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Preer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897. 



OXALIS. 



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Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. 



RANUNCULUS. 



These beautiful dwarf flowering 

 bulbs delight in a cool, moist atmos- 

 phere, and will repay extra care in 

 cultivation. The curious, tooth-like 

 bulbs may be kept out of ground with- 

 out injury for a long time, and if 

 planted in spring in a cool, shady 

 situation will generally give satis- 

 factory results. They are also desirable 

 for pot culture and for growing in 

 frames in the spring. 

 Persian Mixed. Rose-shaped 



flowers ; very double. 20 cts. per 



doz., SI. 00 per 100. 

 Turban Mixed. Pasony-formed 



flowers; large, and vivid colors. 20 



cts. per doz., S1.00 per 100. 



French Mixed. Rare flowers of 

 gorgeous colors. 20 cts. per doz., 

 §100 per 100- 



Scilla Sifoirica (Amoena;. 



This is one of the prettiest of early 

 spring blooming bulbs of dwarf habit, 

 with sprays of exquisite rich blue 



flowers. Grown in masses, in c onjunction with crocus, chi 

 doxa and snowdrops, the effect is charming. 15 cts. per doz 

 cts. per 100, $6.00 per 1000. 



SCIEEA CAMPANUEATA 



(WOOD HYACINTH). 



A beautiful spring flowering bulb; spikes of bell-shaped flowers in 

 blue, white and rose. (See cut.) Mixed colors. 3 for 10 cts., 25 

 cts. per doz.. $1 50 per 100. 



If by mail, add 15 cis. per 100 for postage. 



SNOWDROPS. 



The charming Snowdrop is the first of all flowers to herald the 

 approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the 

 ground is white with snow, as it lakes every advantage, and hastens 

 to display its graceful snow-white bells before the winter has disap- 

 peared. In conjunction with Chionodoxa 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. 

 Single Snowdrop (Galantlms nivalis). Pure white graceful 



beils; earlv flowering. 3 for 5 cts., 15 cts. per doz., $1.00 per 



100, $7.00' per 1000. 

 Double SnOXVilvop (GalanHins nivalis /I. pi.). Flowers per- 

 fectly double, pure white. 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $1.75 



per 100. 

 Elwes' Giant Snowdrop {Galantlms Ehvesi). The largest 



and most beautiful; flowers snow white, with emerald green tube. 



3 for 5 cts., 15 cts. per doz., $1.00 per 100, $7.00 per 1000. 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the greenhouse or conservatory 

 during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot ; the pot should be kept near the glass, to 

 prevent the f bage from growing too long. 



Bowiei. Brilliant rose. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2.00 per 100. 

 White (Multiflora alba). 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., §2.00 per 100. 

 Yellow {Cernna lutea). 4 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz.. $1.50 per 100. 



Yellow Double {Lutea Jl.pl.). 3 for 10 cts., 35 cts. per doz., $2.75 



per 100. 

 Floribunda rosea. Rose-colored. 4 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz.. 



$1.50 per 100. 

 Versicolor. Red, violet and white. 4 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., §]. To- 

 per 100. 

 Bermuda Buttercup. Greatly improved selection from Oxalis Ceruua 

 grown in the congenial soil and climate of Bermuda until the bulbs have 

 attained great strength, producing bulbs, plants and flowers larger and more 

 luxuriant than the common variety. It is one of the finest of winter-flower- 

 ing plants for pot culture, of strong, luxuriant growth ; one bulb is sufficient 

 for a 6 or 8-inch pot. The great profusion of bloom produced in uninter- 

 rupted abundance for weeks is astoni.shing. The flowers are of the purest 

 bright buttercup yellow. Well-grown plants have produced as high as 7f> 

 flower stems at one time, and over 100 flower sterns in one season. (See 

 cut.) 3 for 10 cts., 35 cts. per doz., $2 50 per 100. 

 Mixed, containing a large number of varieties. 3 for 5 cts., 15 cts. per 

 doz., §1.00 per 100. JJ@='Oxalis sent free by mail. 



DOUBLE 



Herbaceous Pseonies. 



The Herbaceous Pseonies are ex- 

 ceedingly hardy, and will succeed in 

 any ordinary garden soil, well en- 

 riched with good manure. During 

 the summer months mulching will be 

 beneficial to the roots, especially on 

 dry soils. We offer a splendid assort- 

 ment in ten distinct varieties, em- 

 bracing all the leading shades, while, 

 pink, crimson, rose, purple, etc., etc. 



Good, strong roots, 25 cts. each. 

 $2 50 per doz. 



If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each 

 for postage. 



NEW JAPANESE 



TREE P^EONIES. 



These are regarded as the flower queens of 



ina, and are the favorites of the upper class 



Japan. To be successful in the cultivation 



Ranunculus. of Pseonies. plenty of moisture and manure should be 



given to the plants. Our collection embraces twelve of the 



most distinct varieties, including the various shades of rose, 



pink, crimson, scarlet, white and purple. List of varieties 



and descriptions will be mailed on application. 



75 cents each, $8.00 per dozen. 



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