Dreer’s Superb 
Summer-Flowering Bulbs 
The summer-flowering bulbs represent a valuable class of 
plants which has a great appeal to many gardeners because 
with bulbs good results are obtained easily and quickly 
whether they are grown outdoors in the garden or in pots 
indoors. Under this heading we have hardy, half-hardy, and 
tender bulbs. The latter must not be allowed to remain 
outdoors during the winter time. There are many interesting 
and showy subjects given on these pages, but we wish to 
call to your special attention our list of Dahlias and Gladiolus 
Dreer’s Hints 
on the 
Growing of Bulbs 
Bulbs by Mail. All 
Bulbs offered in this catalog 
are sent ‘‘Not Prepaid’’ unless 
you add to your remittance 
10% (15% west of the Mis- 
sissippi) of the catalog price 
to cover postage and special 
packing. Minimum charge 
10 cents. 
An interesting and helpful 
booklet on the culture of 
bulbs. Price 25 cents or 
sent free if requested on your 
order for bulbs. 
Achimenes 
This is closely related to the Gloxinia and it will grow best under 
similar cultivation. Also suited to rock gardens in semi-shade. 
See cultural notes on Gloxinia in our book “‘Dreer’s Hints on the 
Growing of Bulbs.”’ For best effect the small rhizomes should be 
planted 3 or more toa pot. Blooms in 10 weeks. 
Dainty Queen. 
Galatea. Lovely large blooms of a rich deep lavender. 
Magnifica. The flowers are a charming violet-blue. 
Purity. This white-flowered variety has many iriends. 
Purple King. A good rich shade of purple. 
Supreme. Lavender, somewhat lighter in the center. 
Any of the above: 40c each. 
Set of the 6, one each, value $2.40, for $2.00. 
Large pure white flowers with pink eye. 
Amaryllis—Hippeastrum 
Dreer’s Giant 
: J American 
Lg Hybrids. A mag- 
nificent strain of 
giant-flowering 
Amaryllis throwing 
vigorous flower 
stems set with 4 
to 6 gigantic perfect 
blooms in a wide 
range of beautiful 
colors. Easy to 
grow in the house. 
Mixture only 60c 
each; $6.00 per doz. 
Belladonna (Bella- 
donna Lily). Beauti- 
ful silvery white 
flowers turning to 
soft rose as they 
age. This variety is 
perfectly hardy 
when planted in a 
well drained situa- 
tion and protected 
with a covering of 2 to 3 inches of leaves during the winter 
months. It prefersa rich sandy loam. 35c each. 
Dreer’s Giant Amaryllis 
Halli (Lycoris Squamigera). Scarce hardy Amaryllis with large 
fragrant pink blooms during the summer. The spring foliage 
dies down before the blooms appear. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Separate Colors of Dreer’s Giant American Hybrids 
There are many gardeners who desire separate colors in 
Amaryllis. We offer the most popular ones below. They repre- 
sent a vigorous, free-flowering strain bound to give entire satis- 
faction. 
Red 
Red with White Star 
Red and White 
Pink and White 
White with a few Streaks of Red 
Any of the above: $1.00 each, 
Set of 5, value $5.00, for $4.50 
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which contain the finest and newest sorts. 
| Dark Red 
Dreer’s 
Superb 
Tuberous- 
Rooted 
Begonias @ 
This charming class 
of Begonias is perhaps 
the most handsome of 
all the summer-fiower- 
ing tuberous-rooted 
plants. They are prin- 
cipally used for plant- 
ing in the semi-shaded 
porch or window boxes 
but are also fine in 
outdoor beds located 
in a partially shaded 
place where they will 
bloom continuously. 
Single Frilled Begonia 
Single Frilled Varieties 
A wonderfully improved strain with flowers of immense size 
all being beautifully frilled and fringed not unlike a Giant Ruffled 
Petunia. They will give an interesting and showy display. 
Apricot Dark Red Pink 
Scarlet White Yellow 
Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Set of 6, one each, value $1.50, for $1.25. 
Single Frilled Mixed. 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 
Double Frilled Varieties 
Brilliant, fully double flowers of a most pleasing formation. 
Apricot Dark Red Pink 
Scarlet White Yellow 
Any of the above: 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
Set of 6, one each, value $1.80, for $1.50. 
Double Frilled Mixed. 
20c each; $2.00 per doz. 
Double Camellia-Flowered Varieties 
The full, double flowers resemble Camellias. 
Apricot Dark Red Pink 
Scarlet White Yellow 
Any of the above: 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
Set of 6, one each, value $1.80, for $1.50. 
Double Camellia-Flowered Mixed. 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 
Crested Varieties 
Large substantial flowers. Each petal carries a Cockscomb-like 
crest which extends from the base of the petals to the edge. 
Pink White Yellow 
Any Color: 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Set of 4, one each, value $1.00, for 85e. 
Crested Mixed Colors. 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 
Trailing Tuberous-Rooted Begonias A @ 
Trailing Mixed Colors. Superb for growing in rockeries in a 
semi-shaded or shaded position. Also for hanging baskets and 
porch boxes. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
Bulbs are easy to grow and give quick effects 
