. Eranthis Hyemalis Eranthis Hyemalis Winter Aconite A pretty golden yellow flower valuable for its early blooming and contrasting well with the Snowdrops, Scillas and Chiono- doxas. The foliage remains long after the flowers, making it especially valuable in moist situations, such as under trees, where few other flowering plants will thrive. Plant 2 inches deep, and about 15 bulbs to the square foot. 40 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Fritillaria Splendid for Rock Gardens Meleagris (Snake's Head or Guinea Hen Flower). An elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, beari
. Eranthis Hyemalis Eranthis Hyemalis Winter Aconite A pretty golden yellow flower valuable for its early blooming and contrasting well with the Snowdrops, Scillas and Chiono- doxas. The foliage remains long after the flowers, making it especially valuable in moist situations, such as under trees, where few other flowering plants will thrive. Plant 2 inches deep, and about 15 bulbs to the square foot. 40 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Fritillaria Splendid for Rock Gardens Meleagris (Snake's Head or Guinea Hen Flower). An elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, bearing in spring curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, most of which are very oddly marked, many being checkered and splashed white and purple, cream and maroon, etc., etc. Perfectly hardy and splendid for naturalizing, especially in semi-shaded places. Mixed colors, 70 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Prepared Bulb Fibre This material, specially prepared for home use, is ideal for growing Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Amaryllis, Callas, Cro- cus, and all other miscellaneous bulbs grown indoors during the autumn and winter months. Can be used in any receptacle, without drainage. 60 cts. per | peck; $ per peck, postpaid; $ pe! bushel, at purchaser's expense. Crocus in the Grass Spring-flowering Bulbs for the Rock Garden The miscellaneous bulbs listed below add color and fragrance to the rock garden and hardy border. They are amongst the earliest flowers to bloom, the Snowdrops frequently blooming while the ground is still covered with snow. They are most effective when planted in large masses for naturalizing in the border, or the margin of meadows or woodlands. Anemone See page 14 Jonquil See page 13 Chionodoxa " " 14 Crocus " " 15 Eranthus " " 15 Fritillaria " " 15 Iris, Dutch .. " " 17 Iris, Spanish " " 17 Leucojum. ... Muscari , S cilia Tulip Species. ROCK GARDENS (Rockwel
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