Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 23 
SPIRAGA, OR ASTILBE. 
(Ready in November. ). 
Japonica. A splendid plant for forcing in the greenhouse or the 
conservatory, where it produces beautiful sprays of silvery white 
flowers from February till May. It is perfectly hardy, and when 
planted outside it blooms in June. Strong clumps, 10 cts. each, 
$1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
Japonica compacta multiflora (Grandiflora). A dwarf, 
very compact-growing variety, with very large silvery white 
flowers, nearly twice the size of the preceding. Strong clumps, 
12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $7.00 per 100. 
Japonica aurea reticulata. Flowers pure white, in large 
clusters, foliage beautiful green, elegantly veined with yellow; 
very handsome. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 
Astilboides. A valuable variety for forcing, of dwarf habit and 
very free-flowering. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 100. 
Astilboides floribunda. New, improvement on the com- 
mon Asulboides; large, pure white plumes, with bright foliage; 
more free-flowering than other varieties. (Seecut.) 15 cts. each, 
$1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 
Palmata (Astilbe rubra). One of the most striking and beau- 
tiful hardy plants in cultivation; bright crimson flowers, charm- 
ing when forced. 15 cts. each, $150 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 
Spireas can only be sent by express or freight. 
weeLTLIESe== 
To the lily must be awarded the first place amongst hardy bulbs; 
their beauty and fragrance are unequaled by any other class of 
plants, and even surpass the richest exotics for size, form, and 
coloring. The genus embraces a vast number of species ; we, how- SSS ASO DES PRORTINI. 
ever, confine our list to such as are of easy culture, and give the 
best results with the least care. They should be planted deep, covering the bulb with at least 6 inches of soil, and when hard 
frost sets in, 4 to 6 inches of leaves or litter should be placed over them; this should be removed in spring, when danger from hard 
frost is past. The soil best suited for them is a deep, light loam, enriched with thoroughly decomposed cow manure; but good 
results may be had in any good garden soil. They do grandly ina semi-shaded position, or planted among shrubbery, and in all 
cases it is well to mulch around the roots. A great many cases of failure with Lilies can be traced to their being planted at the 
wrong time. We believe that fall planting is much better than spring, and in each case the sooner they are planted after maturity 
the better. 
Candidum, Harrisii, and Longiflorum are mature in August, and the others, with one or two exceptions, in October. Many 
sorts, including the magnificent Japanese varieties, Auratum, Kramerii, Longiflorum, and Speciosum, are now offered at such low 
prices that liberal plantings can be made at little expense; it is only when planted in clumps of a dozen to a hundred that they 
show to the best advantage, 
Culture in Pots. When grown in pots, the best soil is sandy peat, but they will flower finely in a light, rich mixture. It 
is advisable to begin with the smallest size pot in which the bulbs can be placed, and to shift into larger pots as the plant pro- 
gresses and until the flower buds appear, when, of course, no further sh ifting should be done. A cool temperature suits them best, 
and the plants should be liberally watered during the period of growth and 
flowering. 
If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each to the price of Lily Bulbs for postage. 
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y a Auratum (Golden Banded Lily). Of all the Lily tribe this is undoubtedly 
‘< one of the finest, whether we regard its size, its sweetness or its exquisite arrange- 
ment of color. Its large and graceful flowers are composed of six petals of a 
delicate ivory white color, thickly studded with chocolate crimson spots, and striped 
through the centre a golden-yellow. From 6 to 20 flowers are produced on a stem, 
and as the bulbs acquire age and strength, the flowers increase in size and number. 
It is perfectly hardy, and thrives best in a moderately dry, rich loam where the water 
does not lie in winter. Good drainage is necessary to the successful growing of this 
Lily. Plant 6 inches deep, and cover lightly during winter. 
Eacu. Doz. 100. 
Extra large bulbs, 11 to 13 inches in circumference........ $0 25 $250 $12 00 
First-size 06 Otol 6 ce £6 a ARE eta 15 150 10 00 
Second-size <“ Si® QO & te CO ARE Sok 10 1 00 6 00 
Batemannize. A Japanese Lily growing from 3 to 4 feet high, and producing 
bright, apricot-tinted flowers. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Brownii. Very fine, large flowers, trumpet-shaped; internally pure white, exter- 
nally purplish brown. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz. 
Candidum (4xznunciation Lily). This is one of the best-known and most popular 
of garden Lilies. The flowers are pure snow white and very fragrant, borne on 
long stems, and often exceed in number 25 to each bulb. It is also a valuable 
variety for forcing, being largely used by the florists for this purpose. Large bulbs, 
Litium AuRATUM. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100. 
