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Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1896. 



MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 

 AND ROOTS. 



Agapanthus. 



Hermetti 



30 cts. per 

 Aureum ( 



(African Lily.) 



Splendid ornnmental plants, bearing large clusters of bright blue 

 and pure while flowers on long flower stalks, and lasting a long time 

 in bloom. There is no finer plant than this for outdoor decoration, 

 planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn, terrace or piazza. It does 

 well in the house or greenhouse in winter, requiring but slight pro- 

 tection. It is a rapid grower and gross feeder, and the chief point 

 in its cultivation is to divide the plants before the pots or tubs become 

 overcrowded with roots. Strong clumps. Ready in November. 

 UmbellatllS. Bright blue. 20 cts. each, $200 per doz. 

 UmbellatllS albllS. Pure white. 40 cts. each, §4. 00 per doz. 



Alliums. 



Bulbous plant of the very easiest culture, requiring little attention 

 and giving good returns. 



Neapolitan Ulll. An excellent variety for winter flowering, exten- 

 sively forced by florists for cut-flowers. Its flower-stems are 20 

 inches high, supporting a large cluster of delicate white starry 

 flowers; sure to bloom splendidly in any window. 3 for 10 cts., 

 2-5 cts. per doz., §1 .25 per 100. 



grandiflorillll. A variety similar to the preceding, but dwarfer, and more adapted for pot culture. 3 for 10 cts., 



doz., $2.00 per 100. 



Golden Allium). Perfectly hardy ; blooms in June. 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., §1.50 per 100. 



Agapanthus. 



Amaryllis. 



Splendid flowering bulbs, suitable for greenhouse, room or garden 

 cultivation. For indoor use they should be grown in pots, well- 

 drained, in a soil of equal parts of peat, leaf-mold and loam. After 

 flowering, the bulbs must be ripened off by discontinuing water as 

 the foliage shows signs of dying. When at rest, store away in a dry, 

 cool place, leaving the bulbs in the pots. 

 Belladonna major (Belladonna Lily). Rose, shaded purple. 



15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 

 ForrilOSissima (Jacobcean Lily). Crimson ; blooming early in 



the summer. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 

 Jolinsonii. Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color 



striped with while. 30 cts. each, extra large bulbs, 50 cts. each. 

 Vittata Hybrids. Beautiful red and white striped varieties; 



procured from one of the leading European specialists. 50 ct>. 



each. (See cut.) 



Vallota purpurea (Scarborough Lily). A valuable free sum- 

 mer and autumn bloomer; color rich bright red. It does well 

 planted in the open ground in May, and when in bud can be 

 potted and removed for conservatory or window decoration. It is 

 one of the few really good window plants. 35 els. each, §3.50 

 per doz. 



Barbadoe.S Spice Liily. A variety of Johnsonii, grown in 

 the West Indies; remarkably free flowering, often producing 3 

 spikes, with 4 to 5 flowers on each, at one time ; splendid pot plant 

 for window or greenhouse decoration ; fragrant. 



Extra large bulbs 40 cts. each. Add 5 cts. per bulb to Amaryl- 

 lis, if wanted by mail. 



Amaryllis Vittata Hybrids. 



6 bulbs sold at dozen rates, 25 at 100 rates, 350 at lOOO rates. 



