SEASONABLE PLANTS FOR THE HOUSE AND GARDEN 



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Agapanthus Umbei.latus 



Agapanthus 



TJinbellatus (Blue Lily of the 

 Nile). A splendid ornament- 

 al plant, bearing clusters of 

 bright, blue flowers on 3 feet 

 long flower stalks 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 plants of 

 flowering size from 6-inch 

 pots, $1.00; 8-inch tubs, 

 $3.00; large 12-inch tubs, 

 i.OO each. 



Aloe 



Arborescens. An attractive 

 house plant, growing and 

 thriving under most adverse 

 conditions. Long narrow 

 leaves of heavy texture are 

 about two inches wide at the 

 stem, tapering to a point. 

 2-inch pots, 25 cts.; 3-inch pots, 50 cts.; 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



Anthurium (Flamingo Flower) 



Pretty greenhouse plants that have many good qualities, not 

 only as decorative plants, but also as cut flowers. Their peculiar 

 shaped flowers of rich coloring frequently last on the plant from 

 two to three months. 

 Scherzerianum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 



— Album. Creamy white flowers. 



— Atrosanguineum. Rich crimson-scarlet. 



— Rothschildianum. Creamy-white spotted crimson. 



Four and five inch pots, $3.00 each. 



Crassula 



Arborescens. Frequently but erroneously called Japanese 

 Rubber Plant. Heavy stems with thick fleshy leaves about 2 

 inches long. Very popular house plant, either as specimens or 

 for indoor rock and miniature gardens. Strong plants, 2-inch 

 pots, 25 cts.; 3-inch pots, 50 cts.; 4-inch, $1.00; 5-inch, $2.00; 

 6-inch, $3.00 each. Larger specimens, $5.00, $6.00 and $7.50 

 each. 



CyperUS (Umbrella Plant) 



Alternifolius. An excellent plant for the house, always pre- 

 senting an attractive appearance. It may be grown as a sub- 

 aquatic, and in any case should never lack a liberal supply of 

 water. 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Opuntia 

 Microdasys 



(Bunny Ear Cactus) 



A popular interesting Cactus 

 with thick, heavy joints of 

 elliptical form, of a bright 

 green color, covered with 

 numerous golden yellow bristles 

 which give it the name of 

 Orange Cactus, also known as 

 Bunny Ears on account of the 

 appearance of the young 

 growths as they develop. A 

 good house plant. Strong 

 young plants, 25 cts. each 



Aloe Arborescens 



Dreer's Autumn Catalogue ready September first wUl offer a comprehensive Ust of Hardy Plants 



suitable for fall planting 



