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Summer Flowering Bulbs— Continued 



New Giant Montbretias 



MONTBRETIAS 



Sprekelia 

 Formosissima 



(Jacobaean Lily) 



Closely allied to the Amaryl- 

 lis, bearing showy brilliant 

 crimson flowers. Dormant 

 bulbs planted in the border 

 early in May will flower with- 

 in 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; $3.50 per doz. 



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 attrac- 

 tive 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 ana 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, 25 cts. each; set of 3 bulbs, 1 of each variety, 



65 cts.; set of 9 bulbs, 3 of each variety for $1.80; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 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 car- 

 mine 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. 



TlGRIDIA 



Tigridia (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. 



Pavonia Grandiflora. Bright crimson, centre spotted yellow. 



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



Tuberoses 



Double Pearl. One of the most deligntfully fragrant and beautiful of the 

 summer flowering bulos. For flowering in the open, plant about tne middle 

 of May, or as soon as the ground becomes warm. Strong flowering bulbs, 

 10 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4.00 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; 65 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



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. 



Mexican Everblooming Single Tuberoses 



Dreer's Select Dahlias are offered on pages 115 to 120 



