24 Menry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 
OXALIS. 
These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the greenhouse or conservatory during 
the winter, Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot; the pot should be kept near the glass to prevent 
the foliage from growing too long. 
Grand Duchess. New varieties of great beauty; of dwarf, sturdy growth, throwing 
their large, exquisite flowers well above the foliage. Extremely free-fowering, never 
being out of bloom from November till June. One of the most desirable for window 
culture. We offer them in three distinct colors, Pink, White and Lavender, Price, 
either color, 3 for 10 cts.; 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
Bermuda Buttercup. Greatly improved seiection from Oxalts Cernua, 
grown in the congenial soil and climate of Bermuda until the bulbs have 
attained great strength, producing plants and flowers larger and more lux- 
uriant than the common variety. It is one of the finest of winter-flower-. 
ing plants for pot culture, of strong, luxuriant growth; one bulb ts suffi- 
cient for a 6-inch pot. The great profusion of bloom produced in uninter- 
rupted abundance for weeks is astonishing. The flowers are of the purest 
bright buttercup yellow. (See cut.) 
Bowiei. Brilliant carmine rose. 
Double Yellow (Lutea 7. p/.). 
Versicolor. Red, violet and white. 
Price of any of the above, except where noted, 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per 
doz.; $1.50 per 100. 
Mixed, containing a large number of varieties. 3 for 5 cts; 15 cls. per 
BERMUDA Buttercup OXALIs. 
SCILLAS Sauills), 
Sibirica, This is 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, Chiono- 
RANUNCULUS. 
These beautiful dwarf-flowering bulbs 
delight in a cool, moist atmosphere, and 
will repay extra care in cultivation. 
The curious, tooth-like bulbs may be 
doxas and Snowdrops, the effect is 
charming. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 
per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 
Campanulata, A_ beautiful spring- 
flowering bulb; spikes of bell-shaped 
flowers in blue, white and rose; fine 
for naturalizing in the woods, etc. 
Mixed colors, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 
per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 
Peruviana (Czéax Lily). A charming 
variety for growing in pots, producing 
magnificent umbels of rich blue and 
white flowers; unlike the other sorts, 
this variety is not hardy. 10 cts. each; 
$1.00 per doz. 
Tf Scillas ave wanted by mail, add 15 
cts. per 100 for postage. Dozens mailed a 
without extra charge. RANUNCULUS. 
SNOW DROPS (Galanthus), 
The charming Snowdrop isthe first of all flowers to herald the 
approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bioom when the 
ground is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens 
to display its graceful snow-white bells before the winter has disap- 
peared. In conjunction with Chionodoxas and Scillas, a matchless 
effect can be produced. As the bulbs are small, they should be 
planted liberally in order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy 
slopes, edging, or rock-work will suit all of these bulbs. They should 
not be disturbed often if a fine display is desired. 
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 results. They are also 
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desirable for pot culture and for growing 
in frames in the spring. 
Persian Mixed. Rose-shaped flowers ; 
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very double, 
Turban [lixed. Pzony-formed flow- 
ers. large and vivid colors. 
French [lixed. Rare flowers of 
gorgeous colors. 
Price, any of the above, 15 cts. per 
doz.; 75 cts. per 100. 
Elwes’ Giant, An exceedingly large and beautiful single variety ; I} i Vi, | y Dal Dy 
flowers snow-white, with emerald-green tube. 15 cts. per doz,; {=~ See ‘i 
75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. j . ss owt 0 
Single. Pure white graceful bells; early flowering. 15 cts. per & \ WOROPS 
doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. vA He. Rony: 
Double. Flowers perfectly double, pure white. 25 cts. per doz.; 
$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 
Giant Cassabah, The largest flowering of all the single Snow- 
drops. Very showy. The bulbs we offer have been received from 
Asia Minor, its native habitat. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
Lf Snowdrops are wanted by mail, add 15 cts. per 100 for post- 
age. Dozens mailed without extra charge. 
SPARAXIS. 
A beautiful class of bulbs, allied to the Ixias, and requiring the 
same treatment, producing spikes of flowers of the most exquisite and 
brilliant colors. Mixed varieties. 15 cts: per doz.; 75 cts. per 100, 
or by mail 90 cts. per 100. 
For best results plant your bulbs as soon after the first frost-as possible. 
