. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1895. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Agapanthus. AGAPANTHUS. (African Lily.) Splendid ornamental plants, bearing large clusters of bright blue and pure white flowers on long flower stalks, and lasting a iong time 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, requir- ing but slight protection. It is a rapid grower and
. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1895. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Agapanthus. AGAPANTHUS. (African Lily.) Splendid ornamental plants, bearing large clusters of bright blue and pure white flowers on long flower stalks, and lasting a iong time 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, requir- ing but slight protection. It is a rapid grower and gross feeder, and the chief point in its cultiva- tion is to divide the plants before the pots or tubs become over- crowded with roots. Strong clumps. Ready in November. Umbellatus. Bright blue. 20 cts. each ; by mail, 10 cts. extra; §2 per doz. Umbellatus albus. Pure white. 40 cts. each ; by mail, 10 cts. extra ; $ per doz. Amaryllis vittata hybrids. Amaryllis vallota purpurea. BRODIAEA. Beautiful half-hardy California bulbs, blooming in pendent clus- ters on long, slender stems. It is easily forced, and may be grown in the greenhouse or coldframe, or, if planted out in the spring in clumps or masses, will flower freely in June or July. Coccinea (Floral Firecracker). Crimson, tipped light green. 3 for 10 cts., 40 cts. per doz., S3 per 100. Mixed Varieties. In many beautiful colors. 3 for 10 cts., 30 doz., S3 100. BABIANA. A charming genus with leaves of darkest green, thickly covered with downy hairs, and bearing showy spikes of flowers. They should have the protection of a coldframe, and are very successfully grown in pots. Height, 6 to 9 inches. Mixed Varieties. 3 for 10 cts., 35 cts. per doz. GLADIOLUS, "THE ; A lovelv pure white form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. The flowers are freely borne on long stems, and can be forced into bloom at a time when flowers are scarce. Six bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch pot. Equally good for forcing or blooming
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