SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 
Galtonia—22cinthus 
candicans 
Cape Hyacinth © 
A strong-growing, summer-flowering 
variety of Hyacinth quite distinct from 
those which bloom in the spring. -Makes a 
strong stately flowerspike 3 to 5 feet high, 
which bears from 20 to 30 pure white, bell- 
shaped blooms during the summer and 
early fall. It is hardy around Philadelphia. 
15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
Gloriosa § 
Superba Rothschildiana 
Climbing Lily 
A splendid tropical climber, easy to 
grow in a warm greenhouse and does well 
in sheltered spots out-of-doors. Grows 6 to 
10 feet high, producing large gorgeous 
Lily-like flowers which open a bright 
yellow, but change to a deep scarlet. In 
bloom through the summer and autumn 
months. Strong tubers, 75c each. 
Dreer’s Select Gloxinias 
Showy flowering bulbs for the window 
garden or conservatory. Potted in rich 
garden loam and placed in a light window 
they will develop into shapely plants 
covered with graceful large flowers of 
beautiful velvety texture. 
Dreer’s Six Superb 
Named Varieties 
Blue Bell. Deep blue blooms. 
Brunhilde. White. 
Defiance. Crimson-scarlet. 
Emperor Frederick. Scarlet with 
white band. 
Emperor Wilhelm. Deep violet with 
white band. 
Othello. Deep indigo blue. 
Any of the above: 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Set of the 6 Gloxinias, 
value $3.00, for $2.50. 
Unnamed Mixed. 35c each; 
per doz. 
$3.50 
New Gloxinia 
Brilliant 
A beautiful new type of Gloxinia 
forming showy upright plants 
which carry a great profusion of 
large blooms noted for their rare 
beauty. The color is a dazzling 
ruby red. Though rich it has the 
soft and silky sheen of velvet. This 
fine new variety gives promise of 
being the best Gloxinia for pot pur- 
poses. 60c each; 3 for $1.50. 
Ismene calathina 
Peruvian Daffodil 
A grand summer-flowering bulb with 
large, fragrant Amaryllis-like white blooms 
with apple green markings in the throat. 
Very easy to grow. Keep bulbs in a 
warm dry room and plant out in June: 
Take up in October and store warm and 
dry during the winter. They do best ina 
well-drained fertile soil where they will 
multiply rapidly. 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 
Giant Montbretias 
Giant Montbretias 
Flowers of largest size and beautiful rich 
colors. The individual blooms are nearly 
3 inches in diameter. They are borne on 
slender, wiry, branching stems frequently 
over 3 feet high. They are gay and attrac- 
tive in the garden during late summer 
and fall, also give wonderful material 
for cutting. Plant in April or May. 
Aurora. Large brilliant golden orange 
flowers suffused with shades of apricot. 
His Majesty. A glorious variety with 
very large, broad-petaled, deep velvety 
scarlet flowers shading to gold. Under 
favorable conditions it will reach a 
height of 43 feet. 
Lemon Queen. Very attractive with 
deep orange buds and creamy yellow 
flowers with lighter centers. 
Queen Alexandra. Lovely chrome yel- 
low flowers with carmine blotch at the 
base of the petals. Late-flowering. A 
showy variety of erect habit of growth. 
Any of the above: 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
The set of 4 Giant Montbretias, 
value $1.40, for $1.20. 
Two Rare Montbretias 
Joan of Arc. Very large, smooth, broad- 
petaled glowing deep golden flowers with 
slight crimson markings in the center. 
The reverse of the petals is flushed 
orange. Strong grower. 
Queen of Spain. Brilliant deep golden 
orange flowers of large size. The reverse 
of the petals is golden apricot with small 
crimson or purple calyx. A very brilliant 
and effective strong-growing variety. 
Dither of the above: 50Qc each. 
6 bulbs, 3 of each variety, 
value $3.00, for $2.50. 
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Tigridia 
Tigridia—shell Flower 
Mexican bulbs producing showy, large, 
oddly shaped blooms of exotic beauty. 
Well suited to planting in the mixed 
border. Handle the same as Gladiolus, 
planting the bulbs when the nights have 
become balmy and take up again before 
frost in the fall; 18 inches high, flowering 
during the summer and fall months. 
Each Per doz. 
Pavonia grandiflora 
— Light Pink..........$0 30 $3 00 
— Orange jo, 80 3 00 
= Reg iis.ces eee 30 3 00 
= 'ROS@. 505 oe ees 30 3 00 
= White: Soc peo 30 3 00 
= Yellow: i Aa eae 30 3 00 
One each of the 6 colors, 
value $1.80, for $1.50. 
— Hybrids Mixed...... 25 2 50 
Tuberoses 
Double Pearl. Richly fragrant summer- 
flowering bulbs for planting outdoors 
middle of May. Showy pearly white 
double blooms on strong stems. Strong 
flowering bulbs 10c each; 75c per doz.; 
$5.00 per 100. 
Mexican Everblooming. This single 
Tuberose is of exceptionally graceful 
habit. Has fragrant pure white blooms 
from July onward. Each bulb develops 
from 2 to 5 spikes in succession. It is as 
fine for cutting as for garden display. 
10c each; 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Zephyranthes © 
Zephyr Flower, Fairy Lilies 
Very easy to grow having showy goblet- 
shaped blooms soon after planting. Treat 
in the same way as Gladiolus. Splendid 
for mixing in the border and also excellent 
grown in pots or pans for porch and 
window decoration. 
Alba. Pure white. 
doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
Rosea. Large rose-colored. 
$2.00 per doz. 
Texana. A most interesting and showy 
variety with lovely pure yellow blooms. 
An entirely new color which we are sure 
will become very popular. 20c each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
10c each; 75c per 
20c each; 
If bulbs are wanted by parcel post, add postage as explained on page 113 
