DREER'S HARDY FLOWERING BULBS 



Colchicum 



Meadow Saffron 



Plant in Early Fall 

 Plant the large bulbs in 

 September and cover 5 to 

 6 inches deep with rich 

 sandy soil. They will bloom 

 this fall and make foliage 

 next spring. They also may 

 be permitted to bloom in- 

 doors placed in saucers 

 without soil or water. After 

 they have finished their 

 flower display transplant 

 them outdoors to the gar- 

 den at the proper plant- 

 ing depth. 



40-072 Autumnale Major. Exquisite large Crocus-like flow- 

 ers of an appealing bright lavender color. Blooms during 

 the month of October. 4Sc each; 3 for $1.20; 12 for $4.50. 



40-070 Bornmuelieri. This is the giant among the autumn 

 flowering Colchicum bearing extra-large and well-formed 

 cup-shaped blooms of a lovely rosy lilac color giving a 

 splendid effect during October. Perfectly hardy and long 

 lived. 60c 3ach; 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00. 



40-071 Lilac Wonder. An appealmg uniiorm shade ef lilac- 

 mauve. Very large and e.xtremely free flowering. 60c each ; 

 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00. 



Erythronium 

 40-140 



Erythronium 



Dog's Tooth Violet 



A splendid mixture of these 

 native western bulbs which 

 have proved perfectly hardy 

 in our eastern climate. They 

 produce during the spring 

 lovely large star-shaped 

 blooms on graceful slender 

 stems. Light shade and a soil 

 rich in humus contribute to- 

 ward their welfare and per- 

 manence. 3 for 25c; 12 for 

 85c; 100 for $6.00; 250 for 

 $13.50. 



Leucojum — Snowflake 



40-545 



Leucojum 



Snowflake 



Handsome vigorous bulb- 

 ous plants with stems 14 to 

 18 inches tall. Each flower 

 stem carries a number of 

 showy drooping white bells 

 marked with rich green tips. 

 Plant 4 to 5 inches deep in 

 semi-shade. 3 for 33c; 12 for 

 $1.15; 25 for $2.00; 100 for 

 $7.50. 



ROOTONE for Bulbs 



This special hormone powder, originally developed 

 to facilitate rooting of cuttings, has given some out- 

 standing results on bulbs also. A light dusting of the 

 bulbs with Rootone has proved particularly bene- 

 ficial with those of smaller size resulting in larger 

 flowers and greater plant vigor. Trial Size C/i oz.) 

 2Sc; 2 ozs. $1.00; lb. $5.00. 



Eremurus 



Foxtail Lily, Desert Candle 



Aristocratic hardy plants splendid for the permanent 

 border where they will give a marvelous effect for many 

 years. Plant them in a well-drained, sheltered place with 

 full exposure to the sun. They do best in a deep, sandy 

 loam enriched with well-rotted manure. Cover the crowns 

 with 3 inches of soil and protect the shoots against late 

 spring frost. The flower stalks rise 6 to 10 feet above the 

 long, narrow foliage. 



40-450 Bungei. Deep yellow flower spikes making a fine 

 display in July. 6 ft. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. 



40-457 Elwesianus. Soft pink blooms in June. Elegant 

 spikes 10 feet tall. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 



40-452 — albus. Pure white flowers arranged in solid spikes. 

 Blooms in June. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50. 



40-453 Himalaicus. Waxy white flowers with golden an- 

 thers. 6 to 8 ft. June flowering. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 



40-454 Him-Rob. Pale silvery pink flower spikes in June. 

 8 to 10 feet tafl. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 



40-455 Robustus. Rose-pink flowers on stems 8 to 10 feet 

 tall. June flowering. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 



40-456 Shelford Hybrids. Magnificent spikes set with cop- 

 pery orange blooms. 6-8 ft. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 



40-457 — Isobel. Glorious long spikes set with most attrac- 

 tive pink orange flowers. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50. 



40-458 — Moonliglit. An exquisite variety with glorious soft 

 yellow flower spikes. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 



40-459 — Rosalind. Always greatly admired for its lovely 

 bright pink blooms. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 



40-460 — White Beaufy. Pure white and extremely free- 

 flowering. $1.75 each; 3 for $4.50. 



40-467 Tubergeni. Lovely yellow flowers on spikes 8 to 10 

 feet tall. June. $3.00 each; 3 for $8.00. 



40-462 Warei. A beautiful combination of yellow, pink, and 

 orange. $3.00 each; 3 for $8.00. 



The Book of Bulbs IF. F. Rockwelll. 264 pages, eloth bound, $2.50 per copy posipald 



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