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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 



Please read what we have to say regarding filling and forwarding of Plant and Bulb Orders on page 111 °^] 



Caladium EsCulentum (Elephant's Ear) 



Among the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders, or for 

 planting out upon the lawn; they are used extensively in many of the public 

 parks where their decorative value is greatly appreciated. To obtain the best 

 results they should be planted where they will obtain plenty of water and an 

 abundance of rich compost. When full size they stand six to ten feet high, and 

 bear immense light green leaves, three to four feet long by two and a half wide. 



Each Per doz. Per 100 



Large Bulbs $0 30 $3 00 $20 00 



First Size Bulbs 20 2 00 15 00 



Second Size Bulbs 15 1 50 10 00 



Fancy-leaved Caladiums 



No other summer foliage plant equals the Fancy Caladiums in rich and 

 gorgeous, yet soft coloring. All of the varieties are of marvelous beauty for the 

 furnishing of the conservatory during the summer months, for window boxes, 

 or even for outdoor bedding in shady or semi-shady positions. Their culture 

 is fully described in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs." Price, 

 25 cts. per copy, or will be sent free to customers if asked for at time of order- 



Twenty-five Choice 

 Standard Varieties 



30 cts. each; 12 distinct varieties for 

 $3.00; the full collection of 25 varieties 

 for $5.00. 



Twelve Choice 

 Rare Varieties 



50 cts. each; the collection of 12 vari- 

 eties for $5.00. 



Descriptive list of above mailed 

 on application. 



ACHIMENES 



Fancy-leaved Caladiums 



Achimenes 



A plant closely allied to the Gloxinia 

 and which will succeed best under similar 

 cultivation, see cultural notes on Glox- 

 inias in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the 

 Growing of Bulbs." Achimenes are sup- 

 plied in small corms or rhizomes and for . 

 best effect three or more should be' 

 planted in a pot. They continue in 

 flower for a period of from 8 to 10 weeks. 

 Dainty Queen. Large pure white 



with pink eye. 

 Galatea. Large deep lavender. 

 Magnifica. Beautiful violet blue. 

 Purity. Large pure white. 

 Purple King. A good rich purple. 

 Supreme. Lavender with light centre. 



25 cts. each; 3 corms for 50 cts.; $2.00 per doz. 



Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrids. There is nothing that will 

 give the amateur greater pleasure for the window garden than 

 these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so easily managed. The 

 strain we offer is the finest that has ever been produced in this 

 country, strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with from four 

 to six gigantic blooms of the most perfect form, ranging in color 

 from pure white ground, with varied markings of rose, red and 

 crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, crimson, bright red, 

 cherry, and almost maroon. Cultural leaflet free on request. 

 We can supply large strong bulbs in choicest mixture only. 

 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 



AmOrphophalluS (Devil's Tongue) 



Rivieri. Curious and interesting when planted as an isolated 

 specimen in the mixed border in a warm sunny position in rich 

 soil. The flower resembles a gigantic black Calla and appears 

 before the leaves on stems rising from 2 to 3 feet high; the flower 

 is soon followed by interesting massive tropical-looking foliage 

 which is supported on thick prettily-marbled stems. Strong 

 bulbs, $1.00 each. 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrid Amaryllis 



NOTE — All Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by 

 parcel post add to value of order in accordance with rates given on page 111 and on Order Blank. 



