Dreer's Bulbs for W'mter-Flowerins in the House 



Lycoris radiata 



40-630 Lycons radiata 



September Spider Lily 

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36c 



called Nerine or 

 Guernsey Lily 



Order early and plant upon receipt to 

 secure flowers this year. Place three bulbs 

 in a five-inch pot. If planted too late they 

 will develop foliage only. Keep foliage 

 growing during the winter and spring. 

 The leaves develop after the showy 

 salmon-rose flowers which appear from 

 September to November. The long pro- 

 truding stamens add considerable interest. 

 Mammoth Bulbs: 3 ioT 36c; 12 for $1.25; 

 25 for .S2.00; 100 for S7.50. 



Leucocor>'ne ixioides odorata 



Leucocoryne 



Glory of the Sun 



40-540 Ixioides odorata. An excellent 

 bulbous plant for gi'owing indoors. 

 Requires the same general growing con- 

 ditions as Freesias such as a temperature 

 of 55 to 65 degrees F. Produces its 

 lovely, large, star-shaped Tjlooms in 

 February and March, carrying 4 to 6 

 slightly fragrant, light blue flowers with 

 white markings in the center on strong, 

 wiry, 12 inch stems. The blooms last 

 for 3 to 4 weeks. Top size bidbs: 3 for 

 45c; 12 for SI. 50; 25 for $2.50. 

 40-542 Jumbo Biilbs: 3 for 60c; 12 for 

 $2.00; 25 for S3. 50. 



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Lilium Hanisi 



Three Splendid 



Lilies 



for Growing Indoors 



Harrisi {Bermuda Easter Lily). A great 

 favorite. August delivery. 



40-575 Extra-Large Bulbs: 

 55c each; 3 for $1.40; 12 for S5.00. 



40-576 Mammoth Bulbs: 

 70c each; 3 for $1.85; 12 for S7.00. 



Ornithogalura thyrsoides 



Prepared Bulb Fiber 



This light, bunchy material is 

 specially prepared for the home grow- 

 ing of Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, 

 .\neraone, Calla, Crocus, and all the 

 other miscellaneous small bulbs which 

 can be grown indoors during the 

 winter and spring. 



Qt. 25c; 5 pk. 60c; pk. $1.00, postpaid. 

 A'o/ prepaid, bu. S2.50. 



Omit-hogulam arabicum 



Ornithogalum 



40-840 Arabicum {Arabian Star of 

 Bethlehem). This will give good results 

 if grown in any cool room. A showy 

 species with large white flower petals 

 and a black-green center button. 

 Grows 1 to 2 feet tall. Exquisitely 

 scented blooms. Hardy outdoors with 

 protection where winters are not too 

 severe. 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 25 for 

 $1.50. 



40-841 Aureum. Cup-shaped, golden 

 yellow flowers arranged in clusters on a 

 fine strong stem. Keeps exceptionally 

 long after cuttinc;. 3 for 45c; 12 for 

 $1.50; 25 for $2.50. 



40-842 Aureum Hybrids. These have 

 the same splendid characteristics as the 

 preceding but the color range includes 

 many fine shades from bright yellow to 

 rich orange-red. Blooms from April 

 until July. 3 for 45c; 12 for $1.50; 

 25 for S2.50. 



40-843 Thyrsoides {Darling Chincheri- 

 chee). .\ ver>' interesting South African 

 plant for forcing in pots or pans during 

 the winter. Each spike carries 30 to 40 

 large, well-formed, pure white flowers in 

 a heavy pointed truss. IJ to 2 feet tall. 

 Extra-large Bulbs: 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 

 25 for $1.50. 



40-844 Thyrsoides Double. Re- 

 sembles a fine double Tuberose. A very 

 attractive cut flower. Extra large htilbs. 

 3 for 4Sc; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50. 



Spar axis— Wondflower 



40-880 Tecolote Mixed. Brilliantly 

 colored bulbous plants from the Cape of 

 Good Hope. Plant any time from 

 October to December using rich light 

 soil in the pots. .\l<;o suited to outdoor 

 growing in the coldframe. 3 for 20c; 

 12 for 65c; 25 for $1.00. 



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