Bulbs for Winter-Flowering in the House 



Giant Amaryllis 



Amaryllis— Hippeastrum 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrids. 

 There is nothing that will give tlic 

 amateur grower more pleasure than to 

 raise these giant-flowering Amaryllis 

 because they are so easy to grow in the 

 house. The strain we offer is extra fine, 

 tlirowing vigorous flower stems set with 

 4 to 6 gigantic perfect blooms in a 

 wide range of beautiful colors. They are 

 offered in mixture only. Large strong 

 bulbs ready a/ler October 2$, 60c each; 

 12 for $6.00. 



These two 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 controlled. Worderful 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, sent free with order if requested. 



Calla Lilies — Arum Lily or Lily of the Nile 



White Calla ^Richardia aclhiopica). Showy 

 large white blooms with good lasting qualities. 

 Pot as soon as received 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 vigorously and 

 come into bloom quickly. Extra large roots, 

 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 12 for $4.00; 100 for S28.00. 



Godfrey Everblooming Calla. A great 

 improvement over the ordinary white Calla as 

 it is of freer growth and much more iloriferous 

 besides having a longer blooming season. While 

 the flowers are a trifle smaller they are purer in 

 color and have a delicate and pleasing fra- 

 grance. Extra large flowering roots, 30c each; 

 3 for 80c; 12 for $3.00; 100 for $20.00. 



Golden Yellow Calla (Richardia ElUolliana), 

 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 

 \\Tiite Calla ready end of October 35c each; 12 for S3. SO. 



Giant -Flowered Freesias 



One of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar 



grace of form and a fragrance that is most delightful. For full 



cultural directions see our book, "Hints on the Growing of Bulbs. " 



Price, 25c or free to customers who ask for it when ordering. 



Apotheose (,Xcw). A giant-flowering lavender-pink of waxy 

 substance. Vigorous, long stemmed, and a substantial cut 

 flower. Mammoth bulbs: 12 for 85c; 100 for S6.00. 



California. A splendid, strong growing, bright golden yellow 

 variety. One of the very finest yellow varieties. Mammoth 

 bulbs: 12 for SOc; 100 for S3. SO. 



Golden Daffodil. A rich Daffodil yellow color. The flowers 

 are large, well-formed, and are borne on long, stiff stems. 

 Mammoth bulbs: 12 for SOc; 100 for S3. 50. 



Improved Splendens (Charies Pike). A beautiful large-flower- 

 ing variety with lovely pure lavender blooms. Mammoth bulbs: 

 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.00. 



Mrs. Marc Peters. An attractive deep rosy salmon with the 

 lower petals blotched orange and yellow. Early. Mammoth 

 bulbs: 12 for 60c; 100 for S4.00. 



Pinkie. Large flowers of a bright rose-pink. Mammoth bulbs: 

 12 for 60c; 100 for S4.00. 



Ruth Chatterton (New — Patent Applied For). Tyrian rose 

 shading to tyrian pink with streaks of cadmium yellow. Solid 

 yellow throat. Gigantic, long stemmed flowers. Mammoth 

 bulbs: 12 for $1.00; 100 for S7.00. 



Sunset. An entirely new and most gorgeous color in Freesias — 

 a flame orange, reminding you of the glorious sunsets of Cali- 

 fornia. Mammoth bulbs: 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 



Rainbow Mixture. A wonderfully improved stock of the 

 colored Freesias. Shades of yellow, blue, violet, mauve, pink, 

 lavender, etc. Mammoth bulbs: 12 for SOc; 100 for $3.50. 



Dreer's Superflora Purity Freesia 



Dreer's Superflora 

 Purity Freesia 



Superflora is the finest 

 strain of this popular pure 

 white variety. Of strong 

 growth carrying a great 

 quantity of very large flow- 

 ers. Best for early forcing. 

 Extra Large Bulbs: 12 for 



30c; 100 for S2.00. 

 Mammoth Bulbs: 12 for 



45c; 100 for S3. 00. 

 Monster Bulbs: 12 for 



60c; 100 for S4.00. 



Elder's Two 

 Giant Freesias 



Subject to U. S. Patent 

 Restrictions 

 Elder's Giant White. 

 The largest of all but not 

 recommended for early 

 forcing. Tall, wiry stems 

 with mammoth blooms. 

 A prize winner. Mam- 

 moth bulbs: 12 for 7Sc; 

 100 for $5.00. 



Miss Blanche Blue (New). Beautiful deep bluish lavender 

 flowers. The best variety of this showy color. The blooms 

 are extra large and are carrie<l on fine tall stems. A sturdy 

 grower and easy forcer. Of upright compact habit. Awarded 

 Gold Medal. Extra large bulbs: 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 



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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



