. DhEEk's i^VCLAMEN. Ckocus. COtrCHICUM (Autumn-Howering Crocus). Autumnale (Meadow Saftion). Very effective and handsome hardy plants, the flowers of which come through the ground without the leaves in the fall, the leaves appearing the follow- ing spring. The flowers comprise many shades of white, purple, rose, striped, etc. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per dozen; $ per 100. Parkinson!. A distinct and beautiful sort, remarkable for the peculiar arrangement of color in its flowers, they being checkered with dark purple on a while ground ; unique. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per dozen ; $3-00 per
. DhEEk's i^VCLAMEN. Ckocus. COtrCHICUM (Autumn-Howering Crocus). Autumnale (Meadow Saftion). Very effective and handsome hardy plants, the flowers of which come through the ground without the leaves in the fall, the leaves appearing the follow- ing spring. The flowers comprise many shades of white, purple, rose, striped, etc. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per dozen; $ per 100. Parkinson!. A distinct and beautiful sort, remarkable for the peculiar arrangement of color in its flowers, they being checkered with dark purple on a while ground ; unique. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per dozen ; $3-00 per 100. DREER'S GIANT CYCEAMEN. Shown in colors on the back cover of this catalogue. There are few winter-flowering bulbs more attractive than the Cyclamen, being an ideal plant either for greenhouse or win- dow decoration. Not only are they beautiful when in flower, but the foliage is also highly ornamental, being beautifully mottled, and they are therefore highly decorative even when not in flower. The Giant strain here offered is much superior to the old type ; being of more robust growth and throw- ing the large flowers well above the handsome foliage. It is often a hard matter to get dry bulbs started into growth. We have, therefore, concluded to send out only nicely started plants, which we feel sure will produce grand results, having been grown from our own choice strain of seed. Pure White. I White, with Carmine Eye. Blood Red. I Deep Rose, Price, any of the above in extra fine plants, 25 els. each ; $ per dozen. Mixed. 20 cts. each ; $ per dozen. If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each for postage to Cyclamen. DAHEIAS FOR EASTER FEO^WERING. For a number of years our Dahlia grower has been experimenting with forcing Dahlias into bloom for Easter, and with tlie most gratifying results. Other growers who, at our suggestion, have given ihem a trial, report equally satisfactory experiences. Prominent among these is Mr. Wm. Falconer, whose Easter display at Schenley Park, Pi
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