HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPfflA— SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 



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LILIUMS (Lilies) 



The two varieties offered below are expected to be ready for 

 delivery early in September. Other sorts will be offered in our 

 Autumn Catalogue. 



Candidum (Annunciation or Madonna Lily). This is one of the 

 most popular of garden Lilies. The flowers pure snow-white and 

 very fragrant, borne on long stems. To succeed with it, it 

 should be planted early in the autumn; give the bulbs a light 

 dusting with powdered sulphur, and do not cover with more 

 than 2 inches of soil; 3 to 4 feet; May and June. 

 Each 



Large bulbs $0 30 



Extra large bulbs 40 



Mammoth bulbs SO 



Harrisii {Bermuda Easter Lily). This magnificent Lily is un- 

 doubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it comes quickly into 

 bloom. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure white, gracefully 

 formed and delightfully fragrant. The freedom with which the 

 flowers are produced is truly remarkable, even the smallest 

 bulbs blooming freely. 



Each 



Fine bulbs, 6 to 7 inches $0 25 



Extra bulbs, 7 to 9 inches 40 



Mammoth bulbs, 9 to 1 1 inches 80 



Doz. 



100 



$2 50 



$18 00 



3 50 



25 00 



4 50 



30 00 



Doz. 



$2 50 

 4 00 

 8 00 



LILY OF THE VALLEY 



One of the most charming of spring flowering plants, and the 

 pips can readily be flowered in the house. 

 Dreer's Peerless Pips. The highest grade of forcing pips 



imported. Ready in November. Bundle of 25 pips, $1.50; 



$5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



MUSCARI (Crape Hyacinths) 



One of the prettiest of early spring flowering bulbs, growing 

 about 6 inches high, and throwing up numerous spikes of flowers, 

 which resemble a miniature inverted bunch of grapes. They are 

 perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves, and 

 for this reason they are largely used for naturalizing, especially 

 amongst the grass and in woods or other shady places. 

 Blue Grape Hyacinths. Clear blue. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 



per 100; $22.00 per 1000. 

 White Grape Hyacinths {Pearls of Spain). Pure white. 



60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 

 Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths. A strong growing variety 



producing much larger spikes of flowers than the ordinary 



Blue Grape Hyacinth. Color clear light blue; very showy. 



50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $32.00 per 1000. 



OXALIS 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house 



or conservatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot 



or hanging basket, which should be kept close to the light to 



prevent the foliage from growing too long. 



Bermuda Buttercup. One of the finest of winter flowering 

 plants for pot culture; of strong, luxuriant growth. The great 

 profusion of bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for 

 weeks is astonishing. The flowers are of the purest bright 

 buttercup-yellow. 



Grand Duchess. Comparatively new varieties of great beauty, 

 of dwarf, sturdy growth, throwing their large, exquisite flowers 

 well above the foliage. Extremely free-flowering, never being 

 out of bloom from November till June. One of the most desir- 

 able for window culture. We offer them in three distinct colors, 

 viz.. Pink, White and Lavender. 



Price of any of the above, 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 

 per 100. 



Mixed Oxalis, containing all the colors. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. 

 per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 



SNOWDROPS (Galanthus) 



Single. The first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. 

 In conjunction with Chionodoxas and Scilla Sibirica a match- 

 less effect can be produced. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 100; 

 $27.50 per 1000. 



Madonna or Candidum Lilies 



SCILLAS (Squills) 



Sibirica. 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, particularly the yellow 

 variety, Chionodoxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. 

 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 



Campanulata {Spanish Blue-bell, or Wood Hyacinth). A beauti- 

 ful spring-flowering bulb; spikes of bell-shaped flowers, fine for 

 naturalizing in the woods, etc.; perfectly hardy and requires 

 no further care when once planted. This is one of the few things 

 that will thrive under pine trees. We offer them in separate 

 colors and in mixture as under: 





Doz. 



100 



1000 



Blue 



$0 60 



$3 75 



$34 00 



Rose 



70 



4 50 



42 00 



White 



70 



4 50 



40 00 



Mixed colors 



60 



4 00 



36 00 



PREPARED BULB FIBRE 



This material is very popular for growing bulbs in, and is es- 

 pecially adapted for use in the home, being clean and odorless, and 

 as it is light in weight, can be sent to a distance at small expense. 



It contains all the necessary plant food for almost all kinds of 

 plants. 



Before using it should be thoroughly moistened, and the bulbs 

 planted in the same way as if soil were used. A special feature of 

 this material is that bulbs can be grown in it in jardinieres, fern 

 dishes and other receptacles without drainage. After watering, 

 the jardinieres or dishes should be turned on their side to allow 

 any surplus water to drain off. 



The treatment after planting in this material is the same as 

 when planted in soil. 



Price by Express at customers expense 50 cts. per ^ peck; 75 

 cts. per peck; $2.50 p)er bushel. If wanted by Parcel Post add 

 20 cts. per peck. 



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

 cent' to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



