Dreer's 1907 garden book (1907) Dreer's 1907 garden book dreers1907garden1907henr Year: 1907 140 TIGRLDIAS (Tiger, or Shell Flower). These gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs look well associated with Gladioli, Lilies and kindred stock; grow about 1J feet high, and flower freely throughout the summer. They require the same treatment as Gladioli, and should be lifted in autumn and dried off in the same way. Conchiflora. Golden-yellow, spotted crimson. Pavonia Grandiflora. Bright crimson, centre spotted with yellow. Grandiflora alba. Ivory white, yellow centre, spotted with crimson. Price of any o
Dreer's 1907 garden book (1907) Dreer's 1907 garden book dreers1907garden1907henr Year: 1907 140 TIGRLDIAS (Tiger, or Shell Flower). These gorgeous summer-flowering bulbs look well associated with Gladioli, Lilies and kindred stock; grow about 1J feet high, and flower freely throughout the summer. They require the same treatment as Gladioli, and should be lifted in autumn and dried off in the same way. Conchiflora. Golden-yellow, spotted crimson. Pavonia Grandiflora. Bright crimson, centre spotted with yellow. Grandiflora alba. Ivory white, yellow centre, spotted with crimson. Price of any of above, 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; § per 100. TROP^OLUM PH«EBE. A most attractive and deliciously-scented variety, producing flowers throughout the winter and summer seasons of a deep golden-yellow, with a rich crimson-feathered blotch in each segment, outer edges notched or scalloped; the whole forming into an exquisitely-shaped blossom. 10 cts. each ; $ per doz. TUBEROSES. One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful of the summer- flowering bulbs. By skillful management a succession of flowers may be obtained all the year round. For early flowers they can be started in February or March in the greenhouse or hotbed; and for a succession they can be planted at intervals as late as July. For flowering in the open border plant about the middle of May, or as soon as the ground be- comes warm. • Excelsior Double Pearl. (See cut.) Extra large bulbs, 3 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; $1 50 per 100. If wanted by mail, add 12 cts. per doz. extra. Variegated-leaved. Leaves striped, flowers single. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. By mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra.
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