. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1898 bulbs, plants, seeds &c. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 15 cts. each, $ per doz. ORNITHOGALUM ARABICIJM Arabian Star of Bethlehem. A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white flowers with a black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor; grows 1 to 2 feet in height, and succeeds either outdoors or in pots. Excellent for forcing, and largely used by florists for this pur- pose. Of the easiest cultivation. 5 cts. each, 40 cts.
. Dreer's autumn catalogue : 1898 bulbs, plants, seeds &c. Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. 15 cts. each, $ per doz. ORNITHOGALUM ARABICIJM Arabian Star of Bethlehem. A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white flowers with a black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor; grows 1 to 2 feet in height, and succeeds either outdoors or in pots. Excellent for forcing, and largely used by florists for this pur- pose. Of the easiest cultivation. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $ per 100. If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for postage. DOUBLE Herbaceous Paeonies. The Herbaceous Pseonies are ex- ceedingly hardy, and will succeed in any ordinary garden soil, well en- riched with good manure. During the summer months mulching will be beneficial to the roots, especially on. dry soils. We offer a splendid assort- ment in twelve distinct varieties, em- bracing all the leading shapes, white, pink, crimson, rose, purple, etc., etc. Good, strong roots, 25 cts. each, $ per doz. If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each for Uknithoualum Arabicum. NEW JAPANESE TREE P^EONIES. These are regarded as the flower queens of China, and are the favorites of the upper class in Japan. To be successful in the cultivation of Pasonies plenty of moisture and manure should be given to the plants. Our col- lection embraces twelve of the most distinct varieties, including the various shades of rose, pink, crimson, scarlet, white and purple. List of varieties and descriptions will be mailed on application. 75 cts. each, $ per doz. P^EONIA TENUN FOLIA, Fl. PL Interesting and handsome, not only on account of its rich crimson flowers which resemble in color the Gen Jacqueminot Rose, but the fine fea- thery subdivided foliage makes it a handsome ornamental plant even if it never produced a flower. This variety is always scarce. 30 cts. each, $ per doz
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