1 



174 



/flEHRyADPJEEH^ 



SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 



|9HILADEIIHIA1^\ 



Achimenes 



This is closely related to the Gloxinia and it will grow best under 

 similar cultivation. See cultural notes on Gloxinia in our book 

 "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs" which will be sent free if 

 requested on your order for bulbs. For best effect the small 

 rhizomes should be planted 3 or more to a pot. Blooms in 10 

 weeks. 



Dainty Queen. Large, pure white flowers with pink eye. 

 Galatea. Lovely large blooms of a rich deep lavender. 

 Magnifica. The flowers are a charming violet blue. 

 Purity. This white flowered variety has many friends. 

 Purple King. A good rich shade of purple. 

 Supreme. Lavender, somewhat lighter in the center. 

 A ny of the above: 25c each. 

 Set of the 6, one each, for $1.25. 



Amaryllis — Hippeastrum 



Amaryllis— Hippeastrum 

 Dreer's Giant American Hybrids Mixed. No other window 

 garden plant is so easily handled and gives so much enjoyment 

 as the giant-flowered Amaryllis. Our strain is the finest grown. 

 We supply strong bulbs which will throw vigorous stems which 

 produce 4 to 6 perfectly formed, giant blooms. These bulbs 

 are offered in mixture only and we cannot supply separate 

 colors. The flowers range in color from almost pure white to 

 the deepest maroon-red, with a preponderance of the rich 

 scarlets, reds, crimsons, bright red, cherry red in solid colors 

 as well as with varied markings of rose, red, and crimson. 

 In filling an order we cannot select bulbs of a specific color as 

 they are handled in mixture only. 60c. each; $6.00 per 

 doz.;S45.00 per 100. 



Amorphophallus— Devj/'* Tongue 



Hivieri. Curious and interesting when planted as an isolated 

 specimen in the mixed border in a warm sunny position in rich 

 soiL The flower resembles a gigantic black Calla and appears 

 before the leaves on stems rising from 2 to 3 feet high. The 

 flower is soon followed by interesting, massive, tropical-looking 

 foliage which is supported on thick prettily-marbled stems. 

 Not hardy. Strong bulbs, $1.00 each. 



Frilled Tuberous-Rooted Begonia 



Dreer's Superb 

 Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 



This charming class of Begonias is perhaps the most handsome 

 of all the summer-flowering tuberous-rooted plants and deserves 

 even greater popularity than it has received during recent years. 

 The improvements made within the last decade in size, texture, 

 and coloring are phenomenal. It is not unusual for the flowers to 

 measure 4 to 6 inches across. They are principally useful for 

 planting in semi-shaded porch or window boxes. Also fine in 

 outdoor beds located in a partially shaded place where they will 

 bloom continuously. 



Frilled Tuberous- Rooted Begonias 



A wonderfully improved strain with flowers of immense size all 

 being beautifully frilled and fringed not unlike giant ruffled 

 Petunias. They will give an interesting and showy display. 

 Orange, Pink, Salmon, Scarlet, White, and Yellow. 



Any color: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 Frilled Mixed. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Single Tuberous-Rooted Begoniais 



Lovely, large blooms with broadly expanded petals. A very 

 large-flowered strain represented by many fine clean colors. 

 Crimson, Scarlet, Salmon, Pink, and Wbite. 



A ny color: 25c each; $2.50 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 

 Single Mixed. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Double Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 



These double blooms are particularly attractive. The plants 

 bloom as freely as either the single-flowered or the frilled varieties. 

 Crimson, Scarlet, Salmon, Pink, White, and Yellow. 



Any color: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 Double Mixed. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Crested Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 



A distinct, novel, and most interesting type with large, sub- 

 stantial flowers. Each petal carries a cockscomb-like crest which 

 extends from the base of the petals to the edge. 

 Crested Mixed Colors. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



Trailing Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 



Splendid for growing in hanging baskets or as individual speci- 

 mens in pots where the branches droop over the edges producing 

 an effective display with their bright colors. 

 Trailing Mixed Colors. 30c each; $3.00 per dozen. 



NOTE — If bulbs are wanted by parcel post, please add to the value of the order 

 to cover special packing and postage, in accordance with rates given on page 113 



