. Dreer's midsummer list 1920. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Si HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SPRING FLOWERING BULBS. LlLiUM Candidum (Madonna Lily) White Calla {Riehardia j^tMopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best window plants. To aid pro- fuse blooming keep them dormant from the middle of June until the last of August; repot in good, rich soil, using 6 to 8-inch pot; give water, light and heat in abundance, and the r
. Dreer's midsummer list 1920. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Si HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—SPRING FLOWERING BULBS. LlLiUM Candidum (Madonna Lily) White Calla {Riehardia j^tMopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best window plants. To aid pro- fuse blooming keep them dormant from the middle of June until the last of August; repot in good, rich soil, using 6 to 8-inch pot; give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory. Dreer's Select I^ilium Candidum (Annunciation or Madonna Lily) This is one of the most popular of garden Lilies. The flowers are pure snow white and very fragrant, borne on long stems. To succeed with it, it should be planted early in the autumn; give the bulbs a light dusting with powdered sulphur, and do not cover with more than 2 inches of ioil; 3 to 4 feet; May and June. We have arranged for a large supply, and hope to have them ready for delivery not later than September. Each. Per Doz. Per 100. Large Bulbs $0 20 $2 00 $15 00 Extra Large Bulbs 25 2 50 18 00 Mammoth Bulbs 30 3 01) 22 00 I^II^IUM HARRISII (Bermuda Easter Lily) This is undoubtedly the best Lily for winter forcing, as it comes quickly into bloom. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure white, and delightfully fragrant. The freedom with which the flowers are produced is truly remarkable. Fine bulbs, 5 to 7 inches, 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Extra bulbs, 7 to 9 inches, 50 cts. each; $ per doz. These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house or conservatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot or hanging basket, which should be kept close to the light to prevent the foliage from growing too long. Bermuda Buttercup. Flowers of the purest bright buttercup yellow. Bowiei. Brilliant carmine rose. Grand Duchess. Extremely free-flowering, never being
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