. Dreer's garden calendar for 1888. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. ACHIMEN'ES. ACHIMENES. Tropical plants for summer blooming ; the scaly tubers must be preserved entirely dry during winter. In early spring, pot in peat, sand, and a little light soil. They de- light in heat, moisture and shade while growing, but in a cooler temperature when in bloom. Do not water the foliage. Excellent for baskets. 6 choice varieties named. 20 cts. each ; $ per doz. ANTHERICUM. Picturatnm. A most distinct and handsome variety, differing from the well-kno
. Dreer's garden calendar for 1888. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. ACHIMEN'ES. ACHIMENES. Tropical plants for summer blooming ; the scaly tubers must be preserved entirely dry during winter. In early spring, pot in peat, sand, and a little light soil. They de- light in heat, moisture and shade while growing, but in a cooler temperature when in bloom. Do not water the foliage. Excellent for baskets. 6 choice varieties named. 20 cts. each ; $ per doz. ANTHERICUM. Picturatnm. A most distinct and handsome variety, differing from the well-known Antheiieum vittatum variegatum in having; a bright yellow band running through the centre of the leaf, edged with bright pea- green; as a plant for the embellishing of window- boxes, baskets or vases it is invaluable. 50 cts. Amaryllis Hybrids. AMARYLLIS. Beautiful flowering bulbs, which should fii:d a place in every garden. They force readily, and by proper care can be had in bloom during the whole year. Anlica, Lily of the Palace. Dark crimson, large and fine. $ each. Belladonna Major. Bright rose pink. 20 cts. each. Formosissima (Jacobsean Lily). Crimson, blooming early in the summer. The flowers have a most grace- ful appearance. 20 cts.; $ per doz. Hybrids of Vittata. White ground, striped with red. $ each. Hybrids of Vittata. Red ground, striped with white. $ each. Johnsoni. Very large flower of a rich crimson scarlet color, striped with white. 75 cts.; $ per Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
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