Preer's Autumn Catalogue, 1896. 



'Imari" Lily Bowl. 



Chinese Lily Bowls. 



The Chinese Sacred Lily or Narcissus, illustrated and described on page 13. 

 is grown in these bowls by the Celestials; their culture is of the simplest, only 

 being necessary to place the bulb and surround with pebbles to keep from 

 falling over. Fill with water and put in a cool, dark place for two or three 

 weeks to become rooted. They may then be brought to the light. 

 "IMARI" LILY BOWLS. 



No. 3. 



Japanese 



Baskets. 



Fine Japanese ware, highly decor- 

 ated in red, blue, green, yellow, etc., 

 exceedingly attractive. (See cut). 

 5i in. to hold 1 bulb. 25 cts. each. 



6| ' 2 " 40 " 



gi « « « 3 u 50 ,. 



GLASS LILY BOWLS. 



Fine imitation cut glass. 



6 in. to hold 1 bulb. 20 cts. each. 



7 " " " 2 " 25 " " 



8 " " " 3 " 30 " 



PEBBLES for filling Lily Bowls, 5 cts. per qt. 



Japanese Flower Baskets. 



-SV<? illustrations above. 



These are wonderfully made in intricate designs of bamboo stained dark 

 mahogany, and are what is u^ed by the Japanese artists to arrange cut-flowers in. 



Nos. 1 and 2, together with many other beautiful designs, we can furnish at 

 50 cts., 75 cts., §1.00, $1.25 up to $2.50 each, according to the size and design. 



No. 3, made of straw-colored bamboo, can be used either for flowers or as a 

 jardiniere, this style in 7 in. 25 cts. each, 8 in. 35 cts. each, 8£ in. 45 cts. each. 



Hyacinth Glasses. 



Made in various colors, such as white or clear, blue, green, amber, etc. 

 TYE PATTERN. | TALL, OR BELGIAN. 



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



PATENT HYACINTH GLASS. 



Made in two parts so that the bulb and roots may be removed without in- 

 jury, when refilling with fresh water. 25 cts. each, S2 50 per doz. 



Dreer's Iron Plant Stands. 



These plant stands are made of cast-iron in five sizes, and can be furnished 

 in three styles, plain black, galvanized and bronzed. They will be found 

 very useful for elevating plants in greenhouses, conservatories, or windows. 

 No. Inches high. Plain. Galvanized or bronzed. 



1 15 $0 45 $0 55 



2 IS 55 70 



3 24 75 1 00 



4 30 80 1 15 



5 36 90 1 40 



No, 

 



1 



2 



Wood Pulp Vases. 



For exhibiting cut-flowers; neat, attractive, desirable and waterproof. 

 Diam. Depth. Each. Per Doz. No. Diam. Depth. 



8 in. 13 in. §0 50 $5 00 

 b\ " 10 " 40 4 00 



4| " 9 " 35 3 50 



Wood Pulp 



No. 



3 



4 



Pot 



Diam. 



4 in. 6 i 



3 " U 



Saucers. 



necessary to 



Each. 



30 

 25 



Per Doz 

 $3 00 



2 50 

 place 



Absolutely waterproof ; useful for setting pots in, when 

 table or fine furniture ; will not mark or destroy anything. 



Each. Doz. Each. Doz. 



6 in. 10 SI 00 10 in. 12 §1 25 



8 in. 12 1 10 12 in. 15 1 50 



Wood Plant Stands. 



These stands are made of ash, easily put together, and when not in use can be 

 placed away in small space. They are very ornamental and useful. (See cut.) 

 3-shelf,$1.00; 4-shelf, $1.50. 



Wire Plant Stands. 



We carry a stock of these in three sizes, viz : 2-shelf square, 30 in. long by 30 in. 

 high, $2.75 ; 3-shelf square, 30 in. long by 36 in. high, §3.50; 2-shelf half circle, 

 36 in. wide by 30 in. high, $2.75; 3-shelf half circle, 42 in. wide by 36 in. high, 

 $3.50. Can make any size or shape to order, to fit bay windows, corners of rooms, 

 etc. Prices on application. 



3-SHELF SQUARE WIRE PLANT STAND. 



