GARDEN GREENHOUSE PLANTS: 11] 
Dreer’s SELECT GLOXINIAS. 
DREER’S SELECT GLOXINIAS. 
The following cultural notes have been written by Mr. Eben. 
E. Rexford expressly for this book: 
“<The Gloxinia ought to be one of our common plants be- 
cause 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—quite beyond the ability of the amateur, in fact. Such 
is not the case, however, if one goes at it in the right way. 
It is a plant thatis rather particular about the soil it grows in. 
Pot it in ordinary garden loam, and it will seldom do well. 
But give it a soil of one part loam, one part turfy matter or leaf- 
mold, and one part sharp sand, with a sprinkling of fine bone- 
meal, and it will flourish luxuriantly. 
The pots in which they are grown should be given the best of 
drainage, and great care should be taken in watering. A soil 
that becomes sour, or heavy from the excessive use of water, will 
almost invariably cause them to blast or drop their buds. Aim to keep the soil 
evenly moist, but never allow it to become like mud and remain so for any 
In watering, be very careful to 
They will be greatly injured by it. 
a pot with a small spout that can be thrust in among the foliage and deliver 
the water just where it is needed without its coming in contact with the 
They should be wintered in the man- 
length of time if you want fine Gloxinias. 
not let any get on their leaves, 
‘leaves. Never sprinkle this plant. 
ner advised for the Tuberous Begonia.’’ 
Our collection embraces all the popular varieties, ranging in color from 
the purest white through all the shades of crimson and purple, spotted and 
mottled. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
GLORIOSA (Climbing Lily). 
Superba. A splendid tropical climbing plant, easy to grow in a warm 
conservatory, grows 6 to 10 feet high, producing its gorgeous lily-like 
flowers, which open a bright yellow, changing to a deep scarlet through 
the summer and autumn. $1.00 each. 
HELICONTIA. 
Hot-house plants with large, ornamental foliage; useful subjects for ex- 
hibition purposes. 
Aurea Striata. 
curving parallel lines of yellow. $1.00 each. 
Iustris Rubricaulis, 
with bright red. $2.50 each. 
Large, oblong leaves of deep glossy green, marked by 
Deep green foliage, with veins and stems marked 
HELIOTROPES. 
Heliotropes are great favorites, principally on 
account of their delicious fragrance; they grow 
freely under glass, and may be planted in the 
open border during the summer. 
Albert Deleaux. Golden foliage, mottled 
green; flowers deep lavender. 
Chieftain. Lilac, large truss. 
Mme. Bruant. Very dark purple. 
Mme. de Blonay. Large truss, nearly pure 
white. 
Picciola. Violet-blue with white eye. 
The Czar. Deep purple, large flower. 
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 
50 cts. 
HIBISCUS SINENSIS. 
(Chinese Hibiscus.) 
Well-known evergreen tender shrubs which 
may be either grown in a pot or tub, or planted 
out during the summer. They flower freely dur- 
ing the entire summer, and even in the winter if 
kept in a light, sunny position in the house. Asa 
rule, they flower more freely when grown in a 
pot or tub, and when grown in this way the roots 
are kept in confinement and it is easier to handle 
them in the winter. They can also be kept over 
winter in a warm cellar or any place where the 
thermometer does not fall below 50 degrees. In 
such a position give only enough water to keep 
alive, never permitting the soil to become dust dry. 
Aurantiacus, Fine double pure salmon. 
Grandiflorus, Very large single rose. 
Miniatus Semi-plenus. The finest and most brilliant semi- 
double vermilion-scarlet, with flowers 4 inches in diameter. 
Set of 6 sorts, 
Peachblow. Large double flowers, of a soft pink, with 
deeper centre. 
Sub=Violacea, Flowers very large, of a beautiful carmine 
tinted violet. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; the set of 5 for 65 cts. 
The Hardy Hibiscus are offered on page 197. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 
(Cape Hyacinth.) 
A snow-white summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 
feet in height, gracefully surmounted with from 20 to 30 pure 
white, bell-shaped flowers. 5 cts. each; 50 cts, per doz.; by 
mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra. 
Use 
He: 1orrore 
We grow over 300,000 Dahlia roots annually, See list of varieties on pages 133 to 140. 
