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Preer^s Autumn Catalogue, 1899. 



Ranunculus. 



SCII.I.AS (Squills). 



Sibirica. This is one of the 

 prettiest of early spring bloom- 

 ing bulbs of dwarf habit, with 

 sprays of exquisite rich blue 

 flowers. Grown in masses, in 

 conjunction with crocus, chiono- 

 doxa and snowdrops, the effect 

 is charming. 1-5 cts. per doz., 

 75 cts. per 100, §6.00 per 1000. 



Canipaniilata. A beautiful 

 spring flowering bulb; spikes 

 of bell-shaped flowers in blue, 

 white and rose. Mixed colors. 

 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., 

 §1.50 per 100. If by mail, add 

 15 cts. per 100 for postage. 



Clusii. A charming variety for 

 growing in pots, producing mag- 

 nificent umbels of rich blue and 

 white flowers ; unlike the other 

 "orts, this variety is not hardy. 

 .5 cts. each, §1.50 per doz. 



TRITELEIA. 



XJniflora. Spring Star Flower. 

 A pretty little plant, suitable 

 either for pot culture or open 

 border, grows about 6 inches 

 high and bears star-shaped flowers of a 

 fragrant. 3 for 5 cts., 15 cts. per doz., 



5C1 



delicate blue white ; 

 $1.00 per 100. 



RA]\U]VCtJI.US. 



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 ia 

 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 Mixed. Rose-shaped flowers; very double. 

 Turban Mixed. Preony-formed flowers ; large, and vivid colors. 

 French 3Iixed. Rare flowers of gorgeous colors. 



Price, any of the above, 2 for 5 cts., 20 cts. per doz., §1.00 per 100. 



SNOTVDROPS. 



The charming Snowdrop is the first of all flowers to herald the approach o£ 

 spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with 

 snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to display its graceful snow- 

 white bells before the winter has disappeared. In conjunction with Chiono- 

 doxa and Scilla a matchless effect can be produced. As the bulbs are small, 

 they should be planted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, 

 grassy slopes, edging, or rock-work will suit all of these bulbs. They should 

 not be disturbed often if a fine display is desired. 



ElAves* Giant Snowdrop- 



( Galafithus Ekvesi) . An exceed- 

 ingly large and beautiful single 

 variety; flowers snow wl'ite, with 

 emerald-green tube. 3 for 5 cts., 

 15 cts. per doz., §1.00 per 100, 

 §7.00 per 1000. 

 Sing-le Snowdrop {Ga/nfif/ius 



Jiivaiis). Pure white graceful 

 bells; early flowering. 3 for 5 

 cts., 15 cts. per doz., §1.00 per 

 100, $7.00 per 1000. 

 Double Snowdrop {Galan- 



tJiKs nivalis Jl. pL). Flowers- 

 perfectly double, pure white. 3 

 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., §1.50 

 per 100. 

 Giant Cassabab. Said to b& 

 the largest of all the single Snow- 

 drops. Very showy ; the bulbs 

 we off'er have been received from, 

 its native habitat in Asia ]Minor_ 

 3 for 10 cts., 35 cts. per doz., 

 §2.50 per 100. 



SPARAXIS. 



A beautiful class of bulbs, allied 

 to the Ixias, and requiring the 

 same treatment, producing spikes' of 

 flowers of the most exquisite and brilliant colors. Mixed varie- 

 ties. 2 for 5 cts., 20 cts. per doz., §1.00 per 100. 



iUAS"''^"A 



VAI.I.OTA. 



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. 30 

 Cts. each, $3.00 per doz. 



ZEPHYRAXTHES 



(Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies). 



Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, very effective for planting out in masses in 

 May, flowering with great prolusion during the summer. They are also most 

 suitable for pot culture. 6 to 12 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn 

 will give a fine display during the winter. 1 foot high. 

 Alba. Pure white. 

 Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers. 



Price, either of the above, 3 for 10 cts., 35 els. per doz., $2.50 per 100. 



DREER'S PEERLESS PLANT FOOD. 



A scientifically jirepared, odorless, and entirely soluble fertilizer for use on 

 house plants, containing in the proper proportion all the elements necessary to the 

 highest development of foliage and flowers. Clean to handle, rapid and certain 

 in results. Put up only by us in 1 lb. boxes. Price 25 cts., by mail 40 cts. Full 

 directions for use with each package. 



Sparaxis. 



