Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 210 iHWADREER 4)HIIADtLPHIAft\-^HAREir PEREhhI&L PbANIS- itfll I—1_ . ^2^ _ MJ-U TRITOjUA (Ked-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily). The early, free ;md coiUinuous blooming qualities of the newer varieties liave made Tritomas one of the great bedding plants, and when we consider that there are few plants which arc suit- able for massing under our severe climatic conditions, it is little wonder that such excellent sub- jects should become so popular. All the varieties offered are worthy of culti
Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 210 iHWADREER 4)HIIADtLPHIAft\-^HAREir PEREhhI&L PbANIS- itfll I—1_ . ^2^ _ MJ-U TRITOjUA (Ked-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily). The early, free ;md coiUinuous blooming qualities of the newer varieties liave made Tritomas one of the great bedding plants, and when we consider that there are few plants which arc suit- able for massing under our severe climatic conditions, it is little wonder that such excellent sub- jects should become so popular. All the varieties offered are worthy of cultivation ; they are hardy if given protection, but the most satisfactory method of wintering is to bury the roots in sand in a cool cellar. Chrysantha, Good-sized canary-yellow flowers; Aug. and Sep. 75 cts. each. Coralina, A dwarf variety, rarely exceeding 2J feet, producing freely from Augut to Septem- ber medium-sized spikes of coral-red flowers, shading to yellow. 25 cts. each.; $ per doz. Floribunda. Large heads of fiery-red; Aug. to Oct.; 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. each. Lemon Queen. Light chrome-yellow ; 50 cts. each. Obergartner Reuthe. Laige heads on spikes 4 to 5 feet high during Aug. .and Sept.; Color Ijrilliant pomegranate-red, changing to salmon at base of flower heads. 50 cts. each ; § per doz. Obelisque. Large spikes of saffron-yellow, with brighter shadings ; July and August; 3J to 4 feet. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz, Pfitzeril (T/te Everblooviing Flame Flower^. In bloom from August to No- vember, with spikes from .3 to 4 feet high and heads of bloom of a rich orange- scarlet, producing a grand effect either planted singly in the border or in masses. 15 cts. each ; $ per doz.; '$ per 100. Quartiniana. This novel variety flowers late in May in spikes 10 to 12 inches long, orange-red when first opening, the lower part changring to yellow when mature ; a pretty combination of colors ; Sj to 4 feet. 50 cts. each. Rufus. Reddish-chrome, passing
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