Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1899 bulbs plants, seeds, etc . e kept in a cold place untilwanted for flowering. If they have been kept in a frozen state, they should be graduallythawed out before placing in heat. They should not be allowed to become dry, or the laborspent will be in vain. If to be forced in greenhouses, the pips should be placed on the benchesand covered with moss, andkept in a steady temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. Water should beliberally supplied and the pips shaded with cloth until the stems are 2 or 3 inches high, whenthe shading should be removed in order to develop the fl
Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1899 bulbs plants, seeds, etc . e kept in a cold place untilwanted for flowering. If they have been kept in a frozen state, they should be graduallythawed out before placing in heat. They should not be allowed to become dry, or the laborspent will be in vain. If to be forced in greenhouses, the pips should be placed on the benchesand covered with moss, andkept in a steady temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. Water should beliberally supplied and the pips shaded with cloth until the stems are 2 or 3 inches high, whenthe shading should be removed in order to develop the flowers. The pips we offer are the bestquality German, and have been grown in deep sandy land. Ready for delivery in Pips. For 25 cts. per doz., bundles of 25 for 40 cts., § per 100, § per 1000. If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per doz. for Imported Clumps. For outdoor planting or forcing. 25 cts. each, $ per doz., § per 100. Clumps can only be sent by express or freight; purchaser paying Lachen.\li,\ Pendula Dreers Autumn Catalog^ue, 1899. 21 LEUCOJUM VERNUM (Spring Snowflake). Pretty bulbous plants allied to the snowdrop, but of much strongerand bolder habit, growing in rich soil from 1 to 2 feet high, andproducing freely beautiful large white flowers distinctly tipped withgreen, excellent for cutting. When once planted they take care ofthemselves, and should have a place in all hardy collections ; canalso be grown in pots. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $ per 100. MUSCARIA (Grape and Feathered Hyacinths). M. BotryoideS. Grape Hyacinth. One of the prettiest of early spring-flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing up numerous spikes of clear blue or white flowers which resemble a miniature bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and when planted in clumps or lines are very effective. 5 or 6 bulbs in a 4-inch pot make a pretty plant for window decoration. Blue Grape Hyacinths, 3 for 5
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