Fall 2013 Catalog. The Best Imported Bulbs. Retail / Wholesale. Many New Varieties. Phone (978) FAX (978)

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1 Fall 2013 Catalog The Best Imported Bulbs Retail / Wholesale Many New Varieties Phone (978) FAX (978) Quality Since

2 DEAR GARDENER-LANDSCAPER, We are proud to present our Fall, 2013 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 finest 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@comcast.net should you have any questions. Full planting instructions are included with your order. Thank you for your patronage! The Messelaars ORDERING INFORMATION Messelaar Bulb Company s retail store will open for business on September 3rd, 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 Master Card 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 17th, 2013 Monday through Saturday... 9 am to 6 PM Sunday... 1 PM to 6 PM We carry a complete stock of the finest 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. From the west, take Route 133 east to Rowley, then onto Route 1A south through Ipswich. Route 1 Route 133 Route 1A North to Newburyport Route 1A / Rt 133 Downtown Ipswich Route 133 to Essex Messelaar Bulb Company 160 County Road COME AND VISIT US! We are more than happy to help you. Come pick out your own bulbs! Route 1A 1 Mile Hamilton / Ipswich Town Line Our 67th Year TERMS OF SALE & SHIPPING Fall 2013 All prices are FOB Ipswich, Massachusetts. Cash, check, Visa or Master Card 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 finest quality and Topsize. Certified 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 flowering 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 Table of Contents HYACINTHS... 4 TULIPS... 5 KAUFMANNIANA GREIGII TULIPS... 5 BOTANICAL (SPECIES) TULIPS (APRIL BLOOMING)... 5 EMPEROR TULIPS... 6 SINGLE EARLY TULIPS DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS... 7 TRIUMPH TULIPS DARWIN HYBRID TULIPS... 8 DARWIN TULIPS (LONG STEMMED)... 9 BOUQUET TULIPS PEONY FLOWERING TULIPS GIANT LEFEBER TULIPS LILY FLOWERING TULIPS PARROT TULIPS VIRIDIFLORA (GREEN) TULIPS DAFFODILS DAFFODILS (LONG TRUMPETS) DAFFODILS MIXED NARCISSI (LARGE & SMALL CUPS) TRIANDRUS NARCISSI POETAZ (TAZETTA) NARCISSI NARCISSI BOTANICAL SPECIES CROCUS...15 CROCUS (LARGE FLOWERING) CROCUS - SPECIES (SNOW CROCUS - MULTIFLOWERING) FALL FLOWERING CROCUS SPECIALTY BULBS...16 ALLIUMS ANEMONES (GRECIAN WINDFLOWERS) CHIONODOXA (GLORY OF THE SNOW) CAMASSIA DUTCH IRIS DWARF IRIS FRITILLARIA CROWN IMPERIALS LEUCOJUM AESTIVUM (SUMMER SNOWFLAKE) FREESIA MIXED IPHEION (TRITELIA) WISLEY BLUE FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS (SNAKE'S HEAD) ERANTHIS HYEMALIS (WINTER ACONITE) MUSCARI (GRAPE HYACINTHS) TOPSIZE BULBS PUSCHKINIA LIBANOTICA (STRIPED SQUILL) SNOWDROPS (GALANTHUS NIVALIS) SCILLA SIBERICA ("SPRING BEAUTY") ENGLISH BLUEBELLS (SCILLA NUTANS/NON SCRIPTA) SCILLA CAMPANULATA (HYACINTHOIDES) RANUNCULUS (PEONY FLOWERING) SCILLA SIBERICA ALBA DOUBLE SNOWDROPS INDOOR FORCING...19 AMARYLLIS - EXHIBITION HYBRIDS (BULBS 36/UP CM.) AMARYLLIS - NOVELTY (BULBS 32/UP CM.) PAPERWHITES - INDOOR NARCISSI DAYLILIES (Hemerocallis Roots) LILY BULBS...21 ASIATIC LILIES (JUNE BLOOMING) CHINESE TRUMPET LILIES (JULY BLOOMING) ORIENTAL LILIES (AUGUST/SEPTEMBER BLOOMING) PERENNIALS BEARDED IRIS SIBERIAN IRIS PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS ORDER FORM...23 DISPLAY COLLECTIONS

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 10 Topsize Finest Forcing Quality Large Size Garden Size cm $7.50 $12.50 $25.00 $44.00 $ cm $6.50 $11.50 $23.00 $42.00 $68.00 WHITES L'INNOCENCE, fine white, easy forcing TOP WHITE, full pure white bloom BLUES BLUE JACKET, rich deep blue, very fragrant DELFT BLUE, bright porcelain blue, good forcer PETER STUYVESANT, vivid purple/rich royal blue SKY JACKET, wisteria blue PINKS & REDS & ASSORTED COLORS CITY OF HAARLEM, soft primrose yellow GIPSY QUEEN, soft salmon appricot JAN BOS, the finest 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 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...$3.50 Price for group of 3...$9.50 Price for group of 12...$

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 CHOPIN, creamy lemon yellow, pink blotch HEART S DELIGHT, carmine red/pink edge SHAKESPEARE, carmine red/edged salmon SHOWWINNER, cardinal red STRESA, red with a yellow edge TULIPS GREIGII TULIPS Per 10 $8.50 $17.00 $26.00 $45.00 CORSAGE, salmon rose w/thin apricot edge PRAESTANS FUSILIER, orange scarlet, ht. 10 PINOCCHIO, scarlet with ivory edge RED RIDING HOOD, bright scarlet - excellent SWEET LADY, rose pink w/cream base UNITED STATES, rose red w/apricot edges, ht LOW GROWING TULIP COLLECTION (10 bulbs each of five (5) varieties) Kaufmanniana & Greigii - total of fifty (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 find the bulbs and flowers miniature in nature & multiflowering. BAKERI LILAC WONDER, lilac w/yellow & white, ht. 6" DASYSTEMON TARDA, multiflowering yellow & white, ht. 4" LITTLE BEAUTY, cherry w/white edged blue centers, ht. 4" LITTLE PRINCESS, orange w/cream & black centers, ht. 4" TURKESTANICA, white w/apricot centers, fragrant, ht. 10" Per 10 $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 flowers of striking brilliant colors. Excellent for bedding on strong 14" stems blooming in April with the daffodils. Purchase 25 Bulbs of ONE variety at twice the price of 10 APRICOT EMPEROR, apricot w/rose sheen 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 GOLDEN EMPEROR, deep canary yellow WHITE EMPEROR, large long-lasting white Per 10 Per 50 Per 100 $9.50 $27.50 $48.00 $9.50 $27.50 $48.00 $8.50 $26.00 $42.00 $9.50 $27.50 $48.00 $8.50 $26.00 $42.00 $8.50 $26.00 $42.00 $8.50 $26.00 $42.00 $8.50 $26.00 $ 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. CHRISTMAS DREAM, warm fuchsia pink, white base CHRISTMAS MARVEL, bright cherry pink CHRISTMAS ORANGE, orange with fuchsia flames MERRY CHRISTMAS, blood red w/cream base PRINCESS IRENE, dark orange with purple flames PURPLE PRINCE, early lilac purple WHITE MARVEL, glistening white 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 $

7 TULIPS DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS Excellent for bedding or forcing. Double Early Tulips bloom in April with large peonylike flowers on sturdy stems (12" tall). Long lasting blooms. ABBA, deep scarlet, good forcer MONTE CARLO, huge yellow, long lasting MONSELLA, canary yellow flamed red PEACH BLOSSOM, rose pink, good forcer BEST HAND MIXED DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS 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 Per 10 $9.50 Per 25 $19.00 Per 50 $27.50 Per 100 $48.00 APRICOT FOX, peach pink with broad apricot edge ANNIE SCHILDER, fragrant orange CANDY PRINCE, soft pink with lilac hue DON QUICHOTTE, deep rose with purple sheen HOLLANDIA, fine cardinal red INNUENDO, white with broad magenta edges NEGRITA, deep purple PASSIONALE, lilac purple, cream base ROSALIE, pale pink with rose pink highlights STRONG GOLD, deep golden yellow, excellent tulip SUNNY PRINCE, soft yellow with broad lemon edges WHITE DREAM, large ivory white Per 10 $8.50 Per 25 $17.00 Per 50 $26.00 Per 100 $45.00 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 APELDOORN S ELITE, cherry red w/yellow edge BEAUTY OF APELDOORN, yellow flushed apricot BIG CHIEF, rose pink with silver sheen GOLDEN APELDOORN, deep yellow, black base JEWEL OF SPRING, soft yellow, thin red edge OLLIOULES, old rose w/ivory edges Per 10 $7.50 Per 25 $15.00 Per 50 $24.00 Per 100 $42.00 Per 500 $ AD REM, carmine rose with thin golden yellow edge APRICOT IMPRESSION, rose pink w/apricot edge DAYDREAM, starts yellow & turns to soft salmon apricot ELIZABETH ARDEN, dark salmon pink GOLDEN PARADE, largest golden yellow IVORY FLORADALE, huge ivory white LIGHTNING SUN, dark salmon orange, fragrant PARADE, signal red, largest bloom PINK IMPRESSION, the best & largest pink grown RED IMPRESSION, large, ruby red WHITE CLOUD (Syn. Hakuun), large pure white Per 10 $8.50 Per 25 $17.00 Per 50 $26.00 Per 100 $45.00 Per 500 $ DARWIN HYBRID TULIP COLLECTION (PERENNIAL TULIP COLLECTION) - SPECIAL OFFER! 100 ALL LABELED FOR ONLY $48.00 The Best Tulips - Darwin Hybrids 20 PARADE, large signal red 20 GOLDEN PARADE, golden yellow 20 PINK IMPRESSION, large clear pink 20 IVORY FLORADALE, ivory white 20 DAYDREAM, soft salmon apricot -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 flowers. Best Topsized Bulbs! Priced per one named variety. BIG SMILE, large golden yellow BLUE AIMABLE, velvet lilac blue CUM LAUDE, violet purple, cream base DORDOGNE, raspberry rose w/tangerine edge DREAMLAND, white w/cherry pink edge FRANCOISE, white w/soft lemon yellow flame KINGSBLOOD, huge current red LA COURTINE, soft yellow, red stripes MAUREEN, large marble white MENTON, apricot rose, thin light salmon edge MRS. JOHN SCHEEPERS, deep yellow PINK DIAMOND, soft rosy pink QUEEN OF BARTIGONS, long lasting coral pink QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, the best black tulip RENOWN, deep cherry pink SHIRLEY, white with thin purple edge SORBET, white with cardinal red flames BEST HAND PICKED RAINBOW MIXED - ALL COLORS Per 10 $8.50 Per 25 $17.00 Per 50 $26.00 Per 100 $45.00 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 Multiflowering tulips producing 3-5 flowers per stem ANTOINETTE, lemon yellow with salmon pink edges. May, ht. 16 CANDY CLUB, white w/pink & lilac edges. May, ht. 18" FLORETTE, yellow with dark red edges. May, ht. 20" TORONTO, deep rosy pink. April, ht. 14" WHITE BOUQUET, white with ivory base. April, ht. 14 $8.50 $17.00 Per 50 Per 100 $26.00 $45.00 GIANT "LEFEBER" TULIPS These are the largest (8") tulip blooms on 3 foot stems. You will be impressed by the colors and the size. Long blooming during April and May. BLUSHING BEAUTY, salmon rose & apricot w/lemon base EL NINO, vibrant golden yellow flushed salmon HOCUS POCUS, canary yellow with cherry pink flame TEMPLE OF BEAUTY, deep salmon rose with orange edge $10.50 $21.00 Per 50 Per 100 $29.50 $52.00 PEONY FLOWERING TULIPS Huge Peony-like flowering 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. BLACK HERO, double black with maroon sheen BLUE SPECTACLE, large violet purple w/blue flush BRITT, large double flowers of rose with lilac sheen CREAM UPSTAR, primrose yellow with rose edges MOUNT TACOMA, large pure white flowers ORANGE PRINCESS, orange w/purple flames RED ACE, brilliant large double scarlet blooms YELLOW MOUNTAIN, luscious creamy lemon yellow $9.50 $19.00 Per 50 Per 100 $27.50 $

11 TULIPS LILY FLOWERING TULIPS Elegant long flowers with gracefully reflexed and pointed tips. Great in the garden and fine cut flowers with strong long stems. May, height 22" BALLADE, medium purple w/white edge BURGUNDY, deep purplish violet CHINA PINK, satiny pink with cream base MARIETTE, delicate salmon pink, large bloom PURPLE DREAM, purple with blue flush 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 $48.00 PARROT TULIPS Exotic Orchid-like decorative tulips. The large flower heads are very showy in the garden and are fragrant cut flowers. Blooming in late May, height 14-18". APRICOT PARROT, soft apricot w/rose-pink & cream BLACK PARROT, velvety black BLUE PARROT, deep violet blue ESTELLA RIJNVELD, deep red w/cream & white flames FANTASY, salmon pink with green stripes GREEN WAVE, pink with green flames, cream base ORANGE FAVORITE, fragrant orange with green stripes ROCOCO, red with purple and green flames TEXAS FLAME, yellow w/crimson & green flames WHITE PARROT, clear white, green markings BEST HAND MIXED PARROT TULIPS $9.50 $19.00 Per 50 Per 100 $27.50 $48.00 VIRIDIFLORA (Green) TULIPS These May blooming tulips have various shades of green in the blooms. CHINA TOWN, pink to rose pink w/green flames. Height 18 GREENLAND, rose pink with soft green stripes. Height 22" SPRING GREEN, ivory white feathered green. Height 14" $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 fields. 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 flowers. 10% DISCOUNT ON PURCHASE OF 500 OR MORE OF ANY ONE NAMED VARIETY! YELLOW CARLTON, largest clear yellow of all the Daffodils or Narcissi. This one is recommended best for naturalizing. Height 16" (E) *KING ALFRED, classic rich golden yellow. Height 16" (E) 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 ACCENT, white w/salmon-rose rimmed apricot-pink cup. Ht 16" (M) PASSIONALE, white with fragrant large soft pink cup. Height 14" (L) PINK CHARM, white w/salmon rose rimmed cream cup. Ht 14 (LM) 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 $12.50 $25.00 Per 50 Per 100 $38.00 $68.00 Per 10 $14.50 Per 25 $29.00 Per 50 $42.00 Per 100 $72.00 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 MIXTURE OF DAFFODILS FOR NATURALIZING TOPSIZE BULBS Our MIXED of many different sorts, colors and flowering times are sure to give two or more flowers 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 flowers; just leave the foliage when cutting to ensure them coming back the following year. You will enjoy this fine mix for years to come. The best varieties for your naturalized plantings. Per 500 Per 1000 $23.00 $34.00 $59.00 $ $ NARCISSI (Large & Small Cups) *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 14" (M) FORTUNE, large golden yellow flower with large deep orange 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) $12.50 $25.00 Per 50 Per 100 $38.00 $68.00 BARRETT BROWNING, white with orange cup. Height 16 (E) FLOWER DRIFT, double white w/apricot-orange center. Height 16" (M) LORIKEET, lemon yellow with a pink trumpet. Height 16" (M) PINZA, yellow with orange edged yellow cup. Height 14 (E/M) $14.50 $29.00 Per 50 Per 100 $42.00 $72.00 ACTEA, largest Poeticus narcissi. White w/small golden yellow & green cup edged crimson. Fragrant. Height 16" (May) MY STORY, double white with rich deep salmon center. Height 14 (M/L) OLD PHEASANT EYE (Recurvus), old Poeticus variety of reflexed white perianth w/yellow cup w/green eye rimmed in deep red. Naturalizer and fragrant. Height 14" (May) PAPILLON BLANC, overlapping pedals of white w/green in the throat. Height 16 (M/L) TAHITI, huge Double narcissi of golden yellow with an orange red center. Height 14" (M/L) OBDAM, huge glistening double white blooms, fragrant. Height 16 (M/L) $15.50 $31.00 Per 50 Per 100 $44.00 $

14 NARCISSI TRIANDRUS NARCISSI These bulbs produce elegant flowers 4 to 6 on a stem. Fragrant - naturalizers THALIA, also known as the "Orchid Narcissus." Up to 5 pure white sweet scented flowers per stem. Height 14" (L) ICE WINGS, scented white flowers w/long cups. Ht. 12 (EM) Per 50 Per100 $12.50 $25.00 $38.00 $68.00 POETAZ (Tazetta) NARCISSI These are fragrant, bunch flowering 4 to 6 on a stem. Excellent for rock gardens, naturalizing or for forcing in pots. Great cut flowers. Height 14 CHEERFULNESS, double white with lemon centers (L) CRAGFORD, Pure white w/orange cups. Best forcer (E) GERANIUM, white with orange cups. Good perennial (M) SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL, large double white flowers with apricot & yellow centers. Very fragrant. (L) YELLOW CHEERFULNESS, double soft yellow. (L) $14.50 $29.00 Per 50 Per 100 $42.00 $72.00 NARCISSI BOTANICAL SPECIES The following varieties are miniature multiflowering type Narcissi. Excellent for your rock garden or border. They naturalize well and all are good for forcing. Per 10 *BELL SONG, 3-5 blooms white w/pink cups. Height 12 (L) *FEBRUARY GOLD, golden yellow trumpet. Height 12 (E) *HAWERA, pale yellow flowers, scented. Ht. 8 (L) *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) *RIP van WINKLE, double yellow sunburst flowers. Ht. 8 (M) *TETE-A-TETE, buttercup yellow trumpets. Height 12 TOPOLINO, white w/yellow trumpet cup. Ht. 10 (M) $9.00 $18.00 $29.50 $52.00 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $46.00 $7.50 $15.00 $24.00 $42.00 $10.50 $21.00 $33.00 $59.00 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $46.00 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $46.00 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $46.00 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $46.00 $10.50 $21.00 $33.00 $59.00 $8.50 $17.00 $26.50 $

15 CROCUS CROCUS (Large Flowering) Colorful Crocus are the first 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 YELLOW MAMMOTH, clusters of golden yellow Per 25 Per 50 $6.50 $10.50 Per 100 Per 500 $19.50 $95.00 MIXED LARGE FLOWERING CROCUS, all colors CROCUS - SPECIES (Snow Crocus - Multiflowering) These early bunch flowering 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 TRICOLOR, lilac blue with white band & yellow throat TOMMASINIANUS VARIETIES: BARR'S PURPLE, rich purple - Squirrel resistant RUBY GIANT, large ruby purple - Squirrel resistant TOMMASINIANUS, pale lavender blue 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 flowers. Height 4 CROCUS SATIVUS SAFFRON CROCUS, rare purple lilac. Height 5 COLCHICUM LILAC WONDER, large deep lilac flowers. 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 flowers 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" $6.50 $10.50 $18.50 ALLIUM PURPLE SENSATION 4" purple flower ball on 36" stem. Excellent cut flower. Late May. GIGANTEUM, violet flowers up to 20" in circumference on a 4 foot stem. Great cut flower. June / July blooming. GLOBE MASTER, the largest Allium. Huge globular asterviolet flower head on a 3 foot stem. June / July blooming. MONT EVEREST, white 6 globe on 3 stems. June/July Per 50 $8.50 $17.50 $29.00 Per 3 Per 5 Per10 $10.50 $18.50 $35.00 Per 3 Per 5 Per 10 $17.50 $28.50 $52.00 ANEMONES (Grecian Windflowers) The Blanda Anemones are low growing multiflowering daisey-like flowers. Excellent ground cover for naturalizing and in borders. Perennial April-May. Height 4". BLANDA BLUE, deep blue with fern-like foliage 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 (Mr. Fokker), dark blue SULPHIDE, violet pink MONARCH de CAEN, single mixed colors -16- $8.50 $12.50 $23.00 $7.50 $12.00 $21.00 CHIONODOXA (Glory of the Snow) Super naturalizer for rock gardens, under trees and in lawns. Full clusters of star-shaped flowers. Blooms early April. Height 4-6" LUCILIAE, sky blue with white centers $6.50 $10.50 $18.50 SARDENSIS, fine dark blue variety $7.50 $12.00 $21.00 GIGANTEA ALBA, lovely multi-flowering white $8.50 $12.50 $23.00 CAMASSIA 2-3' stems covered with star-shaped flowers. Excellent for shade & naturalizing May/June. LEICHTLINII ALBA, white. Height 2-3 ft. LEICHTLINII COERULEA, dark blue. Height 2-3 ft. Per 50 $24.50 $47.50 $84.50 $27.50 $52.00 $94.50

17 SPECIALTY BULBS DUTCH IRIS These elegant iris grow easily and make great cut flowers. May-June, height 16" PROFESSOR BLAUW, rich royal blue WHITE EXCELSIOR, pure white, yellow blotch DUTCH IRIS BEST MIXED, blue, white, yellow & salmon 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 $7.50 $12.00 Per 100 Per 500 $21.00 $95.00 $6.50 $10.50 $18.50 ERANTHIS HYEMALIS (Winter Aconite) Early golden yellow buttercup-like flowers on 2" stems. Multiplies once established. Early March. $8.50 $12.50 $23.00 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 Per 3 Per 5 Per 10 $16.50 $24.50 $45.00 FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS (Snake's Head) Checkered white and purple bell flowers. Blooms in May. Height 12" IPHEION (Tritelia) WISLEY BLUE Fragrant deep blue star-shaped flowers. Blooms in May. Height 6" FREESIA MIXED Mixed colors or pink, yellow, white, blue and red. Fragrant bell-shaped flowers. Great for the greenhouse! LEUCOJUM AESTIVUM (Summer Snowflake) Large white bells with green tips. Moisture tolerant naturalizer. Blooms in May/June. Height 12"-15 $8.50 $12.50 $23.00 $8.50 $12.50 $23.00 $12.00 $19.50 $36.00 $13.50 $24.50 $

18 SPECIALTY BULBS MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths) TOPSIZE BULBS Free flowering and easy to grow, the flowers 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 flowers scented. Height 6" PUSCHKINIA LIBANOTICA (Striped Squill) Scilla-like flowers white & light blue with dark blue veins. Excellent naturalizer. April blooming. Height 6" $7.50 $12.00 $21.00 $6.50 $10.50 $18.50 $6.50 $10.50 $18.50 RANUNCULUS (Peony Flowering) Wonderful bold mixed colors of 3" Peony-like flowers. Blooms in July. Height 12" $9.50 $16.50 $28.00 SCILLA CAMPANULATA (Hyacinthoides - Hispanicas) 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 violet blue WHITE TRIUMPHATOR, pure white SCILLA CAMPANULATA MIXED, blue, pink & white $9.50 $16.50 $28.00 ENGLISH BLUEBELLS (Scilla Nutans/Non Scripta) Clusters of deep blue bell flowers on 1 foot stems. Fragrant naturalizer. May-June blooming. $12.00 $19.50 $36.00 SCILLA SIBERICA ("Spring Beauty") Masses of rich deep blue. Very early April blooming. Height 6" (Also known as SIBERIAN SQUILL) SCILLA SIBERICA ALBA Pure white version of Spring Beauty. Excellent naturalizer - April. Ht. 5 SNOWDROPS (Galanthus Nivalis) Lovely white flowers. Naturalizer blooms in March. Height 5" DOUBLE SNOWDROPS (Flore Pleno) Double flowers, milk white, tipped green. Terrific naturalizer. March Ht 6 $8.00 $13.00 $23.00 $9.50 $16.50 $28.00 $9.50 $16.50 $28.00 $16.50 $28.50 $

19 INDOOR FORCING 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) APPLEBLOSSOM, white with pink striping CHRISTMAS GIFT, white with green throat CLOWN, white with broad red stripes ORANGE SOVEREIGN, bright orange PICOTEE, pure white with fine narrow red edge RED LION, glowing scarlet-red RILONA, fine salmon STAR OF HOLLAND, red with white star in throat VERA, rosy pink Each Per 50 $9.95 $95.00 $ $ 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) BABY STAR, red with white star burst center DANCING QUEEN, double white and red striped JEWEL, white petals with a double inner cup, green throat LADY JANE, double variety of deep apricot rose LEMON LIME, pale yellow and lime green PHILADELPHIA, double white w/pink blush and rose stripes RED PEACOCK, double variety of deep red ROYAL VELVET, dark red velvet texture - trumpet bloom Each Per 50 $9.95 $95.00 $ $ 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) (Per 1,000 $475.00) PAPERWHITE (INBAL) Late blooming unscented white. ERLICHEER Camellia-like white double flowers. Size 17/up cm. CHINESE SACRED LILY White with yellow cups, late. 17/up cm. GRAND SOLEIL D'OR Golden yellow, late. Size 17/up cm. Per 10 $8.50 $17.00 $32.00 $57.00 $8.50 $17.00 $32.00 $57.00 $10.50 $21.00 $34.00 $59.00 $10.50 $21.00 $34.00 $59.00 $10.50 $21.00 $34.00 $59.00 UNIT C Narcissi PAPERWHITES (Ziva bulb size 16/17 cm.) in display carton...$

20 DAYLILIES (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. Multiflowering. CHERRY CHEEKS, 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. HYPERION, a delightful fragrant lemon yellow, very prolific 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 $12.00 $32.00 $75.00 $12.00 $32.00 $75.00 $12.00 $32.00 $75.00 $12.00 $32.00 $75.00 $12.00 $32.00 $75.00 LOW GROWING MINIATURE DAYLILIES EACH PER 3 PER 10 JOLYENE NICHOLE, 14 plants with 6 glowing rose pink flower with green throat. Beautiful ruffled edges add to the appeal of the large blooms. Extended blooming period. LITTLE GRAPETTE, 12 plants with 2 light grape-purple and lavender flowers with green throats blooming June/July. Semi evergreen foliage. PARDON ME, 18 plants with 3 cranberry red flowers with a yellow/green throat. Fragrant rebloomer from July to mid October like the Stella de Oro. STELLA de ORO, 15 plants bear a profusion of 3 golden yellow bell flowers. Blooming from late spring through fall. The longest blooming daylily there is. Outstanding in the garden or borders. $7.50 $18.00 $55.00 $7.50 $18.00 $55.00 $7.50 $18.00 $55.00 $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, 2012 Lilies are hardy bulbs producing wonderful multiblooming fragrant flowers on strong stems. Colorful groupings in the garden and great cut flowers. Listed in blooming order (June, July & August). ASIATIC LILIES (June Blooming) CONNECTICUT KING, vivid buttercup yellow with a golden flush. Height 3' ENCHANTMENT, glowing orange. Height 3 LOVELITE, intense cherry red with huge flowers on 3' stems. MONT BLANC, pure white with speckled center. Height 3 ROSITA, rich rose pink. Great cut flower. Height 3 Per 3 Per 6 $7.50 $13.50 $19.50 $39.00 CHINESE TRUMPET LILIES (July Blooming) 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. Per 3 Per 6 $12.00 $22.50 $35.00 $75.00 Per 3 Per 6 STARGAZER, upward facing blooms of crimson-rose with a pure white edge. Fragrant on 2' stems. Great cut flowers. $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. BEVERLY SILLS, fine pink SAVANNAH SUNSET, warm salmon appricot VICTORIA FALLS, beautiful violet blue WAR CHIEF, dark satin maroon red BREAKERS (Reblooming Iris), purple IMMORTALITY (Reblooming Iris), pure white Per 3 Per 10 $9.50 $27.50 Per 25 Per 50 $65.00 $ CHAMPAGNE ELEGANCE (Reblooming Iris) white with peach falls SIBERIAN IRIS Showy beardless flowers with attractive leaves blooming in June. Performs best in moist areas. Height 40" CAESAR'S BROTHER, rich deep blue flowers SNOW QUEEN, white Per 3 Per 10 $9.50 $27.50 Per 25 Per 50 $65.00 $ PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BULBS 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 have a garden bed 10 x5 (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 DEPTH APART Crocus Daffodils Hyacinths Lilies Tulips Small Bulbs

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24 DISPLAY COLLECTIONS Includes Picture with Each Variety UNIT #C-59 $89.00 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 $89.00 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 trumpet UNIT #C-69 $89.00 per case 150 Fragrant Late Blooming Narcissi 50 CHEERFULNESS, double white w/yellow 50 THALIA, sweet scented white flowers 50 ACTEA, white w/yellow-edged red cup UNIT #C-3 $98.00 per case Indoor Forcing Narcissi 200 PAPER WHITES, fragrant white, size 16/17 cm. UNIT #C-82 $ per case 600 Large Flowering Crocus 150 each of purple, yellow, white & striped UNIT #C-10 $72.00 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 $76.00 per case 200 Bicolor Tulips 50 SHIRLEY, white w/purple edge 50 DAYDREAM, yellow turning to salmon 50 QUEEN OF BARTIGONS, pink w/white base 50 SPRING GREEN, white w/green stripes UNIT #C-16 $79.00 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 $79.00 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 $76.00 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