DRE£R*S HARDY FLOWERING BULBS 



Colchicum — Meadow Saffron 



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. Fine for the garden or for growing in saucers 



without 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 $1.10; 12 for §4.00. 



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 $1.35; 12 for §5.00. 



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

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

 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00. 



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 75c; 25 for $1.35; 100 for $5.00. 

 40-094 Purple. 12 for 75c; 25 lor $1.35; 100 for $5.00. 

 40-101 Yellow. 12 for 80c; 25 for $1.50; 100 for $5.50. 



Erythronium— Dog'* 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 

 on graceful slender stems. Light shade and a soil rich in humus 

 contribute toward their welfare and permanence. 3 for 25c; 

 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 



40-139 TuolumensiS {Glacier Lily, Mountain Lily, or Golden 

 Easter Lily). One of the most beautiful and rarest of the Dog's 

 Tooth Violets. Often bears 10 to 12 golden 3-inch flowers. 

 Plant in colonies in shaded, well-drained spots. Excellent for 

 cutting. 3 for 27c; 12 for 90c; 25 for $1.50. 



LcUCOJum— 'Snotv/?afee 



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. 



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 $2.50. 

 40-451 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. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 

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



6 to 8 ft. June flowering. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 

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



8 to 10 feet tall. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 

 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 



coppery orange blooms. 6-8 ft. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.50. 

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



pink-orange flowers. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 

 40-458 — Moonlight. 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 Beauty. Pure white and extremely free- 

 flowering. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 

 40-461 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 (F. F. Rockwell). 264 pages, cloth bound, $2.50 per copy postpaid. 



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