32 Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 
Winter-Flowering Begonias. 
Gloire de Lorraine. This is undoubtedly the greatest 
gem in winter-flowering Begonias yet introduced, and is now 
offered for the first time. A few plants exhibited during the 
past winter attracted much attention, and it is certain to be- 
come a popular favorite, It grows from 10 to 12 inches 
high, forming naturally, graceful, bushy specimens which 
from October to April are completely hidden in soft, rosy 
pink flowers. (See cut.) Young plants, 50 cts. each, $5.00 
per doz. 
Haageana. One of the finest ornamental flowering Bego- 
nias. It is of strong erect habit, producing naturally very 
symmetrical plants; the flowers, which are of the largest 
size, are of a creamy white with just sufficient pink to give 
them a bright cheeriul glow; the foliage is of large size, but 
not coarse, is of a bronzy green above and red below; it 
makes an admirable pot plant. 
Argentea Guttata. Foliage of large size, of rich green 
spotted with silver; a beautiful variety. 
Metalliea. A fine erect-growing variety, with dark, rough 
leaves; the surface is a lustrous bronze green; veins de- 
pressed and dark red. 
Rubra. Dark green leaves ; flowers scarlet rose, glossy and 
wax-like. 
Semperflorens Gigantea. Flowers brilliant carmine- 
red, borne in large panicles well above the foliage. 
Thurstonii. A distinct and pretty shrubby variety, with BecGonra GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. 
thick, heavy foliage, which is of a rich metallic-green above 
and bright red underneath; the flowers are of a fine pink, rising well above the foliage. 
Price any of the above, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., except where noted. 
CINERARIA. 
Our strain of Cineraria cannot be surpassed either for size of flowers or beauty of color. Many of the blooms measure 3 
inches in diameter. We have received very flattering reports from florists and private gardeners of their success with our Cine- 
rarias. Fine young plants ready October 15th. .10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz. 
SELECT LIST OF CARNATIONS. 
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eae Alaska. Very pure fine large white. 
Me Sy REN Bon-Ton. Bright warm scarlet, large deeply fringed flowers. 
YY “Pop is Buttereup. Rich golden-yellow, with a few streaks of clear carmine. 
i) A x Vi > The florets are full and very double. 
A) Ve Y Eldorado. Canary yellow, tipped rosy carmine. 
Gj >A Empress. Magnificent rich crimson, finely fringed, extra fragrant, 
Flora Hill. This grand white has made a sensation wherever 
shown; stems long and moderately stiff, calyx strong, very free in 
bloom, perfecting grand flowers. 
John Young. Very double, snow white, deeply fringed, strong 
clove fragrance. 
Jubilee. Beautiful rich scarlet, of immense size. 
Lizzie MeGowan. An elegant white variety, large, full, and 
very attractive. 
Mayor Pingree. Clear lemon-yellow, lightly marked with pink and 
occasionally splashed with white. 
Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. Clear white, heavily edged and striped scarlet, a 
well-rounded deep flower. : 
Mrs. Jas. Dean. Clear silvery pink, delicate yet brilliant. 
New York. Bright cerise pink, a fine flower. 
Portia. Finest rich scarlet. 
Rose Queen. Soft pure rose, large and well formed. 
Thomas Cartledge. A beautiful carmine. Vigorous grower, early to come in 
flower. — 
White Cloud. A fine large white. 
William Scott. Growth vigorous, very free blooming, flowers large and never 
bursting; of a rich pink color; stems very long, holding the flowers erect. 
Price any of the above strong field-grown plants, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 
100. Set of 18 for $3.50. . 
GARDENIA FLORIDA (Cape Jessamine). 
A popular well-known plant with delightfully fragrant pure white flowers, blooming from May to 
July. 25 to 50 cts. each. 
GENISTA FRAGRANS. 
A most desirable spring-flowering plant, producing its fragrant bright golden-yellow flowers in the greatest pro- 
fusion; as a window plant it is unsurpassed. 30 cts. each, 4 for $1.00. 
GERANIUMS. 
Of this useful class of plants we offer a large selection, either single, double or variegated. For list, see Spring Cata- 
CARNATION Fiora Hitt. logue. 16 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
HELIOTROPES. 
Six finest varieties, embracing all the best light and dark shades. 16 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
