. Dreer's 1900 autumn catalogue of bulbs, plants, seeds, etc. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Grape Hyacinths. MUSCARIA. BotryoideS (Grape Hyacinth). One of the prettiest of early spring-flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing up numerous spikes of clear blue or white flowers which reseml)Ie a miniature bunch of grapes. They are per- fectly hardy, and when planted in clumps or lines are very eftestive. 5 or 6 bulbs in a 4-inch pot make a pretty plant for window
. Dreer's 1900 autumn catalogue of bulbs, plants, seeds, etc. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Grape Hyacinths. MUSCARIA. BotryoideS (Grape Hyacinth). One of the prettiest of early spring-flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high and throwing up numerous spikes of clear blue or white flowers which reseml)Ie a miniature bunch of grapes. They are per- fectly hardy, and when planted in clumps or lines are very eftestive. 5 or 6 bulbs in a 4-inch pot make a pretty plant for window decora- tion. Blue Grape Hyacinths, 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100 ; $ per 1000. White Grape Hyacinths, 20 cts. per doz.; § per 100. l:*lliniOSUS (Feathered Hyacinth). Quite distinct from the foregoing, bearing feathery plume-like spikes of flowers of a deep claret color. 20 cts. per doz ; $ per 100. Ornitliogalum Arabicum (Arabian Star of Bethlehem). A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes ot white flowers with a black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor; grows 1 to 2 feet in heiglit, and succeeds either outdoors or in pots. Excellent for forcing, and largely used by florists for this purpose. Of the easiest cultivation. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $ per 100. If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for postage. These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the greenhouse or con- servatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot; the pot should be kept near the glass to prevent the foliage from growing loo long. Gl'aiicl DuclieSS. A new variety of great beauty; of dwarf, sturdy growth, throwing its large, exquisite pink flowers well above the foliage. Extremely free-flowering, never being out of bloom from November till June. One of the most desirable for window culture. 4 ct-;. each; 40 CIS. per doz ; $ per 100. Bermuda Buttercup. Greatly improved selection from Oxnlis Cermia grown in the congenial soil and climate o
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