Dreer's autumn catalogue 1915 (1915) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1915 dreersautumncata1915henr Year: 1915 34 IllU 1lfliRrADRKR-PHI[ADtLPHIAJy\^BULBS FOR^LLPIjANTINCr S P1K.« A G L A DSTON b. Uniflora (Spring Star Flower). A pretty liltle plant, suitable either for pot culture or open border, grows about 6 inches high and bears star-shaped flowers of a delicate blue- white; fragrant. 15 els. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $ per 1000. Purpurea (ScarborougJi, Lihj). A valuable free-flowering summer and autumn blooming Amaryllis; color rich red. It is one of the few really
Dreer's autumn catalogue 1915 (1915) Dreer's autumn catalogue 1915 dreersautumncata1915henr Year: 1915 34 IllU 1lfliRrADRKR-PHI[ADtLPHIAJy\^BULBS FOR^LLPIjANTINCr S P1K.« A G L A DSTON b. Uniflora (Spring Star Flower). A pretty liltle plant, suitable either for pot culture or open border, grows about 6 inches high and bears star-shaped flowers of a delicate blue- white; fragrant. 15 els. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $ per 1000. Purpurea (ScarborougJi, Lihj). A valuable free-flowering summer and autumn blooming Amaryllis; color rich red. It is one of the few really good window plants. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. ZEPHYRANTHES. (Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies.) Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, somewhat resembling the Crocus in appearance; very effective for planting in the border in May, flowering with great profusion during the summer. They are also most suitable for pot culture. 6 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine display during the winter and spring. {Ready in October.) Alba. Pure white. 6 each; 60 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. Rosea. Large rose-colored flowers. 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. SPIRAEA OR ASTILBE. {Ready in November.) As a pot plant for the cool conservatory or window garden this is one of the most satisfactory and easiest to grow; the clumps or roots should be put into pots or pans just large enough to hold them, as soon as received in November, given a thorough watering and set outside in a sheltered position and covered with ashes or litter. For Easter flowering bring them into the house from eight to ten weeks in ad\ance of that dale. For the best results keep them cool and give plenty of water. Also very desirable for the hardy border, blooming outdoors in June, and prefer a partially shaded position. Gladstone. This grand variety is a favorite with the lead- ing growers, who are unanimous in declaring it the finest in existence. The plants form very symmetrical, bu
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