Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1902. 



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HEIflEROCALLIS (Yeiiow Day tiiy). 



Aurantiaca flajor. A new Japanese variety of vigorous habit and very free- 

 flowering, with large, sweet-scented, trumpet-shaped flowers, which on well- 

 established plants measure 5 inches across, on stems 2 to 3 feet high ; the 

 color is a deep orange; requires a little protection ; blooms in June and July. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Dumortieri. A most useful variety, growing about 2 feet high, with clusters 

 of Lily-like flowers of a soft, rich yellow, exterior bronzy-orange; in June 

 and July. 



Fulva {Tawny Day Lily). Tawny orange -colored flowers, excellent for 

 planting among shrubbery ; blooms in July and August. 



Flava ( Yellow Day Lily). A most useful and desirable herbaceous plant, 

 producing its large fragrant yellow flowers during July and August in the 

 greatest profusion ; the plants grow about 3 feet high. 



Kwnaso [Double Orange Lilv). A double-flowering form of the Orange 

 Lily, and a most desirable herbaceous plant, that deserves being planted very 

 largely; large orange-colored flowers shaded copper; blooms during July 

 and August. 



Middendorfii. A handsome, deep, golden-yellow variety, growing J J to 2 

 feet high ; June and July. 



Thunbergii. One of the latest-flowering varieties, producing its sweet-scented 

 lemon-yellow flowers on 2| feet high stems in August and September. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz., except where noted ; set of 7 varieties. $1.00. 



INCARVILLEA. 



Delavayi. A new luberous-rooted plant with fine fern-like 

 foliage and beat ti til trumpet-shaped 

 flowers of a deep rose-carmine color, 

 with yellow throat, borne in clusters 

 on stems 18 inches high. Hardy with 

 slight protection. [Ready in October.) 

 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



IXIAS. 



These charming half-hardy bulbs are 

 very ornamental for indoor culture, or 

 planted outdoors in well-drained and 

 protected borders. 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.; 1.75 cts. per 



100. 

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



75 cts. per 100. 



LEUCOJUM VERNUM 



(Spring Snowflake.) 



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 cutting. 

 When once planted they take care of 

 themselves, and should have a place in 



all hardy collections; can also be grown Ixias. 



in pots.' 30 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100. 



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 nixed. Rose-shaped flowers; very 



double. 



Turban nixed. Pjeony-formed flowers; large 



and vivid colors. 

 French Mixed. Rare flowers of gorgeous coVors. 



Price, any of the above, 20 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 

 per 100. 



Hemerocallis. 



LACHENALIA. 



This beautiful genus of half-hardy 

 bulbs is comparatively rare in this 

 country. The few specimens exhibited 

 at horticultural shows created quite a 

 sensation, owing to their profusion of 

 bloom and their bright, diversified 

 colors, as well as their ornamental foli- 

 age. Of easiest growth; can l>e had 

 in bloom at Christmas, and lasts for a 

 very long time. 



Pendula. Vigorous species; bright 



red, tipped with sea-green and 



purple. (See cut.) 15 cts. each ; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Tricolor. Very free-flowering ; spot- 

 ted yellow flowers, margined with 

 green and red; early. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Nelsoni. A beautiful and distinct 

 variety with golden-yellow flowers ; 

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

 per doz. 



Lachenalia Pendula. 



Ranunculus. 



