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Our Guarantee to You Reading our Catalog Commercially propagated bulbs, Size of bulb Size: 16cm/up Healthy bulbs, True to name... H. orientalis We guarantee your bulbs and rootstocks Genus name Fragrant Dutch Hyacinths will arrive in excellent condition and will be Light Common name Garden Hyacinths true to name. If you have any doubts about S = Sun [Ht: 10", Bl: E, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH, SH = Shade quality when your planting stock arrives, tell Approximate Height 36/sq. yd.] us promptly. We’ll issue a credit voucher for SSH = Semi-Shade the unsatisfactory material. We reserve the Bulbs Required With their fine form, lovely colors and heady S/SSH = Sun or right to request return of the merchandise to Number of bulbs required fragrance, the familiar spring hyacinths are a Semi-shade receive adjustments. per square yard to give a not-to-be-missed joy of spring. If you plant them full look the first year. If any plant material fails during the growing deeply in well-drained garden soil enriched with bulb food, hyacinths will perform well for many Specific description of season and we are notified within one year Approximate years. species and/or variety from date of shipment, we will issue a credit Bloom Time toward future orders provided the stock has VE = Very Early Aiolos–Thick, dense bright white blooms. Top been planted according to instructions and in E = Early notch! growing zones recommended in our catalog. M = Midseason #F63827 Price Code: B Sale items will only be issued a credit voucher L = Late for the purchase price. We do VL = Very Late R QUA not guarantee against losses IO L R IT Sept = Month E Y due to weather, animals or P HYACINTH PRICE CHART U Price other factors beyond our S Hardiness Rating 6 12 24 48 96 Code control. All bulbs sold by Refer to Zone Map Item Number A 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 G McClure & Zimmerman are U D (p.38) Use this code B 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 A E Price Code commercially propagated. RANTE C 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 to order the Refer to price chart if bulbs D 12.45 21.95 38.95 72.95 124.95 variety. are not individually priced E 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95

2 ❧ = New  = Multi-flowering tulip  = Tulips recommended for the south (with precooling)  = Tulips recommended for forcing A Few Words on Tulips Kaufmanniana Single Early Tulips We are pleased to present our 2021 list of Tulips [Bl: E, Zones: 3-8] several hundred prime garden tulip varieties [Bl: VE, Zones: 2-8] Use: border, cut, forcing and species to represent all colors and forms. Use: border, rock Size: 12cm/up Our list provides both the beginner and the garden Single Early Tulips produce tulip connoisseur with an outstanding selection Size: 12cm/up large, single blooms on stout 10 of tulip cultivars. This tulip has short stems to 18 inch stems. Many have a Tulip Classifications and large flowers with slightly fine, sweet scent. Their moderate In the early 1900’s, it became apparent that a reflexed petals. The blossoms heights make them a good choice classification guide was necessary to organize resemble waterlilies when fully open and for forcing indoors, and they make a the numerous types of tulip cultivars available. are notable for their striking color combinations dramatic show when planted in early The eventual result was the Classified List and and large multicolored bases. Ground-hugging, spring beds. International Register of Tulip Names published wind-resistant foliage is sometimes mottled or � Aafke–Violet with rose-red veins and by the Royal General Bulbgrowers’ Association. striped. As dependable perennial bloomers, these lighter lavender-pink edges, base ivory. Fragrant Our catalog bases its tulip classifications on tulips are smartly used for permanent plantings and strong. Ht: 12" their database. and are wonderful companions for early and #F65253 Price Code: D midseason daffodils. Hardiness and General Culture   Apricot Beauty–Soft salmon-rose Unless otherwise noted, all tulips are hardy in Kaufmanniana type–Waterlily Tulip. The petals overlaid with apricot. Fragrant. Ht: 18" Zones 3 to 8. Like most perennial bulbs, they are creamy-white, base is golden yellow and outer #F65256 Price Code: E need good drainage and enjoy full sun. In fact, petals are carmine-red on the reverse. Ht: 8" the main reasons for tulip failure after the #F65202 Price Code: C   Bestseller–This hot-blooded sport of ‘Apricot Beauty’ is warm coppery-orange first season are (1) lack of adequate sun, (2) the –Large blooms open to reveal pure white Ancilla suffused with pink. Ht: 18" destruction of foliage before it has ripened fully, petals and a golden base outlined by a distinct red #F65265 Price Code: G (3) in warm climates planting too early in the ring. Exterior petals are soft pink splashed and fall and (4) too shallow planting depth. rimmed with rose. Award winner. Ht: 6"  Candy Prince–Silvery violet-blue with Spacing #F65204 Price Code: E an ethereal glow, almost as if washed by moonlight. Ht: 12" Tulips can be planted quite close together, up to Early Harvest–Orange-red blooms tipped 40 hybrid, top size bulbs per square yard. Wild with gold; inside deep orange with a yellow base. #F65270 Price Code: B tulip bulbs are much smaller than hybrids and Mottled foliage. Winner of multiple awards. Ht: 10" ❧ � Christmas Dream–Vibrant fuchsia-red, you can plant up to 60 bulbs per square yard. #F65209 Price Code: E fragrant blooms glow in sunny spring landscapes. They’ll actually grow like ground covers. Fritz Kreisler–Soft salmon-pink with creamy A sport of ‘Christmas Marvel’. Ht: 14" Tulip Bulb Sizes edges, deeper pink inside with a red-ringed yellow #F65273 Price Code: G We sell only the largest size hybrid tulip bulbs. base. Quite striking when fully open. Ht: 12"  Christmas Marvel–Satiny cherry-pink. Measured in centimeters around the widest #F65215 Price Code: G Fragrant. A superb forcer. Ht: 12" part of the bulb, the largest size is 12cm/up (the #F65275 Price Code: D “up” means that some bulbs in the lot will be � Giuseppe Verdi–The exterior carmine larger than 12cm). The species or wild tulips are edged; yellow; inside golden yellow with small  Christmas Orange–Fiery orange heavily generally much smaller bulbs and are graded red blotches. Leaves beautifully mottled. Ht: 12" flamed with fuchsia-red. Visually stunning and as “Top size” which is the largest size bulb #F65222 Price Code: D unique. Ht: 14" available for that particular cultivar. Heart’s Delight–Outer petals carmine-red #F65277 Price Code: E edged pale rose; interior pale rose with a yellow Tulips for Southern States  Diana–Simply put, the best white. Heirloom base accented with bold red blotches. Striking It’s true that Zones 9 and 10 are not prime 1909. Ht: 12" mottled foliage. Ht: 8" locales for growing tulips, but there are some #F65281 Price Code: E tulips that like it hot! We carry many wild #F65226 Price Code: E tulips that don’t need a cold period to flower  Showwinner–Early blooming. Vivid red  Flair–Buttercup-yellow flamed with shades and naturalize faithfully in southern states. blooms with a bright yellow base. Mottled foliage. of deep orange. Perennializes well. Ht: 14" Some are: T. clusiana, T. saxatilis, T. sylvestris, Award winner. Ht: 8" #F65284 Price Code: D T. clusiana chrysantha and T. bakeri “Lilac #F65238 Price Code: D ❧  Flaming Prince–Satiny white flowers Wonder”. These species are offered on pages sport soft purple flames. An exquisite 8-10. Sweet Sixteen–Early blooming. Delicate, rose pink blooms have lighter edges and fade to pale combination. Ht: 16" Other tulips may also be grown in warm pink as they mature. Ht: 12" #F65285 Price Code: E situations, but should be treated as annuals #F65240 Price Code: E Generaal de Wet–Luminous orange suffused and given some special care. The trick is to give The First–Exterior petals carmine-red, edged with gold. Large flowered and fragrant. them a “cold treatment” for 8 to 10 weeks. Heirloom 1904. Ht: 16" This can be done quite easily by storing them white; inside ivory-white, base yellow. Early #F65288 Price Code: J in vented paper bags in a refrigerator. Remove blooming. Ht: 10" any fruit from the refrigerator as ethylene gas #F65241 Price Code: E  Purple Prince–Exterior petals purple given off by ripening fruit will kill the flower MIXED Kaufmanniana Varieties–A tapestry flamed with dusty lilac, inside beetroot purple embryo inside the bulbs. Take them directly of early spring colors. with a golden base. Ht: 14" from the fridge to the planting site in November #F65245 Price Code: C #F65314 Price Code: B or early December. When choosing a site, avoid southern exposures and plant in areas that get TULIP PRICE CHART  Ruby Prince–Vibrant blooms are deep, scarlet red. Ht: 16" morning sun or partial shade so your flowers Price 6 12 24 48 96 192 will last longer. Plant 6 to 8 inches deep with a 2 Code #F65322 Price Code: J inch layer of mulch to help retain moisture and A 6.95 12.95 22.95 40.95 74.95 124.95  Sunny Prince–Glitzy blooms that are lemon keep the bulbs cool. B 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 134.95 yellow outside, darker yellow inside. Ht: 16" C 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 148.95 #F65331 Price Code: D D 9.45 16.95 29.95 53.95 94.95 159.95 Sign up for our E-mails  MIXED Single Early Varieties–A rainbow Receive advance notice of great deals E 9.95 17.95 30.95 56.95 97.95 169.95 of colors for early spring. on shipping, plant sales, planting tips F 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 179.95 #F65345 Price Code: D and more! 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Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Tulips 3 Double Early Tulips Fosteriana Triumph Tulips [Bl: E, Zones: 3-7] Tulips [Bl: M, Zones: 3-7] Use: border, rock garden, [Bl: M, Zones: 3-7] Use: border, cut, forcing forcing Use: border, cut, rock garden Size: 12cm/up Size: 12cm/up Size: 12cm/up A recognized class of tulips first This class includes all tulips This class of tulips produces given their position in the Classified originating from sports of some of the largest flowers of Tulip List of 1935. They are chiefly one variety, Murillo, which was the genus with truly immense the result of hybridization between first registered in 1860. Very few of the petals. Fantastic planted in large Single Early tulips and late flowering members in this distinguished family drifts and the perfect companions varieties. As a result, the flowers are substantial tree have any trace of Murillo’s original for daffodils. Among the best for on a medium length stem. Considered some of the pink color. However, all progeny have perennializing. Often referred to as best for forcing. large, double blooms which resemble peonies ‘Emperor’ tulips. and stand strong on 8 to 12 inch stems. All force  Affaire–Crisp white with a fuchsia edge. Ht: 18" well and have long-lasting blooms. Apricot Emperor–Apricot-pink with a hint of #F65552 Price Code: G cream. Ht: 16"  ❧ Apricona–Full size blooms are a luscious  Abba–Bright tomato red. Holland’s most #F65432 Price Code: D widely grown red tulip, outstanding for forcing blend of peach and pink. Definitely one to try if and outdoor use. Very fragrant. Ht: 12" Madame Lefeber–Fiery-red. The red emperor you like ‘Apricot Beauty’. Ht: 14" #F65353 Price Code: E tulip. Ht: 16" #F65556 Price Code: G #F65455 Price Code: D  Brownie–Brownish-orange with golden  Apricot Foxx–Soft orange, apricot, and yellow highlights. Ht: 15" Orange Emperor–Soft orange with a deep with a hint of rose on the exterior petals. Big #F65358 Price Code: I orange interior. Ht: 16" blooms and wind-resistant stems. Ht: 18" #F65461 Price Code: D #F65557 Price Code: D  Color Burst–A lovely blend of muted violet, lavender, and pink, fading to white on the tips of Purissima–The white emperor tulip. Fragrant.  Attila–Exquisite, light purple-violet. Ht: 18" the petals. Ht: 12" Ht: 18" #F65560 Price Code: D #F65361 Price Code: G #F65466 Price Code: B  Barcelona–Large blooms of intense  Flaming Evita–White with sunny yellow Sweetheart–Lemon yellow with a frosty white fuchsia-purple. Highly rated for overall garden flames. Fragrant. Ht: 12" edge. Great en masse or for intermingling. Ht: 16" performance. Ht: 24" #F65369 Price Code: G #F65472 Price Code: E #F65565 Price Code: G  Foxtrot–A soft blend of pink, rose, and cream. MIXED Fosteriana Varieties–We’ve selected  Ben van Zanten–Most pure red tulip currently Blends well with many different colors. Ht: 12" royalty, every one. available. Very popular and highly rated. Ht: 18" #F65373 Price Code: D #F65484 Price Code: D #F65573 Price Code: D  –Glossy blooms of purple-black. A  Foxy Foxtrot–A harmonious blend of golden Black Jack choice cut flower for floral arrangements. Ht: 18" yellow, light orange, and peach tones. A glowing Greigii #F65576 Price Code: E sport of ‘Foxtrot’ that pairs well with many other Tulips colors. Ht: 14"  Calgary Flames–Cup-shaped, white blooms #F65375 Price Code: G [Bl: M (after with bold, bright yellow flames. Ht: 12" Kaufmanniana), #F65590 Price Code: I  Margarita–Lightly fragrant blooms are a Zones: 3-8] luscious blend of violet and raspberry red. Ht: 22" Use: border, cut, rock  Couleur Cardinal–Scarlet, flushed with plum. #F65383 Price Code: F garden Heirloom 1845. Ht: 14"

 Monsella–Flamboyant blooms are canary- Size: 12cm/up #F65593 Price Code: D yellow with narrow dark red flames inside and These tulips are desired for their  Don Quichotte–Deep rose with a shadow out. Very fragrant. Ht: 12" eye-catching foliage which is of purple. Highly rated for its color intensity and #F65385 Price Code: G mottled and streaked with longevity. Ht: 20" maroon purple stripes. Flowers #F65603 Price Code: D  Monte Carlo–This vivid yellow, multiple are large and richly colored. award winner is fully double and wonderfully Their shorter stature makes them ideal for the  Helmar–Rich yellow with deep, ruby-red red fragrant. Excellent for forcing and perennializing. front of the border and rock gardens. as well as flames. Ht: 16" Ht: 12" containers and forcing. All perennialize well. #F65625 Price Code: E #F65387 Price Code: E  Casa Grande–Robust and showy in every  Hibernia–A time-tested, snow white tulip  Montreux–Highly fragrant, buttercream way. Bright red blooms are among the largest of introduced in 1946. Ht: 16" blooms develop a blush of red on the petal edges any tulip. Ht: 20" #F65628 Price Code: D as they age. Ht: 16" #F65504 Price Code: E #F65390 Price Code: G  Jackpot–Blooms are a velvety, dark wine-red  Coors–Ivory white with a bold red stripe down edged with pristine white. Ht: 16"  Nachtwacht®–Wine-red, double blooms are the center of each petal. An award winner. Ht: 14" #F65636 Price Code: G brushed with varying degrees of ivory. Lightly #F65505 Price Code: G fragrant. Ht: 14"  Muvota–Dark wine-red with a broad orange #F65392 Price Code: K  Für Elise–A complex blend of salmon, coral, edge. Very distinctive. Ht: 18" pink, and yellow in lovely pastel tones. Mottled #F65659 Price Code: E  Orca–This ‘Monte Carlo’ sport opens golden- foliage. Ht: 12"  Negrita–Deep purple blooms have a subtle orange and ages to tangerine. Fragrant and long- #F65511 Price Code: E lasting. Ht: 12" silvery-blue sheen. Spectacular with pink and #F65395 Price Code: J  Maria Christina–The first ‘true pink’ greigii white. Ht: 16" tulip. Two-tone blooms are blush pink with near- #F65666 Price Code: D  Palmyra–Dramatic blooms are dark purple, white petal edges and rose flames. Ht: 12"  Passionale–Lilac-purple with deeper purple almost black, with a soft, velvety finish. Ht: 12" #F65529 Price Code: E flames and a beetroot-purple interior. Huge blooms #F65396 Price Code: J  Red Riding Hood–Bright scarlet-red, base and strong stems. Highly recommend. Ht: 16"  Schoonoord–Best double white. Fragrant. black. Ht: 8" #F65675 Price Code: D Heirloom 1909. Ht: 10" #F65534 Price Code: D  Pretty Princess–A perfect complement to #F65407 Price Code: G  Tottori–Blooms are a luscious salmon-pink ‘Prinses Irene’. Rose pink blooms flamed with  Showcase–Fragrant flowers are dark purple. with rose highlights. Showy garnet-red stems. purple. Rich green foliage is edged in creamy Ht: 16" Ht: 16" white. Ht: 14" #F65409 Price Code: G #F65540 Price Code: E #F65678 Price Code: G

4 ❧ = New  = Multi-flowering tulip  = Tulips recommended for the south (with precooling)  = Tulips recommended for forcing  Prinses Irene–Soft orange, delicately flamed  Apricot Impression–Soft, muted hues of  Pink Impression–Very large blooms of clear purple. A color combination that’s effective from a orange, tangerine, pink and red, combine to form rose-pink. A very strong grower valued for its distance and captivating close up. Award winner. huge, glowing blooms. Ht: 22" perennial qualities. Ht: 22" Ht: 14" #F65770 Price Code: D #F65870 Price Code: E #F65679 Price Code: E  Banja Luka–Giant blooms of marigold yellow Rosy Delight–Big blooms of dazzling dark rose.  Red Power–Solid ruby red with strong stems. painted with blood red feathering and petal edges. Blooms earlier and longer than others in this class. Ht: 16" Ht: 22" Ht: 22" #F65687 Price Code: E #F65775 Price Code: D #F65882 Price Code: G  Shirley–Large white blooms are delicately Beauty of Spring–Soft yellow delicately out-  Salmon Impression–A warm blend of etched with varying degrees of soft purple. lined and flushed with red on the petal edges. Ht: salmon, apricot and pink. Huge blooms give a great Dazzling when planted with ‘Negrita’ and ‘Zurel’. 24" garden performance. Ht: 22" Ht: 20" #F65782 Price Code: D #F65887 Price Code: D #F65707 Price Code: D  Big Chief–Immense blooms of deep salmon- MIXED Darwin Hybrid Varieties–A delightful  Strong Gold–Tulip growers allege this is the rose with a silvery-pink sheen and darker toned blend of brilliant colors. strongest and longest-lasting yellow tulip. Blooms petal edges. Ht: 24" #F65910 Price Code: D are deep primrose yellow with a canary yellow #F65785 Price Code: D interior. Ht: 16" Viridiflora Tulips #F65717 Price Code: D  Blushing Apeldoorn–Lemon yellow blooms bordered and feathered with persimmon orange. [Bl: L, Zones: 3-8]  Zurel–This stunning Rembrandt-type features Inside lemon yellow feathered pale orange, base Use: border, cut large white blooms striped with reddish-purple dark red. Ht: 22" Size: 12cm/up tones reminiscent of black currant juice. Ht: 18" #F65789 Price Code: D These tulips have prominent green #F65726 Price Code: I markings on the petals. When Burning Heart–Ivory petals flamed deep red. A combined with their primary color, sport of ‘Ivory Floradale’ with magnificent form a dramatic artwork is rendered in the Coronet Tulips and longevity. Ht: 22" garden. #F65793 Price Code: E [Bl: M, Zones: 3-7] Artist–A beautiful blend of salmon, rose, orange, Use: border, cut, rock garden  Come Back–Dark red with a small green outer and purple. An award winning charmer. Ht: 12" Size: 12cm/up base, inside bright red with a black base edged #F65924 Price Code: E Formerly classified as either Triumph or Single yellow. Ht: 20" China Town–Phlox pink with carmine rose Late Tulips, these distinctive varieties have now #F65806 Price Code: E accents, moss green flames and a canary yellow been separated into their own group. They are  Daydream–Warm apricot-orange with hints base. White-edged foliage. Multiple award winner. characterized by their unusual blooms, which of yellow and rose. Mildly fragrant. Displays Ht: 12" somewhat resemble crowns, and have a thick wonderful color transition as it matures. Ht: 22" texture that holds up well in the landscape. Sturdy #F65929 Price Code: E #F65811 Price Code: D stems and foliage hold the blooms aloft. Flaming Spring Green–Bright white blooms Design Impression–Radiant, deep pink blooms Red Dress–Rich, satiny red blooms. Ht: 18" accented with bold red and green flames. Very ❧ and striking foliage of dark green edged lime- showy. Ht: 20" #F66825 Price Code: I green. Ht: 22" #F65932 Price Code: E ❧ White Liberstar–Pristine white petals #F65814 Price Code: D have a gently ruffled form. Ht: 18" Green Eyes–Lemon-chartreuse with moss-green Elizabeth Arden–Dark salmon pink, flushed flames. A knockout in cut flower arrangements. #F66826 Price Code: I violet. A favorite. Ht: 22" Ht: 22" ❧ Yellow Crown–Soft golden yellow. Ht: 16" #F65820 Price Code: E #F65934 Price Code: G #F66827 Price Code: I  Golden Apeldoorn–Brilliant sunshine yellow, Groenland–(a.k.a. Greenland) The “green” tulip, base a black star on bronze-green ground, anthers edged in soft rose. Ht: 20" black. Ht: 22" #F65936 Price Code: D Darwin Hybrid Tulips #F65827 Price Code: D Hollywood–Scarlet red petals, the exterior [Bl: M, Zones: 3-7] Hakuun–(a.k.a. White Cloud). Blooms are glisten- accented with purple and green flames. Ht: 20" Use: border, cut ing pure white from start to finish. Ht: 20" #F65939 Price Code: D Size: 12cm/up #F65840 Price Code: D Nightrider–Bluish-purple with rich green flames. These tulips are chiefly the result Hatsuzakura–Its name translated means ‘First Ht: 20" of hybridization between Darwin Cherry Blossom’, a perfect description for the white #F65940 Price Code: D tulips and Fosteriana tulips. They flowers broadly edged with luscious pink. Ht: 20" are known for their tall, strong Spring Green–Ivory-white feathered with soft stems and brilliantly colored flowers. #F65842 Price Code: E green, maturing to almost pure white. Ht: 20" Not generally used for forcing, Darwin Ivory Floradale–Mammoth blooms open ivory #F65942 Price Code: E Hybrid tulips make excellent bedding yellow, maturing to ivory-white. Lovely in any MIXED Viridiflora Varieties–A mix that isn’t plants and are some of the best varieties setting. Ht: 24" frequently offered elsewhere. for perennializing. #F65848 Price Code: E #F65946 Price Code: F Ad Rem–Huge blooms of orange-scarlet with Jaap Groot–Rembrandt-style blooms are ivory glowing yellow petal tips. Base black. Fragrant. white with golden yellow flames. Variegated TULIP PRICE CHART Ht: 24" foliage. Strong and reliable. Ht: 22" Price 6 12 24 48 96 192 #F65755 Price Code: E #F65852 Price Code: E Code American Dream–Blooms of bright orange A 6.95 12.95 22.95 40.95 74.95 124.95 broadly banded with cream on the outside, open- Mystic van Eijk–Subtle soft pink with a hint B 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 134.95 of cream. Radiates warmth. A strong grower. ing to reveal a sunny yellow base inside. Ht: 22" C 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 148.95 Perennializes well. Ht: 20" #F65759 Price Code: D D 9.45 16.95 29.95 53.95 94.95 159.95 #F65854 Price Code: B  Apeldoorn–Cherry-red outside with a yellow E 9.95 17.95 30.95 56.95 97.95 169.95 base. Inside signal red with a black base edged yel- Ollioules–Classy, two-toned blooms are violet F 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 179.95 low and black anthers. The classic red tulip. Ht: 22" rose edged with silvery-pink. Ht: 22" G 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 189.95 #F65762 Price Code: D #F65857 Price Code: D H 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 199.95  Apeldoorn’s Elite–Flashy blooms of cherry Oranjezon–(a.k.a. Orange Sun). Bright orange I 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 209.95 red broadly edged with buttercup yellow. Ht: 22" outside, sunny yellow inside. Scented. Ht: 20" J 12.95 22.95 39.95 75.95 129.95 213.95 #F65764 Price Code: D #F65862 Price Code: E K 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95 249.95

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Tulips 5 Fringed Tulips Burgundy–Purple-red color compares to Merlot Double Gudoshnik–A color changing variety. wine. Ht: 20" Expect a warm color range of golden yellow, [Bl: M/L, #F66012 Price Code: G apricot, salmon, and red, all with feathered Zones: 3-7] highlights. Ht: 20" Use: border, cut China Pink–Soft pink set on a white base. #F66143 Price Code: G Size: 12cm/up Award winner. Ht: 18" Gardeners under use these #F66016 Price Code: E Double Sugar–Outer layers of deep pink petals tulips, and it’s a shame encase inner layers of creamy white. Ht: 18" ❧ Elegant Lady–A color changing variety. #F66146 Price Code: H because their petals, edged with Cream yellow blooms edged with light violet-pink crystal-shaped fringes, are like mature to ivory edged with violet-red. Ht: 22" Dream Touch–Full blooms are a radiant blend no other tulips. We call them “the #F66028 Price Code: E of violet and magenta, frosted with white edges. tulips to touch” because no one can resist testing Ht: 18" the flower’s fringe to see if it’s real or glass. Mariette–Deep rose pink blooms with a satin #F66147 Price Code: I finish, paler petal edges, and white bases. Ht: 18" Aria Card–Creamy-white edged with a delicate #F66047 Price Code: E Drumline–Fantastic for bouquets. Deep, apple lilac-purple fringe. A visual masterpiece. Ht: 18" red petals have white feathered tips. Ht: 22" #F65952 Price Code: I  Marilyn– A sorbet of strawberry red swirled #F66149 Price Code: I on ivory white. A feast for the eyes. Ht: 22" Barbados–Heavily fringed. Green buds open #F66051 Price Code: E La Belle Epoque–Dusky rose blooms shaded into huge blooms of raspberry red. Ht: 22" with honey and cream tones. Quite unique, #F65954 Price Code: I Purple Dream–Graceful blooms of grape juice looking almost antique in appearance. Very lovely. purple. Ht: 22" Ht: 14" Bastia–Fully double blooms are a rich blend of #F66067 Price Code: D deep red, orange, and gold. Very dramatic. Ht: 16" #F66163 Price Code: I #F65955 Price Code: I Queen of Sheba–Mahogany-red blooms tipped Lilac Perfection–Large blooms of true lilac. Ht: with gold. Ht: 24" 20" Blue Heron–Cobalt-violet, base white, frosty #F66071 Price Code: E purple fringe. Ht: 22" #F66165 Price Code: F #F65956 Price Code: E  Red Shine–Award-winning deep red. Ht: 22"  Mount Tacoma–Pure white, very double, #F66075 Price Code: D Burgundy Lace–Long-lasting, wine red blooms. long-lasting blooms resemble peonies. Ht: 18" An excellent perennial and multiple award  West Point–Brilliant yellow award winner. #F66176 Price Code: E winner. Ht: 26" Fragrant. Ht: 20"  Orange Princess–Fluffy, bright orange #F65959 Price Code: D #F66087 Price Code: E blooms with purple-red flames on the outer Cummins®–Lavender-blue with broad white, Whispering Dream–Large blooms are vibrant petals. Ht: 14" serrated edges that mimic the ice crystals of hoar hot pink fading to ivory at the base. Ht: 22" #F66186 Price Code: G frost. Ht: 18" #F66089 Price Code: G ❧ Red Princess–A rich, scarlet red mutation of #F65964 Price Code: I  White Triumphator–Best pure white in the ‘Orange Princess’. Ht: 14" Purple Crystal–Dark purple petals rise from a class. Award winner. Ht: 24" #F66192 Price Code: G white base and are topped with matching purple #F66090 Price Code: E MIXED Double Late Varieties–This mix will fringes. Ht: 16" MIXED Lily-Flowered Varieties–A select blend double your appreciation of this beautiful class.

#F65986 Price Code: G of these elegant favorites. #F66213 Price Code: E Queensland–Deep rose pink, lighter toward the #F66093 Price Code: E heavily fringed edges. Double blooms. Ht: 10" #F66189 Price Code: H Parrot Tulips Sensual Touch–Double blooms have thick [Bl: L, Zones: 3-7] fringes and a unique color that’s a blend of Double Late Tulips Use: border, cut burnished orange, tangerine, apricot, and rose. [Bl: M/L (before Parrots), Size: 12cm/up Ht: 16" Zones: 3-7] Have you ever seen a tulip #F66196 Price Code: I Use: border, cut with whipped petals? That’s Size: 12cm/up Sunset Miami–Neon-pink, flamed with apricot the magic of the parrots, a and cherry, fringed with gold. Ht: 18" These tulips produce very full, double completely informal class #F65983 Price Code: G flowers that resemble peonies, giving that should be planted in the the class its nickname, “peony- cutting garden. The petals open Swan Wings–Pure white with a gorgeous flowered tulips.” widely and lay flat like unique pieces of feathery fringe. Ht: 20" garden art. #F65992 Price Code: G Akebono–Each petal of these fragrant, lemon yellow blooms is finely outlined in red. Ht: 16" Amazing Parrot–Cherry pink blending to a MIXED Fringed Varieties–A fanciful mixture #F66102 Price Code: G golden orange edge. Very beautiful. Ht: 16" of “tulips to touch.” #F66227 Price Code: J #F65996 Price Code: E   Angelique–Pale pink with lighter and darker pink accents, shading to cream on the Apricot Parrot–Shades of apricot and peach edges. Enticingly fragrant. Quite popular. Ht: 18" blended with hints of cream, salmon, and pink. Lily-Flowered Tulips #F66104 Price Code: F Nicely fragrant and winner of many awards. Ht: 18" [Bl: M/L, Zones: 3-7] #F66229 Price Code: G Use: border, cut Apricot Angelique–Double blooms of apricot Avignon Parrot–Orange-red blooms tipped with Size: 12cm/up with tints of pastel pink, yellow and tangerine plus a hint of cream. Ht: 18" golden orange, the outside of the petals flamed These elegant tulips produce flowers #F66109 Price Code: G with maroon and green. Ht: 20" with pointed, reflexed petals carried #F66231 Price Code: G on slender but sturdy stems. They add Black Hero–A near black sport of Queen of a graceful, informal touch to the flower Night. Ht: 24" Black Parrot–Maroon-purple, almost black. border. #F66117 Price Code: G Deeply fringed. Ht: 20" #F66233 Price Code: E Ballerina–Glowing apricot-tangerine Blue Diamond–Beautiful blue-violet, large and blooms. Fragrant and long-lasting. Winner of long-lasting. Ht: 16" Blue Parrot–Large blooms of soft blue-violet. multiple awards. Ht: 22" #F66120 Price Code: E One of the best ‘blue’ tulips. Fragrant. Ht: 20" #F66007 Price Code: E #F66235 Price Code: G Danceline–Creamy white flecked with small red Budlight–White petals are flamed with lemon markings on the petal tips. Incredibly beautiful.  Estella Rijnveld–Large and flamboyant red yellow. Ht: 18" Ht: 18" flamed white. Ht: 20" #F66011 Price Code: G #F66141 Price Code: J #F66246 Price Code: G

6 ❧ = New  = Multi-flowering tulip  = Tulips recommended for the south (with precooling)  = Tulips recommended for forcing Flaming Parrot–Gigantic yellow blooms Clearwater–Big, snow white blooms with strong MIXED Single Late Varieties–A painter’s exuberantly flamed with crimson red. Big and stems. Dependable and long-lasting. Ht: 24" palette of assorted single late tulips. bold! Ht: 26" #F66329 Price Code: G #F66462 Price Code: E #F66253 Price Code: G Cum Laude–The closest thing to the elusive Negrita Parrot–Dark, reddish purple with deeply ‘blue’ tulip. Dark blue-violet, base white and blue. Multi-flowered Tulips cut, feathered edges. Very dramatic. Ht: 20" Ht: 24" [Bl: as noted, Zones: 3-8] #F66268 Price Code: G #F66337 Price Code: F Use: border, cut Size: 12cm/up � Orange Favorite–Soft orange with green Dordogne–Rose blends with soft tones of markings and a yellow base. Fragrant. Ht: 22" red and orange, shading to yellow at the petal Not a class of tulips, but deserving of special #F66270 Price Code: G edges; red inside. An award-winning Scheepers recognition. Each of these varieties produces a offspring. Ht: 26" bouquet of at least four to six full-size flowers per Professor Röntgen–Explosive coloration. A #F66342 Price Code: D stem, creating a spectacular garden display that blend of lemon yellow, orange and rose, with lasts several weeks. scarlet and green flames. Ht: 20" Dreamland–Rose red with a white flame on the ® #F66273 Price Code: G exterior petals. Award winner. Ht: 24" � Antoinette –Pale lemon yellow blooms #F66345 Price Code: G acquire pink edges, finishing nearly solid salmon Silver Parrot–Rose pink and raspberry inside; pink. Variegated foliage has narrow, creamy white pale pink with a silvery wash outside. Cream- El Niño–Vibrant blooms with pointed petals vary margins. Blooms in late April and May. Ht: 18" edged foliage. Ht: 18" in color from gold streaked with orange and red to #F66476 Price Code: E nearly solid orange and red. Very bright! Ht: 16" #F66278 Price Code: G ® #F66353 Price Code: E � Candy Club –Ivory white, lightly flushed  Snowparrot–Whipped and fringed white and outlined with pinkish-violet. Blooms in May. petals display a French blue flame outside; the Grand Style–Huge, classic oval blooms of ultra- Ht: 20" interior a blend of butter cream to white. Ht: 16" deep pink, the color of ripe red raspberries. Award #F66479 Price Code: E #F66279 Price Code: G winner. Ht: 26" #F66359 Price Code: E � Dragon King–Lavender-rose flowers Super Parrot–Apple green flames accent trimmed with apricot petal edges are borne in feathered, curled and twisted petals of creamy  Kingsblood–Considered by many to be the tight clusters. A midseason triumph tulip. Ht: 16" white. Ht: 18" best red tulip. Large blooms of dark cherry red. #F66484 Price Code: E #F66281 Price Code: G Award winner. Ht: 24" #F66370 Price Code: E � Flaming Club–Bright white with cardinal Weber’s Parrot–Ivory-white with feathery red flames. Bears 5 to 8 blooms per stem. A visual purple-pink edges and splashes of green. Ht: 16"  Maureen–A very fine award-winning tulip sensation blooming in late April and May. Ht: 14" #F66288 Price Code: I with large, oval blooms of marble white. Ht: 28" #F66488 Price Code: G #F66378 Price Code: G MIXED Parrot Varieties–Especially chosen for � Happy Family–Lustrous blooms of rose- the cutting garden. Includes a smashing range of  Menton–Soft and muted rose pink tipped with pink overlaid with lavender, becoming paler on colors. light tangerine. Reminds us of ripe peaches. Ht: 26" the petal edges. Forces well. In the midseason #F66294 Price Code: E #F66381 Price Code: E Triumph class. Ht: 20" Mrs. J. T. Scheepers–This pure yellow tulip #F66494 Price Code: E introduced in 1930 is considered one of the most � Merry-Go-Round–Glowing blood red with Single Late Tulips perfect tulips of all time. A triple award winner. a yellow base. Exceptionally floriferous with 5 to Ht: 24" [Bl: L, Zones: 3-8] 8 blooms per stem. A midseason Triumph tulip. #F66385 Price Code: E Use: border, cut Ht: 16" Size: 12cm/up Orange Beauty–Bright orange and fragrant. #F66505 Price Code: E This class incorporates the previous Sturdy and strong. Ht: 24" � Modern Style–Ivory-white flowers blotched Darwin Tulips and Cottage Tulips. #F66393 Price Code: D and flamed with varying degrees of purple. Each The borderline between these Philippe de Comines–An 1891 heirloom with bloom is unique. Blooms in May. Ht: 20" former classes, due to hybridization, unique maroon-black blooms, like a fine Merlot #F66507 Price Code: G is no longer as obvious as in the past. wine. Ht: 22" � Toronto–Glowing salmon-red blooms. Commonly known as May flowering #F66404 Price Code: D tulips, this is perhaps the most popular Attractive mottled foliage. A popular Greigii group of tulips due to their consistent and  Pink Diamond–Award-winning pure variety blooming midseason. Ht: 12" reliable performance. pink. Lighter petal edges add a silvery glow. #F66524 Price Code: D Consistently a top seller. Ht: 20" Avignon–Coral orange outside with a tomato red � Weisse Berliner–Ivory-white blooms lightly #F66407 Price Code: E interior. Ht: 26" flamed with pale yellow, becoming pure white. #F66309 Price Code: D  Queen of Night–Deep velvety maroon, the Blooms reliably year after year. A midseason “black” tulip. Ht: 24" Triumph. Ht: 18" –A bright yellow giant, superior to any Big Smile #F66415 Price Code: E #F66530 Price Code: G yellow tulip. Long-lasting blooms. Ht: 24" #F66313 Price Code: D  Renown–Magnificent oval blooms of car- � Wonder Club–Golden yellow blooms with mine-rose. This award-winning offspring of Mrs. bold red flames. Blooms in late April and May.  Bleu Aimable–Steel lilac-blue. Ht: 24" J. T. Scheepers has produced many outstanding Ht: 18" #F66316 Price Code: E sports. Ht: 26" #F66532 Price Code: J  Blushing Beauty–Large, shapely blooms are #F66420 Price Code: D TULIP PRICE CHART a blend of yellow and apricot, heavily blushed Sky High Scarlet–Huge, scarlet-red flowers on with rose. Ht: 30" Price 6 12 24 48 96 192 stems up to 3' tall. Ht: 28" Code #F66319 Price Code: D #F66425 Price Code: E A 6.95 12.95 22.95 40.95 74.95 124.95 Blushing Girl–Ivory white, edge pale pink Sorbet–White blooms swirled inside and out B 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 134.95 deepening to raspberry red when mature. Ht: 24" with red. A five-time award-winner. Ht: 24" C 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 148.95 #F66320 Price Code: G #F66429 Price Code: E D 9.45 16.95 29.95 53.95 94.95 159.95 Camargue–Yellow with delicate rose red flames,  Temple of Beauty–Tall and stately award- E 9.95 17.95 30.95 56.95 97.95 169.95 maturing to ivory with pale raspberry markings. winner with graceful lily-shaped blooms of F 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 179.95 Ht: 26" salmon-rose. Ht: 30" G 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 189.95 #F66324 Price Code: E #F66440 Price Code: D H 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 199.95 Cashmir–A bright red tulip of majestic pro- Violet Beauty–Lavender-purple, blooms with I 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 209.95 portions. Ht: 28" an opalescent glow of frosty blue. Ht: 18" J 12.95 22.95 39.95 75.95 129.95 213.95 #F66326 Price Code: D #F66456 Price Code: E K 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95 249.95

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It hails from Asia Minor [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: M, Zones: 3-10] Flowers have white them well-drained soil and full sun. They establish and is said to be only a color form of the brilliant inner petals, outer petals white with a broad quickly, either self-seeding or spreading by stolons linifolia and closely allied to Maximowiczii, but it crimson band from top to bottom, deep purple under the soil surface. has plenty of distinction of its own. It produces four center, and purple anthers. No cold period required. T. acuminata ‘Fireflame Tulip’ or five stem leaves, and a stout little stem bearing #F66572 Price Code: D [Ht: 20", Bl: M, Zones: 3-8] Scarlet and yellow with a small generous cup with rather bluntly pointed long, curiously twisted petals. Although classified segments. They are lightly fragrant. It crosses freely  T. clusiana var. chrysantha as a species, it’s not known in the wild and is with its brilliant allies, raising many beautiful [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: M, Zones: 3-9] Deep yellow, reverse probably an ancient hybrid of garden origin. We forms in pinkish red, lemon, apricot, and peach.” outer petals are crimson with or without a yellow plant it as a “shocker” to confound friends who (Excerpt “Adventures with Hardy Bulbs,” Louise edge. No cold period is needed to bloom. Multiple have never seen a wacky tulip before. Don’t hes- Beebe Wilder, 1936) award winner. itate to put it in the rock garden. It’s quite petite #F66574 Price Code: A T. batalinii ‘Apricot Jewel’–One of nature’s with minimal leaves. solitary little wonders, the apricot-orange exterior  T. clusiana var. chrysantha ‘Tubergen’s #F66552 3 for 13.95 6 for 24.95 slowly opens to reveal a golden yellow interior. Gem’ 12 for 48.95 24 for 85.95 #F66557 Price Code: B [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: M, Zones: 3-9] Outer 3 tepals brick red, inner 3 tepals sulfur yellow; inside canary T. batalinii ‘Bright Gem’– Sulfur yellow yellow with yellow anthers. Has larger flowers than flushed orange. Wide, shiny leaves. Stoloniferous the species. growth. In our garden, it’s soft yellowish-apricot #F66576 Price Code: A Bulb Auger Planter with a classical form. #F66558 Price Code: A  T. clusiana ‘Cynthia’ Even untilled areas can be planted effortless- [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: M, Zones: 3-9] Striped blooms of ly. Allows for drilling near established plants T. batalinii ‘Bronze Charm’–This delightful ruby-red edged chartreuse-yellow, inner petals without disturbing their roots. Simply attach charmer adds a glowing bronze hue to the spring chartreuse feathered red. Purple base. No cold 3 1 the bulb auger to any ⁄8" or ⁄2" electric or cord- garden. period required. less drill and push down lightly into the soil, #F66560 Price Code: B #F66579 Price Code: A 2 to 3 inches at a time, until desired depth is reached. Also great for planting tree seedlings, T. batalinii ‘Red Jewel’–Syn: Red Gem. The All species tulips sold by M&Z grass plugs, etc., as well as for loosening soil. petals remain closed in the “picture perfect” tulip are commercially propagated. All steel construction. For use in soil only–not form that’s unique to T. batalinii. Flowers last and intended for drilling holes through rocks, tree last if the buds are left uncut. TULIP PRICE CHART #F66562 Price Code: D stumps or any object that is not soil. Price 6 12 24 48 96 192 Code T. batalinii ‘Salmon Gem’–A bright beauty in the spring landscape. Blooms are soft, salmon A 6.95 12.95 22.95 40.95 74.95 124.95 #53063–Bores 3¼" diameter holes pink on the outside and brilliant orange pink on B 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 134.95 8 inches deep. 24" shaft. the inside. C 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 148.95 Each 29.95 #F66563 Price Code: E D 9.45 16.95 29.95 53.95 94.95 159.95 E 9.95 17.95 30.95 56.95 97.95 169.95 T. batalinii ‘Yellow Jewel’–A hard-to-find se- F 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 179.95 Batalinii Tulip Collection lection of the classically tulip-shaped T. batalinii A sampling of these charming little friends. species. This little gem is lemon yellow with just a G 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 189.95 Apricot Jewel, Bright Gem, Bronze Charm, Red tinge of rose. H 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 199.95 Jewel, Salmon Gem, and Yellow Jewel. Includes #F66564 Price Code: B I 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 209.95 6 bulbs of each. 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Leaves are fern green edged phlox pink. #F66722 Price Code: B #F66751 Price Code: B #F66581 Price Code: D T. kolpakowskiana  T. polychroma  T. clusiana ‘Peppermint Stick’ [Ht: 6"-8", Bl: E/M, Zones: 3-8] Soft yellow inner [Ht: 4", Bl: E, Zones: 4-8] White cup-shaped blooms [Ht: 10"-12", Bl: M, Zones: 3-9] Alternating petals petals, broad carmine-red stripe on outer petals. are touched with violet on the outer petals, of red and white form long, slim blooms, opening Basal leaves are wavy-margined and lay flat. From opening to reveal a golden yellow base and yellow to reveal purple centers. Heat tolerant T. clusiana Central Asia. anthers. Filaments are hairy at the base. Produces parentage makes it a good choice for the South. #F66731 Price Code: D up to 5 flowers per stem. #F66585 Price Code: D #F66755 Price Code: D  T. linifolia T. cornuta, see T. acuminata, page 8. [Ht: 4", Bl: M/L, Zones: 4-8] Blooms have prim  T. praestans ‘Bloemenlust’ and pointed, brilliant red petals around a jet black [Ht: 10"-14", Bl: M, Zones: 3-8] Similar to T. T. dasystemon, see T. tarda, page 10. center. Basal leaves with red margins lay flat. praestans ‘Unicum’, but more vigorous. Scarlet red T. eichleri #F66736 Price Code: A blooms shine above rich green leaves with a wide, [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: E/M, Zones: 3-8] Large, intensely creamy edge. Bears two to five blooms per stem. scarlet petals, yellow margined center. Long- #F66757 Price Code: E lasting in sun. N.W. Iran. First described in 1874.  T. praestans ‘Fusilier’ #F66594 Price Code: B [Ht: 10"-14", Bl: M, Zones: 3-8] Glowing orange-red � T. hageri ‘Splendens’ flowers, 3 to 6 per stem. Returning faithfully every [Ht: 5"-8", Bl: M, Zones: 4-8] Bell-shaped flowers are year. Introduced in 1939. coppery-red inside, crimson-scarlet outside, borne #F66758 Price Code: E 3 to 5 per stem. Greece and Asia Minor. Tulipa linifolia  T. praestans ‘Shogun’ #F66704 Price Code: E [Ht: 10"-12", Bl: M, Zones: 3-8] Soft orange blooms T. humilis T. ‘Little Beauty’ open wide to display showy papaya red centers [Ht: 4", Bl: E, Zones: 4-8] Flowers are almost [Ht: 4"-6", Bl: M, Zones: 4-8] Star-shaped blooms and crisp, black stamens. Expect 3 to 4 flowers per shocking violet-pink with a yellow base and are 2" of rosy purplish-red display a beautiful cornflower stem. to 2½" across when fully opened. N.W. Iran. First blue base with a deep purple rim and tiny ring of #F66763 Price Code: B described in 1844. white. Fragrant, sometimes multi-flowered.  T. praestans ‘Zwanenburg’ #F66708 Price Code: B #F66737 Price Code: A [Ht: 12"-14", Bl: M, Zones: 4-8] Produces an T. humilis ‘Alba Coerulea Oculata’ T. ‘Little Princess’ abundance of deep crimson red flowers with long, pointed tepals. Sometimes referred to as [Ht: 3"-4", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8] The most unique of [Ht: 4"-6", Bl: M, Zones: 4-8] This scented hybrid of “Firespray tulips.” the humilis (pulchella) tulips. Flowers are white T. hageri x aucheriana. Petals are reddish-orange with showy bases of deep steel blue. outside, inside burnt orange with a purplish-black #F66766 Price Code: B #F66710 3 for 10.95 6 for 18.95 base outlined with yellow. Often multi-flowered. T. pulchella, see T. humilis. 12 for 38.95 24 for 66.95 #F66739 Price Code: B  � T. ‘Red Hunter®’ � T. humilis ‘Lilliput’ T. marjoletti ‘Slim Leaf Tulip’ [Ht: 6"-8", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8] This award-winning [Ht: 14"-16", Bl: L, Zones: 3-8] Introduced in 1894. [Ht: 3"-4", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8] Cup-shaped blooms brilliant red tulip with attractive mottled foliage Creamy white flowers are edged and red blush. of cardinal red, base violet, anthers black. produces an amazing number of flowers, creating a #F66744 Price Code: D #F66713 Price Code: B carpet of red when planted en masse. T. maximowiczii #F66770 Price Code: D T. humilis ‘Persian Pearl’ [Ht: 4", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8] Resembles T. [Ht: 3"-4", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8] Exterior magenta- linifolia, but with upright leaves. The center of rose with a greenish tint, inside cyclamen-purple, the bright red flower is deep blue. From Central buttercup yellow base. Excellent in the rockery. Asia, first described in 1889. #F66717 Price Code: B #F66747 Price Code: A Species Tulips, continued on page 10.

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Tulips 9 Species Tulips, continued from page 9. T. whittallii [Ht: 12", Bl: M, Zones: 5-8] Inner petals bright orange  � T. saxatilis with a dark, round basal blotch, backs of outer [Ht: 8", Bl: M, Zones: 5-10] Rosy-lilac with a yellow petals are flushed green and buff. W. Turkey. base, this wild Cretian species needs poor soil, #F66794 Price Code: G moderate winters, and hot summers. Multiplies rapidly by stolons in areas with mild winters. T. wilsoniana One of the few warm weather tulips suitable for [Ht: 4"-6", Bl: L, Zones: 5-8] Deep red flowers with southern California as it requires no cold period. pointed outer tepals, a solid black base, and yellow Heirloom 1753. stamens. Leaves are wavy-margined and stained #F66774 Price Code: A red on the outside as if the color spread from the glowing flowers. One of the most effective small  T. schrenkii tulips. Native to the mountains of Turkmenistan in [Ht: 4"-8", Bl: M, Zones: 3-9] Deep red, cupped Central Asia. #F66796 Price Code: D flowers with golden-orange margins. One of the Modern Rembrandt Mix original parents of the Duc van Tol tulips, the first hybrids developed for forcing and now found almost only in historical collections. Circa 1608, MIXED Modern Rembrandt–As a class, Turkey, Iran. Rembrandt tulips are those cultivars with flowers #F66776 Price Code: K striped and splashed in brown, bronze, black, red, pink or purple on red, white or yellow ground.  � T. sylvestris In the original Rembrandt’s, the markings were [Ht: 10", Bl: M, Zones: 4-10] Sweet-scented and caused by a virus infection. Due to the virus, multi-flowered. Yellow with a hint of green on outer true Rembrandt’s are no longer produced or sold petals which curl curiously. Pendant in bud, flowers commercially and can only be found in historical are held upright. Blooms without a cold period. W. collections. That’s why we call our Rembrandt’s Africa, Europe, Asia Minor. Described 1753. “modern” as they include only virus-free cultivars #F66779 Price Code: D that are striped, flamed, and swirled in rainbow color combinations. � T. taco #F66472 Price Code: E [Ht: 8"-10", Bl: M, Zones: 3-8] Features large flowers of bright gold flamed with hot red on the outside of the petals. Like the rest of its clusiana family, it’s Special Value Tulip Blends both hardy and heat-tolerant. If you have a spot in your landscape that is lacking #F66782 Price Code: B in spring color, then try these special mixes for a simple, effective solution. Our blends have been  � T. tarda tested to ensure the varieties will bloom together (dasystemon) [Ht: 4", Bl: M, Zones: 2-8] White and provide you with a wonderful spring display. with hints of bronze-green and a yellow base. Basal Images of these blends and mixes are available on leaves form a rosette. Easy to grow, almost like a Wild Tulip Collections our website. ground cover. No cold period required. Central Asia. Described 1933. While these bulbs are not harvested from the Warm Welcome Blend–A fantastic way to #F66784 Price Code: A wild, they represent tulips you’d find growing in usher in the glorious season of spring. Contains woodlands and mountains throughout the world. a wonderful range of colors including both solids � T. turkestanica Once comfortable, they will last and last in your and bicolors. Blooms mid-spring. Ht: 18" [Ht: 6"-8", Bl: E, Zones: 4-8] White outer petals garden. They’re very different from the big hybrid #F65749 12 for 12.95 24 for 22.95 are grayish-violet, base orange-yellow. Starry bulbs both in size and appearance and most 48 for 39.95 96 for 74.95 flowers close at night and on dark days. Very multi- naturalize easily. Use them in special spots where Long Lasting Giants Blend–A delightful blend flowered. Central Asia. Described 1875. their individuality can be admired. #F66788 Price Code: A of Darwin Hybrid tulips in luscious shades of lav- ender, rose and a bright red-and- yellow two-tone Wild Tulips of the Mediterranean–Includes 6 for a splash of color. Designed to stay in bloom � T. urumiensis bulbs each of T. orphanidea ‘Flava’, T. sylvestris, [Ht: 4", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8] Clear yellow outer longer and sure to draw attention. Ht: 26" T. whittallii, and T. bakeri ‘Lilac Wonder’. #F65919 12 for 14.95 24 for 26.95 petals tinted bronze, green and red; yellow anthers, #F66801X (24 bulbs total) 29.95 3 to 5 flowers per stem. Pointed, star-like flowers 48 for 49.95 96 for 89.95 rest on a rosette of linear leaves. N.W. Iran, 1932. Wild Tulips of Asia–Includes 6 bulbs each Rainbow Parade Mix–Ideal for those who #F66790 Price Code: A of T. batalinii ‘Bright Gem’, T. eichleri, T. want a brilliant mix of tulips in all the colors of T. vvedenskyi ‘Tangerine Beauty’ kolpakowskiana, T. humilis ‘Violacea Black Base’, the rainbow. Includes some familiar varieties, but [Ht: 8"-10", Bl: M/L, Zones: 5-8] Exterior bright, fiery T. turkestanica, and T. urumiensis. also many that are not offered individually in this red with a vivid orange flame. Inside bright red with #F66804X (36 bulbs total) 38.95 catalog. Strong, wind resistant stems hold the yellow basal blotches. Beautifully shaped flower blooms upright for an amazing display in April and with reflexed petals. Silvery blue-green foliage. Wild Tulips for the Deep South–Includes May. Ht: 18"-24" #F66792 Price Code: D 6 bulbs each of T. sylvestris, T. bakeri ‘Lilac #F66865 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 Wonder’, T. clusiana ‘Chrysantha’, T. ‘Lady Jane’, 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 and T. saxatilis. TULIP PRICE CHART #F66807X (30 bulbs total) 33.95 Price 6 12 24 48 96 192 Code Wild Tulips for Cold Climates–Includes 6 A 6.95 12.95 22.95 40.95 74.95 124.95 bulbs each of T. batalinii ‘Bright Gem’, T. batalinii ‘Red Jewel’, T. eichleri, T. clusiana ‘Chrysantha’, T. B 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 134.95 kolpakowskiana, and T. tarda. C 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 148.95 #F66810X (36 bulbs total) 39.95 D 9.45 16.95 29.95 53.95 94.95 159.95 E 9.95 17.95 30.95 56.95 97.95 169.95 Heirloom Wild Tulip Collection–Ten varieties F 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 179.95 introduced more than 100 years ago. Includes 6 G 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 189.95 bulbs each of T. acuminata, T. biflora, T. humilis, H 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 199.95 T. kolpakowskiana, T. linifolia, T. maximowiczii, I 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 209.95 T. polychroma, T. sylvestris, T. turkestanica, and J 12.95 22.95 39.95 75.95 129.95 213.95 T. wilsoniana. K 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95 249.95 #F66813X (60 bulbs total) 84.95 Rainbow Parade Mix

10 ❧ = New  = Multiflowering tulip  = Tulips recommended for the south (with precooling)  = Tulips recommended for forcing Daffodils and Their Division 1 🆆 Marieke–(Y-GYY) [Ht: 18", Bl: E/M] These golden blooms are the largest of any trumpet - Classifications Trumpet type, more up-facing and with greater substance, Classification and Color Symbols Daffodils allowing for a very long-lasting display. Highly Our daffodils are classed and named as referenced Use: border, cut, recommended for mass plantings. Forces well. in our official sources:Daffodils to Show and naturalized #F62054 Price Code: G Grow and Abridged Classified List of Daffodil Distinguishing fea- 🆆 Mount Hood–(W-W) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] The large Names 2003 and the “daffseek” website, both tures: One flower to a trumpet is ivory-white, very slightly flushed with maintained by the American Daffodil Society, and stem; the trumpet is as pale primrose yellow when it first opens. One of The International Daffodil Register and Classified long or longer than the the best white daffodils for garden decoration. List 1998 published by The Royal Horticultural petal segments. The most Introduced in 1938. Society. There are thirteen divisions of daffodils. familiar and beloved daffodil Twelve divisions are determined by the physical #F62058 Price Code: H form, blooming from early to mid characteristics and genetic background of each spring. Pink Silk–(W-P) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] An enchanting cultivar. The thirteenth division lists daffodils and rare pink trumpet daffodil. The salmon-pink, distinguished solely by botanical name. Arctic Gold–(Y-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: E/M] Jumbo, ribbed, funnel-shaped trumpet flares out from goldenrod yellow, upfacing blooms are so In parentheses after each cultivar name are a snow white, overlapping perianth segments. A crisp, waxy, and perfectly formed they appear series of code letters used to describe colors of a multiple award-winner. almost artificial. Stands up through wind and daffodil cultivar. [Example:(Y-Y) ]. The descriptive #F62062 Price Code: I rain, lasts for days cut. An award-winning show letters are: and garden flower. Primeur–(Y-Y) [Ht: 18", Bl: M/L] This deep golden W–White Y–Yellow P–Pink #F62004 Price Code: F yellow daffodil is one of the latest to bloom. G–Green R–Red O–Orange Superb for bedding, long-lasting and floriferous. Arkle–(Y-Y) [Ht: 16", Bl: E/M] Big 5 inch blooms Dependably perennial. The color code consists of two letters or two of clear yellow display long, cylindrical trumpets groups of letters separated by a hyphen. The #F62066 Price Code: H with expanded, ruffled rims along with large, letters before the hyphen describe the perianth overlapping perianths. Strong and vigorous. Rijnveld’s Early Sensation–(Y-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: segments (or petals); the letters following the #F62007 Price Code: F VE/E] One of the earliest bright yellow trumpets hyphen describe the corona (trumpet or cup). A to bloom, at least two weeks earlier than most. perianth consisting of more than one color will be Beersheba–(W-W) [Ht: 14", Bl: E/M] Pure white, Sometimes flowers by Christmas in the south. described with multiple letters beginning from more delicate in appearance than ‘Mount Hood’. Forces beautifully. Top size 14/16 cm bulbs. the outer zone; a multicolored corona will be Introduced in 1923. #F62070 Price Code: F described beginning with the eyezone. #F62010 Price Code: H Teal–(Y-W) [Ht: 26", Bl: M/L] A Grant Mitsch Hardiness and Spacing 🆆 Bravoure–(W-Y) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Show quality hybrid. The color of the pure white corona bleeds Unless otherwise noted, all daffodils are hardy in blooms have smooth white petals and a perfectly ever so slightly into the surrounding perianth of Zones 3 to 8. All grow best in full sun or dappled formed yellow trumpet. An excellent grower. rich lemon yellow. shade, but some varieties, the pink and red- #F62013 Price Code: H #F62077 Price Code: H cupped varieties in particular, give truer, longer- British Gamble–(W-Y) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] The frilly, Tropical Sunset–(W-O) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Broad, lasting color in semi-shade. lemon yellow trumpet gradually takes on tones greenish-white perianth segments surround a In warmer Zones 9 and 10, choose daffodil of pale apricot-pink as it matures. Breathtaking long trumpet vividly colored with tropical hues varieties that will grow without the need for a against an ivory white perianth. of golden orange, the notched rim slightly lighter cold period. Hardier varieties, however, need to be #F62014 Price Code: H toned. A strong grower and very eye-catching from a distance. precooled for 8 to 10 weeks at 40°F to 45°F before Classic Garden–(Y-O) [Ht: 20", Bl: E/M] Bright #F62078 Price Code: G planting in December. yellow, overlapping perianth segments surround a deep orange, ribbed and flared trumpet. Blooms ❧ Watch Up–(W-W) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Sweetly How to Grow have good substance. scented, upward-facing, color changing blooms. For best results, plant your daffodils in mid- #F62017 Price Code: H White perianth segments surround a long cup autumn in well-drained, sandy, humus-rich soil. that opens yellow and matures to white, the Add bulb food or bone meal and mix it well in Dutch Master–(Y-Y) [Ht: 18", Bl: E/M] This bright mouth fluted and ruffled. the soil beneath the bulbs. For best perennial yellow upfacing daffodil introduced in 1938 is as #F62086 Price Code: H performance, daffodil foliage needs full sun and well known as King Alfred and is renowned for proper watering. Let foliage die back naturally its strength and longevity. Its long trumpet flares W. P. Milner–(W-W) [Ht: 7", Bl: E] A perfect before removal. Always detach the top inch of the at the end, completed by a rolled, deeply notched creamy white petite with a frilled trumpet and flower stem so the daffodil will increase its bulb rim. Recommended for perennializing and forcing. twisted petals. Heirloom 1869. size instead of making seed. Plant daffodils 6 to 8 #F62019 Price Code: D #F62087 Price Code: B inches deep, less for smaller species bulbs. A good rule of thumb for planting depth is about 3 times Galactic Star–(YYW-W) [Ht: 18", Bl: E/M] A the height of the bulb. In early spring, top dress sweetly fragrant reverse bicolor. The flaring, frilly- with a bulb fertilizer or a balanced commercial edged trumpet matures to white encircled by a fertilizer. white halo on a greenish-yellow perianth. #F62028 Price Code: J Daffodil Bulb Sizes Can Be Confusing King Alfred–(Y-Y) [Ht: 16", Bl: E/M] This golden All daffodil bulbs have at least one “nose” from yellow daffodil created in 1899 is considered which the stem, leaves, and flowers emerge. Some one of the greatest advances ever made in the DAFFODIL PRICE CHART daffodils regularly produce bulbs with one, two, progress of daffodils. We offer an improved strain Price 6 12 24 48 96 even three or more noses. These bulbs are usually with the same appearance as the original, but Code sized by weight (mass) of the bulb and not by with better performance. A 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 the number of noses. Some daffodils, especially #F62035 Price Code: G B 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 species and miniatures, almost never produce C 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 bulbs with multiple noses. These are sized by Lemon Glow–(Y-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] Few daffodils D 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 measuring the bulb’s circumference. exhibit the soft tones displayed by this award- winner. Blooms open lemon yellow, maturing to E 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 We Ship Top Size Bulbs white with pale yellow brushmarks and a yellow- F 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 At McClure & Zimmerman, we ship only Top Size edged white trumpet. G 12.45 21.95 38.95 72.95 124.95 OR DNI, the largest size daffodil bulb by mass #F62044 Price Code: F H 12.95 22.95 39.95 75.95 129.95 available for the current season. Little Gem–(Y-Y) [Ht: 6", Bl: E] ADS miniature. I 13.95 24.95 43.95 84.95 139.95 A perfect ‘mini-size’ yellow trumpet daffodil. J 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95 🆆 American Daffodil Society Wister Award for Among the earliest daffodils to bloom. K 15.95 27.95 52.95 99.95 159.95 Outstanding Garden Merit #F62048 Price Code: B L 16.95 29.95 54.95 102.95 169.95

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Daffodils 11 Division 2 Decoy–(W-R) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] Although classified Scarlett O’Hara–(Y-R) [Ht: 18", Bl: E/M] As as having a red cup, the color is nearer to deep colorful and vivacious as its namesake. Bright Large-Cupped rose. The white overlapping petals offset the yellow petals are highlighted by a large, red cup. Daffodils rich color of the ribbed, funnel-shaped corona to A strong bloomer and perennializer. perfection. #F62212 Price Code: F Use: border, cut, naturalized #F62129 Price Code: G Distinguishing features: Snowboard–(W-GWW) [Ht: 18", Bl: M] Good One flower to a stem; the Delibes–(Y-YYO) [Ht: 20", Bl: E] Perfectly for the show bench. The 3½" to 4" blooms are of cup is more than one- formed blooms have primrose yellow heavy substance, the white perianth segments third, but less than equal to the overlapping petals and large, shallow, vivid having just a hint of green at the base of the length of the petal segments. yellow cups that shade to orange at their rims. A ribbed, white corona. By far the most popular of all strong multiplier and reliable perennial. #F62223 Price Code: F the divisions, possibly half of all #F62133 Price Code: H registered varieties are long cups. Ferris Wheel–(Y-O) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Large, 4½" 🆆 Accent–(W-P) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] An ivory-white blooms have a greenish-yellow perianth paired perianth frames a sunfast and upfacing, ruffled, with a yellow-orange, frilled, bowl-shaped salmon-pink cup. Vigorous and perennializes corona. Sunproof and fragrant. well. One of the best pinks! #F62136 Price Code: J #F62103 Price Code: F Fortissimo–(Y-O) [Ht: 18", Bl: E/M] Golden Alexis Beauty–(YYW-WPO) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] yellow petals with a deep reddish-orange, ribbed Overlapping, bright greenish yellow petaloid cup that flares slightly at the end. segments fade to white at the base of the cup. #F62141 Price Code: F Misty Glen The cup is pale yellow-orange, rimmed with a wavy edge in a deeper tone. Sweetly fragrant. 🆆 Fragrant Rose–(W-GPP) Ht: 16", Bl: M/L] #F62105 Price Code: G White overlapping petals surround a long, cup- shaped corona of reddish-pink, paling toward Division 3 Ambergate–(O-O) [Ht: 14", Bl: L] Amber to the base where green tones are prominent. Has a Small-Cupped orange petals and a large orange-red, funneled wonderful fragrance. and ribbed cup. A delightful standout in any #F62146 Price Code: H Daffodils setting. Gigantic Star–(Y-Y) [Ht: 20", Bl: E/M] Immense Use: border, cut, #F62106 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 yellow blooms display wide coronas with frilled, naturalized 12 for 39.95 notched rims and broad perianths. Has vanilla Distinguishing features: Avalon–(Y-W) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Broad, rounded fragrance. A good perennializer in the north and One flower to a stem; perianth segments are bright lemony yellow. The the south. cup not more than one- corona begins bright yellow and fades to creamy #F62152 Price Code: E third the length of the petal segments. In many varieties, the white as blooms mature. 🆆 Ice Follies–(W-W) [Ht: 16", Bl: E/M] White #F62107 Price Code: H cup is so shallow that the term “eye” is petals surround a large, flat and ruffled lemon appropriately used to describe it. Bella Vista–(W-YYO) [Ht: 14", Bl: VE] Very yellow cup that matures to white. Excellent for Altruist–(O-R) [Ht: 18", Bl: L] Soft orange broad, ivory white perianth segments. A vibrant perennializing and forcing. perianth paired with a bold red cup. orange, wide rim is the most notable feature #F62156 Price Code: E #F62258 Price Code: F of the greenish-yellow corona. Color can vary, 🆆 Misty Glen–(W-GWW) [Ht: 16", Bl: M/L] A depending on climate. choice white daffodil. Perianth is silky smooth 🆆 Barrett Browning–(WWY-O) [Ht: 16", Bl: #F62109 Price Code: H with wide, overlapping petals, the cup-shaped E/M] Creamy white petals and a brilliant orange cup surrounded by a ring of yellow at the base. Big Gun–(W-Y) [Ht: 18", Bl: M] Large, 5" to 6" corona silvery-white with green prominent at This 1945 introduction has been honored with flowers have an ivory-white perianth and broad the base. Very free-flowering. many awards. Perennializes well and will force. cups of deep yellow that become orange as they #F62165 Price Code: G #F62260 Price Code: F age. Sweetly fragrant. 🆆 Monal–(Y-R) [Ht: 16", Bl: E] Golden yellow #F62110 Price Code: F petals frame a scorching red-orange funnel- Goose Green–(W-GYR) [Ht: 16", Bl: M/L] An shaped cup. A strong grower. Forces with a award-winning show flower and a super garden 🆆 Brackenhurst–(Y-O) [Ht: 16", Bl: E] performer too. White petals frame a ruffled, Sunproof, 3" to 5" blooms with bright yellow minimal cold period. #F62169 Price Code: F bright yellow cup, eyed with green and rimmed petals and bowl-shaped cups of intense orange with red. Spicy-sweet fragrance. pack a visual punch. Very long-blooming. Mrs. R. O. Backhouse–(W-P) [Ht: 14", Bl: M/L] #F62269 Price Code: H #F62113 Price Code: F In 1921, this variety was registered as the first pink daffodil of any consequence, and even today Green Pearl–(W-GWW) [Ht: 12", Bl: L] White, Bright Sun–(WWY-Y) [Ht: 18", Bl: M] Broad, overlapping perianth segments surround small, creamy white overlapping petals. The corona she still causes a sensation. #F62173 Price Code: F white cups with a green base and matching eye. begins bright yellow at the base, fades to white Has a spicy fragrance. in the length before finishing in a frilled, vivid Pacific Rim–(Y-YYR) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Blooms #F62273 Price Code: K yellow rim. Sweetly scented. of heavy substance are clear yellow, the corona #F62115 Price Code: L rimmed with a band of orange-red. Voted “Best Merlin–(W-YYR) [Ht: 18", Bl: M] A snowy white In Show” numerous times. perianth surrounds the small, brilliant yellow Carlton–(Y-Y) [Ht: 18", Bl: E/M] Clear #F62179 Price Code: J cup rimmed with orange-red. Sweetly scented. golden yellow. The long cup almost qualifies An award-winning exhibition cultivar and an as a trumpet. Very vigorous and adaptable. Professor Einstein–(W-R) [Ht: 16", Bl: M/L] excellent garden performer. Perennializes well even in the south. Vanilla Broad, pure white overlapping petals have a #F62281 Price Code: F fragrance. perianth shading to yellow at the base of the cup. #F62117 Price Code: D #F62189 Price Code: G Ringtone–(Y-YYO) [Ht: 16", Bl: E/M] Broad, light yellow perianth segments have thick substance. 🆆 Ceylon–(Y-O) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Buttercup 🆆 Saint Keverne–(Y-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: E/M] This The corona is bright yellow, edged with bold yellow petals frame a scarlet-orange cup. pure yellow daffodil almost qualifies as a trum- orange at the mouth. Fragrant. Upward-facing, sunproof, and long-lasting. pet. Very adaptable, even in the south. #F62284 Price Code: H #F62121 Price Code: H #F62203 Price Code: F 🆆 Segovia–(W-Y) [Ht: 6", Bl: M, Zones 4-8] ADS 🆆 Chromacolor–(W-P) [Ht: 16", Bl: M/L] A 🆆 Salome–(W-PPY) [Ht: 18", Bl: L] White petals miniature. A sweet petite with white, slightly large corona of deep coral pink gleams against a perfectly frame an almost trumpet-length cup reflexed, overlapping petals surrounding a pure white perianth, its warm color darker in the of apricot, maturing to coral pink rimmed with disc-shaped, ribbed corona of greenish-yellow. interior. A fragrant award-winner. gold. Often a show winner. Increases prolifically and is a terrific show flower. #F62125 Price Code: G #F62208 Price Code: F #F62290 Price Code: F

12 ❧ = New Division 4 🆆 Rip Van Winkle–(Y-Y) [Ht: 8", Bl: E] Formerly Ice Wings–(W-W) [Ht: 12", Bl: M/L] Sweetly listed as N. minor pumilus plenus. This double scented with 2 to 3 snowy-white flowers per Double Daffodils yellow daffodil resembles a dandelion with stem. Rounded, reflexed petals frame a long, Use: border, cut twisted petals. Introduced 1884. Irish in origin. tapered cup. Ideal for pots or the rock garden. Distinguishing features: #F62338 Price Code: B Naturalizes prolifically. #F62411 Price Code: G Double flowers. There Sir Winston Churchill–(W-O) [Ht: 16", Bl: L] are three types of doubling. A robust grower ideal for naturalizing. Blooms Katie Heath–(W-P) [Ht: 12", Bl: M] Ruffled cups In the first, the cup is completely faithfully year after year, producing multiple in varying shades of apricot-pink are displayed absent and replaced by additional double flowers of white interspersed with orange. against slightly reflexed, white perianths. Bears petals. The second form has a normal Very fragrant and long-lasting. multiple blooms per stem. A strong grower with perianth of petals, but the cup is #F62375 Price Code: E lovely coloration. entirely filled. Finally, in the third #F62416 Price Code: E form, the flower’s stamens acquire ❧ Sweet Desire–(W-O) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Large 3 leaf-like forms which fill the cup. to 4 inch blooms appear to have alternating layers Lemon Drops–(Y-Y) [Ht: 12", Bl: L] We describe of white petals and golden orange petaloids. A this enticing Grant Mitsch hybrid as sugar-coated Albus poeticus plenus–(W-YYR) [Ht: long-lasting variety for flower bouquets. lemon yellow. The fragrant, pendulous flowers 16", Bl: L] Double Pheasant Eye. Small, #F62377 Price Code: F have swept-back petals a shade lighter than the yellow cup segments rimmed with red appear fluted cylindrical cup. Very floriferous with 3 to 4 amidst pure white, overlapping petals displayed 🆆 Tahiti–(Y-O) [Ht: 14", Bl: M/L] Highly awarded flowers per stem. in several whorls that become shorter at the for its performance both in the garden and on the #F62421 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 center. Strongly scented. Introduced pre-1861. show bench. The soft yellow blooms have shorter, 12 for 39.95 #F62302 Price Code: H frilled, orange-red petal segments at their centers. Heat tolerant and a good perennializer. Moonlight Sensation–(Y-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] Cheerfulness–(W-Y) [Ht: 15", Bl: L] White #F62379 Price Code: F Star-shaped blooms, the perianth light yellow, flowers with creamy-yellow centers bloom in fading to ivory around the pale yellow, almost clusters. Sweetly scented. One of the antique Telamonius Plenus–(Y-Y) [Ht: 12", Bl: E] (Syn. white, ribbed cup. Highly fragrant. Bears up to 6 Poetaz group of daffodils. Van Sion) Double flowers are golden yellow, blooms per stem. #F62310 Price Code: C sometimes tinged with green, with a trumpet- #F62423 Price Code: D like cup filled with petaloids. Heirloom pre-1620. Delnashaugh–(W-P) [Ht: 16", Bl: L] Rounded, Excellent for naturalizing. Petrel–(W-W) [Ht: 14", Bl: M/L] Stems produce overlapping, white petals surround lavishly #F62846 Price Code: H up to 7 fragrant, white blooms like little fairies filled centers of short, ruffled apricot-pink dancing atop grass-like foliage. Forms lovely White Lion–(W-WYY) [Ht: 18", Bl: M/L] clumps. petals divided by slightly longer, white petaloid Gardenia-shaped, double blooms are white with #F62425 Price Code: D segments. Fragrant and long-lasting. frilled, yellow petals in their centers. Delightfully #F62314 Price Code: F fragrant. A strong grower. Sunlight Sensation–(Y-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] A very Double Campernelle–(Y-Y) [Ht: 12", Bl: E, #F62384 Price Code: F floriferous variety, bulbs produce up to 5 stems, Zones: 4-9] Queen Anne’s Double Jonquil. each holding up to 4 blooms. The star-like flowers White Medal–(W-W) [Ht: 18", Bl: L] Fully double, have bright yellow petals and a matching ribbed Formerly listed as N. x odorus plenus. Double creamy white blooms have multiple layers of yellow flowers, 2 to 3 per stem, are sweetly cup. Fruity fragrance. stacked petaloid segments. An elegant sport of #F62432 Price Code: C scented and fine for cutting. Introduced prior to ‘Petit Four’. 1900. #F62385 Price Code: J Thalia–(W-W) [Ht: 16", Bl: M/L] The Orchid #F62824 Price Code: C Narcissus. One of the loveliest of all daffodils. Two Yellow Cheerfulness–(Y-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: L] or more graceful white flowers adorn each stem. Erlicheer–(W-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: E, Zones: 5-9] Sweet Multi-flowered, sweetly scented, soft yellow The petals reflex slightly backward “like the wings scented, double flowers are borne in clusters of 6 gardenia-like blooms. First introduced in 1937. of an angel.” Fragrant. Heirloom 1916. to 12 or more on a stem. Pure white perianths have #F62389 Price Code: F creamy centers with a hint of yellow. Ideal for #F62435 Price Code: B forcing and pot culture. Adapts well to growing in Thalia Sun–(W-Y) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Richly scented the south. flowers have slightly reflexed, twisted white #F62320 Price Code: H petals and cup-shaped coronas of greenish- yellow. A bicolor sport of Thalia. ❧ Golden Pearl–(WWY-Y) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] #F62441 Price Code: C Large, 3 inch blooms have a white perianth that sets the background for a tufted center of golden Division 5 American Daffodil Society Wister Award for peach and white petaloids. Long-lasting blooms 🆆 Triandrus Outstanding Garden Merit have good substance. Daffodils #F62331 Price Code: I Use: border, cut, Manly–(Y-O) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] Orange petaloid naturalized segments are interspersed among multiple layers Distinguishing features: of buttery yellow petals. Award of Garden Merit On the whole, the flowers winner. are petite, graceful and #F62334 Price Code: G attractive with several florets on a stem. The flowers, Milena–(YYW-YYY) [Ht: 16", Bl: E] Strongly ❧ which are more or less DAFFODIL PRICE CHART scented blooms have a light yellow reflexed pendant, may be fragrant and the perianth and a corona filled with multiple layers of Price 6 12 24 48 96 petals are often turned back and Code golden yellow petaloids. slightly twisted. Generally, the #F62333 Price Code: F A 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 triandrus hybrids are mid to late B 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 Petit Four–(W-PPY) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] Creamy- bloomers. C 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 white petals frame a large, fully double crown of 🆆 Hawera–(Y-Y) [Ht: 8", Bl: M/L] ADS D 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 apricot-rose with yellow flecks. Frequent award miniature. Dainty, pendant, lemon-yellow E 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 winner. flowers, 3 to 5 on each stem, are ideal for the F 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 #F62356 Price Code: I rock garden or forcing in a shallow bulb pan with G 12.45 21.95 38.95 72.95 124.95 species crocuses. Fragrant. Widely adaptable and H 12.95 22.95 39.95 75.95 129.95 Pink Performance–(W-YYP) [Ht: 16", Bl: M] very floriferous. I 13.95 24.95 43.95 84.95 139.95 White perianth segments interspersed with pink #F62403 Price Code: B rimmed, ruffled yellow cup segments. Multiple J 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95 layers create a real presence in the landscape. K 15.95 27.95 52.95 99.95 159.95 #F62358 Price Code: I L 16.95 29.95 54.95 102.95 169.95

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Daffodils 13 Division 6 Division 7 Pueblo–(W-W) [Ht: 12", Bl: M/L] Flowers open lemon yellow, becoming white with lemon yellow Cyclamineus Jonquilla cups and, finally, pure white. You’ll appreciate the Daffodils Daffodils vigor, flower power, and fragrance of this hybrid. #F62561 Price Code: B Use: border, cut, Use: border, cut, naturalized, rock garden naturalized 🆆 Quail–(Y-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: M/L] A golden yellow Distinguishing features: Distinguishing jonquil with overlapping petals and a well-defined Characteristics of features: Most cup. Long-lasting, fragrant flowers are produced N. cyclamineus are members of this class in multiples of 2 to 4 per stem. Vigorous and predominant. The petals are sweetly scented, showy. stream away in the wake and many have more #F62565 Price Code: A of the long, slender trumpet; the than one flower per stem. Sailboat–(W-W) [Ht: 10", Bl: M/L] Windswept, form is unique, and each variety Perianth segments are typically white petals are like billowing sails surrounding has a distinct (and often spreading or reflexed and the rippled, funnel-shaped, yellow cups that mature amusing) personality. These corona is more wide than long. to white. Multi-flowered with delightfully sweet are the first hybrid daffodils to Leaves are dark green and rush- fragrance. bloom in the spring. like; plants are quite durable. #F62569 Price Code: C Cotinga–(W-P) [Ht: 10", Baby Boomer–(Y-Y) [Ht: 8", 🆆 Stratosphere–(Y-O) [Ht: 18"-24", Bl: L] One Bl: E/M] A prolific little charmer Bl: M] ADS miniature. Sweetly scented, big of the tallest jonquils, bearing 2 to 3 large, 2½" with ivory-white, backswept perianth segments clusters of 3 to 10 yellow flowers per stem. Each flowers on each sturdy stem. Blooms open golden positioned to display a flared corona of apricot- bloom has short cups surrounded by somewhat yellow with the cups maturing to golden orange. pink, deeper toned at the ruffled rim. Forces crinkled petals. Wonderfully fragrant. easily. #F62504 Price Code: C #F62454 Price Code: D #F62573 Price Code: C Baby Moon–(Y-Y) [Ht: 8", Bl: L] ADS miniature. 🆆 Sun Disc–(Y-Y) [Ht: 8", Bl: L] ADS miniature. A lemon yellow miniature jonquil bearing several February Gold–(Y-Y) [Ht: 12", Bl: E] Bright yellow A seedling of rare N. rupicola, pure yellow with blooms per stem. Intensely fragrant. trumpet-like flowers. Very robust, forming large round overlapping petals framing a ribbed and #F62507 Price Code: A colonies. Performs well even in the Deep South. lightly frilled, disc-shaped, flattened corona. One Forces easily. Introduced in 1923. Bell Song–(W-P) [Ht: 12", Bl: L] Sweetly fragrant, of the last jonquils to bloom. #F62459 Price Code: D this pert and cheerful little jonquilla has well- #F62580 Price Code: B formed cups of rose pink surrounded by an ivory- Jack Snipe–(W-Y) [Ht: 8", Bl: E/M] Well-formed 🆆 Sweetness–(Y-Y) [Ht: 12", Bl: M] A multiple white perianth. Displays 3 to 5 flowers per stem. bicolor, lightly swept-back white petals and a award-winner renowned for its sweetly fragrant, #F62515 Price Code: C primrose yellow, medium length crown. Will golden yellow blooms, produced 1 to 3 per stem. force. Naturalizes freely. Blushing Lady–(Y-YYP) [Ht: 14", Bl: L] Light Perennializes well. #F62470 Price Code: C yellow perianth, fading to white toward the #F62588 Price Code: B cup. The corona takes on blush pink tones as the Yazz–(W-P) [Ht: 14", Bl: M/L] Perianth begins pale Jenny–(W-W) [Ht: 10", Bl: E/M] One of the finest blooms mature. Bears up to 3 blooms per stem. yellow and matures to ivory white. The color of the in this division, a pure white. Winner of multiple Light, sweet fragrance. corona is somewhat variable, appearing in shades awards. #F62517 Price Code: C #F62473 Price Code: F of apricot, pink, and yellow, rimmed with pink. Fruit Cup–(W-Y) [Ht: 10", Bl: L] Greenish-white #F62594 Price Code: C Jetfire–(Y-O) [Ht: 12", Bl: E/M] Rich with color, petals surround a light lemon-yellow cup, several the bright orange-red trumpet proudly emerges flowers per stem. Fragrant. Fragrant Jonquilla Sampler amid reflexed golden yellow petals. Good for #F62524 Price Code: C 6 bulbs each of Baby Moon, Bell Song, Pipit, forcing and perennializing. Quail, Sun Disc, and Sweetness. #F62476 Price Code: B 🆆 Golden Echo–(WWY-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] The #F62597X (36 bulbs total)...... 44.95 long, bright yellow cup of this multi-flowered Kaydee–(W-P) [Ht: 12", Bl: M] Pure white, jonquil melts into the creamy-white petals, glistening perianth segments surround a lightly forming a ring at the base. 🆆 American Daffodil Society Wister Award for ribbed and flared, salmon-pink cup. Earned #F62529 Price Code: C Outstanding Garden Merit an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. 🆆 Intrigue–(Y-W) [Ht: 14", Bl: L] Bright yellow #F62477 Price Code: F petals are white near the center, forming a halo at the base of the cup. The light yellow, scalloped cup 🆆 Peeping Tom–(Y-Y) [Ht: 15", Bl: E] A popular matures to white. naturalizing daffodil. Bright yellow blooms #F62536 Price Code: C sport a very long trumpet that juts forward from � extremely reflexed petals. Kedron–(Y-O) [Ht: 10", Bl: M] An American- #F62481 Price Code: J bred jonquil displaying unique coloration with its burnished apricot-yellow perianth and dark 🆆 Rapture–(Y-Y) [Ht: 10", Bl: E] Bright yellow orange corona. Very fragrant. Performs well even flowers have strongly reflexed petals and a lightly in the Deep South. Yazz ribbed and slightly flared cylindrical corona. #F62540 Price Code: D Always show quality with consistently perfect 🆆 Kokopelli–(Y-Y) [Ht: 6", Bl: M/L] The bowl- DAFFODIL PRICE CHART form. A top notch garden performer too. shaped, lightly ribbed, yellow cup opens with Price 6 12 24 48 96 #F62491 Price Code: C green at the base, becoming dark yellow. The Code Sugar Dipped–(W-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: E/M] Blooms perianth is lighter in tone. A 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 open yellow, the reflexed perianth becoming #F62544 Price Code: C B 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 greenish white as the blooms age. The yellow Pipit–(YYW-W) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] A lovely bicolor. C 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 corona has a frilled, pale yellow rim, with Perianth light sulfur yellow fading toward white D 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 intermittent specks of white. around the corona, which opens light yellow and E 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 #F62495 Price Code: G matures to near white. F 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 #F62556 Price Code: B G 12.45 21.95 38.95 72.95 124.95 Wisley–(W-Y) [Ht: 12", Bl: E/M] Perianth H 12.95 22.95 39.95 75.95 129.95 segments begin pale yellow and mature to snowy Prosecco–(W/P-P) [Ht: 14", Bl: M]Large 3" to 3½" white. Corona vivid yellow, funnel-shaped with a flowers are white suffused with light yellowish I 13.95 24.95 43.95 84.95 139.95 very wide, frilled opening. RHS Award of Garden pink, the wide, fluted and ribbed corona a light J 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95 Merit winner. orange pink. Very fragrant. K 15.95 27.95 52.95 99.95 159.95 #F62497 Price Code: F #F62559 Price Code: C L 16.95 29.95 54.95 102.95 169.95

14 ❧ = New Division 8 Chinese Sacred Lily–(W-Y) [Ht: 12"-16"] Syn. Golden Bells–(Y-Y) [Ht: 8", Bl: L, Zones: 4-8] N. tazetta subsp. laticolor (Div. 13). White petals, ADS miniature. Each bulb produces a bouquet of 5 Tazetta Daffodils yellow cups and a pleasant scent characterize to 15 golden yellow blooms up to 50% larger than Use: border, cut, naturalized, this Tazetta. Favored for forcing and wonderfully the species. Outstanding in the garden or pots. forcing fragrant. Blooms shortly after Galilee. #F62730 Price Code: C Distinguishing features: #F62662 Price Code: H The most widely distributed ❧ White Petticoat–(W-W) [Ht: 8", Bl: E, and the oldest known forms of Galilee–(W-W) [Ht: 12"-14"] White, delicately Zones: 4-8] Funnel-shaped blooms are pure white the Narcissus genus, tazettas scented blooms, up to twelve per stem. Blooms with a hint of pale yellow on the rim. Sweetly are bunch or cluster-flowering one week after Ziva, producing two to four stems fragrant. daffodils, many with 3 to 20 per bulb. #F62734 Price Code: D fragrant blooms per stem. Most #F62672 Price Code: I do very well in warmer areas Grand Soleil d’Or–(Y-O ) [Ht: 12"-14"] Yellow of the country, and some of the Division 11 petals frame orange cups. Fruity fragrance. best daffodils for indoor forcing, Requires a couple weeks longer to force Split-Corona including Paperwhites, are found in compared to Ziva. Daffodils this division. #F62623 Price Code: G Use: border, cut, naturalized Avalanche–(W-Y) [Ht: 16", Bl: E/M, Zones: 6-9] Inbal–(W-W) [Ht: 14"-18"] White flowers with Distinguishing features: The Produces 10 or more flowers with white petals a very mild fragrance. The least fragrant of the cup of these daffodils is split for at and yellow cups. Excellent as a long-term garden paperwhites. Blooms slightly later than Ziva. least one-third of its length. Overall, perennial in the south. #F62677 Price Code: H these are some of the showiest #F62604 Price Code: H daffodils for mass plantings and Nir–(W-W) [Ht: 14"-18"] Produces more stems N. canaliculatus–(W-Y) [Ht: 6", Bl: E/M, Zones: are excellent for picking, always a per bulb and larger flowers compared to other 5-9] ADS miniature. Bunch-flowering with up highlight in arrangements. Due to paperwhites. The fragrant blooms are pure white. to 7 flowers per stem, white with a yellow cup. distinct differences in the corona About one week later to bloom than Ziva. Fragrant. Likes well-drained soil. arrangements, the cultivars are divided into two #F62681 Price Code: I #F62842 Price Code: A groups: Ziva–(W-W) [Ht: 16"-18"] Each bulb of this 🆆 Falconet–(Y-R) [Ht: 12", Bl: M, Zones: 5-9] A a) Collar Types: Corona segments are reliable strain yields as many as 4 stems topped superb, American-bred daffodil for garden and opposite the petal segments; the corona with clusters of spicy scented, pure white flowers. show. Very floriferous, producing up to segments usually in two whorls of three. Early to bloom and very easy to force. 8 deeply fragrant flowers per stem of bright b) Papillon types: Corona segments yellow with red-orange cups. A good forcer. #F62686 Price Code: H alternate to the petal segments; #F62613 Price Code: B the corona segments usually in a single whorl of six. Often the corona has a 🆆 Geranium–(W-O) [Ht: 16", Bl: M, Zones: streaked, sunburst effect. 4-9] White petals with an orange-red cup, 3 to 5 flowers per stem. Quite fragrant. Long-lasting old Division 9 Blazing Starlet (11a)–(Y-YYO) [Ht: 18", Bl: E/M] garden favorite first introduced in 1930. Poeticus Daffodils Yellow perianth, the yellow corona split and #F62618 Price Code: F frilled, edged in yellow-orange. Fragrant. Use: border, cut, #F62740 Price Code: F Martinette–(Y-O) [Ht: 14", Bl: E/M, Zones: 5-9] naturalized Congress (11a)–(Y-O) [Ht: 14", Bl: M/L] Yellow Sweetly fragrant and very floriferous. Bright Distinguishing perianth has a slightly greenish cast. The ruffled golden yellow petals and a bright orange cup. features: Characteristics of the corona becomes more orange as the blooms #F62628 Price Code: A Narcissus poeticus group are mature. Large 3½" to 4" blooms. predominant. At one time, the Minnow–(W-Y) [Ht: 6", Bl: M, Zones: 5-9] ADS #F62744 Price Code: E Miniature. Bears clusters of charming blooms Poets were considered the only with light yellow to white petals and bright “true” daffodils. Some have existed Mallee (11a)–(W-YPP) [Ht: 20", Bl: M] A broad yellow cups. in gardens or grass with little white perianth combines a pink cup which splits #F62633 Price Code: A attention for generations, admired into frilled segments, revealing a yellow center. for their whiteness and bright #F62749 Price Code: F Silver Chimes–(W-W) [Ht: 14", Bl: L, Zones: 6-9] eyes. There are no miniatures in this Silvery-white, fragrant blooms, 8 to 10 per stem. A division. Flowers are usually fragrant. Parisienne (11a)–(W-O) [Ht: 26", Bl: M/L] Looks garden favorite since 1916. like a ruffled version of ‘Professor Einstein’. A #F62638 Price Code: E 🆆 Actaea–(W-YYR) [Ht: 16", Bl: M/L] The ribbed and frilled, orange corona lays almost flat finest Poeticus for garden use. A large white against the white perianth. perianth–the whitest of all narcissus–frames a #F62757 Price Code: E small yellow cup with a green eye and red edge. Sweetly scented. Heirloom pre-1919. Shrike (11a)–(W-P) [Ht: 18", Bl: M/L] Award of Paperwhite Daffodils #F62704 Price Code: G Garden Merit winner. Ivory-white perianth paired for Indoor Bloom with a rose pink, ribbed corona that extends ⅔ Felindre–(W-GYR) [Ht: 14", Bl: L] A choice Size: 16/17cm the length of the perianth. heirloom. The perianth is snow-white, contrasting #F62753 Price Code: J Paperwhites belong to the Tazetta class of with a vividly colored, disc-shaped cup comprised daffodils (Division 8). They don’t need a cold of a deep green eye, a yellow center that shades to Sorbet (11b)–(W-Y/OW) [Ht: 16", Bl: M/L] Broad, treatment to flower, making them ideal for green at the base, and a broad red edge. overlapping perianth segments of creamy white. forcing. In warmer regions (Zones 8 to 10), #F62714 Price Code: G Corona is buttery yellow with orange highlights. Paperwhites will grow outside where other #F62755 Price Code: H classes of daffodils fail to produce buds. Pheasant’s Eye, see: N. poeticus recurvus, Division 13, page 16. Sunnyside Up (11a)–(W-Y) [Ht: 14", Bl: M] Ruffled Forcing instructions are included with each and frilled yellow corona, the segments nearly order. as long as the greenish-white perianth. Winner Ariel–(W-W) [Ht: 10"-12"] (P.P.16819) Shorter of an Award for Garden Merit from the Royal stems, abundant flowers and early bloom make Horticultural Society. this one of the best paperwhites. Pure white, Division 10 #F62758 Price Code: F scented flowers. Compares to Ziva for earliness. Bulbocodium Daffodils Vanilla Peach (11a)–(W-P) [Ht: 20", Bl: M] #F62653 Price Code: I Use: border, cut,naturalized Heavily frilled corona segments lie almost flat Bethlehem ‘Nony’–(W-Y) [Ht: 10"-12"] Creamy- Distinguishing features: Usually one flower against white perianth segments and match them white petals with bright yellow cups, many per stem. The petal segments are insignificant in width. The layers form an inner and outer whorl flowers per stem. Mild fragrance. compared with the dominant corona; thus, the of 3 for a beautiful display. Sweetly fragrant. #F62657 Price Code: I ‘hoop petticoat’ cognomen. #F62765 Price Code: F

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Daffodils 15 Division 12 Fragrant Cluster-Flowered Mix–For a spectacular display, nothing surpasses the Miscellaneous Daffodils E bouquet of blooms provided by this collection of This division includes all varieties which do not fit our favorite multi-stemmed, fragrant narcissus. into the other 12 divisions. We’ve included Thalia, Geranium, Baby Moon, D F Cheerfulness and others–a delightful sampling at Jumblie–(Y-O) [Ht: 7", Bl: E] ADS Miniature. Like an even more delightful savings! Top Size bulbs. a shooting star, yellow petals flare back from a #F62885 24 for 19.95 48 for 34.95 pencil-thin, yellow-orange trumpet. Bears several 96 for 66.95 flowers per stem. G #F62775 Price Code: B Naturalizing All-Color Mix–Abundant color C with continuous blooms best describes our 🆆 Tete-a-Tete–(Y-Y) [Ht: 6", Bl: E] ADS M Daffodil Naturalizing Mix. You’ll be surprised Miniature. Popular due to its perfect form, vigor, to discover that this economical mix contains and prolific bloom. Great for forcing and natu- H mostly trumpets, large-cups and small-cups, ralizing. Fragrant, bright yellow blooms display L although you’re sure to spot a few bulbs from reflexed petals and a long, slender cup. N other divisions as well. Select DNII bulbs. #F62782 Price Code: A I #F62870 24 for 16.95 48 for 29.95 B 96 for 56.95 Division 13 Naturalizing Yellow Trumpet Mix–A Species and Wild Forms selection of classic yellow trumpets for K continuous spring bloom. Select DNII bulbs. Use: eclectic and adventuresome #F62875 24 for 19.95 48 for 34.95 This division contains daffodil species and wild 96 for 66.95 forms or reputedly wild forms, distinguished A J solely by botanical name. Be forewarned, Pretty in Pink Mix–An exquisite blend of rare however, most species daffodil bulbs are no and much sought-after pink daffodils. Our hand- larger than the tip of your little finger. Like picked mix will include at lease 6 select varieties hybrid daffodils, the wild ones will also force. All to provide a charming display in your spring are commercially propagated. garden. They are magnificent cut flowers as well. Planting tip: Cool weather brings out the richest Albus poeticus plenus, see Div. 4, page 13. colors, so partial shade is desirable, especially in Campernelle, Single, see N. x odorus. Key to Wild Daffodil Bouquet pictured above: the south. Top Size bulbs. (A) N. obesus, (B) N. cyclamineus, #F62863 24 for 24.95 48 for 44.95 N. bulbocodium var. conspicuus 96 for 83.95 Yellow Hoop Petticoat (Y-Y) [Ht: 5", Bl: M, (C) N. tazetta ssp. lacticolor, Zones: 4-9] Widely flaring yellow trumpet, (D) N. triandrus var. albus, Southern Charm Mix–This selection of almost funnel-shaped, like an old-fashioned hoop (E) N. Rip Van Winkle, (F) N. x odorus, daffodils includes only those varieties that adapt to the warmer climates of Zone 8 and further petticoat. Easily grown, it increases rapidly once (G) N. pseudonarcissus ‘Lobularis’, south. Top Size bulbs. established. Native to Portugal and Spain. (H) N. asturiensis, (I) N. obvallaris, #F62804 Price Code: B #F62867 24 for 21.95 48 for 39.95 (J) N. bulbocodium var. conspicuus, 96 for 73.95 N. canaliculatus, see Div. 8, page 15. (K) N. poeticus recurvus, Double Campernelle, see Div. 4, page 13. (L) N. Double Campernelle, (M) N. jonquilla, (N) N. rupicola. Unavailable: A,B,C,D,H,N N. jonquilla–(Y-Y) [Ht: 5", Bl: L, Zones: 5-9] The true jonquil, bearing 2 to 3 or more deep yellow flowers per stem. Blooms quite late in the season. Richly scented. Native to Portugal and Spain. Naturalizes in the South. Special M&Z Daffodil Mixes #F62809 Price Code: C Daffodils are among the easiest bulbs to 🆆 N. obvallaris naturalize as they are virtually fail-proof. To The Tenby Daffodil (Y-Y) [Ht: 8", Bl: E, Zones: realize their glorious potential, think in terms 4-9] Rich yellow flowers of pure trumpet form. of planting them by the bucketful. And keep in Will force. mind, as much as we love them, deer and rodents #F62818 Price Code: F don’t, a definite advantage in areas where those Daffodil 100 Mix white-tails and bushy-tails are on the lookout for N. x odorus a free lunch. 🆆 American Daffodil Society Wister Award for Campernelle Jonquil (Y-Y) [Ht: 12", Bl: E, Zones: Outstanding Garden Merit 4- 9] Golden yellow, bell-shaped corona with Daffodil 100 Mix–This one-of-a-kind daffodil rounded petals, 2 to 3 per stem. Very fragrant. An mix is made up of bulbs from the largest collec- old-fashioned favorite often found naturalizing in tion of daffodils in Holland, comprised of surplus southern gardens. bulbs from a group of 10 professional daffodil #F62822 Price Code: B growers in Holland and grown by Karel van der Veek at the CNB show garden in Heemstede. This DAFFODIL PRICE CHART 🆆 N. poeticus var. recurvus elite group of daffodils includes over 1000 variet- Price 6 12 24 48 96 Pheasant’s Eye (W-YRR) [Ht: 16", Bl: L, Zones: ies of all types, often providing a bloom season of Code 3-7] A grand finale to the daffodil season. The up to 10 weeks in mild climates. Bulbs are top size, small, disc-shaped cup is rimmed with red but vary due to the wide range of types included. A 7.95 13.95 24.95 45.95 80.95 and eyed with gold and green, surrounded by #F62880 24 for 19.95 48 for 34.95 B 8.95 15.95 27.95 49.95 87.95 delicately reflexed white petals. Excellent for 96 for 66.95 C 10.45 18.45 33.95 58.95 99.95 naturalizing. Pleasantly fragrant. D 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 #F62832 Price Code: D Elfin Charm Mix–We’ve put together a mix of E 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 our favorite ‘petites’ that are early to bloom and F 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 N. pseudonarcissus ‘Lobularis’–(Y-Y) [Ht: wonderful for naturalizing. Predominant in this G 12.45 21.95 38.95 72.95 124.95 8", Bl: E, Zones: 4-8] Slightly twisted, pale yellow mix will be Tete-a-Tete accompanied by Jack H 12.95 22.95 39.95 75.95 129.95 petals, canary-yellow trumpet. Snipe, Jenny, February Gold and a few surprises #F62813 Price Code: B for you to guess. These little charmers will be I 13.95 24.95 43.95 84.95 139.95 delightful anywhere. Top Size bulbs. J 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95 Rip Van Winkle, see Division 4, page 13. #F62884 24 for 25.95 48 for 45.95 K 15.95 27.95 52.95 99.95 159.95 Telemonius Plenus, see Division 4, page 13. 96 for 87.95 L 16.95 29.95 54.95 102.95 169.95

16 ❧ = New Allium A. atropurpureum A. giganteum Top Size [Ht: 20"+, Bl: VL, Zones: 3-8, S, 84/sq. yd.] [Ht: 36"-48", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] One of Flowering Onions Indigenous to eastern Europe, this richly colored the most popular members of the genus. Its 5" to species produces a dense, hemispherical umbel 10" umbels have hundreds of deep purple florets, Allium is a large genus of ornamental bulbs 2½" in diameter on 20" stems. The flowers are deep topping tall stems with grayish-green, strap-like, related to the garden onion. All have flowers borne wine-red and so dense that the umbel becomes basal leaves. Magnificent accent plants. Use: in tight or loose umbels, and all like full sun to almost shuttlecock-shaped in the fruiting stage. border, cut, natural. light shade. Don’t be concerned about onion odor. Attractive basal leaves. An easy to grow species. #F60151 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 It’s only faintly noticeable if the leaves are nicked Introduced in 1800. 6 for 47.95 or crushed. Many of the taller alliums are show- #F60112 6 for 9.95 12 for 16.95 stoppers in early summer and are ideal for adding 24 for 30.95 48 for 58.95 A. ‘Gladiator’ vertical accents and bright explosions of color [Ht: 36"-60", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] A to borders and flower beds.NOTE: Due to state A. azureum, see A. caeruleum. hybrid of A. aflatunense x A. elatum with very full, restrictions we are unable to ship alliums softball-size blooms of rose-purple overcast with A. ‘Beau Regard’ to the states of AK, HI, ID, WA. blue. Can grow very tall. [Ht: 36"-48", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] #F60154 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 Huge, cloud-like spheres of soft violet up to 12" 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 across are nearly the size of basketballs. Foliage stays glossy, dark green long after the flowers are gone. Use: border, cut, dried. Giant Allium Collection Includes 3 bulbs each of Ambassador, Beau #F60116 Each 12.95 3 for 32.95 Regard, Globemaster, Mount Everest (p. 18), Pink 6 for 62.95 Jewel (p. 18) and White Giant (p. 18). A. caeruleum #F60291X (18 bulbs total)...... 135.95 [Ht: 12"-24", Bl: VL, Zones: 3-8, S, 85/sq. yd.] This Siberian native has 1½" densely flowered, flax-blue A. ‘Globemaster’ umbels. Plants divide to form impressive clumps. [Ht: 24"-40", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] An Handsome and easily grown. Use: border, cut, award-winning hybrid of A. christophii and A. natural. elatum with spectacular violet blooms up to 10" #F60119 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 across. Long-lasting flowers are honey-scented 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 and adored by bees. Reliably perennial. A. caesium #F60157 Each 12.95 3 for 32.95 [Ht: 12"-24", Bl: L, Zones: 4-7, S, 24/sq. yd.] 6 for 62.95 12 for 104.95 Somewhat variable, 4" globes can range from A. ‘Graceful Beauty’ cornflower blue to steel blue and occasionally [Ht: 10"-16", Bl: L, Zones: 4-8, S, 48/sq. yd.] even white, all with darker midveins. Native to Tennis-ball size umbels of pale pink to white Siberia and Central Asia. Use: border, cut, natural. starry florets appear dotted due to their #F60120 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 contrasting rose-purple stamens. A very pretty 12 for 43.95 24 for 77.95 garden allium. Use: border, cut, natural, rock garden. A. cernuum #F60162 6 for 9.95 12 for 16.95 [Ht: 6", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH, 225/sq. yd.] 24 for 30.95 48 for 58.95 A. aflatunense A petite native allium for the rock garden. While [Ht: 24"-36", Bl: L/VL, Zones: 3-8, S, 24/sq. yd.] these beautiful and easily cultivated plants are A. ‘Hair’ Stems hold dense, lilac-purple flower heads 4" small, they form attractive clumps. Deep lavender [Ht: 18"-32", Bl: L, Zones: 4-9, S, 84/sq. yd.] across. Introduced in 1902, from Central Asia. blooms form pendulous umbels with protruding This ‘gone crazy’ sport of A. sphaerocephalon Use: border, cut, natural. stamens. Use: border, natural, rock garden. (Drumstick Allium) bears 2" reddish-purple #F60103 12 for 12.95 24 for 22.95 #F60122 6 for 11.95 12 for 20.95 spheres with protruding hair-like greenish-yellow 48 for 43.95 96 for 77.95 24 for 36.95 48 for 69.95 flower pedicels of varying lengths, somewhat like a miniature A. schubertii. Long-lasting and A. a. ‘Purple Sensation’ A. christophii adorable as cut flowers. [Ht: 24"-36", Bl: L/VL, Zones: 3-8, S, 24/sq. yd.] Star of Persia [Ht: 18"-30", #F60167 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 A hybrid of the species with large blooms of deep Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/ violet-purple. Use: border, cut, natural. 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 sq. yd.] Produces some of #F60105 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 the largest flowers of the A. ‘His Excellency’

48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 genus, bearing 8" to 12" [Ht: 36"-48", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] Dense 5 inch flower umbels are bluish-lilac with A. albopilosum, see A. christophii. amethyst-violet spheres like giant, shimmering the emphasis on blue. Wide, glossy green foliage A. ‘Ambassador’ puffballs. Use: border, cut, remains green long after flowering. [Ht: 36"-48", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] natural, dried flowers. #F60170 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 Considered to be an improved form of Allium #F60129 12 for 12.95 6 for 47.95 giganteum with larger heads of intense purple and 24 for 22.95 A. hollandicum, see A. aflatunense. very strong stems. 48 for 43.95 #F60109 Each 11.95 3 for 29.95 96 for 77.95 A. jesdianum ‘Early Emperor’ 6 for 57.95 [Ht: 24"-30", Bl: L, Zones: 4-8, S, 12/sq. yd.] Get the allium season off to an early start. Blooming A. amethystinum ‘Red Mohican’ A. ‘Firmament’ 2 weeks earlier than most other alliums, this [Ht: 36"-40", Bl: VL, Zones: 4 - 8, [Ht: 24"-32", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] variety originally bred for the cut flower market S, 9/sq. yd.] Burgundy 1" to 2" Umbels 4" to 5" across are similar to A. christophii bears baseball-size spheres of violet-purple on umbels are frosted with white in style. Color is deep purple with silvery anthers strong stems. tips, each fragrant bloom that give the blooms a metallic luster. #F60178 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 made even more unique by #F60139 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 the tuft of frosted, stick-like 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 6 for 42.95 extrusions emerging from A. flavum its ‘head’. Stems grow in a bent [Ht: 6"-14", Bl: L, Zones: 3-9, S, 81/sq. yd.] A dwarf pattern initially, like walking sticks, species useful for the rock garden. Up to 30 but straighten and stretch over time. pendulous straw yellow bells form each umbel. Use: border, cut, natural. Use: border, natural, rock garden. #F60110 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 #F60142 6 for 12.95 12 for 22.95 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 24 for 39.95 48 for 75.95 Allium, continued on page 18.

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Allium 17 Allium, continued. A. nigrum ‘Pink Jewel’ A. ‘Summer Drummer’ [Ht: 28"-32", Bl: VL, Zones: 3-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] The 6", [Ht: 48"-72", Bl: VL, Zones: 3-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] Allium A. karataviense ‘Ivory Queen’ pink blooms are formed by clusters of rose, star- enthusiasts are raving about this extraordinary, [Ht: 4"-10", Bl: L, Zones: 4-8, S, 20/sq. yd.] A shaped florets. VERY TALL, Dutch-bred selection introduced in shorter allium with broad, arching, glaucous #F60219 3 for 13.95 6 for 24.95 2006. Baseball-size flowers up to 4" across are a leaves and dense 6" ivory-white flowers. 12 for 46.95 24 for 84.95 mix of purple and white florets. Unique foliage is corn-like, slightly arching, and emerges along #F60186 6 for 12.95 12 for 22.95 A. ‘Purple Rain’ 24 for 39.95 48 for 75.95 the stem as well as at the base. Blooms open [Ht: 34"-38", Bl: L, Zones: 4-7, S, 9/sq. yd.] A when stems are about 4' tall and stems continue A. luteum, see A. moly. reported cross of A. Purple Sensation and A. to grow, reaching up to 6' or more given the right christophii. Dark purple, starry florets form open, conditions. Adequate moisture and good drainage A. moly ‘Jeannine’ airy blooms 4 inches across. are essential for keeping the long stems stiff and Golden Garlic, Lily Leek [Ht: 10"-16", Bl: L, #F60222 6 for 11.45 12 for 19.95 upright. Zones: 3-8, S/SSH, 96/sq. yd.] A vigorous form 24 for 34.95 48 for 65.95 #F60256 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 of A. moly with 2" to 3" umbels of yellow star- 12 for 39.95 24 for 73.95 like flowers, often 2 umbels per stem. Grown A. schubertii in southern Europe for centuries to bring good [Ht: 12"-24", Bl: VL, Zones: luck and prosperity. Use: border, rock garden, 5-10, S, 10/sq. yd.] The A. trifoliatum ‘Cameleon’ [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: VL, Zones: 5-8, S, 48/sq. yd.] natural. huge, lax umbel (flower Starry florets held in clusters age from rose #F60197 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 head) of this hard-to-find to pink to white with rose veins, creating a 96 for 32.95 species has hundreds of pale rose flowers that sit on delightful multi-colored effect. Blooms in June A. ‘Mount Everest’ pedicels of differing lengths, and July. Use: border, cut, natural, rock garden. [Ht: 30"-48", Bl: L/VL, Zones: 3-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] creating a curious and beautiful #F60268 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 A tall white allium with 4" to 6" flower spheres. sphere. A novel cut flower. 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 #F60203 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 #F60231 3 for 11.95 6 for 42.95 6 for 20.95 A. ‘White Giant’ 12 for 39.95 [Ht: 36"-48", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] A A. nigrum 24 for 73.95 white hybrid allium with big, round umbels that [Ht: 20"-40", Bl: VL, Zones: compare to A. giganteum in size. 4-9, S, 9/sq. yd.] Syn. A. siculum, see Nectaroscordum, page 31. #F60271 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 A. multibulbosum. An 6 for 42.95 heirloom allium intro- A. ‘Silver Spring’ duced in 1762 from [Ht: 24"-28", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 24/sq. yd.] the Mediterranean We’re pleased to once again offer this selection Amarcrinium (Crinodonna) region. Thick stems of A. nigrum, an introduction so popular that Size: 24 cm bear numerous supplies sometimes can’t keep up with demand. x A. howardii softball-size um- The sweetly scented, 4" flower umbels are bright [Ht: 2'-3', Bl: bels shaped like a white made up of florets accented with rose-vi- Late Summer, broad shuttlecock, olet centers surrounding plum or green eyes. A Zones: 7-10, S] the star-shaped white magnet for bees and butterflies. Use: border, cut, Syn. A. me- florets sometimes overcast natural, dried. moria corsii. with purplish-pink and #F60242 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 A hybrid of accented with greenish midveins, a glistening 6 for 47.95 Amaryllis bella- greenish-black eye and prominent golden yellow A. sphaerocephalon donna x Crinum anthers. Ideal as a border plant with its mysteri- Drumstick [Ht: 20"-36", Bl: VL (July), Zones: 3-8, moorei. The long- ous flower heads rising amidst other plantings. A S, 84/sq. yd.] The flower heads of this species are necked bulb produc- novel cut flower and you will find it perennializes strangely oval, only 2" wide, and consist of about es arching, strap-like easily. 100 densely packed reddish-purple, bell-shaped foliage. In late summer, #F60211 12 for 12.95 24 for 22.95 florets. Stems are tall, and blooms appear in 10 to 15 large, iridescent pink 48 for 43.95 96 for 77.95 midsummer. Very different, eye-catching accents. trumpets appear on each tall, Introduced in 1594. Use: border, cut, natural, thick flower stalk, blooming un- til frost. Flowers A. oreophilum dried. have delightful honeysuckle-like fragrance. You’ll [Ht: 3"-8", Bl: VL, Zones: #F60246 24 for 8.95 48 for 15.95 find it performs beautifully in containers and in Zones 7 to 10 garden culture is easy. 3-8, S, 90/sq. yd.] A 96 for 28.95 192 for 49.95 comely species with #F60400 Each 13.95 3 for 35.95 2" wide umbels of A. ‘Spider’ 6 for 67.95 rose florets, each [Ht: 20"-24", Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S, 24/sq. yd.] A larger than is usual for winning hybrid that combines the airy, irregular the genus. An unusual pedicels of A. schubertii with the deep wine- charm is the very red color of A. atropurpureum. Use: border, cut, pleasant fragrance natural, dried. of the flowers. One #F60252 3 for 9.95 6 for 17.95 Gardener’s Kneeler/Seat of the finest dwarf 12 for 31.95 24 for 57.95 Folds Flat For Easy Storage alliums. Use: border, If your knees get cold, wet, dirty, and stiff when natural, rock garden. planting or weeding, give this handy, light- #F60215 24 for 8.95 weight kneeler a try. Flip it one way to use it to 48 for 15.95 kneel on, using the two side bars as helpful sup- 96 for 28.95 ports to get up off your knees. Flip it over and it 192 for 49.95 becomes a seat. The durable tubular steel frame A. ostrowskianum, see A. oreophilum. has a tough powder coated finish. Attached to the platform is a thick A. ‘Ostara’ foam pad that allows for [Ht: 8"-16", Bl: L, Zones: 3-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] These comfortable kneeling or dark purple-red flowers are some of the darkest sitting. Overall dimen- allium blooms we’ve seen and incredibly long- sions are 19½" high x 23" lasting. As an added bonus, the foliage stays a rich, wide x 11" deep with a glossy green while the flowers bloom. An exciting weight capacity of 275 introduction. lbs. #F60216 Each 8.95 3 for 22.95 Drumstick #83204–Each 57.95 6 for 37.95

18 ❧ = New Anemone n. ‘Royal Blue’ Amaryllis Anemone coronaria Size: 20/24cm [Ht: 6", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8, SSH, 50/sq. yd.] Small Poppy Anemones or Lily of the Field 1" flowers are intense violet-blue with a darker A. belladonna [Ht: 10"-18", Bl: Early Summer, Zones: 6 (with reverse and yellow anthers, displayed against a Naked Lady [Ht: protection)-9, S/SSH, 81/sq. yd. ] Poppy Anemones bed of dark green foliage. Has the most intense 20"-30", Bl: Aug/ are an exalted group of brilliantly tinted, long- blue color of any of the A. nemorosa types, slowly Sept, Zones: 6 (with stemmed anemones used extensively for pot creeping to form an attractive carpet of color in protection)-10, S/SSH, and greenhouse culture and as specimens for spring. 16/sq. yd.] In August, when the border. The large, daisy-like flowers resemble #F60740 3 for 13.95 6 for 24.95 much of the garden is lacking ethereal objects d’art. Many boast dark, almost 12 for 46.95 in color, leafless stems rise to a black, poppy-like centers. height of 20" to 30" and elegantly Anemone n. ‘Vestal’ support clusters of large, fragrant, Double Wood Anemone [Ht: 6"-8", Bl: M, trumpet-shaped, pink flowers. The Zones: 4-8, SSH, 50/sq. yd.] Large, double, white foliage appears in early spring and flowers are centered with a button of tightly then vanishes. While it’s related packed petaloids. A little later to bloom than A. to Lycoris squamigera and similar nemorosa ‘Alba’. in appearance, Amaryllis belladonna is a smart #F60742 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 choice for late summer color in warmer zones. 12 for 39.95 24 for 73.95 Use: border, cut, natural, pots. Anemone ranunculoides ‘Superba’ #F60404 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 Buttercup Anemone, Yellow Windflower 6 for 47.95 [Ht: 6", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8, SSH, 50/sq. yd.] A charming species with solitary, deep yellow Anemones A. c. ‘His Excellency’ flowers on short stems. The slender rhizome Top Size (Hollandia) Single, scarlet-red flowers with spreads horizontally and rapidly if given peaty white bases and black centers. soil and abundant moisture. Deeply divided basal An enchanting group of plants, the name derived #F60712 from the Greek ‘anemos’ meaning ‘wind’ for leaves are bronze-green shaded purple. Best windflower. Others claim the name hails from A. c. ‘Bride’–Pure white, single blooms. Very grown in semi-shade. Native to southern Europe. the Syrian word “Nama’an” which is a cry of elegant. Use: border, natural. lament for Adonis whose blood, the legend goes, #F60711 #F60746 12 for 12.95 24 for 22.95 fell to earth and became scarlet anemones. All 48 for 43.95 96 for 77.95 have divided and lobed leaves and sprite, many- A. c. ‘Mr. Fokker’–Single, deep violet-blue, black petaled flowers. As a group, anemones aren’t too center. Belamcanda particular about soil type. Some prefer light shade #F60718 Size: 2½ inch pots for part of the day. A. c. ‘Monarch de Caen Mix’–A colorful blend B. chinensis Anemone blanda of single poppy-like flowers in shades of red, blue, Blackberry Lily, Leopard Flower [Ht: 24"-30", Grecian Windflower [Ht: 3", Bl: E, Zones: 5-9, rose, violet, and white. Bl: Late Summer, Zones: 5-8, S/SSH, 9/sq. yd.] S/SSH, 188/sq. yd.] Compact and early spring #F60729 Also known as Iris domestica. A rhizomatous blooming, this daisy-like flower grows well on A. c. ‘St. Brigid Strain Mix’ member of the iris family, the Blackberry Lily grassy banks and under thinly planted trees. Use: Peony-Flowered Anemones–This semi-double produces fans of sword-like foliage and iris-like border, natural, rock garden. strain produces flowers with petals arranged in 2" flowers of burnt-orange with purple-brown Pink Star several rows around their centers. Includes shades spotting. In late summer, the flower stems reach a #F60704 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 of red, rose-pink, blue, violet, and white. height of almost 3', displaying numerous blooms 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 #F60732 (each lasts only a day) for several weeks running. When the blooms fade, a cluster of blackberry-like Blue Shades All A. coronaria are priced per seeds replaces each flower. Best left to form a #F60702 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 variety or mix: healthy clump in the border, by a roadside or in 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 the wild garden. Native to India, China, Japan. 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 Use: border, natural, dried (stems with seeds). White Splendour NOTE: Due to state restrictions we are unable to #F60706 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 Anemone nemorosa ‘Alba’ ship this item to: AK, HI, ID. 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 Wood Anemone [Ht: 6", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8, #F60939 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 SSH, 50/sq. yd.] An exciting woodland plant 6 for 47.95 MIXED Anemone blanda–A pleasing blend of displaying 1" white blooms blushed with varying the above colors plus shades of violet and rose. degrees of pink. Planted in an environment of Brodiaea coccinea, #F60708 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 shade, moisture, and rich humus, this charmer see Dichelostemma ida-maia, page 22. 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 will endure, increasing with generosity in years to come. Use: border, natural. #F60737 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 Anemone n. ‘Blue Eyes’ [Ht: 6"-10", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8, SSH, 50/sq. yd.] Fully double blooms begin pure white and as they mature, develop a brilliant blue color in the center. The flowers may open in a single form until the plants are well established. Forms nice colonies over time. #F60738 3 for 16.95 6 for 30.95 12 for 59.95 Anemone n. ‘Robinsoniana’ [Ht: 6", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8, SSH, 50/sq. yd.] A sel- dom-offered selection introduced by W. Robinson about 1870. The delicate, lavender-blue, 1" flowers have rounded petals along with long-lasting dark green foliage tinged with purple. One of the earli- est to flower. An excellent garden variety. #F60739 3 for 13.95 6 for 24.95 Mixed Anemone Blanda Belamcanda chinensis 12 for 46.95

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Miscellaneous 19 Brodiaea laxa or candida, Camassia Chionodoxa see Triteleia, page 33. Top Size Top Size Glory of the Snow [Ht: 12"-36", Bl: L, Zones: 3-8, S/SSH, 45/sq. yd.] Brimeura Originating in N.W. North America where they [Ht: 5"-8", Bl: E, Zones: 3-9, S, 125/sq. yd.] Top Size were once used as a foodstuff by some Indian These extremely hardy bulbs produce up to ten B. amethystina tribes and the Lewis and Clark expedition. starry flowers per stem. They are often seen with [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: L, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH, 144/sq. yd.] Resembling tall scillas, each spike is beset with Scilla and Muscari in naturalized woodlands and Syn. Brimeura amethystinus. Don’t confuse this starry blue, violet or white blossoms. Color short grass where they colonize vigorously. Use: bulb with hybrid hyacinths because the “Alpine variation among the species is common. They border, natural, rock garden. Hyacinth” is a wild form found in Northern Spain. are excellent display plants in the garden or C. forbesi–Formerly C. lucilae. The best-known Our commercially produced bulbs bloom late in naturalized in moist grasses, by ponds or in light species; bright blue with a large white center, 6 to the season with 12 to 20 nodding, pale china-blue woodlands. Use: border, cut, natural. 12 flowers per stem. florets on a slender, arched stem. Left undis- C. cusickii turbed, they will multiply and naturalize as freely #F61460 24 for 8.95 48 for 15.95 [Ht: 18"-24", Zones: 2-8] Introduced around 1888. for you as they do in the Spanish Pyrenees. Use: 96 for 28.95 192 for 49.95 Pale wisteria-blue plumes. Waxy green foliage. border, natural, rock garden. #F61225 3 for 9.95 6 for 17.95 C. f. ‘Blue Giant’–A more vigorous, truer-blue #F63821 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 12 for 31.95 24 for 57.95 selection. 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 #F61462 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 C. c. ‘Zwanenburg’ 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 Calla, see Zantedeschia, page 34. [Ht: 18"-24", Zones: 2-8] Flowers are a deep, rich shade of wisteria-blue. C. lucilae–Formerly C. gigantea. The largest flow- Calochortus #F61228 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 ers of the genus Chionodoxa, bright lavender-blue 12 for 39.95 24 for 73.95 with small white eyes. Top Size #F61468 24 for 8.95 48 for 15.95 From the Greek “kalos” meaning “beautiful” and C. esculenta, see C. quamash. 96 for 28.95 192 for 49.95 “chortus” meaning “grass”, an apt description C. leichtlinii ‘Alba’–Creamy-white flowers with C. l. ‘Alba’–The white form of C. lucilae. for these lovely bulbous plants, most of which are yellow anthers. Ht: 24"-36" #F61470 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 native to the western United States. The common #F61235 6 for 12.95 12 for 22.95 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 names illustrate the great diversity in the genus, 24 for 39.95 48 for 75.95 names such as Fairy Lanterns, Globe Lilies, Cats’ C. sardensis ‘Deep Blue’–Native to the plains Ears, Mariposa tulips and Butterfly tulips. They of Sardisen in Turkey. Deep blue flowers with tiny prefer a well-drained location with moisture in white eyes. winter and spring, but dry in the summer, and will #F61477 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 also greatly benefit from an annual feeding of bulb 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 fertilizer. They withstand considerable cold, but do not like freezing and thawing so a winter mulch is advised. Use: border, rock garden, pots.

C. ‘Cupido’ [Ht: 3"-5", Bl: L, Zones: 6-9, S] Unusually short Corydalis Top Size stems support small, delicate blooms in a lovely Alba spring-time shade of light lavender violet. Very C. solida charming. [Ht: 6", Bl: M, Zones: 5-9, S/SSH, 36/sq. yd.] C. l. ‘Blue Heaven’–Spikes of ethereal sky blue #F61201 12 for 9.95 24 for 17.95 Native from the Balkans to Scandinavia, flowers. Ht: 24"-30" 48 for 33.95 96 for 59.95 Corydalis solida is ideal for naturalizing in moist #F61238 3 for 10.95 6 for 18.95 areas as it multiplies readily once established and 12 for 35.95 24 for 66.95 rarely grows over 6" tall. The plants drape nicely C. l. ‘Caerulea’–Deep purplish-blue flowers line over walls and crevices or the joints of steps. long spikes. Ht: 24"-36" Racemes of dainty, light purple blooms appear in #F61222 6 for 14.95 12 for 25.95 April above finely cut fern-like foliage. The 1" tubu- 24 for 47.95 lar flowers have a slightly pouched bottom petal, giving the flower a 2-lipped appearance. C. l. ‘Semiplena’–Semi-double, creamy- #F61707 12 for 12.95 24 for 22.95 white, rayed flowers are reminiscent of a double 48 for 43.95 96 for 77.95 tuberose. Long inflorescences are very long- blooming. Ht: 24"-36" C. s. ‘G. P. Baker’–Dense racemes of spurred #F61247 3 for 10.95 6 for 18.95 flowers are shades of orange, salmon and rose. 12 for 35.95 24 for 66.95 #F61713 6 for 12.95 12 for 22.95 24 for 39.95 48 for 75.95 C. quamash [Ht: 12"-24", Zones: 2-8, 90/sq. yd.] Racemes of C. s. ‘Purple Bird’–A lovely introduction with pale to deep blue-violet flowers. deep purple tubular flowers that stand out against Crab & Lobster Shell #F61252 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 frothy light green foliage. 5-3-0 Organic 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 #F61717 Each 7.95 3 for 19.95 Multi-purpose Plant Food 6 for 33.95 12 for 57.95 C. q. ‘Blue Melody’ Helps retain moisture in your soil and [Ht: 12"-24", Zones: 2-8, 90/sq. yd.] Blue-violet encourages the growth of bacteria that flowers are like C. quamash, except grass-like, control ants, grubs, fungus, and green basal foliage is decorated with striking root nematodes. When placed edges of creamy-white. around plants it repels slugs #F61254 12 for 9.95 24 for 17.95 and snails and discourages 48 for 33.95 96 for 59.95 moles and mice from digging up bulbs and root vegetables. C. q. ‘Orion’ Ideal for flowers, vegetables, [Ht: 12"-24", Zones: 2-8, 90/sq. yd.] A vigorous bulbs, and lawns. Kid and selection of C. quamash with large flowers pet safe. Four pounds covers that are a consistent shade of deep violet-blue. approximately 130 sq. ft. Introduced in 1913. #F61257 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 #55438–Each 14.95 Purple Bird 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95

20 ❧ = New Crocus Species, C. c. ‘Blue Pearl’–Soft blue outside with a C. sieberi ssp. sublimis bronze-yellow base, lighter inside with a deep ‘Tricolor’ Spring Flowering yellow throat. [Ht: 2½", Bl: E, Zones: Top Size #F61812 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 3-8, S, 188/sq. yd.] What Look to the species crocuses for a bit of daring 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 unexpected beauty from and adventure. After all, these crocuses hail this little known crocus. from homelands that include Spain, Portugal, C. c. ‘Cream Beauty’–Creamy yellow, base Begin at the base with a Morocco, Italy, Greece, Asia Minor, and China. sprinkled bronze-green. broad band of gold, then a The flowers of the species are miniature when #F61815 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 band of white, and finishing compared to their Dutch cousins, but they 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 with petals of rich lilac-blue. definitely hold the upper hand when it comes to Very intriguing and colorful. color, especially the bicolored species which are C. c. ‘Gypsy Girl’–Bright yellow blooms have #F61868 24 for 10.95 feathered or dusted with a secondary hue. maroon tiger-striping on the exterior petals. 48 for 18.95 Easily grown and free-flowering, spring #F61824 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 96 for 36.95 flowering species crocuses will increase their 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 192 for 64.95 kind from year to year. When you order, keep in C. sieberi ‘Mixed Colors’ mind the naturally smaller size of the species C. c. ‘Ladykiller’–Purple-violet blooms with [Ht: 2"-3", Bl: VE, Zones: 3-8, S, 188/sq. yd.] Native corms because you’ll want enough to form tight white margins, inside light lilac. Exquisite. to Crete, distinguished by having yellow or golden groups. And don’t forget to pot a few corms to #F61827 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 throats. The large, globular flowers are fragrant, force into early bloom in your home over winter. 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 their interior white and usually stained purple It’s a way to preview your treasure trove weeks on the exterior of the outer segments. Our mix before the corms bloom outdoors, just about the C. c. ‘Snowbunting’–Pure white, feathered includes colors ranging from white to shades of time the snow melts. Use: border, natural, rock lilac. Heirloom 1914. lilac, violet, and purple. garden, forcing. #F61839 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 #F61871 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 C. chrysanthus ‘Special Mix’–A collection of lovely mixed Lilliputian crocuses in a wide range C. susianus of colors. Cloth of Gold Crocus [Ht: 2½", Bl: VE, Zones: #F61844 24 for 8.95 48 for 15.95 3-8, S, 188/sq. yd.] Early blooming C. susianus 96 for 28.95 192 for 49.95 greets the sun with its rich orange flowers. The outer petals are feathered with bronze. Increases rapidly and is very enduring. It grows wild along C. imperati ‘DeJager’ the northern coast of the Black Sea. Heirloom Italian Crocus [Ht: 4", 1587. Bl: VE, Zones: 5-9, S, 188/ #F61875 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 sq. yd.] Buds of buff-yellow 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 feathered with reddish- violet change dramatically when open to reveal an C. tommasinianus interior of mineral violet [Ht: 3", Bl: VE, Zones: 3-8, S, 188/sq. yd.] One of tinged rose; large, vase- the hardiest species and also one of the earliest to like flowers. Native to bloom. Superb for naturalizing, growing well in all southern Italy. soil types and reportedly squirrel resistant. Seeds #F61852 3 for 11.95 freely and many forms and variations are known. 6 for 20.95 Introduced in 1847. 12 for 39.95 C. tommasinianus–Silvery grey in bud, opening 24 for 73.95 to reveal a soft cobalt-violet interior. C. ancyrensis ‘Golden Bunch’ #F61880 C. minimus [Ht: 3", Bl: VE, Zones: 3-9, S/SSH, 188/sq. yd.] C. t. ‘Barr’s Purple’–Large blooms of amethyst Extremely early and free-flowering, the vase- [Ht: 3", Bl: E, Zones: 3-8, S, 188/sq. yd.] Flowers are lavender-blue inside with a white base and violet. shaped flowers are a rich orange-yellow with #F61882 yellow anthers. Asia Minor. orange stigma, stained on the outside with deep #F61802 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 purple, often on a buff or yellow base. Naturalizes. C. t. ‘Lilac Beauty’–Lilac outside, inside violet 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 Heirloom 1805. pink. #F61856 6 for 11.95 12 for 20.95 #F61884 C. angustifolius, see C. susianus 24 for 36.95 48 for 69.95 C. t. ‘Ruby Giant’–Deep violet-purple, base lighter. C. biflorus ‘Miss Vain’ C. olivieri ssp. balansae ‘Orange Monarch’ [Ht: 6", Bl: VE, Zones: 3-9, S, 188/sq. yd.] #F61888 [Ht: 3", Bl: VE, Zones: 3-9, S/SSH, 188/sq. yd.] Somewhat similar to C. olivieri ssp. balansae Syn. Purity. Snow white with a pale blue base C. t. ‘Whitewell Purple’–Very showy ‘Zwanenberg’, but with colors reminiscent of and orange styles. Very fragrant. reddish-purple. the butterfly for which it is named. Blooms are a #F61805 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 #F61890 vibrant orange displaying near black feathering 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 on the backsides of the petals. Very showy when C. tommasinianus above are planted in drifts. C. chrysanthus priced per variety: #F61858 6 for 9.95 12 for 16.95 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 Snow Crocus [Ht: 3", Bl: VE, Zones: 3-9, S/ 24 for 30.95 48 for 55.95 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 SSH, 188/sq. yd.] This species is the parent of many fine garden hybrids. We list our favorites, C. olivieri ssp. balansae ‘Zwanenburg’ –The nearest to a pink crocus. most blooming just as the snow melts. C. t. ‘Roseus’ [Ht: 4"-6", Bl: VE, Zones: 3-9, S, 188/sq. yd.] A rare Bright cyclamen pink inside, outside silvery gray. C. c. ‘Advance’–An unusual combination of and unusual orange crocus that’s sure to earn Circa 1925. yellow inside, blue-violet and white outside. its share of kudos. The 1" cup-shaped flowers #F61886 24 for 14.95 48 for 25.95 #F61808 24 for 14.95 48 for 25.95 are golden yellow inside and orange feathered 96 for 49.95 192 for 88.95 96 for 49.95 192 for 88.95 with purple on the outside. A multi-branched style defines the center of the bloom. Flowers C. c. ‘Blue Bird’–Outside petals are violet-blue early, along with C. chrysanthus. Naturalizes with a white margin, interior is pure white. beautifully. Native to Greece, Turkey, and the Orange stamens. Aegean Islands. #F61810 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 #F61860 12 for 14.95 24 for 26.95 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 48 for 49.95 96 for 89.95 Crocus, continued on page 22.

21Phone: 1.800.883.6998❧ = New • www.mzbulb.com Crocus 21 Crocus, continued. Large-flowering Dutch Crocus Mixture–A Dichelostemma premium blend in a superb color range. Top Size Crocus, Fall-Flowering, see page 37. #F61929 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 Fool’s Onion, Ookow Lily 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 Crocus vernus Classification of this interesting but anomalous Large-Flowering Dutch C. ‘Yalta’ group of corms is mixed between the genus Size: 9-10cm [Ht: 4"-6", Bl: E, Zones: 3-8, S, 188/sq. yd.] A hybrid Brodiaea, Triteleia, and Ipheion. Their corms will produce long, naked stems that are topped with [Ht: 5", Bl: E, Zones: 3-9, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] of C. tommasinianus and C. vernus hailing from Latvia. Large bicolor blooms are deep violet-blue dense clusters of six-petaled blooms. The foliage Crocus vernus are the wild crocus of the Alps with bluish-white outer petals creating a bicolor is long and narrow, quite reminiscent of Alliums. and Pyrenees, the forerunner of beautiful effect. Each bulb will produce 4 to 5 flowers. An They thrive in well-drained soils in open meadows and numerous selections and hybrids known excellent naturalizer. or prairie-type settings. collectively as ‘Dutch Crocus.’ For many gardeners, #F61940 24 for 12.95 48 for 22.95 large-flowering crocuses are one of the most D. congestum 96 for 43.95 192 for 76.95 welcomed and familiar flowers of early spring. [Ht: 18"-36", Bl: VL, Zones: 5-9, S, 72/sq. yd.] Lovely in rock gardens, naturalized in lawns or Tubular florets form dense, ball shaped, alli- grouped together under trees and shrubs, these um-like flowers of soft, bluish-purple, produced Dutch crocuses are easily grown and trouble-free. Cyclamen in clusters on tall stems above grass-like basal Use: border, natural, rock garden, forcing. Top Size foliage. Naturalizes well. #F63203 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 These members of the 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 primrose family are hardy versions of florists’ cyclamen. D. ida-maia Corms do not multiply, but Firecracker Flower [Ht: increase in size from year to year, 12"-36", Bl: L, Zones: producing larger plants. 5-8, S, 27/sq. yd.] In Use: border, rock garden, late June, you might naturalizing. come across this cheerful plant C. cilicium in open grassy [Ht: 4", Bl: Sept/Oct, Zones: 5-9, SSH, areas of redwood 16/sq. yd.] Honey-scented flowers vary from white and evergreen forests in to deep rose pink with a magenta-crimson blotch California and Oregon, at the base of each lobe. Heart-shaped, deep green its leafless wiry stems produce glistening toothed foliage is marbled and splashed with clusters of 1", crimson red tubes tipped lighter zoning, purple-red underneath. Native to with gold-green. Narrow grass-like foliage Turkey, 1872. surrounds the plant at its base. Adapts well #F61955 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 to pots. 12 for 43.95 24 for 77.95 #F63206 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 C. coum 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 Flower Record [Ht: 4", Bl: VE, Zones: 5-8, S/SSH, 16/sq. yd.] A har- dy species, the first blooms often greeting snow. Dracunculus C. v. ‘Flower Record’–Large blooms are dark Stems are seldom more than 3" high, and leaves Size: 13cm/up violet-purple with a white heart and black base. are plain, not marbled, and appear in autumn. #F61901 Purplish-magenta flowers appear later, from D. vulgaris December through April, depending on location. Dragon Arum [Ht: 24"-36", Bl: VL, C. v. ‘Grand Maître’–Lavender-blue with a This shade-tolerant species is easily grown in a Zones: 7-10, S] A striking although silvery gloss. well-drained, leafy soil. Be patient because bulbs bizarre plant growing up to 3' tall. #F61904 may remain dormant for over a year, but blooms The flower is a spaethe up to 18" C. v. ‘Jeanne d’Arc’–Snow white with a bright are always worth the wait, and self-sown seed- long and over 6" wide of deep, orange pistil. lings are the norm. maroon-purple from which #F61907 #F61958 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 protrudes a long, black- 12 for 43.95 24 for 77.95 ish-red spadix. Handsome C. v. ‘King of the Striped’–Large flowers of C. hederifolium lobed foliage, marbled and amethyst violet with lighter stripes and a darker spotted with dark purple, [Ht: 5"-6", Bl: Late Summer, Zones: 5-8, SSH/SH, base. Heirloom 1880. fans out around the thick, 24/sq. yd.] Blooms in late summer and continues #F61910 blotched stem of the flower into autumn; myriads of pink flowers with darker spike. The flower appears in C. v. ‘Mammoth Yellow’–Huge, rich yellow eyes are sent up in succession. Ivy-shaped foliage early-to-mid summer fol- flowers. is luxurious deep green, spotted and zoned with lowed by scarlet berries that #F61913 silver. S. Europe. persist to early fall. The flower has #F61966 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 C. v. ‘Pickwick’–Striped mineral violet on an unpleasant odor for a few days, bluish-white ground, deep violet base. Forces 12 for 43.95 24 for 77.95 but the dramatic tropical effect is worth it. well. C. hederifolium ‘Album’–Flowers of pure #F63230 Each 10.50 3 for 26.95 #F61919 white. Silvery patterned leaves. 6 for 45.95 C. v. ‘Queen of the Blues’–Ageratum blue with #F61968 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 6 for 52.95 lighter margins, dark base. EZ–Digger™ Hand Plow #F61922 C. neapolitanum, see C. hederifolium. This tool easily takes the place of a hoe, spade, chopper, weeder, and furrower. The swan C. v. ‘Remembrance’–Blue-violet with a silver neck, angled blade, and comfortable wood gloss, dark blue base. handle act as a natural extension to the arm #F61925 and wrist so you can dig without straining. C. v. ‘Vanguard’–A two-tone variety with soft, Forged from very hard steel. The blade is 7"x3", silvery lilac and light purple petals. length is 12" overall. #F61928 #53001–Each 18.95 All of the above large-flowering Long-Handled Hand Plow Dutch crocuses are priced per variety: A long-handled version so you can avoid bend- ing. 56½" long with hardwood handle. 24 for 15.95 48 for 27.95 Cyclamen coum #53002–Each 34.95 96 for 52.95 192 for 92.95

22 ❧ = New Eranthis Eremurus Hybrids Top Size [Ht: 3'-6', Bl: L, Zones: 5-8, S, 6/sq. yd.] Winter Aconite Perhaps the most well-known of the species are [Ht: 3", Bl: VE, Zones: the Shelford Hybrids (named after the garden at 4-7, SSH, 188/sq. yd.] Great Shelford in Cambridge, England), the Ruiter- Buttercup-like flowers sit hybrids and the Highdown Hybrids, all of which primly on little tufts of foliage. are grouped in the classification isabellinus. We Plant with Galanthus for an early offer a selection of these and other fine hybrids. dash of color under trees or E. ‘Amber Apricot’–Beautiful, elegant spikes shrubs. Best left undisturbed to vary in color from pink to peach. Ht: 4'-6' form clumps. Use: natural, rock #F63251 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 garden, border. 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 E. cilicica–Deep yellow flowers. Deeply divided foliage emerges bronze, then turns green. Native E. ‘Barely Pink’–A cross of E. himalaicus and E. to Greece and Asia Minor. Introduced 1892. robustus, with the dark green foliage resembling #F63236 that of the former. Pink buds open to florets that range from light pink to very pale pink, almost E. hyemalis–Flowers are bright yellow. Foliage is white. Ht: 3'-5' less divided than E. cilicica and emerges green. #F63253 Each 11.95 3 for 29.95 From Western Europe, introduced 1570. 6 for 57.95 Erythronium #F63238 E. ‘Cleopatra’–Burnt-orange buds open into Top Size All Eranthis are priced per variety: bright orange florets with dark red midribs and Dog's Tooth Violet or Trout Lily 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 orange anthers. Ht: 3'-5' Watching these graceful woodland plants is a 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 #F63254 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 delight. The flowers are like miniature martagon 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 lilies and the leaves are decorative, too, striped and mottled with maroon. Use in a woodland E. ‘Lemon Meringue’–White flower spikes setting, at the base of shrubs or scattered in a have yellow anthers giving them an overall frothy low-growing ground cover. Erythroniums may lemon yellow appearance. Ht: 4'-6' take a year to settle into their new location before #F63260 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 Eremurus blooming. Plant immediately upon arrival in rich, Top Size 6 for 42.95 12 for 70.95 organic soil. Fox Tail Lily or E. ‘Orange Marmalade’–Peachy orange with E. californicum ‘White Beauty’ Desert Candle white anthers. Floral spikes have an overall frosty [Ht: 6"-14", Bl: M, Zones: 3-9, SSH, 48/sq. yd.] This glow. Ht: 4'-6' These spectacular plants vigorous hybrid produces 2" to 3" flowers, 2 to #F63262 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 resemble giant candles due to 3 per stem. The flowers, like miniature lilies, are their height and the hundreds 6 for 42.95 12 for 70.95 white with reddish-brown basal spots. Dark green of small flowers that open E. ‘Romance’–Florets of salmon pink with leaves are mottled brown and white. Increases from the bottom upward. yellow-orange stamens line long stems. Ht: 4'-6' well by offsets. Stems are clothed for half #F63270 3 for 16.95 6 for 30.95 #F63309 6 for 15.95 12 for 27.95 their length in flowers. 12 for 59.95 24 for 99.95 24 for 52.95 48 for 99.95 Not difficult to grow; plant shallow in sandy, rich, well- E. ‘Pinocchio’–The rich, burnished orange E. dens-canis drained soil. Protect with tones of these starry florets draw attention in [Ht: 6"-12", Bl: E, Zones: 3-9, SSH, 48/sq. yd.] The a winter mulch. Dormant the landscape, serving wonderfully as vertical most commonly grown species in Europe, culti- crowns look like a star-shaped accents. Ht: 3'-6' vated since 1596, are easily grown, loving shady tangle of roots. Once planted, #F63263 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 woodlands. 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 they like to remain undisturbed. E. d. ‘Lilac Wonder’–Imperial purple, chocolate Use: border, natural, cut. E. ‘Spring Valley Splendor’–A superior brown basal spot. E. bungei selection chosen by Idaho cut flower grower, Ken #F63285 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 [Ht: 2'-4', Bl: L, Zones: 4-8, S, 6/sq. yd.] The most Romriell. Its exceptionally long and full flower 6 for 42.95 widely grown eremurus, prized in the cut flower spikes are a unique shade of creamy peach-pink. E. d. ‘Purple King’–Purple blooms accented industry for its long-lasting spikes of primrose Ht: 4'-7' with a white heart. yellow that age to orange and bronze. Introduced #F63275 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 in 1834, native to Afghanistan. 6 for 52.95 12 for 89.95 #F63287 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 #F63252 3 for 10.95 6 for 18.95 6 for 42.95 E. ‘Spring Valley Premium Mix’–A strain of 12 for 35.95 24 for 66.95 hybrids grown in Idaho with superior vigor when E. d. ‘Rose Queen’–Rich rose pink. E. himalaicus compared to Holland imports. Colors include #F63289 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 [Ht: 4'-7', Bl: L, Zones: 5-8, S, 6/sq. yd.] Pure white shades of pink, orange, yellow, and white. Ht: 3'-6' 6 for 42.95 species from the N.W. Himalayas. The earliest #F63274 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 E. d. ‘Snowflake’–A rarely offered pure white Eremurus to bloom. Introduced about 1811. 12 for 39.95 24 for 73.95 selection. Excellent long-lasting cutflowers. E. stenophyllus, see E. bungei. #F63291 Each 8.95 3 for 22.95 #F63258 Each 14.95 3 for 37.95 6 for 37.95 6 for 72.95 E. dens-canis japonicum E. robustus [Ht: 4"-6", Bl: M, Zones: 4-9, SSH, 48/sq. yd.] A [Ht: 6'-9', Bl: L, Zones: 5-8, S, 4/sq. yd.] Tallest and miniature selection native to Japan. Violet flowers most spectacular of the Eremurus species. Deep have a dark, often 3-lobed mark at the base. pink flowers (occasionally pale pink or white) #F63300 Each 12.95 3 for 32.95 cover nearly 4' of the stem. Introduced in 1871. 6 for 62.95 #F63266 Each 17.95 2 for 31.95 4 for 58.95 E. dens-canis ‘Mixture’–A fine mix in colors ranging from E. robustus ‘Albus’ white to pink to deep purple. [Ht: 6'-9', Bl: L, Zones: 5-8, S, 4/sq. yd.] Long, spec- #F63294 6 for 14.95 12 for 25.95 tacular spikes of pure white. 24 for 47.95 48 for 89.95 #F63268 Each 11.95 3 for 29.95 6 for 57.95 12 for 97.95 Barely Pink Erythronium, continued on page 24.

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Miscellaneous and Small Bulbs 23 Erythronium, continued. Fritillaria F. i. ‘Lutea Maxima’–Large flowers of lemon Top Size yellow. E. ‘Kondo’ #F63380 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 A popular genus at the present time, and you [Ht: 6"-14", Bl: M, Zones: 4-9, SSH, 48/sq. yd.] 6 for 52.95 A vigorous grower, each stem bearing 3 to 5, should make them an abiding fixture in your sometimes up to 10, scented, green-suffused, garden. While forms and colors vary, all have bell- F. i. ‘Premier’–Soft orange. Has the largest lemon yellow flowers, each accented with a shaped flowers with nectaries at the base of the six flowers of all F. imperialis. central ring of reddish-brown and deep yellow segments, a distinct characteristic. #F63382 Each 13.95 3 for 35.95 anthers. Mid-green leaves display bronze F. assyriaca 6 for 67.95 mottling that fades after flowering. A hybrid of E. [Ht: 12"-16", Bl: M, Zones: 5-8, SSH, 12/sq. yd.] Syn: F. i. ‘Prolifera’–“Crown on Crown Fritillaria.” A tuolumnense x E. revolutum. F. canaliculata, F. uva-vulpis. Purple-maroon to unique double form. The red-orange flowers are #F63303 3 for 10.95 6 for 18.95 greenish-purple bells are striped with green and sheathed one crown above the other. 12 for 35.95 24 for 66.95 have interiors and petal tips of bronze-gold. An #F63385 Each 12.95 3 for 32.95 E. ‘Pagoda’ excellent naturalizer if planted in rich, moist soil. 6 for 62.95 [Ht: 6"-14", Bl: M, Zones: 4-8, SSH, 48/sq. yd.] A #F63366 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 F. i. ‘Rubra Maxima’–Rich burnt orange, shaded hybrid of E. tuolumnense x E. revolutum ‘White 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 with red and slightly striped with purple. Beauty’. Flowers are yellow with a brown ring in F. camschatcensis the center, leaves slightly mottled. #F63387 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 Black Lily, Chocolate Lily [Ht: 9"-18", Bl: M/L, 6 for 52.95 #F63305 6 for 11.95 12 for 20.95 Zones: 4-9, SH, 12/sq. yd.] This 24 for 36.95 48 for 69.95 strange somber flower roves from F. i. ‘Slagzwaard’–The darkest red of any of the F. imperialis varieties, an earthy terra cotta hue. E. tuolumnense Japan to Siberia to Alaska to [Ht: 12", Bl: M, Zones: 3-9, SSH, 48/sq. yd.] Stems Washington and is known #F63389 Each 12.95 3 for 32.95 carry spikes of up to 10 pendant, golden-yellow in old European gardens 6 for 62.95 as Black Seranna. Its dark flowers with reflexed petals and greenish centers. F. i. ‘William Rex’–Flowers of deep brick red. maroon-purple to black bells, Plants have 2 lance-shaped, semi-erect, basal #F63393 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 1 to 8 per stem, dangle leaves of unspotted glossy green. 6 for 52.95 #F63307 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 from stems ranging from 6 for 52.95 12 for 89.95 9" to 18" in length. Prefers shade, moist soil and no F. meleagris bright sunlight. Guinea-Hen Flower #F63369 Each 16.95 Snake’s Head Fritillary Freesia 3 for 43.95 Long naturalized in Europe’s Top Size 6 for 81.95 lowland meadows and along the sides of streams, the lily’s egg-cup [Ht: 12"-18", Bl: M/L, Zones: F. imperialis size, bell-shaped flowers hang 8-9, S, 81/sq. yd.] singly from 10" stems. Preferring The Crown Imperial[Ht: 35"-39", Bl: M, Zones: Popular as a florist’s shaded, cool locations in the 4-7, S, 9/sq. yd.] First introduced by Clusius to flower, these highly garden, plant in a pocket of the imperial courts of 16th century Europe, this fragrant, fun- sand. Use: border, natural, splendid plant still causes a sensation whenever nel-shaped 2" blos- rock garden. it’s displayed in the garden. Each stem supports a soms are carried in leafy tufted crown; the brilliantly colored flowers dense racemes on wiry 12" to 18" stems. F. meleagris ‘Alba’ hang below. The fleshy bulbs require exceptionally Can be used for outdoor culture in Zones [Ht: 10", Bl: M, Zones: 3-8, S/SSH, good drainage. 8 to 9, or grow in pots or a cool greenhouse 125/sq. yd.] A rare white form native to Europe and Great Britain. in the north. Our mixes include a wide range F. i. ‘Argenteovariegata’–Orange blooms. of colors including blue, red, white, yellow, Lovely variegated foliage. #F63401 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 rose, purple, pink and more. Use: border, cut, #F63379 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 forcing. 6 for 87.95 F. meleagris ‘Mixed Varieties’ [Ht: 10", Bl: M, Zones: 3-8, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] Double Flowering Freesia Mix F. i. ‘Aurora’–Deep reddish-orange flowers. Our mix includes shades of purple and white #F63353 #F63378 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 with some blooms displaying a faint checkered Single Flowering Freesia Mix 6 for 52.95 pattern. A good way to explore the species. #F63355 #F63402 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 All Freesia mixes are priced per mix: 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 12 for 9.95 24 for 17.95 F. michailovskyi 48 for 33.95 96 for 59.95 [Ht: 6", Bl: M, Zones: 5-8, S, 81/sq. yd.] One to five pendant bells hang from 6" stems. Two-thirds of each Safer® Critter Ridder® flower is purple, then yellow to Deer & Rabbit Repellent the flower’s edge. Grows wild Approved for use in organic gardening, in mountainous regions of NE this weather resistant formula provides 3 Turkey. Use: border, natural. months of protection with one application. #F63405 12 for 14.95 This fast-acting, patented formula works by 24 for 26.95 targeting two senses – both scent and taste – to repel deer, rabbits, and tree squirrels. 48 for 49.95 It’s safe to use around children and pets and 96 for 89.95 won’t harm plants or the environment. Dries F. pallidiflora odorless to humans. Use on flowers, grass, [Ht: 14"-24", Bl: M, Zones: 3-9, S/ bulbs, shrubs, seedlings, and trees. Not for SSH, 12/sq. yd.] Add a cool note to a use on plants intended for human garden with this unusual fritillaria. consumption. Lutea Maxima Each wiry 10" to 15" stem bears up to #52055–32 oz. RTU spray 12 nodding, walnut-size, bell-shaped (covers 400-500 sq. ft.) blooms of soft yellow tinted mint Each 24.95 It pays to order early! green, slightly flecked with brown. Native to Place your order by August 1 Siberia. #52056–Qt. Concentrate and save 10% #F63408 3 for 15.95 6 for 28.95 (makes 2 gallons of spray) 12 for 54.95 24 for 97.95 Each 64.95 on your entire order.

24 ❧ = New F. persica G. nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’ Helleborus [Ht: 24"-36", Bl: M, Zones: 4-8, S, 12/sq. yd.] Double Snowdrop–The double-flowered form Size: 3 inch pots Tall and dramatic, the 2' to 3' spikes are of the popular snowdrop (G. nivalis). Great for Lenten Rose lined with bell-shaped, blackish-plum naturalizing. colored flowers. Not often seen in #F63430 12 for 14.95 24 for 26.95 [Ht: 18"-24", Bl: Winter/Spr, Zones: 4-9 (unless American gardens, this species makes 48 for 49.95 96 for 89.95 noted), SSH/SH] a wondrous grouping in the border. In mild climates they bloom in midwinter and in Native to Cyprus and S. Turkey. Use: G. nivalis ‘Viridapicis’–A robust form with cold areas where the ground freezes their flowers border, natural. attractive green markings on the tips of both the appear in late winter or early spring. All require #F63410 Each 9.95 outer and inner petal segments. Multiplies well. moist, highly organic, well-draining alkaline soil. 3 for 24.95 #F63432 6 for 16.95 12 for 29.95 They are long-lived, preferring not to be disturbed 6 for 42.95 24 for 54.95 48 for 102.95 once established, and will form large colonies. 12 for 70.95 G. nivalis ‘Sam Arnott’–We’re happy to once Deer and vole resistant. F. p. ‘Ivory Bells’ again offer this special snowdrop. It’s altogether Honeymoon™ Series [Ht: 24"-36", Bl: M, Zones: 4-8, S, more robust than others with larger flowers on Vigorous selections displaying a phenomenal 12/sq. yd.] A rare and incredibly stout scapes and distinct heart-shaped markings number of blooms in rich colors. beautiful selection of F. persica with near the apex. Leaves are grayish-green. greenish-white bells. #F63434 3 for 15.95 6 for 28.95 #F63411 Each 14.95 12 for 54.95 24 for 97.95 3 for 37.95 6 for 72.95

Galanthus Collection Galanthus Includes 12 G. elwesii, 12 G. nivalis, Top Size 12 G. nivalis ‘Flore Pleno’, 6 G. nivalis ‘Viridapicis’ Snowdrops and 3 G. nivalis ‘Sam Arnott’. #F63438X (45 bulbs total)...... 62.95 [Ht: 4"-10", Bl: VE, Zones: 2-9, S/SSH, 188/sq. yd.] An extremely hardy forerunner of spring, these French Kiss little bulbs are easily established. Geranium Top Size All species produce delicate, H. hybridus ‘French Kiss’–White 3" to 3½" bell-shaped, pendulous flowers G. tuberosum blooms display raspberry pink veins which radiate that are white with emerald-green [Ht: 8", Bl: L, Zones: from their centers. markings. They prefer fairly solid, 5-9, S/SSH, 48/sq. #F12052 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 heavy soil; moist but not wet. Use: yd.] Among the 6 for 87.95 border, natural, rock garden. first geraniums H. hybridus ‘New York Night’–Shades of grey- G. elwesii to flower in spring and purple, jet black, and black-purple color these 2½" Giant Snowdrop–A very broad, large-flowered to 3" blooms. species from the mountains of Asia Minor. The unique to the genus, being the #F12073 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 white flowers are marked emerald green at the 6 for 87.95 base and at the apex. They bloom a bit earlier than only geranium others. with tuberous roots. H. hybridus ‘Paris in Pink’–Large 3½" to 4" #F63426 12 for 13.95 24 for 24.95 Introduced in 1596, this flowers in lovely shades of light to medium pink. 48 for 46.95 96 for 83.95 Mediterranean native grows naturally in regions #F12183 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 with warm, dry summers. Large, silky flowers are 6 for 87.95 G. ikariae var. latifolius borne in clusters at the tips of 8" stems in shades Syn: G. woronowii. Very early flowering, each of deep rose, pink, purple or violet, crisply veined H. hybridus ‘Rio Carnival’–Light yellow 2½" to stem producing one white flower, ¾" to 1" long, with deeper color. In the right position it will 3" flowers are splashed with burgundy-red flecks. marked with a green patch at the apex of each scatter seed liberally and form a self-perpetuating #F12198 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 inner petal. Strap-shaped, basal foliage is shiny colony. The deeply cut green leaves disappear 6 for 87.95 green. Grows 8" to 10" tall. Introduced in 1893. soon after flowering. A charming woodland plant #F63427 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 providing decorative ground cover in season. 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 #F63448 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 G. nivalis Garden Snowdrop–This sturdy, but delicate-looking little flower holds its own Gladiolus against March winds, late snows and sudden Top Size freezing temperatures. When content with its G. communis ssp. byzantinus surroundings, it increases into generous drifts. [Ht: 24", Bl: L (variable), Zones: #F63428 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 5-9, S, 81/sq. yd.] Native to 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 Mediterranean regions, this wild gladiolus sends up a 2' spike, sometimes branched, that carries Rome in Red from 10 to 20 florets. Flowers are purple-red with the outer segments H. hybridus ‘Rome in Red’–Rich maroon to showing some magenta; the inner wine red 3" to 4" flowers. segments are cyclamen-purple with #F12088 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 a white stripe. Blooms late spring. 6 for 87.95 #F63451 12 for 9.95 24 for 17.95 48 for 33.95 96 for 59.95

Double Snowdrop Helleborus, continued on page 26.

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Miscellaneous and Small Bulbs 25 Helleorus, continued. Hyacinthoides Top Size H. hybridus ‘Sandy Shores’–A lovely combination. Pale apricot 2½" to 3" blooms are H. non-scripta shaded with rosy pink on the backsides of the English Bluebells [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: L, Zones: 5-8, S/ petals. SSH, 125/sq. yd.] Syn. H. nutans, Scilla nutans. #F12053 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 Mentioned by Shakespeare, these sweetly 6 for 87.95 scented, violet flowers are borne informally on gracefully arching stems. Increases rapidly. True Love W. Europe. #F63817 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 H. hispanica Spanish Bluebells [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: L, Zones: 3-9, S/SSH, 96/ sq. yd.] These magnificent, easily grown garden plants produce 8" to 12" stout stems Spanish Flare carrying racemes of ¾" scentless bells with broadly Wedding Bells H. hybridus ‘Spanish Flare’–The 3" blooms are recurved tips. Plant among light yellow with maroon-red flares surrounding ferns, in woodlands or with the nectaries. A lovely yet novel combination. H. hybridus ‘True Love’–Deep maroon red, 3" late-flowering tulips. Native #F12184 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 to 3½" double blooms. Lovely and dramatic. to Spain, Portugal. Use: border, 6 for 87.95 #F12076 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 natural, rock garden. 6 for 87.95 Indigo Blue #F63800 H. hybridus ‘Wedding Bells’–Double, crisp White #F63806 Honeymoon Helleborus Collection white, 2" to 2½" flowers. Includes one plant each of the above seven. #F12093 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 Pink #F63804 #F12077X (7 plants total)...... 106.95 6 for 87.95 Light Blue #F63802 Mixed Colors #F63808 All H. hispanica are priced per color: Hemerocallis 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 Large 1 to 2 fan divisions 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 Daylily Hyacinthus amethystina, see Brimeura Hemerocallis are members of the lily family. Their amethystinus, page 20. blossoms usually last one day (hence, the common name “daylily”), but the clump-forming plants, with their gracefully arching, strap-shaped leaves, Hyacinthus Confetti Cake produce enormous numbers of large, six-petaled Size: 16cm/up flowers throughout the summer. H. orientalis Wedding Party™ Double Series H. flava Fragrant Dutch Hyacinths Double blooms offer a magnificent floral display in [Ht: 30", Bl: L/VL, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] Syn. H. Garden Hyacinths the late winter/early spring landscape. lilioasphodelus. In cultivation since the 16th [Ht: 10", Bl: E, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH, 36/sq. yd.] H. hybridus ‘Confetti Cake’–Double white century, this late spring flowering species is often With their fine form, lovely colors and heady 2½" to 3" blooms are highlighted with burgundy referred to as the Lemon Lily. It bears as many as fragrance, the familiar spring hyacinths are a speckles which are concentrated around the 8 to 12 clear yellow blooms in a flowerhead. Very not-to-be-missed joy of spring. If you plant them yellow nectaries. fragrant. Naturalizes easily. deeply in well-drained garden soil enriched with #F12074 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 #F15138 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 6 for 42.95 bulb food, hyacinths will perform well for many 6 for 87.95 years. They are also easily forced, so be sure to H. MIXED All-Colors [Ht: 2'-3', Bl: Summer, brighten the winter months by planting a few Zones: 3-9, S/SSH] Includes a wide range of colors pots for indoor enjoyment. Use: border, natural, with staggered bloom seasons to provide weeks forcing. of color. #F15492 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 Aiolos–Thick, dense bright white blooms. 12 for 43.95 24 for 77.95 #F63827 Price Code: B Anna Marie–Pure soft pink. Also called Hippeastrum, see Amaryllis, page 35. ‘Christmas Joy.’ #F63832 Price Code: B WeedComb™ Dark and Handsome Grabs weeds and grass by the crown and pulls them out. Weeds get stuck in the teeth H. hybridus ‘Dark and Handsome’–Near so you remove and clean up with one action. black to purple-black double flowers are 2½" to 3". Aerates the soil at the same time to promote Yellow nectaries contrast beautifully. root growth and water penetration. The #F12089 Each 17.95 3 for 45.95 comfortable, ergonomic handle is designed so 6 for 87.95 a handle extension can be added for hard-to- reach places. Made of steel and plated with rust-resistant zinc for a lifetime of use. Wedding Party Helleborus Collection #53093–Each One of every plant in the series. 16.95 #F12098X (4 plants total)...... 60.95 Pink Pearl

26 ❧ = New Apricot Passion–A beautiful blend of deep H. orientalis Iris, Dalmatian coral, apricot, and pink with lighter tones edging Festival Multiflowering Top Size each floret. [Ht: 8"-12", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-8, S/ #F63835 Price Code: C SSH, 18/sq. yd.] These hyacinths I. pallida ‘Aurea Variegata’ have the graceful, delicate form [Ht: 2'-3', Bl: May/Jun, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] An Blue Jacket–Royal blue with a darker stripe. and incredible scent of the iris more notable for its foliage than its flowers, #F63840 Price Code: A species Roman hyacinths although both are lovely. Each branched stem Blue Star–Large, sky-blue blooms. Extremely (which are no longer bears 2 to 6 large, scented, lavender-blue 4" to 6" fragrant. produced), but with flowers with yellow beards. Bright green sword- #F63843 Price Code: C sturdier stems. The like leaves edged with light golden yellow stripes Festivals produce several add a luminous effect to the garden. Carnegie–Pure white. Thick, dense flower spikes. flower stalks from each #F64143 Each 13.95 3 for 35.95 Heirloom 1935. bulb, each stem displaying 6 for 67.95 #F63855 Price Code: A loose, graceful clusters of flowers ❧ China Pink–Very light, porcelain pink. for a dainty, yet generous blend #F63857 Price Code: C of flowers and foliage. Ideal for Iris, Dutch forcing or garden display. Size: 8cm/up City of Haarlem–Soft yellow maturing to cream. Heirloom 1893. Festival Blue #F63989 [Ht: 20", Bl: L/VL, Zones: 6 (5 #F63858 Price Code: B Festival Pink #F63991 with a heavy mulch)-8, S/ SSH, 96/sq. yd.] Crystal Palace–Double florets form Festival White #F63993 Dutch iris are bulbous iris exceptionally full and fragrant spikes of deepest of recent origin, hybridized royal blue. Festival Mix–A mix of blue, white, in the early part of the last #F63862 Price Code: C and pink. #F63995 century by Dutch growers Delft Blue–Lilac-blue, the color of Delft who crossed Spanish iris with porcelain. All Festival Hyacinths are priced per variety: other species. They delight in a #F63866 Price Code: B 3 for 10.95 6 for 18.95 soil that becomes dry and warm 12 for 35.95 24 for 66.95 in summer, which the bulbs Eros–Fully double florets of raspberry pink, each need to ripen properly. The petal edged with white. Gorgeous. elegant flowers have a light, airy #F63870 Price Code: E Ipheion structure. Use: border, cut. Top Size Gypsy Queen–Luminous salmon-apricot blend. Spring Starflower I. ‘Beauty Strain Mix’–An incredibly rich range An heirloom variety introduced in 1927. of colors. #F63885 Price Code: C [Ht: 6", Bl: L/VL, Zones: 5-10, S/SSH, 188/sq. yd.] #F64053 24 for 14.95 48 for 25.95 Jan Bos–Red with a bit of rose. Heirloom 1910. Originally from South America, this sweetly 96 for 49.95 192 for 88.95 #F63898 Price Code: B scented charmer displays 1" star-shaped flowers in late spring. Its grass-like foliage smells onion- I. ‘Gypsy Beauty’–Lavender to purple standards Miss Saigon–Vivid purple-violet blooms display like when crushed. Ipheion blooms best when paired with golden yellow falls heavily veined a hint of blue on the back of the petals. Very crowded. Splendid indoors in pots, going 4 years with purple. fragrant. without repotting. Use: border, pot, rock garden, #F64058 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 #F63927 Price Code: C natural. 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 Peter Stuyvesant–One of the best blue-purple I. uniflorum–The species with flower colors I. ‘Red Ember’–Violet-red standards blend into hyacinths. Spikes are dense and broad with ranging from white to violet-blue. Introduced in reddish-brown falls accented with a distinct bronze stems. 1832. yellow blotch. #F63943 Price Code: C #F64029 24 for 8.95 48 for 15.95 #F64068 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 96 for 28.95 192 for 49.95 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 Pink Pearl–Award-winning fuchsia-pink with paler edges. Considered one of the best for I. u. ‘Charlotte Bishop’–A delightful pink- I. ‘Rendez Vous’–Royal purple with tones of forcing. flowered selection. blue surrounding the yellow blotch on the falls. #F63946 Price Code: A #F64022 12 for 10.45 24 for 18.95 #F64067 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 48 for 34.95 96 for 62.95 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 Red Diamond–A very full, double-flowered true red. I. u. ‘Jessie’–Royal blue flowers. I. ‘Royal Yellow’–Large blooms of golden #F63953 Price Code: D #F64024 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 yellow. Phenomenal inter-planted with ‘Rendez 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 Vous’ or ‘Red Ember’. Scarlet Pearl–Scarlet red with rose-red edges. #F64069 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 Gorgeous! I. u. ‘Rolf Fiedler’–Bright electric-blue flowers. 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 #F63959 Price Code: C #F64026 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 I. ‘Tiger Mix’–This mix includes uniquely colored Woodstock–Deep purple-red. Very full and blooms in combinations of maroons, purples, showy. I. u. ‘Wisley Blue’–Large flowers of violet-blue oranges, and golds with bright yellow eyes. #F63969 Price Code: C with lighter centers. #F64070 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 Yellowstone–The most ‘true yellow’ hyacinth #F64034 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 to date. 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 #F63974 Price Code: C MIXED–A hand-blended mix. #F63982 Price Code: A Espoma® Organic Bulb-tone® Fertilize with this natural, slow-release 3-5-3 formula at HYACINTH PRICE CHART planting time and again early each spring before your bulbs Price 6 12 24 48 96 Code bloom. Specially formulated A 10.95 18.95 34.95 60.95 101.95 to promote vigorous roots B 11.45 19.95 35.95 63.95 109.95 and larger blooms. Each 4 lb. bag covers approximately 60 C 11.95 20.95 37.95 69.95 119.95 square feet. D 12.45 21.95 38.95 72.95 124.95 #86564–Each 11.95 E 14.95 25.95 47.95 89.95 149.95 Tiger Mix

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Miscellaneous and Small Bulbs 27 Iris, Dwarf I. r. ‘Spot On’–Deep purple standards with Gypsy Romance–Large, violet-mulberry self, Top Size highly decorative falls that are white with dark lightly ruffled and highlighted with a purple- purple-black splashes and stripes, ending in an blue beard. Wister Medal 2002. Blooms late [Ht: 4"-6", Bl: VE, Zones: 4-9, inky blotch on the tip of the falls. Very distinctive. midseason. Ht: 37" except where noted, S/SSH, #F64171 6 for 9.45 12 for 15.95 #F12679 188/sq. yd.] 24 for 29.95 48 for 53.95 –An excellent bloomer. Glowing These dwarf bulbous iris Mango Passion orange flowers have a nicely ruffled form. Sweetly are easy flowering and I. r. ‘White Caucasus’–A raised golden ridge on fragrant. Midseason late. Ht: 32" very hardy. The plants are the falls is the only visible color on these elegant only 4" to 6" tall and the miniature, white blooms. #F12713 #F64174 3 for 9.95 6 for 17.95 velvety iris flowers bloom very Montmartre–Ruffled, light reddish purple 12 for 31.95 ❧ early in spring. The leaves are standards have a pale yellow edge. The falls are curious, like green, horny-pointed MIXED Iris reticulata–A good sampling of a darker red-purple bordered with white. Tones antennae. The bulbs quickly produce these miniatures. of yellow radiate from the beard. Wister Medal offsets that multiply into generous #F64177 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 2014. Dykes Medal 2017. Early to midseason drifts of color. Use: border, natural, 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 bloom. Ht: 33" rock garden. #F12710 I. danfordiae–Yellow with small brown spots. Poem of Ecstasy–Light pink standards Introduced from Asia Minor in 1876 by Mrs. paired with lavender falls. Wister Medal 2004. Danford. Midseason. Ht: 36" #F64050 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 #F12737 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 Iris, German Bearded Top Size Rhizomes Slovak Prince–White standards with a golden I. histrioides ‘Frank Elder’–A hybrid of I. edge. Ruffled, royal purple falls. Fragrant. Wister [Ht: 30"-40", Bl: L, Zones: histrioides var. major x I. winogradowii. Large, Medal 2009. Midseason. Ht: 33" 3-9, S/SSH, 9/sq. yd.] pale blue flowers are subtly infused with pale #F12752 yellow. The falls are veined and spotted darker These beautiful blue with a yellow crest. rhizomatous iris have Social Graces–Ruffled and heavily laced #F64081 12 for 12.95 24 for 22.95 well-developed standards blooms of luscious pink with a hint of lavender. 48 for 43.95 96 for 77.95 and falls with a Prominent red beards. Sweetly fragrant. Blooms prominent furry beard midseason late. Ht: 38" I. h. ‘George’–A hybrid of I. histrioides major and in the center of each #F12754 I. reticulata ‘J. S. Dijt’. Plum-purple flags with falls fall petal. Their large Stairway to Heaven–Arched, near-white somewhat darker and highlighted with a white multiple blooms 4" to 6" standards and flaring, medium blue falls have blotch edged in yellow. Early blooming. Excellent across appear in early summer, wide, wave-like ruffles. A striking amoena. Wister for pots. held on simple branched stems Medal 1999, Dykes Medal 2000. Flowers early #F64083 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 surrounded by fans of broad, midseason. Ht: 39" 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 sword-shaped leaves. The thick, fleshy rhizomes are best planted in late summer #F12758 I. h. ‘Katharine Hodgkin’–One of the best to early fall. They do not like wet feet and are dwarf iris, similar to ‘Frank Elder’, but flowers are ❧ Stepping Out–White standards and actually quite drought tolerant. Our top size more yellow and are suffused with pale blue, lined falls are decorated with a deep violet picotee rhizomes are shipped from mid-August through and dotted dark blue. enhanced by ruffled edges. Dykes Medal 1968. Mid September. #F64085 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 to late season. Ht: 38" 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 M&Z Top Pick Iris #F12760 Here we share some of our favorite varieties with I. h. ‘Sheila Ann Germaney’–Similar to ❧ That's All Folks–Bright yellow, ruffled and you. Many have been awarded honors by the laced standards perfectly math the yellow wasy ‘Katharine Hodgkin’, but flowers are deeper sky American Iris Society. blue. on the white falls. Wister Medal 2011, Dykes #F64088 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 Beverly Sills–Coral pink self with lacy, ruffled Medial 2013. Midseason. Ht 40" 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 petal edges. One of the most popular iris. Dykes #F12771 Medal 1985. Early midseason. Ht: 35" Above 15 Iris are priced per variety: I. reticulata–The true species, native to #F12605 the Caucasus, with blue-violet flowers and a Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 buttercup yellow central blotch on the falls. ❧ Black Is Black–Black standards and falls 6 for 47.95 12 for 79.95 #F64150 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 have just a hint of purple. Produces 9 to 12 flowers 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 per stem. Wister Medal 2017. Midseason. Ht: 37" #F12616 I. r. ‘Clairette’–Sky blue with dark blue falls. Very distinctive. ❧ Conjuration–White standards shaded #F64153 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 with pale blue-violet on the edge. White falls are 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 banded with bright amethyst violet and accented with tangerine beards. Wister Medal 1998, Dykes I. r. ‘Harmony’–Deep sky blue standards rise Medal 1998. Late midseason. Ht: 36" above royal blue falls marked with a white-edged #F12621 gold blotch. #F64164 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 ❧ Decadence–Standout blooms are heavily 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 ruffled, with creamy apricot standards matching the edge around the plum burgundy falls. Wister I. r. ‘Scent-sational’–Highly fragrant. Blooms Medal 2010. Blooms midseason. Ht: 38" are a spectacular shade of violet-blue, the falls #F12637 displaying the typical markings of I. reticulata. #F64169 6 for 9.45 12 for 15.95 Diabolique–Ruffled blooms of intense garnet- 24 for 29.95 48 for 53.95 purple. Sturdy stems display 8 to 9 flowers each. Wister Medal 2003. Late midseason. Ht: 38" #F12628 Montmartre Gypsy Lord–Bluish-white standards contrast Iris Histrioides Collection with marbled violet-blue falls. White zonal spots 12 each of Frank Elder, Katharine Hodgkin and on the falls allow the bright, reddish-orange M&Z Top Pick Iris Collection Sheila Ann Germaney plus 24 George. beards to really shine. Dykes Medal 2015. Late Includes 1 rhizome each of the above 16 iris. #F64090X (60 bulbs total)...... 40.95 midseason. Ht: 40" #F64149X (15 iris total)...... 126.95 #F12675

28 ❧ = New Reblooming Iris MIXED Dwarf Bearded Iris–Blooming Leucojum approximately 2 weeks earlier than tall bearded The following bearded iris cultivars have a Top Size iris, these petite posies are ideal for impatient iris Snowflakes genetic tendency to rebloom later in the season. aficionados. We include a wide range of colors for Rebloom is dependant on climatic conditions and your enjoyment. Ht: 5"-15" Leucojum, from the Greek for “white violet,” is a cultural practices. #F12783 5 for 23.95 member of the Amaryllis family. Their dainty, bell- Again & Again–Golden yellow self with ruffled Get 5 more for 1.00 shaped flowers are pure white tinged with green petals and enticing fragrance. A touch of white 10 for 24.95 markings. Light violet-like fragrance. Will grow in softens the center of the falls. Blooms midseason damp locations. Use: border, natural. and often reblooms. Ht: 36" Iris, Juno L. aestivum #F12600 Top Size Summer Snowflake [Ht: 12"-18", Bl: M, Zones: ❧ Blatant–Brilliant yellow standards are 4-9, S/SSH] Bears 2 to 5 flowers per stem and I. aucheri blooms for several weeks. Native to Central and paired with bold magenta falls. Fragrant. Early [Ht: 12"-16", Bl: M, Zones: 5-8, midseason with later rebloom. Ht: 36" eastern Europe, Asia. S, 24/sq. yd.] This robust #F64263 6 for 10.45 12 for 17.95 #F12610 Juno iris bears pale blue 24 for 31.95 48 for 57.95 Clarence–Fragrant, light blue with a white beard flowers at the leaf axils, and throat. Beautifully ruffled. Wister Medal the falls a lighter hue than L. a. ‘Gravetye Giant’ 2000. Blooms early and reblooms. Ht: 35" the standards, accented [Ht: 20", Bl: M, Zones: 4-10, S/SSH] A large and #F12623 with a cream-colored crest especially robust form bearing up to 9 flowers per and yellow ridge on the falls. stem. Earl of Essex–White, ruffled blooms are heavily The flowers have a #F64265 6 for 11.95 12 for 20.95 veined and stipled with violet, especially on the violet-like fragrance. 24 for 36.95 48 for 69.95 petal edges. Early and rebloom. Ht: 35" One of the earliest to show #F12670 foliage, but one of the latest to bloom. Introduced 1889, hailing from Harvest of Memories–Sunny yellow self, the SE Turkey, N. Iraq, Jordan, N. Syria. petals permeated with a light, sweet fragrance. Use: border, cut. Midseason and rebloom. Ht: 38" #F64092 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 #F12684 12 for 43.95 Immortality–Perhaps the best-known ❧ I. bucharica reblooming iris. Pristine white with a pale yellow [Ht: 16", Bl: M, Zones: 5-8, S, 24/sq. yd.] Mr. beard. Slightly fragrant. Midseason and rebloom. William R. Dykes writes in his magnificent Ht: 29" monograph, The Genus Iris, that Iris bucharica #F12691 “...is the strongest grower and one of the most Orange Harvest–Luminous orange with brilliant strikingly beautiful of all the Juno iris.” It bears orange beards. Delightful fragrance. Early midsea- 5 to 7 flowers on a stem, each creamy white son and rebloom. Ht: 32" with patches of yellow on the falls. The broad, #F12715 glossy green foliage resembles corn plants, a characteristic of the Juno group. Although Pink Attraction–Ruffled coral-pink, saturated bulbous, this iris group also has plump and fleshy with fragrance. Early midseason and rebloom. roots attached. Use: border, cut. Ht: 30" #F64091 6 for 11.95 12 for 20.95 #F12719 24 for 36.95 48 for 69.95 Black Beauty Summer Olympics–Lime-yellow, the centers of the falls fading to white. Fragrant. Early and Lilium Hybrids & Species rebloom. Ht: 31" #F12765 Lilies are among the oldest flowers in cultivation. Iris siberica Today there are enough hybrids and varieties of Above 9 Iris are priced per variety: Size: #1 divisions lilies to spread bloom from earliest June until frost Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 in almost every color imaginable. 6 for 52.95 12 for 87.95 [Ht: 24"-30", Bl: L, Zones: 3-8, S, 9/sq. yd.] One of L. ‘Black Beauty’ the most popular of the Reblooming Iris Collection Size: 18/20cm rhizomatous bearded Includes 1 rhizome each of the above 9 iris. [Ht: 3'-8', Bl: August, Zones: 5 to 8, S/SSH] This iris, their informal splendid hybrid cross of L. speciosum rubrum #F64148X (9 iris total)...... 83.95 beauty and adaptability and L. henryi bears blooms of deep maroon-red making them ideal for a wide with a narrow white edge, green star center, Stainless Steel Trowels variety of settings. The plants form and long protruding anthers, its petals tightly Practically indestructible. This rust-proof, large clumps of stiff, grass-like foliage reflexed. Becomes nearly shrub-like bearing 50 or stainless steel trowel may be the last one you with up to 25 or more flower stalks. more fragrant flowers. Long-lived and multiplies ever buy. Sharply pointed blades are designed Each stem bears 3" to 4" blooms. readily. to stab into the ground, not scoop like ordinary Foliage stays green and attractive all #F64283 2 for 11.95 4 for 19.95 trowels. Quickly slices through sod and soil summer. Use: border, rock garden, cut. 8 for 33.95 with ease. Non-slip, bright red ribbed handles MIXED Iris siberica–Our mix includes cultivars L. ‘Black Dragon’ make them easy-to-see. Blades are etched with in shades of purple, blue, lavender, white, and depth markers – super handy when planting Size: 18cm/up more. [Ht: 4'-8', Bl: Jul/Aug, Zones: 4-8, S] The original bulbs. Also excellent for planting, transplanting #F12894 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 seed for the magnificent Black Magic strain of tall and more. 12 for 39.95 24 for 73.95 trumpet lilies was collected from cottage gardens in China in the early 1900’s. Black Dragon is a #55344–14 INCH–Has a 3 inch wide I. s. ‘Caesar’s Brother’–Violet-blue flowers. superior selection out of this strain, producing blade that works great for deep bulb Rich flowering and fast-growing. Ht: 30" massive heads of heavily fragrant flowers that planting and for breaking up stubborn #F12820 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 are white with a pale yellow throat and rich rose- clods. Each 19.95 12 for 43.95 purple coloring on the outside of the tepals. #55345–22 INCH–Extra- I. s. ‘Gull’s Wing’–The best white Siberian iris. #F64807 3 for 13.95 6 for 24.95 long 14 inch handle provides Ht: 36" 12 for 36.95 extra leverage and an 8 inch #F12845 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 blade digs deep holes. 12 for 43.95 Each 24.95 Lilium, continued on page 30.

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Miscellaneous and Small Bulbs 29 Lilium, continued. L. martagon var. album L. speciosum Pure white, unspotted flowers. Top Size L. candidum #F64306 Each 15.95 2 for 27.95 [Ht: 3'-6', Bl: Aug/Sept, Size: 20cm/up 4 for 51.95 Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] Speciosum translated means Madonna Lily [Ht: 2'-5', Bl: VL, Zones: 4-8, S/ L. pardalinum SSH] In cultivation since the time of the Minoans, “good looking,” “showy,” Size: 14/16cm “splendid” and “brilliant,” 1500 years before the birth of Christ, this lily [Ht: 5'-8', Bl: July, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] Leopard Lily. probably reached western Europe via Phoenician all aptly describing what A clump-forming, rhizomatous species native to many consider to be traders. From there it quickly naturalized the western U.S. It produces racemes of up to 10 throughout much of the continent. The outwardly the most beautiful of all unscented, nodding, Turk’s-cap like flowers. The Oriental lily species. Once facing, pure white flowers with yellow throats 3" to 4" blooms are orange to crimson accented adorn tall stems in early summer and gently established they grow up to 6' with a yellow to pale orange base freckled with tall and bear as many as 30 richly perfume the garden. Each stem holds 8 to 15 fun- maroon leopard-like spots. Strong stems carry nel-shaped florets. fragrant, pendant, 6" flowers. Twisting, recurving dense whorls of lance-shaped, 7" leaves. tepals nearly meet at the back of the bloom while #F64285 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 #F64324 Each 12.95 3 for 32.95 6 for 52.95 the prominent stamens thrust forward. One of 6 for 62.95 the last lilies to flower. Prefers humus rich, acid L. ‘Rio Negro’ soil. Native to Japan, introduced in 1832. Size: 16/18cm L. speciosum var. album–A stunning, pure [Ht: 3'-5', Bl: July, Zones: 4-8, S] One of the white form. darkest red oriental lilies, the large, lightly #F64330 2 for 12.95 4 for 21.95 ruffled flowers make a dramatic show in the 8 for 37.95 landscape. A narrow, white edge adds definition to the upward facing blooms. Enticingly fragrant. L. speciosum var. rubrum–Rose to crimson Expect a multitude of blooms from each stem. edged, silver-white with burgundy raised spots #F64734 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 and purple stems. 12 for 43.95 #F64331 2 for 12.95 4 for 21.95 8 for 37.95 Casa Blanca L. ‘Stargazer’ L. ‘Casa Blanca’ Size: 16cm/up Size: 16/18cm [Ht: 18"-30", Bl: Jul/Aug, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] [Ht: 3'-4', Bl: Jul/Aug, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] Without Large, stunning, upfacing flowers are crimson a doubt the most popular white Oriental Hybrid red embellished with darker spots, crisp white lily. The snow white blooms measure 10" or more margins, and bright yellow, star-shaped throats. across. Unequaled for size and fragrance. Very fragrant. Considered a classic. #F64639 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 #F64747 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 12 for 39.95 12 for 39.95 24 for 73.95

L. ‘Citronella’ L. tenuifolium Size: 14/16cm Size: 8/9cm [Ht: 3'-5', Bl: July, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] An old Scarlet Turk’s-Cap Lily [Ht: 24"-30", Bl: June, favorite from the Asiatic division with Turk’s-cap Zones: 5-8, S] Syn: L. pumilum. A beautiful shaped yellow flowers generously spotted with showy species with anywhere from 5 to 30 dark maroon. Bears 20 or more pendant blooms nodding, lightly scented, 1" to 1½" scarlet-red per stem. flowers in a raceme, some spotted and some not. #F64289 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 #F64327 2 for 12.95 4 for 21.95 12 for 43.95 Rio Negro 8 for 37.95 L. henryi L. ‘Scheherazade’ Size: 20cm/up Size: 16cm/up MIXED Asiatic Hybrids [Ht: 4'-9', Bl: August, Zones 4-8, S/SSH] Enchant- [Ht: 6'-10', Bl: Aug/Oct, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] A Size: 16/18cm ingly old-fashioned, nodding Turk’s-cap 3" flowers tall and floriferous lily that bears huge, fragrant [Ht: 24"-48", Bl: June-July, Zones: 3-8, S] Guide are soft orange spotted with brown, 5 to 20 blooms up to 8" across of dark burgundy with gold your bulb garden into summer with long-lived, blooms per stem. Prefers lime rich soil. Tolerates edges that shade to cream. Its continuous growth easy-care Asiatic hybrid lilies. The 2 to 4 foot virus and is resistant to wilt disease. One of the habit results in a very long blooming period. Has plants are topped with clusters of blooms in June best garden lilies. oriental x trumpet lily parentage. and July. Our mix includes a rainbow of colors. #F64298 2 for 12.95 4 for 21.95 #F64602 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 Hardy in Zones 3 to 8. 8 for 37.95 12 for 43.95 #F64536 12 bulbs for 17.95 Get 12 more for 1.00 L. martagon L. ‘Silk Road’ 24 bulbs for 18.95 Turk’s-Cap Lily Size: 16cm/up Top Size [Ht: 4'-6', Bl: Jul/Aug, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] One of [Ht: 4'-6', Bl: June/July, Zones: the best ‘O.T.’ lilies (oriental x trumpet). Huge 8" to 4-8, SSH] ‘Martagon’, a Turkish 10" flowers are white with crimson-rose centers. word denoting a type of turban, Exceptionally floriferous and fragrant with nice, describes this well-known strong stems. lily, native to a wide area from #F64605 Each 9.95 3 for 24.95 Europe to Siberia to Mongolia. 6 for 42.95 Easy to grow, it deserves a definite place in woodland L. ‘Sorbonne’ gardens as well as flower Size: 16/18cm borders. The tall stems bear [Ht: 3'-4', Bl: Jul/Aug, Zones: 4-8, S] Large blooms as many as 50 pendulous are a true, vibrant pink, a color not frequently blooms with tight recurving found in oriental hybrid lilies. A broad, white petals and prominent stamens. edge enhances the lightly ruffled petal edges. Bulbs may remain dormant for a Very fragrant. Nice for adding variety to your lily year after planting. garden. #F64307 Each 15.95 2 for 27.95 #F64744 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 4 for 51.95 12 for 43.95

30 ❧ = New MIXED Oriental Hybrids Muscari M. comosum ‘Plumosum’ Size: 14/16cm Grape Hyacinth Feather Hyacinth [Ht: 24"-48", Bl: June-August, Zones: 3-8, S] A gardener’s favorite, these fragrant flowers Size: 10cm/up The flamboyant, fragrant, 8 to 10 inch blooms of resemble upside-down clusters of grapes, or as [Ht: 8", Bl: L, Zones: 4-9, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] Oriental hybrid lilies will be the highlight of sunny someone once described them, “like baggy bloom- Introduced from Mediterranean regions in 1612. gardens in July and August. Flower colors range ers caught around the leg.” Grape hyacinths thrive The most unusual form of the genus. Reduced from pure white to pink, rose, and crimson, many and increase rapidly in all but the damp- to slender filaments, the florets give the entire with contrasting stripes and borders. Plants grow est and shadiest locations. Use Muscari flower the appearance of a feathery, lilac purple 2 to 4 feet tall. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8. to separate tulip plantings, to outline plume. #F64775 6 bulbs for 19.95 a walkway or to highlight other spring #F64922 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 Get 6 more for 1.00 flowering bulbs. Easily forced for indoor 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 12 bulbs for 20.95 enjoyment, too. Use: border, natural, cut, rock garden, forcing. M. latifolium MIXED Orienpet Hybrids Size: 6cm/up Size: 14/16cm M. armeniacum [Ht: 12", Bl: E, Zones: 3-8, S, 24/sq. yd.] Considered [Ht: 36"-72", Bl: July-August, Zones: 4-8, S/ Size: 9cm/up the largest of the species with only one leaf per SSH] Called “O.T.” lilies due to their Oriental [Ht: 6", Bl: M, Zones: 4-9, S/SSH, stem, which is an oddity. Striking bicolor flower x Trumpet lily parentage, these lilies combine 125/sq. yd.] Our most popular grape spikes are dark blackish-violet on the bottom, the the stem strength and stature of trumpet lilies hyacinth. The 6" spikes hold deep upper portion violet-blue. with the exotic beauty and huge flowers of cobalt-blue, white-rimmed florets. #F64924 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 Oriental hybrids. Their thick, waxy flowers have Good for cutting, although most 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 a fragrance that delights, but doesn’t overpower. gardeners let the flowers go to seed Plants will grow 3 to 4 feet tall the first year and because the bulbs increase rapidly. M. macrocarpum ‘Golden Fragrance’ taller in following years, some attaining a height #F64888 24 for 10.95 Size: 9cm/up of 6 feet. Our stunning mix includes a range 48 for 18.95 [Ht: 8", Bl: E, Zones: 4-9, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] An of gorgeous varieties, many with distinctive 96 for 36.95 unusual yellow-flowered species native to Greece and Turkey. Stems are topped with 4" to 6" spikes patterns and color combinations. Enjoy their 192 for 64.95 colorful display for several weeks in July and of elongated tubular yellow florets rimmed with August. Plant in any sunny to partially shaded M. a. ‘Blue Spike’ brownish-purple. Richly scented. Likes hot, dry location that is well-drained. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8. Size: 9cm/up summers and good drainage. #F64617 6 bulbs for 17.95 [Ht: 6", Bl: M, Zones: 4-9, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] #F64927 6 for 13.95 12 for 24.95 12 bulbs for 32.95 Double florets of flax blue are sterile and very 24 for 43.95 48 for 84.95 long-lasting. Increases moderately by bulb MIXED Muscari MIXED Aurelian Hybrid division. Size: 6cm/up Size: 16/18cm #F64892 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 The 6” to 8” tall plants spread by self-seeding and [Ht: 48"-72", Bl: July-August, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 division in all but the shadiest locations and will The majestic Aurelian hybrid trumpet lilies bear live for generations. They are also long-lasting 6 to 10 inch, fragrant, trumpet-like blooms in M. a. ‘Valerie Finnis’ cutflowers and excellent forcing bulbs. Our blend July and August on towering 4 to 6 foot plants. Size: 8cm/up includes nearly all muscari hues from navy blue The species involved in their ancestry are almost [Ht: 6", Bl: M, Zones: 3-8, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] to white. all natives of China. Includes shades of yellow, Unusual, striking flower clusters of silvery-blue. #F64944 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 gold, copper, white, pink, and rose. Hardy in #F64940 12 for 9.95 24 for 17.95 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 Zones 4 to 8. 48 for 33.95 96 for 59.95 #F64837 6 bulbs for 24.95 Get 6 more for 1.00 M. aucheri ‘Blue Magic’ 12 for 25.95 Size: 9cm/up [Ht: 8", Bl: E, Zones: 3-8, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd. A spectacular bicolor. Deep blue at the bottom and Nectaroscordum Lycoris sky blue at the top, each floret with a white- Size: 10cm/up rimmed mouth. Native to northern Iran. These exotic flowers closely N. siculum #F64900 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 Honey Sicilian Garlic [Ht: 2'-3', Bl: L/VL, Zones: resemble their relatives of 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 the genera Amaryllis and 5 (with protection)-9, S/SSH, 24/sq. yd.] A very Nerine. All bloom without M. a. ‘White Magic’ small genus closely related to Allium, and listed their strap-like leaves Size: 8/9cm by some as Allium siculum bulgaricum. The robust which usually appear in [Ht: 8", Bl: E, Zones: 3-8, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] Bears habit of this plant and its pendulous, bell-like spring and then vanish. large, dense, long-lasting flower spikes that flowers make it very distinctive. Up to 30 flowers, open pale chartreuse and mature to snow white. greenish-white accented with pinkish-purple L. radiata Quickly spreads. markings, are borne in loose umbels atop long Size: 8/10cm #F64912 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 arching stalks which become erect in fruit. Dry Spider Lily [Ht: 12"-16", Bl: Late Summer, Zones: 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 the seed capsules for winter flower arrangements. 7-10, S, 16/sq. yd] Long anthers protrude from Use: border, cut, natural, dried. bright crimson-red flowers. It hails from China M. azureum #F64955 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 and Japan. First introduced to cultivation in 1750. Size: 5cm/up 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 #F64853 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 [Ht: 4", Bl: E/M, Zones: 4-9, S/SSH, 250/sq. yd.] 6 for 52.95 Dense, soft blue, bell-shaped flowers with darker midstripes on the lobes appear like clusters of L. squamigera grapes. A lovely, award winning garden plant. Size: 14/16cm Native to Turkey, 1859. Magic Lily [Ht: 18"-24", Bl: Aug/Sept, Zones: 4-9, #F64915 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 S/SSH, 16/sq. yd] Familiar to many northern gar- 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 deners, this species closely resembles Amaryllis belladonna with trumpet-like blooms of rose M. botryoides pink, tinged amethyst-blue. The strap-like leaves Size: 5cm/up appear early in the spring, mature and die back by [Ht: 5", Bl: M, Zones: 2-8, S/SSH, 250/sq. yd.] The mid-June. In late summer the flower stems rise to original grape hyacinth, first cultivated in Europe a height of 18" to 24" and bear their lovely trum- in 1576. Sky blue, white rimmed flowers with pets. Grows easily in most garden soils, forming the fragrance of plums appear on dense spikes, an impressive grouping over time. usually two per bulb. #F64855 Each 13.95 3 for 35.95 #F64918 12 for 9.95 24 for 17.95 6 for 67.95 48 for 33.95 96 for 59.95

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Miscellaneous and Small Bulbs 31 Ornithogalum O. purpurea Paeonia Top Size Blooming Shamrocks [Ht: 4", Bl: Autumn, Size: 3-5 eye divisions (unless noted) Zones: 8-10, S/SSH, 144/sq. yd.] Perfect for a Peony O. arabicum pot plant or in the border. If planted in autumn Arabian Star in frost-free zones, it may display its 1½" to 2" [Bl: Late spring, Zones: 3-8, S] of Bethlehem blooms in December or January. Includes shades Exuding classic beauty and fragrance, herbaceous [Ht: 2', Bl: L, of pink, lavender, and white. peonies should have a place in every spring Zones: 7-10, #F64987 6 for 13.45 12 for 23.95 landscape. In colder climates, the foliage dies S, 80/sq. yd.] 24 for 42.95 48 for 79.95 back to the ground in winter and lush new foliage Tall scapes are emerges each spring. The gorgeous blooms, covered with creamy O. purpurea ‘Ken Aslet’ which are the hallmark of peonies, begin as tight, white, cup-shaped, [Ht: 6"-8", Bl: Autumn, Zones: 8-10, S/SSH, 144/ rounded buds and slowly unfurl to reveal their richly fragrant sq. yd.] Yellow flowers paired with silvery foliage. sweetly scented petals. Choose your planting flowers made all the more #F64989 6 for 12.95 12 for 22.95 location well as these beloved plants prefer not attractive by the prominent ovary 24 for 39.95 48 for 75.95 to be disturbed once settled. Give them a sunny which appears as a shiny black O. versicolor location and deep, fertile, moist but well-drained pincushion in the center of each Candy Cane Sorrel [Ht: 4", Bl: Autumn, Zones: soil to keep them happy and they will most flower. Mediterranean region. 7-10, S/SSH, 144/sq. yd.] White buds striped with certainly bloom for years. Browsing deer usually Heirloom 1574. Use: border, cut, red open into trumpet-like, 1" white flowers opt for other flowers which means you'll have natural, forcing. boasting red striping on the reverse of the petals plenty to enjoy in cut flower bouquets. #F64959 6 for 11.95 12 for 20.95 and a picotee border. Blooms for up to 6 weeks. 24 for 36.95 48 for 69.95 Coral Sunset–Double flowers of intense coral South Africa 1774. transition to softer hues of coral pink, shell pink, O. nutans #F64995 6 for 12.95 12 for 22.95 and soft lavender occasionally mixed with cream- Silver Bells [Ht: 12"-18", Bl: L, Zones: 6-10, SSH/ 24 for 39.95 48 for 75.95 apricot and yellow. Multiple colors are visible at SH, 80/sq. yd.]Fragrant, 2" nodding blooms, 3 to 12 one time. Moderately fragrant. American Peony on a stem, are white inside and green outside with Society Gold Medal Winner. Blooms early. Ht: 28" a white margin, often favoring one side of the #F13412 Each 22.95 2 for 40.95 stem. Produces offsets freely and naturalizes well Puschkinia in woodlands. Native to Europe and Asia Minor. Top Size Use: border, cut, natural. P. Libanotica #F64965 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 Striped Squill, Lebanon Squill [Ht: 5", Bl: E, 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 Zones: 3-8, S/SSH, 188/sq. yd. Named after a O. umbellatum Russian botanist, Pushkin, the six-petaled scilla- Star of Bethlehem [Ht: 6", Bl: L, Zones: 4-10, S, like flowers of pale-blue with darker stripes are 188/sq. yd.] Extremely hardy and easily grown, the borne loosely on a central stem. Best planted in little stars of this flower are white with a green natural drifts in borders, rock gardens, under midrib on the outside. They close at night to pro- trees and between shrubs. Trouble-free and tect the pollen. Europe, Asia Minor, North Africa. hardy, increasing rapidly both by bulb offsets Use: border, natural, rock garden. and by seeds. Asia Minor. Use: border, natural, #F64968 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 rock garden. Dr. Alexander Fleming 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 #F65033 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 ❧ Dr. Alexander Fleming–Large, double bomb-type blooms exude a strong, sweet fragrance and are a lovely shade of pure, rose pink. Excellent bud count. Blooms midseason. Ht: 33" #F13421 Each 17.95 2 for 31.95 ❧ Kelway’s Glorious–Considered by some to be the best double white peony ever bred. The Oxalis creamy white petals occasionally sport red flecks Top Size and form huge blooms with just a hint of yellow Many of these at their centers. Outstanding rose-like fragrance. bulbous plants Blooms late. Ht: 36" have leaves #F13426 Each 19.95 2 for 34.95 Striped Squill divided into three ❧ Krinkled White–Large, single flowers have segments like pure white petals surrounding a tufted golden clover, although in yellow center. Blooms early to midseason. Ht: 32" some species the Ranunculus #F13439 Each 17.95 2 for 31.95 leaves may be more Top Size finely divided. Flowers ❧ Mister Ed–Typically light blush pink, double are five-petaled and open [Ht: 12", Bl: L, Zones: 6-10, S/SSH, 96/sq. yd.] bomb-type blooms may occasionally be white, flat to greet the sun. Use: Related to Anemones, these hybrid camellia- dark pink, or some combination in between. border, natural, pot, rock garden. flowered buttercups come in many colors, from Multiple colors can be present on the plant at one reds and golds to pastel pinks, whites and lovely time. Blooms late. Ht: 30" O. adenophylla picotees. They like cool night temperatures around #F13445 Each 17.95 2 for 31.95 [Ht: 6", Bl: VL, Zones: 5-9, S/SSH, 48/sq. yd.] A 48°F and warmer days (55° to 60°F). Lovely beautiful plant for the rock garden or those hard outside in warmer areas or in a cool greenhouse in Raspberry Sundae–A fragrant, double bomb- to fill nooks and crannies. Lilac-pink flowers with the northern locations. type. Flowers are a delectable combination maroon eyes sit atop neat little tufts of deeply of cream and raspberry-pink petals. Blooms cut, silvery-green foliage. Tecolote Picotee Mixture–Exotic bicolored midseason. Ht: 28" #F64973 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 and tricolored blooms. #F13462 Each 19.95 2 for 34.95 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 #F65037 Red Charm–Very large, deep red, double O. regnelli var. triangularis Tecolote Rainbow Mixture–A wide range of bomb-type. American Peony Society Gold Medal glorious hues. Wood Sorrel [Ht: 6", Bl: VL, Zones: 8-10, S, 96/ Winner. Blooms early. Ht: 34" sq. yd.] Rich burgundy foliage with soft pink #F65038 #F13464 Each 17.95 2 for 31.95 flowers. All Ranunculus mixtures are priced per mix: #F64992 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95

32 ❧ = New Itoh or Intersectional S. peruviana Triteleia Hybrids The Cuban Lily [Ht: 6"-12", Bl: L, Zones: 8-9, S/ Top Size These sections are the result of a cross between SSH, 24/sq. yd.] In southern zones, position this tree peonies and herbaceous types. They are aesthetic flowering beauty in a hot, sunny place in [Ht: 12"-24", Bl: L/VL, Zones: 5-10, S, 125/sq. yd.] endowed with lush green foliage, strong stems the border. A Mediterranean native, it enjoys dry Often found offered as Brodiaea, this genus native that do not require support and an exceptionally summers and is fairly drought tolerant. Its floral to the West Coast features allium-like umbels of floriferous bloom habit. Somewhat rare but easy fireworks begin with a “bee-swarm” head of 40 to tubular flowers, each flower ¾" to 2" long, held on to grow and positively breathtaking. 60 star-like rich blue flowers, each ¾" to 1" across. wiry stems. The 12" to 24" leaves are narrow and Bloom time can last 4 to 6 weeks if temperatures pointed. Use: border, pot, cut. Bartzella–Lemon-scented, double, bright yellow are cool. In areas north of Zone 7, Scilla peruviana flowers with occasional red flares at the center is treated as a greenhouse or pot plant. T. laxa ‘Ocean Queen’–Umbels are comprised measure up to 9 inches across. Foliage remains #F65085 3 for 17.95 6 for 32.95 of soft powder blue, vase-shaped flowers detailed with royal blue midribs on each petal. green and lush up until frost. A 'must-have' for the 12 for 63.95 peony enthusiast. #F65133 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 #F13520 Each 29.95 2 for 54.95 S. siberica 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 Siberian Squill [Ht: 6", Bl: E, Zones: 1-9, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] In the early spring, large drifts of this T. laxa ‘Queen Fabiola’–Large, blue-violet scilla form deep carpets of blue. With a trowel florets form umbels up to 6" across. or small shovel, an ambitious gardener can plant #F65134 24 for 9.95 48 for 17.95 200 of these little bulbs in less than an hour. Next 96 for 32.95 192 for 58.95 spring, each bulb will send up one or more stems holding its prussian-blue flowers. Tiny seeds from T. ‘Rudy’–White flowers are striped with the flowers quickly mature into more blooming- deep violet-purple. Exceptionally colorful and size bulbs. Because the foliage is slight, grass-like eye-catching. and unobtrusive, it disappears long before the #F65136 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 grass is ready to mow. 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 #F65087 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 T. ixioides ‘Starlight’–Yellow, star-shaped, Bartzella S. siberica ‘Alba’ upfacing flowers display a green stripe on the [Ht: 6", Bl: E, Zones: 1-9, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] A outside of each petal. Julia Rose–Very large blooms open cherry red prolific white form of S. siberica. Use it to form a #F65138 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 then take on orange tones before finally maturing design in your blue carpet of S. siberica. 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 to rich, creamy yellow. A bush in bloom frequently #F65089 24 for 12.95 48 for 22.95 displays all 3 colors at once. Slight spice fragrance. 96 for 43.95 192 for 76.95 2-3 eye. Ht: 26"-32" S. siberica ‘Spring Beauty’ #F13521 Each 34.95 2 for 59.95 [Ht: 6"-8", Bl: E, Zones: 1-9, S/SSH, 125/sq. yd.] A beautiful selection of S. siberica, slightly taller with larger spikes and scented flowers a deeper Scilla tone of rich, true blue. Blooms for a remarkably Top Size long time. Exquisite planted under spring- flowering shrubs such as forsythia, azaleas, S. bifolia rhododendrons and magnolias, or try as an Twin Leaf Squill [Ht: 6", Bl: VE, Zones: 3-8, S/ interplanting or edging with early and midseason SH, 125/sq. yd.] One of the best loved species in tulips and daffodils. Europe. The color, gentian-blue, is soft when com- #F65091 12 for 13.95 24 for 24.95 pared to its cousin, S. siberica. The tiny flowers are 48 for 46.95 96 for 83.95 borne on 6" stems and appear to dance and dangle in the wind. Indispensable as an early spring bulb for naturalizing. Starlight #F65077 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 Veltheimia S. litardierei Top Size Meadow Squill [Ht: 5"-10", Bl: L, Zones: 5-8, S, 81/sq. yd.] Introduced from Dalmatia in 1827, this V. bracteata brilliant blue wonder is still unfamiliar to most Winter Red Hot Poker [Ht: 12"-14" in flower, Bl: gardeners. It bears 12 to 30 mildly fragrant flowers Winter, Zones: 8-10, S/SSH, 188/sq. yd.] A most of veronica-violet (stamens are dark purple) on an unusual bulb that remains in growth most of 8" spike in late May and early June. the year, bearing its Kniphofia-like (poker-like) #F65081 24 for 13.95 48 for 24.95 blooms in late winter or early spring. Dark green 96 for 46.95 192 for 82.95 leaves form a rosette for the foot high flower stem. The flowers are pinkish-purple tinged with green and (sometimes) have small, yellow spots. Although generally recommended for pot culture, Grow-Through Plant Supports it’s easily grown in Southern beds. Helps to keep plants #F65146 Each 14.95 upright. Great for 3 for 37.95 peonies and other tall 6 for 72.95 plants. Place over the V. b. ‘Lemon Flame’–A plant in early spring selection with greenish- and let it grow through tinged, lemon-yellow flowers. the grid. Each support #F65147 Each 14.95 consists of one circular 3 for 37.95 20" diameter grid with 6 for 72.95 three 30" legs. Green

vinyl-coated, heavy- duty steel wire lasts for years. Set of 3. Meadow Squill #53483 — 26.95

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Miscellaneous and Small Bulbs 33 Zantedeschia Dicentra cucullaria Trillium Size: 2¼"+ Dutchman’s Breeches [Ht: 8", Bl: E, Zones: Wake Robin 3-8, SSH/SH] Native to eastern North America [Ht: 10"-15", Bl: M/L, Zones: 4-9, SSH/SH] Easily Z. aethiopica from Nova Scotia to Kansas and typically found recognized for their tripartite form with flow- Calla Lily, Arum Lily [Ht: 2½'-3', in shady, wooded areas on slopes and in ravines ers consisting of 3 petals and 3 sepals, leaves in Bl: Summer, Zones: 7-10, S/SSH, 9/ along rivers and streams. Clump-forming plants groups of 3, and even the berry has 3 cells. sq. yd.] You’ve seen the white have long, deeply lobed leaves of rich green and Calla Lily in flower shops; send up racemes of yellow-tipped white blooms. T. erectum why not grow it yourself? It The common name of Dutchman’s breeches Purple Trillium–Nearly erect 1" to 1½" flowers, produces evergreen foliage comes from the shape of the blooms, which mahogany red to purple (on rare occasions white, and large white spathes. In cool resemble upside down, old-fashioned pantaloons. yellow, or green forms may appear), often with temperatures it blooms almost A charming addition to woodland shade gardens. more than one stem per plant. Clump-forming. continuously, forming an impressive #F14708 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 #F14724 landscape grouping over time. Z. aethiopica can 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 T. grandiflorum be grown as a pond marginal as long as the water Dazzling white flowers set off by lemon yellow doesn’t freeze. It’s also ideal for growing indoors stamens, often fading to pink. Deeply veined, as a houseplant or under glass. From tropical Dodecatheon meadia Shooting Star [Ht: 8"-16", twisting foliage creates a lively background for Africa, the Calla Lily was first exhibited at the the blooms. One of the newer trilliums that will Amsterdam Botanic Gardens in 1687 where it Bl: May/Jun, Zones: 4-8, SSH/SH] These clump- thrive in alkaline soil. Do not cut as leaves provide created the same splash you’ll see in your own the plant’s only nourishment. garden. forming North American #F14726 #F61117 Each 10.95 3 for 27.95 woodland perennials 6 for 52.95 12 for 89.95 bear umbels of 10 to 20 T. luteum cyclamen-like flowers, Pale yellow-green, lemon-scented flowers Woodland Wildflowers the pink to white petals surrounded by erect, mottled foliage. strongly reflexed to reveal #F14727 Top Size prominent golden These natives of North American woodlands stamens. Charming T. sessile are not true bulbs, but are fleshy rhizomatous for naturalizing Sessile means ‘stalkless’ roots. Blooming in spring, they are wonderful and rock gardens, referring to the flower companions for spring flowering bulbs. Our flowering from which sits neatly wildflowers are collected on a sustained basis, mid-spring to on the foliage like obtained from reputable licensed sources who midsummer. Basal something sumptuous carefully monitor and strive to enhance the plant rosettes of pale green, oval being served on a plate. population for future generations. leaves completely disappear in summer. The lovely flowers are deep #F14710 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 crimson-maroon framed by Arisaema triphyllum 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 pale green leaves richly mottled with darker Jack-in-the-Pulpit [Ht: 12"-24", Bl: Late Spring, green markings. All Trillium are priced per variety: #F14723 Zones: 4-9, SSH/SH] This North American native Mertensia virginica is the hardiest Jack-in-the-Pulpit and appears Virginia Bluebells [Ht: 18"-24", Bl: M,Zones: Trillium are priced per variety: in damp woodlands from Canada to Florida and 3-8, S/SSH, 36/sq. yd.] Native to river areas from 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 Louisiana. The spathe is green or purplish-brown, New York to Alabama, this bluebell is suited to 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 striped inside; the spadix green to purple or any well-drained soil in the border or woodland. purple-flecked. Red fruit clusters appear in late Pink buds open into tubular sky blue flowers. Use: summer. border, rock garden, natural. #F14704 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 #F14716 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 Grass Beater® 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 Kills weedy grasses without injuring desirable 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 plants. This systemic post-emergent herbicide Sanguinaria canadensis replaces Poast and can be Bloodroot [Ht: 6", Bl: M/L, Zones: 3-8, SSH/SH] sprayed over flower beds, A mysterious, beautiful plant erupting from the trees, shrubs, ground earth in April or May, the flowers and foliage covers, and vegetable plants appearing simultaneously. Pale pinkish-white to eliminate quackgrass buds thrust from the center of rolled leaves on and other weedy annual reddish stems opening into 2" anemone-like and perennial grasses. blooms of pure white with lemon yellow stamens. Stops growth within 2 Glaucous green foliage is strikingly lobed and days. Follow the label deeply veined, remaining attractive well into instructions for mixing Jack-in-the-Pulpit summer. Roots and stems carry translucent, rates. orange-red sap, hence the name bloodroot. #52330—8 oz. concentrate 25.95 #F14720 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 Radius® Root Slayer 12 for 49.95 24 for 90.95 Soil Knife with Holster Amaryllis Gift Packaging Takes the place of almost every tool Choose any amaryllis you need in the garden; a trowel, bulb offered and transplanter, cultivator, we’ll include planting and weeder. This versatile instructions, a 6" tool can cut through even terra cotta pot, soil tough root-filled, clay soil and moss, topped off with ease. Made of enamel with excelsior and powder coated, high- tied with a raffia rib- carbon steel and comes bon. Double-boxed with a lifetime guarantee for safe shipping. from the manufacturer. The (Does not include blade measures 7¾" long by bulb). 2" wide with a 5¾" handle and it can be re-sharpened. #F60665 — 10.95 #59095–Each $32.95 (plus cost of bulb) Bloodroot

34 ❧ = New Hippeastrum or Amaryllis Red Nymph–Pure red 10" double blooms. #F60594 Price Code: C Generally sold for indoor use, they may be planted outside in Zones 9 to 10, which is why we sell Splash–Long, tapered petals are red with white them bulk (perfectly clean, of course!) Our wide centers. selection includes many recent introductions #F60618 Price Code: D featuring advancements in colors, color patterns, Sweet Nymph–White flowers are overlaid and height, bloom size, and floriferousness. The bulbs veined with blended pastel shades of rose, pink, bloom six to eight weeks after potting. It’s easy and coral. to store them until the frigid days of January and #F60625 Price Code: D February when the landscape is depressingly Apricot Parfait White Nymph Huge, frilly white, 8" to 10" bleak. Just place them in a cool, dark location blooms. (but don’t use a plastic bag). A 6" to 10" diameter #F60657 Price Code: C pot with good drainage, potting soil, good light and water is all that’s needed. With this minimal assistance, they’ll usually produce two and often Miniature Hybrid three 16" to 20" stalks (shorter varieties are noted) Size: 24cm/up topped with three to six large 7" to 10" trumpet blooms six to eight weeks after potting. While Don’t be misled by the term “miniature” as these blooming or shortly thereafter, the long, deep amaryllis produce 2 (or even 3) stalks to a height green leaves emerge and fan outward from the of 20". When the flowers open, however, you’ll see bulb. Complete planting directions included with the difference. The miniature trumpets are more the bulbs is our guarantee for beautiful blooms. compact, less formal, gently ruffled on the flowers’ Gift packaging is available on page 34. edge, and only one-half the width of large-flower- Double Dream ing amaryllis hybrids. Three bulbs do nicely in an 8" Dutch Hybrid Single to 10" pot, or for 1 bulb we recommend a 6" pot. Size: 32 cm/up (unless noted). Rilona–Peach blend with ripples of deeper Baby Star–Velvety crimson red with a white star apricot. center and bright green throat. Ambiance–White blooms, the upper petals #F60597 Price Code: B #F60422 Price Code: B brushed with red markings, green centers. Rosy Star–Elegant white flowers are peppered #F60412 Price Code: C Charmeur–Soft orange with darker veins, star- with rosy pink toward the center of the blooms. A like white center, green throat. Very floriferous. Apricot Parfait–Apricot pink blooms with a vari- contrasting green throat adds a bright accent. #F60433 Price Code: A able white band on the petal edges. A green throat #F60601 Price Code: C and deep apricot flares decorate the centers. A great Fairytale–Candy-cane blooms, white with variety for getting in the spring mood. Royal Velvet–The deepest red imaginable. Huge, raspberry red stripes and white midveins. Very velvety blooms are a hue somewhere between #F60418 Price Code: C floriferous. cranberry, burgundy, and black. #F60479 Price Code: B Christmas Gift– Pure glistening white. Tall and #F60604 Price Code: C stately. Green Goddess–Bright white with a delicate Spartacus–Bold and festive. Red blooms have a #F60438 Price Code: C green center. white star center and vibrant lime-green throat. #F60508 Price Code: C Clown–Crisp white petals with alternating red #F60617 Price Code: C feathered stripes resemble giant pinwheels. A Lemon Lime–Pale yellow with lime green tints festive favorite for Christmas time. Temptation–Blush white to pale pink with a and throat. radiating rose-red center and matching picotee. #F60444 Price Code: A #F60529 Price Code: B #F60635 Price Code: C Desire–Large blooms of soft salmon orange, the Pamela–Bright scarlet. Heavy flowering, usually color deeper toward the center. Vera–Compact 12" to 15" stems support huge producing 3 stems per bulb. 9" blooms of rose pink, each petal with a white #F60458 Price Code: B #F60559 Price Code: B central stripe that fades out at the petal edges. A Exposure–Cerise pink blooms with a brilliant lime green throat adds contrast. Rapido–A virtual garden of blooms, bearing 6 to 9 wine red blooms per stem with 2 to 3 stems white star center and a light green throat. Cheery #F60642 Price Code: B enough to brighten any winter day. often blooming simultaneously. Flowers are also #F60474 Price Code: C exceptionally long-lasting. #F60586 Price Code: B Ferrari–Pure, bright red. Bold and eye-catching. #F60482 Price Code: C Furore Wine red. Huge 8" to 10" diameter flowers, Dutch Hybrid Novelty 4 to 6 per stem. Double Size: 20cm/up (unless noted). #F60485 Price Code: B Size: 32 cm/up (un- These amaryllis make excellent houseplants in cold Gervase–A blend of soft pink, white, and magenta less noted). climates. Grow in the garden in the South. with beautiful veining and unique red anthers. Double amaryllis feature Emerald–White petals tinted with green are Huge blooms. One of our new favorites. extra layers of petals. etched with fine striations of red. A bright green #F60492 Price Code: C Aphrodite–Huge, lightly throat flares out from the center of the bloom. 15" Grand Cru–Deep cherry-red 10" flowers. perfumed, glistening white to 20" tall. #F60505 Price Code: C flowers brushed with rose #F60464 Price Code: C Limona–Pale yellow tinted lime green and on the petal tips and picoteed Papilio brushed with light hints of rust. Generous bloom with red. Butterfly Amaryllis–Unique butterfly-shaped, count. #F60414 Price Code: D 3" by 5" blooms are cream and green with maroon #F60533 Price Code: C Dancing Queen–A fiesta of stripes and a green throat. Does not require a Monte Carlo–Blooms are a unique shade of pur- alternating red and white stripes. rest period to flower and will bloom periodically ple-red with a large white star center. Very special. #F60453 Price Code: B throughout the growing season. Price Code: #F60545 Price Code: C Double Dream–Multiple layers of reddish-pink #F60563 D Naranja–Huge blooms of glossy deep orange. A petals with white highlights on the edges. hot color that adds warmth to winter days. #F60460 Price Code: D AMARYLLIS PRICE CHART #F60550 Price Code: B Elvas–Pale blush pink with raspberry red brush Price 1 2 4 8 Picotee–Large, elegant blooms are glistening marks radiating from the center. Code white, the edge of the petals outlined in red. #F60462 Price Code: C A 14.95 25.95 48.95 88.95 #F60568 Price Code: D Exotic Nymph–Triple layered blooms of white, B 15.95 27.95 51.95 94.95 Pink Surprise–A true ‘hot pink’ color that sizzles. heavily veined with peach and apricot tones. C 16.95 29.95 54.95 99.95 #F60580 Price Code: B #F60469 Price Code: D D 17.95 31.95 58.95 104.95

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Amaryllis 35 Colchicum, Fall-Flowering ‘THE WORKS’ Colchicum Offer Top Size A chance to explore the entire genus. Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron This offer includes 3 bulbs each of every [Bl: Sept/Oct, S/SSH, 24/sq. yd.] variety on this page #F61557X (45 bulbs total)...... 212.95 Colchicum is a unique flowerbulb genus that blooms while dormant. C. byzantium If you’re tardy to plant, [Ht: 6", Zones: 5-9] Syn: C. autumnale major. you may find your An extremely free-flowering species from Asia corms blooming in the Minor that bears a profusion of rosy lilac flowers wheelbarrow. The corms in succession during September. The oversized produce flowers only weeks blooms often measure 4" across with some after planting in the fall. Ants individual petals over 2" in length. Foliage is relish the seed coating of broader and more ribbed than other colchicums, emerging when the flowers fade. This species was colchicum (and Puschkinia), Lilac Wonder thereby spreading intact observed by the Flemish botanist Clusius over embryos to naturalize 400 years ago. C. ‘Lilac Wonder’ areas with fall blooms. #F61519 3 for 18.95 6 for 34.95 [Ht: 8", Zones: 4-9] A hybrid of C. giganteum x Use: border, natural, rock 12 for 67.95 C. bornmuelleri. Goblet-shaped flowers are very garden. C. cilicicum large and abundant, the narrow segments a C. autumnale ‘Album’ [Ht: 5", Zones: 5-9] A desirable species, much like luminous shade of amethyst violet with white [Ht: 3", Zones: 3-9] A very distinct and attractive C. byzantium, but the flowers are a deeper shade lines in the center. Broad basal leaves appear in white cultivar, more petite than other colchicums of rosy-lilac to rose-purple and more star-shaped. spring. and suitable for the rock garden. A very prolific Also, the leaves appear above ground immediately #F61532 3 for 17.95 6 for 32.95 bloomer. after flowering. The late bulbist Mr. E. A. Bowles 12 for 63.95 #F61508 3 for 15.95 6 for 28.95 wrote about the species in his well-known C. speciosum 12 for 54.95 handbook on the genus, “(it) is a very desirable and handsome garden plant, producing a long [Ht: 5", Zones: 3-9] Louise Beebe Wilder once C. autumnale ‘Major’, see C. byzantium. succession of flowers, and it has no fads as to penned the best description of this species when position or soil.” she wrote that “the color hints of raspberries, C. autumnale pleniflorum and it is very floriferous, as well as fragrant.” The [Ht: 4", Zones: 3-9] Syn: C. autumnale var Roseum #F61522 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 12 for 49.95 species is quite vigorous with flowers often 4" Plenum The double, lilac-hued blossoms resemble across. It propagates quickly and may even need peonies, and they last for several weeks in late C. ‘Dick Trotter’ to be lifted, divided, and replanted every 3 years. autumn, a garden surprise for everyone. [Ht: 3", Zones: 5-9] A very distinctive hybrid in Officially, the color is listed in The Small Bulb #F61502 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 both form and color. The rounded, goblet-shaped Register as “rosy carmine.” 12 for 49.95 flowers are brilliant rose-violet, lightly checkered, #F61539 3 for 15.95 6 for 28.95 with large, star-shaped, greenish-white centers 12 for 54.95 and yellow anthers. An excellent grower. #F61525 3 for 17.95 6 for 32.95 C. tenorii 12 for 63.95 [Ht: 6", Zones: 5-9] An Italian species originally found near Naples in 1858, its flowers bluish- lavender with small white veins and a bit of Reminder – Order your Fall- tesselation. Flowering Bulbs by August 1. #F61542 3 for 15.95 6 for 28.95 12 for 54.95 C. ‘Violet Queen’ C. ‘The Giant’ [Ht: 7", Zones: 3-9] Rich imperial purple with [Ht: 8", Zones: 3-9] a white throat. Moderately tessellated. Early You’ll find this Dutch flowering. colchicum in many Double White Meadow Saffron #F61548 3 for 14.95 6 for 26.95 catalogs because the substantial, vase- 12 for 49.95 C. autumnale ‘Alboplenumm’ shaped flowers never C. ‘Waterlily’ Double White Meadow Saffron [Ht: 4"-6", fail to win a compliment. [Ht: 6", Zones: 3-9] Imagine that you peer into Zones: 3-9] A double white form of C.autumnale The flowers, violet with a white your garden one sunny autumn morning and producing up to eight multi-petaled blooms 4" or base, bloom in succession without discover a waterlily blossom that seems to float more across. Rare and lovely. foliage in early fall. A hybrid of C. above the soil. The source of this tranquil illusion #F61505 Each 11.95 3 for 29.95 giganteum x C. bornmuelleri. is Waterlily, a lovely double colchicum that 6 for 57.95 #F61545 3 for 15.95 6 for 28.95 blooms in October, with its warm mauve-colored C. bornmuelleri 12 for 54.95 petals opening fully in the sun. The similarity to a real waterlily blossom is remarkable. A hybrid of [Ht: 6", Zones: 5-9] Huge, fragrant, vase-like C. ‘Harlekijn’ C. autumnale ‘Alboplenum’ x C. speciosum. flowers almost double-dare winter to end their [Ht: 4"-6", Zones: 4-9] Spectacular for its intricate #F61550 3 for 18.95 6 for 34.95 beauty. As the flowers mature, the pink coloration reverse color combination. On the outside the in the petals becomes a very prominent deep rose, petals are amethyst violet at the base, the upper 12 for 67.95 surrounding a white base with orange anthers. part ivory-white. Inside an ivory-white center is Originally found in Syria and Iran, the species bordered by an amethyst violet edge. was collected by J. F. N. Bornmüller, an intrepid #F61529 Each 14.95 3 for 37.95 horticultural explorer. 6 for 72.95 #F61515 3 for 16.95 6 for 30.95 12 for 59.95 C. ‘Lilac Bedder’ [Ht: 8", Zones: 4-9] A hybrid introduced in 1974 with large globular blooms in an iridescent shade Double Colchicum Offer of light violet purple with darker veins, opening A sampling of ‘waterlily’ types. Includes 3 bulbs to reveal a rich amethyst-violet interior and white each of C. autumnale ‘Alboplenum’, base. Known to be quite reliable and multiply C. autumnale pleniflorum, and C. ‘Waterlily’. readily. #F61531 3 for 15.95 6 for 28.95 #F61555X (9 bulbs total)...... 53.95 Waterlily 12 for 54.95

36 ❧ = New Crocus, Fall-Flowering C. pulchellus C. speciosus Top Size [Ht: 4", Zones: 5-9] Lilac flowers with deep yellow [Ht: 4", Zones: 4-9] The earliest autumn-flowering throats and white anthers rise without leaves in crocus to bloom. Easy to grow, corms spread In his book, Collins Guide to Bulbs (1961), Patrick late September. The honey-scented blooms have a rapidly by seed and by division, delighting us with Synge writes about the autumn blooming satiny texture. From the Balkan peninsula. a profusion of deep violet-blue flowers. Lightly crocuses that Mr. E. A. Bowles grew in his garden #F61573 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 forking the bed in summer when the corms are at Myddelton House, near Enfield, England. Mr. 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 dormant dislodges the cormlets and disperses Bowles was the author of a classic monograph on them more evenly around the bed. two genera, Handbook of Crocus and Colchicum C. pulchellus ‘Albus’ #F61583 24 for 10.95 48 for 18.95 [Ht: 4", Zones: 5-9] Creamy white with a yellow (1952), and he was then the widely acknowledged 96 for 36.95 192 for 64.95 king of all crocus knowledge. Mr. Synge writes throat. Quite rare. that “it was the blue carpet of Crocus speciosus #F61575 6 for 13.95 12 for 24.95 C. s. ‘Albus’ that covered whole beds in the autumn, and the 24 for 43.95 48 for 84.95 [Ht: 4", Zones: 4-9] A pure white form of C. lavender and purple masses of C. tommasinianus C. sativus speciosus with pointed segments and a yellow in February which covered Mr. Bowles’ rock Saffron Crocus [Ht: 4", Zones: 5-9] This crocus throat. garden, that are among my most treasured species, in cultivation since the #F61585 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 memories. These were the results of fifty years’ Middle Ages, is grown 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 spreading, but he once told me that both had even today for the started as very small colonies.” C. s. ‘Artabir’ long orange-red Like colchicums, autumn flowering crocuses are [Ht: 4", Zones: 4-9] A fragrant selection of C. stigmas which speciosus made in 1896 by Tubergen. Light delivered in late August and September. Plant your are dried to corms promptly so they’ll have time to sprout and blue flowers are strongly veined with deeper make the blue, the throat cream-colored and flower tube bloom later in fall. Use: border, natural, rock garden. dye, flavoring [Bl: Sept/Oct, S, 188/sq. yd.] unless noted. bluish-white. agent, and #F61586 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 C. kotschyanus medicine 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 [Ht: 4", Zones: 5-9, 150/sq. yd.] An easily called saffron. cultivated species whose flower petals are pale Blooming C. s. ‘Cassiope’ lilac with darker veins that radiate down to a soft in October, [Ht: 6", Zones: 4-9] Large flowers are rich-blue yellow throat; the leaves follow the faded blooms. the rich purple with a yellow base. The variety blooms late in A good selection for damp, cooler northern flowers boast the autumn just as the constellation of the same gardens. yellow anthers and name is visible. #F61561 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 an intense orange- #F61588 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 scarlet, trilobed style. 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 Plant in rich sandy, C. laevigatus ‘Fontenayi’ well-drained soil. C. s. ‘Conqueror’ [Ht: 2"-3", Zones: 6-9] A fine little Greek species. Bulbs planted in the [Ht: 4", Zones: 4-9] In late fall the large, deep blue Blooming in December to February, it may need a fall may not flower blooms of this C. speciosus selection are a bright sheltered location. Purple-feathered, buff-colored until the following accent among autumnal amber tones. buds open flat to reveal a starry, rose-lilac center. fall; however, once #F61590 24 for 11.95 48 for 20.95 Scented like freesia. established they 96 for 39.95 192 for 70.95 #F61564 6 for 12.95 12 for 22.95 multiply rapidly and 24 for 39.95 48 for 75.95 should be divided every 4 to 6 years. Native to eastern Europe and C. medius western Asia. [Ht: 4", Zones: 6-9] A bright and showy species #F61580 12 for 10.95 24 for 19.95 that blooms in October. Deep lavender-purple 48 for 36.95 96 for 65.95 flowers have dark purple feathering from the center. The scarlet red style is much forked and contrasts brilliantly with the other parts of the flower. It’s a prolific bloomer. From the French and Italian Riviera regions. #F61567 12 for 12.95 24 for 22.95 48 for 43.95 96 for 77.95 Conqueror C. ochroleucus [Ht: 3", Zones: 5-9] Delicate, creamy-white flowers appear quite late in the season, often C. s. ‘Oxonian’ as late as November, and we advise protection [Ht: 4", Zones: 4-9] Exceptionally large flowers of from inclement weather. Easy to grow in any deep violet-blue are networked with darker-col- well-drained soil where the corms can remain ored veins. A divided orange stigma highlights the reasonably dry during dormancy. center of each bloom. #F61570 6 for 10.45 12 for 17.95 #F61592 12 for 11.95 24 for 20.95 24 for 31.95 48 for 57.95 48 for 39.95 96 for 71.95 C. zonatus, see: C. kotschyanus Fall Flowering Bulb Collection An opportunity to bring some surprising color to the fall garden. Colchicum autumnale ‘Album’ (3 bulbs) Saffron Crocus Sternbergia Size: 10cm/up Colchicum byzantium (3 bulbs) C. sativus var. cartwrightianus ‘Albus’ Colchicum ‘Dick Trotter’ (3 bulbs) S. lutea White Saffron Crocus–[Ht: 4", Zones: 6- 9] [Ht: 8", Zones: 6-9, 88/sq. yd.] Brilliant yellow and Colchicum ‘Lilac Wonder’ (3 bulbs) A rare, pure white species with red pistils that crocus-like, Sternbergia blooms about the same Colchicum speciosum (3 bulbs) blooms throughout Greece. In ancient legend, the time as other autumn blooming bulbs. Each bulb Crocus speciosus (24 bulbs) white saffron crocus growing on the slope of Mt. sends up several stems with solitary, six-petaled Crocus speciosus ‘Conqueror’ (24 bulbs) Parnassus – home of the Muses – was collected flowers. Plant in a warm, well-drained area of Crocus kotschyanus (12 bulbs) by the Pythia, a priestess at the Oracle of Delphi. the garden where the bulbs can bake during the The Pythia would then offer the white blooms to Crocus pulchellus (12 bulbs) summer. A native of the Mediterranean region, it the gods. Normally blooms in October. is also commonly known as “lilies of the field.” #F61596X (87 bulbs total)...... 98.95 #F61577 6 for 12.95 12 for 22.95 #F61597 6 for 11.95 12 for 20.95 SAVE OVER 25% – A 132.55 value! 24 for 39.95 48 for 75.95 24 for 36.95 48 for 69.95

Phone: 1.800.883.6998 • www.mzbulb.com Crocus 37 The Benefits of Mulch Hardiness Zones Mulch is a layer of organic matter (compost, shredded bark or hardwood, Hardiness zone maps are just guides. They are based on the average lowest leaves, straw, shredded corn stover, peat moss or other material) spread temperatures, not the lowest ever. Growing plants at the extreme of the over the soil’s surface. Four inches of organic mulch provides the following coldest zone where they are adapted means that they could experience a year benefits: with a rare, extreme cold snap that lasts just a day or two, and plants that have thrived happily for several years could be lost. Gardeners need to keep 1. Keeps the soil uniformly frozen over winter and prevents root and bulb that in mind and understand that past weather records cannot be a guarantee damage caused by winter heaving and thawing (warming and refreezing for future variation in weather. causes the familiar buckling of soil seen at winter’s end). The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners 2. Like snow, mulch acts as an insulator to prevent the soil from going into and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. a deep freeze. This blanketing effect allows you to grow certain varieties The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, which might otherwise not survive winter in your region. divided into 10ºF zones. The map is available to view in full color and more 3. In spring, mulch keeps the soil cool, and you’ll have later and more detail online. There is an interactive online feature that allows you to find uniform flowering from your bulbs (often with larger flowers). your hardiness zone by typing in your zip code. Type this link into your web browser, http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov or follow the Zone Map link on 4. In summer, a mulch keeps the soil temperature uniform, conserves soil our website at www.mzbulb.com to find your hardiness zone. moisture, aides in weed suppression and helps prevent the drying effects of the wind and sun. If you don’t use a mulch and are having hardiness problems with your plants, then please begin using a mulch of your choice. Our plants generally appear healthier and flower better and more regularly in those beds covered with a 4" to 6" mulch. Your garden plants will benefit too.

Index Fall Planted Bulbs Allium...... 17, 18 Leucojum ...... 29 Amarcrinum...... 18 Lilies...... 19,29-31 Amaryllis belladonna...... 19 Lycoris ...... 31 Amaryllis...... 19, 35 Madonna Lily...... 30 Anemone...... 19 Magic Lily ...... 31 Arisaema...... 34 Meadow Saffron...... 36 Autumn Crocus ...... 37 Mertensia ...... 34 Belamcanda...... 19 Muscari ...... 31 Bloodroot...... 34 Narcissus...... 11-16 Bluebells...... 26, 34 Nectaroscordum ...... 31 Brimeura...... 20 Ornithogalum...... 32 Calla Lily...... 34 Oxalis...... 32 Calochortus...... 20 Paeonia...... 32-33 Camassia...... 20 Paperwhites...... 15 Chionodoxa...... 20 Puschkinia...... 32 Colchicum...... 36 Ranunculus ...... 32 Corydalis solida ...... 20 Red Hot Poker...... 33 Crinodonna ...... 18 Saffron...... 37 Crocus ...... 21-22, 37 Sanguinaria ...... 34 Information About Your Order Crown Imperial...... 24 Scilla...... 33 Cuban Lily...... 33 Shamrocks...... 32 Planting instructions: All bulb Catalog errors: We strive to ensure shipments include our complete our catalog information is correct. If Cyclamen ...... 22 Silver Bells ...... 32 planting instructions. an error should occur, we reserve the Daffodils...... 11-16 Snowdrops...... 25 right to correct it. Corrections will We make every Daylily ...... 26 Snowflakes...... 29 When we ship: be posted in the variety description effort to ship plant material at the Dicentra...... 34 Spider Lily...... 31 on our website, www.mzbulb.com. Dichelostemma ...... 22 Squill...... 32-33 proper planting time for your area. Dodecatheon...... 34 Star of Bethlehem...... 32 Our shipping season for fall planted Check acceptance policy: bulbs begins in late September, Dog's Tooth Violet...... 23 Sternbergia...... 37 When you provide a check payment, continuing into December or until you authorize us to process a Dracunculus...... 22 Trillium...... 34 freezing temperatures no longer one-time ACH debit entry for up Eranthis...... 23 Triteleia...... 33 allow safe transit. Colchicum, fall to the amount of your check. You Eremurus...... 23 Trout Lily...... 23-24 crocus, bearded iris and potted also authorize us to process credit Erythronium...... 23-24 Tulips...... 3-10 plants will be shipped beginning mid adjustments to your bank account Fox Tail Lily...... 23 Veltheimia ...... 33 to late August, as soon as they are if a refund is needed. If you have Freesia...... 24 Wildflowers...... 34 available. Supplies are available for insufficient funds to cover your Fritillaria...... 24-25 Windflower ...... 19 shipment year around and will be payment, you authorize us to collect Galanthus...... 25 Winter Aconite...... 23 shipped soon after receipt of order. your payment plus a fee of $40 from your account. Funds may be Geranium ...... 25 Zantedeschia...... 34 Shipping restrictions: Gladiolus, Hardy...... 25 withdrawn from your account on the Miscellaneous Items AK, HI, APO’s, FPO’s, PUERTO same day we receive your payment. Glory of the Snow ...... 20 Animal Repellents...... 24 RICO, and other countries outside Sending a paper check increases Grape Hyacinths...... 31 Bulb Food ...... 20, 27 the U.S.–Sorry, no shipments of processing time and you may not Guinea-Hen Flower...... 24 Bulb Planters...... 18, 29 any kind. receive your check back from your Helleborus ...... 25-26 AZ, CA–No nursery stock. Bulb Protection...... 20 financial institution. Hemerocallis...... 26 ID–No Allium or potted plants. Guarantee...... 2 Hippeastrum...... 35 Garden Tools . . . . .18, 22, 26, 34 Future catalogs: Your order will Hyacinthoides...... 26 Plant Support...... 33 guarantee free catalog service from Hyacinths...... 20, 26-27 Plant Markers...... us for the next 2 years. Prices in this Ipheion...... 27 Weed Control ...... 26-34 catalog are effective until December Iris...... 27-29 31, 2021 or while supplies last, except Lenten Rose...... 25-26 where noted. 38 SHIP TO: McClure Zimmerman Name______QUALITY FLOWER BULB BROKERS Physical Address______Include street, road, fire no., etc. so our delivery carriers can locate you.

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Lilium Hybrids L. ‘Rio Negro’ MIXED Orienpets Hybrid Size: 16/18cm Size: 14/16cm Admired the world over for their spectacular [Ht: 3'-5', Bl: July, Zones: 4-8, S] One of the [Ht: 36"-72", Bl: July-August, Zones: 4-8, S/ beauty and enduring mystique, lilies deserve darkest red oriental lilies, the large, lightly SSH] Called “O.T.” lilies due to their Oriental x a place in every garden. Their popularity has ruffled flowers make a dramatic show in the Trumpet lily parentage, these lilies combine the increased dramatically as gardeners have landscape. A narrow, white edge adds definition stem strength and stature of trumpet lilies with discovered how easy they are to grow and to the upward facing blooms. Enticingly fragrant. the exotic beauty and huge flowers of Oriental maintain, and the huge number of new hybrids Expect a multitude of blooms from each stem. hybrids. Their thick, waxy flowers have a supplies a continuous wealth of gardening #F64734 3 for 12.95 6 for 22.95 fragrance that delights, but doesn’t overpower. pleasure. All they ask is a sunny location with 12 for 43.95 Plants will grow 3 to 4 feet tall the first year and good drainage - they definitely don’t like a wet bed. taller in following years, some attaining a height If fall planted, a mulch is advised the first season of 6 feet. Our stunning mix includes a range in areas where the ground freezes to prevent the of gorgeous varieties, many with distinctive bulbs form heaving out of the ground. patterns and color combinations. Enjoy their To guide your bulb garden into summer, include colorful display for several weeks in July and a planting of hardy Asiatic Hybrid lilies. Our August. Plant in any sunny to partially shaded spectacular mix includes the whole gamut of the location that is well-drained. Hardy in Zones 4 rainbow providing a gorgeous display and plenty to 8. of cut flowers in June and July. We send large, #F64617 6 bulbs for 17.95 healthy, 14 to 16 cm bulbs that will produce loads 12 bulbs for 32.95 of blooms on plants 3 to 4 feet tall. Asiatic hybrid lilies are very hardy surviving easily in Zones 3-8. MIXED Aurelian Hybrid Size: 16/18cm As your Asiatic Lilies fade , let the Oriental Hybrid [Ht: 48"-72", Bl: July-August, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] lilies take over with their flamboyant, intensely The majestic Aurelian hybrid trumpet lilies bear fragrant blooms. Our custom blend includes 6 to 10 inch, fragrant, trumpet-like blooms in colors ranging from pure white to pink, rose and Rio Negro July and August on towering 4 to 6 foot plants. crimson - many with elegant stripes, spots and The species involved in their ancestry are almost borders - their diversity is amazing! Hardy from MIXED Asiatic Hybrids all natives of China. Includes shades of yellow, Zones 4-8, our vigorous 16 to 18 cm bulbs produce gold, copper, white, pink, and rose. Hardy in - Size: 16/18cm plants 2 to 4 feet tall, each crowned with a glori Zones 4 to 8. ous display of blooms to light up the garden from [Ht: 24"-48", Bl: June-July, Zones: 3-8, S] #F64837 6 bulbs for 24.95 July until September. Guide your bulb garden into summer with long- lived, easy-care Asiatic hybrid lilies. The 2 to 4 foot Get 6 more for 1.00 L. martagon plants are topped with clusters of blooms in June 12 for 25.95 Turk’s-Cap Lily and July. Our mix includes a rainbow of colors. Top Size Hardy in Zones 3 to 8. L. ‘Stargazer’ [Ht: 4'-6', Bl: June/July, Zones: #F64536 12 bulbs for 17.95 Size: 16cm/up 4-8, SSH] ‘Martagon’, a Turkish Get 12 more for 1.00 [Ht: 18"-30", Bl: Jul/Aug, Zones: 4-8, S/SSH] word denoting a type of 24 bulbs for 18.95 Large, stunning, upfacing flowers are crimson turban, describes this well- red embellished with darker spots, crisp white known lily, native to a wide MIXED Oriental Hybrids margins, and bright yellow, star-shaped throats. area from Europe to Siberia Size: 14/16cm Very fragrant. Considered a classic among to Mongolia. Easy to grow, it [Ht: 24"-48", Bl: June-August, Zones: 3-8, S] oriental lilies. deserves a definite place in The flamboyant, fragrant, 8 to 10 inch blooms of #F64747 3 for 11.95 6 for 20.95 woodland gardens as well as Oriental hybrid lilies will be the highlight of sunny 12 for 39.95 24 for 73.95 flower borders. The tall stems gardens in July and August. Flower colors range bear as many as 50 pendulous from pure white to pink, rose, and crimson, many See our full selection of Lilies blooms with tight recurving with contrasting stripes and borders. Plants grow on pages 29-31. petals and prominent stamens. Bulbs may 2 to 4 feet tall. Hardy in Zones 4 to 8. remain dormant for a year after planting. #F64775 6 bulbs for 19.95 #F64307 Each 15.95 2 for 27.95 Get 6 more for 1.00 4 for 51.95 12 bulbs for 20.95