22 Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 
RANUNCULUS. 
These beautiful dwarf flowering bulbs delight in a cool, moist atmosphere, 
and will repay extra care in cultivation. The curious, tooth-like bulbs may 
. be kept out of the ground without injury for a long time, and if planted in 
spring in a cool, shady situation will generally give satisfactory results. They 
are also desirable for pot culture and for growing in frames in the spring. 
Persian Mixed. Rose-shaped flowers; very double. 20 cts. per doz., 
$1.00 per 100. 
Turban Mixed. Pzony-formed flowers; large, and vivid colors. 20 
cts. per doz., $1.00 per 100. 
French Mixed. Rare flowers of gorgeous colors. 20 cts. per doz., 
$1.00 per 100. 
SNOWDROPS. 
The charming Snowdrop is the first of all flowers to herald the approach of 
spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with 
snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to display its graceful snow- 
white bells before the winter has disappeared. In conjunction with Chiono- 
doxa and Scilla a matchless effect can be produced. As the bulbs are small, 
they should be planted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, 
grassy slopes, edging, or rock-work will suit all of these bulbs. They should 
not be disturbed often if a fine display is desired. 
RANUNCU_US. 
SCILLAS (Squilis). 
Sibirica. This is one of the 
prettiest of early spring bloom- 
ing bulbs of dwarf habit, with 
sprays of exquisite rich blue 
flowers. Grown in masses, in 
conjunction with crocus, chiono- 
doxa and snowdrops, the effect 
is charming. 15 cts. per doz., 
75 cts. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. 
Campanulata. A _ beautiful 
spring flowering bulb; spikes of 
bell-shaped flowers in blue, white 
and rose. Mixed colors, 3 for 
10c., 25c. per doz , $1 50 per 100. 
If by mail, add 165 cts. per 100 
for postage 
Clusii. A charming variety for 
growing in pots, producing mag- 
nificent umbels of rich blue and 
white flowers; unlike the other 
sorts, this variety is not hardy. 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
TRITELEIA. 
Uniflora. Spring Star Flower. 
A pretty little plant, suitable 
either for pot culture or open 
border, grows about 6 inches : 
high and bears star-shaped flowers of a delicate blue white; 
fragrant. 8 for d cts., 15 cts. per doz., $1.00 per 100. 
VALLOTA. 
Purpurea (Scarborough Lily). A valuable free-flowering summer and au- 
tumn blooming Amaryllis; color, rich red. It does well planted in the open 
ground in May, and when in bud can be potted and removed for conservatory 
or window decoration, It is one of the few really good window plants. 30 
cts. each, $3.00 per doz. 
ZEPHYRANTHES 
(Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies). 
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Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, very effective for planting out in masses in 
May, flowering with great profusion during the summer. They are also most 
suitable for pot culture. 6 to 12 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn 
will give a fine display during the winter. 1 foot high. 
Alba. Pure white. 
Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $3.00 per 
100. 
BOWKER’S AMMONIATED FOOD FOR 
FLOWERS. 
A dressing made expressly for plants grown in the house, garden, or conserva 
tory; clean, odorless, and producing early and abundant blossoms of rich and 
brilliant color, and healthy, luxuriant plants, free from vermin. 
It contains the same plant food as stable dressing, but in a cleaner and more 
soluble form. Full directions with each package. 
Small package, 15 cts. (by mail 20 cts.); large package, 25 cts. (by mail 40 cts.). 
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Elwes’ Giant Snowdrop 
(Galanthus Elwest). An exceed- 
ingly large and beautiful single 
variety; flowers snow white, with 
emerald-green tube. 3 for 65 cts., 
15 cts. per doz., $1.00 per 100, 
$7 00 per 1000. 
Single Snowdrop (Galanthus 
nivalis). Pure white graceful 
bells; early flowering. 3 for 5 
cts., 15 cts. per doz., $1.00 per 
100, $7.00 per 1000. 
‘Double Snowdrop (Ge/lan- 
thus nivalis fl. pl.). Flowers 
perfectly double, pure white. 3 
for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 
per 100. 
Giant Cassabah. Said to be 
the largest of all the single Snow- 
drops. Very showy; the bulbs 
we offer have been received from 
its native habitat in Asia Minor. 
6 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz., 
$4.50 per 100. 
SPARAXIS. 
A beautiful ciass of bulbs, allied 
to the Ixias, and requiring the same 
treatment, producing spikes of 
flowers of the most exquisite and brilliant colors. Mixed vari- 
eties, 2 for 5 cts., 20 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 
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