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Spik.^a Astileoides Fluribi-nda. 



STERNBERGIA EUTEA. 



(Autumn Daflbdil.) 



Pretty, hardy autumn-flowering bulbs that deserve to be bet- 

 ter known. In appearance they resemble a fine yellow Crocus, 

 and a clump of a dozen or more together with a corresponding 

 clump of Autumn Crocus offered on page 19 gives a touch of 

 spring to the garden in autumn. This is supposed by some 

 writers to be the Lily of Scripture, as it grows abundantly in the 

 Holy Land, from whence our stock was procured. 30 cts. per 

 doz.; $2.00 per 100. 



XROP^OEUH. 



Jarrattii. Graceful climbing plant for pot culture, producing 

 richly colored flowers of scarlet, yellow and black in the 

 winter months. 10 cts. each; SI 00 per doz. 



ZEPHYRANTHES. 



(ZeplijT Flowers, or Fairy Lilies.) 



Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, somewhat resembling the 

 Crocus in appearance ; very effective for planting in the border 

 in May, flowering with great profusion during the summer. 

 They are also nio>t suitable for pot culture. 6 bulbs clustered 

 in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine display during the 

 winter and spring, (^Ready in October.') 

 Alba. Pure white. | Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers. 



Price, either of the above, .5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per doz.; 

 $3.00 per 100. 



Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 

 SPIRAEA OR ASTIEBE. 



{Ready in A'ozieinbei-.) 

 Gladstone. This grand new variety has been tried by many of the 

 leading growers, who are unanimous in declaring it the finest in 

 existence. The plant forms very .symmetrical, bilshy specimens, 

 and are remarkably free-flowering, a single clump producing from 

 25 to 40 large snow-white trusses; can be forced even easier than 

 the ordinary Japonica. Strong clumps, 20 cts. each; %2W per 

 doz. 

 Japonica. A splendid plant for forcing in the greenhouse or the 

 conservatory, where it produces beautiful sprays of silvery white 

 flowers from February till :May. It is perfectly hardy, and when 

 planted outside it blooms in June. Strong clumps, 10 cts. each ; 

 •SI. 00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Japonica compacta multiflora. A dwarf, very compact-grow- 

 ing variety, with very large silvery white sprays, nearly twice the 

 size of the preceding. Strong clumps, 10 cts. each; Sl.OO per 

 doz.; S6.00 per 100. 

 Japonica aurea reticulata. Flowers pure white, in large clusters, 

 foliage beautiful green, elegantly veined with golden yellow ; a 

 very handsome and ornamental plant. 10 cts. each; Sl.OO 

 per doz. 

 Astilboides. A valuable variety for forcing, of dwarf habit 

 and very free-flowering. 15 cts. each; $1..50 per doz.; §10.00 

 per 100. 

 Astilboides floribunda. Large, pure white plumes, more 

 free-flowering than other varieties. (See cut.) 10 cts. each ; 

 Sl.OO per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 

 Palmata. One of the most striking and beautiful hardy 

 plants in cultivation; bright crimson flowers, charming when 

 forced, 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10 00 per 100. 

 Spirceas can only be sent by express or freight. 



TRITEEEIA., 



Uniflora {Spring Star Flo-Mr). A pretty little plant, suit- 

 able either for pot culture or open border, grows about 6 

 inches high and bears star-shaped flowers of a delicate blue- 

 white ; fragrant. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100. 



TAEEOTA. 



Purpurea (Scarborough Lily.) A valuable free-flowering sum- 

 mer and autumn-blooming Amaryllis ; color rich red. It 

 does well planted in the open ground in Mav, and when in 

 bud can be potted and removed for conservatory or window 

 decoration. It is one of the few really good window plants. 

 {Ready in October.) 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



LILIES. 



To the Lily must be awarded the first place amongst hardy bulbs; their beauty and 

 fragrance are unequaled by any other class of plants. The genus embraces a v.ist num- 

 ber of species ; we, however, confine our list to such as are of easy culture, and give the 

 best results with the least care. They should be planted in any good garden soil, cov- 

 ering the bulb at least three times its own depth, and when hard frost sets in, 4 to 6 

 inches of leaves or litter should be placed over them ; this should be removed in spring, 

 when danger from hard frost is past. They do grandly planted among shrubbery, and 

 in all cases it is well to mulch around the roots. When grown in pots it is advisable 

 to begin with the smallest size pot in which the bulbs can be placed, and to shift into 

 larger pots as the plant progresses. A cool temperature suits them best, and the plants 

 should be liberally watered during the period of growth and flowering. 



Lily bulbs will be foriuarded as they matiiye. As a rule, we can furnish Candi- 

 dum and Harrisii from August on, Croceum and Tenicifolium fro??i September on, the 

 entire balance during October atid A^ove/nber. 



Auratxxm {Golden Banded Lily.) Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large, grace- 

 ful, fragrant flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly 

 studded with chocolate crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden yel- 

 low ; 3 to 5 feet ; July-Sept. 10, 15 and 25 cts each ; i^LOO, $1.50 and $2.00 per doz. 

 Auratum Rubro-vittatum. This splendid variety has a band of red running 

 through each petal instead of the gold band as in the type; 3 to 4 feet; August. 50 

 cts. each ; S5.00 per doz. 

 Batemannias. Bright, apricot-tinted flowers ; 3 feet ; July. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 doz. 

 Brownii. Large trumpet-shaped flowers, internally pure white ; externally rich pur- 

 ple ; 4 feet ; July- August. 40 Cts. each ; S4.G0 per doz. 

 Canadense. Bright crimson, with dark spots; 2 to 3 feet ; June-July. 10 cts. 

 each ; §1.00 per doz. 



LiLIUM AUKATUM. 



