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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS 



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regarding filling and forwarding of Plant Orders on page 117"=^ 



Poppy -flowered Anemone St. Brigid 



The Poppy-flowered Anemones are extensively planted iu autumn in pots for 

 winter flowering but are also desirable for the rockery and well drained border if 

 planted in early spring. No other spring flowering bulbs surpass them in brilliancy 

 of color and profusion of bloom; the type we offer is a celebrated Irish strain 

 that embraces a multitude of charming colors, ranging from purest white to 

 deepest maroon including all intermediate colors, such as rose, red, pink, blue, etc. 



Usually not dependably hardy north of the Potomac but with careful protection 

 or in favored positions will succeed as far north as Philadelphia, but well worth 

 replanting if necessary every season. 

 Mixed Colors Only. §1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



CallaS (Richardia) 



Golden Yellow {Richardia Elliottiana). This is the best of the Yellow CaUas, 

 its flowers being as large as the popular white variety, but of a rich, lustrous 



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ACHIMEN-ES 



Achimenes 



A plant closely allied to the Gloxinia and 

 which will succeed best under similar cul- 

 tivation, see cultural notes on Gloxinias in 

 our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of 

 Bulbs." Achimenes are supplied in smaU 

 corms or rhizomes and for best effect three 

 or more should be planted in a pot. They 

 continue in flower for a period of from 8 to 

 10 weeks. We offer six distinct varieties 

 with flowers averaging 1 J inches in diameter. 

 Ambroise VerschafEelt. Blush white 



with delicate tracings of pale purple. 

 Galatea. Large deep lavender. 

 Magnifica. Beautiful violet blue. 

 Purity. Large pure white. 

 Purple King. A good rich purple. 

 Supreme. Lavender with light centre. 



25 cts. each; 3 corms for 50 cts.; S2.00 per doz. 



Amaryllis (Hlppeastrum) 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrids. There is nothing that will 

 give the amateur greater pleasure for the window garden than 

 these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so easily managed. The 

 strain we offer is the finest that has ever been produced in this 

 country, strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with from four 

 to six gigantic blooms of the most perfect form, ranging in color 

 from pure white ground, with varied markings of rose, red and 

 crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, crimson, bright red, 

 cherry, and almost maroon. Cultural leaflet free on request. 

 We can supply large strong bulbs in choicest mixture only. 

 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 



Boussingaultia Baselloides 



(Madeira, or Mignonette Vine) 



An old-fashioned popular vine, covering a large space in a short 

 time. Fleshy heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and numerous 

 racemes of feathery white flowers of delicious fragrance. Protect 

 with litter in this latitude. Strong tubers, 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz. 



golden-yellow of velvety texture; the 

 foliage is dark green, with translucent 

 creamy-white spots, which add much 

 to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 30 cts. 

 each; S3 .00 per doz. 



Spotted Leaf (Richardia alba maculala) . 

 Leaves deep green, with numerous 

 white spots, which give the plant a 

 very ornamental appearance. The 

 flowers are white with a black centre. 

 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 

 GloriOSa (CUmbing Lily) 



Superba Bothschildiana. A splen- 

 did tropical climbing plant, easy to 

 grow in a warm conservatory; grows 6 

 to 10 feet high, producing its gorgeous 

 lily-like flowers, which open a bright 

 yellow, changing to a deep scarlet, in 

 bloom through the summer and 

 autumn months. Strong tubers, 50 

 cts. each. 



St. Brigu) Anemone 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrid Amaryllis 



NOTE — AH Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by 

 parcel post add to value of order in accordance M'ith rates given on page 117 and on Order Blank. 



