Dreer's Reliable Bulbs 



TO SUCCEED with bulbs it is necessary to begin right, by getting sound bulbs of good size, and we would 

 warn intending purchasers against buying cheap, undersized bulbs and expect the fine results obtained 

 from such as we offer. Our sources of supply are the best in this country and abroad, the leading growers of the 

 world having for years supplied us with their choicest stock. 



WHEN TO PLANT. To the beginner we would emphasize the fact that A utumn and not Spring is the time to plant all kinds 

 of spring-flowering bulbs. The larger part of the bulbs offered in this Catalogue are usually ready to ship before the end of September, 

 and the sooner they are p'anted after that the greater will be the measure of success, more particularly those 

 for indoor culture ; therefore, ORDER EARLY. A few sorts, which are noted in the Catalogue, do not mature until October 

 and November, and are forwarded as soon as ready. 



Full cultural directions are given in our book, Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs. Price, 25 cts. per copy, postpaid; 

 or free to customers who ask for it when ordering. 



Spike of Exhibition Hyacinth 



DUTCH HYACINTHS 



The Hyacinth is so well known and esteemed that any de- 

 scription of its many good qualities is needless. For complete 

 cultural notes see our book, Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs. 

 Price, 25 cts., or free to customers if asked for at the time of order- 

 ing. 



Dreer's Prize Winning 

 Exhibition Hyacinths 



While all the named Hyacinths offered are strictly first class in 

 every particular, the twelve single flowering sorts offered below are 

 supplied in largest sized bulbs or "top roots," and always produce 

 massive well-filled spikes, and are invariably included in the 

 winning sets at the various exhibitions. 



City of Haarlem. Rich yellow, large truss, extra fine. 

 Duke of Westminster. Deep purplish blue, large bells with 



white centre, extra fine. 

 Enchantress. Beautiful sky-blue, shading lighter towards the 



centre, one of the finest light blue varieties. 

 Grande Maitre. Rich deep lavender-blue, shaded darker. 

 King of the Blues. Considered the finest of the rich deep blue 



varieties. 



L'Innocence. Pure white, bells and truss of largest size. 

 Lady Derby. Lovely rose-pink; splendid in every way. 

 La Victoire or Victory. Magnificent spikes of brilliant rosy 

 crimson. 



Marconi. Rich rose-pink, magnificent spikes of closely set bells. 

 Purity. Very fine new pure white. 



Queen of the Blues. Charming silvery azure blue; extra fine. 

 Queen of the Pinks. Extra large bells and massive spikes, a 



lively tone of rosy pink; extra fine. 

 Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.25 per doz.; $16.00 per 



100, postpaid. 



Collections of Prize Winning 

 Exhibition Hyacinths 



1 each of the above 12 varieties, 12 bulbs $2 25 postpaid 



3 each of the above 12 varieties, 36 bulbs 6 00 postpaid 



6 each of the above 12 varieties, 72 bulbs 11 00 postpaid 



12 each of the above 12 varieties, 144 bulbs 20 00 postpaid 



Special Attention 



We supply bulbs of the highest quality only, from the 

 most reputable growers in this country and abroad. 



Bulbs offered at'lower prices are invariably inferior in size 

 and quality, and will not produce the excellent results obtained 

 from our bulbs. 



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