Dreer^S Large-Floxcering CAN N AS 



Cannas bloom from early summer 

 until frost in all sections of the countr>'. 

 They succeed best in a sunny position 

 and in practically any kind of soil, re- 

 sponding freely to liberal treatment. 

 For best results, prepare the bed about 

 two feet deep and include a generous 

 supply of well-decayed manure. They 

 enjoy plenty of moisture during their 

 growing season. 



All varieties have green foliage unless 

 otherwise specified in the descriptions. 



45-222 City of PorHand. Huge glow- 

 ing bright pink flowers set against 

 green foliage. 3JX ft. 



45-223 Copper Giant. Immense mad- 

 der red flowers suffused with cop- 

 pery rose. 4 ft. 



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45-226 Hungaria. Large trusses with 

 clear rose flowers, .\lways greatly 

 admired for the size and briUiance 

 of its blooms. ilA ft.- 



45-228 King Humbert. _ Enormous 



rich orange-scarlet flower trusses and 

 dark coppery bronze foliage. > ft. 



45-233 The President. Brilliant fierv- 

 intense scarlet. The most spectacular 

 of all Cannas. \'ery vigorous. 5 ft. 



45-236 Wyoming. Well-formed, large 

 trusses of deep orange contrasting 

 with the beautiful bronzv fohase. 



6 ft. ' . " 



45-238 Yellow King Humbert 



{Orchid-Flowered) . Bright yellow, 

 spotted red. A grand old favorite. 

 4H feet. 



rmant Roots of any of the above for delivery before April 1: 30c each; 

 3 of one variety 75c; 12 of one variety S2.25; 25 of one variety S4.00, prepaid. 



Canna, The Presidt.nt 



Yellow Calla 



Yellow Calla 



Richardia — Zantedeschia 



Elliottiana is the best strain of 

 Yellow Calla for all purposes. It pro- 

 duces showy large golden-yellow 

 blooms and dark green foliage en- 

 hanced by translucent white spots. It 

 is splendid for garden growing and 

 also excellent for pot culture. 



40-053 Golden Yellow (Elliottiana). 

 Mammoth Bulbs, 2]/>-i inch diam.: 

 65c each; 3 for $1.75; 12 for S6.50. 



40-052 Golden Yellow {Elliottiana). 

 First size bulbs, I-l]/; inches in diam.: 

 4Sc each; 3 for SI. 25; 12 for S4.50. 



Bulbs make Splendid Gifts 

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Gloriosa — Climbing Lily 



Climbing Lily 



Gloriosa 



47-010 Superba. .\ splendid tender 

 climber very easy to grow in the 

 conservatory or greenhouse. Also a 

 splendid summer-flowering garden 

 vine for sheltered locations. Once 

 started, it grows rapidly to a height 

 of from six to ten feet. The large, 

 gorgeous. Lil}--like blooms are a 

 combination of bright yellow and 

 scarlet changing to a deep scarlet 

 self as they mature. Strong Tubers: 

 S5c each; 3 for S2.25; 12 for $8.00. 



Proliferol-Green Leaf 



Bulbs or tubers soaked for 12 

 hours in Proliferol solution have 

 shown a marked increase in healthy 

 development. See page 93 for Pro- 

 liferol. 



RootOne for Bulbs 



Numerous experiments, includ- 

 ing our own, have proved that 

 bulbs and tubers dusted lightly 

 with Rootone before planting start 

 off quicker, make a more vigorous 

 growth, and produce finer flowers. 

 See page 93. 



Glo\in 



Gloxinia 



Showy flowering bulbs for window 

 garden, conservatory, and sheltered, 

 shaded garden spots. They will develop 

 into shapely plants covered with large 

 graceful blooms of velvety texture. 



47-018 Emperor Frederick. Brilliant 

 scarlet with broad white border. 



47-021 Emperor William. Deep vio- 

 let-blue with contrasting white edge. 



47-023 King of the Reds. Carries an 

 abundance of brilliant red blooms. 



47-025 Mont Blanc. Vigorous plants 

 with large pure white flowers. 



47-030 Violacea. Glorious flowers of 

 a rich velvety dark blue. 



47-033 Mixed. All varieties are repre- 

 sented in this assortment. 



Any of the above: 



40c each; 3 of one variety $1.00; 



12 of one varietv S3. 75. 



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All Bulbs are sent Prepaid anywhere within the U. S. A. 



