Preer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897. 



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Hoop Petticoat 

 Narcissus. 



Bulbocodilim. Exceedingly 



pretty flowers, of a rich, golden- 

 yellow. It is a gem for pot cul- 

 ture and edgings, and bears from 

 6 to 12 flowers to each bulb. 7 

 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., §6-00 

 per 100. 



Bulbocodium Monophyl- 

 l(ini [Clusi). Pure white; very 

 early blooming. 7 cts. each, 70 

 cts. per doz., §5.00 per 100. 



JONQUILS. 



Jonquils. 



Hoop Petticoat Narcissus. 



Very popular flowers on account ol 

 their easy cultivation and delightfully 



fragrant golden-yeilow blooms. They can be readily forced in the house, or 

 planted in the open ground for early flowering. If planted in the same situa- 

 tion with Anemones, both will bloom at the same time, and form a charming 

 contrast. The single are the most desirable. 



Campernelle. The best of the Jonquil section ; perianth 6-lobed, spread- 

 ing, and of a light yellow color. 3 for 8 cts., 20 cts. per doz., §1.00 per 100, $8 00 per 1000. 

 Campernelle RuguloSUS. The largest-flowering Jonquil. Pure yellow and very fragrant. Very desirable for winter 



flowering. 3 for 8 cis., 20 cts. per doz., §1.25 per 100. 

 Single. Rich yellow; perianth deeply lobed. 3 for 8 cts., 20 cts. per doz., §1.00 per 100. 



Double. Full, double, golden-yellow. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. 

 per doz., §4.00 per 100. 



CROCUS. 



This brilliant and universally admired spring flower will 

 thrive in any soil or situation, but to be brought to the highest 

 perfection it should be grown in an open bed or border of deep, 

 rich, sandy loam. When planted in large groups or lines of 

 distinct colors, the effect is very striking, and the bulbs are now- 

 offered so cheap as to justify their liberal use. They are in- 

 valuable for pot-culture. To secure a succession of blooms 

 commence planting early in October, 6 or 8 bulbs in a pot (the 

 named varieties are best for this purpose), using rich soil, and 

 planting about an inch deep. Place the pots on a surface of 

 ashes, cover the top 1 inch deep with soil, until the leaves ap- 

 pear, when they may be removed to the house. 



NAMED CROCUS. 



These are large bulbs of the best and most beautiful varieties-, 

 and are remarkable for richness of color, and the immense size 

 of their flowers. 



Doz. 100. looct 



Albion. Large, striped §0 12 



Baron Brim now. Large, purple. . 12 



David Kizzio. Fine, dark purple. 12 



Caroline Cbisbolm. Pure white. 12 

 Sir Walter Scott. White, striped 



lilac 12 



Mammoth Yellow. Extra large. 15 



Large Yellow 10 



Cloth of Silver. White striped lilac 12 



Cloth of Gold. Yellow . . .* 10 



100. 



§0 60 

 60 

 60 

 60 



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 75 

 50 

 60 

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HIXED CROCUS. 



Doz. 



Yellow $0 10 



Blue and Purple 10 



White 10 



Striped and Variegated 10 



Mixed. All colors 10 



100. 



$0 50 

 40 

 40 

 40 

 35 



1000; 



$4 0O 

 3 75 

 3 75 

 3 75 

 3 25 



Crocus. 



By mail postpaid at dozen rates, 15 cts. additional per 100- 



AUTUHN FLOWERING CROCUS. 



Colchicum Autumnale. (Meadow Saffron.) Very effective and handsome hardy plants, the flowers of which come 

 through the ground without the leaves in the fall, the leaves appearing the following spring. The flowers comprise many shades 

 of white, purple, rose, striped, etc. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 



Colchicum Parkinsoni. A distinct and beautiful sort, remarkable for the peculiar arrangement of color in its flowers, 

 they being checkered with dark purple on a white ground, unique. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 



