7 PHIMDELPHIA^ 



Summer Flowering Bulbs — Continued 



Dreer's Superb Tuberous-rooted Begonias 



This charming class of Begonias is perhaps the handsomest of all summer-flowering, tuberous-rooted plants, and deserves even 

 greater popularity. Improvements made in recent years in size, texture and coloring, are really phenomenal with flowers frequently 

 measuring from 4 to 6 inches across, and colors ranging from the purest white and the most delicate tints of pink, yellow and salmon 

 to the most intense and richest crimson. Particularly useful for planting in porch or window boxes in a semi-shady position, also for 

 outdoor planting in partially shaded positions, where if they are planted in well drained light soil they will produce more bloom than 

 any other plants that can be grown in such a place. 



Frilled Tuberous-rooted Begonias 



A wonderfully improved strain with flowers of immense size with 

 beautifully frilled, wavy petals, not unlike the finest fringed ruffled 

 Petunias. 



Orange, Pink, Salmon, Scarlet, White and Yellow. 30 cts. 



each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 Choicest Colors, Mixed. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 

 per 100. 



Single Tuberous-rooted Begonias 



Crimson, Scarlet, Salmon, Pink and White. 25 cts. each; 



$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

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



Double Tuberous-rooted Begonias 



Crimson, Scarlet, Salmon, Pink, White and Yellow. 30 cts. 



each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 Choice Mixed. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Crested Tuberous-rooted Begonias 



A distinct, novel and most interesting type, with large, substantial 

 flowers, each petal carries a cockscomb-like crest which extends from 

 the base of the petal to near the edge, where it terminates in a series 

 of charming undulations. Unique and beautiful. 

 Choicest Mixed Colors. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Trailing Tuberous -rooted Begonias 



Splendid for growing in hanging baskets or as individual specimens 

 in pots where the branches drooping over the edges produce masses of 

 attractive showy flowers. 



Choicest Colors, Mixed. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Frilled Tuberous Begonia 



Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear) 



Among the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders, or for planting 

 out upon the lawn; they are used extensively in many of the public parks where 

 their decorative value is greatly appreciated. To obtain the best results they should 

 be planted where they will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of rich compost. 

 When full size they stand six to ten feet high, and bear immense light green leaves, 

 three to four feet long by two and a half wide. 



Large Bulbs 



First Size Bulbs. 

 Second Size Bulbs. 



Each 

 $0 30 

 20 

 15 



Per doz. 

 $3 00 

 2 00 

 1 50 



Per 100 

 $20 00 

 15 00 

 10 00 



CallaS (Richardia) 



Suitable for pot culture or for planting in the half shaded border. 

 Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliolliana). This is the best of the Yellow Callas, its flowers 



being as large as the popular white variety, but of a rich, lustrous golden-yellow of velvety 



texture; the foliage is dark green, with translucent creamy-white spots, which add much 



to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Spotted Leaf {Richardia alba maculata). Leaves deep green, with numerous white spots, 



which give the plant a very ornamental appearance. The flowers are white with a black 



centre. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



GloHoSa (Climbing Lily) 



Superba Rothschildiana. A splendid tropical climber, easy to grow in a warm con- 

 servatory; grows 6 to 10 feet high, producing its gorgeous lily-like flowers, which open a 

 bright yellow, changing to a deep scarlet, in bloom through the summer and autumn 

 months. Strong tubers, 50 cts. each. 



Dahlias in Choicest Varieties are Offered on pages 140 to 147 



Single and Double Tuberous Begonias 



