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IxiAS. 



IXIAS. 



These charming half-hardy 

 bulbs are very ornamental for 

 indoor culture, or planted out- 

 doors in well -drained and pro- 

 tected borders. They are grace- 

 ful in growth. The flowers are of 

 the most brilliant, rich and varied 

 hues. (See cut.) 

 Crateroicle.S. Fiery scarlet, 



large blooms. 3 for 10 cts., 



25 cts. per doz., $1.-50 per 100. 

 Mixed. All colors. 3 for 5 cts., 



1-5 cts. per doz. . -SI. GO per lOO. 



I^ACHENALIA. 



This beautiful genus of half- 

 hardy bulbs is comparatively rare 

 in this country. The few speci- 

 mens exhibited at horticultural 

 shows created quite a sensation, 

 owing to their profusion of bloom 

 and their bright, diversified colors, 

 as well as their ornamental foliage. 

 Of easiest growth ; can be had in 

 bloom at Christmas, and lasts for 

 a very long time. 

 Penclllla. Vigorous species; 

 bright red, tipped with sea- 

 green and purple. (See cut.) 

 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 

 Tricolor. Very free flowering ; 

 spotted yellow flowers, mar- 

 gined with green and red ; early. 

 20 CIS. each, $2.00 per doz. 



Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, X899. 

 FUNKIA— Plantain Oly. 



Handsome hardy plants, with delicate blue and white flowers. Their require- 

 ments are few, and they grow to perfection in ordinary garden soil. 

 Japoilica. Blue flowers, borne in longpanicles. 1.5 cts. each, .SI. 50 per doz. 

 — Alba. Pure white, lily-like, fragrant flowers. 15 cts. each, §1.50 per doz. 

 XJlululata Varieg'ata. Beautifully variegated foliage, green and white, 



flowers purple. 15 cts. each, §1.50 per dozen. 



If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each for postage. 



GI.ADIOI.US, " The Bride." 



A lovely pure white form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. The flowers are freely 

 borne on long stems, and can be'forced into bloom at a time when flowers are 

 scarce. Six bulbs can be planted, in a 6-inch pot. Equally good for forcing or 

 blooming in the open. [J\eady iif. October.^ 2 for 5 cts., 20 cts. per doz., 

 §1.00 per 100 ; by mail, 25 cts. per'i,00 extra. 



GLOXINIAS. 



^Ye have made a specialty of the Gloxinia for several j'ears, and have suc- 

 ceeded in. producing a strain of unrivaled beauty. The flowers are borne well 

 above the foliage on strong stems. The colors comprise l)lue, purple, rose, 

 white, and red of various shades. {Ready in December.) 15 cts. each, §1.50 

 per doz., $1000 per 100. 



HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lily). 



Alirantiaca 3tajor. A new Japanese variety of vigorous habit and very 

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



well-established plan's meas- 

 ure 5 inches across;- the color is 

 a deep orange ; requires a little 

 protection. 50 Cts. each. 



Dnniortieri. A most useful 

 variety, growing about 2 feet 

 high, with clusters of Lily-like 

 flowers of a soft rich yellow j 

 exterior bronzy-orange. 



Fnlva ( Orange Day Lily) . Or- 

 ange-colored flowers, excellent 

 for planting among shrubbery. 



Flava ( Yello-w Day Lily). A 

 most useful and desirable her- 

 baceous plant, producing its. 

 large fragrant yellow flowers 

 durmg June and July in the 

 greatest profusion ; the plants, 

 grow about 3 feet high. 



'K^\Sk\\%o{Donble Orange Lily). 

 A double flowering form of the 

 Orange Lily, and a most desira- 

 ble herbaceous plant, that de- 

 serves being planted veiy large- 

 ly ; large orange-colored flow- 

 ers shaded copper; blooms the 

 greater part of summer. 



15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz., ex- 

 cept where noted ; the set of 5 

 for §1.00. 



Lily of the Valley. 



LILY OF THE YALLEY. 



One of the most charming of spring flowering plants, bearing slender stems set with tiny bells, 

 which diffuse a delicious odor. They are largely used for forcing in winter and can be flowered 

 in the house. To secure good results the pips or crowns should be kept in a cold place until 

 wanted for flowering. If they have been kept in a frozen state, they should be gradually 

 thawed out before placing in heat. They should not be allowed to become dry, or the labor 

 spent will be in vain. If to be forced in greenhouses, the pips should be placed on the benches 

 and covered with moss, and' kept in a steady temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. Water should be 

 liberally supplied and the pips shaded with cloth until the stems are 2 or 3 inches high, when 

 the shading should be removed in order to develop the flowers. The pips we offer are the best 

 quality German, and have been grown in deep sandy land. Ready for delivery in November. 

 Selected Pips. For f.rcing. 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' Imported Clumps. For outdoor planting or forcing. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 



doz., §18.00 per 100. 



Clumps can only be sent by express or freight ; purchaser paying charges. 



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