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IREER'S j^UTUMN (CATALOGUE. 



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Mixed Ckocus. 



Snowdrops. 



e-Roeus. 



A universal favorite, being neat, dwarf and 

 :ompact, and varied in all the essential shades 

 if color for producing harmony of effect. The 

 irincipal adaptation of this bulb consists in its 

 uitability for planting near the edges of flower 

 (orders, or among plants or shubberv, where its 

 removal is not necessary. These improve for 

 some years if not disturbed. To secure a 

 succession of blooms in pots, commence early 

 in October with six or eight bulbs in each pot, 

 using rich soil, and planting about an inch deep. 

 Place the pots on a surface of ashes, cover the 

 top one inch deep with soil, until the leaves 

 appear, when they may be removed to the 

 louse. 



HYBRID NAMED CROCUS. 



These are composed of all the best and most 

 beautiful varieties, and are remarkable for 

 richness of color and the immense size of their 

 flowers. 



Per 100 Per 1000 



Albion, large striped $0 20 $1 00 



Baron Brunnow, large bright 



purple : 20 1 00 



David Rizzio, fine dark purple 20 1 00 



Queen Victoria, pure white. . . 20 100 

 Sir "Walter Scott, white, strip'd 



lilac 20 1 00 



Mammoth, yellow 20 1 00 



Cloth of Silver, white 20 1 00 



Cloth of Gold, yellow 15 75 



MIXED CROCUS. 



Perdoz. Per 100 Per 1000 



Yellow $0 10 $0 60 $5 00 



Blue and Purple 10 60 5 00 



White 10 60 5 00 



Striped and Variegated 10 60 5 00 



Mixed, all colors 10 60 5 00 



By mail postpaid at doz. rates ; 15 cts. addi- 

 tional per 100 



The charming Snowdrop is the first of all 

 flowers to herald the approach of spring. It 

 can frequently be seen in bloom when the 

 ground is white with snow, as it takes every 

 advantage and hastens to display its graceful 

 snow-white bells before winter has disappeared. 

 In conjunction with Chionodoxa and Scilla a 

 matchless effect can be produced. As the bulbs 

 are small, they should be planted liberally in 

 order to obtain immediate results. Banks, 

 grassy slopes, edging, or rock work will suit all 

 of these bulbs. They should not be disturbed 

 often if a fine display is desired. 



The Snow-Flake, (Leucojum,) is sometimes 

 called the Large Snowdrop, from its resemblance 

 to this delicate flower. It is much larger, and 

 more robust in habit. Once planted, it manages 

 to take care of itself. This does not flower 

 until later in the season. 

 Single Snowdrop (GaJanthus nivalis). Pure 



white graceful bells. Early flowering. 25 cts. 



per dozen ; $1.50 per 100 ; 812.00 per 1000. 

 Double Snowdrop (GalanthusnivaJisfl.pl.). 



Flowers perfectly double, pure white. 5 cts. 



each : 30 cts. per dozen ; 82.00 per 100. Giant Snowdrop 



Elwes' Giant Snowdrop (GaJanthus Elwesi). The largest and most beautiful, flowers snow-white, with 



emerald green tube. 5 cts. each ; 30 cts. per dozen ; $2.00 per 100. 

 Spring Snowfiake (Leucojum Vernum). Flowers white with bright green spots on tips of petals ; they 



resemble the Snowdrop, but are much larger. 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per dozen ; §3.00 per 100. 



