Bulbs for Winter-Flowering in the House 



These three pages give a list of the typical bulbs for winter-flowering in the house. They 

 are easy to grow in a greenhouse or a conservatory where the temperature can be con- 

 trolled. Wonderful results also are obtained where the plants can be grown in a cool 

 spare room. There is nothing as fascinating as to watch them grow and develop right 

 under your very eyes. Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs -a booklet of 80 pages 

 gives full cultural directions, 25c, or sent free with order of $1.00 or more if requested. 



Dreer's Giant Amaryllis 



Dreer's Beautiful 

 Giant Amaryllis 



Dreer's American Hybrids. There is 

 no plant that will give the amateur 

 grower more pleasure to raise than the 

 giant-flowering Amaryllis because it is 

 so easy to grow in the house. The strain 

 we offer is extra fine, throwing vigorous, 

 heavy flower stems set with 4 to 6 

 gigantic blooms of perfect form and 

 representing a wide range of beautiful 

 colors. These hybrids are offered in 

 mixture only. Ready in October. 

 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 



Separate Colors 



There are many gardeners who desire 

 special colors in Amaryllis and we offer the 

 most popular ones below. They represent 

 a vigorous free-flowering strain bound to 

 give entire satisfaction. 



Red 



Red with White Star 

 Variegated Red and White 

 Variegated Pink and White 

 White with a few Streaks of Red 



Any of the above: 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Belladonna. A favorite Amaryllis with 

 beautiful silvery white flowers turning to 

 a soft rose as they age. May be grown 

 outdoors in warmer sections. Strong 

 bulbs: 35c each. 



Amaryllis, Paper White Narcissus, 

 Soleil d'Or Narcissus, and the Chinese 

 Sacred Lily are easy to grow in the home. 

 They will give entire satisfaction if grown 

 in a moderately cool room. 



Allium 



Neapoli tanum 



A most attractive bulbous plant easily 

 grown indoors in a cool room. Produces 

 numerous graceful heads composed of 

 white flowers and supported by a slender 

 stem arising from a base of bright green 

 leaves. The flowers also are highly prized 

 for cutting. Grown in a sheltered position 

 outdoors and well protected it has proved 

 quite hardy in many sections. 3 for 20c; 

 12 for 90c; 100 for $5.00. 



Babiana 



Hybrids. These are very interesting 

 and showy bulbous plants from South 

 Africa. They have dark green leaves 

 thickly covered with downy hair. 

 The flowers come in a wide range of 

 beautiful colors including many lovely 

 shades of red, purple, and blue. They 

 are borne on stems about 9 inches in 

 height. Splendid grown indoors in pots 

 in a cool room or greenhouse. 3 for 25c; 

 12 for 90c; 100 for $6.00. 



Calla Lilies 



Arum Lily, Lily of the Nile 



New Lovely Baby Calla 



New Baby Calla 



The lovely pure white blooms are borne 

 on stems 12 to 18 inches in height. It is a 

 prolific bloomer throughout, the entire 

 winter and its many attractive features 

 are bound to make it very popular. 

 Extra large bulbs: 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 

 12 for $4.00. Mammoth bulbs: 50c each; 

 3 for $1.35; 12 for $5.00. 



Rare Black Calla 



This rare variety is a native of Palestine. 

 It is similar in habit of growth and foliage 

 to the White Calla but the flowers are 

 practically black changing to maroon as 

 they age. The blooms are over a foot in 

 length and measure 4 to 6 inches across. 

 The ebony black spadix measures 7 inches 

 in length. 60c each; 3 for $1.60; 12 for 

 $6.00. 



White Calla {Richardia aethiopica). 

 Showy large white blooms with good 

 lasting qualities. Pot as soon as re- 

 ceived in good rich soil using a 6 to 8 

 inch pot. Place in the dark until well 

 rooted then give water, light, and heat 

 in abundance. They will grow vigor- 

 ously and come into bloom quickly. 

 Extra-large roots: 25c each; 3 for 85c; 

 12 for $3.00. Mammoth roots: 60c each; 

 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00. 



Golden Yellow Calla {Richardia Elli- 

 ottiana). This is the best of the yellow 

 Callas with flowers as large as the white 

 variety but of a rich lustrous golden 

 yellow color. The dark green foliage 

 with its translucent creamy white spots 

 adds much to its beauty. Strong bulbs 

 ready end of November: 35c each; 

 12 for $3.50. 



Baby Gladiolus 



Tecolete Hybrids 



Bulbs of these are available in early 

 September and we suggest ordering early. 

 The Tecolete Hybrids are a special strain 

 bred and selected for winter blooming in 

 the greenhouse. The plants grow 3 feet 

 or more in height and produce showy wide 

 open blooms artistically arranged toward 

 the top of the spike. 



Orange Salmon 



Pink Scarlet 



A ny of the above: 

 3 for 25c; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00. 



Mixed Colors. A complete mixture of 

 all colors available. 3 for 20c; 12 for 70c; 

 100 for $5.00. 



Henry A» Dr*er, Philadelphia, Pa* 



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