MISCELLANEOUS BULBS AND ROOTS 



On the following pages we offer a list of the more important miscellaneous spring-flowering bulbs and roots; unless otherwise noted 

 these will be ready for delivery about the middle of September, place your order now and the bulbs will be sent as soon as 

 ready, A complete list of miscellaneous items will be given in our Autumn Catalogue ready early in September. 



Amaryllis (Hlppeastrum) 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrid. There is nothing that will give the amateur greater 

 pleasure for the window garden than these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so easily 

 managed. The strain we offer is the finest that has ever been produced in this country, 

 strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with from four to six gigantic blooms of the most 

 perfect form, ranging in color from pure white grounds with varied markings of rose, red 

 and crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, crimson, bright red, cherry, and almost 

 maroon. Cultural leaflet free on request. Large strong bulbs ready after Oct. 25th in 

 mixture only. 75 cts. each; $7.30 per doz. 



Giant French or Poppy-flowered 

 Anemones 



Charming spring flowers, and becoming better known and more popular as a garden flower. 

 They are suitable for pot or border culture, and when planted in masses are most effective. 

 They succeed best in a light rich, well-drained loam. Plant in November, and cover with 

 leaves, straw or long manure on the approach of winter. For pot culture, fill with any rich, 

 porous compost, with good drainage, planting 4 roots in a 5-inch pot; place in a cold frame, 

 or any moderately cool situation, giving very little water until the plants appear; then remove 

 to greenhouse or sitting room window. Mixed, containing a wonderful range of colors, 

 including blue, rose, white, scarlet, etc. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



St. Brigid Anemones 



A celebrated Irish strain of semi-double 

 flowering Poppy Anemones, in a multitude of 

 charming colors, ranging from pure white to 

 deepest maroon, including all. intermediate 

 shades, such as rose, red, pink, blue, etc., etc. 

 They require the same treatment as the Poppy 

 Anemones offered above. Mixed colors, $1.00 

 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 



St. Brigid Anemone 



Calla Lilies 



(Arum Lilies or Lily of the Nile) 



White Calla (Richardia Aethiepica). The 

 white Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well- 

 known plant of easy culture, and in winter 

 is one of our best window plants. To aid pro- 

 fuse blooming keep them dormant from the 

 middle of June until the last of August, 

 repot as soon as received in good, rich soil, 

 using 6- to 8-inch pot; give water, light and 

 heat in abundance, and the result will be most 

 satisfactory. 



White Calla Lily 



Each 

 Extra large roots. $0 30 

 Mammoth roots . 40 



Per Doz. Per 100 



$3 00 $20 00 

 4 00 30 00 



Chionodoxa 



Godfrey Everblooming White Calla. This is a great improvement over the ordi- 

 nary White Calla, especially for the amateur, being of even freer growth and much more 

 floriferous over a longer season , the flowers, while a trifle smaller than the old-fashioned 

 Calla, are of purer white and delicately scented. Strong flowering roots, 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Golden Yellow Calla {Richardia ElUottiana). This is the best of the yellow Callas, its 

 flowers being as large as the popular white variety, but of a rich, lustrous golden yellow 

 of velvety texture; the foliage is dark green, with translucent creamy-white spots, 

 which adds much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, ready end of October, 30 cts each; 

 $3.00 per doz. 



Chionodoxa (Clory of the Snow) 



Luciliae. One of the most beautiful of our spring-flowering bulbs, coming into flower 

 soon after the snow is gone. Grows well in any good garden soil, and when once 

 planted requires no further care. Flowers of brilliant sky-blue color, with white centre. 

 40 cts per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. (43) 



