Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1001. 



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SPIR^4 OR ASTIEBE. 



{Ready in November?) 



Gladstone. This grand new variety has been tried by many of 

 the leading growers, who are unanimous in declaring it the finest 

 in existence. The plant forms very symmetrical bushy specimens, 

 and are remarkably free-flowering, a single clump producing from 

 25 to 40 large snow-white trusses; can be forced even easier than 

 the ordinary Japonica. Strong clumps, 20 cts. each; $2.00 

 per doz. 



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 COnipacta Iliultiflora. A dwarf, very com- 

 pact-growing variety, with very large silvery white flowers, nearly 

 twice the size of the preceding. Strong clumps, 10 cts. each ; 

 $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 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.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Astilboides floribunda. Large, 



pure white plumes, with bright foliage; 

 more free-flowering than other varieties. 

 (See cut.) 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; 

 $600 per 100. 

 Palmata [Astilbe rubra). One of the 

 most striking and beautiful hardy plants 

 in cultivation; bright crimson flowers, 

 charming when forced. 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz.; $1000 per 100. 



Spirceas can only be sent by express or 

 freight. 



TRITEEEIA. 



Uliiflora {Spring Star Flower). A 

 pretty little plant, suitable either for pot 

 culture or open border, grows about 6 

 inches high and bears star-shaped flow- 

 ers of a delicate blue-white; fragrant. 

 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100. 



Vallota Purpurea. 



Spir/EA AsTiLroiDES Floribunda. 



YALLOTA. 



Purpurea [Scarborough Lily). A valuable free- 

 flowering summer and autumn blooming Amaryllis; 

 color rich red. It does well planted in the open 

 ground in May, and when in bud can be 

 potted and removed for conservatory or 

 window decoration. It is one of the few 

 really good window plants. [Ready in 

 October.) 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



ZEPHYRANTHES 



(Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies). 



Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, some- 

 what resembling the Crocus in appearance ; 

 very effective for planting out in masses 

 in May, flowering with great profusion dur- 

 ing the summer. They are also most suit- 

 able for pot culture. 6 bulbs clustered in a 

 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine 

 display during the winter. 1 foot high. 

 (Ready in October.) 

 Alba. Pure white. Rosea. Large 



rose-colored flowers. 



Price, either of the above, 5 cts. each ; 

 40 cts. per doz.; $3 00 per 100. 



LILIES. 



LlLlUM AURA1UM. 



To the Lily must be awarded the first place amongst hardy bulbs ; (heir 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, however, 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, but good results may be 

 had in any good garden soil. They do grandly in a semi-shaded position, or planted 

 among shrubbery, and in all cases it is well to mulch around the roots. 



Many sorts 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. 



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 progresses. A cool 

 temperature suits them best, and the plants should be liberally watered during the 

 period of growth and flowering. 

 Candidum and Harrisii are mature in August, and the others, with one or two 



exceptions, in October. 

 Auratuin [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 arrangement 

 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. 



Each. Doz. 100. 



Good bulbs, 8 to 9 inches in circumference $ 10 $1 00 $ 7 50 



Fine " 9 to 11 " " 15 1 50 10 00 



Selected " 11 to 13 " " ... 25 2 50 15 00 



