HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— SPRING FLOWERING BULBS 



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Freesia 



Ornithogalum Arabicum 



(Arabian Star of Bethlehem) 



A very showy and distinct species, bearing 

 racemes of white flowers with a black centre, 

 having a sweet aromatic odor; grows 1 to 2 feet 

 in height, and succeeds in cold frames or in 

 sheltered locations outdoors in the vicinity of 

 Philadelphia if protected. Also excellent for 

 forcing, and of the easiest cultivation. (See cut). 

 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Ornithogalum Lacteum 



(Darling Chinkerichee) 



This variety of recent introduction from 

 South Africa has been given much publicity on 

 account of its wonderful, keeping qualities. It 

 is claimed that a spike blooms for 100 days 

 from the opening of the first flowers. Forces 

 very readily, therefore should become popular 

 for growing in pots or pans during the winter 

 and early spring months. The blooms are pure 

 white and are borne on stems 1|- to 2 feet high 

 bearing 50 and more blooms. Can readily be 

 grown in cold frames or outdoors at Phila- 

 delphia if protected. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per 

 doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



Ixias 



Freesias 



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

 form; and its fragrance is most delightful. For full cultural directions see our book, 

 "Hints on the Growing of Bulbs." Price, 25 cts., or free to customers who ask for it 

 when ordering. 



Dreer's Improved Purity (Superjiora Strain). Pure white; of strong growth and 

 with very large flowers. Extra large bulbs: 35 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 

 per 1000. Mammoth bulbs: 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. 

 Monster bulbs: 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 



Elder's Giant White (New). The largest flowering, purest white Freesia ever 

 introduced; flowers 2\ inches in diameter, borne on tall strong wiry stems. 

 Awarded Gold and Silver Medals at National and International Shows. Mammoth 

 bulbs: $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Golden Daffodil. May best be described as a rich daffodil-yellow color. The 

 flowers are large, well-formed, and are borne on long, stiff stems. Mammoth bulbs: 

 90 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 



Mrs. Marc Peters. A very attractive variety, of a deep rosy salmon with lower 

 petals blotched orange and yellow. Large flowers and good keepers. Mammoth 

 bulbs: $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



California. A splendid strong growing bright 

 golden-yellow variety. One of the very finest 

 yellow varieties. Mammoth bulbs: 65 cts. 

 per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 



Dorothy Scheepers. A splendid variety of 

 recent introduction, bearing large flowers of a 

 bright rose pink. Extra large bulbs: 65 cts. 

 per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 



Splendens. A beautiful large flowering pure 

 lavender. Mammoth bulbs: 65 cts. per doz. ; 

 $4.50 per 100. 



Wisteria. This variety is famous for the 

 Wisteria Blue color of its flowers. Extra 

 large bulbs: 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100. 



Rainbow Mixture. A wonderfully im- 

 proved stock of the colored Freesias, com- 

 prising a large number of beautiful shades 

 of yellow, blue, violet, mauve, pink, lavender, 

 etc. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 

 per 1000. 



Leucojum Vernum 



(African Corn Lily) 



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. 

 The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. We offer them in mixture, 40 cts. 

 per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 



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. Splendid for 

 Rock Gardens. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 



Ornithogalum Arabicum 



When comparing prices of bulbs, please bear in mind that ours include delivery. 



