Dreer's autumn 1903 catalogue (1903) Dreer's autumn 1903 catalogue dreersautumn19031903henr Year: 1903 Agafanthlis. AEEIUMS. Bulbous plant of the very easiest culture, re- quiring little attention and giving good returns. Neapolitanum. An excellent variety for win- ter flowering, extensively forced by florists for cut flowers. Its flower stems are 20 inches high, supporting a large cluster of delicate white starry flowers; sure to bloom splendidly in any window. (See cut.) 20 cts. per doz.; $100 per 100. Hermetti grandiflorum. A variety similar to the preceding, but d\^arfer, and splendidly
Dreer's autumn 1903 catalogue (1903) Dreer's autumn 1903 catalogue dreersautumn19031903henr Year: 1903 Agafanthlis. AEEIUMS. Bulbous plant of the very easiest culture, re- quiring little attention and giving good returns. Neapolitanum. An excellent variety for win- ter flowering, extensively forced by florists for cut flowers. Its flower stems are 20 inches high, supporting a large cluster of delicate white starry flowers; sure to bloom splendidly in any window. (See cut.) 20 cts. per doz.; $100 per 100. Hermetti grandiflorum. A variety similar to the preceding, but d\^arfer, and splendidly adapted for pot culture. 20 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. Aureum. (Golden Allium). Bright yellow; perfectly hardy; blooms in June. 20 cts. per doz.; 75 Cts. per 100. Allium Neapolitanum, AMARYI^L,IS (Knisht's Startily). Splendid flowering bulbs, suitable for greenhouse, room, or garden cultivation. For indoor use they should be grown in pots, well-drained, in a soil of equal parts of peat, leaf-mold and loam. After flowering, the bulbs must be lipened off by dis- continuing water as the foliage shows signs of dying. When at rest, stove away in a dry, cool place, leaving the bulbs in the pots. (Ready in October.') Aulica Platypetala {Lily of the Palace). Immense flowers of intense crimson, tipped green. 75 cts. each; $7 50 per doz. Belladonna -Major {Belladonna Lily). Beautiful silveiy white, turning to soft rose as the flower ages. 15 cts. each ; $ per doz. Defiance. A grand strong growing variety, often blooming several times in a season. Very large flowers, of a deep carmine striped with white. 60 cts. each ; $ per doz. Equestre (Barbadoes spice Lily). Bright orange scarlet, with a white star-shaped centre ; quite fragrant. 20 cts. each ; $2 00 per doz. FormOsJssJma [Jacobcean Lily). Crimson ; blooming early in the summer. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. Johnsonii. Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color, striped with white. Fine bulbs, 25 cts
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