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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



EREMURIJS. 



Robustus. A noble and rare bulbous 

 plant from Turkestan and one of the 

 choicest subjects for the permanent 

 hardy border. They thrive best in a 

 well drained, sheltered, sunny position, 

 and prefer a deep, sandy loam, to which 

 has been added a liberal quantity of 

 well rolted cow manure. Once planted 

 they should not be disturbed, as the 

 roots are extremely brittle and liable 

 to injury. A covering of 4 or 5 inches 

 of leaves or litter will be beneficial 

 and save the young shoots, which 

 start early, and are liable to be dam- 

 aged by late frosts. 



It produces immense flowers 

 stems 6 to 10 feet high, 

 bearing on their summit 

 a dense raceme of rosy 

 lilac flowers, each nearly 

 2 inches across. (See cut.) 

 Extra strong roots. {Ready 

 in October.) §'2.50 each. 



Helleborus. 



FRITILLARIA MELE4GRIS. 



(Snake's Head, or Guinea Hen Flower.) 



An elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, bearing in spring 

 curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, most of which are very oddly marked, 

 many being checkered and splashed white and purple, cream and maroon, etc., 

 etc. Mixed colors, 3 cts. each; 25 cts. per doz.; §1.50 per 100. 



FREESIA. 



This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possess- 

 ing a peculiar grace of form, and its fragrance is most delight- 

 ful, one pot of five or six bulbs being sufficient to perfume a 

 whole house. As cut flowers they are extremely valuable; the 

 unexpanded blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the 

 most delicate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. 

 They force very easily, and can be had in flower at Christmas, 

 and continue in succession until June. When potted these 

 should not be placed in a dark place like most other bulbs, but 

 should be put directly in the light. 

 Refracta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant. 



Self.cted Bulbs. 20 cts. per doz.; §1.00 per 100; §8.00 



per 1000. 

 Leichtlinii. Large, pure yellow ; fragrant. 25 cts. per doz.; 



$150 per 100. 



FUNKIA (Plantain Lily). 

 {Ready in October.) 

 Ccerulea. Blue, broad green leaves. 

 Subcordata grandiflora. Pure white, lily-shaped fragrant 



flowers ; borne in large clusters. 

 Undulata media picta. Green and white foliage, with 



purple flowers. 

 Thos. Hogg. Broad glaucous foliage, with a pretty white 



border ; distinct and desirable. 

 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz.; §10.00 per 100. If by mail, 

 add 5 cts. each. 



GLADIOLUS, "The Bride." 



A lovely pure white form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. The 

 flowers are freely borne on long stems, and can be forced into 

 bloom at a time when flowers are scarce. Six bulbs can be 

 planted in a 6-inch pot. Equally good for forcing or blooming 

 in the open. (Ready in October.) 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 

 per 100 ; by mail, 25 cts. per 100 extra. 



HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose). 



Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding with 

 utmost freedom, at a season when flowers are scarce, their 

 beautiful large — two to three inches across — various-colored 

 blossoms. The.y succeed in any ordinary garden soil, but 

 respond to' any extra care which may be given them. They 

 prefer a sheltered, semi-shaded situation. (Ready in No- 

 vember.) 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



Fkeesia refracta alba. 



