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Henry A. Dreer, Pliiladelpliia, Pa. 



Calla Lilies. 



Golden Yellow (;ai.la 



RiCHARDIA ElLIOTTIANA. 



ChIONODOXA LuCILLiE, 



and heauiiful species, with very large 

 wliite centre. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 



CHIONODOXA. 



(Glory of the Snow.; 



These are among tlie most beautiful 



of our early spring-flowering bulbs, 



coming into flower soon after the snow 



is gone. Grows well in any good 



garden soil, and when once planted re- 

 quires no further care. Looks best 



when planted in lines or clumps of 25 



or more bulbs. 



Lucilis. Flowers of a brilliant sky- 

 blue color, with white centre. 15 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 

 1000 



Lucilise Gigantea. A very distinct 

 flowers of soft l.ivender-blue. with 

 per 100; ?12.00 per 1000. 



Sardensls. A strikingly beautiful, brilliant gentian-blue flower. A gem among 

 siiring bulbs. 15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 



Tmoulsi. Very large flowers of deep indigo blue. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 

 per 100. 



COI.»CHICXJiW I Autumn-flowering Crocus). 



Autumnale (.l/eadinu Saffron). Very effective and handsome hardy plants, 

 the flowers of which come through the ground without the leaves in the fall, 

 the leaves appearing the following spring. The flowers comprise many 

 shades of white, purple, rose, striped, etc. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per aoz.; 

 $3.50 per 100. 



Farkinsoni. A distinct and beautiful sort, remarkal)le for the peculiar 

 arrangement of color in its flowers, they being checkered with dark purple 

 on a white ground ; unique. 4 cts. each ; 40 cts per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



For Spiing-Jlinoeriiir^ Crocus see next page. 



V/hlte CaAXa {Riihnra'ia ^//liopica). The White Calla, or Lily 

 of the Kile, 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 until the last of August, repot 



V in good rich soil, using 6 to 8-inch pot, give water, light and heat 



,' in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. (See cut.) 

 Good roots, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. Extra large roots 15 cts. 

 each; $1.50 per doz. Mammoth roots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 " Little Gem." A miniature variety of the White Calla, growing 

 from 9 inches to 1 loot in height; it is very free-flowering and fine for pot cul- 

 ture. The flowers are less than one-half the size of the common variety, and 

 can be used in bouquets, etc. [Rc-ady in October.') 10 cts. each ; $1 00 per doz ■ 

 $5 00 per 100. 



Black {Arum Sanctian). This interesting variety from the Holy Land resembles 

 in habit and foliage the White Calla, with flowers of a rich purple color over a 

 foot in length and 4 to 6 inches across; the spike or spadix is about 10 inches long, 

 and of nil ebony-black color. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Spotted-leaf (^Richardia alba maculata). The leaves of this variety are deep 

 green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a very ornamental appear- 

 ance. The flowers are white, with a black centre ; they grow freely either indoors 

 or out. {Ready in Oclobcr.) 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

 Golden Yellow {Ric/wrdia ElHottiana). A rare and beautiful variety; it has 

 the same habit of growth as the ordinary white Calla, with flowers of the same 

 size and shape, but of a rich, clear, lustrous golden-yellow color; the foliage is 

 dark green, with a number or translucent creamy-white spots, which add much to 

 its beauty. (See cut.) A large slock enables us to offer strong bulbs at the very 

 low price of 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



One each of the 5 Callas, strong roots, for $1.00. 

 Callcis by mail, 15 cts. per doz. extra. Single bulbs 

 mailed without extra charge. 



CLIVIA (Iniantophyllum). 



fliniatuni. A pretty lily-like plant 

 of the easiest culture, and most de- 

 sirable house plant; it flowers during 

 the spring and summer months, re- 

 maining in bloom for a long period. 

 The flowers arie about 2 inches long, 

 and are borne in dense clusters of 

 from ten to twenty flowers on each ; 

 in color it is of a fine orange-red, 

 shading to buff. Extra strong plants 

 in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 



Whitb Calla. 



BrX,B.S AND TUBEKOUS-KOOTED PLANTS. A splendid book on tMs subject. Price, 'S1.50, postpaid. 



