Dreer's autumn catalogue 1915 (1915) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1915 dreersautumncata1915henr Year: 1915 ' Giant Snowdrops, SNO^VDROPS (GaUnthus). The charming Snowdrop is tlie first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloum when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to dis- play its graceful .snow-white bells before the winter has disa|)peartd. In conjunc- tion with Chionodoxas and Scilla Sibirica a matchless effect can be produced. As the bulbs are small they should be planted liberally in order to obtain imint
Dreer's autumn catalogue 1915 (1915) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1915 dreersautumncata1915henr Year: 1915 ' Giant Snowdrops, SNO^VDROPS (GaUnthus). The charming Snowdrop is tlie first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloum when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to dis- play its graceful .snow-white bells before the winter has disa|)peartd. In conjunc- tion with Chionodoxas and Scilla Sibirica a matchless effect can be produced. As the bulbs are small they should be planted liberally in order to obtain imintdiale results. Banks, grassy slopes, edging or rock- work will suit all these bulbs. They should not be disturbed often if a fine display is desired. Elwes' (iiant. An exceedingly large and beautiful single vaiiety; flowers snow-white, with emerald-green tube. 15 cts. i)er doz.; $ per ]00; $ per 1000. Single. Pure white graceful bells; eariy flowering. 15 cts. per doz.; So cts. per 100; $ per 1000. Double. Flowers perfectly double, pure white. $ per 1000. 2j cts. per doz.; $ per 100; Scilla Campanulata. SPARAXIS. A beautiful class of Ijulbs, allied to the Ixias, and requiring the same treatment, pro- ducing spikes of flowers of the exquisite and brilliant colors. Mixed varieties. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $ per 1000. Dreer»s Hints on tlie Growing of Bulbs. A new book giving all the essential details for growing the various lUilbs offered in this catalogue. Price. 50 or free to customers who n^k for it when orderini;. NOTE.—All Bulb*. Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. o 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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