i«6 in IIIENRTADREER -PHIIADELPHIA MmOARDEN^-'ORfENHOUSE PLANTS 



Dkeer's Selhct Gloxinas. 



Dreer's Select 

 Oloxiiiias. 



IIiBisci's Sinensis. 



The Gloxinia 

 ouglit to be one of 

 our common plants 

 because of its great beauty, 

 the profusion of its flowers 

 and its summer lilooming 

 habit. But it is not common, 

 by any means, and this fact 

 is attributable almost entirely 

 to the impression that pre- 

 vails to a great extent that it 

 is a very difficult plant 

 to grow — quite be- 

 yond the ability of the 

 amateur, in fact. Such 

 is not the case, how- 

 ever, if one goes at it 

 in the right way. 



Full cultural directions are given in our new book, " Dreer's Hints 

 on the Growing of Bulbs." Price, 50cts., or free if asked for at time of 

 ordering. 



We offer them in the following separate colors, viz.: Blue, Red, White, 

 Red with white border, Blue with white border; also in choicest mixed 

 colors. 15 cts. each; Sl.-oO per doz. ; §10.00 per 100. 



NEW e:^peror GI.0XI]\IA. 



(Gloxinia Hybrida Imperialis.) 



A new hybrid strain produced by crossing Sinningia Regina Hybrida with 

 the choicest strains of (jloxinias, resulting in a pl.int which not only em- 

 braces all the rich and varied colors of the Gloxinia, but in which the foliage 

 also is distinct and very ornamental, being of a reddish-brown or bronzy color, 

 with strongly projecting white veins, while the flowers are held very erect, 

 thus showing to full advantage. Strong bulbs, in choice mixed varieties, 

 26 cts. each; $2.. 50 per doz. 



HY ACIISTHUS CANDICAXS (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-sha|)ed flowers. 

 5 cts. each; .50 cts. per doz. 



HELIOTROPES (Cherry Pie). 



Heliotropes are great favorites, principally on account of 

 their delicious fragrance; ihey grow freely under glass, and 

 may be planted in the open border during the summer. 

 Centefleur. The l)est rich, deep violet variety. 

 Chieftain. Lilac; large truss; very fragrant. 

 Mme. de Blonay. The finest large-flowering white. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. 



HEI.ICONIA. 



Aurea Striata. Hothouse plant witli large, ornamental, 

 oblong leaves of deep glossy green, marked by curving 

 parallel lines of yellow; useful subject for exhibition 

 purposes. $1.00 each. 



HIBISCUS SINENSIS. 



(Chinese Hibiscua.) 



Well-known evergreen tender shrubs which may be either 

 grown in a pot or tub, or planted out during the summer. 

 They flower freely during the entire summer, and even in 

 the winter if kept in a light, sunny position in the house. 

 .A.S a rule, they flower more freely when grown in a pot or 

 tub, and when grown in this way the roots are kept in con- 

 finement, 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 de- 

 grees. 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. N'ery large single rose. 

 Miniatus Semi-plenus. The finest and most bril- 

 liant semi-double vermilion-siarlet, 

 with flowers 4 inches in diameter. 

 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 209. 



Helk 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser payins charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 

 to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



10 per cent* 



