DREER'S HARDY FLOWERING BULBS 



Leucoj um — Snow-flake 



Chionodoxa Luciliae 

 Glorv of the Snow 



Chionodoxa— G/ory of the Snow 



40-065 Luciliae. Grows well in anj' garden soil, is perfectly 

 hardy, and increases rapidly from year to year. Bears on 

 slender stems masses of showy blue flowers each with a white 

 center. 5 to 6 inches tall. Cover three inches deep. 12 for 75c; 

 100 for S5.00. 



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 ne.xt spring. Fine for the garden or for growing in saucers 



w^ithout water. After blooming indoors transplant the bulbs to 



the garden. 



40-072 Autumnale Major. Exquisite large Crocus-like 

 flowers of an appealing bright lavender color. Blooms during 

 the month of October. 40c each; 3 for SI. 10; 12 for S4.00. 



40-070 Bornmuelleri. 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. 

 50c each; 3 for SI. 35; 12 for S5.00. 



40-071 Lilac Wonder. An appealing uniform shade of lilac- 

 mauve. Very large and extremely free flowering. 60c each; 

 3 for SI. 65; 12 for S6.00. 



Crocus 



These colorful spring flowers are perfectly hardy and very 

 showy. Use them generously in the lawn, around shrubbery, and 

 in beds. 



40-092 Lavender. 12 for 8Sc; 25 for S1.60; 100 for S6.00. 

 40-094 Purple. 12 for 85c; 25 for $1.60; 100 for S6.00. 

 40-101 Yellow. 12 for 85c; 25 for S1.60; 100 for S6.00. 



Eryth ronium— Oog'5 Tooth violet 



40-140 Mixed. 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 

 in white, yellow, pink, and purple. Light shade and a soil rich 

 in humus contribute toward their welfare and permanence. 

 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for S6.00; 250 for S13.50. 



V,ZUCo\utn—Snowflake 



40-545 Aestivum. Handsome vigorous bulbous 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 30c; 12 for $1.00; 

 100 for $7.00; 250 for $16.00. 



Eremurus 



Foxtail Lily, Desert Candle 



Aristocratic plants growing 6 to 10 feet tall. Spread roots and 

 cover crowns with 3 inches of soil and protect during the winter. 

 They bloom in June or July. 

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



display in July. 6 ft. $1.00 each; 3 for S2.50. 

 40-451 Elwesianus. Soft pink blooms in June. Elegant spikes 



10 feet tall. S2.25 each; 3 for S6.00. 

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



Blooms in June. S2.25 each; 3 for S6.00. 

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



6 to 8 ft. June flowering. $1.15 each; 3 for S3. 25. 

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



8 to 10 feet tall. Si. 25 each; 3 for S3. 50. 

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



tall. June flowering. S2.25 each; 3 for S6.00. 

 40-456 Shelford Hybrids. Magnificent spikes set with 



coppery orange blooms. 6-8 ft. $1.25 each; 3 for S3.50. 

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



pink-orange flowers. S2.00 each; 3 for S5.00. 

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



yellow flower spikes. S2.25 each; 3 for S6.00. 

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



bright pink blooms. $2.25 each; 3 for S6.00. 

 40-460 - White Beauty. Pure white and extremely free- 

 flowering. $2.25 each; 3 for S6.00. 

 40-461 Tubergeni. Lovely yellow flowers on spikes 8 to 10 



feet tall. June. S3. 00 each; i for S8.00. 

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



orange. $3.00 each; 3 for $8.00. 



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The Book of Bulbs (F. F. Rockwell). 264 pages, cloth bound, $2.50 per copy postpaid. 



