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Dreer's Giant Flowered Freesias 



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

 California. A splendid strong growing bright golden-yellow variety. One of the very 



finest yellow sorts. Mammoth bulbs: 50 cts. per doz. ; §3.50 per 100. 

 Dorothy Scheepers. A splendid variety of recent introduction, bearing large flowers of 



a bright rose pink. Mammoth bulbs: 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 

 Dreer's Improved Purity. Pure white; of strong growth and with very large flowers. 



Extra large bulbs: 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. Mammoth bulbs: 35 cts. per doz.; 



$2.25 per 100. Monster bulbs: 50 cts. doz.; $3.25 per 100. 



Elder's Giant White {New). The largest flowering, purest white Freesia ever intro- 

 duced; flowers 2 J inches in diameter, borne on tall strong wiry stems. Awarded Gold 

 and Silver Medals at National and International Shows. Mammoth bulbs: 75 cts. 

 per doz.; $=;.00 per 100. 



Freesia 



Nerine Sarniensis 



(Guernsey Lily) 



A beautiful and easily grown variety. Bulbs 

 potted from September till November flower 

 freely through the winter months. The lily- 

 like blossoms are a brilliant crimson, and in 

 sunlight appear as if sprinkled with gold-dust; 

 decidedly one of the best winter-flowering 

 bulbs. $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Ornithogalum Arabicum 



(Arabian Star of Bethlehem) 



A very showy and distinct species, bearing 

 racemes of white flowers with a black centre, 

 having a sweet aromatic odor; grows 1 to 2 feet 

 in height, and succeeds in cold frames or in 

 sheltered locations outdoors in the vicinity of 

 Philadelphia if protected. Also excellent for 

 forcing, and of the easiest cultivation. (See cut). 

 $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Ornithogalunn Thyrsoides 



(Darling Chinkerichee) 



This variety of recent introduction from 

 South Africa has been given much publicity on 

 account of its wonderful keeping qualities. It 

 is claimed that a spike blooms for 100 days 

 from the opening of the first flowers. Forces 

 very readily, therefore should become popular 

 for growing in pots or pans during the winter 

 and early spring months. The blooms are pure 

 white and are borne on stems Ij to 2 feet high 

 bearing 50 and more blooms. Can readily be 

 grown in cold frames or outdoors at Phila- 

 delphia if protected. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 

 per 100. 



General Pershing. A 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: 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 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: 50 cts. per 

 doz.; $3.50 per 100. 



Marie Louise Fischer. Large Blue, best of 

 its color. Mammoth bulbs: 50 cts. per doz. ; 

 $3.50 per 100. 



Sunset. An entirely new color in Freesias 

 being a flame orange, reminding you of the 

 glorious sunsets of California. Mammoth 

 bulbs: 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Wisteria. This variety is famous for the 

 Wisteria Blue color of its flowers. Mammoth 

 bulbs: 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



Rainbow Mixture. A wonderfully improved 

 stock of the colored Freesias, comprising a 

 large number of beautiful shades of yellow, 

 blue, violet, mauve, pink, lavender, etc. 

 Mammoth bulbs: 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 

 per 100. 



Leucojum Vernum 



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 outdoors in weU drained and protected borders. 

 The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. We offer them in mixture, 50 cts. 

 per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



Leucojum Vernum (Spring snowfiake) 



Pretty bulbous plants allied to the Snowdrop, but of much stronger and bolder habit 

 growing 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. 



Ornithogalum Arabicum 



When comparing prices of bulbs, please bear in mind that our bulbs are of the highest quality 



