Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1906 . 
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INCARVIIXEA (The Hardy Gloxinia). 
(Ready in October) 
Delavayi. A new hardy tuberous-rooted plant, with fine, fern-like foliage 
and beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of a deep rose-carmine color, with 
yellow throat, borne in clusters on stems 18 inches high. 25 cts. each • 
$2.50 per doz. 
Graildiflora. A new and rare variety, with flowers one-halflarger than the 
above and of a brighter color. $1.00 each. 
IXIAS (African Corn Lily). 
These charming half-hardy bulbs, from the Cape of Good Hope, are very 
ornamental for indoor culture, or planted outdoors in well-drained and pro¬ 
tected borders, They are graceful ingrowth. The flowers are of the most 
brilliant, rich and varied hues. (See cut ) 
Crateroides. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 25 cts. per doz; $1.50 per 100. 
Mixed. All colors. 12 cts. per doz.; 75 cts per 100; $6 00 per 1000. 
LAC II ENA 1.1A (Cape Cowslip or Leopard Lily). 
This beautiful genus of half-harly 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 
foliage. Of easiest growth ; can be 
had in bloom at Chiistmas, and lasts 
for a long time. 
Pendula. Vigorous species; bright 
red, tipped with sea-green and pur¬ 
ple. 20 cts each ; $2.00 per doz. 
Tricolor Very free-llowering ; spot¬ 
ted yellow flowers, margined with 
green and red ; early. 15 cts. each ; 
$1 50 per doz. 
Nelsonl. A beautiful and distinct 
variety with golden-yellow flowers; 
one of the best. 20 cts. each ; $2 0C 
per doz. 
One each of the three sorts for 50 cts. 
LECCOJUM VEIl- 
MJM (.Spring Snowflake). 
Pretty bulbous plants allied to the 
Snowdrop, but of much stronger and 
bolder habit, growing in rich soil from 
1 to 2 feet high, and producing freely 
beautiful large white flowers distinctly 
tipped with green; excellent for cut¬ 
ting. When once planted they take 
care of themselves, and should have a 
place in all hardy collections; can also 
be grown in pots. 25 Cts. per doz.; 
$1.50 per 100. 
IxiAS. 
Lily of the Valley. 
Blub Grape Hyacinths.' (Muscaria.) 
1,11.Y OF 
THE YAEEEY. 
(Ready in November.) 
One of the most charming of 
spring-flowering plants, bearing 
slender stems with tiny bells ; de¬ 
liciously 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 fr< m Ger¬ 
many during November, and should 
be planted soon after their receipt. 
The simplest method for indoor cul¬ 
ture is to place a bundle of 25 pips 
in a 7 or 8 inch pot, filling it up 
with sand, mass or light soil, allow¬ 
ing 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 subject¬ 
ed to frost, which materially 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 he put in 
a shaded place in a temperature of about 70 degrees, and when the spikes 
are 3 or 4 inches high they may be brought to where they are to perfect 
their flowers. 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, hut we recommend clumps 
as most suitable for outdoor planting. 25 cts. per doz.; bundles of 
25 for 40 cts.; $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. if wanted by mail, 
add 5 cts. per doz. for postage. 
Strong Clumps. For outdoor planting. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per 
doz.; $18 00 per 100. 
Clumps can only be sent by express or freight at purchaser' s expense. 
MUSCARIA (Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). 
Botryoides (Grape Hyacinth). One of the prettiest of early spring- 
flo wering bulbs, growing about 6 inches liigli and throwing tip 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. 8 to 12 bulbs 
in a 6-inch pan make a pretty plant for window decoration, blooming 
naturally about Easter time. 
Blue Grape Hyacinths. lOcts. per doz.; 60 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 
White Grape Hyacinths (Pearls of Spain). 20 cts per doz.; $1.00 
per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 
Monstrosum (Feathered Hyacinth). An odd and 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 resemble ptnple 
feathers; perfectly hardy and will grow anywhere. 20 cts. per doz.; 
$1.25 per 100. 
