HENRY A. DREER, Inc. 



Dreer's Quality Bulbs 



WHOLESALE CATALOG 



The many choice and rare 

 bulbs listed in this catalog 

 should be of special Interest 

 to every progressive grower. 



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Fancy-Leaved Caladlum 



White Calla 



Camassia Leichtlini 



Fancy-Leaved Caladium 



Early January Delivery 

 10 S«lected Hig'lily Colored Varieties. Suitable for pot 

 culture. 14c each; $12.00 per 100; $110.00 per 1000. 

 Mixed Varieties. 12c each; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 



1000. 



Calla Lily 



2itIilopica (White Calla Lily). We have arranged for 

 a supply of particularly nice, clean stock of good 

 flowering roots. Extra-large roots, 1% to 1% inches, 

 $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. Mammoth roots, 2 in. 

 and up, $3,00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. 



G-olden Tellow Calla (Richardia EUiottiana). The best 

 yellow Calla with flowers as large as the white variety 

 but of a rich lustrous golden yellow color. Dark 

 green foliage with translucent creamy white spots. 

 Strong bulbs, ready in October. 2-2%-inch bulbs. 

 $1.50 per doz.; $10.50 per 100; $95.00 per 1000. 2%-3 

 inch bulbs, $2.50 per doz.: $16.00 per lOO; $150.00 per 

 1000. 



Calochortus — Butterfly Tulip 



Uarlpoea Mixed. A charming western bulb splendid 

 for the garden or for growing in frames or pots. 

 The showy large blooms are carried on slender stems 

 and the coloring of t'he flowers is most attractive, 

 each petal having a distinct eye like those found on 

 the wings of some Butterflies, hence the name Butter- 

 fly Tulips. Perfectly hardv. 60c per doz.; $4.00 per 

 100. 



Camassia — Quamash 



lieiclitliiii, Blue. A hardy and showy bulbous plant. 

 Produces during June stately flower spikes 4 feet tall 

 covered with large star-shaped bright blue flowers. 

 Perfectly hardy. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Colchicum — Meadow Saffron 



AntTunnale. Interesting fall-flowering bulbs which will 

 bloom even If kept perfectly dry. Place in a saucer 

 with a few pebbles. Planted outdoors they bloom In 

 October, producing showy lilac-lavender Crocus-like 

 flowers. $3.00 per doz.; $22.50 per 100. 



Erythronium 



Dog's Tooth Violet 



Mixed. These are very showy 

 and Interesting spring 

 blooming bulbs and the 

 varieties In this mixture 

 all come from our western 

 states. They represent 

 many different shades 

 of yellow, lavender, and 

 purple. Perfectly hardy 

 and easy to grow outdoors 

 or In a cold frame. Give 

 them moderately moist soil 

 and half shade. Plant the 

 bulbs in an upright posi- 

 tion and place them in a 

 small pocket of sand. 50c 

 per doz.; $3.50 per 100. 



Erythronium 



Gloriosa — Climbing Lily 



Superba Sothscliildiana. A splendid tropical climbing 

 plant, easy to grow in a warm conservatory. Grows 

 6 to 10 ft. high producing gorgeous lily-like flow- 

 ers which open a bright yellow, changing to a deep 

 scarlet. In bloom throughout the summer and au- 

 tumn months. Strong bulbs 48c each; $45.00 per 

 100. 



Commercial Flower Forcing 

 by Laurie & Poesch 



This is a second edition of this very valuable book 

 which has been revised and brought up to date to 

 include all the most modern methods. Of utmost 

 value to the commercial florist. 



Gives valuable information about plant growth, 

 soil, fertilizer, reproduction, in addition to the most 

 advanced cultural methods of growing bulbs, corms, 

 tubers, pot plants, foliage plants, and annuals for 

 cutting. 557 pages, 49 illustrations, bound in wash- 

 able fabric. $4.50, postpaid. 



Colchicnm should be ordered without delay. 



