. Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. SNOWDROPS (Galanthns). The charming Snowdrop is the first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to display its graceful snow-white bells before the winter has disap- peared. In conjunction with Chionodoxas and ScOlas, a matchless effect can be produced. As the bulbs are small, they should be pl
. Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. SNOWDROPS (Galanthns). The charming Snowdrop is the first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to display its graceful snow-white bells before the winter has disap- peared. In conjunction with Chionodoxas and ScOlas, a matchless effect can be produced. As the bulbs are small, they should be planted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy slopes, edging, or rock-work will suit all of these bulbs. They should not be disturbed often if a fine display is desired. Elwes' Giant. An exceedingly large and beautiful single va- riety ; flowers snow-white, with emerald-green tube. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; § per 1000. Single. Pure white graceful bells; early flowering. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; § per 1000. Double. Flowers perfectly double, pure white. 25 cts. per doz.; SI 50 per 100 ; $ per 1000. Giant Cassabah. Said to be the largest of all the single Snow- drops. Very showy ; the bulbs we offer have been received from Asia M;nor, its native habitat. 30 cts. per doz. ; § per SC1LL K^mcA. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
Size: 1511px × 1653px
Photo credit: © Paul Fearn / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookauthorhenryggi, bookcentury1900, bookdecade1900, bookyear1902
