Dreer's garden calendar for 1887 . dreersgardencale1887henr Year: 1887 Buttercup.'' CARNATIONS. Buttercup. Rich golden yellow, with a few streaks of clear carmine; Of vigorous habit and very floriferous. The florets are large, full, and very double, from 2\ to 3 inches in diameter. Dawn. This is a new departure in Carnations, being neither what is called a straight or solid color, or variegated, but a blending from the centre of the flower outwards, of a soft delicate pink or rose color to pure white at the edge, delightful fragrance. Field of Gold. This is a pure yellow Carnation of strong g
Dreer's garden calendar for 1887 . dreersgardencale1887henr Year: 1887 Buttercup.'' CARNATIONS. Buttercup. Rich golden yellow, with a few streaks of clear carmine; Of vigorous habit and very floriferous. The florets are large, full, and very double, from 2\ to 3 inches in diameter. Dawn. This is a new departure in Carnations, being neither what is called a straight or solid color, or variegated, but a blending from the centre of the flower outwards, of a soft delicate pink or rose color to pure white at the edge, delightful fragrance. Field of Gold. This is a pure yellow Carnation of strong growth and very profuse flowering late in the season. There is no stripe at all in it. F. Mangold. One of the finest dark varieties in cultivation, of a deep rich crimson and finely fringed. Mrs. Carnegie. White, delicately pencilled and laced with rosy carmine, finely fringed; a good strong grower. Quaker City. Very dwarf and compact growing variety, large perfectly pure white flowers; an extraordinary bloomer. It is especially valuable during Eastertide, as it comes into bloom in Feb- ruary, and is a complete mass of flowers until July. If wintered in a cold frame, will bloom all summer. Scarlet Gem. This is by far the finest scarlet Car- nation yet introduced. Its color is a rich, dazzling scarlet, of dwarf vigorous habit, and remarkably free flowering. It will undoubtedly supersede all other scarlets. Strong stock plants, $ per doz. Sunrise. A grand one; vigorous grower; habit good; color light bull', flaked with bright red; flowers large, and of good shape ; fragrant and free; does not burst, and can be cut with long stems. Unsurpassed for pot culture. The Century. Of remarkably strong, healthy growth, medium height, and early constant bloomer: of a rich glowing carmine color, full and double ; rich clove fragrance. 30 cts. each; set of nine varieties for $ CARNATIONSâSELECT LIST. Allegatiere. Large bright scarlet. Admiral Farragut. Creamy white, edged purple. Ast
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