22 Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 
LILY of the VALLEY. 
One of the most charming of spring- 
flowering plants, bearing slender stems 
with tiny bells; deliciously fragrant. They 
are largely used for forcing in winter and 
spring, and can readily be flowered in the 
house. The pips or crowns are received 
each year from Germany during Novem- 
ber, and they may be planted any~time 
alter their receipt, as long as they can: be 
had in good condition, The simplest 
method for indoor culture is to place a 
bundle of 25 pips in a 7 or 8-inch pot, fill= 
ing it ap with sand, moss or light soil, 
allowing the points of the pips to be about 
an inch above the surface. They should 
then be placed out of doors in a shaded 
place. and subjected to frost, which ma- 
terially. helps in their quick flowering. 
The pots can be brought indoors as wanted, 
and if frozen should be thawed out slowly, 
after which they may be put in a shaded 
place in a temperature of about 70 de- 
grees, and when the spikes are 3 or + . 
inches high they may be brought to where 
they are. to perfect their Howers. The en- 
tire operation from the time of bringing 
them indoors until in flower does not take . 
over a month. By having a number of pots and bringing in 
at intervals, a continuous display can be had throughout the 
winter and spring months. 
Selected Pips. For forcing or planting 
out, but we recommend cluinps as most 
suitable for outdoor pianting. 25. cts: 
per doz.; bundles of 25 for 40 cts.; 
$1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1,000. tf 
wanted by mail, add 3 cts. per doz. for 
postage. 
Strong Imported Clumps. For out- 
door planting. 25 cts, each; $2.80 per 
doz.; 518.00 per 100. 
Clumps can only be sent by express or 
freight at customers expesise. 
NERINE SARNIENSIS 
(Guernsey Lily.) 
Li_y OF THE VALLEY. 
LACHENALITA. 
This-beautiful genus of half-hardy bulbs is comparatively rare 
in this country. The few specimens exhibited at horticultural 
shows create quite a sensation, owing to their profusion of bloom 
and their bright, diversified colors, 
as well as their ornamental foli- 
age. Of easiest growth; can be 
had in bloom at .Christmas, and 
lasts for a long time. (See cut.) 
'-Penduia.. Vigorous species; 
bright red, tipped with sea green 
and purple. 15 cts. each ; $1.40 
per doz. 
‘Tricolor. Very free-flowering; 
spotted yellow flowers, margined 
with green and red; early. 15 
cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 
-Nelsoni, A_ beautiful and dis- 
tinct variety with golden-yellow 
flowers; oneof the best. 15 cts. 
A beautiful and easily-grown variety of 
Amaryllis. Bulbs potted from September 
till November flower freely through the 
winter months. The lily-like blossoms are 
a brilliant crimson, and in sunlight appear ; Grare Hyacrnrus. each; $1.50 per doz. 
as if sprinkled with gold-dust ; decidedly 
one of the best winter-flowering bulbs. 20 cts. each; $2 00 | MUSCARIA (Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). 
yer doz. : 3 3 
: ' Botryoides (Grape Hyacinth). One of the prettiest of early 
spring-flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing up 
numerous spikes of clear blue or white flowers, which resemble a 
miniature bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and once 
planted take care of themselves; in clumps or lines they are very 
effective. 5 or 6 bulbs in a 4-inch pot make a pretty plant for win- 
dow decoration, blooming naturally about Easter time. (See cut.) 
Blue Grape Hyacinths. 12 cts. per doz; 75 cts. per 100; $6 00 
per 1.0G0. 
White Grape Hyacinths. 20 cts. per doz. $100 per 100; $8.00 
per 1.000. 
Monstrosum (feathered Hyacinth). An odd an interesting variety, 
growing a foot or more high, producing spikes of claret-colored 
flowers, which are cut up into wavy filaments in such a way as to re- 
semble purple feathers; perfectly hardy and will grow anywhere. 20 
cts, per doz.; $1.25 per 100. 
ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. 
(Arabian Star of Bethlehem.) 
A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white flowers 
with a black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor; grows 1] to 2 feet in 
height, and succeeds either outdoors or in pots. Excellent for forcing, 
and largely used by florists for this purpose. Of the easiest cultivation. 
4 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. If wanted by mail, add 
ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. 10 cts. per doz. postage. 
