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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Elwbs' Giant Snowdrops. 
SPIRAEA OR ASTII.BE. 
(Ready in November.') 
Gladstone. This grand new variety has been tried by many 
of the leading growers, who are unanimous in declaring it the 
finest in existence. The plants form very symmetrical, bushy 
specimens, and are remarkably free-flowering, a single clump 
producing from 25 to 40 large snow-white trusses; can be 
forced even easier than the ordinary Jnponica. (See cut.) 
Strong clumps, 20 cts. each; $150 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Japonica. A splen lid plant for forcing in the greenhouse or 
the conservatory, where it produces beautiful sprays of silvery 
white flowers from February till May. It is perfectly hardy, 
and when planted outside it blooms in June. Strong clumps, 
15 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Japonica compacta multiflora. A dwarf, very compact¬ 
growing variety, with very large silvery white sprays, nearly 
twice the size of the preceding. Strong clumps, 15 cts. each ; 
$125 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
Japonica aurea reticulata. Flowers pure white, in 
large clusters, foliage beautiful green, elegantly veined 
with golden yellow ; a very handsome and ornamental 
plant. 15 cts. each $1.50 per doz. 
Astilboides floribunda. Targe, pure white plumes, 
more free-flowering than other varieties. 15 cts. each ; 
$1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
Palmata. One of the most striking and beautiful hardy 
plants in cultivation ; bright crimson flowers, charming 
when forced. 15 cts. ea.; $1.50 per doz.; $8 00 per 100. 
Spirit ns can only be sent by express or freight at cus¬ 
tomer's expense. 
TIlOPaiOUIM. 
Jarrattll. Graceful climbing plant for pot culture, pro¬ 
ducing richly colored flowers of scarlet, yellow and 
black in the winter months. 10 cts. ea.; $1.00 per doz. 
VALLOTA. 
Purpurea ( Scarborough Lily). A valuable free-flower¬ 
ing summer and autumn blooming Amaryllis; color 
rich red. It does well planted in the open ground in 
May, and when in bud can be potted and removed for 
conservatory or window decoration. It is one of the 
few really good window plants. ( Ready in October.) 
25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
ZEPHYRANTHES. 
(Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies.) 
Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, somewhat resembling 
the Crocus in appearance ; very effective for planting in 
the border in May. flowering with great profusion during 
the summer. They are also most suitable for pot culture. 
6 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a 
fine display during the winter and spring. ( Ready in Oct.) 
Alba. Pure white. | Rosea. Targe rose-colored flowers. 
Price, either of the above, 5 cts. each ; 40 cts. per 
doz.; $5.00 per ldO. 
SNOWDROPS (Galanthus). 
The charming Snowdrop is the first of all flowers to herald 
the approach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom 
when the ground is white with snow, as it takes every advan¬ 
tage, and hastens to display its graceful snow-white bells be¬ 
fore the winter has disappeared. In conjunction with Chiono- 
doxas and Scilias, a matchless effect can be produced. As the 
bulbs are small, they should be planted liberally in order to 
obtain immediate results. Banks, glassy slopes, edging, or 
rock-work will suit all of these bulbs. They should not be 
disturbed often if a fine display is desired. 
Elwes’ Giant. An exceedingly large and beautiful single 
variety; flowers snow-white, w ilh emerald-green tube. 15 
cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. 
Single. I hire white graceful bells; early flowering. 15 cts. 
per doz.; 75 cts. per J00; $6.00 per 1000. 
Double. Flowers perfectly double, pure white. 25 cts. per 
doz.; $1.50 per 100; $1200 per 1000. 
Giant Cassabah. The largest floweiing of all the single 
Snowdrops. Very showy. The bulbs we offer have been 
received from Asia Minor, its native habitat. 30 cts. per 
doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000. 
]f Snowdrops are wanted by mai/ t add 10 cts. per 100 for 
postage. Dozens viailed without extra charge. 
SPAR AXIS. 
A beautiful class of bulbs, allied to the Ixins, and requiring 
the same treatment, producing spikes of flowers of the most 
exquisite and brilliant colors. Mixed varieties. 15 cts. per 
doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 
STERNBERGIA LIJTEA. 
(Autumn Daffodil.) 
Pretty, hardy autumn-flowering bulbs that deserve to be bet¬ 
ter known. In appearance they resemble a fine yellow Crocus, 
and a clump of a dozen or more together with a corresponding 
clump of Autumn Crocus offered on page 20 gives a touch of 
spring to the garden in autumn. This is supposed by some 
writers to be the Lily of Scripture, as it grows abundantly in the 
Holy Land, from whence our stock w as procured. 25 cts. per 
doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 
TRITEEEIA. 
Uniflora [Spring Star Flower). A pretty little plant, suit¬ 
able either for pot culture or open border, grows about G 
inches high and bears star-shaped flowers of a delicate blue- 
white ; fragrant. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100. 
Spira'.a Gladstone. 
For best results piant your bulbs as soon after the first frost as possible. 
