MISCELLANEOUS BULBS AND ROOTS 



On the following pages we offer a list of the more important miscellaneous spring-flowering bulbs and roots; unless otherwise noted 

 these will be ready for delivery about the middle of September, place your order now and the bulbs will be sent as soon as 

 ready. A complete list of miscellaneous items will be given in our Autumn Catalogue ready early in September. 



Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrid. There is nothing that will give the amateur greater 

 pleasure for the window garden than these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so easily 

 managed. The strain we offer is the finest that has ever been produced in this country, 

 strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with from four to six gigantic blooms of the most 

 perfect form, ranging in color from pure white grounds with varied markings of rose, red 

 and crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, crimson, bright red, cherry, and almost 

 maroon. Cultural leaflet free on request. Large strong bulbs ready after Oct. 25th in 

 mixture only. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Poppy-flowered Anemones 



They succeed best in a light rich, well-drained loam. Plant in November, and cover with 

 leaves, straw or long manure on the approach of winter. For pot culture, fill with any rich, 

 porous compost, with good drainage, planting 4 roots in a 5-inch pot; place in a cold frame, 

 or any moderately cool situation, giving very little water until the plants appear; then 

 remove to greenhouse or sitting room window. Also suitable for Rock Gardens in the 

 milder parts of the country. 



Giant French Mixed (De Caen). Containing a wonderful range of colors, including blue, 



rose, white, scarlet, etc. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 

 Blue Poppy. Large single blue flowers. Resembling a blue poppy. 75 cts. per doz.; 



$5.00 per 100. 



His Excellency. Flowers large, a brilliant deep scarlet shade, thick strong petals and 

 long stems. Resembling a beautiful red poppy. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



St. Brigid. A celebrated Irish strain of 

 semi-double flowering Poppy Anemones, in 

 a multitude of charming colors, ranging from 

 pure white to deepest maroon, including all 

 intermediate shades, such as rose, red, pink, 

 blue, etc., etc. They require the same 

 treatment as the French Anemones offered 

 above. Mixed colors only. 75 cts. per doz.; 

 S5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



St. Brigid Anemone 



White Calla Lily 



Calla Lilies 



(Arum Lilies or Lily of the Nile) 



Ready in September 

 White Calla {Richardia Aethiopica). Pot 

 as soon as received in good, rich soil, 

 using 6- to 8-inch pot, place in dark until 

 well rooted, then give water, light and 

 heat in abundance. Extra large roots: 

 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. Mammoth 

 roots: 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Godfrey Everblooming White Calla. 



A great improvement over the ordinary 

 White Calla, being of even freer growth 

 and much more floriferous over a longer 

 ' season, the flowers, while a trifle smaller 

 than the old-fashioned Calla, are of purer 

 white and delicately scented. Extra large 

 flowering roots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz. Mammoth roots, 40 cts. each; 

 S4.00 per dozen. 



Chionodoxa 



Golden Yellow Calla (Richardia Elliottiana). This is the best of the yellow Callas 

 its flowers being as large as the popular white variety, but of a rich, lustrous golden 

 yellow of velvety texture; the foliage is dark green, with translucent creamy-white 

 spots, which adds much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, ready end of October, 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



ChionodOXa (Glory of the Snow ) 



Splendid for the Rock Garden 

 Luciliae. One of the most beautiful of our spring-flowering bulbs, coming into flower 

 soon after the snow is gone. Grows well in any good garden soil, and when once 

 planted requires no further care. Flowers of brilliant sky-blue color, with white 

 centre. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 



Sardensis. Almost identical to the above, the chief difference being in color, which 

 is rich blue with a slight white eye. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 



ROCK GARDENS (Rockwell). Full information on this popular subject, $1.00 per copy, postpaid 



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