Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897. 



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ANOMATHECA CRUEMA. 



A pretty little bulbous plant from South Africa, 

 which is quite hardy with slight protection, but does 

 best when grown in frames or a cool greenhouse. 

 Grows 8 lo 12 inches high, producing in quantity pretty 

 flowers i inch across of a dazzling rosy carmine 

 color, with a dark crimson spot on the three lower 

 petals; a good companion plant and fine contrast to 

 the Freeaia, which it somewhat resembles. (See cut.) 

 3 for 12 cts., 40 cts. per doz., 

 y-p $2.50 per 100. 



BABIANA. 



A charming genus with leaves 



of darkest green, thickly covered y& 



with downy hairs, and bearing 



showy spikes of flowers. They 



should have the protection of a 



^s. cold frame, and are very success- 



jjj fully grown in pots. Height, 6 



" to 9 inches. 



Mixed Varieties. 5 cts. 

 each, 50 cts. per doz., §3.50 per 100. 



BkodI/EA Coccinea. 



Volllbilis ( Twining Hyacinth'). A curious variety of recent 

 introduction. The stems begin twining as the tiny flower 

 buds appear, and when fully developed the loose umbels of 

 beautiful waxy pink flowers are borne aloft 3 to 5 feet, and 

 can be trained on a trellis in odd arrangement. 10 cts. each, 

 §1.00 per doz. 



White Calla {Richardia ALthiopica). The White Calla, or 

 Lily of the Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and 

 in winter is one of our best window plants. To aid profuse 

 blooming, keep them dormant from the middle of June to last 

 of August, re-pot in good rich soil, using a 4 to 6-inch pot, 

 give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will 

 be most satisfactory. Dry roots, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; 

 extra large, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



Spottert-Leaf Calla {Richardia alba maculata). The 

 leaves of this variety are deep green, with numerous white 

 spots, which give the plant a very ornamental appearance. 

 The flowers are pure white, with a black centre ; they grow 

 freely either indoors or out. 10 cts. each, §1.00 per doz. 



BRODI^A. 



Handsome bulbous plants from the Pacific Slope, blooming in 

 pendent clusters on long slender stems. It is easily forced, and may 

 be grown in the greenhouse or cold-frame, or, if planted out in clumps 

 or masses, will flower freely in June or July. Perfectly hardy. 



Coccinea {Floral Firecrackei). Flowers \\ to 2 inches 

 long; a rich glowing crimson, tipped with pea-green ; a strik- 

 ing plant. 3 for 12 cts., 40 cts. per doz., $3. 00 per 100. 



Mixed Varieties. In manv beautiful colors. 3 fur 10 

 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. 



CALLA LILIES. 



Dwarf White Calla. Little Gem. A new miniature 

 variety of the White Calla, from the Channel Islands, grow- 

 ing from 9 inches to one foot in height ; it is very free-flower- 

 ing and fine for pot culture. The flowers are less than one- 

 half the size of the common variety and can be used 

 to good advantage in bouquets, etc. Has been awarded 

 several certificates of merit. 15 cts. each, §1.50 per doz. 



Black Calla (Arum Sanction). This interesting variety 

 from the Holy Land resembles in habit and foliage the 

 White Calla, with flowers of a rich purple color over a foot 

 in length and 4 to 6 inches across; the spike or spadix is 

 about 10 inches long, and of an ebony-black color. (See 

 cut.) 15 cts. each, §1 50 per doz. 



1 BULB EACH OF THE 4 CALLAS, FREE BY MAIL FOB 50 CENTS. 



Little Gem Calla. 



Spotted-Leaf Calla. 



Black Calla. 



