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FKBKSIA 



This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a 

 peculiar grace of form; and its fragrance is most delightful, one pot 

 of a dozen bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole house. As cut 

 flowers they are extremely valuable; the unexpanded blooms opening 

 in water, fill the air with the most delicate perfume, and their endur- 

 ance is really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in 

 flower in January, and continue in succession until June. For full 

 cultural directions, see our new book, "Hints orv 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 



yet introduced; of strong growth and with larger flowers than the 



type. 



Mammoth Bulbs, 40 cts. per doz.; |2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 

 1000. 



Selected Bulbs, 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 

 1000. 



IXIAS (African Corn Uly) 



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 well-drained and protected borders. They are graceful 

 in growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied 

 hues. We ofi'er them in mixture, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; 

 $8.50 per 1000. 



Drekk's Improved Purity Freesias 



^^^^^^^^ SPANISH IRIS (Iris Hupaniea) 



,^,■1 ~9|HHH^^H These have appropriately been called " the Orchids of the 



'^\^K«H^^^^^^H Hardy Flower Garden," some of the choicest orchids being their 



^ ^^Bl^^^^l only rivals, and even they can hardly be said to exceed them in 



richness, variety and beauty. When cut they last in good condi- 

 tion for a week or more. They are of the simplest culture, suc- 

 ceeding in almost any soil or position. The bulbs should be 

 planted 2 or 3 inches deep and 6 inches apart, early enough in 

 the autumn to allow them to make some growth before hard frost 

 comes. For best effect they should be planted in beds or groups 

 of 25 to 100 or more bulbs — the larger the number the finer the 

 effect. They grow from 18 to 24 inches high, and usually bloom 

 from the end of May on through June, and the bulbs may either 

 be lifted or allowed to remain, giving good results for a number 

 of years. 



We offer the following select sorts: 

 Belle Chinoise. Rich buttercup-yellow. 

 Cajanus. Clear primrose-yellow. 

 Chrysolora. Clear cnnary-yellow. 

 King of the Blues. Rich dark blue, shaded lighter. 

 Louise. Pale, pearl-blue; exquisite. 

 ^^^-^HH^^^^^H Queen Wilhelmina. An extra large and early pure white 



^^^^■^^^^^^^^^1 with yellow blotch on falls. 



■ iP -^^^^^^^H Reconnaissance. Rich dark bronze. 



iK^maiP^CT^M ^^^^^n Solfaterre. Rich deep blue. 



^r^ •^^^^^'' ir^BB^^Wi Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; 



~ E,<r-^^k«. ' ^»K I $12.00 per 1000. 



„ . nixed Spanish Iris. 20 cts. per doz.; f 1.00 per 100; $8.50 



$««. .,^, COI.I.ECXIONS OF SPANISH IRIS 



'--'^^^■» jiHll^t 1fe, 6 each of above 8 named sorts, 48 bulbs $ 80 



.■m^HL.^^ftsl Wa Ife'^ 12 " " 8 " " 96 " 150 



L ^ ) 25 " " 8 -" " 200 " 2 75 



«3ii. 4, .^^\ ./ 50 " " 8 " " 400 " 5 00 



ENGI.ISH IRIS (I-Anglica) 



;,"1 Somewhat like the Spanish Iris, but with heavier foliage and 

 larger flowers and coming into bloom two weeks later. They 

 have quite a large range of color, with rich purple, blue and lilac 

 predominating; grows 18 to 20 inches high; perfectly hardy. 

 Finest Mixed. All colors. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; 

 Spanish Iris '_ $18.00 per 1000. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and PIzmts are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 percent, 

 to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



