Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 17 
Calla Lilies. 
White Calla (Richardia A£thiopica). 
The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, isa 
well-known plant of easy culture, and in 
winter is one of our best window plants. 
To aid profuse blooming, keep them dor-  _ 
mant from the middle of June to last of 
August, re-pot in good rich soil, using a 4 
to 6-inch pot, give water, light and heat in 
abundance, and the result will be most sat- 
isfactory. Dry roots, 15 cts. each, $150 
per doz.; extra large, 20 cts. each, $2.00 
per doz. 
Dwarf White Calla, Little Gem. 
A new miniature variety of the White 
Calla, from the Channel Islands, growing 
from 9 inches to one foot.in height; it is 
very free-flowering and fine for pot culture. 
The flowers are less than one-half the size 
of the common variety and can be used to 
good advantage in bouquets, etc. Has 
been awarded several certificates of merit. 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
LitrLe Gem CALLa. Brack Carta. 
Yellow Calla (2ichardia hastata). Similar in every way | Black Calla (Arum Sanctum). ‘Vhis interesting variety 
to the white flowering variety, excepting the flowers, which from the Holy Land resembles in habit and foliage the White 
are of pure yellow with black centre, This has always been Calla, with flowers of a rich purple color over a foot in 
a scarce plant. The roots we offer are exceptionally strong length and 4 to 6 inches across; the spike or spadix is about 
and should flower with little or no trouble. 75 cts. each, 10 inches long, and of an ebony-black color. (See cut.) 
$7.50 per doz. 15 cts, each, $1.50 per doz. 
Spotted-Leaf Calla (Aicharaia alba maculata). The leaves of this variety are deep’ green, with numerous white spots, 
which give the plant a very ornamental appearance. The flowers are pure white, with a black centre; they grow freely 
either indoors or out. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 
1 each of the above 5 Callas for $1.25. 
CHIONODOXA — Glory of the Snow. 
These are among the most beautiful of our early 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. Looks best when planted in lines or clamps 
of 100 or more bulbs. 
Lueilize. Flowers of a brilliant sky-blue color, with white | Sardensis. A strikingly beautiful brilliant gentian-blue 
centre. 3 for 8 cts., 20 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100. flower. A gem among spring bulbs. 38 for 8 cts., 20 cts. per 
Luciliaze Gigantea. A very distinct and beautiful species, | doz., $1.25 per 100. 
with very large flowers of soft lavender blue, with white Tmoulsi. A comparatively new sort, bearing very large 
centre. 3 for 8 cts., 26 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. flowers of deep indigo blue. 3 for 8 cts., 25 cts. per doz., 
$1.50 per 100. 
CROWN [MPERIALS 
Very showy and stately early spring 
blooming plants, among the very first 
to flower after frost has departed. The 
flowers are bell-shaped, and are borne 
ina whor] at the top of the plant, which 
grows from 38 to 4 feet high. The 
Crown Imperial will grow well in any 
good garden soil, and if it can be said 
to have preferences, it is for a deep 
loam. At the time of planting the soil 
should be deeply trenched and well 
de manured. They should be planted as 
GLANS soon as possible after they are received 
(V2 in this country, as they become weak- 
»)) ened if left too long out of the ground. 
SS They should be planted 2 or 3 in a 
Cmionopona Lueiiiae »)'))) Clump; 6-inches ;deep,.and then left 
alone for years. When established 
they flower abundantly, and the stems should not be cut off, but allowed to 
decay naturally. To cut them away is to rob the plant of some of its 
strength. It has also been noticed that the bulbs flower better after a hot 
summer, the supposition being that they become well ripened after a hot, dry 
season. A slight covering during the winter will be beneficial. 
Superfine Mixed. Including red, yellow and shades of orange. 10 cts. 
each, $1.00 per doz. Add 8 cts. each for postage. Crown ImperIAats. 
Special attention is directed to the subjects shown in colors on the cover of this catalogue. ony ‘ 
The Giant Gesneriana Tulips shown on the front coyer are without question the handsomest and most brilliant of the family. 
See offer on page 9. : ; f , é ’ 
Our offer of Plants for Home Adornment on page 25 gives you the opportunity of securing the beautiful collection shown on the back 
cover at much less than catalogue rates. Prices include delivery to any express office in the United States. 
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