quarts of bulb fiber in which to force them; or if you prefer 25 roots
and 2 quarts of fiber postpaid for $2.50. Full cultural directions
enclosed with each shipment. If roots, alone, are ordered they will
be sent postpaid for $1 per dozen, $7 per 100.
Try this new fad — it’s easy. Twenty-five roots, planted in thoroughly
moistened bulb-fiber in a 9- or 1 0-inch bulb pan or pot, will provide
a beautiful display of Lily-of-the-Valley in twenty- five days, if kept in
a temperature of 75° to 80°. They force best in subdued light as
under a table or bench. Allow just enough air to give slight circula-
tion, as they glory in a moist atmosphere. Keep thoroughly watered
at all times, don’t allow the fiber to dry out. When in bloom, grad-
ually move to intermittent sunlight and cooler temperature. The
flowers will last in fine condition for two or three weeks in a temper-
ature of 65° to 70°.
Try forcing Lily-of-the-Valley this winter. You’ll be delighted with
the results and the real pleasure it gives. Send in your order today.
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NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
Miscellaneous Bulbs
Amaryllis, Giant Hybrid (Hippeastrum) . A re-
selected strain of the very largest flowered
sorts, ranging in color from almost pure
white, through various shades of pink to the
deepest scarlet, others with beautiful mark-
ings and mottled throats. An easily-grown
house plant of wondrous beauty. Large bulbs
85 cts. each, $9 per doz.
Anemones (Windflower). These popular flowers
of French origin are exceedingly useful as a
decorative plant for the house or garden.
De Caen. The single form in blue, white and
scarlet. $1.30 per doz., $10 per 100.
St. Brigid. Full double and semi-double
flowers in scarlet, blue, white and purple.
$1.90 per doz., $14 per 100.
Chinese Sacred Lily. A near relative of the
Paper-White and quite well known to flower
lovers. Large clusters of fragrant flowers
white with yellow center. Can be forced in
pebbles, soil or fiber. Large bulbs, 25 cts.
each, $2.65 per doz., $20 per 100.
Chionodoxa (Glory-of-the-Snow) Luciliae. An
early spring-flowering bulb growing 4 to 6
inches high. The plant is perfectly hardy
and thrives in a moist location. Pale blue
flowers, shading to white at the centers. 35
cts. per doz bulbs, $2.75 per 100.
Dicentra Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart). This is
an old-fashioned favorite. Its long racemes
of graceful heart-shaped pink blooms are
always attractive; it is used largely for
forcing, but it is perfectly at home in
any part of the hardy border, and is specially
valuable for planting in the shade. Strong
roots, 65 cts. each, $7.00 per doz.
Freesias. These beautiful sweetly perfumed
flowers are now offered in lavender, pink and
yellow shades, and in white. For indoor
culture only. Plant the bulbs in succession
during September and October, 2 inches apart
in bulb pans containing light, well-enriched
sandy loam. Keep pans in a bright cool place
and water freely at all times. Freesias do best
if kept in a temperature of 50 to 60° F. until
the buds show, then move to a higher tem-
perature. Support the plants with stakes.
Purity. Large, pure white, borne in clusters.
65 cts. per doz., $4.85 per 100.
General Pershing. Fine big lavender-pink
flowers with yellow throat. Very attrac-
tive. 95 cts. per doz., $7.15 per 100.
California. Deep golden yellow. $1.10 per
doz., $8.25 per 1 00.
Viola. A beautiful deep violet-blue. $1.10
per doz., $8.25 per 100.
Grape Hyacinths. Attractive little flowers, fine
for planting in masses, either in the shade or
where exposed to the bright sun. If left un-
disturbed in herbaceous borders, they will
improve each year. Bloom in May.
Heavenly Blue. The best and most attractive
blue sort. The small graceful bells form a
fine truss. Grows 5 inches high. 50 cts.
per doz., $3.75 per 100.
Album. Pure white. Contrasts with the blue.
95 cts, per doz., $7.25 per 100.
Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily). Bulbs can
be planted only in fall. The flowers, from 3
to 20 on each stem, show snowy-white, with
heavy yellow stamens and have delightful
fragrance. Blooms about June 20th. Grows
AYl ft* high* 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Lily-of-the-Valley. (Clumps for planting out-
doors). If you plan to make a bed of Lily-
of-the-Valley in some shady place in your
flower garden this fall you will find the plant-
ing of clumps the easiest method. Flowers
early in May. Extra strong clumps, 50 cts.
each, $5 per dozen, $35 per 100.
Oxalis. A profuse blooming, attractive pot-
plant of easy culture and well adapted for
hanging-baskets. Plant 6 bulbs in a 6-inch
pot in indirect light until first growth appears,
after which remove to full light.
Grand Duchess. Lavender, pink or white.
45 cts. per doz., $3.30 per 100.
Bermuda Buttercup. Very bright buttercup-
yellow. 55 cts. per doz., $4.20 per 100.
Ranunculus. The odd giant French Ranunculus
resemble in form a miniature pompon Dahlia
but are as brilliant and varied in shading as
the Poppies and Anemones. To force them
give the same treatment as Anemones, al-
though they do not mature quite as early.
Giant French Mixed. Beautiful rosette-like
flowers in a wide range of pretty colors.
90 cts. per dozen, $6.90 per 100.
Scilla Sibirica (Blue Squill). Very valuable for
massing and naturalizing in borders of per-
ennials and in rockeries. Spikes are 3 to 4
inches high, with sprays of rich blue bells.
65 cts. per dozen, $5 per 100.
(White Squill) 65 cts. per doz., $5 per 100.
Snowdrops (Galanthus). Very effective when
planted beneath shrubs. Their beautiful
snow-white bells greet us as the very earliest
of the spring flowers. Will thrive in almost
any location and should be planted as early as
possible in the fall. Single, 60 cts. per dozen,
$4.40 per 100. Double, 90 cts. per dozen,
$6.60 per 100.
ALEXANDER FORBES & CO., SEEDSMEN
Iris
The Iris delights in a sunny well-drained situation. All are delightfully fragrant, large and hand-
some, more or less beautifully mottled in the “Standards” and veined in the "Falls” while the
beards range from delicate primrose to orange. Their beauty rivals that of the Orchid. Those
who have not used Iris for surrounding lakes and ponds, or cultivated them in the flower borders,
shrubberies, woodland walks and wild gardens, should do so. Iris are most effective if planted three
of a kind to a clump. Iris require little cultivation other than to keep out weeds. Most varieties
thrive best in dry, sunny locations and they should not be watered too freely. In planting, the
soil should just cover the rhizome and should be well firmed. Fertilizer for the most part should
be avoided, although a small application of finely ground limestone and bone meal once a year
is beneficial. Dead Iris leaves and other accumulation should be removed and not allowed to be
near the plants. Iris may be transplanted any time the ground is not frozen. “S” refers to the
three standard, or upright curling petals; “F” to falls or drooping petals. The German Iris we
offer are strong field grown roots and the Spanish Iris are bulbs of the largest size. Both kinds
are easily grown and well adapted for naturalizing.
German Iris
Alcazar. “S” a very light bluish-violet; “F” rich
velvety crimson-purple. Very handsome with
tall, strong, widely branched flower stalks.
50 cts. each, $5.30 per doz.
Celeste. Fine satiny blue. One of the most
beautiful hardy Irises of the older type. 30
cts. each, $3 per doz.
Eldorado. “S” bronze shading to yellow; “F”
violet-purple touched at sides with bronze-
yellow. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Florentina Alba. Large pure white with just a
trace of pale blue; fragrant flowers. Very
early bloomer. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Isoline. “S” lilac-pink; “F” purplish old-rose,
with golden throat and yellow beard. 50 cts.
each, $5.30 per doz.
Jeanne d’Arc. Flowers large; petals broad; clear
lilac. “S” ruffled and spreading like Japanese
Iris; “F” pure white, bordered lilac. 3 ft.
50 cts. each, $5.30 per doz.
Lohengrin. Large, handsome pink or silvery-
mauve flowers. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Mary Garden. “S” pale yellow, flushed with
lavender; “F” creamy white, tinted and veined
maroon. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Monsignor. “S” bluish-lavender; “F” violet
with white pencilings at throat. Flowers of
immense size. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Mother of Pearl. Large perfectly formed flowers
of pale bluish-lavender with a faint creamy
undertone. The exceptional substance of the
flower gives a luster and iridescence resembl-
ing mother-of-pearl. Plants are tall, vigorous
and bloom profusely. $1.25 ea., $13 per doz.
Pallida Dalmatica. One of the most beautiful
Irises. Hardy, strong grower and very free
flowering. Exquisite lavender-blue. Very
effective if planted among evergreens. 30 cts.
each, $3 per doz.
Princess Victoria Louise. “S” a 3oft sulphur-
yellow; “F” plum color, bordered cream. A
very uncommon and pleasing shade. 30 cts.
each, $3 per doz.
Quaker Lady. “S” smoky lavender shaded
with yellow; “F” ageratum blue and gold. A
very strong grower, odd and attractive. 50
cts. each, $5.30 per doz.
Queen of May. “S” lilac-pink; "F” lilac and
blended white. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Tamerlane. “S” pale violet; “F” deep purple.
Magnificent. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Spanish Iris
Are excellent for growing under glass and may be grown in the garden also. When planted out-
doors they should be covered with a heavy mulch and the bulbs planted in a well-drained border,
about 5 inches deep. They bloom outdoors late in May.
Cajanus. The finest bright yellow Spanish Iris.
$1.15 per doz., $8.80 per 100.
Imperator (Filifolia). Popular for indoor
growing. It is a rich deep dark blue and a
strong grower; a magnificent specimen when
well grown. $1.30 per doz., $9.80 per 100.
King of the Blues. Splendid bright blue of
the Spanish Iris. $1.15 per doz., $8.80 per 1 00.
Queen Wilhelmina. The best pure white Span-
ish Iris. $1.15 per doz., $8.80 per 100.
Reconnaissance. Beautiful dark bronze, with
golden blotch. $1.15 per doz., $8.80 per 100.
ALEXANDER FORBES & CO.
SEEDS and BULBS
115 Mulberry St., Newark, N. J., (Phone Mkt. 4578)
Please enter my order for the following items to be delivered, transportation prepaid, at the
proper planting time this fall.
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Don’t delay. Send us your order now while stocks are complete.
We offer cream quality bulbs only, guaranteed to reach you in good condition and
to produce blooms. If you have a just complaint we will replace the bulbs with-
out charge the following fall.
We prepay all transportation costs to you. 25 bulbs are supplied at the 100 rate
and 250 bulbs at the 1000 rate which is 10% lower than the printed 100 rate.
Try the latest fad for home decoration — Lily~of-the~Valley—for forcing in-
doors through the winter . The roots can easily be forced into full bloom in 25
days right in your home or apartment Be sure to include these on your order.
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Herbaceous Peonies
In sun or semi-shade, Peonies planted in single clumps or long beds, bordering lawns, shrub rows,
and carriage drives, give a grand display of large fragrant blossoms of brilliant colors during
June. They are most effective for home decoration, and last well in water. Peonies should be
planted only in the fall. Avoid planting too deeply; 2 or 3 inches of soil over the crown (eyes)
being sufficient. We offer 2-year-old clumps with 3 to 5 eyes.
Alexander Dumas. Light violet-rose of medium
size. A creamy-white collar of narrow petals
mingled with the white outer petals. A fine,
early midseason cut-flower. $1.20 each.
Alsace-Lorraine. Semi-rose type, late mid-
season. Very large, flat bloom. Petals are
pointed and are arranged like a water lily.
Creamy white, center of flower delicately
tinted brownish-yellow. $4.40 each.
Baroness Schroeder. Rose type; late. White
with shadings of flesh. This is one of the
finest peonies. Its large flowers are produced
freely. It has the exceptionally fine June
rose fragrance. $1.60 each.
Couronne d’Or. Large, flat semi-rose type.
Pure white, with a ring of yellow stamens
around a tuft of center petals, tipped car-
mine. Medium tall, splendid grower, free-
bloomer. Late. $ 1 each.
E. G. Hill. Semi-rose type, early mid-season.
Flowers are very large and double, borne in
clusters, rich Tyrian-red; petals edged silvery-
rose. Very free bloomer, fragrant. One of
our best reds. $2.75 each.
Felix Crousse. Rose type of late mid-season.
Globular flowers, solid and compact, are a
rich, even, brilliant, dazzling ruby-red. Fiery,
bright and effective. $1.35 each.
Festiva Maxima. One of the older varieties
which should be in every garden. It is the
beginning of all collections, the one variety
that absolutely must not be omitted. Flowers
of white, dotted with carmine, are 7 to 8
inches in diameter. 80 cts. each.
Frances Willard. A perfectly-formed, large
flower. Opens an exquisite blush-white with
an occasional carmine touch changing to
pure white; fragrant. $3.80 each.
Grover Cleveland. Late rose type. Rich, dark
crimson; a strong grower and very conspicu-
ous because of its rich color. $2 each.
L’Indispensable. Early semi-rose type; very
large flowers. Fresh hydrangea pink when
opening, with primary petals lighter; center
flushed crimson; fragrant. 80 cts. each.
Livingstone. Very massive solid light pink of
the highest class. Rose-shaped, vigorous
bloomer and very late. $1.20 each.
Longfellow. Brilliant crimson tinged cherry.
Golden stamens show at center. $7.50 each.
Louis Van Houtte. Medium size of semi-rose
type. Deep carmine-rose tipped silver with
a brilliant fiery reflex; late. 80 cts. each.
Madame de Verneville. Guard petals sulphur-
white, center delicate flesh. Flowers very
double and compact, imbricated; borne on
long stems. Very fragrant. $1 each.
Marguerite Gerard. Large and compact; semi-
rose shape. Very pale hydrangea-pink fad-
ing to nearly white, center petals flecked dark
carmine; late. $1.10 each.
Marie Lemoine. Delicate ivory-white; solid,
massive huge blooms; very late. $! each.
M. Jules Elie. Considered by many the most
beautiful of all peonies. Of immense size,
globular in form. A glistening lilac-pink
shading to deeper rose at the base. Over-
laid with a silver sheen. One of the best
cut-flowers. $1.35 each.
Mons. Dupont. Very large cup-shaped flower;
ivory-white; center petals splashed with car-
mine. The golden stamens appear at the
bottom of the petals; fragrant; very tall; mid-
season. $ 1 each.
Mons. Krelage. Large, compact, of semi-rose
type. Dark solferino-red, with silver tips
slightly fragrant. Strong, upright, free-
bloomer; late, very desirable. $1.10 each.
President Taft. A vigorous, strong grower, a
profuse bloomer, every shoot being crowned
by a big bloom. The flower is enormous and
very double, of delicate hydrangea-pink com-
pletely enveloped in a halo of white. The
fragrance is delightful. $1.35 each.
Richard Carvel. Immense globular flower of
one bright shade of crimson. Quite tall,
stout stems, early and profuse bloomer.
Delicate fragrance. $7 each.
Sarah Bernhardt. Plant is of medium height,
strong growing and erect. The large round
flowers of semi-rose type are fragrant and
of a uniform mauve-rose color. $2.75 each.
Solange. Is ranked as one of the three best
peonies. Compact; large, thick petals that
closely overlap. The color is a deep cream
tinged with amber throughout, with a touch
of soft, salmon-pink at center. $7.50 each.
Un-named Peonies. We offer these in three
colors Double White, Double Pink and also
Double Red, at 80 cts. each, $8.60 per doz.
SPECIAL GLADIOLUS PRICES
Good until November 15th, 1927
Save 20% by ordering now
TfOR the privilege of knowing your needs in advance and to give you the benefit
A of the lower prices prevailing at this time, we offer high quality bulbs of the
following varities at the prices shown. The prices shown below are 20% lower than
the prices which will apply next spring at planting time.
This saving can be made by merely placing your order with us now. In the
Spring after the bulbs have been received, your order will be carefully packed and
forwarded to you, transportation charges prepaid. At that time an invoice will be
sent to you or the bulbs will be sent C. O. D., whichever method you specify when
ordering. If you desire to send us cash with order now, we ask you to deduct a cash
discount of 5% from the prices in this offer.
Send your order now. Take advantage of the 20% saving.
Nine New Rare Varieties
Anna Eberius. Deep rhodamine purple with
dark Bordeaux center, the whole a warm
velvety color; large flowers on strong stem.
9 cts. ea., 90 cts. per doz., $6.75 per 100.
Blue Jay. Bright blue with slight yellow reflex
in throat, white spots on lower petals. 1 3 cts.
ea., $1.30 per doz., $9.60 per 100.
Carmen Sylva. Large snow white flowers well
placed on perfectly straight tall stems. 1 3 cts.
ea., $1.30 per doz., $9.60 per 100.
Crimson Glow. Glowing velvety crimson,
shaded deeper in the center. Tall strong
grower with well placed flowers. I 0 cts. ea.,
$1 per doz., $7.70 per 100.
Gold. Large clear golden yellow self-color.
Considered the purest gold. 1 3 cts. ea.,
$1.30 per doz., $9.60 per 100.
Ming Toy. Showy deep buff with yellow throat.
Large pleasing flowers on tall strong stems.
14 cts. ea., $1.40 per doz., $ 1 0.40 per 100.
Mrs. Dr. Norton. Silvery white base tinged
with pink which deepens towards the edges
of the petals; creamy blotches in throat on
lower petals. 10 cts. ea., $1 per doz.,
$7.70 per 100.
Pink Perfection. Very warm pink self-color.
Perfectly placed flowers on long curved wiry
stem. 13 cts. ea., $1.30 per doz., $9.60
per 1 00.
Byron L. Smith. Delicate lavender; deepest at
the edges of the petals and shading towards
white in the center, suggesting the coloring
of an orchid. 11 cts. ea., $1.10 per doz.,
$8.40 per 100.
qA cRe markable Offer!
Plan now for a rainbow display of Gladiolus in next year’s garden.
These wonderful summer flowers, with their wide color range, will
brighten your borders from July until frost. Easily grown and thrive in
any garden soil. Forbes famous Rainbow Gladiolus Mixture is specially
prepared from largest-sized bulbs of ten distinct named varieties of ten
distinct shades of color. This is far superior to ordinary commercial
bulb mixtures of unknown color balance.
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This is a most attractive offer. Each 50 bulbs consists of 5 bulbs of each
shade, assuring evenly distributed colors. Don’t miss this splendid offer. Send
your order today. The price of this offer next spring at planting time will be $2.50.
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