HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— BULBS 



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DREER'S SPECIAL SEEECTEIi 

 JLIEir^ CANDIOUM. 



(Annunciation or Madonna Lily.) 



This is one of the most popular of g irden Lilies. The 

 flowers are pure snow-white and very fragrant, borne on 

 long stems. To succeed with it, it should be planted early 

 in the autumn, so that it can make some growth before frost; 

 give the bulbs a light dusting with powdered sulphur, and 

 do not cover with mote than 2 inches of soil; 3 to 4 ft.; 

 May-June, The bulbs we offer are grown specially for us 

 in the north of France and are much superior to those grown 

 in the south of France having finer flowers of greater sub- 

 stance and better in every way, particularly for outdoor 

 planting. 



EACH 



Large bulbs 12 



Extra large bulbs 20 



JIammoth bulbs 25 



ER DOZ. 



PER 100 



$1 00 



$7 50 



1 50 



10 00 



2 00 



12 50 



L,IEIU^ HARRISIIlThe Bermuda Easter Uly) 



This magnificent Lily is undoubtedly the best for winter 

 forcing, as it comes quickly ^o bloom. The flowers are 

 trumpet-shaped, pure white, t efully formed and delight- 

 fully fragrant. The bulbs shu 'd be potted in early fall in 

 rich soil, and the pots plungei! in sand, where they should 

 be allowed to remain until the approach of cold weather. 

 The freedom with which the flowers are produced is truly 

 remarkable; even the smallest bulbs blooming freely. 



EA H PLR DOZ. PER 100 



Fine bulbs, 5 to 7 inches 1. ?0 85 $6 00 



Extra bulbs, 7 to 9 inches 20 175 12 50 



Mammoth bulbs, 9 to 11 inches. .60 4 00 25 00 



LiLiuM C.iNUiDi'M. (Madonna Lily.) 



ORNITHOGAEIJ]^! ARABICUM. 



(Arabian Star of Bethlehem.) 



A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white 

 flowers with a black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor; 

 grows 1 to 2 feet in height, and succeeds either outdoors or in 

 pots. Excellent for forcing, and largely used by florists for 

 this purpose. Of the easiest cultivation. 5 cts. each; 30 cts- 

 perdoz.; §2.00 per 100. 



Frehsia Repracta Alba. 



FREESIA. 



This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing 

 a peculiar grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful, 

 one pot of a dozen bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole 

 house. As cut flowers they are extremely valuable; the unex- 

 panded blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most 

 delicate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. 

 They force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and 

 continue in succession until June. When potted these should 

 not be placed in a dark place, like most other bulbs, but should 



be put directly in the light, and prefer a rather cool position and close to the 



light, which keeps them short and sturdy, 



Refracta Alba. Pure white, delightfully fragrant. 



Mammoth bulbs, 30 cts. per doz. ; $1,75 per 100. 



Selected bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100. 

 Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety yet introduced; of strong 



growth and with larger flowers than the type. 



Maynmoth bulbs, 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



Selected bulbs, 35 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100. 



OXAEIS. 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house or conservatory dur- 

 ing the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot; the pot should be kept close to the 

 light to prevent the foliage from growing too long. 



Grand Duchess. New varieties of great beauty; of dwarf, 

 throwing their large, exquisite flowers well above the foliage, 

 flowering, never being out of bloom from November till June, 

 desirable for window culture. We offer them in three 

 Pink, White and Lavender. 



Bermuda Buttercup. One of the finest of winter-flowering plants for pot cul- 

 ture; of strong, luxuriant growth. The great profusion of bloom produced in 

 uninterrupted abundance for weeks is astonishing. The flowers are of the purest 

 bright buttercup-yellow. 



Bowiei. Brilliant carmine-rose. 



Price, of any of the above, 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 



Mixed, containing a large number of varieties, 3 for 5 cts. ; 15 cts. perdoz.; $1.00 

 per 100. 



sturdy growth. 

 Extremely free- 

 One of the most 

 distinct colors, 



NOTE— If bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post add io% to prices for postage. 



