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l^REER'S ^UTUMN (CATALOGUE. 



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FREESIAS. 



These are among the most beautiful of all Cape 

 bulbs, possessing a peculiar grace of form, and their 

 fragrance is most delightful, one pot of five or six 

 bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole house. As 

 cut flowers they are extremely valuable, the un- 

 expanded blooms opening in water fill the air with 

 the most delicate perfume, and their endurance is 

 really remarkable. They force very easily, and can 

 be had in flower at Christmas, and continue in suc- 

 cession until June. 



Refracta Alba. Pure white ; delightfully fra- 

 grant. 30 cts. per dozen ; $2.00 per 100. 

 Leichtlini. Pale yellow ; fragrant. 40 cts. per 

 dozen ; $2.50 per 100. 



GLADIOLUS. " THE BRIDE." 



A lovely pure white form of the Gladiolus Col- 

 villi. The flowers are freely borne on long stems, 

 and can be forced into bloom at a time when flowers 

 are scarce. Six bulbs can be planted in a six-inch 

 pot. Equally good for forcing or blooming in the 

 open. 40 cts. per dozen ; §2.50 per 100. 



GLADIOLUS TRISTIS SULPHUREA. 



A new very early flowering variety, excellent for 

 forcing ; does well in the open ground with slight 

 protection. Rare sulphur color. ,50 cts. per dozen ; 

 $3.50 per 100. 



GLOXINIAS. 



We have been making a specialty of the Gloxinia 

 for several years, and have succeeded in producing a 

 strain of unrivalled beauty. The flowers are borne 

 well above the foliage on strong stems. We are con- 

 fident that among the thousands offered not a poor 

 flower will be found. The colors comprise blue, pur- 

 ple, rose, white, and red of various shades. 25 cts. 

 each ; $2.50 per dozen. 



ISMENE CALATHINUM. (Peruvian Sea Daffodil) 



Delightfully fragrant free-flowering bulbs ; excel- 

 lent for pot culture. They require a strong, loamy, 

 well-drained soil, and plenty of pot room. Plant the 

 bulb just under the surface and give plenty of water, 

 keeping always carefully moist. One spike will 

 often produce twelve to fifteen pure white trumpet- 

 shaped flowers, each five inches in length, and the 

 same bulbs, if planted out in April, will bloom again 

 during June and July. 35 cts. each ; $3.00 per 

 dozen. 



IXIAS. 



These charming half-hardy bulbs are very orna- 

 mental for indoor culture, or planted outdoors in 

 well drained and protected borders. They are. grace- 

 ful in growth, and the flowers are of the most bril- 

 liant, rich and varied hues. 

 Ixia Crateroides. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 



40 cts. per dozen ; $3.00 per 100. 

 Ixia Mixed. All colors. 25 cts. per dozen ; $1.50 



per 100. 



IXIOLIRION. (Violet Lily.) 



We may well recommend this as a novelty, it be- 

 ing the first time it is offered in quantity, if at all, 

 in this country. They are Asiatic bulbs, growing 

 from 1 to 1J feet high, having grassy foliage and 

 large trumpet-shaped flowers, borne in a loose, 

 elegant manner. Color, a deep shade of violet blue, 

 hence sometimes called the "Violet Lily." It cer- 

 tainly deserves a place in every collection, be it ever 



Ixiolirion. (Violet Lily.) 

 so select, and while they may be quite hardy, it is not 

 advisable to plant out in ordinary borders without 

 protection. 30 cts. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 



