Preer^s Autumn Catalogue, 1899. 



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5PIR/EA, OR ASTILBE. 



(Ready in November.) 



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 compacta nmltiflora (Grandiflora). A dwarf, 

 very compact-growing vaiiety, 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 aiirea 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. 



Astilboid.es. A valuable variety for forcing, of dwarf habit and 

 very free-flowering. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



Astilboides floribUUCla. New, improvement on the com- 

 mon Astilboides ; large, pure white plumes, with bright foliage; 

 more free-flowering than other varieties. (See cut.) 10 els. each, 

 $1.00 per doz., §6.00 per 100. 



Palmata {AstUbe rubra). One of the most striking and beau- 

 tiful hardy plants in cultivation ; bright crimson flowers, charm- 

 ing when forced. 15 cts. each, $1 50 per doz., $1000 per 100. 



Spiraas can only be sent by express or freight. 



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LILIE5. 



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SPIK.t.V AsiILDulDi:S I- LORIBUNDA. 



To the lily must be awarded the first place amongst hardy bulbs ; 

 their 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, how- 

 ever, 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, enriched with thoroughly decomposed cow manure ; 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. A great many cases of failure with Lilies con be traced to their being planted at the 

 wrong time. We believe that fall planting is much better than spring, and in each case the sooner they are planted after maturity 

 the better. 



Candidum, Harrisii, and Longiflorum are mature in August, and the others, with one or two exceptions, in October. Many 

 sorts, including the magnificent Japanese varieties, Auratum, Kramerii, Longiflorum, and Speciosum, 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. 



Culture in Pots. 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 pro-, 

 gresses and until the flower buds appear, when, of course, no further sh ifting should be done. A cool temperature suits them best, 



and the plants should be liberally watered during the period of growth and 

 flowering. 



If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each to the price of Lily Bulbs for postage. 



Auratum (Golden Banded Lily). Of all the Lily tribe this is undoubtedly 

 one of the finest, whether we regard its size, ils sweetness or its exquisite arrange- 

 ment 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. 

 It is perfectly hardy, and thrives best in a moderately dry, rich loam where the water 

 does not lie in winter. Good drainage is necessary to the successful growing of this 

 Lily. Plant 6 inches deep, and cover lightly during winter. 



Each. Doz. 100. 



Extra large bulbs, 11 to 13 inches in circumference §0 25 $2 50 S»15 00 



First-size " 9 to 11 " " " 15 1 50 10 00 



Second-size " 8 to 9 " " " 10 1 00 7 00 



Batemanuife. A Japanese Lily growing from 3 to 4 feet high, and producing 

 bright, apricot-tinted flowers. 15 cts. each, §150 per doz. 



Brownii. Very fine, large flowers, trumpet-shaped ; inlernally pure white, exter- 

 nally purplish brown. 30 cts. each, §3.00 per doz. 



Candidum [Annunciation Lily). This is one of the best-known and most popular 



of garden Lilies. The flowers are pure snow white and very fragrant, borne on 



long stems, and often exceed in number 25 to each bulb. It is also a valuable 



variety for forcing, being largely used by the florists for this purpose. Large bulbs, 



LiLiuM Auratum. 10 Cts. each, §1.00 per doz., $5.00 per 100. 



