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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 



growing 



SCILLA SiBIRICA 



MuSCari (Grape Hyacinths) 



One of the prettiest of early spring flowering bulbs 

 about 6 inches high, and throwing up numerous spikes of flowers, 

 which resemble a miniature inverted bunch of grapes. They are 

 perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves, and 

 for this reason they are largely used for naturalizing, especially 

 amongst the grass and in woods or other shady places. 



Blue Grape Hyacinths. Clear blue. 35 cts. per doz.; S2.00 

 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 



White Grape Hyacinths {Pearls of Spain). Pure white. 

 75 cts. per doz.; S5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 



Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths. A strong growing variety 

 producing much larger spikes of flowers than the ordinary 

 Blue Grape Hyacinth. Color clear light blue; very showy. 

 "^0 cts. per doz.; §3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 



Oxalis 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house or 

 conservatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot or 

 hanging basket, which should be kept close to the light to prevent 

 the foliage from growing too long. 



Bermuda Buttercup. Very free-flowering buttercup-yeUow. 



Grand Duchess. Varieties of great beauty, of dwarf, sturdy 

 growth, throwing their large, exquisite flowers weU above the 

 foliage. Extremely free-flowering, never being out of bloom 

 from November till June. One of the most desirable for window 

 culture. We offer them in three distinct colors, ^^z., Pink, 

 White and Lavender. 



Mixed Oxalis, containing all the colors. 



Price of any of the above 3 bulbs for 15 cts.; 50 cts. per doz 

 §3.50 per 100. 



Double Herbaceous Peonies 



The wonderfully improved Peonies introduced in recent years are truly the 

 "Queen of Spring Flowers," and are weU adapted for massing in beds, and 

 particularly valuable for planting in groups throughout the perennial or 

 shrubbery border. 

 Albert Crousse. Very large rosy-white, flecked crimson, taU erect habit, 



free bloomer. 75 cts. each; §7.50 per doz. 

 Baroness Schroeder. Verj' large globular flower, flesh -white passing to 

 milk-white. A strong tall grower, very free flowering and very fragrant. 

 §1.00 each; §10.00 per doz. 

 Charlemagne. Very large double globular flowers, color lilac white with 

 a deeper salmon-pink centre; free bloomer and of pleasant fragrance. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Duchesse de Nemours. An extra early cup-shaped, free-flowering fra- 

 grant siilphur-white. 75 cts. each; §7.50 per doz. 

 Edulis Superba. The famous Memorial Day Peony, color a beautiful 

 light clear pink with silvery reflex, large fragrant flowers. 50 cts. each; 

 §5.00 per doz. , 



Eugenie Verdier. A tall, ver>' free flowering variety of extra large size 

 and splendid form; centre delicate flesh shading lighter on the outer petals. 

 §1.00 each; §10.00 per doz. 

 Felix Crousse. Its large globular flowers, solid and compactly built, are 

 of a rich brilliant, dazzling ruby-red, exceptionally fiery, bright and effec- 

 tive. §1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 

 Festiva Maxima. The most jxipular of all the whites, a tall vigorous 

 grower aud free and early bloomer; color pure white flecked with crimson 

 at centre. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Germaine Bigot. A midseason variety of large flat form; 

 color pale lilac-rose, centre prominently flecked crimson; flowers 

 borne very freely in clusters. §1.00 each; §10.00 per doz. 

 Karl Rosenfield. Very large globular dark crimson flowers, 



brilliant and striking. §1.50 each; §15.00 per doz. 

 L' Indispensable. Very large full double globular flowers of a 

 soft lilac-white shading to light violet-rose towards the centre, 

 a fine late flowering variety. 75 cts. each; §7.50 per doz. 

 Livingstone. Very large double flowers of a soft lilac-rose 

 with silver tips; central petals flaked carmine. An extra choice 

 late variety; §1.00 each; §10.00 per doz. 

 Louis Van Houtte. One of the best dark varieties, a rich deep 



crimson. 50 cts. each; §5.00 per doz. 

 Meissonier. Guard petals brilliant purple red, centre deep crim- 

 son. 50 cts. each; §5.00 per doz. 

 Mme. Ducel. Bright silvery pink with salmon shading and sil- 

 very reflex. §1.00 each; §10.00 per doz. 

 Mme. Emile Galle. Large cup-shaped double flowers of a deli- 

 cate shell-pink with touches of heliotrope and lavender. 75 cts. 

 each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Model of Perfection. Very late, very double flower of a light 

 soft violet-rose, veined with bright rose and silver tipped. 75 

 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Moils. Jules Elie. Pale lilac rose with silvery reflex. Sl.OO 



each; §10.00 per doz. 

 Rubra Superba. Large, compact, deep rosy crimson. 75 cts. 



each; §7.50 per doz. 

 Sarah Bernhard. Flowers full and double of unusual perfec- 

 tion of form. Color a beautiful mauve-rose with silver tips. 

 $1.00 each; §10.00 per doz. 

 Collection of one strong root each of the above 20 sorts for 

 $14.00. 



Double French Hybrid Ranunculus 



These beautiful dwarf-flowering bulbs delight in a cool, moist 

 atmosphere, and will repay extra care in cultivation. The curious 

 tooth-like bulb may be kept out of the ground without injury for a 

 long time, and if planted in spring in a cool, shady situation will 

 generally give satisfactory resiilts. They are also desirable for pot 

 culture and for growing in frames in spring. 



We offer a splendid mixture containing aU the brilliant colors 

 for which this strain is famous. 75 cts. per doz.; §5.50 per 100. 



Snowdrops (Calanthus) 



Single. The first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. 

 In conjunction with Chionodoxas and ScillaSibirica a matchless 

 effect can be produced. 50 cts. per doz.; §3.50 per 100; $30.00 

 per 1000. 



ScillaS (Squills) 



Sibirica. One of the prettiest of early spring-blooming bulbs, 

 of dwarf habit, with sprays of exquisite rich blue flowers. Grown 

 in masses, in conjunction with Crocus, particularly the yellow 

 variety, Chionodoxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. 

 70 cts. per doz.; §5.00 per 100; §40.00 per 1000. 

 Campanulata {Spanish Blue-hell, or Wood Hyacinth). A 

 beautif;:! spring-flowering bulb; spikes of bell-shaped flowers, 

 fine for naturalizing in the woods, etc.; perfectly hardy and 

 requires no further care when once planted. This is one of the 

 few things that will thrive under pine trees. We offer them in 

 separate colors and in mixture as under. 



Doz. 100 1000 



Blue $0 50 $3 50 §30 00 



Rose 75 5 50 50 00 



White 65 4 00 36 00 



Mixed Colors 60 4 00 35 00 



