28 lUli "HtMRTADREER PHILADELPHIA -PA HI-BULBS- FORgALb PIsANTING^ 



FREESIA. 



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 unex- 

 panded blooms opening in water, fill the air with the most deli- 

 cate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They 

 force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and con- 

 tinue in succession until June. For full cultural directions, see 

 our new book, "Hints on the Growing of Bulbs." Price 

 25 cents, 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. 



Refracta Alba. Pure white, lightly touched with yel- 

 low in throat; delightfully fragrant. 

 Mammoth bulbs, 30 cts. per 



$15.00 per 1000. 



Selected bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; 



per 1000. 



FRITILLARIA. 



GLADIOLUS. 



(Beady in November.) 

 The early flowering sorts of- 

 fered below are now largely 

 used for forcing, coming into 

 bloom in May. The flowers are 

 of good size, and borne freely 

 on long stems; 6 bulbs can be 

 planted in a 6-inch pot. They 

 can also be planted outdoors, be- 

 ing hardy with slight protection. 

 The Bride. A lovely pure 

 white. 



IxiAS 



Blushing Bride, or Delica= 



tissima. Ivory-white, with carmine blotch on the lower petals. 

 Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink. 

 Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100;. $10.00 

 per 1000. 



HELLEBORUS (Christmas Rose). 



Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding, at a season 

 when flowers are scarce, their beautiful large blooms. They succeed 

 in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a sheltered, semi-shaded situa- 

 tion. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz- 



INCARVILLEA (The Hardy Gloxinia). 

 Delavayi. A hardy, tuberous-rooted plant, with beautiful trumpet- 

 shaped flowers of a deep ro.?e-carmine color, with yellow throat, 

 borne in clusters on stems 18 inches high. (Ready in November.) 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



IXIAS (African Com Lily). 

 These charming, half-hardy bulbs from the Cape of Good Hope are 

 very ornamental for indoor culture, or planted in cold frames or out- 

 doors in well-drained and protected borders. They are graceful in 

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

 We offer them in mixture, 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 

 per 1000. 



doz.; $1.75 per 100; 

 jl.25 per 100; $10.00 



Meleagris (Snake's Head, or Guinea Hen Flower). 

 An elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, 

 bearing in spring curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, 

 most of which are very oddly marked, many being check- 

 ered and splashed white and purple, cream and maroon, 

 etc., etc., as shown in the illustration. Perfectly hardy 

 and splendid for naturalizing, especially in semi-shaded 

 places. Mixed colors, 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.25 per 100; 

 $10.00 per 1000. 



Dreer's Improved Purity Freesias 



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

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



