. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1898 bulbs, plants, seeds &c. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 19. FREESIA. IXI AS. Fkeesia Refkacta Alba IXIAS. These charming half-hardy bulbs are very ornamental for indoor cul- ture, or planted outdoors in well- drained and protected borders. They are graceful in growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $
. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1898 bulbs, plants, seeds &c. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 19. FREESIA. IXI AS. Fkeesia Refkacta Alba IXIAS. These charming half-hardy bulbs are very ornamental for indoor cul- ture, or planted outdoors in well- drained and protected borders. They are graceful in growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $ per 100. Yiridiflora. A curiosity, one of the few plants bearing a green flower, the color being a beauti- ful tea-green with a dark eye, very effective. 15c. each, § per doz. Mixed. All colors. (See cut.) 3 for 5 cts., 15 cts. per doz., § per 100. LACHENALIA. This beautiful genus of half-hardy bulbs is comparatively new in this country, owing, no doubt, to the hitherto prohibitive price. The few specimens exhibited at horticultural shows created 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 Christmas, and lasts for a very long time. Peildula. Vigorous species ; bright red, tipped with sea-green and purple. 20 cts. each, §200 per doz. Tricolor. Very free flowering; spotted yellow flowers, margined with green and red; early. 20 cts. each, §200 per doz. LILY OF THE VALLEY. One of the most charming of spring flowering plants, bearing slender stems set with tiny bells, which diffuse a delicious odor. They are largely used for forcing in winter and can be flowered in the house. To secure good results, the pips or crowns should be kept in a cold place until wanted for flowering. If they have been kept in a frozen state, they should be gradually thawed out before placing in heat. They should not be allowed to become dry, or the labor spent will be in
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