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BRBMURUS. 



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-rotted cow manure. 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 damaged by late frosts. It produces 

 immense flower stems, 6 to 10 feet high, bearing a dense raceme of flesh-pink 

 flowers, each nearly 2 inches across. (See cut.) Extra strong-flowering 

 roots (ready in October), JJl.OO each; $10.00 per doz. 



Himalaicus. Another noble variety from the temperate Himalayan mount- 

 ains, 4 to 8 feet high. Raceme nearly 2 feet long, of lovely pure white 

 flowers as large as a fifty-cent piece. This is perhaps the hardiest and easiest 

 grown of this magnificent genus. Strong-flowering roots (ready in October), 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



FREESIA. 



This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar 

 grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful, one pot of a dozen 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 in January, 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, and prefer a rather cool position 

 and close to the light, which keeps them short and sturdy. 



Dreer's Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety yet intro- 

 duced; of strong growth and with larger flowers than the type. 

 M'immnth bulbs, 40 cts. per doz.; $2 50 per 100; J20.00 per 1000. 

 Seltcted bulbs, 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $lti.00 per 1000. 



Refracta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant. 



Mitmmoth bulbs, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.-50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 

 Seltcted bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 



New Hybrid. A new and very free- flowering race of Freesias, containing 

 many beautiful shades of color entirely new in this pretty bulbous plant, such 

 as rose, carmine, pink, lavender, orange, etc. We offer them in mixture 

 only. 05 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



Leichtllnii. Large, pure yellow, fragrant 25 cts. per doz. ; SI. 50 per 100. 



FijFMi-in;; Robustus. 



Dreer's Improved Purity Freesias 



FRITILLARIA. 



Meleagris {Snake's llenil, or Gviuea Ben Floircv). An ele- 

 gant 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., as shown in the illustration on oppo- 

 site page. Perfectly hardy and splendid for naturalizing, especi- 

 ally in semi-shaded places. Mixed colors, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 

 t>er 100; $12.00 per 1000. 



GLADIOLUS {Hendy in A^ovember). 

 The early flowering .sorts oflered below are now largely used for 



forcing, coming into bloom in May. The flowers are of good size, 



and borne freely on long stems; 6 bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch 



pot. They can also be jilanted outdoors, being hardy with slight 



protection. 



The Bride. A lovely pure white. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 

 100; SiO.OO per 1000. 



Blushing Bride, or Delicatissima. Ivory-white, vpith carmine 

 blotch on the lower petals. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; 

 •SIO.OO per 1000. 



Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. 25 cts, 

 per doz.; $1 50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 



HELLEBORXIS (ChrUlma. Rose). 



Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding, at a season 

 when flowers are scarce, their beautiful large blossoms. They s^uc- 

 ceed in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a sheltered, semi -shaded 

 situation. ( St'-"i'fi-floireriiig cUnnps ready in November.) 35 

 cts. each; $.S.50 per doz. 



HEBIEROCALLIS (DayUIy). 



These fine old-fashioned hardy tuberous plants are off'ered with 

 other Hardy Perennial Plants. See list beginning on page 35. 



NOTE.-AI1 Bulb.. RooU and Plants are forwarded by Exrres.. purchaser paying charge.. If wanted by Parcel Po.t add 10 per cent, 

 to value of order for poitage to poinU east of the MiMiissippi River, and 20 per cent, to pomU west of the Miuiuippi Kiver. 



