Dreer^s Autuiiiii Catalogue, 1906. 



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INCARVII-L,EA (The Hardy Gloxinia). 



(Re.idy in October) 

 Delavayl. A new hardy tuberous-rooted plant, with fine, fern-like foliage 



and beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of a deep rose-carmine color, with 



yellow throat, borne in clusters on stems 18 inches high. 25 cts. each ; 



f2.50 i^er doz. 

 Grandiflora. A new and rare variety, with flowers one-half larger thr.n the 



above and of a brighter color. $1.00 each. 



IXIAS (African Corn Lily). 



These charming half-hardy bulbs, from the Cape of Good Hope, are very 

 ornamental for indoor culture, or planted outdoors in well-drained and pro- 

 tected borders. They are graceful in growth. The flowers are of the mo^t 

 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; $6.00 per 1000. 



L, ACHENAL,! A (Cape Cowsllp or Leopard Lily). 



This beautiful genus of halF-har.ly bulbs is comparatively rare in this 



country. The few specimens exhibited at horticultural shovi^s create quite a 



sensation, owing to their profusion of 



bloom and their bright, diver-;ifi--d 



colors, as well as their ornamental 



foliage. Of easiest growth; can be 



had in bloom at Christmas, and lasts 



for a long time. 



Pendula, Vigor^u^ species; bright 

 red, tipped with sea-green and pur- 

 ple. 20 cts each ; $2.00 |ier doz. 



Tricolor. Very free-flowering ; spot- 

 ted yellow flowers, margined with 

 green and red ; early. 15 cts. each; 

 $1 50 per doz. 



Nelson!. A beautiful and distinct 

 variety with golden-yellow flowers ; 

 one of the best. 20 cts. each ; $2 Ol 

 per doz. 

 One each of the three sorts for 50 cts. 



LEUCOJUM VER- 



NUitX (SpvinsSnowflake). 



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 

 lipped 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.; 

 $1.50 per 100. 



I.IEY OF 



THE VAELEY. 



(Ready in November.) 



One of the most charming of 

 spring-flowering plants, bearing 

 slender sttms with tiny bells ; de- 

 liciously fragrant. They are largely 

 used for forcing in winter and 

 S| ring, and can readily be flowered 

 in the house. The pips or crowns 

 are received each year frt m Ger- 

 many during November, and should 

 be planted soon after their recei|it. 

 The simplest method for indoor cul- 

 ture is to place a bundle of 25 pips 

 in a 7 or S inch pot, filling it up 

 with sand, moss or light soil, allow- 

 ing 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 subject- 

 ed to frost, wliich materially helps 

 can be brought indoors as wanted, 



Blub Gkafe Hvacinths." (Muscaria.) 



Lily of the Valley. 



in their quick flowering. The pots 

 and if frozen should be thawed out .slowly, after which they may be put in 

 a shaded place in a temperature of about 70 degrees, and 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 dis|")lay can be had throughout the winter and spring months. 

 Selected Pips. For forcing or planting out, but we recommend clumps 



ao most suitable for outdoor planting. 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 cents each ; $2.50 per 



doz.; §18.00 per 100. 

 Clumps can only be sent by express or freight at purchaser'' s expense. 



iWlTSC ARIA (Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). 



Botryoides [Grape 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 i if 

 themselves; in clumps or lines they are very eftective. 8 to 12 bulbs 

 in a 6-inch pan make a pretty plant for window decoration, blooming 

 naturally about Easter time. 



Blue Grape Hyacinths, 10 cts. per doz.; 60 cts. per 100 ; §5.00 per 1000. 



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

 per 100 ; §8.00 per lOUO. 



Monstrosum {Fcatherea Hyacinth). An odd and interesting variety, 

 growing 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 puiple 

 feathers ; perfectly hardy and will grow anywhere. 20 cts. per doz.; 

 $1.25 per 100. 



