HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 



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Extra Selected First-Size 



Named Hyacinths 



The varieties enumerated below have been selected for their distinct 

 coloring and free-flowering qualities, specially suited for growing in- 

 doors in pots or for extra high-grade bedding. 



SINGLE RED, ROSE AND PINK 

 General De Wet. A beautiful shade of light rose. 

 Gertrude. Bright rosy pink, of sturdy compact growth. 

 Gigantea. One of the best blush pink varieties. 

 Lady Derby. A charming tone of rose-pink, splendid in pots. 

 La Victoire, or Victory. Brilliant rosy-red; a fine variety. 

 Marconi. Rich rose-pink, magnificent spikes of closely set bells. 

 Queen of the Pinks. A lovely tone of rosy-pink, large bells. 

 Roi des Beiges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand bedder. 



SINGLE, PURE AND TINTED WHITE 

 Arentine Arendsen. Pure snow white with large open bells. 

 General Vetter. Large spikes of creamy blush white. 

 Grande Blanche. A splendid blush white with immense bells. 

 La Grandesse. An extra fine pure white; spike and bells of largest 



size. 

 L' Innocence. The most popular of the pure whites for bedding and 



forcing; always produces good flowers. 

 Queen of the Whites. A grand new pure white with extra large 



spikes and bells. 



SINGLE BLUE, LAVENDER, PURPLE, Etc. 

 Enchantress. One of the finest light blue sorts; color sky-blue 



shading lighter to the centre. 

 Grand Maitre. Rich, deep lavender blue shaded darker. 

 King of the Blues. A grand rich dark lustrous blue. 

 Perle Brilliante. Very large bells and spike of light sky-blue. 

 Queen of the Blues. A beautiful silvery azure-blue. 



SINGLE YELLOW SHADES 

 City of Haarlem, Rich yellow. Extra fine truss. 

 Yellow Hammer, Pure yellow and one of the best. 



DOUBLE-FLG. ROSE AND PINK 

 Chestnut Blossom. Bright rose-pink, like the flowers of the 



Horse Chestnut. 

 President Roosevelt. Bright lively pink; very large truss. 



DOUBLE-FLG. PURE AND TINTED WHITE 

 Isabella. The finest double blush white; large bells and spike. 

 Double La Grandesse. The double-flowering form of the 

 well-known single pure white; extra fine. 



DOUBLE-FLG. BLUE AND LAVENDER 

 Bloksberg. Finest light porcelain-blue; very large. 

 Garrick. Deep azure-blue; very large spike. 



DOUBLE-FLG. YELLOW 

 Sunflower. Considered the finest double pure yellow. 



Price. Any of the 1st size named Hyacinths offered above, 25 

 cts. each; $2.25 per doz.; $15.00 per 100, postpaid. 



White French Roman Hyacinths 



We are again assured of a supply of this charming class of 

 Hyacinths, producing graceful, delicately perfumed spikes of pure 

 white flowers. They force readily in the house, and can be had in 

 flower from November till April. We do not recommend them 

 for outdoor planting. Selected Bulbs, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100, postpaid. 



Spike of Dutch Hyacinth 



Select Second-Size 



Named Hyacinths 



These are a little smaller than our Extra Selected 1st size 

 bulbs, and admirably adapted for pot culture and high-grade 

 bedding where distinct shades of color are desired. 

 Gertrude. Deep rose pink; extra fine erect truss. I 

 Gigantea. Soft blush pink; very large spike of closely set bells. 

 Lady Derby. A beautiful soft rose pink. 

 La Victoire, or Victory. Color brilliant rosy crimson. 

 Marconi. A splendid rich rose-pink, extra fine. 

 Roi des Beiges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand bedding sort. 

 L' Innocence. Deservedly the most popular pure white. 

 La Grandesse. Considered the finest of all whites. 

 Queen of the Whites. Very large spikes of purest white. 

 General Vetter. One of the finest creamy blush white varieties. 

 Enchantress. Sky-blue, with lighter centre. 

 Grand Maitre. Deep lavender, shaded darker; very large truss. 

 King of the Blues. The finest of the rich deep blue varieties. 

 Queen of the Blues. Clear silver azure-blue. 

 City of Haarlem. Rich yellow. 

 Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow, very fine. 



Price. Any of the above Select Second-size Hyacinths, 20 

 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100, postpaid. 



Book of Bulbs (Rockwell), Complete Directions for growing all kinds $3.00, postpaid 



