. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1895. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 16 «^s<^. Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, Freesia refracta alba. IXIAS. These charming half-hardy bulbs are very ornamental for indoor cul- ture, or planted outdoors in well- drained and protected borders. They are graceful in growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. tsia Crateroides. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. Sxia Mixed. All colors.
. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1895. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 16 «^s<^. Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, Freesia refracta alba. IXIAS. These charming half-hardy bulbs are very ornamental for indoor cul- ture, or planted outdoors in well- drained and protected borders. They are graceful in growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. tsia Crateroides. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 3 for 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. Sxia Mixed. All colors. 6 for 10 cts., 15 cts. per doz., Si per 100. SPARAXIS. A beautiful class of bulbs, allied to the Ixias, and requiring the same treatment, producing spikes of the most exquisite flowers. Mixed varie- ties. 3 for 5 cts., 20 cts. per doz., per 100. LACHENALIA. This beautiful genus of half-hardy bulbs is comparatively new in this country, owing, no doubt, to the pro- hibitive price. The few specimens exhibited at horticultural shows ere- Ixias. ated quite a sensation, owing to their profusion of bloom and their bright, diversified colors, as well as their ornamental foliage. Of easiest growth ; can be had in bloom at Christmas, and lasts for a very long time. Lacuenalia pendula. Vigorous species; bright red, tipped with sea-green and purple. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. Liachenalia tricolor. Very free-flowerin ;; spotted yel- low flowers, margined with green and red; early. 20 cts. each, S2 per doz FREESIA. This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful, one pot of five or six bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole house. As cut- flowers they are extremely valuable, the unexpanded blooms opening in water fill the air with the most delicate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in flower at Christmas, and continue in succession until June. Freesi
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