Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1899 bulbs plants, seeds, etc . THE varieties otifered under this lieadiiig are quite distinct from the Early Flowering soitsoffered on the preceding page, being of a free and graceful habit and growing from 18to 24 inches high and bearing large flowers. Elegant iu outline and of rich colors, and, coming into bloom Irom the middle to the end of May, theyprolong the show of Tulip flowers at least two weeks Allare desirable as cut-flowers, lasting much longer when \cut than the early sorts. Gesneriana and Bouton dOrare especially fine. They are perfectly
Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1899 bulbs plants, seeds, etc . THE varieties otifered under this lieadiiig are quite distinct from the Early Flowering soitsoffered on the preceding page, being of a free and graceful habit and growing from 18to 24 inches high and bearing large flowers. Elegant iu outline and of rich colors, and, coming into bloom Irom the middle to the end of May, theyprolong the show of Tulip flowers at least two weeks Allare desirable as cut-flowers, lasting much longer when \cut than the early sorts. Gesneriana and Bouton dOrare especially fine. They are perfectly hardy, and arcunequaled for planting in a permanent border, improvinreach season. If wanted by mail, add 5 cis. per dozen forpostage. ^ dozens mailed free at prices Gesneriana (True). The tallest, largest-flowered and showiest of all Tulips. Height, 2 feet; flowers very large, on long, strong stems; grand for cutting; color rich, dazzling crnnsuii scarlet, with metallic blue-black centre (See cut.) 8 cts. per I doz., 25 cts. per §
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