24 iUU HWADRRR-PHILADMIAfA^ BULBS FOR^bL Pb:ANTING- 



IxiAS. 



carmine blotch on the lower 



GI.ADIOLUS. 



{Ready in Norember.) 



The early flowering sorts of- 

 fered below are now largely 

 used for forcing, coming into 

 bloom in May. The flowers are 

 of good size, and borne freely on 

 long slettis; G bulbs can be 

 planted in a 6-inch pot. They 

 can also lie ])lanted outdoors, be- 

 ing hardy with slight protection. 

 The Bride. A lovely pure 



white. 

 Blushing Bride, or Delica- 



tissima. Ivory-white, with 



petals. 

 Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. 

 Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.25 per 100; 



per 1000. 



IIBI.L,EBORUS (ChrUtmu Ro.e). 



Most valuable hardy [liants on account of yielding, at a 

 when flowers are scarce, their beautiful large blossoms. Th 

 ceed in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a sheltere.l, semi 

 situation. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



liNCAR YIL,L,EA (The Hardy Gloxinia). 

 Delavayi. A hardy, tuberous-rooted plant, wilh lieautiful trumpet- 

 shaped flowers of a deep rose-carmine color, with yellow throat, 

 borne in clusters on stems 18 inches high. (Ready in October.) 

 15 cts. each; $1..')0 per doz. 



IXIAS (African Com Lily). 



These, charming half-hardy bulbs, from the Cape of Good Hope are 

 very ornamental for indocr culture, or planted in cold frames or out- 

 doors in well -drained and protected borders. They are graceful in 

 growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. 

 We offer them in mixture, 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 

 per 1000 



FRBBSIA. 



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

 ■x 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 unex- 

 nded blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- 

 cite perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They 

 force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and con- 

 tinue in succession until June. For full cultural directions, see 

 our new book, "Hints on the Growing of Bulhu.'" Price 

 50 cents, or free to customers who ask for it when ordering. 

 Dreer's Improved Purity. The finest and purotwhite 

 variety yet introduced; of .strong growth and with larger 

 flowers than the type. 



Mammoth bulbs, 50 cts. per doz.; J:.3.00 per ICO; 5:20.00 per 

 1000. 



Mectfd bulbs, 3.T cts. per doz.; $2.50 per KO; SHiOO 

 per 1000. 

 Refracta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant. 



Mammoth bulbs, 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; 

 $12.00 per 1000. 



Seltrted bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $8.00 

 per 100(1. 



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

 doz.; $1.50 per 100. 



FRITILL.ARIA. 



Meleagris {Snuke's Ileml, ,>r Guinea lien Mower). 

 An elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, 

 bearing in spring curious drooiung bell-shaped flowers, 

 most of which are very oddly marked, many being check- 

 ered and splashed white and purple, cream and maroon, 

 etc., etc., as shown in the illustration. Perfectly hardy 

 and splendid for naturalizing, especially in semi shaded 

 places. Mixed colors, 25 cts, per doz.; $1.25 per 100; 

 $10.00 per 11(00. 



$10.00 



ey suc- 

 shaded 



Drbbr's Improved Puritv Fkbbsias. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser payine charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent, 

 to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points v^est of tile Mississippi River. 



