Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue : bulbs, plants, seeds &c dreers1897autumn1897henr Year: 1897 Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897. 15 ANOMATHECA CRUEMA. A pretty little bulbous plant from South Africa, which is quite hardy with slight protection, but does best when grown in frames or a cool greenhouse. Grows 8 lo 12 inches high, producing in quantity pretty flowers i inch across of a dazzling rosy carmine color, with a dark crimson spot on the three lower petals; a good companion plant and fine contrast to the Freeaia, which it somewhat resembles. (See cut.) 3 for
Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue : bulbs, plants, seeds &c dreers1897autumn1897henr Year: 1897 Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897. 15 ANOMATHECA CRUEMA. A pretty little bulbous plant from South Africa, which is quite hardy with slight protection, but does best when grown in frames or a cool greenhouse. Grows 8 lo 12 inches high, producing in quantity pretty flowers i inch across of a dazzling rosy carmine color, with a dark crimson spot on the three lower petals; a good companion plant and fine contrast to the Freeaia, which it somewhat resembles. (See cut.) 3 for 12 cts., 40 cts. per doz., y-p $ per 100. BABIANA. A charming genus with leaves of darkest green, thickly covered y& with downy hairs, and bearing showy spikes of flowers. They should have the protection of a ^s. cold frame, and are very success- jjj fully grown in pots. Height, 6 ' to 9 inches. Mixed Varieties. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., § per 100.
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