Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 31 
SELECT LIST OF \Vinter- flowering Plants. 
The following list has been especially grown for winter flowering, thus insuring the best results. F lete descripti 
list, see our Garden Calendar for 1898. 7 ¥ ee a auth eae 
ACACIA ARMATA. 
_A most desirable house plant, succeeding under the same condi- 
tions as an Azalea or Camellia; the bright canary-yellow globular 
flowers are produced in March and April; very effective. $1.00 
each. 
AGERATUM PRINCESS PAULINE. 
A novel variety of dwarf, compact habit, rarely exceeding 5 
inches in height. Its peculiarity consists of both blue and white 
being combined in the same flower, the body of the flower being 
white while the stamens, forming an outer ring, are sky-blue, 
giving the flower a pretty variegated appearance; an admirable 
window plant. 15 cts. each, 4 for 50 cts. 
ALLAMANDA WILLIAMSII. 
This handsome variety is entirely distinct from all others, being 
quite dwarf and in no way resembling a climber, but forming a 
compact bush with trusses of bloom at every point. The flowers 
are of a very rich yet delicate tint of yellow, and are deliciously 
scented. 26 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
ANTHURIUM (Flamingo Flower). 
Andreanum. <A _ beautiful plant, with large, brilliant scarlet 
flowers of a leathery texture, They remain in perfection for 
weeks, Strong plants, $1.50 each. 
Scherzerianum. One of the most striking, producing beau- 
tiful brilliant scarlet flowers, each of 
which remains from two to. three 
months in bloom. 650 cts. to $1.00 
each. 
AGERKATUM 
PRINCESS PAULINE. 
CHINESE AZALEAS. 
These beautiful plants are deservedly 
becoming more popular every season for 
window and conservatory decorations. 
The ease with which they can be grown, 
their diversity in color, and freedom of 
flowering, will always keep them in 
public favor. 
The plants we offer are all beautiful 
trained specimens, and even when not in 
flower are fine decorative plants. Our 
collection comprises the cream of the 
best Continental establishments; all the 
sizes offered will flower freely in proper 
season, 
Our collection embraces all the lead- 
ing colors, including crimson, white, rose, pink, variegated, 
blood-red, etc., etc. 
First size, 36 to 46 ins. in circum., $1 50 each, $15 00 per doz. 
Grande. Foliage bright, rich velvety 
green, principal veins elegantly banded 
with silvery white. When young, the 
leaves are of a violet rose color, beauti- 
fully marked. $1.00 each. 
CLERODENDRON 
BALFOURI. 
A beautiful green-house climber, and 
admirably suited for house culture, flow- 
ering most profusely with bright scarlet 
flowers, enveloped in a creamy white 
calyx. 16 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
ALLAMANDA WILLIAMSII. 
Second ‘ 36 ff it HERON: ORO ON 
Third “ec 30 ““ “cc 75 ce 7f 50 “ce e 
Good bushy young plants, 50. By CD) 7-6 
An extra fine lot of specimen plants. 5 to 6 feet in circum- 
ference, $5 00 each, $50 00 per doz. 
BOUVARDIAS. 
Shrubby plants, with corymbs of white, rose, crimson and 
scarlet flowers, blooming during the autumn and winter. Their 
dazzling richness of color makes them one of the most useful of 
our winter-blooming plants. We offer the following colors: 
Single and double white, single pink and scarlet. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
BOUGAINVILLEA GLABRA SANDERIANA. 
This beautiful free-flowering variety was introduced about three years ago, and 
on account of its free-blooming qualities has become very popular, especially as a 
plant for Easter decorations. It is of strong and rapid growth, and the brilliant 
rosy-crimson blossoms are produced from early in March until mid-summer; in 
fact, a plant will frequently flower the greater part of the year. Altogether it is 
a most desirable subject for the conservatory or window garden. 26 cts. each. 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 
Fine bushy plants 15 inches high. A choice assortment of 12 varieties, 75 cts. - SAC SAS tale 
each, $7.50 per doz. Stronger plants, 18 to 20 inches high, bushy. $1.00 each, yee 
$10.00 per doz. 
