Dreer's autumn catalogue 1916 (1916) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1916 dreersautumncata1916henr Year: 1916 Muscari, Grape Hyacinth One of the prettiest of early spring flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing up nu- merous spikes of clear blue or white flowers, which resemble a miniature inverted bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves, and for this reason they are largely used for naturalizing, especially amongst the grass and in woods or other shady places; while in clumps or lines in the garden they are very effective. 8 to 12 bulbs
Dreer's autumn catalogue 1916 (1916) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1916 dreersautumncata1916henr Year: 1916 Muscari, Grape Hyacinth One of the prettiest of early spring flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing up nu- merous spikes of clear blue or white flowers, which resemble a miniature inverted bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves, and for this reason they are largely used for naturalizing, especially amongst the grass and in woods or other shady places; while in clumps or lines in the garden they are very effective. 8 to 12 bulbs in a 6-inch pan make a pretty plant for window decoration, blooming about Easter. Blue Grape Hyacinths. per 1000. Clear blue. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100.; $ White Grape Hyacinths {Pearls of Spain). $ per 100; $ per 1000. Pure white. 20 cts. per doz., Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths A strong growing variety producing much larger spikes of flowers than the ordinary Blue Grape Hyacinth. Color clear light blue; very showy. 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Plumosus {Feathered Hyacinth). An odd and interesting variety, growing a foot or more high, producing spikes of purplish mauve flowers, which are cut up into wavy filaments in such a way as to resemble purple feathers; perfectly hardy and will grow anywhere. 25 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per 1000. Orinthogalum NOTE.—All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charge*. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent, to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River.
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