Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1899. 



15 



Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots. 



ACHIMENES. 



Tropical plants for summer blooming; the scaly tubers must be preserved en- 

 tirely dry during the winter. In early spring pot in peat, sand, and a little light 

 soil. They delight in heat, moisture, and shade while growing, but in a cooler 

 temperature when in bloom. Do not water the foliage. Excellent for baskets. 

 [Ready in December^ Six choice varieties named, 15 cts. each; |1..50 per doz. 



AGAPANTHUS (African Lily). 



Splendid ornamental plants, bearing large clusters of bright blue and pure white 

 flowers on long flower stalks, and lasting a long time in bloom. There is no 

 finer plant than this for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on the 

 lawn, terrace, or piazza. It does well in the house cr greenhouse in winter, re- 

 quiring but slight protection. It is a rapid grower and gross feeder, and the 

 chief point in its cultivation is to divide the plants before the pots or tubs become 

 overcro\\'ded with roots. Strong clumps. 

 UmbellatllS. Bright blue (see cut). 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



— albllS. Pure white. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



— MooreailllS. This compact growing variety, though introduced in 1879, 

 has been but liitle disseminated, not because its value was not known, but on 

 account of scarcity. We have now succeeded in working up a large stock 

 which enables us to offer it at a popular price. It is of dwarfer, more compact 

 habit than the type and much freer flowering, even the smallest plants throwing 

 up strong flower spikes, with large umbels of 30 to 50 beautiful dark blue 

 flowers. It should find a place in every garden. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 







Agapanthus. 



AI.I.IUMS. 



Bulbous plant of the very easiest 'culture, requiring 



little attention and giving good returns. 



NeaiJOlitanillll. An excellent variety for winter 

 flowering, extensively forced by florists for cut 

 flowers. Its flower-stems are 20 inches high, sup- 

 porting a large cluster of delicate white starry 

 flowers; sure to bloom splendidly in any window 

 (see cut). 3 for 8 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 

 100. 



Hernietti grandiflorun. A variety similar 

 to the preceding, but dwarfer, and more adapted 

 for pot culture. 3 for 8 cts., 25 cts. per doz., §1.25 

 per 100. 



Aureuni {Golden Allium). Perfectly hardy; 

 blooms in June. 3 for 8 cts., 25 cts. per doz., §1.25 

 per 100. 



Allium Neapolitanum. 



Amaryllis Joh.nsonii. 



AMARYI.I.IS. 



Splendid flower ng bulbs, suitable for greenhouse, room, or garden cultivation. For 

 indoor use they should be grown in pots, well-drained, in a soil of equal parts of peat, 

 leaf-mold, and loam. After flowering, the bulbs must be ripened oft' by discontinuing 

 water as the foliage shows signs of dying. When at rest, store away in a dry, cool 

 place, leaving the bulbs in the pots. Belladonna major, /ohnsonii, and Regina ai-e 

 ready now, the others will be ready in October. 

 Auiica Platj'petala {Lily 'of the Palace). Immense flowers of intense crimson, 



tipped green. §1.00 each ; §10.00 per doz. 

 Bellatlonna Major {Belladonna Lily). Beautiful silvery white, turning to soft 



rose as the flower ages. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 

 Defiance. A grand strong growing variety, often blooming several times in a 



season. Very large flowers, of a deep carmine striped with white. 75 cts. each. 

 Forinosissiina ^{Jacobccan Lily). Crimson ; blooming early in the summer. 5 



cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 

 Johusonii. Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color, striped with white 



(see cut). Extra large bulbs, 30 cts. each; §300 per doz. 

 Prince of Orange. Large flowers; orange intermingled with white and green. 



§1.00 each ; $10.00 per doz. 

 Reg'ina {Qneen Lily). Red and white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Vittata Hybrids. Beautiful striped, flaked, and feathered varieties; from the 



leading European specialists. 50 cts. each ; §5.00 per doz. 



ANTHERICUM. 



Liiliastruni {St. Bruno's Lily). A beautiful hardy plant, with narrow grass-like 

 foliage and long spikes of white, fragrant, lily-like flowers (see cut). 15 cts. 

 each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Liiliag-O {St. Bernard's Lily). A pretty species bearing spikes of white flowers. 15 

 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



