HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 



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LILIUMS (Lilies) 



The two varie-ties offered below are expected to be ready for 

 delivery 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; J to 4 feet; May and June. 



Each Doz. 100 



Large bulbs SO. 30 $2.50 $18.00 



Extra large buib^ 40 3.50 25.00 



Mammoth bulbs 50 4.50 30.00 



Harrisii [Bermuda Easter Lily). This magnificent Lily is un- 

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

 bloom. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure whfte, 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 1 1 inches 80 8 . 00 



LILY OF THE VALLEY 



One of the most charming of spring flowering plants, and the 



pips can readily be flowered in the house. 



Dreer's Peerless Pips. The highest grade of forcing pips 



imported. Ready in November. Bundle of 25 pips, $1.50; 



$5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. BSikiiil5«''''''fSj«lWBKS«BIKM«S!>«.- 



MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths) 



One of the prettiest of early spring flowering bulbs, growing ^^^^mm»mi, 



about 6 inches high, and throwing up numerous spikes of flowers, ^B^HP^'i''^i^ 



which resemble a miniature inverted bunch of grapes. They are IBMi|BEi|^6 jMBtMB^y?' ^(e!'"*;** 



perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves, and ^^SS^BSi&*^^SHffl^%*J V;' ' 



for this reason they are largely used for naturalizing, especially I^^WBM B^^f i ' '^i^^ ."*»&- >■ 

 amongst the gra.ss and in woods or other shady places. 



Blue Grape Hyacinths. Clear blue. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 Madonna or Candidum Lilies 



per 100; $22.50 per 1000. 



White Grape Hyacinths (Pearls oj Spain). Pure white. SCILLAS (Squills) 



50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $32.00 per 1000. ...... ^ , , • . , .,,.,,. 



.„ , —, „ .r, ■ ^1 K ■ ■ SlDirica. One of the prettiest of early spnng-blooming bulbs. 



Heavenly Blue Grape Hyacinths A strong growmg variety ^j ^^^^^ ^^i^i^_ ^^i^^ ^p^^y^ ^^ exquisite rich blue flowers. Grown 



producing much larger spikes of flowers than the ordinary j^ ^^^^^^^ i^ conjunction with Crocus, particularly the yellow 



Blue Grape Hyacinth. Color clear light blue; very showy. ^^^j^^y^ Chionodoxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. 



60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $37.50 per 1000. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. 



g-^'^r /L-w ic C&Ta.jtdinxiidi.ta, {Spanish Blue-bell, or Wood Hyacinth). A beauti- 



^-'■•"■■^'-''^ ful spring-flowering bulb; spikes of bell-shaped flowers, fine for 



These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house naturalizing in the woods, etc.; perfectly hardy and requires 



or conservatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot no further care when once planted. This is one of the few things 



or hanging basket, which should be kept close to the light to that will thrive under pine trees. We offer them in separate 



prevent the foliage from growing too long. colors and in mixture as under: 



_ ,„^.,. ^r,r , ■ a ■ Doz. 100 1000 



Bermuda Buttercup. One of the finest of winter flowering Blue $0 60 $4 00 $36 00 



plants for pot culture; of strong, luxuriant growth. The great Rose 70 4 50 42 00 



profusion of bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for White 70 4 SO 42 00 



weeks is astonishing. The flowers are of the purest bright Mixed colors 60 4 00 36 00 



buttercup-yellow. 



Bowiei. BriUiant carmine rose PREPARED BULB FIBRE 



Grand Duchess. Comparatively new varieties of great beauty, t,, . .. • i • i j- -in- j ■ 



, . ! ^ , _,.. ii ■ ii ■ 1 ■ -^ n Inis material is very popular tor growing bulbs in, and is es- 



of dwarf, sturdy growth, throwing their large, exquisite flowers . ,, -, ^ , r ■ ., , V • i i j i j 



„ . ^, , ,. T^ .. T r i] • i_ ■ pecially adapted for use in the home, being clean and odorless, and 



weU above the foliage. Lxtremely free-flowermg, never being •.,. • i- u/- • w l ^ J i • ... .,. n 



^ , , , , T.T , ^-u T ,-. r /u ^ , . as It IS light in weight, can be sent to a distance at small expense. 



out of bloom from November till Tune. One of the most desir- y. r . „ ^T , ^ c , c ^ .,. n i • j ^ 



,, c -J 1^ T17 /I . 1. • 4.1- J- ^- ... 1 it contains all the necessary plant food for almost all kinds of 



able for window culture. We offer them in three distinct col- . . ■" ^ 



ors, viz.. Pink, White and Lavender. '^ ^ f ' •. - , , , ., 1 1 • . i ] .. i, lu 



-, . , r lu u r ... L en * j dn nn Before using it should be thoroughly moistened, and the bulbs 



Price of any of the above, 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 i...-.,., ., ., jA-ir... c 



,nn planted in the same way as if soil were used. A special feature of 



this material is that bulbs can be grown in it in jardinieres, fern 



Mixed Oxalis, containing all the colors. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. dishes and other receptacles without drainage. After watering, 



per doz.; $2.50 per 100. the jardinieres or dishes should be turned on their side to allow 



SNOWDROPS (Galanthus) any surplus water to drain off. ,.,.„ 



^ The treatment after planting in this material is the same as 



Single. The first of all flowers to herald the approach of spring. when planted in soil. 



In conjunction with Chionodoxas and Scilla Sibirica a match- Price by Express at customers expense 50 cts. per | peck; 75 



less effect can be produced. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; cts. per peck; $2.50 per bushel. If wanted by Parcel Post add 



$30.00 per 1000. 20 cts. per peck. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. \{ wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per 

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



