Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1898. It9 
FREESIA. 
This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar 
grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful, one pot of five or six 
bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole house. As cut flowers they are 
extremely valuable, the unexpanded blooms opening in water fill the air 
with the most delicate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. 
‘They force very easily, and can be had in flower at Christmas, and continue 
in succession until June. When potted these should not be placed ina 
dark place like most other bulbs, but should be put directly in the light. 
Retfracta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant. Fzrst-s7ze bulbs. 
15 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. Lxtra-size bulbs. 20 
cts. per doz., $1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1000. 
Leichtlinii. Large, pure yellow; fragrant. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per 
doz., $2.00 per 100. 
HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lily). 
(Ready in November.) 
Fulva (Orange Lily). Lemon-colored flowers, excellent for planting 
among shrubbery, 16 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Flava (Lemon Day Lily). A most useful and desirable her- 
baceous plant, producing its large golden-yellow flowers dur- 
ing July and August in the greatest profusion; the plants 
grow about 3 feet high. 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
Kwanso (Deudble Orange Lily). A most 
desirable herbaceous plant that deserves 
being planted very largely; large orange- 
colored flowers shadea copper; blooms 
the greater part of summer. 16 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
LEUCOJUM VERNUM 
(Spring Snowflake). 
FREESIA REFRACTA ALBA. 
IXIAS. 
These charming half-hardy bulbs 
are very ornamental for indoor cul- 
ture, or planted outdoors in well- 
drained and protected borders. 
They are graceful in growth. The 
flowers are of the most brilliant, 
rich and varied hues. 
Crateroides, — Fiery scarlet, 
large blooms. 3 for 10 cts., 25 
cts. per doz., $1.75 per 100. 
Viridiflora. A curiosity, one 
of the few plants bearing a green 
flower, the color being a beauti- 
ful tea-green with a dark eye, 
very effective. 15c. each, $1.50 
per doz. 
Mixed. All colors. (See cut.) 
3 for 5 cts., 15 cts. per doz., 
$1.00 per 100. 
LACHENALIA. 
This beautiful genus of half-hardy 
bulbs is comparatively new in this 
country, owing, no doubt, to the 
hitherto prohibitive price. The few 
specimens exhibited at horticultural shows created quite a sensation, 
owing to their profusion of bloom and their bright, diversified colors, as 
well as their ornamental foliage. Of easiest growth; can be had in | 
bloom at Christmas, and lasts for a very long time. 
Pretty bulbous plants allied to the snow- 
drop, but of much stronger and bolder habit, 
growing in rich soil from 1 to 2 feet high, 
and producing freely beautiful large white 
flowers distinctly upped with green, excel- 
lent for cutting. When once planted they 
take care of themselves and should havea 
place in all hardy collections; can also be 
grown in pots. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per 
doz., $2.00 per 100. 
Pendula. Vigorous species; bright red, tipped with sea-green and 
purple. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
Tricolor. Very free-flowering; spotted yellow flowers, margined 
with green and red; early. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
LILY OF THE WALLEY. 
One of the most charming of spring flowering plants, bearing slender 
stems set with tiny bells, which diffuse a delicious odor. They are largely 
used for forcing in winter and can be flowered in the house. To secure 
good results, the pips or crowns should be kept ina cold place until 
wanted for flowering. If they have been kept in a frozen state, they 
should be gradually thawed out before placing in heat. They should 
not be allowed to become dry, or the labor spent will be in vain. If to 
be forced in greenhouses, the pips should be placed on the benches and 
covered with moss, and kept in a steady temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. 
Water should be liberally supplied and the pips shaded with cloth until 
the stems are 2 or 3 inches high, when the shading should be removed in 
order to develop the flowers. The pips we offer are the best quality 
German, and have been grown in deep sandy land. Ready for de- 
livery in November. 
Selected Pips. For forcing. 25 cts. per doz., bundles of 25 for 
40 cts., $1.50 per 100, $14.00 per 1000. If wanted by mail, add 5 
cts. per doz. for postage. 
Strong Clumps, For outdoor planting. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per ! 
doz., $15.00 per 100. ; = 
Clumps can only be sent by express or freight; purchaser paying charges. Lity oF THE VALLRY. 
