Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue : bulbs, plants, seeds &c dreers1897autumn1897henr Year: 1897 Ixias. EREESIA. This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a pecu- liar 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 unex- panded blooms opening in water fill the air with the most delicate per- fume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in flower at Christ- mas, and continue in su
Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue : bulbs, plants, seeds &c dreers1897autumn1897henr Year: 1897 Ixias. EREESIA. This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a pecu- liar 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 unex- panded blooms opening in water fill the air with the most delicate per- fume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in flower at Christ- mas, and continue in succession until June. When potted iliese should not be placed in a dark place like most other bulbs, but should be put directly in the light. Freesia Refraeta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant. 3 for 5 cts., 15 cts. per doz., $ per 100, per 1000. Freesia Leiclitlinii. Large, pure yellow; fragrant. 3 for 10 Freesia Refracta Alba. 30 Cts. per doz., $ per 100. FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS (Snake's Head, or Guinea Hen Flower). An elegant species growing from 10 to 18 inches high, bearing in spring curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, most of which are very oddly marked, many being checkered and splashed white and purple, cream and maroon, etc., etc. Mixed colors, 3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $ per 100. GLADIOLUS, 'The Bride.' A lovely pure while form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. The flowers are. freely borne on long stems, and can be forced into bloom at a time when flowers are scarce. Six bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch pot. Equally good for forcing or blooming in the open. 2 for 5 cts:,-2<) cts. per doz., $ per 100; by mail, 25 cts. per 100 extra. GLOXINIAS. We have been making a specialty of the Gloxinia for several years, and have succeeded in producing a strain of unrivalled beauty. The flowers are borne well above the foliage on strong stems. The colors comprise blue, purple, rose, white, and red of various shades. (Ready in November.) 20 cts.
Size: 1192px × 1677px
Photo credit: © Bookworm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: archive, book, drawing, historical, history, illustration, image, page, picture, print, reference, vintage
