Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897. 



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LACHENALIA. 



This beautiful genus of hall-hardy 

 bulbs is comparatively new in this coun- 

 try, owing, no doubt, to the hitherto pro- 

 hibitive price. The few specimens exhib- 

 ited 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. 

 Lachenalia Pendula. Vigorous 

 species; bright red, tipped with sea- 

 green and purple. (See cut.) 20 cts. 

 each, $2.00 per doz. 

 Lacheualia Tricolor. Very free- 

 flowering; spotted' yellow flowers, 

 margined with green and red ; early. 

 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



LEUCOJUM VERNUM 



(Spring Snowflake). 



Pretty bulbous plants allied to the 

 Snowdrop, but of much stronger and 

 bolder habit, growing in rich soil from 1 

 h, and producing freely beautiful large white flowers dis- 

 tinctly tipped with green, excellent for cutting. When once planted 

 they take care of themselves and should have a place in all hardy collec- 

 tions ; can also be grown in pots. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $200 

 per 100. 



NERINE SARNIENSIS 



(Guernsey Lily). s 



A beautiful and easily grown variety of Amaryllis, bulbs potted from = 



September till 1 

 November flow- ;;/ 

 er freely through 

 the winter 

 months. The lily 



Lachknalia Pendula 

 to 2 feet hi 



Lily of the Valley. 



Okmthogalum Akabicum. 



ke blossoms are a brilliant crimson, and in sunlight 

 appear as if sprinkled with gold dust ; decidedly one of the best winter 

 flowering bulbs. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



EIEY OF THE VALLEY. 



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 forcing. 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 - Clumps. For outdoor planting. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 



doz. 



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



MUSCARIA 



(Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). 



M. Botryoides. Grape Hyacinth. One of the prettiest of early 

 spring flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing 

 up numerous spikes of clear blue or white flowers which resemble 

 a miniature bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and when 

 planted in clumps or lines are very effective. 4 or 5 bulbs in a 

 4-inch pot makes a pretty plant for window decoration. 



Blue Grape Hyacinths, 3 for 8 cts., 20 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 



White " " 3 for 8 cts., 25 cts. " " 1.75 " " 



M. PllllllOSUS. Feathered Hyacinth. Quite distinct from the 

 foregoing, bearing feathery plume-like spikes of flowers of a deep 

 claret color. 3 for 8 cts. ,'25 cts. per doz., $1.75 per 100. 



ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM 



(Arahian Star of Bethlehem). 



A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white 

 flowers with a black centre, having a sweet, aromatic odor; grows 1 

 to 2 feet in height, and succeeds either outdoors or in pots. Excel- 

 lent for forcing, and largely used by florists for this purpose. Of the 

 100. If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for postage. 



easiest cultivation. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 



