GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 



PLANTS AND BULB^S 



Please read what we say regarding filling and forwarding of Plant Orders on page 119 

 Achimenes 



A plant closely allied to the Gloxinia and which will succeed 

 best under similar cultivation, see cultural notes on Gloxinias 

 in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs." Achimenes 

 are supplied in small corms or rhizomes and for best effect three 

 or more should be planted in a pot. They continue in flower 

 for a period of from 8 to 10 weeks. We offer six distinct varieties 

 with flowers averaging Ij inches in diameter. 



Ambroise Verschaffelt. Blush white with delicate tracings 

 of pale purple. 



Galatea. Large deep lavender. 



Magnifica. Beautiful violet blue. 



Purity. Large pure white. 



Purple King. A good rich purple. 



Supreme. Lavender with light center. 



25 cts. each; 3 corms for 50 cts.; S2.00 per doz. 



Agapanthus 



TJmbellatUS (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental 

 plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3 foot long 

 flower stalks and lasting a long time in bloom. A most desirable 

 plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on 

 the lawn or piazza. Strong flowering plants from 6-inch pots. 

 75 cts. each. 



Aglaonema 



Costatum. A dwarf-growing Aroid, suitable for the conserva- 

 tory or window garden. Very compact heart-shaped leaves of 

 dark, shining green, with white midrib and scattering blotches 

 of white. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Allamanda 



Hendersoni. A strong-growing variety, well suited for growing 

 on the pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for training on a 

 trellis; large, fragrant golden-yellow flowers. 50 cts. each. 



Williamsi. Forms a compact bushy plant with trusses of large 

 rich yellow flowers at every point; deliciously scented. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Aloysia (Lemon Verbena) 



Citriodora. The well-known papular pot or bedding plant, 

 grown for its richly fragrant foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrid. There is nothing that will 

 give the amateur greater pleasure for the window garden than 

 these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so easily managed. The 

 strain we offer is the finest that has ever been produced in this 

 country, strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with from four 

 to six gigantic blooms of the most perfect form, ranging in color 

 from pure white grounds with varied markings of rose, red and 

 crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, crimson, bright red, 

 cherry, and almost maroon. Cultural leaflet free on request. 

 We can supply either in mixture of light shades or in dark 

 shades. Large strong bulbs, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; 

 $60.00 per 100. 



Formosissima [Jacobean Lily). Brilliant crimson, free and 

 early. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Anthericum 



Mandaeanum. A splendid variety with narrow foliage, the 

 leaves being green on the edges with creamy white centre. 



Vittatum Picturatum. A most desirable plant for window 

 boxes, vases, or for growing as a single specimen in pot; long, 

 narrow green foliage with creamy white centre. 



35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrid Amaryllis 



Anthurium 



Andreanum. A pretty greenhouse plant, not only as a deco- 

 rative plant, but as a cut flower, their peculiar shaped flowers 

 frequently last on the plants from 2 to 3 months. We offer a 

 pretty light rose-colored variety in 4-inch pots at $1.50 each. 



Antigonon Leptopus 



(Mountain Rose) 



The pink or rosy-red colored form of this is one of the most 

 conspicuous and beautiful climbers grown in the Southern States, 

 verandas or trellises covered with same are extremely showy and 

 beautiful. In the north the Antigonon makes a splendid climber 

 for the greenhouse. 



In addition to the pink variety, we offer a pure white form which 

 is equally handsome, particularly when the two colors are planted 

 so as to intermingle in growth. Good plants of either pink or 

 white. 50 cts. each. 



Antirrhinums (Snapdragon) 



Large-flowering Half-dwarf. Popular plants for bedding 

 and for cutting. We can supply the six distinct and beautiful 

 varieties offered and described on page 65. Ready May 10th. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Aralia 



Handsome decorative foliage plants for the warm conservatory. 

 Elegantissima. Has very narrow finely divided foliage of a 

 peculiar metallic green color. 4-inch pots, $1 .50 each. 



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



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