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Mexican Everblooming Single Tuberoses 



Summer Flowering Bulbs 



Continued 



Ranunculus 



Double French Hybrids. Usually planted in the fall in 

 pots or in cold frames, but can be successfully planted in 

 spring. They delight in a cool moist atmosphere and are 

 suitable for rockeries, though not dependably hardy north 

 of the Potomac excepting in very sheltered positions. A 

 splendid mixture of brilliant colors ranging from white and 

 yellow to crimson and maroon. 

 Mixed Colors Only. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 



Sprekelia Formossima 



(Jacobaean Lily) 



Closely allied to the Amaryllis, bearing showy brilliant crimson 

 Dormant bulbs planted in the border early in May will 

 flower within 3 or 4 weeks after planting, or they may be flowered as 

 pot plants in the house during the early spring months. 35 cts. each; 

 50 per doz. 



Xigridia (Tiger or Shell Flower) 



Showy, bulbous plants suitable for the mixed border, which can be 

 handled the same as Gladiolus, growing about 18 inches high and 

 producing their showy flowers throughout the summer. 

 Mixed colors only. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Tuberoses 



Double Pearl. One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful 

 of the summer flowering bulbs. For flowering in the open, plant 

 about the middle of May, or as soon as the ground becomes warm. 

 Strong flowering bulbs, 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

 Mexican Everblooming. This charming single pure white variety 

 begins to flower in July and continues throughout the season, each 

 bulb throwing from 2 to 5 flower spikes in succession. Delightfully 

 fragrant. 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 103. 



Zephyranthes 



(Zephyr Flower or Fairy Lilies) 



Beautiful dwarf, bulbous plants, very effective for massing in the 

 border flowering with great profusion during the summer. They are 

 also suitable for pot culture. 



Alba. Pure white. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Rosea. Large rose-colored. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



New Giant Montbretias 



These magnificent new hybrid Montbretias are remarkable for their giant size 

 and beautiful rich colors. The flowers are nearly three inches in diameter and are 

 borne on slender branching stems frequently over three feet high and are gay 

 and attractive in the garden in late summer and fall and invaluable for cutting. 

 The bulbs or started plants should be set out during April or May and may be 

 wintered out of doors with careful protection but it is better to lift the bulbs in 

 the fall, pack them away in dry sand and store in a low temperature just above 

 freezing. 



His Majesty. The largest of the collection, very substantial, widely-expanded 

 flowers with rich yellow centre shading to brilliant scarlet, with the segments 

 heavily covered towards their tips with a good rich crimson. 



Queen Alexandra. A splendid large reflexed light golden orange with distinct 

 crimson bars, a strong, vigorous grower. 



Una. A charming, very floriferous growing variety about two and a half feet 

 high with flowers of medium size, of a light orange with crimson reverse, the 

 inner surface of the flower marked with crimson. 



Price. Any of the above varieties, 50 cts. each; set of 3 bulbs, 1 of each variety, 

 $1.25; set of 9 bulbs, 3 of each variety for $3.50; $4.50 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 



Montbretia General Collection 



Fire King. Bright scarlet. One of the showiest. 

 George Davidson. Very large chrome-yellow. 

 Golden West. Pure golden yellow. 



King Edmund. Rich yellow with carmine blotched centre. 

 Lady Hamilton. Apricot yellow, very distinct. 

 Lord Nelson. Rich deep crimson-scarlet. 



Strong bulbs, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 3 each of the six sorts, 18 in all, for $2.00. 



Montbretias 



Dreer's Select Dahlias are offered on pages 142 to 153 



