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New Golukn Pandanus. 



Dreer's New Golden 

 Pandanus. 



(Pandanus Sanderi.) 



This sterling novelty was first sent out by us last 

 fall, and it is without doubt the most important addi- 

 tion in many years to the comparatively small list of 

 re. illy first-class decorative plants, and one that must 

 become valuable, not only in all decorations, but as 

 a plant for the conservatory, the window garden — in 

 fact, for any position vvhere a decorative plant is re- 

 quired, it giving a richness, life and glow of color 

 which cannot be secured with any ether subject. 



In general habit of growth it closely resembles P. 

 Veitclii, exceptmg that its leaves are longer and more 

 recurved, which gives the plant a more graceful ap- 

 pearance; but the main distinctive feature is its 

 coloring, which, instead of being white, as in P. 

 Vii/tki, is a rich golden-yellow, while the heart of 

 the phint presents a bronzy-or^mge Coloring, which is 

 brightest in the centre, gradually diminishing towards 

 the tips of the leaves. '1 he longitudinal striping of 

 the foliage shows much the same character as P. 

 Vtiichi, being generally, in alternate broader and 

 narrower stripes of gold and green, while in some 

 leaves one half is green and the other half gold. A 

 strong feature in favor of the new variety is that the 

 variegations in the foliage become stronger and more 

 pronounced as they grow older, while in P. Veilchi. 

 the older leaves usually lose the variegation entirely, 

 n the centre of the plant is strongest during the dull winter months, 

 minishing in depth and richness during the hot summer months. 



Beautiful specimen plants, 3 ft. hi 

 " " " 5 to (J" ' 



1 8-in pots,$]0 00 each. 

 10 •' " 15 00 " 

 12 " " 25 00 " 

 15 " tubs, 50 00 " 



We should add to the above that the bronzy-orange coloring 

 when a hi^hly-coloreil foliage plant is especially appreciated, di 



We have been very successful in propagating this plant, which enables us to offer it at prices which are remarkably low for such 

 a grand novelty. 

 Good strong young plants, in 3-inch pots $1 00 each. 



" " plants, 15 inches high, in 4-inch pots. . 1 50 " 



Beautiful specimens, 20 to 24 inches high, in 6-in. 



pots 3 00 " 



Beautiful specimens, 2^ feet high, in 7-inch pots. . . 5 00 " 



THE CRIMSON 



FOUNTAIN GRASS. 



(Pennisetum Macrophyllum Atrosanguiiieum.) 



This new plant, an introduction from New Guinea, is with- 

 out question a most valuable addition not only to our list ol 

 beautiful ornamental grasses, but to bedding plants. Its habit 

 of growtli is strong and vigorous, yet most elegant and grace- 

 ful ; the foliage, which is gracefully recurved, is I;} inches wide. 

 of a pleasing dark metallic, coppery-bronze, which, when at its 

 best during midsummer and fall, far surpasses in richnes^ 

 the finest of the bronze-leaved Cannas — a veritable Crim- 

 son Fountain. When grown as a specimen in the border or 

 on the lawn, and allowed to grow without cutting back, it 

 attains a height of about 4 feet, the ends of the shoots being 

 terminated by tawny crimson plumes 10 to 12 inches long. By 

 an occasional cutting back the jilants can be kept if desired 

 at a height of 2 to 3 feet. Interspersed with other ornamental 

 grasses, this new Pennisetum will add a life and color hitherto 

 unobtainable, while as an edging or border to a bed of Cannas 

 orCaladiuin Esculentum it stands in a class by itself. The 

 plants, when set out in early spring, do not show their rich 

 coloring, which, however, quickly developes, when planted in 

 the open bed or border. 



To introduce and popularize this novelty quickly we have 

 prepared an immense stock, which we offer at a low price, per- 

 mitting its use on an extensive scale. Good thrifty stock, 

 ready in .\pril, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 115.00 per 100. The Crimson Fountain Gkass. 



