Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue (1902) Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue dreersautumn19021902henr Year: 1902 Ornithogalum Arabicum. SCILXAS (Squills). Sibirica. This is one of the pret- tiest of early spring blooming bulbs, of dwarf habit, with sprays of ex- quisite rich blue flowers. Grown in masses, in conjunction with Cro- cus, Chionodoxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. 15 cts. per doz.; § per 100; §900 per 1000. Campanulata. A beautiful spring- flowering bulb; spikes of bell- shaped flowers in blue, white and rose. Mixed colors. 20 cts. per doz.; § per 100. If by mail, add 15 c
Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue (1902) Dreer's autumn 1902 catalogue dreersautumn19021902henr Year: 1902 Ornithogalum Arabicum. SCILXAS (Squills). Sibirica. This is one of the pret- tiest of early spring blooming bulbs, of dwarf habit, with sprays of ex- quisite rich blue flowers. Grown in masses, in conjunction with Cro- cus, Chionodoxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. 15 cts. per doz.; § per 100; §900 per 1000. Campanulata. A beautiful spring- flowering bulb; spikes of bell- shaped flowers in blue, white and rose. Mixed colors. 20 cts. per doz.; § per 100. If by mail, add 15 cts. per 100 for postage. Peruviana. A charming variety for growing in pots, producing magnif- icent umbels of rich blue and white flowers; unlike the other sorts, this variety is not hardy. 10 cts. each ; § per doz. ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM. (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 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. OXALIS. These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the greenhouse or conservatory 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 too long. Grand Duchess. New varieties of great beauty; of dwarf, sturdy growth, throwing their large, exquisite 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. We offer them in three distinct colors, Pink, White and Lavender. Price, either color, 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; § per 100. Bermuda Buttercup. Greatly improved selection from Oxalis Cemua grown in the congenial soil and climate of Bermuda until th
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