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Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, JPa. 



D -/f-^C^lXJ I F^ Pseonies are exceedingly hardy, and will succeed in any ordinary 

 ■ *"■— *V/1 ^1 B L**JJ garden soil, well enriched with good manure. During the summer 

 months mulching will be beneficial to the roots, especially on dry soils. We offer a splendid 

 assortment, embracing all the leading varieties. For names and descriptions see page 169 of our 



Spring Catalogue. (Ready in October.) 



Double Herbaceous, in 12 splendid varieties, 25 

 cis. each ; §2-50 per doz. 



Festiva Maxima. The finest double white. 50 

 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Officinalis. The earliest flowering, comes in three 

 colors — crimson, white and rose. 30 cts. each ; 

 §3.00 per doz. 



Japanese Single Flowering-. Gorgeous 



flowers 6 to 7 inches across. 12 distinct varieties, i 

 35 cts. each ; $3 50 per doz. ' 



Moutan or Tree. We have a grand collection 

 of these shrubby varieties. $1.00 each; §10.00 per 

 doz. 



Tenuifolia Single. Fine feathery foliage and 

 single flowers, which in color resemble the " Jack'" 

 Rose. 25 cts. each ; §2 50 per doz. 



Tenuifolia Double. Identical to the above in. 

 foliage and color, but with double flowers. 30 cts- 



Herbaceous P*o„y. each > $ 300 P er doz - 



RANUNCULUS. 



These beautiful dwarf-flowering bulbs delight in a cool, moist atmosphere, and will repay extra care in cultivation. The 

 curious, tooth-like bulbs may be kept out of the ground without injury for a long time, and if planted in spring in a cool, shady- 

 situation will generally give satisfactory results. They are also desirable for pot culture and for growing in frames in the spring. 



Persian Mixed. 



Turban Mixed. 



vivid colors. 



Rose-shaped flowers; very double. 

 Faeony-formed flowers ; large, and 



SciLLA SlBIRICA. 



French Mixed. Rare flowers of gorgeous colors. 

 Price, any of the above, 20 cts. per doz.; §1.00 per 100. 



SPARAXIS. 



A beautiful class of bulbs, allied 

 to the Ixias, and requiring the same 

 treatment, producing spikes of flowers 

 of the most exquisite and brilliant 

 colors. Mixed varieties. 15 cts. per 

 doz.; $1.00 per 100. 



TROP^OLUM. 



Jarrattii. Graceful climbing plant 

 for pot culture, producing richly col- 

 ored flowers of scarlet, yellow and 

 black in the winter months. 15 cts. 

 each ; §1.50 per doz. 



SCIL.L.AS (Squms). 



Sibirica. This is one of the 



prettiest of early spring blooming 



bulbs of dwarf habit, with sprays 



of exquisite rich blue flowers. 



Grown in masses, in conjunction 



with Crocus, Chionodoxas and 



Snowdrops, the effect is charm- 

 ing. 15 cts. per doz.; §1.00 per 



100.; $8.50 per 1000. 

 Campanulata. A beautiful 



spring flowering bulb ; spikes of 

 bell-shaped flowers in blue, white 

 and rose. Mixed colors. 20 

 cts. per doz.; §1.25 per 100. If 

 by mail, add 15 cts. per 100 for 

 postage. 



Peruviana. A charming va- 

 riety for growing in pots, pro- 

 ducing magnificent umbels of 

 rich blue and white flowers; un- 

 like the other sorts, this variety 

 is not hardy. 10 cts. each; §1.00 

 per doz. 



STERNBERGIA LUTEA (Autumn Daffodil). 

 Pretty, hardy autumn flowering bulbs, and deserve to be better known. In appearance they resemble a fine yellow Crocus, 



and a clump of a dozen or more together with a corresponding clump of Autumn 



Crocus offered on page 10 gives a touch of spring to the garden in autumn. This 



is supposed by some writers to be the Lily of Scripture, as it grows abundantly in 



the Holy Land, from whence our stock was procured. 30 cts. per doz.; §2.00 



per 100. 



SNOWDROPS (Galanthus). 



The charming Snowdrop is the first of all flowers to herald the approach of 

 spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground is white with snow, 

 as it takes every advantage, and hastens to display its graceful snow-white bells 

 before the winter has disappeared. In conjunction with Chionodoxas and Scillas, 

 a matchless effect can be produced. As the bulbs are small, they should be planted 

 liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy slopes, edging, or 

 rock-work will suit all of these bulbs. They should not be disturbed often if a 

 fine display is desired. 



Elwes' Giant. An exceedingly large and beautiful single variety; flowers snow- 

 white, with emerald-green tube. 15 cts. per doz.; §1.00 per 100 ; §7.50 per 1000. 



Sing'le. Pure white graceful bells; early flowering. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. 

 per 100; $6 00 per 1000. 



Double. Flowers perfectly double, pure white. 25 cts. per doz.; §1.50 per 

 100; §12 00 per 1000. 



Giant Cassaball. Said to be the largest of all the single Snowdrops. Very 

 showy; the bulbs we offer have been received from Asia Minor, its native 

 habitat. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 



Sparaxis. 



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