Dreer^s Autumn Catalogue, 1903* 



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CR0CU5. 



Shown in colors on the front cover of this catalogue. 



This brilliant and universally admired spring flower will thrive in any soil or 

 situation, but to be brought to the highest perfection it should be grown in an 

 open bed or border of deep, rich, sandy loam. When planted in large groups or 

 lines of distinct colors, the effect is very striking, and the bulbs are now offered 

 so cheap as to justify their liberal use. They are invaluable for pot culture. To 

 secure a succession of blooms commence plantmg early in October, 6 or 8 bulbs 

 in a pot (the named varieties are best for this purpose), using rich soil, and plant- 

 ing about an inch deep. Place the pots on a surface of ashes, cover the top one 

 inch deep with soil, until the leaves appear, when they may be removed to the 

 house. 



DRECR'S GIANT NAMED CROCUS. 



These are large bulbs of the best varieties, and are remarkable for richness of 

 color and size of their flowers. 



Cloth of Qold. Yellow, veined brown. 



King of the Blues. Rich purplish blue. 



rime. Mina. White, striped lavender blue. . 



riammoth Yellow. Golden yellow, very large bulbs and very free-flowering. 



Mont Blanc. Large pure white. 



Purpurea grandiflora. ^lichest purple. 



Queen of the Netherlands. Purest white, large flower and 



very free. 

 Sir Walter Scott, .White, striped with violet. 



Price, any of the above in extra fine bulbs, 15 cts. per dozen ; 

 70 CIS. per 100 ; |6.00 per 1,000. 



MIXED CROCUS. 



Doz. 



Blue arid Purple shades |0 10 



Striped and Variegated sorts 10 



White sorts 10 



Golden Yellow, -'...d i.ullis 10 



All Colors Mixed TO 



100. 



1000. 



10 40 



$3 50 



40 



3 50 



40 



3 50 



40 



3 50 



35 



3 00 



DhEEk's Gia.MT i^VCLAMEN. 



Ckocus. 

 COtrCHICUM (Autumn-Howering Crocus). 



Autumnale (Meadow Saftion). Very effective and handsome 

 hardy plants, the flowers of which come through the ground 

 without the leaves in the fall, the leaves appearing the follow- 

 ing spring. The flowers comprise many shades of white, 

 purple, rose, striped, etc. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per dozen; 

 $4.00 per 100. 



Parkinson!. A distinct and beautiful sort, remarkable for the 

 peculiar arrangement of color in its flowers, they being 

 checkered with dark purple on a while ground ; unique. 4 

 cts. each; 40 cts. per dozen ; $3-00 per 100. 



DREER'S GIANT CYCEAMEN. 



Shown in colors on the back cover of this catalogue. 

 There are few winter-flowering bulbs more attractive than the 

 Cyclamen, being an ideal plant either for greenhouse or win- 

 dow decoration. Not only are they beautiful when in flower, but the foliage 

 is also highly ornamental, being beautifully mottled, and they are therefore 

 highly decorative even when not in flower. The Giant strain here offered 

 is much superior to the old type ; being of more robust growth and throw- 

 ing the large flowers well above the handsome foliage. 



It is often a hard matter to get dry bulbs started into growth. We have, 

 therefore, concluded to send out only nicely started plants, which we feel 

 sure will produce grand results, having been grown from our own choice 

 strain of seed. 



Pure White. I White, with Carmine Eye. 



Blood Red. I Deep Rose, 



Price, any of the above in extra fine plants, 25 els. each ; $2.50 per dozen. 

 Mixed. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per dozen. 



If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. each for postage to Cyclamen. 



DAHEIAS FOR EASTER FEO^WERING. 



For a number of years our Dahlia grower has been experimenting with 

 forcing Dahlias into bloom for Easter, and with tlie most gratifying results. 

 Other growers who, at our suggestion, have given ihem a trial, report equally 

 satisfactory experiences. Prominent among these is Mr. Wm. Falconer, whose 

 Easter display at Schenley Park, Pittsburg, is well known to be the most 

 varied and extensive anywhere, wrote us under date of April 14, 1903, 

 as follows : 



" The Dahlias were a complete success and are now in beautiful bloom. 

 I am sorry indeed that I did not get onto this E)ahlia wrinkle sooner, or I 

 would now have from 250 to 500 of them in flower. The white one 

 (Storm King) is the most responsive; the pink one (A. D. Livoni) the most 

 striking and beautiful. I thank you for bringing them to my notice." 



We offer but four varieties, these having been found best adapted for 

 forcing. The roots' are being specially grown and prepared. Ordinary 

 roots, which have flowered all summer, are unsuited for this purpose. 



Full cultural directions sent out with each order. [Ready in A'ovembe!-.) 

 Storm King. Pure white. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per dozen. 

 Camellia Alba. Snow white; very free. (See cut, page 18.) 15 



cts. ench ; ijil.oO per dozen. 

 A. D. Livoni. Beautiful soft pink. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen. 

 Twentieth Century. This superb single Dahlia is the finest of all for 



cut-flower purposes. Color rosy crimson and white ; very easy to force. 



30 cts, each; 8i3.00 per dozen. 



