Dreer's Autumn Catalogue^ 1905. 



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INCARVILLEA. 



(The Hardy Gloxinia.) 



Delavayi. A new tuberous-rooted piam, 



with fine, fern-like foliage and beaulilul 



trumpet-shaped flowers of a deep rose- 

 carmine color, with yellow throat, borne 



in clusters on stems 18 inches high. 



Hardy with slight protection. [Strong- 

 Jiowering roots ready in October.) 25 



ct^. each; |2-50 per doz. 



IXIAS (African Corn-Lily). 



These charming half-hardy bulbs, from 

 the Cape of Good Hope, are very orna- 

 mental for indoor culture, or planted out- 

 doors in well-drained and protected bor- 

 ders. They are graceful in growth. The 

 flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and 

 varied hues. (See cut.) 

 Crateroides. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 



25 cts. per doz ; $1.50 per 100. 

 Mixed. All colors. 12 cts. per doz.; 75 



cts. per 100. 



I.ACHETVAI.IA. 



(Cape Cowslip, or Leopard Lily.) 



This beautiful genus of half-hardy 

 bulbs is comparalively rare in this coun- 

 try. The few specimens exhibited at hor- 

 ticultural shows create quite a sensation, owing to their pr(ifu- 

 sion of bloom and their bright, diversihed colors, as well as 

 their ornamental foliage. Of easiest growth ; can be had 

 in bloom at Christmas, and lasts for a long time. 

 Pendula. Vigorous species ; bright 



red, tipped with sea-green and pur- 

 ple. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Tricolor. Very free-tiowering ; 



spoited yellow flowers, margined 



with green and red; early. 15 cts. 



each ; %\ .50 per doz. 

 Nelsoni. A beautiful and distinct 



vaiiety with golden-yellow flov/eis; 



one of the best. 15 cts. each; $1.50 



per doz. 









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VERNUM. 



(Spring Suovvflake.) 



Pretty bulbous plants allied to the 

 Snowdrop, 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 

 tipped with green ; excellent for cut- 

 ting. When once planted they take 

 care of themselves, and should have a 

 place in all hardy collections; can 

 also be grown in pots. 25 cts. per 

 doz.; 11.50 per 100. 



Graph Hyacinths. 



Lily of the Valley. 



I.IEY OF THE VAI.I.EY. 



One of the most charming of spring-flowering plants, 

 bearing slender stems with tiny bells; deliciously fragrant. 

 They are largely used for forcing in winter and spring, 

 and can readily be flowered in the 

 house. The pips or crowns are re- 

 ceived each year from Germany du- 

 ring November, and they may be 

 planted, any time after their receipt, as 

 long as they can be had in good con- 

 dition. The simplest method for in- 

 door culture is to place a bundle of 25 

 pips in a 7 or 8-inch pot, filling it up 

 with sand, moss or light soil, allowing 

 the points of the pips to be about an 

 inch above the surface. They should 

 then be placed out of doors in a shaded 

 place and subjected to frost, which 

 materially helps in their quick flower- 

 ing. The pots can be brought in- 

 ilours as wanted, and if frozen should 

 be thawed out slowly, after which 

 they may be put in a shaded place in 

 a t niperature of about 70 degrees, anil 

 when the .spikes are 3 or 4 inches 

 high they may be brought to where 

 they are to perfect their flowers. By 

 having a number of pots and bringing 

 in at intervals, a continuous display 

 Can be had throughout the winter and 

 spring months. 

 Selected Pips. For forcing or 

 planting out, but we recommend clumps as most suitable for outiloor plant- 

 ing. 25 cts. per doz.; bundles of 25 for 40 cts.; §]..50 per 100; $1400 

 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; 

 $18 00 per 100. 



Clumps can only be sent by express or freight cit purchaser' s expense, 



IHUSCARIA (Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). 



Botryoides [Gr,pe Hyacinth'). One of the prettiest of early spring-flowering 

 bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing up numerous spikes of 

 clear blue or white flowers, which resemble a miniature bunch of grapes. 

 They are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves; in 

 clumps or lines they are very eff"ective. 5 or 6 bulbs in a 4-inch pot make a 

 prettv plant for vv'indow decoration, blooming naturally about Easter time. 



Blue Grape Hyacinths. 12 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per )00 ; $6.00 per 1,000. 



White Grape Hyacinths {Pearls of Spain). 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 

 lOfl; $8.(10 per 1,000. 



rionstrosum {Feathered Hyacinth). An odd and interesting variety, grow- 

 ing a foot or more high, producing spikes of claret-colored flowers, which 

 are cut up into wavy filaments in such a way as to resemble purple leathers; 

 perfectly hardy and will grow anywhere. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100. 



If you are interested in Aquariums, our list of plants on page 43 will please you. 



