Dreer's bulb list 1887 Dreer's bulb list : 1887 dreersbulblist181887henr Year: 1887 kt& *Tke Snowdrop ( HENRY A. DREER Is the first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage and hastens to display its graceful snow-white bells before winter has disappeared. In conjunction with Chiouodoxa and Scilla a matchless effect can be pro- duced. As the bulbs are small, they should be planted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy slopes, edging, or rock wor
Dreer's bulb list 1887 Dreer's bulb list : 1887 dreersbulblist181887henr Year: 1887 kt& *Tke Snowdrop ( HENRY A. DREER Is the first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage and hastens to display its graceful snow-white bells before winter has disappeared. In conjunction with Chiouodoxa and Scilla a matchless effect can be pro- duced. As the bulbs are small, they should be planted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy slopes, edging, or rock work will suit all of these bulbs. The/ should not be disturbed often if a fine display is desired. Elwes' Giant Snowdrop. (Galanthus Elwesi.) The largest and most beautiful, flowers snow-white, with emerald green tube. Will bear forcing in a cold house. 5 cents each ; 50 cents per dozen ; $ per 100. Double Snowdrop. (Galanthus nivalis fl. pi.) Flowers perfectly double, pure white, not as graceful as the single. 5 cents each ; 50 cents per dozen ; $ per 100. Single Snowdrop. (Galanthus nivalis.) Pure white graceful bells. Early flowering. 30 cents per dozen ; $ per 100. Glory of the Snow. (Chiouodoxa Lticilise.) One of the loveliest of bulbs, its flowers of intense blue, with snow-white centre form a striking contrast with the Snowdrop. It forces readily and as it becomes better known will be largely used. 5 cents each; 50 cents per dozen ; $ per 100. Scilla Siberica. Flowers of a beautiful, deep, rich blue color and borne in profusion. Will force in a cool house ; put 6 bulbs in a 5-inch pot to obtain a good display. 5 cents each ; 50 cents per dozen ; $ per 100. LQiscellaijeous I^ardy Bulbs. For garden culture. When suitable for pots, they are designated. A covering of leaves or long manure is beneficial during winter, but it must be taken off early in the spring. Alstroemeria chiliensis. Mixed. This variety produces its flowers, of various colors, from June
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