Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1904. 
CALLA LILIES. 
White Calla (Richardia Athiopica), The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well-kn 
of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best window plants. 
them dormant from the middle of June unul the last of August, repot in good rich soil, 
using 6 to 8-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be 
most satisfactory. (See cut.) Good roots, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. Exira large 
roots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Mammoth roots, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
66 Little Gem.’’ A miniature variety of the White Calla, growing from 9 inches to 1 foot 
in height; itis very free-flowering and fine for pot culture, The flowers are less than one- 
half the size of the common variety, and can be used in bouguets, ete. 10 cts. each; 
$1.00 per doz. 
Black (Aun Sanctum). This interesting variety from the Holy Land resembles in 
habit and foliage the White Calla, with flowers of a rich purple color over a foot in 
length and 4 to 6 inches across; the spike or spadix fs about 10 inches long, and of an 
ebony-black color. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz. 
Spotted-leaf (Richardia alba maculata). The leaves of this variety are deep green, 
with numerous white spots, which g4fve the plant a very ornamental appearance. The 
flowers are white, with a black centre; they grow freely either indoors or out. (Ready 
in October.) 10 cts. each; $1.00 per «loz. 
Golden Yellow (Richardia Elfiottiana). Entirely distinct and unlike all other forms of 
yellow Callas; it has the same habit of growth as the ordinary white variety, with flow- 
ers of the same size and shape, but of a rich, clear, lustrous golden-yellow color; the 
foliage is dark green, with a number of translucent creamy-white spots, which add much 
to its beauty. Strong bulbs, $1.00 each. 
One each of the 5 Callas, 
roots, for $1.25. 
Callas by matl, 15 cts. per doz, 
Single bulbs 
charge. 
COLCHICUM. 
(Autumn-flowering Crocus.) 
Autumnale (Jhadow Saffron). Very 
effective and handsome hardy plants, 
strong 
extrit, 
matled without» extra 
the flowers of which come through 
the ground without the leaves in 
the fall, the leaves appearing the 
following spring. The flowers com- 
prise many shades of white, purple, 
rose, striped, etc. 5 cts. each; 50 
cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Parkinsoni, A distinct and_beauti- 
ful sort, remarkable for the peculiar 
arrangement of color in its flowers, 
they being checkered with dark pur- 
ple on a white ground; unique. 4 
cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 
per 100. 
For Spring Flowering Crocus see 
next page. 
Waite Catra. 
the time of planting the soil shonld 1 
They should be planted 
2 or 8 in a clump, 6 
inches deep, and then 
left alone for | years, 
When established they 
flower abundantly, and ‘S 
the stems should not be 
cut off, but ‘allowed to 
decay naturally. Aslight * 
covering during the win- , 
ter is beneficial. (See 
cut.) 
Superfine Mixed. In- 
cluding red, yellow 
and shades of orange: 
12 cts. each ; $1.25 per 
doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Add 2 cts. each for 
postage. 
Crown ImPERIALS. 
soil, and if it can be said to have preferences, it is for a deep loam. 
own plant 
To aid profuse blooming keep 
Brack CALLA. 
CLIVIA. 
(Imantophyllum.) 
Miniatum, 
of the easiest culture, and most de- 
A pretty lily-like plant 
sirable house plant; it flowers dur- 
ing the spring and summer months, 
remaining in bloom for a 
long 
period. about 2 
inches long, and are borne in dense 
The flowers are 
clusters of from ten to twenty flow- 
ers on each ; in color it is of a fine 
orange-red shading to buff. Extra 
strong plants in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. 
each. 
Crown Imperials. 
Very showy and stately early spring- 
blooming plants. The flowers are bell- 
shaped, and are borne in a whorl at 
the top of the plant, which grows from 
3 to 4 feet high. 
will grow well in any good garden 
At 
»e deeply trenched and well manured. 
The Crown Imperials 
Ciivia. 
The beautiful Narcissus shown in colors on the cover of this Catalogue are offered on page 11. 
