. Dreer's Select Gloxinias Dreer's Select Gloxinias The Gloxinia ought to be one of our common plants because of its great beauty, the profusion of its flowers, and its summer blooming habit. But it is not common, by any means, and this fact is attributable almost entirely to the impression that prevails to a great extent that it is a very difficult plant to grow. Such is not the case, however, if one goes at it in the right way. Full cultural directions are given in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of ; Price, 25c, or free if asked for at time of ordering. Separate Colo
. Dreer's Select Gloxinias Dreer's Select Gloxinias The Gloxinia ought to be one of our common plants because of its great beauty, the profusion of its flowers, and its summer blooming habit. But it is not common, by any means, and this fact is attributable almost entirely to the impression that prevails to a great extent that it is a very difficult plant to grow. Such is not the case, however, if one goes at it in the right way. Full cultural directions are given in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of ; Price, 25c, or free if asked for at time of ordering. Separate Colors: Blue, Red, White, and Tigered or Spotted. Any of these colors: 35c each; $ per doz. Choicest Mixed Colors. A splendid mixture of many colors, per doz. 30c each; $ Lilium—Summer-Flowering Lilies All herbaceous borders should have a few Lilies scattered through them. The sorts offered below can be planted with excellent results during the early spring months. It is in the hardy border that Lilies do best, as they get the benefit of the shade of the surrounding plants, which is so necessary for their welfare. The varieties that should be planted in the autumn, are offered in our autumn catalogue. Auratum (Gold Banded Lily of Japan). Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are delicate ivory white, thickly studded with deep crimson spots, and striped through the center with golden yellow. 3 to 5 feet high. Blooming during July and September. Extra large flowering bulbs, 35c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Elegans Mixed. This is the most satisfactory Lily for the garden and indoors bearing during June brilliant cup-shaped flowers in upright umbels on stems 2 feet high. Includes shades of apricot, coral, rose, orange, scarlet, and crimson. Sold in mixture only. 25c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Henryi. This beautiful and rare variety has been called the yellow Speciosum. The flowers are rich apricot yellow with a few brown spot
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