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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 



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Japanese Iris (ihs Kaempferi) 



The improved forms of this beautiful iiower have placed them in the same ranli popularly 

 as the Hardy Phloxes and Peonies. Coming into flower about the middle of June, and continuing 

 for 3 to 4 weelis they fill in a period when flowers of this attractive type are particidarly welcome. 



They succeed in almost any soil and position, but like rich soil and plenty of water when 

 they; are forming their buds and developing their flowers. 



Valuable as cut flowers, for which purpose they should be cut in the bud state, permitting the 

 blooms to expand after being placed in water. 



No. Order by name or number. 



1. Iso-no-nami. White veined violet; 3 petals. 



4. Yomo-no-umi. Fine free-flowering creamy-white; 6 petals. 



5. Koki-no-iro. Rich royal purple, white veinings; 6 petals. 



6. Date-dogu. Rich violet purple with metaUic sheen; 3 petals. 

 15. Gekka-no-nami. Early pure white; 3 petals. 



26. Uchiu. Rich crimson-purple, veined white; 6 petals. 



36. Kumo-no-obi. La vender- blue; 6 petals. 



55. Schuchiukwa. Crimson-purple with large white veins and centre; 3 petals. 



71. Gei-sho-i. Large bright purple with white veins; 8 to 10 petals. 



73. Shirataki. White suffused blue at centre; 3 petals. 



105. Nagano. Rich violet-purple, shaded with blue; 6 petals. 



112. Kamata. Beautifully mottled white and purple; 6 petals. 



Price. Any of the above, ready for delivery in October, 50 cts. each; 

 per 100. Set of 12 sorts for $5.00. 



5.00 per doz.; $35.00 



Japanese Iris in Mixture (Ready in October) 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



LEUCOJUM VERNUM (spring Snowflake) 



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. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



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Madonna or Candidum Lilies 



Leucojum VER^aIM 



LILIUMS (Lilies) 



The two varieties offered below are expected to be ready for delivery 

 late in August or early in September. Other sorts will be offered in 

 our Autumn Catalogue. 



Candidum {Annunciation or Madonna Lily). This is one of the 

 most popular of garden Lilies. The flowers pure snow-white and 

 very fragrant, borne on long stems. To succeed with it, it should 

 be planted early in the autumn; give the bulbs a light dusting with 

 powdered sulphur, and do not cover with more than 2 inches of 

 soil; 3 to 4 feet; May and June. 



Each Doz. 100 



Large bulbs $0 35 $3 00 $20 00 



Extra large bulbs 50 4 50 30 00 



, Mammoth bulbs 60 5 50 40 00 



Harrisii {Bermuda Easier Lily). This magnificent Lily is un- 

 doubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it comes quickly into 

 bloom. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure white, gracefully 

 formed and delightfully fragrant. The freedom with which the 

 flowers are produced is truly remarkable, even the smallest bulbs 

 blooming freely. 



Each Doz. 



Fine bulbs, 6 to 7 inches $0 25 $2 50 



Extra bulbs, 7 to 9 inches 40 4 00 



Mammoth bulbs, 9 to 11 inches 80 8 00 



NOTE — Bulbs, Roots or Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remitt ance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on 

 the order blank and inside of front cover of this catalogue. 



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