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Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, I*a. 



CALLA LILIES. 



White Calla {Richardia jEthiopica). The White Calk, or Lily of the 

 Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our 

 best window plants. To aid profuse blooming, keep them dormant from 

 tlie middle of June to last of August, repot in good rich soil, using a 4 to 

 6-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be 

 most satisfactory. (See cut.) Guod roots, 15 cts. each ; $150 per doz.; 

 extra large roots, 20 cts.; $2.00 per doz. 



Dwarf TVbite Calla, Little Gem. A miniature variety of the 

 White Calla, from the Ciiannel Islands, growing from 9 inches to 1 foot in 

 height ; it is very free-flowering and fine fur pot culture. The flowers are 

 less than one-half the size of the common variety and can be used to good 

 advantage in bouquets, etc. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



Black Calla {Arum Sanctjdii). This interesting variety from the Holy 

 Land resembles in habit and foliage the White Calla, with flowers of a rich 

 purple color over a foot in length and 4 to 6 inches across; the spike or 

 spadix is about 10 inches long, and of an ebony-black color. (See cut.) 

 Good roots, 10 cts. each; §1.00 per doz.; extra large roots, 15 cts. each ; 

 §1.50 per doz. 



Elliottiana. The plant has the same habit of growth as the ordinaiy 

 White Calla, with flowers of the same size and shape, but of a rich, clear, 

 lustrous golden-yellow color; the foliage is dark green, with a number of 

 translucent creamy-white spots, which add to its beauty. Rare. §2.00 each. 



Spotted-leaf Calla {Richardia alba macttlaia). The leaves of this 

 variety are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a 

 very ornamental appearance. The flowers are pure white, with a black 

 centre; they grow freely either indoors or out. {Ready in October.) 10 

 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz. 



CROl^N IMPERIALS. 



White Calla. 



CHIONODOXA 



(Glory of tlie Snow), 



These are among the most beautiful of our 

 early spring flowering bulbs, coming into 

 flower soon after the snow is gone. Grows 

 weli in any good garden soil, and when once 

 planted requires no further care. Looks best 

 when planted in lines or clumps of 100 or 

 more bulbs. 

 liliciliae. Flowers of a brilliant sky-blue 



color, with white centre. (See cut.) 3 



for 5 cts.; 15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100. 

 Luciliae Gig'antea. A very distinct and 



beautiful species, with very large flowers of 



soft lavender-blue, with white centre. 3 



for 8 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; $150 per 100. 



Sardeiisi.s. A strikingly beautiful brilliant 



gentian-blue flower. A gem among spring bulbs, 

 doz.; §1.00 per 100. 



TlUOUlsi. A comparatively new sort, bearing very large flowers of deep in- 

 digo blue. 3 for 8 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; §1.50 per 100. 



Very showy and stately early spring bloom- 

 ing plants. The flowers are bell-shaped, and 

 are borne in a whorl at the top of the plant, 

 which grows from 3 to 4 feet high. The 

 Crown Imperial will grow well in any good 

 garden soil, and if it can be said to have pre- 

 ferences, it is for a deep loam. At the time 

 of planting the soil should be deeply trenched 

 and well manured. They should be planted 

 2 or 3 in a clump, 6 inches deep, and then 

 left alone for years. When established they 

 flower abundantly, and the stems should not 

 be cut off, but allowed to decay naturally. 

 To cut them away is to rob the plant of 

 some of its strength. It has also been noticed 

 that the bulbs flower betterafter a hot summer, 

 the supposition being that they become well 

 ripened after a hot, dry season. A slight 

 covering during the winter will be beneficial. 

 (See cut.) 



Superfine Mixed. Including red, yel- 

 low and shades of orange. 10 cts. each; 

 §1,00 per doz. Add 2 cts. each for postage. 



3lack Calla. 



3 for 5 cts.; 15 cts. per 



Chinodoxa Lucili.« 



CLIYIA MINIATXJM 



(Iniantophyllum). 



A pretty lily-like plant of the easiest cul- 

 ture, and most desirable house plant ; it 

 flowers during the spring 

 and summer months, re- 

 maining in bloom for a 

 long period. The flowers 

 are about 2 inches long and 

 are borne in dense clusters 

 of from ten to twenty flowers 

 on each ; in color it is of 

 a fine orange-red shading to 

 buff. 50 cts. each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



Crown Imperials. 



