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Scotch 
Lassie 


Haarlem 


A Bargain in Beauty 
Collection 


Giant Holland Tulips 


42-140 24 Bulbs, 6 of each kind, 


value $3.00, post- 

paid ae $2.75 
Heal at 48 Bulbs, 12 of 

kind, value $6.00, 

postpaid ee ; $5.25 
42-142 100 Bulbs, 25 of 
kind, value $10.00, 
postpaid for ...... 


each 


each 


Inglescombe 
Yellow 


Princess 


Elizabeth 


DREER'S Giant Holland Tulips 


We have selected these four splendid giant varieties of Holland 

Tulips to offer as a special cover collection. 
All are Top size, all are imported 

Scotch Lassie (41-158) is a pleasing shade of deep lavender; 
Inglescomb Yellow (40-979) is bright golden yellow occasionally 
flecked with red; Pride of Haarlem (41-148) is sparkling scarlet rose 
probably the most popular Tulip of all; Princess Elizabeth (41-152) 
lively rose pink, truly beautiful. Price: 20c each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 

For a Bargain in Beauty buy one of the collections offered in the 
box at the left. 


2 Stores in Philadelphia, Pa. 
202 North 21st St. 13 South 16th St. 
(Mail Address: 202 North 21st Street) 


DAFFODILS 


Giant Trumpet 


40-468 Golden Harvest. First early, mag- 
nificient Giant Trumpet Daffodil. Huge 
blooms, both trumpet and perianth are 
brilliant golden yellow. 

Golden Harvest is one of the out-stand- 
ing varieties. Equally adaptable for out- 
doors or for forcing indoors. Flowers 
are borne on 16 inch stems and are excel- 
lent for cutting. 

25c each; $2.10 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Giant Trumpet Daffodils 


40-675 Regal Mixture. For those who 
wish to grow the finest Giant Trumpet 
Daffodils (Narcissus) and do not care 
about particular variety names this Regal 
Mixture is perfect. It is composed of 
only the Giant Trumpet varieties, pure 
yellows, yellow with white, cream, or 
lighter yellow perianths and even some 
pure whites. 

Plant liberally in shrubbery borders 
along streams or in woodland groves. 

ie Obes Trae eat 15c each; $1.40 per doz.; $9.00 per 100; 

Golden Harvest Daffodil $80.00 per 1000. (A real buy.) 


TULIPS 


Dreer's Incomparable Mixture of May Tulips 

41-010. The finest mixture of May-Flowering Tulips it is possible to obtain. 
Breeders, Darwin, and Cottage Tulips in an array of colors that is unsur- 
passable. Such varieites as Insurpassable (Darwin) and Dillenburg (Breeder ) 


illustrated are included. 
$1.40 per doz.; $9.00 per 100; $85.00 per 1000. 


HYACINTHS 


Fragrant Bedding Hyacinths 

40-365. We know of no surer indication that spring has finally arrived than the 
sweet, clean fragrance of a bed of Hyacinths after an April shower. 
This superb mixture is hand-made from named varieties so that an even 
balance of colors is assured. 
You don’t have to make solid beds, spot them at intervals in the perennial 


border. 
be 25c each; $2.10 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


CROCUS 


Giant Flowering Spring Crocus Mixed 


40-090. A splendid mixture of the finest Giant Flowering spring Crocus and 
at a price at which they can be liberally planted. 

Crocus will thrive in almost any location, in the lawn, in front of shrubbery 
or foundation planting, and on southern slopes they will often bloom before 
snow is off the ground. 

70c per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 


April Border of Hyacinths Your first Spring Color—Crocus 


DREER’S FOR 110 YEARS 


THE BEST PLACE TO START YOUR GARDEN 


202 NORTH 2ist ST. Near the Parkway 


Offices — Mail Order — Warehouse — Store 


The new Dreer Building at 202 North 2\st. Street is particularly adapted to the needs of an up-to-date mail order seed 
house. Covering a half a city block it is only two stories high. 

First floor is used for storage of bulky items such as Vegetable and Grass seeds, Fertilizers and miscellaneous garden sup- 
plies. Huge drive-in overhead doors permit loading and unloading in any weather. The 2Ist Street Store is also on the first floor. 

Second floor houses the general offices and Mail Order Department. Here your order is opened, recorded on our perma- 
nent files and if received in the morning mail, is on its way by sundown. 

202 North 2Ist. Street is only a half a block from the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Stop in and get acquainted, on your 
way to or through Philadelphia. 


DREER’S GARDEN CENTER 
13 SOUTH 16th STREET 


Dreer's New Garden Center "is just about" in the center of everything in Philadelphia, two short 
blocks from Broad Street Station or City Hall. 
"You can probably get it at Dreer's’’ 
has been the answer for years for many a hard to get garden item even among our competitors. 
Complete stocks of seeds and garden supplies are carried the year ‘round as well as all seasonable items. ari (6 
The "Center" is tastefully and efficiently arranged for self service or courteous clerks are on hand fA) f 
to help you with your garden problems. 


The Makings of a Garden in the Center of a City 


Directions to Customers—Please order early 


Name and Address— Please write on each Safe Arrival of Packages—We guarantee 
order and letter your full name, Post safe arrival of all goods sent by ex- 
Office, County, and State. Also give press or mail to any point within the 
the street name and house number, United States proper. If such packages 


| ARON f 
en res 


Prices—The prices quoted are subject to 
change without notice. 


Packing—No charge is made for boxes 


or’ P. O. Box besides the nearest or packing on mail, express, or freight are injured or lost we will replace 
Express Office. shipments, except on Roses by Parcel them as soon as notified of the fact. 

2 Post, nor for delivery to freight depot Goods sent in any other way travel at 

Cash With Order—Remit by Money or express office in Philadelphia. purchasers’ risk. Claims for damages 
Order, Draft, or Check. If you send or errors must be made on receipt of 
Bi Ss your letter, We cannot Bulbs, Seeds, and other goods quoted goods. We cannot be held responsible 


d responsible if these directions “Postpaid” are sent postage paid, or for failure after delivery of goods in 


are not followed. If you request goods 
which are ‘‘Not Prepaid” to be shipped 
by Parcel Post please include in your 
Temittance the cost of postage though 
most ‘“‘Not Prepaid’ items are best 
shipped by Express, farwarding charges 
collect. No perishable goods sent C.O.D. 
(Collect on Delivery). 


at our option express paid, within the 
United States or its possessions. Cus- 
tomer pays transportation on the items 
quoted ‘‘Not Prepaid.” 


Time ef Shipment— Bulbs will be sent as 
soon as available. Seeds and Sundries 
are forwarded upon receipt of the order. 


good condition. 

“Henry A. Dreer, Inc., gives no ware 
ranty, express or implied, as to the 
productiveness of any seeds or bulbs 
it sells and will not be in any way 
responsible for the crop. Our liability, 
in all instances, is limited to the pure 
chase price of the seeds or bulbs.” 


Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 202 North 21st Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa. 


DREER’S Giant Flowering Tulips 


41-018 Admiral Tromp (Breeder). Gorgeous blooms of 
huge size carried on tall stems, A striking blend of cop- 
pery orange, shaded salmon, flushed with carmine, and 
edged orange. 29 in. 

41-029 Cunera (Breeder). Stately, tall, upright stems bear- 
ing large well-proportioned flowers of rich violet-purple 
aumacively edged with a harmonizing shade of bronze. 

in. 

41-129 Eunice (Darwin). A most delightful variety with 
large blooms of a joyous bright rose-pink color. A real 
beauty which should be in every garden. 28 in. 

41-135 Glacier (Darwin). Truly gorgeous flowers of beau- 
tiful oval form and extra-large size with the blooms artis- 
tically poised on stiff straight stems. A giant among the 
pure white Tulips. 30 inches. 

41-036 Indian Chief (Breeder). Massive flowers of bright 
reddish-mahogany flushed with purple, and edged with 
bronzy brown as the blooms reach full size. A glowing 
color combination in full sunlight. 32 inches. 


Any of the above 15 Tulips, 20¢ each; 3 for 50¢; $1.85 per doz.; $12.50 per 100 


Collections of 15 De Luxe May-Flowering Tulips 


42-170 45 Bulbs, 3 of each, value $ 9.00, for $ 7.50. 
42-171 
42-172 180 Bulbs, 12 of each, value $27.75, for $22.50. 
42-173 375 Bulbs, 25 of each, value $51.00, for $43.50. 


These assortments contain the 15 Super- 
fine May-flowering Tulips offered on this 
page. They will give a glorious multi-col- 
ored pattern in your spring garden. 


Two Unusual TULIPS 


Outstanding for their size and beauty, and distin- 
guished by the fact that they bloom a week to 10 days 
beiore the regular May-Flowering varieties. They have 
all the good qualities of the Darwins such as tall straight 
stems, huge flowers, and blooms which last from two 


to three weeks. 

41-109 Advance. Anappealing red with a flush of rosy 
orange that gives it a glowing sheen. Mammoth 
blooms with graceful long petals. 

41-069 Queen of the North. Large long-petaled rose- 
pink flowers with white base. 

Price: 20¢ each; $1.50 per doz.; $9.00 per 100 


15 De Luxe Tulips 


The May-Flowering Tulips offered on pages 2 and 3 
include the best of the old and new Darwin, Breeder and 
Cottage types. For forcing, for individual groups or 
massed beds no flower is more effective. 

Early planting (September and October) is advised, but 


“the bulbs may be planted up to the middle of December if 


the ground is open. Cover the bulbs with 4 inches of soil 

and do not space closer than 6 inches apart. Mulch with 

straw or Salt Hay after the ground has frozen. 
All Tuiip Bulbs Are Strictly Top Size 

41-137 Insurpassable (Darwin). A cheerful Tulip with 
extra-large blooms of a clear and pleasing bright lilac 
color. By far the best in this class with the blooms 
poised on strong sturdy stems. 28 inches. 

41-141 Lady Hillingdon (Darwin). Exquisite blooms of 
soft rosy orange suffused with buff and enhanced by a 
yellow base and bright yellow anthers. 30 inches. 

40-990 Mazeppa (Cottage). As brilliant and intense a 
scarlet as we have ever seen in Tulips. Its very large 
size, heavy substance, and splendid form give it particu- 
lar charm. 28 inches. 

41-149 Pride of Zwanenburg (Darwin). Beautiful, mas- 
sive blooms of a delightful bright rose color which is 
particularly pure and radiant. Well displayed on 
straight, long, upright stems. 32 inches. 

41-045 Princess Mary (Darwin). As lovely a flower as 
you have ever seen—bright carmine-rose with rose-pink 
margin and a white base inside. Of magnificent size 
and strong. 30 inches. 

41-159 Sunkist (Darwin). Huge goblet-shaped flowers 
of rich golden-yellow, with yellow anthers. A brilliant 
and magnificent bloom of superb quality. 26 inches. 

41-047 Tantalus (Breeder). Tantalizing indeed with 
large cup-shaped light cadmium yellow blooms shaded 
dusty violet. Highly valued for forcing and exhibition. 
30 inches. 

41-160 The Bishop (Darwin). A great favorite of a deep 
violet-blue with a white star showing in the center of 
the open blooms. Vigorous, of strong constitution, and 
very reliable. 28 inches. 

41-167 White Giant (Darwin). Scintillating pure white 
blooms with black anthers on upright and stiff stems 
which add to their lasting quality. A sure and continu- 
ous bloomer. 30 inches. 

41-003 Yellow Emperor (Cottage). Lovely deep golden 
yellow flowers of exceptionally large size and perfect, 
oval form. Very outstanding and sure to attract spe- 
cial attention. 25 inches, 


90 Bulbs, 6 of each, value $13.88, for $11.75. 


78 6 bulbs of the same variety at one-half the dozen price; 25 or more at the 100 rate 


DREER’S Giant Flowering Tulips 


The Best of the Standard Varieties 


The Darwin, Breeder and Cottage Tulips all commence 
to bloom about May 15. Heights range from 22 to 32 
inches. Be sure to plant the shorter varieties in front or 
select varieties of approximately the same height. All 
Tulip Bulbs strictly top size. 

41-022 Bacchus (Breeder). Saturated violet-blue with the 
bloom of the grape on the outside. 32 in. 

41-118 Bleu Aimable (Darwin). Pleasing soft mauve 
flowers of perfect shape and heavy substance. 25 in. 

40-973 Carrara (Cottage). Elegant mammoth flowers with 
pure white petals and white anthers. 24 in. 

41-121 Charles Needham (Darwin). Plant it wherever you 
need an accent of brilliant scarlet. 24 in. 

41-122 City of Haarlem (Darwin). The most brilliant 
scarlet-red Tulip enhanced with darker bloom. 27 in. 

41-124 Clara Butt (Darwin). Exquisite salmon-pink. Of 
huge size and massive form. Easily forced. 22 in. 

40-975 Dido (Cottage). A delightful and real bright cop- 
per fused to a yellow petal margin. 28 in. 

41-030 Dillenburg (Breeder). Bright salmon-orange shaded 
with rose. A superb and impressive variety. 25 in. 

41-032 Dom Pedro (Breeder). A delightful light coffee 
brown suffused with maroon and edged with gold. 24 in. 

41-130 Farncombe Sanders (Darwin). Glistening rich 
Geranium scarlet veiled with a rosy sheen. 30 in. 

46-979 Inglescombe Yellow (Cottage). Glittering yellow 
becoming picoteed with scarlet as the blooms age. 20 in. 

41-136 King George V (Darwin). Brilliant cherry rose 
with the base of the petals white. 30 in. 

41-142 La France (Darwin). Uniform soft rose-pink 
blooms shading to a pure white base. 28 in. 

41-144 La Tulipe Noire (Darwin). Saturated deep maroon 
appearing black against a white background. 25 in. 

40-985 Lemon Queen (Cottage). Delightful soft yellow 
flowers of inspiring beauty. Blooms late. 24 in. 

41-038 Louis XIV (Breeder). Rich dark purple with golden 
brown margin. Showy and very fragrant. 32 in. 

41-139 Madame Butterfly (Darwin). A clear pleasing 
shade of violet-purple with lighter edge. 28 in. 

40-995 Martha (Cottage). Delicate cerise red with white 
center. Long narrow flowers with reflexed petals. A 
lovely variety carried on strong willowy stem. Height 
30 inches. 

40-992 Mrs. John T. Scheepers (Cottage). Very large, 
light canary yellow blooms. 26 in. 

41-147 Nephitos (Darwin). Soft sulphur-yellow, inside 
primrose yellow. A grand flower. 26 in. 

41-041 Panorama (Breeder). Glowing orange-mahogany 
of heavy substance and carried on fine long stems. 26 in. 

41-148 Pride of Haarlem (Darwin). Glorious old rose 
blooms with a glistening scarlet sheen. 28 in. 

41-044 Prince of Orange (Breeder). Warm terra-cotta 
edged orange-yellow; black-starred yellow center. 30 in. 

41-152 Princess Elizabeth (Darwin). Heavy textured 
petals of rich rose-pink. Very large. 26 in. 

41-158 Scotch Lassie (Darwin). A mellow combination of 
deep lavender tones. 26 in. 

41-161 The Peach (Darwin). Glorious peach-pink with 
large white base. Very sturdy. 27 in. 

41-163 Tubergen's Glory (Darwin). An outstanding 
variety, with extra large flowers of rich salmon-rose. 
Certainly one of the best. Height 32 inches. 

41-165 Wm. Copeland (Darwin). Attractive lilac-rose 
outdoors; brilliant light lavender grown indoors. 24 in. 

41-168 Yellow Giant (Darwin). Heavy textured flowers 
of an intense pure golden yellow color. 28 in. 

41-170 Zwanenburg (Darwin). A beautiful, large, well- 
formed white flower, cream base; black anthers. 30 in. 

Price: Any of the above: 20c each; 3 for 45c; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 


Collections of Six Superb 


DARWIN TULIPS 


This money-saving collection brings to you 6 
of the most delightful giant-flowering Darwin 
Tulips—La Tulipe Noire, Madame Butterfly, 


Pride of Haarlem, Princess Elizabeth, Yellow 
Giant, and the magnificent white-flowered Zwan- 
enburg. 


42-235 18 Bulbs 3ofeach,value $2.70 $2.25 
42-236 36 Bulbs 6ofeach,value $4.50 $4.00 
42-237 72 Bulbs 12 of each, value $9.00 $7.50 
42-238 150 Bulbs 25 of each, value $16.50 $14.00 


Tulips are most effective if planted in clumps 


Dreer’s Superfine 
Tulip Mixtures 


41-175 Darwin Tulips Mixed 


A glorious medley of brilliant color represented by 
large, well-formed, heavy-textured flowers held stiffly 
erect on splendid strong stems. Plant liberally for a 
colorful display during May. Includes a complete color 
range.. 12 for $1.35; 100 for $8.50; 250 for $20.00. 


41-010 Incomparable 
May-Time Mixture 


For richness of color this mixture surpasses anything 
that can be offered because it is made up of a great 
many named varieties of Darwin, Cottage Garden, 
and Breeder Tulips. 12 for $1.40; 100 for $9.00; 
250 for $21.50. 


‘The height of the plants is given in inches at the end of each description. 


Dreer’s Single Early Tulips 


for a Glorious April Display 


These early Tulips have a special appeal because they bring to the garden a : 
colorful display several weeks earlier than can be had from the May-flowering caer 


sorts. For a most impressive display plant them in groups of a dozen bulbs or 


more. They bloom during April. 


Inter-plait Early Tulips with the May-Flowering types, it will prolong the 
blooming period of your beds and borders. 


40-906 Couleur Cardinal. Glittering 
rich scarlet-red, dusted plum on the 
outside petals. 12 in. 


40-908 De Wet (Fireglow). Huge 
fragrant blooms of glittering light 
orange-scarlet. 12 in. 


40-910 Keizerskroon (Grand Duc). 
Bright red with a broad seam of 
glistening gold. 14 in. 


40-913 Olympiad. Extra fine yellow 
with flowers of huge size carried 
on long stems. Height 16 in. 


40-914 Pink Beauty. Glowing cerise- 
pink dissolving into a white base. 
A magnificent Tulip. 12 in. 

40-915 Prince of Austria. Burning 


orange-red, yellow center. Delight- 
fully fragrant. 13 in. 


Price: 20¢ each; 3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 


40-916 Rising Sun. Perfectly formed, 
large blooms of glistening golden 
yellow. 13 in. 


40-918 Rose Luisante. Very impres- 
sive, large brilliant rose blooms car- 
ried on fine strong stems. A favorite 
for Easter pans. 12 in. 


40-920 Van der Neer. Dark purple 
blooms giving a beautiful color con- 
trast to the lighter shades. 10 in. 


40-922 White Hawk. Superb for bed- 
ding and a fine forcer. Has large, 
long lasting, pure white blooms. 
12 in. 

40-925 All Colors Mixed. This spe- 
cial mixture has been blended from 
the separate varieties described 
here and we also have added some 
others for still greater variety. 


Keizerskroon 


Dreer's Double Early Tulips— for April Blooming 


Double Early Tulips with their exquisite double Peony-like blooms are 
excellent for growing indoors. Plant six to a pot or a dozen in a large 
Bulb Pan. 

Double Tulips are particularly fine for outdoor use as they remain in bloom 
for a longer period than the single varieties. 

40-930 Couronne d'Or (Crown of | 40-948 Schoonoord (White Murillo). 
Gold). Large golden yellow blooms The finest double white Tulip we 
tinted vivid orange. 10 in. know of. 12 in. 

40-934 Golden Murillo (Mr. van der | 40-950 Tea Rose (Primrose Murillo). 
Hoef). The finest double golden Soft primrose blended with glowing 


yellow Tulip in existence. 12 in. 


ers flushed with white. 12 in. 
40-944 Peachblossom. 


Extra fine for forcing. 12 in. 


40-939 Murillo. A great favorite with 
fully double, delicate rose-pink flow- 


Magnificent 
blooms of deep rose-pink color. 


apricot. 12 in. 

40-954 Vuurbaak. A brilliant scarlet 
changing to orange-scarlet when 
fully open. 12 in. 

40-955 All Colors Mixed. Plant li- 
berally in groups or solid beds to 
make an impressive spring display. 


Price: 20e each; 3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 


Dreer's Double Triumph Tulips — for May Blooms 


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A beautiful new race with large, fully double flowers carried on strong straight 
stems 16 to 20 inches high. They are truly wonderful and give a magnificent 
display. For best effect they should be planted in groups or clumps, a dozen 
bulbs or more to each. Space the bulbs 4 to 6 inches apart. When planting 
beds of Double Early Tulips include about one-third of the May-Flowering 
Doubles to prolong the blooming period. 


41-215 Bleu Celeste (Blue Flag). A | 41-219 Mount Tacoma. Very strong, 


delightful variety with large well- 
formed double blooms of an im- 
pelling soft violet-purple color. Fine 


for the garden and for forcing. 20 in. | 


| 


41-217 Eros. Of glorious Peony form | 


and one of the largest in this class. 
Fully double to the very center and 


| 41-221 Uncle Tom. A flower of strik- 


of a mellow bright rose color. 16 in. | 


Price: 20¢ each; 3 for 50c; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100 


carrying its delightful double white 
blooms on splendid stiff stems. En- 
hanced by a soft green pattern on 
the outer petals. Long lasting flow- 
ers rivalling in size and doubleness 
a choice Peony. 16 in. 


ing beauty—crimson-maroon yet full 
of life and brilliance. 20 in. 


Mount Tacoma 


4 6 bulbs of a variety wil! be supplied at one-half the 12 price; 25 or more at the 100 rate 


Fascinating Parrot Tulips 


The varieties offered below are outstanding not only for 
their brilliant colors and artistically fringed mammoth 
blooms but they have the added advantage of being borne 
on much stronger and stiffer stems than older varieties. 
41-079 Blue Parrot. A blend of blue and heliotrope which 

gives particular beauty to the exquisitely fringed blooms. 

24 in. 20c each; $1.75 per doz,; $12.00 per 100. 


41-090 Fantasy. Truly sensational, combining shades of 
salmon-pink and scarlet with broad splashes of deep 
green. Very large and vigorous. 20c each; $1.65 per 
doz.; $11.00 per 100. 

41-083 Orange Favorite. Typical of this class with huge 
laciniated blooms, of rich glowing orange with scarlet 
shading and yellow center. 25c each; $2.10 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 

41-088 Sunshine. Rich sunshine yellow with the fringed 
petal tips tinted soft orange. 35c each; $3.00 per doz.; 
$20.00 per 100. 


Collections of Parrot Tulips 


A get acquainted offer of the 6 beautiful Parrot Tulips 
described above and offered here at reduced prices. 


42-220 18 Bulbs, 3 of each, value $3.60, $3.00 
42-221 36 Bulbs, 6 of each, value $6.18, $5.50 
42-222 72 Bulbs, 12 of each, value $12.35, $10.50 
42-223 150 Bulbs, 25 of each, value $22.70, $20.00 


Parrot Tulip Fantasy 
41-089 Therese. Massive well-fringed blooms of fiery red 
with rich green brush strokes. 25c each; $2.10 per 
doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
41-086 Violet Queen. A subtle blending of violet shades 
which sparkle in the highlights and show somber shadow 
tones. £0c each; $1.75 per doz,; $12.00 per 100, 


Rare and Unusual Wild Tulips 


Kaufmanni 
41-094 Acuminata. Slender, long flowers with gracefully 
twisted petals combining yellow and red. Blooms in mid- 
May. 16 in. 25c each; $2.10 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 
41-095 Clusiana (Little Lady or Candystick Tulip). 


Cherry red with white edge. Very lovely. 14 in. 20c each; 
$1.50 per doz.; 


$9.00 per 100. 


Red Emperor 


41-098 Fosteriana. One of the most brilliant 
Tulips in existence. Huge flowers of intense, 
dazzling scarlet attracts attention in any set- 
ting. 20c each; $1.75 per doz.: $12.00 per 100. 


Bulb 


Planter 

An indispensa- 
ble tool because 
it makes a per- 
fect planting hole 


for practically all 
sorts of bulbs 
without disturb- 
ing the surround- 
ing soil. 

75c postpaid 


41-099 Kaufmanniana (Water Lily Tulip). Quite large, 
creamy yellow blooms attractively marked with bright 
carmine. Blooms in May. 8 in. 20c each; $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


41-101 Marjoletti. Graceful flowers of soft yellow, shaded 
carmine-rose at the edges of the outside petals. Blooms 
in early May. 12 in. 20c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 


41-105 Praestans. Comes into bloom not only very early 
but often there are two flowers to a stem. A very bril- 
liant variety of glistening orange-scarlet throughout. 


10 in. 20c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Collections of Wild Tulips 


Enjoy all six of these charming Rock Garden Tulips 
offered here as a money saving assortment. 


42-225 18 Bulbs, 3 of each, value $2.90, $2.50 
42-226 36 Bulbs, 6 of each, value $4.93, $4.50 
42-227 72 Bulbs, 12 of each, value $9.85, $8.50 
42-228 150 Bulbs, 25 of each, value $17.85, $15.75 


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Acuminata Clusiana 


All Dreer Bulbs are sent Postpaid on 


DREER’S SUPREME HYACINTHS 


Hyacinths are perfectly hardy in all parts of the United States and Canada. They come into 
bloom outdoors at the same time as the midseason Tulips. The bulbs must be planted in the fall to 
bloom the following spring. In the garden, place them with the base 5 to 6 inches below the soil 
level. Be sure to plant the bulbs all at the same depth as otherwise they might not flower at the 
same time. Beside their value for garden display they are exceedingly popular for flowering in the 
house. For this purpose the Mammoth or the Extra-Large bulbs should be chosen. 


oe 


Dreer’s Supreme Hyacinths 


ORDER EARLY 
As Bulbs are seasonable items stocks are 
necessarily limited. Order early for complete 
selection. 


Mammoth Hyacinths 


These Mammoth Blubs are particularly recommended 
for growing in soil-filled pots or glasses filled with water 
for indoor display during the winter or early spring. 


40-438 City of Haarlem. Extra-fine rich yellow trusses. 
40-428 Grand Maitre. Rich lavender-blue, shaded darker. 
40-430 King of the Blues. Rich dark lustrous blue. 
40-414 Lady Derby. Charming rose-pink; splendid in pots. 
40-416 La Victoire (Victory). Brilliant rosy-red. 
40-424 L'Innocence. The most popular white Hyacinth. 
40-435 Pink Pearl. A very delightful bright pink color. 
40-436 Queen of the Blues. Beautiful silvery azure-blue. 
40-420 Queen of the Pinks. Very lovely rose-pink. 
40-442 Mixed. A well-balanced mixture of all colors. 
Price: 40¢ each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.; 
$25.00 per 100 


Extra-Size Hyacinths 


These are somewhat smaller than the Mammoth Bulb, 
but they are still large enough to make good flower spikes 
if grown indoors. They are the best size for garden 
displays. 

40-403 City of Haarlem. 40-389 L'Innocence. 
40-393 Grand Maitre. 40-400 Pink Pearl. 
40-395 King of the Blues. 40-401 Queen of the Blues. 
40-379 Lady Derby. 40-395 Queen of the Pinks. 
40-381 La Victoire 40-407 Mixed. 
Price: 35¢ each; 3 for 85c; $3.00 per doz.; 
$20.00 per 100 


Bedding Size Hyacinths 


Where mass effect is the main object this Bedding 
Size can be relied upon to provide an attractive display. 
40-360 City of Haarlem. 40-348 L'Innocence. 

40-350 Grand Maitre. 40-357 Pink Pearl. 
40-352 King of the Blues. 40-358 Queen of the Blues. 
40-355 Lady Derby. 40-346 Queen of the Pinks. 
40-342 La Victoire 40-365 Mixed. 
Price: 25¢ each; 3 for 60c; $2.10 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100 


Hyacinth — White French Roman 


The flowers are delightfully fragrant, and each bulb 
will throw up three to four spikes. For forcing, plant 
three or four bulbs in a 5-inch pot and keep in a cool 
dark place until well rooted. May also be grown in 
pebbles and water. Does best in moderate heat. 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. 


Perfect Garden Labels 


Writing in ordinary pencil will remain legible over winter. 

Show Garden Size: 7 in. $1.50 per doz.; 
$11.25 per 100. 

Tie-on, with wire; 55c per doz.; $3.60 per 
100. 

Pot Label: 4 in. 50c per doz.; $3.00 per 
100. 

Border Size: 5 in. $1.25 per doz.; $9.25 
per 100. 

Rock Garden Size: 4 in. $1.15 per doz.; 
$7.90 per 100. 


6 For Feathered or Plumed Hyacinth, see Muscari plumosum, page 14. 


Narcissus 


Daffodils 


Medium Trumpet or Chalice Cup 


The Chalice-Cup or Medium-Trumpet group of Daffodils or Narcissus includes some of the most 
beautiful varieties. In the Incomparabilis group the cup or crown is not less than 14 of the perianth 
petals, whereas in the Barri group the cup is less than 4% the length of the perianth segments. In the 
Leedsi group the size of the cup varies but the perianth always is white and the cup or crown is 
either white, cream, or has a pinkish tint. All of them are splendid for naturalizing because they are 


reliably hardy and they multiply more rapidly than those belonging to 


the Giant-Trumpet class. 


Those who have proper facilities will find them excellent also for growing in, pots or pans. For best 
effect in the garden they should be planted in groups. 


Collections of 


Six De Luxe 
Medium-Trumpet 
DAFFODILS 


This assortment contains: Daisy Schaeffer, Dick 
Wellband, Fortune, Monique, Orange Glow, and 
Scarlet Elegance. 


42-070 18 Bulbs, 3 of each, value $ 4.10, $ 3.50 
42-071 36 Bulbs, 6 of each, value $ 7.13, $ 6.25 
42-072 72 Bulbs, 12 of each, value $14.25, $12.25 
42-073 150 Bulbs, 25 of each, value $25.95, $22.50 


40-690 Bath's Flame (Barr’). Long petaled, bright yellow 
perianth and a deep yellow cup with a broad edge of rich 
orange-scarlet. 15c each; $1.40 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 


40-752 Carlton (Incomparabilis). A striking beauty—very 
large, massive, and well portioned with a bright sulphur- 
yellow perianth and an extra-large, wide open cup of 
clear yellow. Very vigorous and fine for forcing. 20c each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


40-757 Daisy Schaeffer (Leedsi). As large as any Trum- 
pet Daffodil, 414 inches across, with pure white perianth 
and primrose cup turning canary-yellow. 30c each; 
$2.65 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. 


40-758 Dick Wellband (Incomparabilis). If you could 
see the actual flowers you certainly would pick this one. 
A great big pure white perianth with a large brilliant 
flame-orange cup. Very strong and free flowering. 30c 
each; $2.65 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. 


40-759 Fortune (Incomparabilis). Another one you cer- 
tainly will want. A real giant of superb form with clear 
deep lemon-gold perianth and a wide open cup of cop- 
pery orange-red. Very early. 35c each; $3.00 per doz.; 
$20.00 per 100. 


40-699 Francisca Drake (Barri). Pure white perianth petals 
one and a half inches wide and tinted gold at the base. 
The wide, deep cup is golden yellow diffusing gradually 
into flame orange at the densely frilled edge. 20c each; 
$1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

40-753 John Evelyn (Incomparab'lis). Immense well-shaped 
blooms with white perianth and a large, richly fluted, 
loner yellow cup. 20c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 
100. 

40-749 Lady Diana Manners (Barri). A broad white peri- 
anth and a large flat orange crown with markings of bril- 
liant red. 20c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


40-710 Mixture of the Graceful 
Chalice-Cup Narcissus 


Those who do not care for specific names will be much 
delighted with this excellent mixture of the beautiful Chalice- 
Cup Narcissus. They will give a wonderful display in the 
garden and lots of cut flowers. A wonderful buy at $1.00 
per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 


7 


40-760 Mrs. Nette O'Melveny (Zeedsi). Fine large strong 
flowers with pure white perianth and creamy white cup 
edged soft peach orange. Very graceful and charming. 
l5c each; $1.40 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 


40-763 Monique (Incomparabilis). A real beauty with 
large, white, star-shaped perianth and a prominent, at- 
tractively frilled, yellow crown with a 14-inch edge of 
deep copper-orange. 25c each; $2.10 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. 


Orange Glow 


40-754 Orange Glow (Incomparabilis). Nicely propor- 
tioned large blooms with broad yellow 5-inch perianth 
and a beautifully fringed, deep glowing orange cup. 
20c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


40-762 Scariet Elegance (Incomparabilis). Well-formed 
large blooms with broadly expanded rich yellow perianth 
contrasted by a deep orange-red cup. 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


25c each; $2.10 


Collections of 


Six Popular 
Medium-Trumpet Daffodils 


A splendid assortment which will give a glorious 
garden display. It contains: Bath’s Flame, Carlton, 
Francisca Drake, John Evelyn, Lady Diana Manners, 
and Mrs. Nette O’Melveny. 


42-065 18 Bulbs, 3 of each, value $ 2.75, $ 2.35 
42-066 36 Bulbs, 6 of each, value $ 4.78, $ 4.25 
42-067 72 Bulbs, 12 of each, value $ 9.55, $ 8.00 
42-068 150 Bulbs, 25 of each, value $17.50, $15.00 


6 bulbs of a variety will be supplied at one-half the dozen price; 25 or more at the 100 rate 7 


DREER’S Double Daffodils 


Delightful large flowers well displayed on sturdy 
stems. Always admired for their graceful form and 
vigorous habits. Excellent for mass planting or for 
grouping in the border. 


40-765 Daphne. Charming double white blooms 
with a delightful rich fragrance. A fine symmetrical 
flower poised on a fine strong stem. 15c each; 
$1.40 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 


40-773 Inglescombe. A really striking newer hardy 
double Daffodil representing a decided improve- 
ment on the old Primrose Phoenix. Graceful rose- 
shaped blooms of bright primrose yellow. 20c each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


40-767 Insulinde. Stunning large creamy white 
flowers with a cluster of smaller scorching orange- 
scarlet petals in the center. 25c each; $2.10 per 
doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 

40-768 Mary Copeland. A thrilling beauty with 
long, creamy white petals each enhanced by a gold- 
en ray down the center; alternating with shorter 
petals of bright lemon and brilliant orange. 30c 
each; $2.65 per doz.; $17.50 per 100. 

—— 40-771 Twink. Graceful semi-double blooms alter- 

Inglescombe nating soft primrose and clear orange petals. 


Blooms profusely and flowers very early. Easily 
forced. 20c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Two Superb DAFFODIL MIXTURES 


40-675 Dreer's Regal Mixture 40-715 Mixture of Single Hardy 
Giant Trumpet Daffodils Narcissus for Beds, Borders, 
Those who wish to have the finest 12 Naturalizing, and Cutting 


Narcissus in their garden without car- 
ing to know their names will find a 


real treasure in this regal mixture. We for Moderately priced to give every gar- 
recommend planting it liberally to pro- $1.40 denen any opportunity taulen eu OO 
Vide each OW yeseardenigcisplayeetom . all types and will present a glorious for 


which may be cut plenty of blooms 


garden effect. 85c per doz.; $5.75 per 5 7 5 
for house decoration. ae: 40 per doz.; $9.00 per gardens ° 


Giant Trumpet Daffodils—Narcissus 


Make your spring garden more beautiful than it has ever 

been by planting Dreer’s Giant Trumpet Daifodils in quan- 

tity. They are easy to grow and will give a marvelous dis- 

play early in the spring. Plant in well-prepared soil at a 

depth not less than 4 times the height of the bulb. They 

are perfectly hardy and will last for many years. 

40-741 Aerolite. Well-proportioned large flowers giving a 
grand impression of grace combined with size. The peri- 
anth is deep primrose which contrast; well with the 
medium- yellow trumpet of broad pointed star form. 
A bold and impressive flower having excellent keeping 
qualities. Round Bulbs: 20c each; $1.75 per doz.; 
$12.00 per 100. 

40-747 Beersheba. A truly marvelous Giant Trumpet Daf- 
fodil with magnificently proportioned flowers of almost A 
pure white color. It is considered by far the finest white 
trumpet Daffodil commercially available. The blooms not 
only are of artistic proportions but they also are carried < 
on splendid long stems. Round Bulbs: 35c each; $3.25 2 
per doz.; $22.50 per 100. 

40-680 Emperor. This grand variety though surpassed in 
size by some of the newer ones is one of the finest Daffo- 
dils in cultivation. Has a rich primrose perianth and a 
substant'al pure yellow trumpet of large size. Excellent 
for bedding, naturale or pot growing indoors. Round bee ; 
Bulbs: 20c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Nw o 

40-681 Double-Noscd Bulbs: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; Beersheba \3o~ 
$16.00 per 100. 


8 6 bulbs of the same variety at one-half the 12 price; 25 or more at the 100 rate 


Giant Trumpet Daffodils—Narcissus 


40-648 Golden Harvest. Huge golden yellow flowers 5 
inches across. Come on robust plants. Of perfect form 
with the perianth petals and the large trumpet in good 
proportion. The broad, flat, overlapping perianth petals 
form a pleasing background to the large, massive trumpet 
with its beautifully frilled and recurved rim. An early 
and persistent bloomer. 25c each; $2.10 per doz. ; $15.00 
per 100. 


40-653 King Alfred. Delightful deep golden yellow flowers 
borne atop strong stout stems. An old favorite, highly 
appreciated because of its persistence year after year in 
the garden. Round bulbs: 20c each; $1.75 per doz.; 
$12.00 per 100. 


40-654 Double-Nosed Bulbs: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$16.00 per 100. 


Roxane 
40-664 Roxane. Massive flowers of heavy texture 
with large creamy white trumpet surrounded by 
round, overlapping, pure white perianth petals. 
25c each; $2.10 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Grape Hyacinths 
40-643 Heavenly Blue. For a most delightful 


effect plant liberally among your Daffodils. 
65c per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 


5 a 


Mrs. E. H. Krelage 
Aglorious combination of 


\ Spring Glory 
white and light cream ; 


40-659 Mrs. E. H. Krelage. What a glorious and exquisite 
flower with a charm that holds the admiration of every- 
one. The long-stemmed blooms have a pure white perianth 
and a lovely creamy white trumpet with gracefully curved 
brim. When fully developed the entire flower is white. 
Round Bulbs: 20c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


40-745 Mrs. R. O. Backhouse. A famous variety often re- 
ferred to as “The Pink Daffodil.” An informal, ivory 
white perianth forms a pleasing background to a beauti- 
fully proportioned, slim, long trumpet of apricot-pink with 
a deeply fringed, shell pink edge. 45c each; $4.00 per 
doz.; $30.00 per 100. 


Collection of 


ial 
ec Six Named Varieties of 


op 6 Choice Giant Trumpet 
DAFFODILS 


Contains the following: Aerolite, Golden Harvest, 
King Alfred, Mrs. E. H. Krelage, Roxane, and Spring 
Glory. 

42-050 18 Bulbs, 3 each, value $3.20 for $2.75 
42-051 36 Bulbs, 6 each, value 5.60 for 5.00 
42-052 72 Bulbs, 12 each, value 11.20 for 9.75 
42-053 150 Bulbs, 25 each, value 20.70 for 18.50 


40-665 Spring Glory. This is an exceptionally fine bicolor 
variety with blooms of largest size. Combines a long- 
petaled pure white perianth with an exquisitely formed, 
long, rich golden yellow trumpet. Round Bulbs: 20c 
each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


40-668 Double Nosed Bulbs: 30c each; $2.50 per doz,; 
$16.00 per 100. 


Daffodils will give a showy display for many years. 9 


Narcissus poeticus 


The Charming Poet’s Narcissus 


y. 


Ty 


Ornatus 


40-791 Ornatus. A beautiful, sym- 
metrical flower poised on a fine 
strong stem. Pure white perianth 
and deep orange-red cup. Blooms 
very early. 15c each; $1.25 per 
doz.; $8.00 per 100. 


These old-fashioned Poet’s Narcissus 
are valued for their beauty and spicy 
fragrance. They are hardy and long 
lived. Splendid for open borders, na- 
turalized in grass, or in the open 
woodlands. They are practically per- 
manent everywhere. 


40-789 Actaea. Broad pure white 
perianth petals and flat lemon 
yellow cup with frilled deep red 
edge. 20c each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 


40-792 Reeurvus (Pheasant’s Eye Nar- 
cissus). Snow white perianth with 
beautiful lemon yellow cup edged 
with brilliant orange-red. 15c each; 


$1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 


40-775 Alba plena odorata—Double 
Poet's or Gardenia Daffodil. © 
A charming large double white flow- 
er with the exotic fragrance of 
orange blossoms. It blooms after 
most other Daffodils have passed 
their prime. Prefers a cool, semi- 
shaded position. Ideal for natural- 
izing in woodland groves or shrub- 


| Dreer’s Bulbs are sent prepaid | oe Shaye $1.50 per 


Graceful Cluster-Flowered 


Poetaz Narcissus Ao 


40-780 Cheerfulness. A name well- 
chosen for this beautiful new double 
Narcissus which carries 3 or 4 lovely 
large blooms to a stem. The general 
effect in the garden is white but 
closer examination reveals a pleasing 
creamy tinge which intensifies to 
deep cream and lemon yellow toward 
the base of the well-formed, grace- 
fully arranged petals. Perfectly hardy 
and exquisitely scented. 20c each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Cheerfulness 


charming class with graceful 
cons borne in clusters on a fine 
strong stem. In addition to their 
value as garden flowers, they are 
splendid for forcing in pots or pans. 

Grown outdoors they should receive a 

deep cover of straw, leaves, or the like. 

40-787 Geranium. Showy clusters of 
fine large flowers with pure white 
perianth and brilliant orange-red 
cup. Medium early. 20c each; 
$1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

40-781 Helios or Abundance (Yel- 
low Koster). Soft primrose yellow 
perianth and a deep golden yellow 
cup. Lovely large blooms. 20c each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

40-782 La Fiancee. Graceful snow 
white perianth petals surrounding a 
bright yellow cup. Splendid for the 
garden and also fine for forcing. 
20c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 

40-784 Orange Cup. Creamy white 
perianth with conspicuous orange 
cup like plastic rubies floating on a 
pool of bright sulphur. 20c each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Collection of Five 
Poetaz Narcissus 


These collections contain the 5 
lovely cluster-flowered varieties of 


Poetaz Narcissus described here. 


42-080 15 Bulbs, 3 each, $1.85 
42-081 30 Bulbs, 6 each, 3.50 
42-082 60 Bulbs, 12 each, 6.50 
42-083 125 Bulbs, 25 each, 12.00 


Sweet-Scented 
Jonquils 4 


Most effective in borders or natural- 
ized in the grass. Also fine for the rock 
garden. 


Campernelle Double 


40-812 Campernelle Double. A 
Lovely double yellow flowers of ele- 
gant form borne on graceful stiff 
stems. You will be delighted with 
their rich and pleasing perfume. 


15c each; $1.35 per doz.; $8.50 per 
100. 
40-811 Golden Sceptre. A Deep 


Jonquil yellow blooms more than 
3 inches in diameter. 15c each; 
$1.35 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 


40-814 Trevithian. Large clusters 
and large flowers of a fine lemon 
yellow color. Good for forcing. 20c 
each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 
100. 


40-813 Single Sweet Scented (Nar- 
cissus Jonquilla). /(\ The sweetest of 
them all with 3 to 8 beautiful single 
golden yellow flowers to each stem. 
15c each; $1.35 per doz.; $8.50 per 
100. 


Single Sweet-Scented Jonquils 


10 A Suited to Rock Garden, © =—Suited to Semi-Shade, @ —Suited to Shade 


uniature 


DAFFODILS 


(Narcissus species and others) 
for the Rock Garden 


Charming little wild varieties, extra 
fine for the rock garden. Place them in 
groups of not less than 6 bulbs each 
for a charming effect in the spring dis- 


play. i 

40-800 Bulbicodium conspicuus (The 
Hoop Petticoat Narcissus). A lovely 
little treasure 6 inches tall with 
rush-like foliage and dainty golden 
yellow blooms in March. Plant it in 
low spots because it likes moisture. 
15c each; $1.40 per doz.; $9.00 per 
100. : 

40-804 Canaliculatus. Bears dainty 
little clusters of sweetly-scented 
blooms amidst narrow erect bluish- 
green leaves. Has a white perianth 
and a globular golden cup. Does 
best in full sun. 6 in. 15c each; 
$1.40 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 

40-807 Triandrus Thalia. Pendent 
flowers, 2 or 3 to each stem, with 
gracefully recurved white perianth 
petals and a short pretty white cup. 
It likes good drainage and a rather 
gritty soil. 25c each; $2.10 per 
doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Triandrus albus 


40-806 Triandrus albus (Angels 
Tear). A perfect little gem with 
graceful nodding blooms in which 
the creamy white perianth petals are 
facing upward and the pure white 
cup is fully exposed to view. It re- 
sembles a miniature Cyclamen. Give 
it a gritty soil as it likes good 
drainage. 6 in. 20c each; $1.50 
per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


40-803 W. P. Milner. A more vigor- 
ous variety which also may well be 
used in borders because it is de- 
cidedly persistent. Really a minia- 
ture trumpet variety with graceful 
sulphur yellow blooms amidst a lush 
growth of rich green leaves. Noted 
for its Cowslip-like fragrance. Easily 
established and long lived. 10 in. 
20c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 
per 100. 


Not Hardy Outdoors 
in the North 


May we sug- 
gest that you 
secure sufficient 
bulbs of these 
to permit suc- 
cessive _plant- 
ings made two 
weeks apart 
from late Oc- 


Throughout the Winter with these 
Beautiful Giant-Flowering Narcissus 


Dreer’s Giant-Flowering 


Paper-White Narcissus 


tober until 
March. 
Everybody can grow 


Paper-White Narcissus to per- 
fection and have flowers all 
through the winter. Make 
your first planting late in 
October and follow’ with 
others at two week intervals. 
A temperature of 60° to 65° 
F. gives best results. 


40-830 Soleil d'Or 


As easy to grow as the Paper-Whites 
but just a little slower to flower. Pro- 
duces large clusters of rich golden 
yellow flowers with deep orange-red 
cups which stand out prominently 
from the rich green foliage. They have 
an exquisite fragrance. Monster Bulbs: 
20c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 
100. 


40-825 Mammoth Bulbs: 15c each: 3 for 
35c; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 


40-826 Monster Bulbs: 15c each; 3 for 40c; 
$1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 


40-827 Jumbo Bulbs: 20c each; 3 for 50c; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


40-835 Chinese Sacred Lily 


These also are known as_ Joss 
Flower, Flower of the Gods, or Soy 
Sin Far. Botanically they are WNar- 
cissus Tazetta orientalis. More vig- 
orous than the other two with pure 
white perianth and a golden cup. They 
have a rich and distinct fragrance. 


Jumbo Bulbs: 20c each; $1.75 per 
doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


Remember! all Dreer Bulbs are sent Postpaid 11 


iviiscellaneous Mardy Bulbs 


Bloom During Spring, 


Summer and Fall 


Old, new, rare, and popular all have aeenite uses in the well-ordered garden. 
Many are ideally suited to Rock Gardens, almost all will grow in at least 


partial shade. 


If you are not familiar with them try a few of each and don't 


neglect the Autumn Flowering Crocus and Colchicum which bloom in Sep- 
tember. 


St. Brigid Anemone 


Giant Poppy-Flowered 
Anemones 


Valuable for growing in the cold 
frame or the garden if well protected 
during the winter months. Also much 
in esteem for growing in the green- 
house or conservatory. 


40-025 Giant French Mixed (De 
Caen). Includes a wonderful range 
of colors—blue, white, rose, scarlet, 
etc. 10c each; 80c per doz.; $5.00 
per 100. 


40-027 St. Brigid (Creagh Castle 
Strain). A famous Irish strain of 
semi-double Anemones coming in a 
multitude of charming colors. 10c 
each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 


Calochortus © 
Mariposa or Butterfly Tulip 


40-055 Mixed. By far too few gar- 
deners are acquainted with these fine 
hardy bulbs native to the western 
section of our country. They produce 
showy and colorful blooms of artis- 
tic appeal and our mixture includes 
a particularly wide range of rich 
colors. They are quite unlike any 
other plant in our garden which ac- 
counts for the special interest they 
invariably receive wherever seen. 
Space 2 inches apart and cover with 
2 inches of fine sandy soil. Place in 
a sheltered semi-shaded spot. 10c 
each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 


Calochortus 


Colchicum 4 
Meadow Saffron 


Plant the large bulbs in September 
and cover 5 to 6 inches deep with rich 
sandy soil. They will bloom this fall 
and make foliage next spring. They 
also may be permitted to bloom in- 
doors placed in saucers without soil 
or water. Plant outdoors after they 
have finished blooming. 


40-072 Autumnale Majer. Exquisite 
large Crocus-like lavender flowers 
during October. 50c each; $5.00 
per doz. 


40-070 Bornmuelleri. This has extra- 
large long-tubed cup-shaped flowers 
of a lovely rosy lilac color. 60c 
each; $6.00 per doz. 


40-071 Lilac Wonder. An appealing 
uniform shade of lilac-mauve. Very 
large and extremely free flowering. 
60c each; $6.00 per doz. 


Chionodoxa Luciliae 


Chionodoxa A © 
Glory of the Snow 


40-063 Gigantea. Somewhat larger 
flowers than the well-known Lu- 
ciliae, carrying in April a wealth of 
charming soft gray-blue flowers on 
stems long enough for display in 
small vases. 75c per doz.; $5.00 
per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 


40-065 Luciliae. Grows well in any 
garden soil and increases rapidly. 
Plant 3 inches apart and cover 3 
inches deep. The lovely flowers are 
blue with attractive white centers. 
65c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $36.00 
per 1000. 


40-067 Sardensis. Resembles Luciliae 
but the blooms are rich blue with 
just a very small white eye. A lovely 
and dainty flower. 65c per doz.; 
$4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. 


| 


Brodiaea—A native of our Far West 


Brodiaea A 


40-040 Mixed. These are lovely little 


bulbs native to our western states. 
They bloom in the spring and do 
well in shaded positions as under 
trees or in the gritty crevices of a 
deep rock garden pocket. Plant them 
as early in the fall as available and 
cover 2 inches deep with fine soil. 
They bear their showy little star- 
shaped blooms during May and 
June. Others blooming somewhat 
earlier have lovely trumpet-shaped 
flower. 85c per doz.; $5.75 per 
100. 


Camassia Quamash 


40-060 Blue. A hardy and showy 
bulbous plant which will do well in 
the border or naturalized in an 
open, moderately moist woodland. 
Cover the bulbs 4 inches deep with 
fine sandy soil. Bears during June 
stately spikes 3 feet tall carrying 
many large star-shaped bright 
blue blooms. 15c each; $1.10 per 
doz.; $7.50 per 100. 


Camassia Quamash 


12 Six Bulbs of one Variety at the dozen rate, 25 at the 100 rate 


CROCUS For Spring and Fall 


eee re Spring Crocus Ao 


: Perfectly hardy, very showy, 
ma and long lived. Plant them 
me liberally in clumps. 

mm 40-076 Golden Yellow. Bril- 
liant and very profuse, with 
glorious bright yellow gob- 
lets in early spring. 

40-083 Queen of the Blues. 
Pure light lilac blue. The 
best in this color. 

40-081 Purpurea Grandi- 
flora. Greatly admired for 
its extra-large rich purple 
blooms. 

40-085. Remembrance. An- 
other very large one with 
rich deep lavender flowers. 

40-087 Snowstorm. You will need this for good contrast 
to the colored varieties. 

40-088 Striped Beauty. Very unusual, large flowers with 
white background, striped and splashed dark mauve. 

40-090 Mixed. A complete mixture of all colors. 

Ali Spring-Flowering Crocus 
70¢ per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 


Fall-Flowering Crocus A © 
Surprise your neighbors and friends with these Fall- 
Flowering Crocus which are as beautiful as they are unique. 
Plant just as early in the fall as available, and they will 
bloom profusely during October. Fully hardy. 

40-120 Sativus (Saffron Crocus). Fragrant purple-lilac 
blooms feathered with white. Bright yellow anthers. 
40-125 Speciosus. Bright violet-blue with contrastinz 

orange-red anthers and yellow throat. Also fine indoors. 
40-130 Zonatus. Rosy-lilac with yellow center surrounded 
by a bright orange throat. Splendid indoors in pans. 
All Fall-Flowering Crocus 
75¢ per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000 


Spring Crocus 


Charming Wild 
Crocus Species 


You will want these as 
m ‘ch as the giant-flower- 
ing Spring Crocus because 
they bloom almost a 
month earlier competing 
with Snowdrops in earli- 
ness. Be sure to plant in 
groups with the bulbs 
Y4 to 1 inch apart to give 
a dense clump in which 
the flowers dominate the 
effect. 


Crocus Sieberi 


40-170 Sieberi. This often begins blooming early in Feb- 
ruary bearing wide open, delicate blue flowers with a 
golden throat. 

40-117 Susianus (Cloth 


of Gold). Deep golden yellow 


with an orange sheen and shaded mahogany oa the outside. 
40-115 Tommasinianus. Dainty little goblets of soft laven- 
der-blue. Blooms very early and is easily naturalized. 
Ail Wild Crecus 
70¢ per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000 


Fall Crocus for Indoor Bloom 


Fall Crocus are the easiest flowers to bloom in- 
doors. Plant half-inch (1%) deep, in soil, in pots 
or bowls as soon as available. They will bloom in 
September and after blooming may be planted in 
the garden. 


Eremurus 
Foxtail Lily, Desert Candle 


Aristocratic hardy plants splendid for the permanent 
border where they will give a marvelous effect for many 
vears. Plant them in a well-drained, sheltered place with 
full exposure to the sun. They do best in a deep, sandy 
loam enriched with well-rotted manure. Cover the crowns 
with 3 inches of soil and protect the shoots against late 
spring frost. The flower stalks rise 6 to 10 feet above the 
long, narrow foliage. 

40-450 Bungei. Deep yellow flower spikes making a fine 
display in July. 6 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 

40-451 Elwesianus. Soft pink blooms in June. Elegant 
spikes 10 feet tall. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 

40-452 — albus. Pure white flowers arranged in solid spikes. 

Blooms in June. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 

40-453 Himalaicus. Waxy white flowers with golden an- 
thers. 6 to 8 ft. June flowering. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 
40-454 Him-Rob. Pale silvery pink flower spikes in June. 

8 to 10 feet tall. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 


~ 40-455 Robustus. Rose-pink flowers on stems 8 to 10 feet 


tall. June flowering. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 

40-455 Shelford Hybrids. Magnificent spikes set with cop- 
pery orange blooms, 6-8 ft. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.00. 

40-457 — Isobel. Glorious Jong spikes set with most attrac- 
tive pink orange flowers. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 

40-458 — Moonlight. An exquisite variety with glorious soft 
yellow flower spikes. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 

40-459 — Rosalind. Always greatly admired for its lovely 
bright pink blooms. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 

40-460 — White Beauty. Pure white and extremely free- 
flowering. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 

40-46] Tubergeni. Lovely yellow flowers on spikes 6 to 8 
feet tall. June. $3.50 each; 3 for $9.00. 


Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 202 North 21st Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa. 


13 


Eranthis A © 


Winter Aconite 


40-135 Hyemalis. Showy large golden 
yellow Buttercup-like blooms above 
a crown of rich green leaves. Blooms 
together with the Snowdrops in 
February or March. 70c per doz.; 
$4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 


Fritillaria © 
Mission Bells, Checker Lily, 


Snake’s Head, Guinea Hen Flower 


40-225 Meleagris, Mixed. Very 
unique and attractive spring flowers 
with large pendent bell-shaped 
blooms in various colors and most 
of them marked with a checker 
board design of a contrasting shade. 
75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 
per 1000. 


Muscari 
Grape Hyacinth A © 


One of the prettiest of early spring 
flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches 
high, and throwing up numerous spikes 
of flowers which resemble a miniature 
inverted bunch of grapes. They are 
perfectly hardy. 


40-640 Armeniacum. An effective, 
long-stemmed Grape Hyacinth of 
deep cobalt blue, enlivened by white 
lacing at the aperture of the bells. 
Wonderfully fragrant. Perfectly 
hardy. 65c per doz,; $4.00 per 
100; $36.00 per 1000. 


40-643 Heavenly Blue. Showy clear 
light blue bells on a sturdy little 
spike. 65c per doz.; $4.00 per 100; 
$36.00 per 1000. 


40-641 White (Pearls of Spain). 
Graceful little spikes set with dainty 
pure white bells closely arranged at 
the upper part of the stem. 75c per 
doz.; $5.00 per 100; $46.00 per 
1000. 


40-645 Plumosum (Plume or Feath- 
ered Hyacinth). A very interesting 
form with large lilac blooms cut into 
slender threads. 75c per doz.; $5.00 
per 100. 


Fritillaria meleagris 


= a “2A ¥ fects 

Muscari armeniacum—Grape Hyacinth Lycoris 

The Beautifw.Hardy 
Amaryllis Halli 


45-025 Squamigera. As unusual as it 
is attractive. In late summer the 
bulbs produce a _ sturdy strong 
flowerspike set with exquisite large 
Lily-like fragrant pink blooms ar- 
ranged in showy clusters. The foli- 
age develops in the spring and dies 
down by mid-summer. $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.75; 12 for $10.00. 


Lycoris squamigera 


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Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 202 North 21st Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa. 


HARDY FLOWERING BULBS—Continued 


Erythronium 


Erythronium A © 


Dog’s Tooth Violet, Trout 
Lily 

40-140 Mixed. Delightful, large, star- 
shaped, nodding blooms in several 
bright colors. They bloom in May, 
are perfectly hardy, and do best in 
moist soil and a shaded position. 
Our mixture is composed of the 
free-flowering varieties from our 
western states where they present a 
wonderful sight in the spring mead- 
ows. Even when not in bloom their 
foliage is attractive. 90c per doz.; 

$6.00 per 100; $54.00 per 1000. 


Leucojum © 
Snowflake 

40-545 Aestivum. Graceful flower- 
stems 14 to 18 inches long carrying 
several showy pendent white bells 
marked with rich apple-green at the 
tips. A vigorous grower, fully hardy, 
and permanent if the bulbs are 
planted 4 to 5 inches deep in a 
semi-shaded place. $1.15 per doz.; 
$7.50 per 100. 


Leucojum—Snow flake 


For Hardy Garden Lilies, see inside back cover page. 


For Forcing Lilies, see page 2). 


Miscellaneous Hardy Bulbs — Continued 


Miniature 


DAFFODILS 


(Narcissus species and others) 
for the Rock Garden 
Charming little wild varieties, extra 
fine for the rock garden. Place them 
in groups of not less than 6 bulbs 
each for a charming effect in the 
spring display. 
40-800 Bulbicodium conspicuous. 


Scilla campanulata 


Scilla campanulata 
Wood Hyacinth 


Charming large bellflower-like 
blooms during May. Fine for natu- 
ralizing in the woods or for growing 
in the border. They are perfectly 
hardy and delight in semi-shade. They 
will flourish under Pine trees. 

40-860 Blue Queen 

40-861 Rose Queen 

40-862 White Queen 
40-863 Mixed 


Any of the above: 
75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100; 
$46.00 per 1000 


Scillaq—Silerian Squill A © 


40-867 Sibirica, Blue. One of the 
prettiest hardy early spring-flower- 
ing bulbs with exquisite rich blue 
blooms on stems 5 inches tall. 90c 
per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $54.00 
per 1000. 


40-865—-alba (White Siberian Squill). 
Rather scarce. Large bulbs: 90c 
per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $54.00 
per 1000. 


40-869 Spring Beauty. Very profuse 
with rich blue flowers of extra-large 
size. $1.15 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; 
$70.00 per 1000. 


Scilla Spring Beauty 


The Hoop Petticoat Narcissus. A 
lovely little treasure 6 inches tall 
with rush-like foliage and dainty 
golden yellow blooms in March. 15c 
each; $1.40 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 


40-804 Canaliculatus. Bears dainty 


little clusters of sweetly-scented 
blooms amidst narrow erect blush- 
green leaves. Has a white perianth 
and a globular golden cup. 15c 
each; $1.40 per doz. ; $9.00 per 100. 


40-807 Triandrus Thalia. Pendent 


flowers, 2 or 3 to each stem, with 
gracefully recurved white perianth 
petals and a short pretty white 
cup. It likes good drainage and a 
rather gritty soil. 25c each; $2.10 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Triandrus albus 


40-806 Triandrus albus (Angels 


Tear). A perfect little gem with 
graceful nodding blooms in which 
the creamy white perianth petals 
are facing upward and the pure 
white cup is fully exposed to view. 
Give it a gritty soil as it likes good 
drainage. 6 in. 20c each; $1.50 
per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


40-803 W. P. Milner. A more vigor- 


ous variety which also may well be 
used in borders because it is de- 
cidedly persistent. Really a minia- 
ture trumpet variety with graceful 
sulphur yellow blooms amidst a 
lush growth of rich green leaves. 
Noted for its Cowslip-like fra- 
grance. Easily established and 
long lived. 10 in. 20c¢ each; $1.75 
per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


All Dreer Bulbs are sent Postpaid 


Galanthus—Snowdrops 


Snowdrops 
Galanthus nivalis 


40-876 Single. Always welcome as 
the earliest flowers of spring often 
lifting their heads through the last 
snow. Splendid for naturalizing in 
light woodlands or among shrubs 
where they will multiply rapidly and 
last almost forever if conditions are 
favorable 90c per doz.; $6.00 per 
100; $54.00 per 1000. 


40-890 Triteleia uniflora 


Spring Starflower 2 for 75¢€ 


This lovely bulbous plant is native 
to the Argentines. It has proved per- 
fectly hardy in our gardens producing 
neat clusters of narrow linear foliage 
crowned during May with an abun- 
dance of large showy blooms of a soft 
lilac-blue with a rich blue stripe 
through the center of each petal. 
75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $46.00 
per 1000. 


Triteleia—Spring Starflower 


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CHRISTMAS GIFTS 


Practical, Useful Gifts for Home and Garden 


_Do your Christmas Shopping Early. Order now and 
time to arrive a few days before Christmas. 


your gift will be carefully packed and storeé until shipping 
All merchandise on pages 16 and 17 delivered within our delivery zone,, 


or if necessary to ship by freight or express we will prepay and bill you. 


Green Thumb Seed Bed. A gift that will last for years. 
Made of corrosion resistant 98.8% pure aluminum with 
hail- and shatter-proof Vimlite glazing. Four sliding 
sash which cannot blow off. Easily taken apart for stor- 
ing when not in use. 


Standard Model. 3 ft. by 6 ft. (Shipping weight 17 
Ibs.). $19.95. 

New Junior Model. 3 ft. by 3 ft. (Shipping weight 11 
Ibs.). $11.95. 


S; Sees 


ea ee? fa 


Palmer Lawn Cart 


For hauling all light materials, such as leaves, twigs 
and grass clippings. Holds full ten bushels. Tip forward, 
rake leaves right into the cart, tip back and wheel away. 
Just as easy to empty. Folds compactly for storage. 
Sturdy steel frame supports the big canvas body. $12.95, 
delivered. 


Electric Hedge Trimmers 


A powerful electric trimmer connected with the house 
current with specially designed 13%4-inch long cutlery 
steel blades, hardened and precision ground. Well bal- 


anced, of sturdy construction, yet of light weight. With 
convenient on-and-off switch right in the handle. May be 
used on AC or DC current. 

Sunbeaminier. scat eaine ek « . ackic due Monies cee $37.50 
PINCOR Tees sian os SOs oe OO eens 32.50 


Dowcraft Wheelbarrow 


The Wheelbarrow with finger-tip control. Strongly 
constructed of magnesium alloy, the Dowcraft Wheel- 
barrow weighs only 12 pounds. So light you push the 
load not the barrow. Trough is 26% in. long by 32 in. 
The pneumatic rubber tire is set well back to center the 
load. The gift of a thousand thanks. $29.95. 


Flower-Holding Shears 
No. 615 


Stainless steel 
cutlery blades. Cuts 


and holds stems 
with one snip. 
No more _thorn- 


scratched fingers. 
$2.50, postpaid. 


Every gardener 
needs one. Makes a 
thousand odd jobs 
less tiresome and 
will last for many 
years. Strong steel 
body with solid steel 
axle and rubber-tired, 10-inch disc wheels. 

No. 18. Holds 2 cu. ft. $8.50. 
No. 20. For the larger garden; holds 3% cu. ft. $10.75. 


How About a Ton of BOVUNG? 


Think of the excitement your gift of a ton of 
Bovung will cause when delivered the week before 
Christmas. 40 big 50-pound bags of the very best 
cow manure. The ideal gift for the friend who has 


just bought a place in the country and who bores 
you to tears telling about it. $65.00 per ton, deliv- 
ered in our delivery zone, or if necessary to ship by 
freight or express we will Prepay and bill you. 


¥%-ton, $35.00. 


16 


FOR GARDENING FRIENDS 


TRIOGEN — The Scientific Rose Spray 


Most acceptable for Rose Enthusiasts. 

Triogen is three sprays in one. Scientifically compounded to keep 
Roses in perfect condition. Kills both sucking and chewing insects 
Simple, easily followed in- 


and controls blight all in one operation. 


structions insure professional results. 

A Kit, enough for 18 Roses for the 

B Kit, enough for 50 Roses for the 

C Kit, enough for 100 Roses for the i 
E Kit, enough for 500 Roses for the season.................. ¢ 30.00 


| Fioralite 


New beauty for your 
garden. A new kind of 
lighting for your garden 
that brings out the beauty 
of your flowers, bushes, 
and shrubs to perfection. 
Floralite diffuses an am- 
ber glod that adds new 
richness, new beauty and 
a greater depth of color. 
Floralite does not attract 
insects. Plug into any 
electrical outlet and enjoy 
your garden more hours a 
day. Height 24 in. plus 8 
in, push-in ground base. 
15 ft. weather proof cord. 
(No bulbs.) $5.00. 


Clymer Bird Feeder 


This attractive bird feeder is easily — 
suspended from any tree branch and 
therefore accessible to birds only. It 
comes complete with a grain-suet 
mixture of food. Every gardener 
should have several of these to at- 
tract the birds to his garden during 
the winter. $1.50 each. 

Grain-Suet Refills 45c each; 3 for 
$1.25, not prvpaid. 


Soil Test Kits 


It is easy and inexpensive to 
test your own soil with Sudbury 
#7 Soil Test Kits. You can quickly 
test for nitrogen, phosphorus, 
potash, and acidity, and adjust 
your soil to the crops you want 
to grow. 
Home garden size (20 tests) § 
$2.50, Horticultural Model (100 & 
tests) $12.50. 
De Luxe Model 
$22.50. 


(200 tests) 


Weathervanes and 
——] House Signs 
_.{ Write for our free 

descriptive folder 
‘showing many de- 
signs of these cast 
aluminum, black 
crinkle - finish 
weathervanes. 

Model illustrated 
$9.95. 


Bantam Sprayer 


Bantam Sprayer No. 8. 
he answer to many a 
gardener’s dream. Has 
streamlined oval pressure 
tank of 2-gal. capacity with 
ultra - modern’ comfortable 
carrying handle. Extreme- 
ly lightweight and easy to 
operate. Includes extension 
rod, hose, and adjustable 
brass nozzle. $9.50. 


Gardenade 


A combination of a 
soft rubber kneeling 
pad and a convenient 
rack for garden tools, 
with upright handles 
for lowering or lifting 
yourself with a mini- 
mum effort. $3.75 


Books for Gifts 


Begonias and How to Grow Them. 
(V. R. Buxton). 128 pages. All 
you want to know about growing 
Begonias. $2.25. 

Better Lawns. ( Howard B. Sprague). 
We believe this is the best book on 
this subject. $2.00. 

The Book of Bulbs. (F. F. Rock- 
well). 284 pages; 31 full page 
halftones and numerous sketches. 
$3.50. 

Garden Guide. A real help to every 
gardener. 576 pages and 300 illus- 
trations. $2.75. 

Garden Magic. (R. E. Biles). 324 
pages, 8 color plates, and numer- 
ous helpful sketches. $3.00. 

How to Landscape Your Grounds. 
(L. R. Johnson). 232 pages and 
147 illustrations. $3.00. 

All About House Plants. (Montague 
Free). 250 pages with many illus- 
trations. Really an excellent vol- 
ume. $3.50. 

Plants and Flowers in the Home. 
(K. Post). 200 pages of up-to- 
date information. $2.50. 

Plant Propagation. (A. C. Hottes). 
A highly interesting: book full of 
valuable information. 236 pages. 
$2.50. 

The Book of Annuals. (A. C. 
Hottes). A splendid volume. 180 
pages and 122 illustrations. $2.00. 

Soils and Fertilizers for Green- 
house and Garden. (Laurie and 
Kiplinger). A book every garden- 
er should have. 119 pages. $2.50. 

The Gardener's Bug Book. (Cynthia 
Westcott). 590 pages giving the 
information every home gardener 
needs. $4.95. 

The Book of Perennials. (A. C. 
Hottes). Full information about 
hardy plants. 280 pages. $2.75. 

The Book of Shrubs. (A. C. Hottes). 
446 pages; covers the most pop- 
ular as well as many rare shrubs. 
184 illustrations. $4.00. 

The Book of Trees. (A. C. Hottes). 
A. splendid companion volume to 
the preceding. 448 pages. $3.50. 

Pruning Trees and Shrubs. (E. P. 
Felt). An important guide. 237 
pages and 94 illustrations. $2.50. 

How to Grow Roses. (MacFarland 
and Pyle). 192 pages covering all 
subjects thoroughly. $2.50. 

The Vegetable Encyclopedia. (V. 
A. Tiedjens). To the point, up-to- 
date information on growing all 
kinds of vegetables; 307 pages. 
Many line drawings for only $1.50. 


Encyclopedia of Trees, Shrubs, 
Vines, and Lawns. (Albert E. 
Wilkinson). A splendid book de- 


spite its low price. $1.50. 

Weeds of Lawn and Gardens. (J. 
M. Fogg). The 175 illustrations 
enable you to identify all import- 
ant weeds. 211 pages. $2.50. 

1001 Garden Questions Answered. 
(A. C. Hottes). 386 pages with 
214 interesting illustrations. $2.75. 

The prices quoted are postpaid but 

subject to changes by the publishers. 


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Glorious Bulbous IRIS 


These Hardy Iris must be planted in the Fall 
Dutch Iris—l¢e-Flowering Early Xiphium 


A wonderful type of hardy bulbous Iris giving a splendid display of showy 
large blooms soon after the Cottage Tulips have finished blooming. They are 
the earliest of the hardy bulbous Iris and flower about two weeks ahead of 
the Spanish varieties. 


Dutch Iris 


40-495 Mixture of Dutch Iris 


A splendid mixture of all hardy 
Dutch Iris. Includes a wide and care- 
fully selected range of beautiful col- 
ors. 15c each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 
per 100. 


Spanish Iris 


Tris Xiphium 
These bloom a week or so after the 
Dutch Iris which they resemble, but 
the flowers are not quite so large. 
40-515 Cojanus. Canary-yellow en- 
hanced by a prominent orange 
blotch. 
40-516 King of the Blues. 
fine clear rich blue color. 
40-519 Queen Wilhelmina. A superb 
white variety of exquisite beauty. 
Any of the above 
15c each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 


a B 
English Iris 
Splendid hardy bulbous Iris bloom- 
ing in late June and July. The flowers 
come in various delightful colors and 
all of them have an Orchid-like ap- 
pearance. Plant the bulbs in a well- 
drained sunny garden position and 
cover four inches deep with fine soil. 
40-510 Mixed English Iris 
15c each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 


A very 


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40-475 Bronze Queen. Violet blue 
standards, olive green falls with 
orange blotch. 15c each; $1.25 per 
doz.; $8.00 per 100. 

40-476 Golden Harvest. An excep- 
tionally fine, glistening yellow va- 
riety. 15c each; $1.00 per doz.; 
$6.50 per 100. 

40-477 Huchtenburg. Pleasing light 
blue standards and light yellow 
falls with deep golden yellow blotch. 
A graceful flower of large size. 15c 
each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 

40-479 Imperator. Brilliant deep 
blue relieved by a bright golden 
yellow blotch on each of the stand- 
ards. Very fine. 15c each; $1.00 
per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 

40-486 White Superior. Pure white 
falls with sulphur yellow stripe. 15c 
each; $1.25 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. 


Dutch Iris Collections 


Includes the above five varieties. 
| 42-020 15 Bulbs, 


3 of ea., $1.40 
42-021 30 Bulbs, 6ofea. 2.40 
42-022 60 Bulbs, 12o0fea., 4.50 
42-023 125 Bulbs, 25 ofea., 8.50 


40-485 Wedgweod. Graceful large 
flowers of a beautiful even Wedg- 
wood blue color. Easy to force. 


15c each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 
per 100. 


Iris reticulata—Netted Bulbous Iris 


40-525 Iris reticulata 
Netted Bulbous Iris 


An exceedingly pretty and sweet 
spring flower coming into bloom with 
the Crocus. It is absolutely hardy 
carrying its lovely royai blue and 
gold flowers on stems 4 inches tall. 
Also fine for indoors in winter plant- 
ed 6 or more bulbs to a pan. 15c 
each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


The Japanese Iris, with their huge 
picturesque blooms and_ graceful 
gladiolus-like foliage, are among the 
most beautiful of the great Iris fam- 
ily. Then, too, they come into bloom 
at a time when other Iris are past, 
starting the latter part of June and 
continuing well into July. 


Japanese Iris are easily grown in 
any good soil which is fairly rich and 
has good drainage. Their average 
height is 2 to 3 feet. 


(D) Double varieties with 6-pet- 
aled flowers. (S) Single varieties 
with 3-petaled flowers. 


Azure. (D) Bright sky-blue, heav- 
ily ruffled petals. Late flowering. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 

Betty F. Holmes. (D) Huge white 
blooms. A most beautiful variety. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 


Blue Eagle. (D) Very large blue, 
white in center. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.75. 


Blue Heron. (D) Beautiful deep 
sky-blue with white center. 75c 
each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 


Chameleon. (D) White marbled 
and flamed blue; light and dark 
flowers on the same plant. 75c 
each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 


Doris Childs. (D) Pearl-white 
veined purple. 75c each; 3 for 
$2.00; 12 for $7.00. 


Flamingo. (D) Deep rose, white in 
center. A profuse bloomer. Rather 
tall. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for 
$7.00. 


Gold Bound. (D) A popular white 
with gold-banded center. 60c each; 
3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 


Light in the Opal. (D) Very light 
pink flushed and mottled darker 
bluish in center. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.75. 


Pluton. (D) Beautiful blue shaded 
violet. Rather tall. 75c each; 3 
for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 


Purple and Gold. (D) Rich violet- 
purple with golden throat. 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 


Red Emperor. (D) Very large, deep 
red flower. Early bloomer. $1.00 
each; 3 for $2.75. 


Red Riding Hood. (S) A popular 
single red. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 
12 for $7.00. 


Rosa Anna. (D) Light mauve heay- 
ily veined purple. 75c each; 3 for 
$2.00; 12 for $7.00. 


True Blue. (D) Very large flower 
of self true blue color. 75c each; 
3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 

Waving Waters. (D) Very light 
blue marked and flushed white. 


Heavy ruffied petals. Very large 
flower. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 


DREER’S GERMAN IRIS 


For a Riot of Color in May and June 


We have yet to plant German Iris in a place they would not grow—sun or shade; banks or terraces; moist or dry. 
They grow and multiply and yield a prodigious amount of bloom through May and June. Two firm rules to follow 


in planting are: 1. No fresh manure. 


2. “Knuckles up,” that is. the tops of the rhizomes (roots) should show just 


above the surface of the ground when planted. For fertilizer use dried sheep or cow manure or bone meal. 


September or October is the best time to plant. 


Angelus. 3 ft. One of the very finest orchid-pink Iris. 
The blooms, heavily textured, are ideally spaced on a 
well-branched stalk. A new self with a shimmering 
mauve iridescence on the falls. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; 
12 for $4.75. 

Buffawn. 3 ft. Buff-fawn with a brilliant tangerine 
beard. Pronounced flaring blooms of light tan color 
with a pinkish glow; prominent red-orange beard. 75c 
each; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 

Copper Lustre. 3 ft. Instantly distinguishable from 
other Iris is this large, odd and beautiful copper-toned 
flower overlaid with a golden iridescence. 60c each; 
3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Destiny. 3 ft. A rich, somber-toned variety with ex- 
ceedingly velvety black plum-purple falls and standards 
and rich gold beard. An effective very dark Iris. 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Elmohr. 3 ft. One of the most exciting and talked-of 
Iris we have grown in years. An exquisite shade of 
rich, reddish mulberry, incredibly glossy and lustrous; 
the color seems to smolder as if some interior source of 
light were seeping out. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.00. 

Elsa Sass. 3 ft. Enticing ‘“lemon-ice’ toned yellow, 
an entirely new shade. Cool and frost-like sulphur- 


yellow with a white blaze near the haft. Elongated 
blooms of medium size, frilled at the edges. 60c each; 
3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Garden Magic. 3 ft. A top-flight red. Flowers of 


smooth, velvety-toned vivid red on medium tall stems. 
Rich color, good substance and form. Not a fast grow- 
er, it takes about two years to give its best perform- 
ance. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 

Golden Majesty. 3 ft. A very fine golden yellow, glis- 
tening smooth and unfading. The good-sized, gleaming 
gold blooms are of majestic classic form. 75c each; 3 
for $2.00; 12 for $7.00. 

Great Lakes. 3 ft. Winner of the Dykes Medal in 
1942, this is about the finest light pure blue. Of good 
size and form, with a pronounced flare and stiff, crisp 
petal texture, it is most striking. Rugged and hardy, 
we highly recommend it. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 

Gudrun. 2% ft. A splendid white for fore-ground plant- 
ing. A very large variety with shapely blooms of ex- 
cellent texture. Warm white despite its snowy color- 
ing, due in part to the warm golden beard. 60c each; 
3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Lighthouse. 3 ft. A most unusual coalition of colors— 
clear old-rose standards and rose-red falls. A torch- 
like center of yellow sends streams of gold from the 
heart of the flower. 75c each; 3 for $2.00. 

Marquita. 3 ft. Its luminous cream standards are the 
last word in serene but warm exquisiteness. The water- 
melon-rose falls are veined rather than solidly colored. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Miss California. 314 ft. An enormous flower of lilac- 
pink, a pleasing tone, with a lemon-yellow beard. A 
prolific variety and a most satisfactory garden subject. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Missouri. 3 ft. The giant blooms of faultless form and 
heavy enameled texture are a clear rich shade of 
medium blue. In every way a splendid Iris. 60c each; 
3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Morocco Rese. 3 ft. Delectable rose-pink. The warm 
coloring gives a soft yellow glow at the heart; a pleas- 
ing yellow beard. Popular and in heavy demand. Takes 
two years to become established. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 
12 for $7.00. 


Order now. 


German Iris 

Naranja. 3 ft. A striking large flower with a distinctly 
orange hue. An ochreous yellow with the pro- 
nounced orange tone mainly concentrated in the falls 
and with decidedly orange-looking buds. 60c each; 3 
for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Ormohr. 3 ft. Uniform gray-lavender with infiltrated 
veins and dots of violet. One of the largest Iris. 60c 
each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Radiant. 2% ft. One of the most brilliant Iris in the 
garden. Standards are golden bronze; falls glowing 
copper-red. Vivid and intense and outstanding for 
nee planting. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for 

Sable. 3 ft. A wonderful shade of deepest black-violet 
with a claret tone. Arresting in its depth of color, even 
to the beard. A lustrous sheen completes the splendid 
harmony of this fine Iris. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. 

Snow Flurry. 314 ft. A beautiful, ruffled blue-white, like 
an enveloping soft snow spray. The unopened buds are 
lightly tinted blue, but the blossoms open a cool white. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 

Snowking. 3 ft. A king indeed! Radiant as sun on 
Arctic snows, this serenely poised giant of glacial purity 
and regal carriage is generally recognized as one of the 
finest white Iris. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; 12 for $4.75. 

Tiffany. 3 ft. Gaily painted yellow Plicata with rose or 
deep pink stitching on a yellow background. The pat- 
tern is a most pleasing one. 60c each; 3 for $1.50; 12 
for $4.75. 

Wabash. 3 ft. Snowy white standards and ultramarine 
falls with brighter margins. 75c each; 3 for $2.00; 12 
for $6.50. 


19 


6 U LB S For Indoor Blooms 


Dreer’s Gold Medal Hybrid Amaryllis 


Dreer’s Beautiful 


Giant Amaryllis 
Delivery in November 
Amaryllis are easy to grow planted 
in large pots with the tip of the bulbs 
above the soil level. 


40-008 Dreer's Gold Medal Hy- 
brids. A magnificent strain of giant- 
flowering Amaryllis producing vig- 
orous flower stems set with 4 to 6 
gigantic perfect blooms in a wide 
range of beautiful colors. Easy to 


grow in the house. Not hardy. 
Mixture only. Extra-large bulbs: 
75c each; $7.50 per doz. 

40-009 Mammoth Bulbs: 90c each; 


$9.00 per doz. 


40-001 Dreer's American Hybrids. 
This strain is very fine throwing 
vigorous heavy flower stems set 
with beautiful blooms of perfect 
form and representing a wide range 
of showy colors. Offered in mixture 
only. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; 
$38.00 per 100. 


40-002 Giant Red. A magnificent 
strain of beautiful red shades with 
extra-large. well-rounded blooms 
carried on substantial thick stems. 


$1.00 each; $10.00 per doz 


For Amaryllis Halli see 
Lycoris squamigera, page 14. 


The Rare Black Calla 


40-050 Arum pictum. This rare 
variety is native to Palestine. It is 
similar in habit of growth and 
foliage to the White Calla but the 
flowers are practically black chang- 
ing to maroon as they age. The 
blooms are over a foot in length 
and measure 4 to 6 inches across. 
70c each; $7.00 per doz. 


Calla Lilies 
Arum Lily, Lily of the Nile 
White Calla (Richardia aeihiopica). 
Showy large white blooms with 
good lasting qualities. Pot as soon 
as received in good rich soil using 
a 6 to 8 inch pot. Place in the dark 
until well rooted then give water, 
light, and heat in abundance. They 
will grow vigorously and come into 
bloom quickly. 
40-045 Large Roots: 35c each; $3.50 
per doz.; $24.00 per 100. 
40-046 Extra-large Roots: 45c each; 
$4.50 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
65c each; 


40-047 Mammoth Roots: 
$6.50 per doz. 


The White Calla is an excellent 
pot plant and splendid for cutting. 
40-043 Godfrey Everblooming White 

(Richardia Godefroyana). A great 
improvement over the ordinary 
white Calla being of even freer 
growth and much more floriferous 
over a longer season. The white 
flowers are, however, a trifle smaller. 

45c each; $4.50 per doz. 

Golden Yellow Calla (Richardia 
Elliottiana). Large flowers of a rich 
lustrous golden yellow color. The 
dark green foliage with its trans- 
lucent creamy white spots adds 
much to its beauty. (Ready end of 
November.) 

40-052 Strong Roots: 45c each; 
$4.50 per doz.; $34.00 per 100. 
40-053 Mammoth Roots: 65c each; 

$6.50 per doz.; $48.00 per 100. 


Exotic Pink Calla 


40-051 Richardia Rehmanni. An in- 
teresting and showy variety with 
4-inch trumpet-shaped white flower 
spathes with a rose or pink tinge. 
The lop-sided rich green leaves are 
attractively dotted with white. 50c 
each; $4.75 per doz. 


Giant-Flowered Freesias 


Freesias 
Showy, richly scented, bulbous 
plants requiring a temperature of 


55° to 65° F. to make a satisfactory 
growth and bloom abundantly. 


Tecolote Hybrids 


Delightfully fragrant, wide open 
flowers of immense size and great sub- 
stance poised gracefully on slender, 
stiff, wiry stems 24 to 30 inches in 
length. 

40-151 Bright Red. Very 
bright red blooms. 


40-153 Finest Blue. 
clear color. 


40-158 Lavender. This always is 
greatly admired. 


40-168 Pink. Very bright and cheerful. 


40-173 Rose. A pleasing and warm 
shade. 


40-183 White. Wide open blooms of 
snowy whiteness. 

40-187 Yellow. A brilliant yet highly 
pleasing bright yellow. 

40-196 All Colors Mixed. 


Any of the above: 


15c each: $1.00 per doz.; 
$6.50 per 100 


showy 


An excellent 


40-195 Special Rainbow Mixture. 
A carefully balanced blend including 
all shades such as blue, violet, 
mauve, lavender, etc. 10c each; 
75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 


Of all white Freesias, Dreer’s Super- 
flora Purity is the most popular to 
be had, A strong grower producing 
a great quantity of large pure white 
blooms. Best for early forcing. 


Mammoth Bulbs: 10c each; 75c per 
doz.; $5.00 per 100. 


20 6 bulbs of the same variety will be supplied at one-half the dozea price 


BULBS For Indoor Blooms 


Gloriosa—Climbing Lily 


Gloriosa—Climbing Lily 


40-258 Rothschildiana. A _ splendid 
tender climber very easy to grow in 
the conservatory or greenhouse. Once 
started, it grows rap.dly to a he:ght 
of from six to ten feet. The large, 
gorgeous, Lily-like blooms are a 
combination of bright yellow and 
scarlet changing to a deep scarlet 
self as they mature. $1.00 each; 
$9.00 per doz. 


Lachenalia— Cape Cowslip 


40-535 Pendula superba. Has pen- 
dulous firecracker-like brilliant co- 
ral-red blooms tipped with green 
and purple. Splendid for indoor 
growing and may be had in full 
bloom by Christmas. Culture same 
as for Freesia. 

40-537 Aurea. Graceful spikes with 
bright yellow flowers. 

Either of the above: 
20c each; $2.00 per doz.; 

$15.00 per 100 


eS 


Lachenalia péndula superba 


Leucocoryne 
Glory of the Sun 


Ixioides odorata. An excellent bulb- 
ous plant for growing indoors. 
Requires a temperature of 55° to 
65° F. Produces its lovely, large, 
star-shaped blooms in February and 
March, carrying 4 to 6 slightly fra- 
grant, light blue flowers with white 
markings in the center on strong, 
wiry, 12 inch stems. The blooms last 
for 3 to 4 weeks. 

40-540 Top Size Bulbs: 15c¢ each; 
$1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 


40-542 Jumbo Bulbs: 20c each; $2.00 


per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 


Leucocoryne ixioides odorata 


Ranunculus A © 


Excellent greenhouse plants or for 
growing in the coldframe. Where win- 
ters are moderately mild they may be 
grown in the open where they should 
have a shady situation and a moder- 
ately rich, moist soil. Also excellent 
in pots if kept cool. 

40-851 Tecolote Strain. Colorful 
double and_ semi-double blooms. 
nc each; 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 
100. 


40-530 | yjq—African Corn Lily 


These are half-hardy bulbs from 
the Cape of Good Hope. They are 
primarily for indoor culture but wll 
do equally well in a well-drained cold- 
frame outdoors. The flowers are oi 
the most brilliant rich and varied 
hues including yellow, pink, carmine, 
orange, red, blue, scarlet, and white. 

10c each; 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 

100. 


Sparaxis—V andflower 


40-880 Tecolote Mixed. Brilliantly 
colored bulbous plants from the 
Cape of Good Hope. Plant any 
time from October to December 
using rich light soil in the pots. 
Also suited to outdoor growing in 
the coldframe. 10c each; 70c per 
doz.; $4.50 per 100. 


For Paper-White Narcissus, Chinese 
Sacred Lily, and Soleil d’Or Narcissus, 
see page 11. 


Ornithogalum arabicum 


Ornithogalum 


40-840 Arabicum (Arabiaz Star of 


Bethlehem). This will give good 
results if grown in any cool room. 
A showy species with large white 
flower petals and a_ black-green 
center button. Grows 1 to 2 feet 
tall. Exquisitely scented blooms. 
Hardy outdoors with protection 
where winters are not too severe. 
15c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 
100. 


Easter Lily 


Lilium Harrisi 
for Indoor Growing 


This is the beautiful Bermuda Easter 
Lily which yearly is grown in _tre- 
mendous quantities for Easter decora- 
tion. It is a vigorous grower with 
very large, long trumpet-shaped, pure 
white blooms. (September delivery.) 


40-575 Extra-Large Bulbs, 7 to 9 in. 
circ. 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 


40-576 Mammoth Bulbs, 9 to 11 in. 
circ. $1.15 each; $11.00 per doz. 


ii bas 


Easter Lily 


6 bulbs ef the same variety will be supplied at one-half the dozen price 21 


PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
Sow Now — 


In order to include a complete listing of Perennial Flower seeds it was necessary to eliminate all descriptive matter. 


Complete description will be found in Dreer’s 1948 Garden Book. 


be sent on request. 


Perennial Flower Seeds planted early in the fall will bloom the following spring. 


Save a Year 


If you do not have the Garden Book a copy will 


Save a year by planting now. 


Large Large 
Pkt. Pkt. Pkt. Pkt. 

1012 Achillea, Filipendula, Cloth of Gold $0.15 $0.60 1651 Campanula, Pyramidalis Blue....  .15 60 
1015 — Ptarmica, The Pearl.......... all5 60 1649,—— White... eee eee eee cee a5 60 
1014 = Mitlefoltim roseum 9.001... al'5 .60 2677 Candytuft, Gibraltarica Hybrids.. .15 -50 
1023 Aconitum, Napellus ............. a5 .60 2679 — Sempervirens .............<-- aS 60 
NOE) — WAIBGAE cogduocococbdocobocde 25 75 1787 Carnation, Grenadine, Bright 
1065 Agrostemma, Coronaria ......... 15 40 Scarlet} (2.2.4. .emeeeesonees 25 75 
1085 Alyssum, Saxatile compactum..¢..  .15 40 WAS Ss (GOlaleinl Sem: Goosaconsoaasesodc 25 75 
1099 Ampelopsis, Veitchi ............. 15 50 1789 —* Kang ofsthe Blacks i. m 9e se 29 75 
1105 Anchusa, Italica, Dropmore Variety .15 So IVAN INGO ONES GaaahosgonoeIse5: « .29 75 
IM OSie==t@ pallette ay eeatey eek eee 15 40 P/ 93K EWihite naa ateere ee eee eee 25 75 
iit —SMiryosotidifloras seein. + cicc ever 25 75 il SOOk—eeMisced Wre.s. fatasncseieronveeee ae .25 75 
1117 Anemone, St. Brigid ............. 15 60 1796 — Hardy Border Mixed.......... 25 75 
1123 Anthemis, Tinctoria Kelwayi..... 15 40 1903 Centaurea, Macrocephala ........ 15 40 
1201 Aquilegia, Alpina ............... 20 60 190 45s iontanae seer erence ccs ails 40 
1203e-—uCanadensisie-cascceeerecener oe 25 75 1911 Cerastium, Tomentosum ......... 15 40 
1211 — Long-Spurred. Chrysantha .... .15 40 1915 Cheiranthus, Allioni . iS oz. 30c_ 10 
12152 Grimsone Stan sete. eee 25 75 1917 — Golden Bedder ......1 oz soc) 15 
1221 — Blue and Lavender Shades..... 25 75 1945 Chrysanthemum, Senieniee Jewels .50 
12245=="N Copper Oueceninaveis. .-eeeeee 25 75 2021 Coreopsis, Lanceolata Grandiflora. 10 
1225° = Pink and) Roses-mee n-ne sence 25 75 | 2023 — Mayfield Giant...... Y¥4 oz. 40c.  .15 2 
1228 —=" Snows @Oueene eee 25 75 2025 — Grandiflora, Double Soins. 1S 40 
1230 — Finest Mixed ................. 25 75 Delphinium, Vetterle & Reinelt Giants 
1220 — Dobbies Imperial IMitxediasees 25 75 2168 — Cameliard cece reece eee eceecse 50 1.50 
1229 — Long-spurred Mrs. Scott Elli- 2167 = Blue Bird wee c ccc c cece ecco ece 50 1.50 

OltmS trainees eee eee 25 75 ANA —= IIE EN?  saooseaonooccooss60r .50 1.50 
Ziov——-Wonsissinas = eee oer e 25 5 ZAG Blackeknichten eee eee 50 1.50 
1218°— Longissima, Hybrids Bi aee sees, 35 2161 — Galahad sYeleVecalelecels foheisteters ovoteretels 50 1.50 
1231 Arabis, Alpina.......... Y%4oz. 35c_ —-.10 oe ZANGS) = (COMETS gosoondoocdbogessoue 50 1.50 
1232 — Grandiflora. praecox .......... 15 50 ZG S——ektingweArthuneeeek aeeee er eeeee -50 1.50 
W233 im ROSCA gsc sieyoeces eeheeiee eee 25) 75 2169 —Summenry Skiesy ...seeee cic sec 50 1.50 
1244 Armeria, Giant Pink............. D5 75 2170 — Round Table Series........... 50 1.50 
IVA SVAN Ey podcosdopusOobodus soted 25 AS 2171 — Dark Blue Shades............. 50 1.50 
1246 — Formosa, Giant Flowered Mixed 15 50 2173 — Light Blue Shades............. 50 1.50 
1249 Asclepias, Tuberosa ............. AS) 50 2175 —. Lavender Shades ~..2..2......- 50, 1.50 
1406 Aubrietia, Blood Red............ lS) 60 2176 — Lavender Pastel Shades....... .50 1.50 
1407 — Bougainvillei, Dark Blue...... 15 60 2179 —=PuresWibite) smce cee teens 50 1.50 
1408 h——Seerchtlini eens settee ee sllS) .60 2180 — Giant Pacific Hybrids Mixed... 50 1.50 
409% == leila! gh ct tancwsiacke LeOeene 15 60 2160 Delphinium, Blackmore & Langdons 
LADS Saito i steps acaeccrapartelommrereciekeoree mS 60 Mixed Siteee sae 25 75 
1449 Baptisia, Australis .............. slS) 60 2182 — Dreer’s Gold Medal Hybrids... .20 60 
1492 Bellis, Giant Double Red......... 725 AS) 2135 — Belladonna Improvel ......... DS .60 
14935 SROSE: sheath oe ceiesse s 25 7/5 2137 — Bellamosum, Deep Blue....... alts 50 
149 45== A Wihiter eee eee seen oe 25 75 2145 Delphinium, Chinense, Blue....... 15 40 
1496 — Giant Double Mixed........... 25 75 2141 —— All bum) oon eee eee eerere lS 40 
IST Bocconia; Cordatags-. 52 -see eee. 15 50 2147 — Blue Butterfly, Improved...... als 50 
1661 Campanula, Calycanthema, Dark 21435 —" Cambridge) Bluemepeeeree eno lee t5 .50 

Bluemts see sei eee 15 40 2251 Dianthus, Allwoodi Alpinus....... 25 75 
1663 — Light Bite OL luavenders sone 15 40 22931 — Caesius) so eee Cee eee oll) 40 
1665 = Rose Pinker eee a5 40 2207,— Deltoides: Heeme-ceeeeae eee 29 .60 
1667, Wihite mee cals lesion cite ee Wes al§ 40 2243 — Latifolius Atrococcineus, fl. pl..  .15 50 
1670( = Mixed tapers ee ee nee nee 15 40 2259’ —"Loveliness| Seaseeeeeeeere eee: 25 75 
1681 — Medium Single Dark Blue..... .10 30 2262 — Plumarius. Mixed Colors...... 15 .50 
1683s LighteBlucmeee se eee en 10 30 2266.—— Sinelel Mixedmeeeeeeeeeereere 10 40 
1685 —_GROSCaa racine eee a! 10 30 2261 —- Spring, Beatityaeeeeecce eee eros .20 60 
1687==" Wihite*s3.ccc eae ieee eecek « 10 30 2300 — Rock Garden Species Mixed...  .25 75 
1690t—= Mixed aeaceese seco aces 10 30 2246 — Sweet Wivelsfield ............. al'S 35 
16803 Doubles Mixed seme aeeee 15 40 2247 — Sweet Wivelsfield, Double ..... 15 50 
1631 —=sCarpaticasalbaseeasas seme oe a5 50 2321 Digitalis, Giant Shirley Mixed....  .15 40 
1633°—=sBluey sioner nee ee a5 50 2320 — Gloxiniaeflora Mixed ......... 10 .40 
1643 — Persicifolia Blue ............. aL5 60 2361 Echinops, Ritro ................- 15 50 
1641 == Wihite® . sotpan een once 15 60 2367 Erigeron, Speciosus ............. 25 Ls 
1647 — Telham Beauty -..:.2+-2-:.--- 25 75 2368 Erinus, Alpinus ................- .25 75 
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PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 


Sow Now—Save a Year 


2370 Eryngium, Giganteum ............ 
2435 Gaillardia, Grandiflora, Burgundy 
2440 — Superb Mixed 
2441; —="@ompactas ack sa.acesee seen snc. 
2443 — Dazzler 
2446 — Portola Hybrids 
2461 Geum, Mrs. Bradshaw........... 
2459 — Lady Stratheden 
2551 Gypsophila, Oldhamiana ......... 
2555 — Paniculata........6... Y% oz. 25c 
2556 — FI. Pl. (Double).............. 
2558 — Repens, White ............... 
2559 — Rosea 
2564 Helenium, Bigelowi .............. 
2567 — Riverton Gem ................ 
2615 Heuchera, Sanguinea splendens... 
2616 — Hybrids 
2630 Hibiscus, Giant Mixed........... 
2641 Hollyhock, Double Bright Rose... 
2643 — Double Red .................. 
2637 — Double Maroon 
2639 — Double Newport Pink......... 
2645 — Double Salmon-Rose 
2647 — Double White ................ 
2649 — Double Yellow 
2650 — Double Mixed ................ 
2660 — Single Mixed ................ 
2662 — Alleghany Mixed ............. 
2665 Honesty, Biennis alba............ 
2696 Inula, Golden Beauty............. 
2706 Iris, Kaempferi Mixed............ 
2751 Lathyrus, Pink Beauty........... 
275 Si —— RE pre eis eee oe 
2755 — White Pearl 
2750 ——PMied Saepateee tee ie hn ces Sas 
2759 Lavandula, Munstead Strain...... 
2773 Liatris, Pycnostachya ............ 
2775 — Scariosa 
2777 — September Glory ............. 
2784 Lilium, Formosanum ............. 
2787 — Regale 
2807 Linum, perenne: Blue 


ax y 
2805 — Flavum, Yellow .............. 
2841 Lupinus, Blue .......... % oz. 60c 
2847,——MROSEM aan he ee Y% oz. 60c 
2855 —Wihite nec ce cece % oz. 60c 
2856 — Yellow Shades ...... Y% oz. 75¢ 
2858 — Mixed 
2865 — Russell Hybrids .............. 
2875 Lychnis, Chalcedonica 
287 SR VAWII SNE ee oo cis eo aie, cio ociee 
2877 — Haageana Hybrids ........... 
2883 Lythrum, Roseum superbum...... 
3048 Myosotis, Alpestris, robustus..... 
SOS —w Royal wBlues eis oe ecc ec ak 
3063 — Oblongato, Blue Bird.......... 
3069 — Palustris semperflorens 
3147 Nepeta, Mussini 
3175 Oenothera, Missouriensis ........ 
3176 — Youngi 
3200 Pansy, Giant Trimardeau, Mixed.. 
3234 — Dreer’s Giant Rainbow Mixture 
3230 — America (Improved Donovan) . 
3250 — Dreer’s Royal Exhibition...... 
3244 — Super Maple-Leaf Giants, Mixed 
3201 — Swiss Giants, Alpenglew...... 
3205 — Berna 


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Large 
Pkt. 


40 
40 
30 
.60 
40 
40 
.50 
.60 
.50 
75 
40 
40 
50 
.90 


3179 Pansy, Coronation Gold .......... 
SZISr == Gianti@ range -seieeae Sele ceca sc 
3209 — Lake of Thun (Ullswater).... 
3219: —=-Rhinegold: he. ee. See Pe oes 
3217 —=) Snowy Witte. 5.43.6 welts ors wee 
3228 — Dreer’s Deluxe Mixture....... 
3575 Poppy, Nudicaule Amurense...... 
3579'—"Coonara ‘Pink’ >. 2200 3 .. 


3600 — Gartref, Picoteed Mixed....... 
3606 — Imperial Jewels, Mixed........ 
3610 — Sandford’s Giant Strain....... 
3590 — New Hybrids Mixed.......... 
3631 Poppy, Orientale ................ 
3643: Mrs! Perrys es ot ies ce 
3645 — Princess Victoria Louise....... 
3650 — Hybrids Mixed ............... 
3460 Phlox decussata, Mixed........... 
3473 Platycodon, Grandiflorum Blue... 
3477 Mariesi. Blue: sewage ee Ue casks 
3481 Pelemonium, Coeruleum ......... 
3486 Pelyanthus, Munstead Strain..... 
3485 — Large-Flowering Fancy Mixed. 
3737 Primula, Vulgaris ............... 
3760 Pyrethrum hydridum, Single Mixed 
3750 — Extra Double Mixed.......... 
3809 Rudbeckia, Purpurea ............ 
3867 Saponaria, Ocymoides .......... 
3841 Salvia, Azurea grandiflora pitcheri 
3849 — Patens 


3893 Seabiosa, Caucasica perfecta...... 
3894 A Dae Un eR ig a ene ose 
3895 — Isaac House Giant Hybrids.... 
3896 — Columbaria Lavender ......... 
BOO Fee Estab Nyieiar eons ailnete sacieans Geiss 
1949 Shasta Daisy, Alaska............ 
19515 Conquerok) sass esis elec. 
1952 — Diener’s Giant Double White... 
3918 Sidaleea, Rose Queen............ 
3920 ==“ Stark’sbiy bridges ive tees 
3955 Statice, Caspia® o.52 220s. bee 
3957) = Watitoliay inoue seesoemoslag 
4033 Stokesia, Cyanea .............-.. 
4222 Sweet William, Single Dark 
Grimsonew tii. ns.cc Gases 
422532= Newport -Pinksossssriiesee & Serene 
4226 — Purple Beauty ............... 
4223: ==-Scarlet) Beauty Heisei sieieiecoiss oat 
4229 — Giant White ...........---.5- 
4230 a Maeda cise a ake cvesctetsisie oiele seis 
4236 -—= Holborn: ‘Glory euseeeee ees 
4240 — Double-Flowering Mixed...... 
4246 — Midget Double Mixed......... 
4264 Thalictrum, Adiantifolium ........ 
4267 — Aquilegifolium purpureum 
4269 — Dipterocarpum ............... 


4273 Thermopsis, Caroliniana ......... 
4300 Tritoma, Early-Flowering Hybrids 
4304 Trollius, Europaeus .............. 
4307 Tunica, Saxifraga ............... 
4334 Verbena, Bonariensis ............ 
4375 — Venosa 
4377 — Lilacina 
4379 Weronica, Incana ...............- 
4380 — Longifolia 
4385 — Spicata 
4456 Wallflower, Extra-early Mixed... 
4460 — Single Mixed 
4466 — Early Wonder Double Mixed.. 


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DREER’S WORLD-FAMOUS ROSES 


For Fall Planting 


Fall is one of the better times to plant Roses. The fall shows no such vagaries of weather as experienced in early 
spring. Unusually late springs mean that Roses cannot be planted until late April, by which time fall planted roses 
will have made considerable new growth. 

Roses planted in November are all set to grow at the first sign of spring. 


Everblooming Hybrid-Tea Roses 


Strong, Budded, 2-Year-Old, Field-Grown, Dormant Plants 


The list of Roses offered has been carefully selected to give our customers a wide selection of colors and types. 

You will find the newest of the new as well as many old time favorites. All are perfectly hardy and if properly 
cared for will give you bloom from late spring until late fall. 

Roses will be shipped in early November and we advise early preparation of the beds so that there will be no delay 
in planting once they are received. Roses will be shipped by Express, charges collect. If wanted by Parcel Post add 
Postage. 


Autumn. A typical autumnal shade of burnt orange. 
Buds are ovoid and open full double. Delightfully dif- 
ferent from the general run. $1.25 each. 


Caledonia. Extra large, full double white blooms borne 
singly on long, strong stems. Excellent for cutting. 
Vigorous bush with leathery dark green foliage. $1.25 
each. 


Charlotte Armstrong. (Plant Patent #455.) Tall upright 
bushes covered with long, slender, deep red buds open- 
ing into brilliant red blooms which change to cherry red 
with the advent of hot weather. $1.50 each. 


Christopher Stone. A hot weather Rose, as heat does 
not seem to affect it. Nicely shaped, bright scarlet-red 
blooms. Pleasant fragrance, free flowering and strong 
growing. $1.25 each. 


Candesa de Sastago. Magnificent two-toned flowers, in- 
side of petals a glowing, orange scarlet, outside of petals 
a pleasing contrast of bright yellow. Very substantial 
and exquisitely fragrant. $1.25 each. 


Contrast. Inside of petals china pink and bronze, outside 
white and bronze, very unique. Strong growing and 
free-blooming. $1.25 each. 


Crimson Glory 


Crimson Glory. (Plant Patent #105.) The choice of 
thousands as the finest red Rose of today. Plants are 
vigorous and bear quantities of large urn-shaped buds 
which open into overwhelmingly beautiful ovoid crimson 
blooms with the texture of fine velvet. $1.50 each. 


Douglas MacArthur. (Plant Patent #581.) Long grace- 
ful buds opening slowly into a glorious shade that com- 
bines the burnished rose, gold, and salmon of autumn 
foliage. Strong free-blooming plants. $1.50 each. 


Edith Nellie Perkins. A galaxy of colors, outside of petals 
Orient red shaded with orange cerise, inside salmon 
pink suffused with orange. Very fragrant and very few 
thorns. $1.25 each. 


E. G. Hill. Vigorous free-blooming scarlet without a 
trace of purple. One of the finer reds, very effective 


Edith Nellie Perkins when in full bud. $1.25 each. 


Roses by Mail. 1{ wanted by parcel post, add to your remittance 10% (15% west of the Missis- 


sippi) of the prices quoted to cover postage and special packing. Minimum charge 15c. 


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DREER’S WORLD-FAMOUS ROSES 


Ever-blooming Hybrid Tea Roses 


McGredy's Scarlet. Do you want a Red, Red Rose? 
This is it. Strong healthy plants, almost constantly in 
bloom. Technically listed crimson-scarlet, but it is our 
idea of red. $1.25 each. 

Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek. (Plant Patent #664.) Long 
spiral buds expanding into light, clear canary-yellow 
flowers of perfect form. Pleasantly fragrant. Plants 
are strong and upright growing. $1.50 each. 

Mme. Jules Bouche. Long pointed, pure white buds 
opening to full centered white blooms with the faintest 
trace of primrose at the center. Fragrant and a con- 
tinuous bloomer. $1.25 each. 

Mrs. E. P. Thom. Long pointed, deep canary-yellow buds 
opening lighter. Considered by many to be the best of 
all yellow bedding Roses. Blooms continuously even in 
hot weather. $1.25 each. 

Mrs. Pierre S. du Pont. Reddish gold long pointed buds 
holding its color as the flower opens. Its rich, spicy 
fragrance and multitude of blooms have made it an 
outstanding favorite. $1.25 each. 


Etoile de Hollande 


Etoile de Hollande. Splendidly formed, richly fragrant, 
crimson flowers on strong stems. Classed with the best 
of the red Roses, free blooming and a sturdy grower. 
$1.25 each. 


Golden Rapture. Extra fine clear golden yellow. Full 
centered blooms on upright vigorous bushes. Glossy 
ere foliage and that old time Rose fragrance. $1.25 
each. 


Joanna Hill. Long pointed, dark yellow buds opening to | 
large semi-double blooms. Strong growing, heavy 
iearety, foliage and fine long stems for cutting. $1.25 
each. 


Kaiserin Augusta Viktoria. The years and wars and new 
varieties have not been able to replace this grand old 
lady of the “gay nineties”. Perfect snow white blooms 
slightly lemon tinted at the center, and fragrant as a 
Rose should be. $1.25 each. 


Margaret McGredy. Almost a continuous bloomer, in 
good seasons there is hardly a week when roses cannot 
be picked. Extra large, non-fading orange scarlet 
blooms. $1.25 each. 


Madame Chiang Kai-shek 


Nocturne. (Plant Patent #713.) The All-America Rose 
Selection for 1948. Graceful long buds and open blooms 
are cardinal-red with darker crimson overcast. Strong 
growing bush with luxuriant foliage. $2.00 each. 

Peace. (Plant Patent #591.) Vigorous growth, abund- 
ance of blooms, good substance, and a color progression 
that has no equal make this today’s outstanding Rose. 
Buds are rich yellow, softening to paler yellow with a 
trace of pink which grows as the flower ages. $2.00 
each. 

, | Pink Dawn. Beautiful, long deep rose buds opening to a 

; lively pink. Flowers full double, containing more than 
50 petals. Best planted in center of beds or in rear, as 
it is taller growing than most varieties. $1.25 each. 

Poinsettia. Bright, rich scarlet, buds are long and point- 
ed, opening semi-double. Vigorous fairly tall growing 
plants with glossy foliage. Spicy Tea Rose fragrance 
and in constant bloom. $1.25 each. 

Picture. An unusually free blooming Rose. Flowers are 
medium sized, with reflexed petals. Bright rose-pink 

dle flowers on strong growing plants. An ideal Rose for 
Peace cutting. $1.25 each. 


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DREER’S WORLD-FAMOUS ROSES 


Hybrid-Tea Roses 


Sleigh Bells, New for ’49 


President Herbert Hoover. Tall growing, with flowers 
borne on long stems. Color best described as varying 
shades of orange from orange-scarlet to much lighter. 
Color lightens as flowers open. Foliage glossy and 
leathery. Very free blooming. $1.25 each. 


President Macia. Long graceful buds of most lovely 
shade of soft pink, veined darker. Flowers are borne 
one to a stem making them excellent for cutting. $1.25 
each. 


San Fernando. (Plant Patent Applied for.) Fine large 
bright scarlet blooms. Full double, with high centers 
and delightfully fragrant. Bushes are vigorous and 
grow upright, heavy bloomers. $2.00 each. 


Soeur Therese. Altogether charming, semi-double cupped 
flowers of pure golden yellow. Also attractive in the 
bud state. A strong grower with clean foliage. $1.25 
each. 


Sleigh Bells. (Patent Rights Reserved.) Brand 
new for ’49 a White Rose that blooms and 
blooms and blooms. Large ovoid buds, opening 


to full double extra large blooms borne on long 


stems. Excellent for cutting. Color is pure glis- 
tening white with just a trace of primrose at the 
base of the petals. Fragrant of course. $2.00 
each. 


Taffeta. (Plant Patent #716.) An inspiring Rose. Urn- 
shaped buds opening to large semi-double flowers. Col- 
oring beggars description as there are many varying 
combinations from light straw-yellow to begonia. $2.00 
each. 


Talisman. The fore-runner of the multi-colored roses. 
An exquisite blending of rich scarlet, gold, and deep 
pale yellow. Delightfully fragrant and free blooming. 
$1.25 each. 


The Doctor. Pointed buds, full open flowers are enor- 
mous (5 to 6 inches across). Color is a pleasing soft 
silvery pink. One of the most fragrant of the modern 
Roses. Vigorous bushy growth. $1.25 each. 


Hardy Climbing Roses 


There is not a garden where at least several climbing 
roses could not be used to advantage such as to cover an 
arbor, frame an entrance, or to cover a fence or wall. The 
varieties offered are the most popular and they are hardy, 
free-flowering, and bear a prodigious quantity of large, 
richly colored blooms, 


Dr. W. Van Fieet. Technically pink, but what a pink! 
A beautiful pale shade, of flesh pink that you know 
must have some yellow in it, but which defies percep- 


tion. Long stemmed, long: budded, the equal of many a 
Hybrid Tea Rose. $1.25 each. 


Mme. Gregoire Staechelin. (The Spanish Beauty.) 
Well known as one of the most desirable of all climb- 
ing Roses. Of strong growth and very hardy with 
large semi-double, fragrant flowers of an iridescent 
pearly-pink tipped with light crimson. The long, shape- 
‘ly buds are equally as attractive. With the flowers 
borne on 12 to 14 inch stems it is a fine variety for 
cutting. $1.25 each. 


Paul’s Scarlet Climber 


Paul's Scarlet Climber. The best known of all climbing 
Roses. The plants are completely covered with large 
vivid scarlet blooms in June. There are from 3 to 20 
large flowers to each cluster supported by long stems 
which make them suitable for cutting. $1.25 each. 


MICHIGAN PEAT FOR ROSES 


Michigan Peat is one of the purest forms of 
Humus (decayed vegetable matter) to be had. 
Humus content is approximately 98%. The mil- 


lions of tiny cells act as a storage space of moisture 


and plant foods. Michigan Peat encourages the 
growth of soil bacteria so necessary to soil fertility. 
Highly recommended for Rose gardens. 25 lbs. 
$1.25; 3 bu. bag $3.50. 


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DREER’S WORLD- 


FAMOUS ROSES 


ROSETTE ROSES 


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SHRUB 


Lipstick. Vigorous plants of splendid Shrub habit pro- 
ducing showy large flower clusters all season long. The 
individual blooms are of medium size, single, and of a 
clear cerise with salmon shadings. The yellow stamens 
add considerably to the beauty of the flowers. $1.25 each. 


Enchantingly Beautiful 


Two sensational New Roses. Not just a new color, 
but a new type. Strong bushy plants, practically mildew 
proof and quite resistant to Black Spot. Flowers are 
larger than the small flowered Polyanthas and slightly 
smaller than the Floribunda type. They will be designated 
as Rosette Roses. Developed primarily for forcing, they 
are at the same time ideal for garden Roses. Plants 
“break” freely and continuously and consequently are 
seldom without flowers. 


Pink Rosette. (Plant Patent Applied for.) Typically 
the Rosette type with dainty Camellia-like flowers of 
the most delightful shade of pink. Flowers last almost 
as long when cut as they do on the bush. $1.50 each. 


Crimson Rosette. (Plant Patent Applied for.) The 
striking crimson scarlet of these lovely blooms is en- 
hanced by the deep glossy green of the foliage. Flowers 
are full double and borne 5 or 6 to a truss. If the 
terminal bud is removed all remaining buds will open 
at the same time. Ideal for cutting. $1.50 ‘each. 


ROSES 


Ming Toy. (Plant Patent Applied for.) A delightful 
Shrub Rose. Plants are very vigorous and_ bushy. 
Small, full double blooms of deep rose-pink borne in 
graceful clusters. Quite fragrant and a_ profuse 
bloomer. $1.50 each. 


Floribunda Roses 


These Floribunda Roses represent a very important 
class for garden planting yet they also are excellent for 
cutting. Unlike the Hybrid Tea Roses the flowers are 
borne in showy large clusters which give them their 
superb display value. In addition they bloom without in- 
terruption from early summer until hard frost arrives in 
late fall. They are easy to grow and exceptionally 
winter hardy. 


White Finch 


Rosenelfe 


Improved Lafayette. Brilliant flowers of medium size 
borne most abundantly on sturdy plants. The deep 
glowing red blooms are vividly suffused with crimson 
and large clusters of them give an impressive garden 
display. Also very fine for cutting. $1.25 each. 

Rosenelfe. We know that you will be delighted with this 
extra free-blooming Floribunda Rose. The Gardenia 
like flowers are a glowing shade of pink with a silvery 
reflex. They are extremely double and are borne freely 
all summer long. Excellent for massing. $1.25 each. 

White Finch. (Plant Patent #277.) Strong bushy plants 
2 to 4 feet tall. Charming two-inch blooms, white 
faintly tinted with pink. Nicely arranged trusses for 
cut flowers. $1.25 each. 


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DREER’S Glorious Peonies 


Plant Early for Best Results 


Peonies are one of the loveliest and most sweet-scented of flowers and, at the same time, one of 


the easiest to grow and care for. 


Peonies are not particular as to position; they grow in full sun 
or in partial shade where other flowers do not thrive. 
more intense and to prolong the blooming season. 


In fact, shade tends to make the colors 


Enrich the soil with cow manure before planting. Do not plant too deep. Only 2 inches of soil 


” 


should cover the “eyes. 
manure or Hyponex. 


When the buds are about to open, give a supplemental feeding of liquid 


When ordering, make your selection for different blooming times as noted in descriptions of 


various varieties. 


The number following the name means the rating tabu- 
lated from the votes of members of the American Peony 


Society throughout America and Canada. 10 is the high- 
eo Possible score; none under 8 are offered. 

E) Indicates earliest flowering varieties; (E-M) early 
to Geer (M) midseason; (M-L) midseason to late; 
(L) latest blooming varieties. 

Baroness Schroeder. 9.0. (M) Blush turning to purest 
white; fragrant. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 

Cherry Hill. 8.6. (E) Dark crimson, showing yellow 
stamens. Very attractive. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 

E. ©. Shaw. 9.1. (M-L) Light old-rose; very fragrant. 
$2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 

Felix Crousse. 8.4. (M) Brilliant red. Free bloomer. 
One of the best reds for cutting. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 

Festiva Maxima. 9.3. (FE) Fine double white; with few 
crimson flecks. One of the best whites for cutting. 
$1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 

Georgiana Shaylor. 8.9. (M-L) Light rose-pink, crim- 
son marks. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 


Glorious. (Kelway Glorious.) 9.8. (M) White with 


creamy suffusion; rose-like fragrance. Exceptionally 
fine white variety. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 

Inspecteur Lavergne. 8.7. (E) Beautiful deep red. 
Very fine shape of flower like Mons. Jules Elie. $1.35 
each; 3 for $3.50. 

Jeannof. 9.2. (L) Light lavender-pink; very sweetly 
rose scented. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 

Karl Rosenfield. 88. (M) Bright crimson. Free 
bloomer. One of the best deep reds for cutting. $1.25 
each; 3 for $3.25. 


Lady Alexandra Duff. 9.1. r 
center. Round flower shaped like a waterlily. 
each; 3 for $3.50. 


(E-M) Light pink, yellow 
$1.35 


Le Cygne. 9.9. (E) Finest pure white. 
rated Peony. $2.50 each; 3 for $6.50. 
Marie Crousse. 8.9. (M) Pale pink, shaded salmon. 

$1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 

Duchess de Nemours. 8.1. (E) Creamy-white; very 
free flowering. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 

Miss Eckart. 8.8. (L) Very large. Deep pink on sturdy 
stems. Considered an improvement over Sarah Bern- 

—~hardt. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 

Mme. Jules Dessert. 9.4. (M-L) Light opalescent pink. 
$1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 

Mons. Jules Elie. (E) Immense flower of fine pink. One 
of the best for cutting. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 

Mons. Martin Cahuzac. 88. (E-M) Dark maroon-red. 
The darkest Peony. $2.25 each; 3 for $6.00. 

Mrs. Edward Harding. 9.3. (M) Pure white, golden 
stamens. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 

Myrtle Gentry. 9.1. (M-L) Rosy white, suffused with 
salmon; rose scented. $3.50 each; 3 for $9.50. 

Philippe Rivoire 9.2. (E) Bright deep crimson. Very 
well-formed flower; sweet rose scented. $2.50 each; 
3 for $6.50. 

Primevere. 8.6. (M) Light creamy yellow. $1.50 each; 
3 for $4.00. 


The highest 


Richard Carvel. 88. (M) Brilliant crimson. $1.50 
each; 3 for $4.00. 
Sarah Bernhardt. 9.0. (L) Deep rose-pink, silver 


tipped; fragrant. Free bloomer; fine for late cut 
flowers. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 

Solange. 9.7. (LL) Brownish cream. Very unusual color 
and well-formed flower. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 

Souvenir de Louis Bigot. 9.1. (M) Vivid rose-pink, 
brightening to shell-pink in center. Recommended. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $4.00. 

Therese. 9.8. (E-M) Very large; pale, trans!ucent old- 
penne paling toward the base. $2.00 each; 3 for 

25. 


Tourangelle. 9.4. (1) Pale apple-blossom-pink. Beau- 
tiful. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 

Walter Faxon. 9.3. (M) Vivid shell-pink of luminous 
intensity. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 


Single Peonies 


The Single Peonies are excellent in the garden. Their 
lighter flowers and stiff but graceful stems make them 
stand up better than Double Peonies. 


Geisha. Clear bright red. Large; late. $2.50 each; 3 
for $6.50. 

Jeanne Lapandry. Pure white; flat cream center. $2.50 
each; 3 for $6.50. 

King of England. Deep carmine. $1.35 each; 3 for $3.50. 

Kinsui. Light salmon-pink; pure golden center. Large 
flowers with two rows of petals. $1.35 each; 3 for 
$3.50. 

The Pearl. Very large creamy flowers with red edge; 


bright pink. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.25. 


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FALL GARDEN NECESSITIES 


Customer pays transportation charges except on items marked prepaid 


Handi 
Cart 


Every gardener needs one. Makes 
a thousand odd jobs less tiresome and 
will- last for many years. Strong 
steel body with solid steel axle and 
rubber-tired 10 in. disc wheels. 
No. 18. Holds 3 cu. ft. $8.50. 
No. 20. For the larger garden; 
holds 3% cu. ft. -$10.75. 


Salem Fertilizer Spreaders 


Width Capacity Price 

\ 20-inch 40 Ibs. $9.95 
80 lbs. 16.75 

125 lbs. 35.50 


30-inch 
Nee 


Havahart Animal Traps. Humane, 
simple, effective all-metal traps; 
harmless to animals and humans. 
Easy to bait and easy to set. 

No. 2. For Squirrels, Rats, Rab- 
bits, Chipmunks, etc. (7 in. x 7 
in. x 24 in.). $4.50. 

No. 3. For Cats, Woodchucks, 
Opossum, Raccoon. etc. (11 in. x 
11 in. x 36 in.). $10.50. 

Write for Catalog describing larger 
Sizes. 

Burlap. For windbreaks, sun screens, 
and winter protection of shru‘s 
and evergreens. 40 inches wie. 
45c per lineal yard. 

B-B Patented Celery 
Bleachers. _ Scien- 
tifically treated to 
withstand moisture. 
No banking with 
soil or putting up 
boards. Easy and 
quick—prevents rot 
—produces cleaner, 
more uniform cel- 
ery under all 
weather conditions. : 

100 


No. Size Doz. 1000 
B2 6%xl13in. $.55 $4.00 $36.00 
B37 xl4in. 60° 4.50 = 49:00 


GREEN Thump 


Green Thumb Seed Bed. Made of 
corrosion-resistant 98.8% pure alu- 
minum with hail-and-shatter-proof 
Vimlite glazing. Has four sliding 
sash which cannot blow off. 

Standard Model. 3 ft. by 6 ft. (Ship- 
ping weight 17 Ibs.). $19.95. 

New Junior Model. 3 ft. by 3 ft. 


Hole-in-One 
Bulb Planter 


Makes a neat round 
hole which permits 
planting bulbs with- 
out disturbing the 
surrounding soil. An 
indispensable garden 
tool. 75c, postpaid. 


Jumbo Hole-in-One Planter 


A large and sturdier model of the 
popular Hole-In-One Bulb Planter. 
Foot rest for inserting in~ hard 
ground. Four blades to remove soil 
from inside of cutting cup. $6.00. 


Asparagus Knife or Weeder. <A 
splendid tool for lawn weeding, 
measuring 14 in. in length. —70c, 

postpaid. —N~ 


Gardenade 
A combination of a soft rubber 
kneeling pad and a convenient rack 
for garden tools, with upright han- 
dles for lowering or lifting yourself 


with a minimum effort. $3.75. 


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BED UPIN 30 HRS. TRANSPLANT 2 WKS. Soowen? FY 
eae Ea id . <7 
-~—CUT GERMINATION TIME 7/3. N ip 


Fruit Picker. Mad 
from galvanize 
wire. Furnishe 
without pole. 75 
each. 


ELECTRIC SEED, 
BED HEATER 


GRO-QUICK = 


Soil heating cable 
hotbeds, plant 
Supplied complete 
plans, instructions. 
household current. 
S80 cable only for 36 sq. ft 


Os Liz] 
MONEYBACK 
GUARANTEE 


benches. 
with 
Uses 


. $4.50 
J40 cable only for 18 sq. ft.... 2.25 


M18 cable only for 9 sq. ft.... 2.00 
S80A 80 ft. cable and thermo.. 9.00 
400 W. for 6x6 bed or 40 sq. ft. 
J40A 40 ft. cable and thermo.. 6.75 
200 W. for 3x6 bed or 20 sq. ft. 

AT Air Thermostat only with 
pilot light 


Perfecto Window Box. Provides 
sub-irrigation and air circulation 
for roots. Water-tight metal box 
with drain plug. 26 in. $2.75; 32 
in. $3.25; postpaid. 
Adjustable Brackets 
$1.75 per pair. 

Kneeling Pad. A sponge-like, soft, 
rugged, and long-lasting material. 


for above 


13% in?x 7% in. x Y% in. $1.00, 
postpaid. 
Labels, Wood. Pointed, sent Pre- 
paid. 
Size 100 1000 
EG nee ote tae se $0.60 $3.60 
Di Kegs Ler Ia 70 4.10 
OF XESG AE TGs a 80 4.85 
SKE ROB A a 90 7.00 
LOv x Seet Sed 1.00 825 
SEK Woied Mhoarien a aes 1 20 9.60 
LOB Ate Ak, Sas 1.49 11.25 
ALA Sorat aU 2.00 16.00 
Wired Labels. 314 x 5 in. 100 for 


70c; 1000 for $4.40. 

Label Pencils. Rainproof, 15c each: 
12 for $1.50, postpaid. 

Simplex Garden Label. Card meas- 
ures 234 in. x 1% in. Stake 24 in, 
high. 30c each; 12 for $3.00, post- 
paid. 

Erosionet. A paper twine netting 
for holding ban'cs and slopes after 


seeding. 45 in. wide. 25c¢ per 
lineal yard. 
Glaswiks. Provide semi-automatic 


watering for house plants. Pack- 
age of 3 for 25c, postpaid. 

Grass Whip. Use like a golf club. 
Blades sharpened along both edges 
and conraved for strength. Overall 
length 37 in. $1.00. 


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FALL GARDEN NECESSITIES 


Plant Labels 
Perfect Garden Labels 


When marked with an ordinary lead 
pencil the writing will remain legible 
through all kinds of weather. Placed 
in garden the horizontal marking 
space of the first three sizes is easily 
seen yet the attractive blue-gray 
color of the labels blends well with 
the foliage and soil. 

Border Size. 5 in. long for garden 
use. 12 for $1.25; 25 for $2.40; 
100 for $9.25, postpaid. 

Rock Garden Size. 4 in. long for 
small plants in the rock garden. 12 
for $1.15; 25 for $2.00; 100 for 
$7.90, postpaid. 

Show Garden Size. 7 in. long, a 
more conspicuous label for taller 
growing plants. 12 for $1.50; 25 
for $2.90; 100 for $11.25, postpaid. 

Tie on Label. 3% in. x 34 in. for 
roses, shrubs, etc., fitted ean cop- 
per wire. 12 for 55; 25 for $1.05; 
100 for $3.60, postpaid. 

Pot Label. 4 in. x 34 in. for pots, 
seed frames, etc. 12 for 50c; 25 
for 90c; 100 for $3.00, postpaid. 


Mole Trap, Stenton. An efficient 
metal trap with pointed spears to 
destroy the moles. $2.25, postpaid. 

Garden Spade GSUD. A sturdy, 
well-made, square - point garden 
spade with metal D-handle. $2.25. 

Spading Fork (Sa/d). Angular 11 


in. flat tines with polished face. 


$2.25. 


Bent D handle. 


Disston Lawn Rake 

upper view shows 

spring construction 

Disston Lawn Rake. This tool, fitted 
with teeth made from flat spring 
steel is so well constructed and of 
such superior material that we be- 
lieve it to be the best lawn rake 
available. 18 teeth $2.00; 24 teeth 
$2.75. 

Garden Rake. 14 straight teeth; 5% 
ft. straight handle. Width 1434 
in.; height 3% in. $1.25. 


Wood Rake, Rugg. A well-made rake 
with 28 wooden teeth and 3 wood 
reinforcing bows. 


$2.00. 


Bouligny Hand Garden Cutter. 
How many times have you wished 
your arm was 2 feet longer when 
doing a pruning job. This handy 
Cutter does just that. Made of 
finest steel and simplicity itself to 
operate, the Hand Garden Cutter 
reaches those hard-to-get twigs 
and branches with ease. $4.95. 


Rose and Flower Holding Shears. 


An essential garden accessory 


which snips the blooms and holds 
them until the shears are opened 
again, $2.25, postpaid. 


Snapcut Pruning Shears. Unequaled 
for ease of operation making a 
clean, sharp cut which leaves no 
ragged edges. A favorite with the 
ladies as well as with many men 
gardeners. 6 in. $1.40; 8 in. $2.00, 
postpaid. 


Pruning Shears, Calkins, "Pro" 
#800. Recommended particularly 
for heavier work. Of heavy con- 
struction. $5.35, postpaid. 


Forester Lopping Shears. A ae 
duty tool for brush penne and 


heavy pruning. No. 2, for 1% in. 
cut of greenwood, 8.5); No. 3, for 
2 in. cut of greenwood, $9.75 
Hawley Lopping Sears 32T. A 
well-made tool measuring 32 inches 
over all. Carefully hollow ground 


blades and correct design make 
them the easiest cutting shears on 


$3.95. 


the market, 


Pincor Electric Trimmer. Saves the 
tedious work of trimming and cut- 
ting hedges and shrubbery. Works 
from the 110 A.C. or D.C. house 
current outlet. Solidly constructed, 
light weight, with convenient thumb 
switch in the handle. $32.50. 


Pruning Saw, Disston #31. An ex- 
cellent pruning saw with a 20-in. 
$3.50, postpaid. 


blade. 


Newman Trimmer. A unique tree 
trimmer applying a special cutting 
action which will easily take care 
of wood up to 1% inches in diam- 
eter. Operated by rope and pulley 
and supplied with a 10-foot sec- 
tional pole. $10.50. 


Heavy Dahlia Stakes. Pointed, 
painted green. A very substantial . 
stake. 


Length Doz. 100 
its das cance $1.50 $12.75 

Siti Sateen 1.75 14.25 

6, dt. 2. hee 2.00 16.50 


Tapered Wood Stakes. Round, % 
in. diameter, pointed, painted green. 


Length Doz. 100 
LA AGS seteicitayare $0.35 $2.50 
7A SS RACH AOAC B55 4.00 
DY Sat Gad00C000 80 6.00 
Pointed Dowel Stakes. Round, 
straight, painted green. 14-inch 
diameter. 
Length Doz. 100 
BRIE steerer sels $0.55 $4.00 
4 Et. Sets eaotieleereee 70 5.25 
Gr btaiks ster rtaaatters 80 6.00 


Soil Soaker. The porous canvas hose 
is closed on one end and attached 
at the other end to the garden hose. 
Under normal pressure water soaks 
through every pore of the entire 
length resulting in a perfect water- 
ing job. 

No.0 12 ft. long, 2 in. diameter $1.75 

No.1 18 ft. long, 2in. diameter 2.25 

No.2 30 ft. long, 2 in. diameter £63 

No.3 50 ft. long,2in. diameter 5.50 

All are postpaid 


Soil Test Kits 
They Make Fine Gifts 


You can easily test your soil for 


Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potash, and 
acidity in order to make sure that 
your plants will have all the elements 
needed to perfect growth. 

Home Garden Size. Gives 20 tests, 
5 each for the 4 essential require- 
ments. $2.50. 

Club Model. This larger kit will 
give a total of 50 tests for the 4 
different soil requirements. $4.75. 

Horticultural Model. For the ad- 
vanced amateur or small grower. 
Furnished with test tube rack, 
extra test tubes, special glass fun- 
nels, and filter paper. Gives 60 in- 
dividual tests. $12.50. 

DeLuxe Medel. This makes a total 
of 200 individual tests. Substan- 

, tially cased including the necessary 


funnels filter paper, and extra test 
tubes. $22.50. 


Garden Gloves 
A substantial. soft, pliable, 


white leather glove of gauntlet 


type. Suitable for most any gar- 
den work. Available in small, 
medium, and large size. State 
size. $2.25 postpaid. 


30 Items not marked Postpaid, will be shipped charges collect, to points outside delivery zone 


FALL GARDEN 


NECESSITIES 


Delivered Within Our Delivery Zone—Otherwise Shipped Charges Collect 


Fertilizers 


Fall Fertilizer Special | 


$8.00 Value—3 Bu. Mich. Peat, $3.50; 100 Ibs. 

Nhrannes paso Osc peteesastieierpa cries crsccncusne for $7.50 

The Ideal Fertilizer for Fall 

Humus in its finest form, Michigan Peat, and the 
best organic fertilizer, dried sheep or cow manure. 
Mix them together and apply liberally. (10 lbs. 
per 100 square feet), on Lawns, Roses, Shrubs and 
Der canial Borders. 

Delivered free in our delivery zone; or shipped 
by freight collect. Specify whether you want sheep 
or cow manure. 


Adco. 
for making rich compost. 
150 Ibs. $12.00. 


Use 2 lbs. per wheelbarrow load of garden refuse 
7% \bs. $1.25; 25 Ibs. $2.50; 


Aluminum Sulphate. To make soils acid. Use 2 to 5 lbs. 
to 100 square feet.. 5 lbs. 50c; 10 Ibs. 85c; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 
50 Ibs. $2.75; 100 lbs. $5.00. 

Bovung. Natural cow manure, COS eee and well pul- 
verized. 25 Ibs. $1.30; 50 Ibs. $2.25; 100 bs. $4.00. 

Bone Meal. Use 5 Ibs. to 100 square feet. 5 lbs. 55c; 
10 Ibs. 90c; 25 Ibs. $1.75; 50 Ibs. $3.25; 100 lbs. $6.00; 
500 lbs. $25.00. 

Cow Manure, Shredded. Use 10 lbs. per 100 square feet. 
10 Ibs. 80c; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 100 lbs. $4.50; 
500 Ibs. $19. 50; 1000 Ibs. $37. 50; ton $70. 00. 

Hyper Humus. Use at the rate of 2 to 4 lbs. per square 
foot. 25 Ibs. 85c; 50 Ibs. $1.50; 100 Ibs. $2.50; 500 lbs. 
$11.25; 1000 Ibs. $22. 00; ton $40. 00. 

Lime, Hydrated. Use 5 Ibs. per 100 square feet. 10 \bs. 
30c; 50 Ibs. 95c; 100 Ibs. $1.45; 500 Ibs. $6.75; 1000 lbs. 
$12. 00; ton $21 00. 

Limestone, Pulverized. Air-floated Dolomitic. Use 10 lbs. 
per 100 square feet. 80 lbs. $1.00; 480 Ibs. $5.00; 960 
Ibs. $9.00; ton $17.00. 


Michigan Peat 


Michigan Peat is one of the purest forms of 
Humus (decayed vegetable matter) to be had. 
Humus content is approximately 98%. The mil- 
lions of tiny cells act as a storage space of mois- 
ture and plant foods. Michigan Peat encourages 


the growth of soil bacteria so necessary to soil 
fertility. Use it liberally on Lawns and Gardens. 
25 lbs. $1.25; 3 bu. bag $3.50; 
$3.00 per bag. 


10 bags or more 


5 lbs. 


Nitrate of Soda. J to 2 lbs. per 100 square feet. 
: 100 Ibs. 


50c; 10 lbs. 85c; 25 Ibs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.75; 
0 


Peat Moss. (Horticultural) Per bale (covers 200 square 
feet one inch deep) $6.00. 

Plantabs. 30 tablets 25c; 
$1.00; 1000 tablets $3.50. 

Sheep Manure, Pulverized. Use 10 Ibs. to 100 square 
feet. 5 lbs. 50c; 10 lbs. 80c; 25 lbs. $1.50; 50 Ibs. $2.50; 
100 Ibs. $4.50; 500 Ibs. $19.50; 1000 Ibs. $37.50; ton 
$70.00. 

Superphosphate 20%. Use 5 Ibs. per 100 square feet. 
10 Ibs. 60c; 25. Ibs. $1.00; 50 Ibs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $3.00. 

Tobacco Mulch, Coarse Ground. A splendid unobtrusive 


75 tablets 50c; 200 tablets 


urea supplying organic potash and nitrogen. 50 lbs. 
Vigoro for Lawns, Flowers, Trees and Shrubs. Apply 
4 Ibs. per 100 square feet. 5 \bs. 50c; 10 lbs. 90c; 25 lbs. 


$1.60; 100 Ibs. $4.25; 500 Ibs. $19.00; 1000 Ibs. $37.00; 
ton $69.00 


Insecticides — Fungicides 


TAT Ant Trap. 25c each. 

Arsenate of Lead. For the control of chewing insects. 
Lb. 50c; 4 lbs. $1.50. 

Black Leaf 40. A concentrated nicotine solution for 
aphis thrips, and red spider. Oz. 36c; 5 ozs. $1.05; lb 
$2.50; 2 Ibs. $3.95; 5 lbs. $7.40; 10 lbs. $12.90. 

Bordeaux Mixture (Powder). The recognized preven- 
tive for fungus diseases. Lb. 40c; 4 lbs. $1.00. 

Fum-Ogen. Repels dogs, cats, ants, snails, slugs, sow 
bug, and centipedes. 8 oz. shaker can 50c. 

Fungtrogen. An effective control for mildew and black 


spot. Will not discolor foliage. Y pt. 75c; pt. $1.25; 
qt. $2.00; gal. $6.00. 
Fermate. A new fungicide for the disease control on 


fruit trees, celery, tomatoes, blackspot on Roses, leaf- 
spot on Chrysanthemums, rust on Snapdragons and 
Tulip blight, 3 Ibs. $2.75 
Napthalene Flakes. To control Gladiolus and Cyclamen 
thrips. Lb. 30c; 5 Ibs. $1.25; 25 Ibs. $5.00. 
Para-Scalecide. A combination of paradichlorobenzene 
and Scalecide making a liquid application for peach tree 


borers. Diluted one gallon to seven gallons of water 
and applied to base of tree. Qt. $1.00; gal. $2.50. 
Terogen. Especially for Roses. A combination fertilizer 


and winter soil dressing seals insects. Lb. 75c; 2 lbs. 
$1.25; 5 lbs. $2.75; 10 ‘lbs. $4.75; 25 Ibs. $11. 00; ’50 Ibs. 
$21. 00; 100 Ibs. $40. 00. 

Triogen Rose Garden Spray. Affords definite protection 
against practically all insects and fungus diseases in the 
Rose garden. Trial size $2.25; Standard size $6.00; 
Large Outfit $9.00; Estate Kit $30.00. 


WEED KILLERS 
Ammate 
Non-poisonous. Kills poison ivy, poison oak, rag weed, 
etc. Dissolve 34 to 1 lb. in 1 gallon of water and wet 
foliage thoroughly. 2 lbs. 75c; 6 Ibs. $2.00; 25 lbs. $6.50; 
50 lbs. $12.00; 100 Ibs. $22.00. 
Weedone 
The new internal 2, 4-D Weed Killer. Kills Poison 
Ivy, Poison Oak, Bindweed, Honeysuckle, Dandelion, and 
other noxious weeds. Sprayed on the leaves it works its 
way right to the root ends. Sprayed on the lawn it kills 
dandelion and other weeds without hurting the grass. 
Non-corrosive; safe for humans and animals. 
6 oz. bottle (covers 1000 square feet) 75c; 1-qt. can 
(covers 5000 uate feet) $2.50; 1-gal. can (covers 20,000 
square feet) $7.5 


Roots ea Sets for Fall Planting 


Asparagus Roots—November Delivery 
17-701 Mary Washington. This is the best of all Aspar- 
agus varieties because of its decided Rust-Resistance. 
Fall-planted roots need good drainage and thorough 
winter protection; if winter arrives early in your section 
it is best to prepare the ground in the fall but plant in 
spring. Strong one-year roots. 12 for 75c; 25 for 
$1.15; 50 for $1.90; 100 for $3.50; prepaid. 1000 for 
$21.60, not prepaid. 
Horseradish Roots—November Delivery 
17-702 Maliner Kren or Bohemian.. Highly esteemed for 
the high quality of its large roots. 6 for 40c; 12 for 
75c; 25 for $1.25; 100 for $4.50, prepaid. 


Onion Sets—September to December Delivery 


6317 Egyptian Tree. Perfectly hardy. Produces luscious 
scallions early next spring if planted during the autumn. 
YZ lb. 25c; Ib. 40c; 5 Ibs. $1.35; 10 lbs. $2.40, prepaid. 
Not prepaid, bushel (28 Ibs.) $5.60; 100 Ibs. $18.00. 


Rhubarb Roots—November Delivery 


17-703 Victoria. One-year-old seedling roots, 1-174 inch 


diameter, 3 for 55c; 6 for $1.00; 
$3.25; 100 for $12.00, prepaid. 


12 for $1.75; 25 for 


31 


DREER’S LAWN GRASS 


Nothing will enhance the value of a property like a well-made, well-kept Lawn 


Your home deserves a lawn of smooth velvety texture which will remain a deep emerald-green through the spring, 
summer, and fall; a lawn that will bring out all the beauties of your shrubbery, trees, and gardens, and provide the 


most appropriate setting for the house itself. 


Such a lawn is possible only by sowing the highest quality lawn mixtures 


that have been made according to formulas that have been tested time and time again to prove their dependability. 


Planting Instructions 


Fall is the natural time to reseed an old lawn or to make a new one. 


ber to the middle of November. 


Seed may be sown from the first of Septem- 


When reseeding scratch the bare spots as deeply as possible working in some Vigoro or other good fertilizer. Sow 


the seed and roll with a light weight roller. 


Soil for new lawns should be worked to a depth of 5 or 6 inches and fertilizer (Vigoro) applied at the rate of 


5 pounds to 100 square feet. 
vigorous growth before cold weather starts. 


Sow 1 pound of seed to 200 square feet and be sure to apply enough water to insure 


6100 "The Dreer™ Lawn Grass 


“The Dreer” Lawn Grass produces a smooth even sod 
of finest texture altogether free from grasses which are 
inclined to produce clumps or knots. Such a lawn is bound 
to enhance your home grounds, providing a rich green 
setting that cannot be achieved in any other way. All 
grasses included in this superb mixture are permanent, fine 
bladed, and of a rich green color. Those who realize the 
great importance of a first class lawn will choose “The 
Dreer” in preference to all others. Contains Bent Grass 
and White Clover. Can also be supplied without clover. 


Lb. $1.05; 2 Ibs. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $4.90; 10 Ibs. $9.75; 
25 Ibs. $23.75; 100 Ibs. $90.00, delivered. 


6102 "Evergreen" Lawn Grass 


Though less expensive than The Dreer Lawn Grass this 
mixture gives exceptionally fine results. It produces a 
beautiful and permanent lawn of rich green color and 
velvety appearance. If not cut too short and well-watered 
during the dry season it can be depended upon to give 
entire satisfaction. It is blended according to our own 
special formula and includes White Clover. 


Lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.95; 5 lbs. $4.75; 10 Ibs. $9.25; 
25 Ibs. $22.50; 100 lbs. $85.00, delivered. 


6104 "Fairmount Park" Lawn Grass 


An excellent low-priced mixture suited to various soil 
conditions. It gives good results even on small city grass 
plots where the soil frequently is stiff and heavy. Con- 
tains some White Clover. 

Lb. 85c; 2 Ibs. $1.65; 5 Ibs. $4.00; 10 lbs. $7.75; 
25 Ibs. $18.75; 100 Ibs. $70.00, delivered. 


6110 "Shady Place"’ Lawn Grass 


Shaded areas should be seeded with this special mixture 
which contains varieties naturally suited to these condi- 
tions. It consists of extra-fine, heavy, and choice seed 
which will produce a thick and rich growth of deep green 
if fed regularly and watered properly. Free from Clover 
seed, 

Lb. $1.05; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $4.90; 10 Ibs. $9.75; 
25 Ibs. $23.75; 100 Ibs. $90.00, delivered. 


6112 "Terrace" Lawn Grass 


The use of our special Terrace Lawn Grass Mixture 
will prevent the many annoying features caused by the 
use of an ordinary mixture. It contains deep-rooting 
grasses including Bent Grass that hold the soil in place 
and White Clover. 

Lb. $1.05; 2 Ibs. $2.00; 5 Ibs. $4.90; 10 Ibs. $9.75; 
25 Ibs. $23.75; 100 lbs. $90.00, delivered. 


6120 White Dutch Clover 
? 


For an extra-heavy stand of clover in the lawn mix 2 
to 4 ounces with each pound of grass seed. 


Oz. 15c: % Ib. 40c; %4 Ib. 70c; Ib. $1.20; 5 Ibs. $5.25; 
delivered. 


Tailor-Made Lawn 


A high quality grass mixture pre-planted in pure cellu- 
lose wadding with organic fertilizer and root stimulating 
hormones. Ideal for Terraces, unroll on prepared soil, 
fix in place with pegs or a little soil, and water. Rolls 
contain 50 square feet, $2.00, postpaid. 


Green Manure — Cover Crops 


All authorities agree that the best way to keep up soil 
fertility is to sow cover crops in the fall and turn them 
under in the spring. 


6170 Domestic Rye Grass. Not so tall growing as Win- 
ter Rye and consequently easier to turn under in the 
spring. Makes an extensive fibrous root system. Lb. 
35c; 5 Ibs. $1.40, prepaid. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $4.85; 
100 lbs. $16.50. 

6627 Winter Rye. Lb. 35c; 5 Ibs. $1.10; 10 lbs. $1.80, 
prepaid. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $3.25; 100 lbs. $10.00. 
6655 Winter. Vetch. 1% lb. 35c; lb. 65c; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 
lbs. $4.80, prepaid. Not prepaid, 25 lbs. $10.75, 100 lbs. 

$40.00. 


; Re-Cleaned Bird Seed 


Oz. te Aa eyo, 
6203 Hem Sterilized) ....$0.10 $0.7. ‘ 5 
6206 Bird Ace LO OU ao soll) 40 1.40 2.60 
6200 Canary ...........--- 10 £5 ° 155 2.0 
6209 Millet, Large Yellow... .10 40 1.30 2.40 
6210 Millet, Red ........... 10 40 1.30 2.40 
6212 Sunflower ........... 5: tall) 60 2.79 5.00 
6215 Rape, Sweet Black.... .10 50 861.85 3.50 
6231 Parakeet Mixture ..... — ‘45° +1.45' 2.70 
6219 Canary Bird Mixture... — 45 165 3.00 
6223 Wild Bird Mixture..,.. — S35 a lecoeeeZ0U 


25 Ibs. $4.25; 100 Ibs. $15.00, not prepara. 


Bird Seed prices are prepaid except where quoted 
otherwise 


32 Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 202 North 21st Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa. 


FOUR MONTHS OF LILIES 


Lily Regal 


The individual varieties of Lilies do not bloom over an 
extended period of time, but you can have Lilies in bloom 
from the middle of June to the end of September by a 
careful selection of the varieties listed on this page. 

DELIVERY DATES: Candidum Lilies will be delivered 
in September, the other varieties in October or Novem- 
ber. 

Prepare the ground and mulch with straw or Peat Moss 
to keep from freezing until arrival of the Bulbs. 

CULTURAL DIRECTIONS are included with every order. 
40-554 Canadense Flavum (Canadian Lily). Bell-shaped 


yellow flowers spotted black. Blooms in June. 3 feet 
tall. 40c each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
40-555 Canadense Rubrum (Red Canadian Lily). Cop- 


pery-red blooms spotted black inside. 40c each; $4.00 
per doz.; $30.00 per 100: 

40-557 Candidum (Madonna Lily). Pure white flowers 
in large clusters on stately stems. Blooms in June. 
Must be planted in early fall. 4 feet tall. Extra-large 
bulbs: 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $38.00 per 100. 

40-558 Mammoth Bulbs: 65c each; $6.50 per doz.; $50.00 
per 100. 

40-560 Centifolium, Olympie Hybrids. 
ivory white blooms. Blooms in July. 8 feet tall. 60c 
each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 

40-563 Croceum (Orange Lily). Bright orange-yellow 
blooms spouce with black. Blooms in June. 3 feet 
tall. 55c each; $5.50 per doz,; $42.00 per 100. 

40-570 Formosanum (Dream or New Wonder Lily). 
Large white blooms tinted rose on the outside. Blooms 
from August to October. 4 feet tall. 40c each; $4.00 
per doz. - $30. 00 per 100. 

45-580 Henryi (Yellow Show 
blooms with chocolate spots. Blooms during July. 3 
feet tall. 60c each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 

40-591 Martagon (European Turk’s-Cap Lily). Large 
reflexed purple flowers spotted with black. Blooms in 


Large fragrant 


Lily). Apricot-yvellow 


July. 6 feet tall. 75c each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 
100. ; 
40-595 Pardalinum Giganteum (Sunset Lily). Clusters 


of scarlet blooms with the lower half of each petal 
bright gold, spotted with crimson. Blooms in July. 6 
feet tall. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $38.00 per 100. 

40-598 Princeps, George Cc. Creelman. Has large bell- 
shaped trumpet, pure white on the inside and brown on 
the outside. Blooms in July. 6 feet tall. 60c each; 
$6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 


40-599 Regale (Regal Lily). Large trumpet-shaped 
white blooms, yellow at me and shaded pink on the 
outside. Sweet-scented. Blooms in July. 5 feet tall. 
35c each; $3.25 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. 

40-600 Extra-large Bulbs: 45c each; $4.00 per doz.; 
$27.00 per 100. 

40-601 Regale, Pure White. A magnificent white strain. 
75c each; $7.50 per doz.; $58.00 per 100. 

40-602 Speciosum Album (White Show Lily). Large 
white Lily with a green band running through the cen- 


ter of each petal. Blooms in August. 4 feet tall. $1.00 
each; $10.00 per doz. : 
40-605 Speciosum Rubrum (Pink Show Lily). Rosy- 


Blooms in 
75c each; 


white flowers heavily spotted with crimson. 
September. 4 feet tall. Extra-large bulbs: 
$7.50 per doz.; $58.00 per 100. 

40-606 Mammoth Bulbs: 90c each; $9.00 per doz.; $70.00 
per 100. 

40-608 Superbum (Swamp Lily, American Turk’s Cap 


Lily). Glowing rich orange with darker spots. Blooms 
in August. 6 feet tall. 40c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 
per 100, 


40-610 Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). An enchanting small 
flowered gem with glistening scarlet-red blooms. Blooms 
in late May. 2 feet tall. 30c each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$18.00 per 100. 

40-611 Tenuifolium, 
flowers. Blooms in June. 
per doz.; $23.00 per 100. 

40-613 Testaceum (Nankeen Lily). Apricot blooms with 
showy orange anthers. Blooms during June and July. 
5 feet tall. $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 

40-615 Tigrinum Splendens (Tiger Lily). 


Golden Gleam. 
2 feet tall. 


Bright apricot 
35c each; $3.00 


Orange-red 


blooms with black spots. Blooms in August. 5 feet 
tall. 40c each; $3.50 per doz.; $26.00 per 100. 
40-565 Umbellatum Erectum (Candlestick Lily). The 


large open blooms are rich crimson spotted with black. 
Blooms in June. 3 feet tall. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; 
$38.00 per 100. 

40-621 Umbellatum, Golden Fleece. 
low flowers tipped scarlet. 
$58.00 per 100. 

40-623 Umbellatum, Orange Triumph. Fine hybrid 
growing up to 4 feet tall with 12 to 15 bright orange 
flowers. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $38.00 per 100. 

40-620 Willmottiae. Showy orange-red blooms with re- 

curved petals. Blooms July and August. 6 feet tall. 

60c each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 


Large orange-yel- 
75c each; $7.50 per doz.; 


Rubrum 


Ts; ily 


Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 202 North 21st Street, Philadelphia 3, Pa. 


The DREER DOZEN ROSES 


aM Autumn. A typical autumnal shade of burnt orange. Buds 

' : are ovoid and open full double. Delightfully different 
from the general run. $1.25 each. 

Edith Nellie Perkins. A galaxy of color, outside o/ petals 
orient-red shaded with orange-cerise, inside salmon 
pink suffused with orange. Very fragrant and very few 
thorns. $1.25 each. 

E. G. Hill. Vigorous free blooming scarlet without a 
trace of purple. One of the finer reds, very effective 
when in full bud. $1.25 each. 

Golden Rapture. Extra fine clear golden yellow. Full 
centered blooms on upright vigorous bushes. Glossy 
green foliage, and that old time Rose fragrance. $1.25 

Margaret McGredy. Almost a continuous bloomer; in 
good seasons there is hardly a week when roses cannot 
be picked. Extra large non-fading orange scarlet 
blooms. $1.25 each. 

McGredy's Scarlet. Do you want a Red, Red Rose? 
This is it. Strong, healthy plants, almost constantly in 
bloom. Technically listed crimson-scarlet, but it is our 
idea of red. $1.25 each. 

Mme. Jules Bouche. Long pointed, pure white buds open- 
ing to full centered white blooms with the faintest trace 
of primrose at the center. Fragrant and a continuous 
bloomer. $1.25 each. 

Roses will be shipped by express unless 10% is added for postage 


ROSES FOR FALL PLANTING 


The Dreer Dozen is nationally famous for quality. It gives you the finest collection of time tried Roses at 
a remarkably reasonable price. The varieties are changed from time to time to give you a wide range of 
colors and types. Each Rose is outstanding in its class, all strictly No. 1, 2-year-old, field-grown, grafted stock. 


Roses will be shipped early in November, but it is well to prepare the beds in advance; even to digging the 
holes and filling them with straw or leaves in case of an early freeze. All Roses will be properly pruned for 


ylanting. 
aa THE DREER DOZEN 


All Twelve, 1 Plant of Each, $15.00 Value, for $12.00 
($13.00 if you wish us to Prepay Shipping Charges) 


Pink Dawn 


Mrs. E. P. Thom. Long pointed, deep canary yel- 
low buds opening lighter. Considered by many 
to be the best of all yellow bedding Roses. Blooms e. 
continuously even in hot weather. $1.25 each. : 


Pink Dawn. Beautiful, long, deep rose buds opening 
to a lively pink. Flowers full double, containing 
more than 50 petals. Best planted in center of beds 


or in rear as it is taller growing than most varieties. 
$1.25 each. 


Poinsettia. Bright, rich scarlet, buds are long and pointed 
opening semi-double. Vigorous, fairly tall growing 
plants with glossy foliage. Spicy Tea Rose fragrance, 
and in constant bloom. $1.25 each. 


President Herbert Hoover. Tall growing, with flowers 
borne on long stems. Color best described as varying 
shades of orange from orange-scarlet to much lighter. 
Color lightens as flowers open. Foliage glossy and 
leathery. Very free blooming. $1.25 each. 


The Doctor. Pointed buds, full open flowers are enor- 
mous (5 to 6 inches across). Color is a pleasing soft 
silvery pink. One of the most fragrant of the modern 
Roses. Vigorous bushy growth. $1.25 each. shoe 

Roses will be shipped by express unless 10% is added for postage Poinsettia 


9 2 Stores in Philadelphia, Pa. 
202 North 21st St. 13 South 16th St. 
(Mail Address: 202 North 21st Street)