. Dreer's bulbs 1921. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. /flEinyADim^ BULE5 ^°.mLL PLANTING >HlHPEIiPMl^ 21 CROCUS This brillant and universally admired spring flower will thrive in any soil or situation, but to be brought to the highest perfection it should be grown in an open bed or border of deep, rich sandy loam. When planted in large groups or lines of distinct colors, the effect is very striking. They are invaluable for pot culture. To secure a succession of blooms commence planting early
. Dreer's bulbs 1921. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. /flEinyADim^ BULE5 ^°.mLL PLANTING >HlHPEIiPMl^ 21 CROCUS This brillant and universally admired spring flower will thrive in any soil or situation, but to be brought to the highest perfection it should be grown in an open bed or border of deep, rich sandy loam. When planted in large groups or lines of distinct colors, the effect is very striking. They are invaluable for pot culture. To secure a succession of blooms commence planting early in October, 6 or 8 bulbs in a pot (the named varieties are best for this purpose), using rich soil and planting about half an inch deep. They can also be grown in saucers or bowls, in prepared bulb fibre or in water and pebbles, in the same way as the Chinese Sacred Lily. For complete cultural notes see our new book, "Hints on the Or owing of ; Price, 25 cts.; or sent free to customers if asked for at time of ordering. I>RK£R'S GIANT NAMED CROCUS These are large bulbs of the best of the newer hybrid and standard varieties, and are remarkable for richness of color and size of their flowers, and are the best to use for pot culture or where extra fine results are wanted. Caesar. One of the new Hybrids, with very large flowers of rich purple. Kathleen Parlow. The finest pure white of the new hybrids, extra large cup-shaped flowers with orange anthers. King of the Whites. The best pure white of the older sorts; very free-flowering. Maminoth Yellow. Golden yellow, very large bulbs, producing a mass of flowers. Pallas. A very showy new hybrid, flowers prettily striped lilac on a white ground; orange anthers. Purpurea Grandif lora. The richest purple of the standard sorts; very effective. Price. Any of the above, in selected bulbs, 35 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; $ per Dkeer's Improved Purity Freesias CROCUS IN MIXTURE These are offered on page 20. 25
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