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



FRITII.LARIA MELEAGRIS 



(Snake's Head, or Guiuea Hen Flo«er;. 

 An elegant species growing from 10 to 18 inches high, bearing in spring 

 curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, most of which are very oddly marked, 

 many being checkered and splashed white and purple, cream and maroon, 

 etc., etc. Mixed colors, 3 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; §1.50 per 100. 

 FUNKIA (Plantain Lily). 

 (A'eaJj' in October.') 

 Coerulea. Blue, broad green leaves. 



Alba. Pure white, lily-shaped, fragrant flowers; borne in large clusters. 

 Varieg'ata. Green and white foliage, with purple flowers. 

 TllOS. Hog's". Bi'oad glaucous foliage, with a pretty white border; dis- 

 tinct and desirable. 



15 CIS. each; §1.50 per doz. If by mail, add 5 cts. each. 



GI.ADIOI.US, "The Bride." 



A lovely pure white form of the Gladiolus Colvilli. The flowers are freely 

 borne on long stems, and can be forced into bloom at a time when flowers 

 are scarce. Si.x bulbs can be planted in a 6-inch pot. Equally good for 

 forcing or blooming in the open. [Ready in October.) 2 for 5 cts.; 20 cts. 

 per doz.; $1.00 per 100 ; by mail, 25 cts. per 100 e.xtra. 



HEMEROCAI^LIS (Day tily). 



[Ready in October.) 



Aurailtiaca Major. A new Japanese variety of vigorous habit and 

 very free flowering, with large sweet-scented trumpet-shaped flowers, 

 which on well-established plants measure 5 inches 

 across ; the color is a deep orange ; requires a little 

 protection. 50 cts. each. 



Duiuortieri. A most useful va- 

 riety, growing about 2 feet high, 

 with clusters of Lily-like flowers of 

 a soft rich yellow ; exterior bronzy- 

 orange. 



-Plllva (Orange Bay Lily). Or- 

 ange-colored flowers, excellent for 

 planting among shrubbery. 



Flava ( Yello2ij Day Lily). A most 

 useful and desirable herbaceous 

 plant, producing its large fragrant 

 yellow flowers during June and July 

 in the greatest profusion ; the plants 

 grow about 3 feet high. 



KaVHIISO {Double Orange Lily). 

 A double flowering form of the Or- 

 ange Lily, and a most desirable 

 herbaceous plant, that deserves being 

 planted very largely ; large orange- 

 colored flowers shaded copper ; 

 blooms the greater part of summer. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz., except 

 where noted ; the set of 5 for $1.00. 



If wanted l)y mail, add 

 3 cts. each for postage. 



Hellebokus. 



HEI.I.EBORUS 



(Christmas Rose). 



Xiger Maxiiims. Most valuable 

 hardy plants on account of yielding 

 with utmost freedom, at a season 

 when flowers are scarce, their beau- 

 tiful large — two to three inches across 

 — pure white blossoms. They succeed 

 in any ordinary garden soil, but re- 

 spond to any extra care whicli may 

 be given them. They prefer a shel- 

 tered, semi-shaded situation. [Ready 

 in November.) 30 cts. each; $3.00 

 per doz. 



INCARTII.I.EA. 



Delavayi. A new tuberous-rooted 

 plant with fine fern-like foliage and 

 beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers of a 

 deep rose-carmine color, with yel- 

 low throat, borne in clusters on stems 18 inches high. 

 Haidy with slight protection. [Ready in October.) 

 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



IXIAS. 



Lily op the Vallhy. 



IXIAS. 



These charming half-hardy bulbs are very ornamental for indoor culture, 

 or planted outdoors in well-drained and protected borders. They are 

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

 hues. (See cut.) 

 Cratei'oideS. Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 3 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per 



doz.; §1.75 per 100. 

 Mixed. All colors. 3 for 5 cts.; 15 cts. per doz.; 90 cts. per 100. 



LIEY OF THE TAEEEY. 



One of the most charming of spring flowering plants, bearing slender 

 stems set with tiny bells, which difttise a delicious odor. They are largely 

 used for forcing in winter and can be flowered in the house. To secure 

 good results the pips or crowns should be kept in a cold place until wanted 

 for flowering. If they have been kept in a frozen state, they should be 

 gradually thawed out before placing in heat. If to be forced in green- 

 houses, the pips should be placed on the benches and covered with moss, 

 and kept in a steady temperature of 70 to 75 degrees. Water should be 

 liberally supplied and the pips shaded until the stems are 2 or 8 inches high, 

 when the shading should be removed in order to develop the flowers. The 

 pips we offer are the best quality German, and have been grown in deep 

 sandy land. ( Ready for delivery in November.) 

 Selected Pips. For forcing. 25 cts. per <ioz.; bundles of 25 for 40 



cts.; §1.50 per 100; §14.00 per 1000. If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per 



doz. for postage. 

 Strong" Imported Cluilips. For out door planting or forcing. 25 



cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 Clumps can only be sent by express or freight ; purchaser paying charges. 



