. Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue : bulbs, plants, seeds &c. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. BkodI/EA Coccinea. Volllbilis ( Twining Hyacinth'). A curious variety of recent introduction. The stems begin twining as the tiny flower buds appear, and when fully developed the loose umbels of beautiful waxy pink flowers are borne aloft 3 to 5 feet, and can be trained on a trellis in odd arrangement. 10 cts. each, § per doz. White Calla {Richardia ALthiopica). The White Calla, or
. Dreer's 1897 autumn catalogue : bulbs, plants, seeds &c. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. BkodI/EA Coccinea. Volllbilis ( Twining Hyacinth'). A curious variety of recent introduction. The stems begin twining as the tiny flower buds appear, and when fully developed the loose umbels of beautiful waxy pink flowers are borne aloft 3 to 5 feet, and can be trained on a trellis in odd arrangement. 10 cts. each, § per doz. White Calla {Richardia ALthiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best window plants. To aid profuse blooming, keep them dormant from the middle of June to last of August, re-pot in good rich soil, using a 4 to 6-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. Dry roots, 15 cts. each, $ per doz.; extra large, 20 cts. each, $ per doz. Spottert-Leaf Calla {Richardia alba maculata). The leaves of this variety are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a very ornamental appearance. The flowers are pure white, with a black centre; they grow freely either indoors or out. 10 cts. each, § per doz. BRODI^A. Handsome bulbous plants from the Pacific Slope, blooming in pendent clusters on long slender stems. It is easily forced, and may be grown in the greenhouse or cold-frame, or, if planted out in clumps or masses, will flower freely in June or July. Perfectly hardy. Coccinea {Floral Firecrackei). Flowers \\ to 2 inches long; a rich glowing crimson, tipped with pea-green ; a strik- ing plant. 3 for 12 cts., 40 cts. per doz., $ per 100. Mixed Varieties. In manv beautiful colors. 3 fur 10 cts., 30 cts. per doz., $ per 100. CALLA LILIES. Dwarf White Calla. Little Gem. A new miniature variety of the White Calla, from the Channel Islands, grow- ing from 9 inches to one foot in height; i
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