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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



White Calla. 



CHIONODOXA. 



(Glory of the Snow.) 



These are among the most beautiful 

 of our early spring flowering bulbs, 

 coming into flower soon after the snow 

 is gone. Grows well in any good 

 garden soil, and when once planted 

 requires no further care. Looks best 

 when planted in lines or clumps of 25 

 or more bulbs. 



Luciliae. Flowers of a brilliant sky- 

 blue color, with white centre. 1.5 cts. 

 per doz.; §1.00 per 100; S8.00 per 

 1,000. 



Lucilise Gigantea. A very distinct 

 and beautiful species, with very large 

 flowers of soft lavender-blue, with 

 whitecentre. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 

 per 100; §12.00 per 1,000. 



Sardensis. A strikingly beautiful, 

 brilliant gentian-blue flower. A 

 gem among spring bulbs, 

 1,000. 



Tmoulsi. Very large flo 

 §1.50 per 100. 



CALLA LILIES. 



White Calla {Richardia uElhiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the 



Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our 

 best window plants. To aid profuse blooming keep them dormant from 

 the middle of June to last of August, repot in good rich soil, uskig a 6 to 

 8-inch pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be 

 most satisfactory. (See cut.) Good roots, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

 Extra large roots, 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. Mammoth roots, 25 cts! 

 each ; $2.50 per doz. 



" Little aem." A miniature variety of the While Calla, growing from 

 9 inches to 1 foot in height ; it is very free-flowering and fine fSr pot 

 culture. The flowers are less than one-half the size of thecommon variety, 

 and can be used in bouquets, etc. 10 cis. each ; $1.00 per doz. 



Black {Arum Sancttcm). This interesting variety from the Holy Land 

 resembles in habit and foliage the White Calla,' with flowers of a rich 

 purple color over a foot in length and 4 to 6 inches across; the spike or 

 spadix is about 10 inches long, and of an ebony- black -'color. 12 cts. 

 each ; $1.2.5 per doz. 



Spotted=leaf {Richnrdia alba maculaia). The leaves of this variety 

 are deep green, with numerous white spots, which give the plant a 

 very ornamental appearance. The flowers are white, with a black centre ; 



they grow freely either indoors 

 or out. {Ready in October.) 10 

 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 

 Golden Yellow {Richardia El 

 liottiana). Entirely distinct and 

 unlike all other forms of yellow 

 Callas ; it has the same habit of 

 growth as the ordinary white 

 variety, with flowers of same size 

 and shape, but of a rich, clear, 

 lustrous golden-yellow color ; the 

 foliage is dark green, with a 

 number of translucent creamy- 

 white spots, which add much 

 to its beauty. Strong bulbs, $1.00 

 each. 



One each of the 5 Callas, strong 

 roots, for $1.25. 



Crown Imperials. 



15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 

 ers of deep indigo blue. 25 cts. per doz.; 



CROWN IMPERIALS. 



Very showy and stately early spring-blooming plants. The flowers are 

 bell-shaped, and are borne in a whorl at the top of the plant, which grows 

 from 3 to 4 feet high. The Crown Imperial will grow well in any good 

 garden soil, and if it can be said to have preferences, it is for a deep loam. 

 At the time of planting the soil should be deeply trenched and well 

 manured. They should be planted 2 or 3 in a clump, 6 inches deep, 

 and then left alone for years. When established they flower abundantly, 

 and the stems should not be cut off, but allowed to decay naturally. A 

 slight covering during the winter is beneficial. (See cut.) 

 .Superfine flixed. Including red, yellow and shades of orange. 10 



CIS. each ; §1.00 per doz. ; $7.50 per 100. Add 2 cts. each for postage. 



DIELYTRA. 



[Ready in A^ovember.) 



SpectabiliS {Bleeding Heart). A well-known beautiful plant, which 

 blooms early in spring, producing racemes of delicate white and 

 pink heart-shaped flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; by mail, 5 

 cts. each extra. 



Eximia {Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarf-growing species, with 

 finely cut ornamental foliage, growing about 15 inches high, and pro- 

 ducing its showy pink flowers from April to August. 15 cts. each ; 

 $1.50 per doz.; by mail, 5 cts. each extra. 



Forcing Dahlia Camellia Alba. 

 (Offered on page 19.) 



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