Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1905. 



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T«(E:RINE: SARNIKNSIS (Guernsey Lily). 



A beautiful and easily-giown variety of Amaryllis. Bulbs potted from 

 September till November flower freely through the winter months. The 

 lily-like blossoms are a brillian' <iorimson, and in sunlight appear as if 

 sprinkled with gold-dust; decidedly one of the best winter-flowering 

 bulbs. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM, 



(Arabian Star of Bethlehem.) 



A very showy and distinct species, being racemes of white flowers 

 with a 'black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor; grows 1 to 2 feet in 

 height, and succeeds either outdoors or in pots. Excellent for forcing;, 

 and largely used by florists for this purpose. Of the easiest cultivalioi . 

 (See cut.) 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. If wanted b) 

 mail, add 10 cts. per doz. postage. 



OXALIS. 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the greenhouse or 

 conservatoiy during the winter. i^Iant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot; the pnt 

 should be kept near the glass to prevent' the foliage from growing too 

 long. 

 Grand Duchess. New varieties of great beauty; of dwarf, sturdy 



grow'li, throwing their large, exquisite fiowers well above the foliage. 



Extremely free flowering, never being out of bloom from November 



till June. One of the most desirable for window culture. We offer 



them in three distinct colors, Pink, White and Lavender. 

 Bermuda Buttercup, Greatly improved selection 



Irom Oxatis Cei-nua, grown in 



the congenial soil and climate of 



Bermuda until tlie bulbs have at- 

 tained great strength, producing 



plants and flowers larger and more 



luxuriant than the common variety. 



It is one of the finest of winter- 

 flowering plants for pot culture, of 



strong, luxuriant growth; one bulb 



IS sufficient for a 6-inch pot. The 



great profusion of bloom produced 



in uninterrupted abundance for 



weeks is astonishing. The flowers 



are of the purest bright buttercup 



yellow. (See cut). 



Bowiei, Brilliant carmine ro-e. 



Double Yellow {Luteafl.pl.). 4 

 cts. each ; 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.50 

 per 100. 



Versicolor. Red, violet and white. 



Price of any of the above (except 

 where noted), 4 for 10 cis. ; 25 cts. 

 lier doz. ; $1.50 per 10(1. 



nixed, containing a large number of 

 varieties. 3 for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. per 

 doz. ; $1.00 per 100. 



OrNITHO(.AH'M Arabicum. 



RANUNCIILUS. 



These beautiful dwarf - flowering 

 bulbs delight in a cool, moist atmos- 

 phere, 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 satisfac- 

 tory results. They are also desirable 

 for pot culture and for growing in 

 frames in the spiing. 

 Persian Mixed. Rose-shaped 



flowers ; very double. 

 Turban Mixed. Double pseony- 



fornied flowers, many vivid colors. 

 French Mixed. Rare flowers ef 



gorgeous colors. 



Price, any of the above, 15 cts. per 

 doz. ; 75 cts. per 100. 



SCILLA SlBlRICA. 



Bi KMUDA Buttercup Oxalis. 



SCIL,t,AS (Squills). 



Sibirica. This is' one of the prettiest of early 

 spring blooming bulbs, of dwarf habit, with 

 sprays of exquisite rich blue flowers. Grown in 

 masses, in conjunction vi'ith Crocus, Chiono- 

 doxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. 

 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10,00 per 

 1000. 



Campanulata. {Large or Spanish Blue-bch). 

 A beautiful spring-flowering bulb; spikes of 

 liell shaped flowers in blue, while and ro^e; 

 fine for naturalizing in the woods, etc. Mixed 

 colors, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 

 per 1000. 



Peruviana {Cuba?i Lily). A charming variety 

 for growing in pots, producing magnificent 

 umbels of rich blue and while flowers; unlike 

 the other sorts, this variety is not hardy. 10 

 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 



Lf Scillas are -wanted by ?iunl, aM 15 cts. per 

 100 for postage. Dozens mailed tvitkoiit extra 

 char<re. 



SciLLA Campanulata. 



If you want to brUjht.n up the hardy border in May, plant Cottage-Garden luliits. See payes lO and 11. 



