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Fancy-Leaved Cal.vdiums 



Fancy-leaved Caladiums 



No other summer foliage plant equals the Fancy Caladiums in 

 rich and gorgeous, yet soft coloring. All of the varieties are of 

 marvellous beauty for the furnishing of the conser\'atory during 

 the summer months, for window boxes, or even for outdoor bedding 

 in shady or semi-shady positions. Their culture is fully described 

 in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs." Price, 25 

 cts. per copy, or will be sent free to customers if asked for at time 

 of ordering. 



Our collection consists of more than fifty distinct and beautiful 

 varieties. We offer special selections as under: 

 Choice Standard Varieties. 30 cts. each; §20.00 per 100; 



set of 12 distinct sorts, $3.00. 

 Extra Choice New and Rare Varieties. 50 cts. each; set 



of 12 sorts, S5.00. 



Caladium Esculentum 



(Elephant's Ear) 



One of the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders, or for planting 

 out upon the lawn; they are used extensively in many of the public parks where 

 their decorative value is greatly appreciated. To obtain the best results it should 

 be planted where it will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of rich compost- 

 When full size it stands six to ten feet high, and bears immense light green leavesi 

 three to four feet long by two and a half wide. 



Each 



Large Bulbs SO 30 



First Size Bulbs 20 



Second Size Bulbs 15 



Cestrum Parqui 



(Night-blooming Jessamine) 



An interesting tender shrub of easy cultivation, either for pot culture 

 or for planting in the garden when the weather gets warm, with small 

 greenish white flowers of delightful fragrance, which is dispensed during 

 the night only. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Clerodendron 



Balfouri. A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably suited for house 

 culture, flowering most profusely with bright scarlet flowers, enveloped in a 

 creamy-white calyx. Strong plants, 25 cts. each. Extra large plants, 50 cts. 

 each. 



Dreer's Select Dahlias 



We offer on pages 139 to 154, a collection of nearly 300 varieties in the various 

 types, probably the largest and most select list offered in this country. 



Clivia Miniata (imantophyiium) 



A pretty lily-like plant of the easiest cidture, and a most desirable 

 house plant, it flowers during the spring and summer months, remaining 

 in bloom for a long period. The flowers are about 2 inches long, and are 

 borne in dense clusters from 10 to 20 flowers each; in color it is of a fine 

 orange-red, shading to buff. 3 inch pots, 50 cts. ^each; 5-inch pots, 

 $1.50 each. 



Elxtra Early Colossal or 

 Midsummer Giant Cosmos 



Indispensable summer and autumn blooming plants producing their 

 artistic blossoms ia lavish profusion. Plants ready May 1. We can 

 supply White, Pink and Crimson. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; 

 $8.00 per 100. 



Crotons 



Nothing can excel the beauty and richness of coloring that is found in 

 this class of plants. They are beautiful as pot plants for the conserva- 

 tory, making handsome specimens for decoratiVe and exhibition purposes 

 In the latitude of Philadelphia and southward they are wonderfully 

 effective for summer bedding, presenting a glorious medley of rich 

 variegated colors not found in any other class of plants. 



We offer a choice assortment embracing the best standard varieties as 

 well as the most desirable recent introductions. 



Plants in 3-inch pots, $1.00 each; collection of 12 varieties, $10.00. 



Plants in 4-inch pots, $1.50 each; collection of 12 varieties, $15.00. 



Large plants, $2.00, $2.50 and $5.00. each. 



CyperUS (Umbrella Plant) 



Alternifolius. An excellent plant for the house. Will thrive in 

 any good soil, and always presents a green and attractive appear- 

 ance. It may be grown as a sub-aquatic, and in any case should 

 never lack a liberal supply of water. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



Dieffenbachia 



Brasiliensis. A handsome decorative plant for the warm con- 

 servatory with large foliage of a dark green color, profusely 

 spotted with blotches of white and pale green. $1.00 each. 



Per doz. 



Per 100 



$3 00 



$20 00 



2 00 



15 00 



1 50 



10 00 --^H- 



Croton 



Dreer's Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 136 to 138 



