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Fancy- Leaved Caladiums 



Elxtra Early Colossal or 

 Midsummer Giant Cosmos 



Indispensable summer and autumn blooming plants producing their 

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

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

 S7.00 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 ricli 

 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, Sl-OO each; collection of 12 varieties, SIO.OO. 

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

 Large plants, S2.00, S2.50 and S5.00 each. 



CYPERUS (Umbrella Plant) 



Altemifolius. 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 Uberal supply of water. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



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 conservatory during the summer months, 

 for window bo.xes, or even for outdoor bedding in shady or semi-shady posi- 

 tions. Their culture is full}- 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 fiftj' distinct and beautiful varieties. 

 We offer special selecaons 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, 



§5.00. 



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 pubhc 

 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 

 abimdance of rich compost. When full size it stands six to ten feet high, 

 and bears immense light green leaves, three to four feet long by two and a 

 half wide. 



Each Per doz. 



Large Bulbs $0.30 §3.00 



First Size Bulbs 20 2.00 



Second Size 15 1.50 



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 countrj'. 



Per 100 



§20.00 



15.00 



10.00 



CESTRUM PARQUI 



(Night-blooming Jessamine) 



An interesting lender 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 onlj-. 25 cts. each; §2.5C per doz. 



CLERODENDRONS 



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. 



Falax. A beautiful variety, with very bright scarlet flowers, produced 

 during August and September in many-flowered terminal panicles; 

 it is of shrub-like habit and a grand plant for the conservatory. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Croton 



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



