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Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut Street, I*hiladelx>hia, Ta. 



I^AQHENAI^IA. 



This beautiful genus of half-haidy Inilbs 

 is comparatively rare in this country. The 

 few specimens exhibited at horticultural shows 

 created quite a sensation, owing to their pro- 

 fusion of bloom and their bright, diversified 

 colors, as well as their ornamental foliage. Of 

 easiest growth ; can be liad in bloom at Christ- 

 mas, and lasts for a ve-ry long time. 



Peixlllla. Vigorous species; bright red, 

 tipped with sea-green and purple. (See cut.) 

 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



Tricolor. Very free-flowering ; spotted yel- 

 low flowers, margined with green and red ; 

 early. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



XelSOni. A beautiful and distinct variety 

 with golden-yellow flowers ; one of the best. 

 25 cts. each ; §2 50 per doz. 



One each of the 3 sorts for 50 cts. 



Grape Hyacinths. 



MUSCARIA. 



BotryoideS (Grape Hyacinth). One of the 



prettiest of early spring-flowering 



bulbs, growing about 6 inches 



high and throwing up numerous 



spikes of clear blue or white 



flowers which reseml)Ie a miniature 



bunch of grapes. They are per- 

 fectly hardy, and when planted in 



clumps or lines are very eftestive. 



5 or 6 bulbs in a 4-inch pot make 



a pretty plant for window decora- 

 tion. 



Blue Grape Hyacinths, 15 cts. per 

 doz.; 75 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. 



White Grape Hyacinths, 20 cts. 

 per doz.; §1.00 per 100. 

 l:*lliniOSUS (Feathered Hyacinth). 



Quite distinct from the foregoing, 



bearing feathery plume-like spikes 



of flowers of a deep claret color. 



20 cts. per doz ; $1.25 per 100. 



Ornitliogalum 

 Arabicum 



(Arabian Star of Bethlehem). 



A very showy and distinct species, 

 bearing racemes ot white flowers 

 with a black centre, having a sweet 

 aromatic odor; grows 1 to 2 feet in 

 heiglit, and succeeds either outdoors 

 or in pots. Excellent for forcing, and largely used by florists for this 

 purpose. Of the easiest cultivation. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 

 per 100. If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for postage. 



OXAI.IS. 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the greenhouse or con- 

 servatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot ; the pot should 

 be kept near the glass to prevent the foliage from growing loo long. 

 Gl'aiicl DuclieSS. A new variety of great beauty; of dwarf, sturdy 

 growth, throwing its large, exquisite pink flowers well above the foliage. 

 Extremely free -flowering, never being out of bloom from November till 

 June. One of the most desirable for window culture. 4 ct-;. each; 40 

 CIS. per doz ; $3.00 per 100. 

 Bermuda Buttercup. Greatly improved selection from Oxnlis 

 Cermia grown in the congenial soil and climate of Bermuda until the 

 bulbs have attained great strength, producing bulbs, plants, and flowers 

 larger and more luxuriant than the common variety It is one of the 

 finest of winter-flowering plants for pot culture, of strong, luxuriant 

 growth; one bulii is sufficient for a 6-inch pot. The great profusion of 

 bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for weeks is astonishing. 

 The flowers are of the purest bright buttercup yellow. (See cut.) 3 for 

 10 cts.; 30 cts. per doz.; §2.00 per 100. 

 Bowiei. Brilliant rose. White {Multijlora Alha). 



Yellow (Cffinin tu/ea). 



Double Yellow [LziUafl.pl). 3 for 10 cts.; 35 cts. per doz.; $250 perlOO. 

 Kosea. Rose-colored. Versicolor. Red, violet and white. 



Price of any of the above, except where noted, 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; 



§1.50 per 100. 

 Mixed, containing a large number of varieties. 3 for 5 cts.; 15 cts. per 

 doz.; §1.00 per 100. 



Lachenalia Pendi'la 



Okniihogalum Arabicum. 



LEUCOJUM 



VERNUM 



(Spring SnowHakej. 



Pretty bulbous plants allied to the 

 Snowdrop, but of much stronger and 

 bdlder haiiit, growing in rich soil 

 from 1 to 2 feet high, and producing 

 freely beauiiful large while flowers 

 di.'-tinctly tipped \\ith green, excellent 

 for cutting. When once planted they 

 take care of themselves, and should 

 have a place in all hardy collections ; 

 can also be grown in pots. 3 for 10 

 CIS.; 30 cts. per doz.; $2 00 per 100. 



NERIISE 



SARNIEXSIS 



(Guernsey Lilyj. 



A beautiful and easily grown va- 

 riety of Amaryllis. Bulbs potted 

 from .Sejilember till November flower 

 freely through the winter nionthf. 

 The lily-like blossoms are a brilliant 

 crimson, and in sunlight appear as if 

 sprinkled with gold-dust; decidedly 

 one of the best winler-flnwering 

 bulbs. 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz. 



Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. 



