. Dreer's 1900 autumn catalogue of bulbs, plants, seeds, etc. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. MISCELLANEOUS BULBS and ROOTS. Unless othei"wise spfcified all Bulbs and Roots are ready for delivery in September. ACHIMENES. Tropical plants for summer blooming; the scaly tubers must be preserved en- tirely dry during the winter. In early spring pot in peat, sand, and a little light soil. They delight in heat, moisture, and shade while growing, but in a cooler temperature when i
. Dreer's 1900 autumn catalogue of bulbs, plants, seeds, etc. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. MISCELLANEOUS BULBS and ROOTS. Unless othei"wise spfcified all Bulbs and Roots are ready for delivery in September. ACHIMENES. Tropical plants for summer blooming; the scaly tubers must be preserved en- tirely dry during the winter. In early spring pot in peat, sand, and a little light soil. They delight in heat, moisture, and shade while growing, but in a cooler temperature when in bloom. Do not water the foliage. Excellent for {Ready in December.) Six choice varieties named, 10 cts. each; § per doz. AGAPANTHUS (African tUy). Splendid ornamental plants, bearing large clusters of bright blue and pure while flowers on long flower stalks, and lasting a long lime in bloom. There is no finer plant than this for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn, terrace, or piazza. It does well in the house or greenhouse in winter, requiring but slight protection. It is a rapid grower and gross feeder, and the chief point in its cultivation is to divide the plants before the pots or tubs become overcrowded with roots. Strong clumps. (See cut.) Bright blue. 20 cts. each ; ;? per doz. — albUS. Pure white. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. — MooreailUS. This compact growing variety, though introduced in 1879, has been but little disseminated, not because its value was not known, but on account of scarcity. It is of dvvarfer, more compact habit than the type and much freer flowering, even the smallest plants throvyingup strong flower spikes, with large um- bels of 30 to 50 beautiful dark blue flowers. It should find a place in every garden. 15 cts. each ; per doz. AI^I^SUMS. Bulbous plant of the very easiest culture, requiring lillle attention and giving good returns. NeapolitailUlH. An excellent variety for win
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