Fall 2002 Catalog. The Best Imported Bulbs. Retail / Wholesale. Many New Varieties. Phone (978) FAX (978)

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1 Fall 2002 Catalog The Best Imported Bulbs Retail / Wholesale Many New Varieties Phone (978) FAX (978) Q u a l i t y S i n c e

2 DEAR GARDENER-LANDSCAPER, We are proud to present our Fall, 2002 wholesale-retail catalog. Visit our web site at for detailed photographs displaying our extensive selections. If you have ordered from Messelaar s before, you have come to expect only the fi nest quality Topsize bulbs and perennials provided with personalized customer service. If you are new to our catalog, welcome! Please don t hesitate to call us at (978) , or us at messelaar@attbi.com should you have any questions. Full planting instructions are included with your order. Thank you for your patronage! TheMesselaars ORDERING INFORMATION Messelaar Bulb Company s retail store will open for business on September 7th, However, you can place your order at any time throughout the year. We accept orders by telephone (978) , by FAX (978) , or on our secure internet web site. For your shopping convenience we accept MasterCard and Visa. We can ship your order UPS or, if you prefer, come visit our bulb barn in Ipswich, MA. HOURS OF OPERATION We are open until December 15th, 2002 Monday through Saturday... 9 am to 6 PM Sunday... 1 PM to 6 PM We carry a complete stock of the fi nest bulbs at our Yellow Barn located on Route 1A in Ipswich - just 45 minutes north of Boston. From the south, take 20A exit off Route 128 north onto Route 1A north. After a 15 minute drive, you will come to the Ipswich town line. We are located one mile north on your right. From the north, take Route 1A south. We are 1.5 miles on the south side of downtown Ipswich on your left. Route 1 Route 133 Route 1A North to Newburyport Route 1A / Rt 133 Downtown Ipswich From the west, take Route 133 east to Rowley, then onto Route 1A south through Ipswich. Route 133 to Essex COME AND VISIT US! We are more than happy to help you. Come pick out your own bulbs! Route 1A 1 Mile Messelaar Bulb Company 160 County Road Hamilton / Ipswich Town Line Our 56th Year TERMS OF SALE & SHIPPING Fall 2002 All prices are FOB Ipswich, Massachusetts. Cash, check, Visa or MasterCard with order please. Checks payable in US dollars to Messelaar Bulb Co., Inc. Pricing: Quantity prices apply to bags of 25, 50, or 100 or any ONE named variety. 25 bulbs of one variety can be ordered at twice the 10 price. Less than 10 bulbs of one variety cannot be ordered unless offered in the catalog. Guarantee: We guarantee the bulbs shipped to you will be the fi nest quality and Topsize. Certifi ed by both Dutch and American inspectors - all bulbs are grown from cultivated stock. Please inspect the contents of your order upon arrival. Keep in a cool, dry place until planting. In accordance with the trade, we allow eight days after receipt of the order for possible complaints. We cannot be responsible for the fl owering results which may occur due to conditions beyond our control such as weather, soil, or improper care on the part of the gardener. -2-

3 Messelaar Bulb Company Telephone e (978) INDEX ALLIUM ORDER BLANK AMARYLLIS PEONIES ANEMONES PUSCHINIA LIBANOTICA CHIONODOXA & CAMASSIA RANUNCULUS CROCUS SNOWDROPS Fall Flowering SCILLA Large Flowering English Bluebells Species (Snow Crocus) Hyacinthoides DAFFODILS & NARCISSI...12,13 & 14 Siberica Spring Beauty DAFFODILS MIXED SPARAXIS DAY LILIES STAR OF BETHLEHEM ERYTHRONIUM TRITELIA (IPHEION) ERANTHIS HYEMALIS TULIPS FREESIA Botanical (Mini-Species)... 5 FRITILLARIA Bouquet (Multi-Flowering) HYACINTHS Emperor (Fosteriana)... 6 Bedding & Forcing... 4 Darwin (Single Late)... 9 Double Hyacinths... 4 Darwin Hybrid... 8 Hyacinth Glasses... 4 Double Early... 7 INDOOR FORCING BULBS Fringed IRIS Green Bearded (Tall) Giant Lefeber Dutch Greigii... 5 Dwarf (Rock garden) Kaufmanniana... 5 Siberian Lily Flowering LILY BULBS Parrot MUSCARI (GRAPE HYACINTH) Peony Flowering NARCISSI... 13,14 Single Early... 6 PAPERWHITES (Narcissi) Triumph... 7 The chart below will give you an idea as to how deep to plant and the spacing of bulbs. The depth of planting is measured from the base or bottom of the bulb. The distance between bulbs is up to you. If you want a more dense planting, leave less space between bulbs. For example: If you had a garden bed 10 x 5 (50 sq.. Ft.), you could plant tulips every 6 which would total 200 bulbs. If you wanted more color you could plant every 4 which would total 450 bulbs. Your order will be shipped with complete planting instructions. DEPTH APART Crocus 2-3" 1-3" Daffodils 6" 2-6" Hyacinths 5" 4-6" Lilies 6-8" 12" Tulips 5-6" 4-6" Small Bulbs 2-3" 1-3" -3-

4 HYACINTHS Top quality bulbs for bedding outside and forcing indoors. Beautiful & very fragrant 8" to 10" blooms in early April. Type Size Per 5 Per 50 Per 100 Topsize Finest Forcing Quality Large Size Garden Size cm $7.50 $12.50 $25.00 $42.00 $ cm $6.50 $11.50 $23.00 $38.00 $62.00 WHITES CARNEGIE, large fl ower pure white L'INNOCENCE, fi ne white, easy forcing BLUES BLUE JACKET, rich deep blue, very fragrant DELFT BLUE, bright porcelain blue, good forcer KING OF THE BLUES, rich dark blue, late forcer OSTARA, porcelain blue, early forcer PINKS & REDS JAN BOS, the fi nest deep red LADY DERBY, soft pink, very fragrant PINK PEARL, deep rosy pink, good forcer WOODSTOCK, raspberry plum MIXED COLORS BEST HAND MIXED for bedding or forcing HYACINTH COLLECTIONS 25 Bulbs, 5 each of 5 named varieties, your choice Collection A Topsize Exhibition Hyacinths... $29.50 Collection "B" Large Bedding Hyacinths... $26.50 HYACINTH GLASSES (For forcing indoors) Place any of the above Hyacinth varieties in a glass with water just a hair below the base of the bulb. Place in refrigerator for three weeks until rooted. Price each... $2.95 Price for group of 3... $7.50 Price for group of 12...$

5 KAUFMANNIANA & GREIGII TULIPS The Kaufmanniana and Greiggi Tulips are low growing early tulips (April blooming with the daffodils). All have beautiful purple variegated leaves setting off the bright blooms. Fine for the rock garden and borders. Ht. 8". KAUFMANNIANA TULIPS CHOPIN, creamy lemon yellow, pink blotch SHAKESPEARE, salmon - apricot SHOWWINNER, cardinal red STRESA, red with a yellow edge WATERLILY, creamy white fl amed red, ht. 6" GREIGII TULIPS Per 50 Per 100 $7.50 $15.00 $24.00 $39.00 CAPE COD, apricot rose with yellow edge CZAAR PETER, rosy red with cream white edges PEACOCK MIXED, fi ne mix of low tulips PINOCCHIO, scarlet with ivory edge RED RIDING HOOD, bright scarlet - excellent SWEET LADY, fi ne rose pink, fl ushed apricot UNITED STATES, scarlet with yellow edges, ht. 18" 50 LOW GROWING TULIP COLLECTION (10 bulbs each of fi ve (5) varieties) Kaufmanniana & Greigii - total of fi fty (50) bulbs labeled... $27.50 BOTANICAL (SPECIES) TULIPS (April Blooming) Botanical or Species tulips are great for the rock garden or in borders they naturalize. You will fi nd the bulbs and fl owers miniature in nature & multifl owering. BATALINI BRIGHT GEM, yellow & salmon, fragrant, ht. 6" BAKERI LILAC WONDER, lilac w/yellow & white, ht. 6" CHRYSANTHA, deep yellow with rose edges, ht. 8" DASYSTEMON TARDA, multifl owering yellow & white, ht. 4" SAXATILIS, rosy lilac with yellow centers, ht. 5" TURKESTANICA, white w/apricot centers, fragrant, ht. 10" Per 50 Per 100 $5.50 $11.00 $17.50 $32.00 BOTANICAL TULIP COLLECTIONS (10 bulbs each of 5 labeled varieties / 50 total bulbs)...$19.50 (20 bulbs each of 5 labeled varieties / 100 total bulbs)...$

6 TULIPS EMPEROR TULIPS Emperor (Fosteriana) Tulips have large velvety fl owers of striking brilliant colors. Excellent for bedding on strong 14" stems blooming in April with the daffodils. Per 10 Per 50 Per 100 JUAN, deep orange with lemon yellow base ORANGE EMPEROR, warm salmon orange PINK EMPEROR, giant glowing deep rose pink RED EMPEROR, huge blazing scarlet, very early SWEETHEART, lemon yellow with ivory edge WHITE EMPEROR, large long-lasting white YELLOW EMPEROR, deep canary yellow EMPEROR TULIPS MIXED, all colors $7.50 $24.00 $39.00 $7.50 $24.00 $39.00 $9.50 $28.50 $55.00 $5.50 $19.50 $36.00 $7.50 $24.00 $39.00 $7.50 $24.00 $39.00 $7.50 $24.00 $39.00 $7.50 $24.00 $ EMPEROR TULIP COLLECTION 10 bulbs each of 5 labeled varieties... $ EMPEROR TULIP COLLECTION 20 bulbs each of 5 labeled varieties... $47.50 SINGLE EARLY TULIPS The Single Early Tulips come in very bright colors. Blooming in April with short sturdy stems (14" tall) they are excellent for bedding or borders. Also great for forcing in pots with some varieties having a sweet fragrance. CHARLES, rich scarlet with yellow base CHRISTMAS DREAM, warm fuchsia pink, white base CHRISTMAS MARVEL, bright cherry pink DIANA, snow white with a cream base GENERAL DEWET, warm orange sweet scented PRINCESS IRENE, dark orange with purple fl ames YOKOHAMA, golden yellow, sweet scented BEST HAND MIXED SINGLE EARLY TULIPS Per 10 $9.50 Per 25 $19.00 Per 50 $27.50 Per 100 $ Single Early Tulip Collection (10 each of 5 varieties)... $

7 TULIPS DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS Excellent for bedding or forcing. Double Early Tulips bloom in April with large peonylike fl owers on sturdy stems (12" tall). Long lasting blooms. ANGELIQUE, beautiful pink-edged light pink. This multifl owering variety blooms in May (18" tall) ABBA, deep scarlet, good forcer MONTE CARLO, huge yellow, long lasting MONSELLA, canary yellow fl amed red PEACH BLOSSOM, rose pink, good forcer BEST HAND MIXED SINGLE EARLY TULIPS Per 10 $9.50 Per 25 $19.00 Per 50 $27.50 Per 100 $52.00 TRIUMPH TULIPS This class of tulips are noted for their sturdy stems, medium height (16-18") and long lasting qualities. They are excellent for beds and borders, blooming in April-May. Especially nice when planted in front of the taller Darwin and Darwin Hybrid Tulips. Triumph Tulips are also great for indoor potted plants. APRICOT BEAUTY, soft apricot salmon ANNIE SCHILDER, fragrant orange ATILLA, purple, excellent forcer BING CROSBY, deep cardinal red DON QUICHOTTE, rose pink with a violet hue DOUGLAS BAADER, soft pink with ivory base GOLDEN MELODY, deep buttercup yellow HOLLANDIA, scarlet red, excellent new variety KEES NELIS, cardinal red with lemon yellow edge LUCKY STRIKE, deep red with white edge NEGRITA, deep purple OSCAR, scarlet-red WHITE DREAM, large ivory white BEST HAND MIXED SINGLE EARLY TULIPS Per 10 $8.50 Per 25 $17.00 Per 50 $26.00 Per 100 $42.00 Per 500 $ TRIUMPH TULIP COLLECTIONS 50 Triumph Tulips (10 each of 5 varieties)...$ Triumph Tulips (10 each of 10 varieties / our choice)...$

8 TULIPS DARWIN HYBRID TULIPS These are the largest of the garden/bedding tulips. These Hybrid Tulips, with their enormous blooms and strong stems, are the result of crossing the Darwin Tulips with the Emperor Tulips. These tulips are the closest to Perennial quality. Blooming April-May, often 10 days earlier then the Darwins and reaching a height of 22", they are among the most weather-resistant of the tulips. We recommend them highly! APELDOORN, brilliant scarlet, excellent forcing BEAUTY OF APELDOORN, yellow fl ushed apricot GENERAL EISENHOWER, large signal red GOLDEN APELDOORN, deep yellow, black base GOLDEN OXFORD, pure bright yellow JEWEL OF SPRING, soft yellow, thin red edge JULIETTE, fi ne yellow with red stripes OXFORD, bright red with yellow base Per 10 $7.50 Per 25 $15.00 Per 50 $21.00 Per 100 $36.00 Per 500 $ AD REM, scarlet with thin golden yellow edge BURNING HEART, ivory white with red fl ames DAYDREAM, starts yellow & turns to salmon apricot ELIZABETH ARDEN, dark salmon pink GOLDEN PARADE, largest golden yellow IVORY FLORADALE, huge ivory white OLLIOULES, deep rose pink with ivory edges ORANGE QUEEN, mandarin orange w/yellow glow PARADE, signal red, largest bloom PINK IMPRESSION, the best & largest rose pink grown Per 10 $8.50 Per 25 $17.00 Per 50 $26.00 Per 100 $42.00 Per 500 $ DARWIN HYBRID TULIP COLLECTION (PERENNIAL TULIP COLLECTION) - SPECIAL OFFER! 100 ALL LABELED FOR ONLY $45.00 T h e B e s t Tu l i p s - D a r w i n H y b r i d s 20 PARADE, signal red 20 GOLDEN PARADE, golden yellow 20 PINK IMPRESSION, largest rose pink 20 IVORY FLORADALE, ivory white 20 AD REM, scarlet with thin golden yellow edge -8-

9 TULIPS DARWIN TULIPS (LONG STEMMED) The Darwin (Single Late Tulips) come in a rainbow of colors. Blooming in May one week later then the Darwin hybrids on long stems (22-24"), they are great in the garden and excellent cut fl owers. Best Topsized Bulbs! Priced per one named variety. ALABASTER, pure white AVIGNON, red/orange with yellow base BIG SMILE, large golden yellow BLUE AIMABLE, velvet lilac blue DEMETER, superb plum purple ESTHER, soft pink, lighter edge, blue base GANDERS RHAPSODY, white with pink & rose spots JUDITH LEYSTER, ivory white-edged deep rose KINGSBLOOD, huge current red MAUREEN, large marble white MENTON, apricot rose, thin light salmon edge MRS. JOHN SCHEEPERS, deep yellow PINK DIAMOND, soft rosy pink QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, the best black tulip REMBRANDT TULIPS, feather & striped mix RENOWN, deep cherry pink SCOTCH LASSIE, lilac lavender SHIRLEY, white with thin purple edge SORBET, pure white with red fl ames SWEET HARMONY, lemon yellow with cream edge WASHINGTON, canary yellow, fl amed red BEST HAND PICKED RAINBOW MIXED - ALL COLORS Per 10 $8.50 Per 25 $17.00 Per 50 $26.00 Per 100 $42.00 Per 500 $ LONG STEMMED DARWIN TULIP COLLECTIONS 100 Bulbs Collection (10 each of 10 varieties above all separately packed and labeled) Total of 100 Outstanding Tulips for... $ Bulbs Collection (10 each of 5 varieties)... $

10 TULIPS BOUQUET TULIPS Multifl owering tulips producing 3-5 fl owers per stem PRAESTANS FUSILIER, orange-scarlet. Early April, ht. 10" GEORGETTE, rich yellow with bleeding red edges. May, ht. 18" TORONTO, deep rosy pink. April, ht. 16" WHITE BOUQUET, pure white. April, ht. 18" $8.50 $17.00 Per 50 Per 100 $26.00 $42.00 GIANT "LEFEBER" TULIPS These are the largest (8") tulip blooms on 3 foot stems. You will be impressed by the colors and the size. Extra long blooming during April and May. BLUSHING BEAUTY, salmon rose with large yellow edge HOCUS POCUS, canary yellow with cherry pink fl ame TEMPLE OF BEAUTY, deep salmon rose with orange edge $9.50 $19.00 Per 50 Per 100 $27.50 $52.00 FRINGED TULIPS Tall large fl owering tulips with exotic fringed edges. Height, 22" BLUE HERON, violet blue with purple, May BURGUNDY LACE, rich wine red, blooms into June FANCY FRILLS, rosy pink with cream base, May FRINGED ELEGANCE, primrose yellow with cream fringe, April $9.50 $19.00 Per 50 Per 100 $27.50 $52.00 PEONY FLOWERING TULIPS Huge Peony-like fl owering tulips on strong stems. Blooming in May, height 18" ANGELIQUE, delicate pink-edged blush pink. Beautiful! This multiflowering variety is a great bedding and cut flower. CARNAVAL de NICE, white with red stripes LILAC PERFECTION, fine lavender shades MAYWONDER, dark rose with cream base MOUNT TACOMA, large pure white flowers MIRANDA, huge cherry red UNCLE TOM, mahogany with maroon tones $9.50 $19.00 Per 50 Per 100 $27.50 $ Double Peony Tulips collection (10 bulbs of 5 named varieties)...$

11 TULIPS LILY FLOWERING TULIPS Elegant long fl owers with gracefully refl exed and pointed tips. Great in the garden and fi ne cut fl owers with strong long stems. May, height 22" ALADDIN, deep scarlet, with thin gold edge CHINA PINK, satiny pink with cream base MARIET TE, delicate salmon pink, large bloom MONA LISA, yellow with raspberry red flames WEST POINT, deep primrose yellow WHITE TRIUMPHATOR, pure white on tall stems BEST MIXED LILY FLOWERING TULIPS $9.50 $19.00 Per 50 Per 100 $27.50 $ LILY TULIPS COLLECTION (10 EACH OF 5 NAMED VARIETIES)... $29.50 PARROT TULIPS Exotic Orchid-like decorative tulips. The large fl ower heads are very showy in the garden and are fragrant cut fl owers. Blooming in late May, height 14-18". APRICOT PARROT, pale apricot tinged pink and green BLACK PARROT, velvety black BLUE PARROT, deep purplish blue ESTELLA RIJNVELD, red flamed white FANTASY, salmon pink with green stripes ORANGE FAVORITE, fragrant orange with green stripes FLAMING PARROT, yellow with crimson flames TEXAS FIRE, raspberry red WHITE PARROT, clear white, green markings BEST HAND MIXED PARROT TULIPS $9.50 $19.00 Per 50 Per 100 $27.50 $52.00 VIRIDIFLORA (GREEN) TULIPS These May blooming tulips have various shades of green in the blooms. GREENLAND, rose pink with soft green stripes. Height 22" SPRING GREEN, ivory white feathered green. Height 1 4" $8.50 $17.00 Per 50 Per 100 $26.00 $

12 DAFFODILS Daffodils and Narcissi are an investment that you will enjoy for years to come. Easy to grow, all they need is good drainage and some sun. Great for naturalizing in the garden or fi elds. Daffodils are part of the Narcissi family and are distinguished by their longer trumpet cups. We sell only the best quality topsize double nosed Daffodil and Narcissi bulbs. Blooming Codes: E - Early (March-April) M - Mid Season (April) L - Late (May) Please note! Those indicated by a * prove to be good for indoor planting. DAFFODILS (Long Trumpets) All great naturalizers. Great cut fl owers. YELLOW CARLTON, largest clear yellow of all the Daffodils or Narcissi. This one is recommended best for naturalizing. Height 16" (E) DUTCH MASTER, large golden yellow. Height 18" (E/M) *KING ALFRED, classic rich golden yellow. Height 16" (E) REMBRANDT, fine lemon yellow. Height 18" (E/M) WHITE *MOUNT HOOD, best white with cream in throat. Height 15" (M) BI-COLORS DAYDREAM, lemon yellow with cream white cup. Height 14" (M/L) FORTISSIMO, large yellow with orange trumpet. Height 16" (M) LAS VEGAS, pure white with large yellow trumpet. Height 16" (M) SPELLBINDER, greenish yellow with white throat. Height 16" (M) PINK CHINESE CORAL, white with soft apricot-pink cup. Height 16" (M) PASSIONALE, white with fragrant large rosy pink cup. Height 14" (L) ROSY SUNRISE, ivory white with coral pink cup. Height 14" (M) SALOME, white with gold rimmed salmon pink cup. Height 14" (M) ROSY WONDER, white with peach rimmed cream cup. Height 16" (L) PINK DAFFODILS BEST HAND MIXED $10.50 $21.00 Per 50 Per 100 $33.00 $59.00 Per 10 $12.50 Per 25 $25.00 Per 50 $35.00 Per 100 $63.00 SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER 100 topsize Daffodils & Narcissi (10 each of 10 labeled varieties - our choice)... $ bulbs collection (10 each of 5 labeled varieties)... $

13 DAFFODILS MIXED FINEST MIX TURE OF DAFFODILS FOR NATURALIZING TOPSIZE BULBS Our MIXED of many different sorts, colors and fl owering times are sure to give two or more fl owers per bulb. These selected topsize naturalizing bulbs will produce for many years. They should be planted 6" deep in well-drained soil and left undisturbed. They are great cut fl owers; just leave the foliage when cutting to ensure them coming back the following year. You will enjoy this fi ne mix for years to come. The best varieties for your naturalized plantings. Per 500 Per 1000 $19.50 $31.00 $54.00 $ $ NARCISSI (Great Cut Flowers!) *CARLTON, largest clear yellow of all the Daffodils or Narcissi. This is the recommended best for naturalizing. Height 16" (E) FLOWER RECORD, pure white with an orange/red edged yellow cup. Very free flowering naturalizer. Height 16" (M) FORTUNE, large golden yellow fl ower with large orange/red cup. Height 16" (M) *ICE FOLLIES, white perianth with a giant flat ruffled pale yellow cup. Turns all white during blooming season. Excellent naturalizer. Height 16" (E/M) $10.50 $21.00 Per 50 Per 100 $33.00 $59.00 DELIBES, yellow with orange edged yellow cup. Height 16" (E/M) FLOWER DRIFT, double white with orange/yellow center. Height 16" (M) ORANGE ICE FOLLIES, white petals with a large frilled golden orange cup. A sport of the excellent Ice Follies variety above. Height 16" (E/M) PROFESSOR EINSTEIN, broad white perianth with a very large flat deep orange cup. Height 16" (M) ICE KING, double sport of Ice Follies above. White with frilled layers of yellow and cream. Height 16" (M) $12.50 $25.00 Per 50 Per 100 $35.00 $63.00 ACTEA, largest Poeticus narcissi. White with golden yellow edvged crimson cup and fragrant. Height 16" (Very Late) OLD PHEASANT EYE (Recurvus), old Poeticus variety of refl exed white perianth with yellow eye rimmed in deep red. Great naturalizer and fragrant. Height 16" (The latest to bloom)vv BROADWAY STAR, white Butterfly narcissi with an orange star on split cup. Height 15" (M) TAHITI, huge Double narcissi of golden yellow with an orange red center. Height 14" (M/L) $13.50 $27.00 Per 50 Per 100 $39.00 $

14 NARCISSI TRIANDRUS NARCISSI These bulbs produce elegant fl owers 4 to 6 on a stem. They are fi ne for the garden, naturalizing or for indoor potting. Fragrant. THALIA, also known as the "Orchid Narcissus." Up to 5 pure white sweet scented fl owers per stem. Height 14" (L L) Per 50 Per100 $11.50 $23.00 $32.00 $59.00 POETAZ (TAZETTA) NARCISSI These are fragrant, bunch fl owering 4 to 6 on a stem. Excellent for rock gardens, naturalizing or for forcing in pots. Great cut fl owers. CHEERFULNESS, fragrant double white with lemon centers. Height 14" (L) CRAGFORD, best early forcer. Pure white with scarlet cups. Fragrant, good perennial. Height 14" (E) GERANIUM, white with orange cups. Good perennial choice. Fragrant. Height 15" (M) SCARLET GEM, yellow with scarlet cups. Height 14" (M) SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL, large double white fl owers with apricot & yellow centers. Very fragrant. Height 15" (L) YELLOW CHEERFULNESS, double soft yellow. Fragrant. Height 14" (L) POETAZ NARCISSI BEST HAND MIXED $12.50 $25.00 Per 50 Per 100 $35.00 $63.00 NARCISSI BOTANICAL SPECIES The following varieties are miniature multifl owering type Narcissi. Excellent for your rock garden or border. They naturalize well and all are good for forcing. Per 50 Per 100 *FEBRUARY GOLD, golden yellow trumpet. Height 12 (E) *JENNY, white with creamy white cup. Height 12 *JETFIRE, canary yellow with orange cups. Height 8 *MINNOW, sweet white with yellow cups. Height 8 (M) *PIPIT, lemon yellow with white cups. Height 12 (M) *TETE-A-TETE, buttercup yellow trumpets. Height 12 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $46.00 $9.00 $18.00 $29.50 $52.00 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $46.00 $6.00 $12.00 $18.50 $32.00 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $46.00 $10.50 $21.00 $33.00 $

15 CROCUS CROCUS (Large Flowering) Colorful Crocus are the fi rst sign of Spring! Great in the garden or anywhere you want to naturalize even under the grass. Early April blooming. Height 6". JOAN OF ARC, largest pure white PICKWICK, white, lilac striped, purple base PURPUREA, extra large dark purple QUEEN OF THE BLUES, large light sky blue REMEMBRANCE, dark blue SNOWSTORM, white, purple base STRIPED BEAUTY, violet stripes on white YELLOW MAMMOTH, clusters of golden yellow MIXED LARGE FLOWERING CROCUS, all colors Per 25 Per 50 $6.50 $10.50 Per 100 Per 500 $19.50 $95.00 CROCUS - SPECIES (Snow Crocus - Multiflowering) These early bunch fl owering Crocus bloom in March. Height 4" Their bright colors and naturalizing habit make them a welcome addition. CREAM BEAUTY, creamy ivory with pale yellow base GIPSY GIRL, yellow with purple-brown stripes PRINCE CLAUS, large white with blue markings SNOWBUNTING, white with lilac purple base LADY KILLER, purple edged white TRICOLOR, lilac blue with white band & yellow throat TOMMASINIANUS VARIETIES: BARR'S PURPLE, rich purple - Squirrel resistant RUBY GIANT, large ruby purple - Squirrel resistant WHITEWELL PURPLE, deep violet purple - multiplies MIXED CROCUS SPECIES Per 25 Per 50 $5.00 $8.50 Per 100 Per 500 $15.00 $70.00 FALL FLOWERING CROCUS Fall blooming crocus and colchicum bloom in September and October. CROCUS SPECIOSUS, deep blue fl owers. Height 4 CROCUS SATIVUS SAFFRON CROCUS, rare purple lilac. Height 5 COLCHICUM THE GIANT, large deep lilac fl owers. Height 10 $8.50 $14.50 $26.00 $13.50 $24.50 $42.00 EACH Per 5 Per 10 $3.50 $15.00 $

16 SPECIALTY BULBS ALLIUMS Summer blooming ornamental onions. Excellent naturalizers and cut fl owers AZUREUM (Caeruleum) 2" deep sky blue ball. July, height 15" COWANII, fragrant white clusters. May, height 20" MOLY, clusters of bright yellow. June, height 12" SPHAEROCEPHALUM (drumstick), 2" purple ball. May, height 24" UNIFOLIUM, pink to lavender pink clusters. June, height 12" MIXED ALLIUMS (above varieties) $5.50 $9.50 $17.00 AFLATUNENSE (Purple Sensation) 4" purple fl ower ball on 36" stem. Excellent cut fl ower. Late May. GIGANTEUM, violet fl owers up to 20" in circumference on a 4 foot stem. Great cut fl ower. June / July blooming. GLOBE MASTER, the largest Allium. Hugh globular asterviolet fl ower head on a 3 foot stem. June / July blooming. Per 50 $8.50 $17.50 $29.00 Per 3 Per 5 Per10 $9.50 $16.50 $30.00 Per 3 Per 5 Per 10 $14.50 $24.50 $45.00 ANEMONES (Grecian Windflowers) The Blanda Anemones are low growing multifl owering daisey-like fl owers. Excellent ground cover for naturalizing and in borders. Perennial April-May. Height 4". BLANDA BLUE, deep blue with fern-like foliage BLANDA ROSEA, lovely pink shades BLANDA WHITE SPLENDOUR, large pure white BLANDA MIXED, blue, pink and white The following Anemones are poppy-like flowers on 10" stems, blooming in June. HOLLANDIA, dazzling scarlet THE BRIDE, pure white BLUE POPPY, dark blue SULPHIDE, violet pink MONARCH de CAEN, single mixed colors -16- $7.50 $12.00 $21.00 $6.50 $10.50 $19.50 CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow) Super naturalizer for rock gardens, under trees and in lawns. Full clusters of star-shaped fl owers. Blooms early April. Height 4-6" LUCILIAE, sky blue with white center $5.50 $9.50 $17.00 SARDENSIS, fi ne dark blue variety $5.50 $9.50 $17.00 PINK GIANT, multifl owering rose pink. Height 8 $7.50 $13.50 $24.00 CAMASSIA 2-3' stems covered with star-shaped blue fl owers. Excellent for shade & naturalizing in damp areas. CUSICKII, light blue. Height 3 ft. LEICHTLINII COERULEA, dark blue. Height 2-3 ft. Per 50 $14.50 $27.50 $47.50 $12.50 $23.50 $42.50

17 SPECIALTY BULBS DUTCH IRIS These elegant iris grow easily and make great cut fl owers. May-June, height 16" GOLDEN HARVEST, deep golden yellow PROFESSOR BLAAUW, rich royal blue PURPLE SENSATION, deep purple, yellow blotch WHITE WEDGEWOOD, pure white, yellow blotch DUTCH IRIS BEST MIXED DWARF IRIS Dwarf iris are good for rock gardens and forcing indoors. April, height 5" DANFORDIAE, bright yellow with speckles, scented RETICULATA HARMONY, royal blue with yellow blotch Per 25 Per 50 $6.50 $10.50 Per 100 Per 500 $19.50 $95.00 $5.50 $9.50 $17.00 ERANTHIS HYEMALIS (Winter Aconite) Early golden yellow buttercup-like fl owers on 2" stems. Multiplies once established. Early March. $7.50 $12.00 $21.00 ERYTHRONIUM PAGODA (Trout Lily or Dog's Tooth Violet) 4 to 5 golden yellow lilly-like fl owers per stem. Naturalizes in semi-shade. May, height 12" Per 5 $4.95 $9.50 $19.50 FRITILLARIA CROWN IMPERIALS Majestic 3 foot tall stem, crowned with clusters of bright colored, bell-shaped flowers. Blooms in May. Plant 8" deep, 12" apart in rich well-drained soil. RUBRA MAXIMA, deep red flowers LUTEA MAXIMA, golden yellow flowers PERSICA "PERSIAN BELLS", dark plum purple bell flowers FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS (Snake's Head) Checkered white and purple bell fl owers. Blooms in May. Height 12" IPHEION (Tritelia) WISLEY BLUE Fragrant deep blue star-shaped fl owers. Blooms in May. Height 6" FREESIA MIXED Mixed colors or pink, yellow, white, blue and red. Fragrant bell-shaped fl owers. Great for the greenhouse! EACH Per 3 Per 10 $4.95 $13.50 $42.00 $7.50 $13.50 $24.00 $5.50 $9.50 $17.00 $12.00 $18.50 $

18 SPECIALTY BULBS MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths) TOPSIZE BULBS Free fl owering and easy to grow, the fl owers are bright and left undisturbed will naturalize - multiply. Great planted in front of daffodils and tulips. April blooming. BLUE SPIKE, double form of early giant. Height 6" BOTRYOIDES ALBUM, pure white muscari. Height 5" EARLY GIANT, rich royal blue fl owers scented. Height 6" PUSCHKINIA LIBANOTICA (Striped Squill) Scilla-like flowers white & light blue with dark blue veins. Excellent naturalizer. April blooming. Height 6" $6.50 $10.50 $19.50 $5.50 $9.50 $17.00 $5.50 $9.50 $17.00 RANUNCULUS (Peony Flowering) Wonderful bold mixed colors of 3" Peony-like fl owers. Blooms in July. Height 12" $8.00 $13.00 $23.00 SCILLA CAMPANULATA (Hyacinthoides) Also called Spanish Bluebells. Multiflowering clusters of bell-shaped flowers. Extremely hardy and will thrive in shade. Good naturalizer for the woods. April-May bloom. Height 12". BLUE GIANT, large deep blue ROSE QUEEN, fi ne pink WHITE TRIUMPHATOR, pure white SCILLA CAMPANULATA MIXED COLORS ENGLISH BLUEBELLS (Scilla Nutans/Non Scripta) Clusters of deep blue bell fl owers on 1 foot stems. Fragrant naturalizer. May-June blooming. $8.50 $14.50 $26.00 $12.00 $18.50 $32.00 SCILLA SIBERICA ("Spring Beauty") Masses of rich deep blue. Very early April blooming. Height 6" (Also known as SIBERIAN SQUILL) SNOWDROPS (Galanthus Nivalis) Lovely white fl owers. Naturalizer blooms in March. Height 5" STAR OF BETHLEHEM White star-shaped fl owers. May blooming. Height 6" SPARAXIS (Wand Flowers) Bright, vibrant mixed colors. May blooming. Height 8" $8.00 $13.00 $23.00 $8.50 $14.50 $26.00 $5.50 $9.50 $

19 INDOOR FLOWERING BULBS Amaryllis and the various narcissi bulbs listed below can be forced indoors for the holidays and through the winter. Complete growing instructions will be sent with each order. These bulbs can be planted outdoors in warm climates only (zones 7-10). We can mail Amaryllis as Christmas gifts with a card. AMARYLLIS - Exhibition Hybrids (Bulbs 36/up cm.) The Exhibition Amaryllis have 4-6 extra large blooms (8" across) on each of 2-3 (20" stems) produced per bulb. Glorious trumpet-shaped blooms. APPLEBLOSSOM, white with pink striping BOUQUET, fine salmon MINERVA, velvety red and white stripes ORANGE SOUVEREIGN, bright orange RED LION, glowing scarlet-red STAR OF HOLLAND, red with white star in throat SUSAN, rosy pink WHITE CHRISTMAS, white with green throat Each Per 50 $8.50 $75.00 $ $ Your choice...any Amaryllis varieties! AMARYLLIS - Novelty (Bulbs 32/up cm.) These unusual miniature and double flowering varieties produce 4-6 (5" blooms) on 2-3 (12-14" stems). Great in pots. Unsurpassed for their exotic beauty. APHRODITE, double white with pink feathered edges JEWEL, white petals with a double inner cup, green throat LADY JANE, double variety of deep apricot rose PICOTEE, pure white with fine narrow red edge RED PEACOCK, double variety of deep red Each Per 50 $8.50 $75.00 $ $ Your choice...any Amaryllis varieties! PAPERWHITES - INDOOR NARCISSI Our famous best strain top-quality bulbs especially grown for us in Israel. Size 16-17cm. PAPERWHITE (ZIVA) Fragrant white for early blooming. Christmas (October - January) PAPERWHITE (GALILEA) For late blooming. (February - March) CHINESE SACRED LILY White with yellow cup, fragrant and very nice! GRAND SOLEIL D'OR Yellow with golden yellow center, unscented. Per 10 Per 50 Per 100 Per 1000 $7.50 $25.50 $46.00 $ $8.50 $26.50 $48.00 $ $9.50 $31.00 $52.00 $ $9.50 $31.00 $52.00 $ UNIT C Narcissi PAPERWHITES (Ziva) in display carton...$

20 DAY LILIES (Hemerocallis Roots) Day lilies are a great hardy perennial - grows in sun or partial shade with blooms all summer long. Plant 3 or more in a clump and they will multiply to give you summer after summer of wonderful blooms. Great in mass plantings for naturalizing (plant 18-24" apart). Try planting some in front of your tulips and daffodils. After your early spring bulbs have bloomed, your will hide the foliage and provide a bright succession of blooms through the summer. TALL DAYLILIES PER 3 PER 10 PER 25 BAJA, large 6 red blooms with green throats. Good form. Award winner. June - July on 26 stems. Multifl owering. BONNIE BARBARA ALLEN, rose pink with greenish yellow throats on 30 stems with large 6 blooms. A real beauty with an extended summer bloom. FRANS HALS, deep rose orange with every other petal a pure yellow with greenish throat. July - August, 28 tall. $9.00 $25.00 $59.00 $9.00 $25.00 $59.00 $7.50 $19.50 $45.00 HALL S PINK, low growing light pink. Fine for garden or borders with blooms through late summer on 20 stems. HYPERION, a delightful fragrant lemon yellow, very prolifi c outstanding naturalizer with an extended bloom period. Blooms July through the summer on 40 stems. ICE CARNIVAL, cream white with green throat. Rebloomer. Fragrant, blooming in July. Height 28 $9.00 $25.00 $59.00 $9.00 $25.00 $59.00 $9.00 $25.00 $59.00 RED MAGIC, nonfading red with a yellow throat. Blooms late June through the summer on 36 stems. $7.50 $19.50 $45.00 MINIATURE DAYLILIES EACH PER 3 PER 10 STELLA de ORO, 15 plants bear a profusion of 3 golden yellow bell fl owers. Blooming from late spring through fall. The longest blooming daylily there is. Outstanding in the garden or borders. $7.50 $18.00 $55.00 WILD DAYLILIES PER10 PER 25 PER 50 PER 100 FULVA TAWNY, (also known as EUROPA). The wild daylily seen in the country side. Orange with a little gold and red in the throat. Excellent for naturalizing anywhere. Blooms June through July on 4 stems. $10.00 $22.50 $39.50 $

21 LILY BULBS PLEASE NOTE: IN STOCK STARTING OCTOBER, 2002 Lilies are hardy bulbs producing wonderful multiblooming fragrant fl owers on strong stems. Colorful groupings in the garden and great cut fl owers. Listed in blooming order (June, July & August). ASIATIC LILIES (June Blooming) ENCHANTMENT, the most prolific lily. 10 to 16 blooms of blazing orange red with black spots on 3' stems. Most popular and long lasting. CONNECTICUT KING, vivid buttercup yellow with a golden flush. Height 3'. CRETE, rich rose pink. Great cut flower. Height 3' LOVELITE, intense cherry red with huge flowers on 3' stems. Per 3 Per 6 $7.50 $13.50 $19.50 $39.00 CHINESE TRUMPET LILIES (July Blooming) LILIUM CANDIDUM (Madonna Lily), fragrant pure white trumpets massed on a 4' stem. Virus free - Cascade Strain - Excellent! AMETHYST TEMPLE, large fragrant trumpets of deep magenta pinks on 5' stems. Excellent cut flower. GOLDEN TEMPLE, rich golden yellow trumpets with reverse of darker gold brushed with purple-maroon on the outside. Fragrant on 4-5' stems. REGALE, large fragrant pure white with yellow throated trumpets with maroon to pink reverse on 3-4' stems. Per 3 Per 6 $8.50 $15.00 $22.50 $49.00 ORIENTAL LILIES (August/September Blooming) CASA BLANCA, a magnificent large velvety pure white of great substance on 4' stems. Fragrant. The most popular white lily. JOURNEY'S END, superb large flowers of a beautiful pink magenta rose with a white edge (a hint of lilac and crimson spots). Fragrant on 4' stems. LE REVE, clear pink with a touch of cream yellow in the throat. A fragrant Oriental that blooms July and August on 3-4' stems. SPECIOSUM RUBRUM, rose pink and crimson with white-edged pendant flowers, heavily recurved. Very fragrant on 4' stems. STARGAZER, upward facing blooms of crimson-rose with a pure white edge. Fragrant on 2' stems. Great cut flowers. Per 3 Per 6 $12.00 $22.50 $35.00 $75.00 Per 3 Per 6 $8.50 $15.00 $22.50 $

22 PERENNIALS BEARDED IRIS Brilliant colored, graceful flowers in June on 3' stems. Plant in colors or in mixed groupings. Easy to grow - plant 1' apart - in any well-drained sunny location. BLACK DRAGON, deep purple FLAMING DAY, fine warm salmon orange IMMORTALITY, pure white - rebloomer PINK HORIZON, bright flamingo pink VICTORIA FALLS, beautiful clear blue Per 3 Per 10 $9.50 $27.50 Per 25 Per 50 $65.00 $ SIBERIAN IRIS Showy beardless flowers with attractive leaves blooming in June. Performs best in moist areas and the clumps will multiply year after year. Height 40" Per 3 Per 10 CAESAR'S BROTHER, rich deep blue flowers SNOW QUEEN, white $9.50 $27.50 Per 25 Per 50 $65.00 $ PEONIES (Paeonia) Rich heavy fragrant blooms in June on 2' stems. Great cut flowers. Plant in groupings 2' apart. Large heavy 3-5 eye clumps - only the best! FELIX CROUSSE, large brilliant red scarlet SARAH BERNHARDT, best seashell pink SHIRLEY TEMPLE, white with blush of pink in center EACH Per 3 Per 10 $4.95 $13.50 $

23 Messelaar Bulb Co., Inc. PO Box 269 Ipswich, MA Fall 2002 (978) / FAX (978) TOTAL AMOUNT FOR BULBS MA RESIDENTS ONLY - 5% SALES TAX SHIPPING & HANDLING - ORDERS LESS THAN $ ADD $4.50 SHIPPING & HANDLING - ORDERS OVER $ ADD 10% -23- Thank You For Your Order!

24 D I S P L AY C O L L E C T I O N S Includes Picture with Each Variety UNIT #C-59 $75.00 per case 150 Daffodils Collection Large Double Nosed Bulbs 50 KING ALFRED, yellow trumpet 50 MOUNT HOOD, white trumpet 50 SALOME, white/salmon pink trumpet UNIT #C-61 $75.00 per case 150 Narcissi Collection Large Double Nosed Bulbs 50 CARLTON, large clear yellow 50 ICE FOLLIES, white pale yellow cup 50 PASSIONALE, white w/pink & white cup UNIT #C-69 $75.00 per case 150 Fragrant Late Blooming Narcissi 50 CHEERFULNESS, double white w/yellow 50 THALIA, sweet scented white fl owers 50 ACTEA, white w/yellow-edged red cup UNIT #C-3 $82.00 per case Indoor Forcing Narcissi 200 PAPER WHITES, fragrant white UNIT #C-82 $ per case 600 Large Flowering Crocus 150 each of purple, yellow, white & striped UNIT #C-10 $65.00 per case 200 Darwin Hybrid Tulips 50 APELDOORN, scarlet red 50 GOLDEN APELDOORN, golden yellow 50 OLLIOULES, rose pink w/ivory edge 50 BEAUTY OF APELDOORN, yellow/apricot UNIT #C-14 $68.00 per case 200 Bicolor Tulips 50 SHIRLEY, white w/purple edge 50 DAYDREAM, yellow turning to salmon 50 ESTER, pink with blue base 50 SPRING GREEN, white w/green stripes UNIT #C-16 $72.00 per case 200 Novelty Tulips 50 ANGELIQUE, double blush pink 50 BLUE AIMABLE, velvet lilac blue 50 APRICOT BEAUTY, soft salmon 50 WHITE TRIUMPHATOR, white UNIT #C-18 $75.00 per case 200 Largest Blooming Tulips 50 PARADE, signal red 50 GOLDEN PARADE, yellow w/black base 50 PINK IMPRESSION, rose pink 50 IVORY FLORADALE, ivory white UNIT #C-85 $ per case 500 Naturalizing Bulb Collection 150 GRAPE HYACINTHS, blue 150 SNOWDROPS, white 150 SCILLA SPRING BEAUTY, blue 50 ALLIUM PURPLE SENSATION, purple -24- UNIT #C-05 $68.00 per case 200 Emperor Tulips Collection 50 PINK EMPEROR, rose pink 50 WHITE EMPEROR, large white 50 RED EMPEROR, large red 50 YELLOW EMPEROR, golden yellow