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Freesias 



This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar grace of form; and its 

 fragrance is most delightful. For full cultural directions see our book, "Hints on the Growing of 

 Bulbs." Price, 25 cts., or free to customers who ask for it when ordering. 



Dreer's Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety; of strong growth and with 

 very large flowers. Extra large bulbs: 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $15.0P per 1000. Mammoth 

 bulbs: 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Monster bulbs; 75 cts. per doz.: $5.00 per 

 100; $40.00 per 1000. 



General Pershing. A sensational new variety of strong robust habit, attaining a height of nearly 

 3 feet, and bearing large open flowers of a pleasing violet-rose or lavender-pink with a yellow 

 throat and lip. Mammoth bulbs: 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 



California. A splendid strong growing golden-yellow variety. Mammoth bulbs: 65 cts. per 

 doz.; $4.50 per 100. 



Carmencita. Beautiful orange salmon, with buff shadings on lower petals. Mammoth bulbs: 

 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 



Splendens. A beautiful large flowering 

 $4.50 per 100. 



Rainbow Mixture. A wonderfully 

 improved stock of the colored 

 Freesias, comprising a large num- 

 ber of beautiful shades of yellow, 

 blue, violet, mauve, pink, laven- 

 der, etc. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 

 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 



Ixias 



(African Corn Lily) 



These charming, half-hardy bulbs, 

 from the Cape of Good Hope are very 

 ornamental for indoor culture, or 

 planted in cold frames or out-doors in 

 well-drained and protected borders. 

 The flowers are of the most brilliant, 

 rich and varied hues. We offer them 

 in mixture, 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 

 100; S20.00 per 1000. 



pure lavender. Mammoth bulbs: 65 cts. per doz. 



Dreer's Improved Purity Freesias 



Leucojum Vernum 



Leucojum 

 Vernum 



(Spring Snowflake) 



Pretty bulbous plants allied to 

 the Snowdrop, but of much 

 stronger and bolder habit grow- 

 ing in rich soil from 1 to 2 feet 

 high, and producing freely 

 beautiful large white flowers 

 distinctly tipped with green. 

 Once planted they take care of 

 themselves. Splendid for Rock 

 Gardens. 85 cts. per doz.; 

 $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 



Ixias 



New Freesias for 1931 



Elder's Giant White. The purest white Freesia ever introduced; flowers 2| inches in 

 diameter, borne on tall strong wiry stems. Awarded Gold and Silver Medals at National 

 and International Shows. Mammoth bulbs: $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Golden Daffodil. May best be described as a rich daffodil-yellow color. The flowers are 

 large, well-formed, and are borne on long, stiff stems. Mammoth bulbs: $1.20 per doz.; 

 $7.50 per 100. 



Pink Beauty. This is a distinct new type in Freesias, a giant rose pink with broad petals 

 flat open flower, the color that is so much admired. It looks more like an orchid spray 

 than a Freesia. Mammoth bulbs: $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Blue Bird. Deep delphinium blue with light centre, large open flower and good long stem. 



Undoubtedly the finest blue Freesia ever put on the market. Mammoth bulbs: $1.50 per 



doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Sunset. An entirely new color in Freesias being a flame orange, reminding you of the 



glorious sunsets of California. Mammoth bulbs: $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Book of Bulbs (Rockwell), Complete Directions for growing all kinds, $2.00, postpaid 



