IJreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1906, 
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NERINE SARXIENSIS (Guernsey I.ily). 
A beautiful and easily-grown variety of Amaryllis. The lily-like 
blossoms are a brilliant crimson, and in sunlight appear as if sprinkled 
with gold-dust ; decidedly one of the best winter-flowering bulbs. 25 
cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
ORNITHOGALUM ARABICOE 
(Arabian Star of Ketlilehem.) 
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. 
(See cut.) 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. If -wanted by 
mail, add 10 cts. per doz. postage. No extra charge for single bulbs. 
OXALIS. 
These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house or con¬ 
servatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot ; the pot should 
be kept close to the light to prevent the foliage from growing too long, 
(jrand Duchess. New varieties of great beauty ; of dwarf, sturdy 
growth, throwing their large, exquisite flowers well above the foliage. 
Extremely free-flowering, never being out of bloom from November 
till June. One of the most desirable for window culture. We offer 
them in three distinct colors, Pink, White and Lavender. 
Bermuda Buttercup. One of the finest of winter-flowering plants 
for pot culture, of strong, luxuriant growth. 1 he great profusion of 
bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for 
weeks is astonishing. The flowers 
are of the purest bright buttercup- 
yellow. (See cut.) 
Bowiei. Brilliant carmine rose. 
Double Yellow {Luteafl.pl.).' 3 
cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $2,00 
per 100 
Versicolor. Red, violet and white. 
Price of any of the above (except 
where noted), 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. 
per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 
Mixed, containing a large number 
of varieties. 3 for 5 cts.; 15 cts. 
per doz; $1.00 per 100. 
PUSCHKINIA, 
Libanotica {Striped Squill). A 
beautiful hardy spring-flowering 
bulb; looks like a gigantic Scilla 
Sibirica ; the flowers, however, are 
blue-white, with a darker stripe 
through the centre of each petal. 
Begins blooming in March, and 
continues in good condition for 
weeks. 3 cts. each ; 30 cts. per 
doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
Oknithogai.um Arabicum. 
RANUNCULUS. 
These beautiful dwarf-flowering 
bulbs delight in a cool, moist atmos¬ 
phere, and will repay extra care in 
cultivation. The curious, tooth-like 
bulbs may be kept out of the ground 
without injury for a long time, and if 
planted in spring in a cool, shady* 
situation will generally give satisfac¬ 
tory results. They are also desirable 
for pot culture and for growing in 
frames in the spring. 
Persian Mixed. Rose-shaped 
flowers; very double. 
Turban Mixed. Double paeony- 
formed flowers, many vivid colors. 
French Mixed. Rare flowers of 
gorgeous colors. 
Price, any of the above, 15 cts. per 
doz. ; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 
Bfrmuda Buttercup Oxalis. 
SLILLAS (Squills). 
Sibirica. This is one of the prettiest of early 
spring blooming bulbs, of dwarf habit, with 
sprays of exquisite rich blue flowers. Grown in 
masses, in conjunction with Crocus, Chiono- 
doxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. 
20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 
1000. 
Campanulata. (Large or Spanish Blue-belt). 
A beautiful spring-flowering bulb; spikes of 
bell-shaped flowers in blue, white and rose; 
fine for naturalizing in the woods, etc. Mixed 
colors, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 
per 1000. 
Peruviana (Cuban Lily). A charming variety 
for growing in pots, producing magnificent 
umbels of rich blue and white flowers; unlike 
the other sorts, this variety is not hardy. 10 
cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
Scilla Sibirica. 
If Scillus are wanted by mail , add 15 cts. per 
100 for postage. Dozens mailed without extra 
charge. ~ 
Scilla Campanulata. 
If you want to brighten up the hardy border in May , plant Cottage-Garden Tulips. See pages lO and 11. 
