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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 



CHOICE BEDDING HYACINTHS 



Few bulbs can be used for bedding with such good effect as Hyacinths, and every spring they form one of the features of the principal 

 public parks, and, considering the little trouble necessary for their care, it is a matter of comment that larger plantings are not seen in 

 private gardens. 



Cultural notes will be found on page 29. We might add that Hyacinth Bulbs in some soils will do well for a number of years without 

 lifting or replanting. When through flowering, the beds may be sown or planted with shallow-rooted plants, such as Petunias, Verbenas, 

 Portulaca, etc., which wiU keep the beds bright throughout the summer and in no way hurt the bulbs. 



Gertrude. Bright rosy pink, of sturdy compact growth, fine 



bedder. 

 La Victoire, or Victory. Brilliant rosy-red; a fine variety. 

 Maxconi. Rich rose-pink, magnificent spikes of closely set bells. 

 Queen of the Pinks. A lovely tone of rosy-pink, large beUs 



and massive spike. 

 Roi des Beiges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand bedder. 

 General Vetter. A very strong grower, with large spikes of 



creamy blush white. 

 La Grandesse. An e.xtra fine pure white; spike and bells of 



largest size. 



L'Innocence. The most popular of the pure whites for bedding 



and forcing; always produces good flowers. 

 Enchantress. One of the finest light blue sorts; color sky-blue 



shading lighter to the centre. 

 Grand Maitre. Rich, deep lavender blue shaded darker. 

 King of the Blues. A grand rich dark lustrous blue. 

 Perle Brilliante. Very large beUs and spike of light sky-blue; 



inside of petals lighter. 

 Queen of the Blues. A beautiful silvery azure-blue. 

 Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow and one of the best. 



Price. Any of the above Choice Bedding Hyacinths, 15 cts. each; SI. 50 per doz.; S12.00 per 100, postpaid. 



SELECT SECOND-SIZE NAMED HYACINTHS 



These are a little smaller than our Extra Selected Exhibition bulbs offered on page 31 and are fine flowering stock, and admirably 

 adapted for pot culture and high-grade bedding where distinct shades of color are desired. We can furnish them in the following grand 

 varieties at the uniform price of 20 cts. each; S2.00 per doz.; SIS.OO per 100, postpaid. 



Gertrude. Deep rose pink; extra fine erect fruss. 



Gigantea. Soft blush pink; very large spike of closely set bells; 



one of the most popular. 

 Lady Derby. A beautiful soft rose pink. 

 La Victoire, or Victory. A splendid variety. Color brilliant 



rosy crimson. 

 Marconi. A splendid rich rose-pink, extra fine. 

 Roi des Beiges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand bedding sort, 



holding its color better than any other scarlet. 

 City of Haarlem. Rich yellow. 

 Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow, very fine. 

 General Vetter. One of the finest creamy blush white varieties; 



makes a splendid spike and always does well. 



L'Innocence. Deservedly the most popular pure white; of 



erect, sturdy habit and good for all purposes. 

 La Grandesse. Considered the finest of all whites; bells and 



spike very large. 

 Queen of the Whites. Very large spikes and bells of purest 



white. 

 Enchantress. Sky-blue, with lighter centre; one of the finest 



light blue sorts. 

 Grand Maitre. Deep lavender; shaded darker: verj' large 



truss, strong and free grower, and one of the best. 



King of the Blues. The finest of the rich deep blue varieties. 



Queen of the Blues. Clear silver azure-blue; in splendid 

 trusses; grand variety for growing in pots. 



Price. Any of the above Select Second-size Hyacinths, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100, postpaid. 



