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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



THE LORRAINE BEGONIAS. 



These are perfect gems, and undoubtedly the finest winter- 

 flowering plants we now possess. They grow from 12 to 15 

 inches high, and naturally form graceful, bushy specimens, 

 which from October until April are completely smothered with 

 their soft, delicately colored flowers. 

 Gloire de Lorraine. Soft rosy-pink, of fine form. 

 Light Pink Lorraine. Of a lighter shade of pink. 

 "Caledonia," or White Lorraine. White tinted rose. 



3-inch pots 25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz. 



4-inch pots 50" " 5.00 " 



Double Everfolooming Begonias. 



(Begonia Semperflorens fl. pi.) 



Valuable additions to the Begonia family, with pretty, double 

 flowers. The varieties offered are all of strong, vigorous habit, 

 and succeed admirably either bedded out in the full sunlight or 

 as pot plants. 



Antonin Daum. Deep black-green foliage ; extra large, full 

 flower of a shining carmine with pink centre. 



Boule de Neige. Large, full double white flowers, occasion- 

 ally lightly tinted with pink; light yellow stamens. 



Gloire du Montet. Flowers very double, opening a bright 

 carmine, changing to a clear pink as it expands. 



Triumph de Lorraine. Petals nicely imbricated; color on 

 opening a bright scarlet, changing to cherry-carmine when 

 fully opened. 



15 cts. each; the set of 4 varieties, 50 cts. 



New Begonia, " Bronze De Nancy." 



An interesting cross between Begonia Dregei and B. Olbia, 

 closely resembling in general form and foliage the latter variety, 

 i but of freer and more robust growth. Its flowers are white, 

 borne in drooping trusses, and contrast nicely with the bronzy- 

 green foliage. 25 cts. each. 



New Flowering Begonia, "Coral." 



In Begonia " Coral " we have a perfect gem. It is a shrubby 

 variety that flowers the whole year round. In habit of growth 

 and foliage it closely resembles the old Begonia Fuchsioides, 

 which is now rarely seen, but its flowers are of much larger size 

 and of a beautiful coral-red color. A real acquisition. 25 cts. 

 each ; $2.50 per doz. 



BEGONIA REX (Ornamental Leaved). 



Many improvements have been made in recent years in this 

 useful house planL Our collection, which contains some twenty 

 varieties, embraces all the good old varieties, as well as the best 

 of recent introduction. 15 cts. each; §1.50 per doz. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Sprengeri. Especially useful to grow as a pot plant for decorative 

 purposes or for planting in suspended baskets; the fronds are 

 frequently 4 feet long, of a rich shade of green, and most useful 

 for cutting, retaining their freshness after being cut for weeks. 15 

 cts. each; §1.50 per dozen; extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per dozen ; specimen plants, 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 



PlumOSUS Nanus. This graceful climbing Asparagus has foliage 

 finer than that of the most delicate fern, and will last for weeks 

 after being cut; an excellent house plant. 15 cts. and 25 cts. 

 each ; $1.50 and $2.50 per dozen. 



Tenuissimus. A beautiful species of climbing habit. Remarka- 

 ble for the extreme delicacy of its foliage. 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per dozen. 



CHINESE AZALEAS. 



These beautifui 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 beautifully trained specimens, and even 

 when not in flower are fine decorative plants. Our collection com- 

 prises the cream of the best European establishments ; all the sizes 

 offered will flower freely in proper season. 



First size, 36 to 45 inches in circumference, $1.50 each; $15.00 

 per dozen. 



Second size, 36 inches in circumference, $1.00 each; $10 00 per 

 dozen. 



Third size, 30 inches in circumference, 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per 

 dozen. 



Good bushy young plants, 50 cts. each; $5 00 per dozen. 

 An extra fine lot of specimen plants, 5 to 6 feet in circum- 

 ference, $4.00 each ; $45.00 per dozen. 



BEGONIAS (Standard Flowering Varieties). 

 Alba Picta. A pretty species, of compact growth ; the leaves 



are glossy green, fieely spotted with bright, silvery white. 

 Argentea Guttata. Foliage of rich green, spotted with 



silver. 

 Haageana. One of the finest Begonias yet introduced. The 



flowers, which are of the largest size, are of a creamy-white, 



with just sufficient pink to give them a bright, cheerful glow; 



the foliage is a bronzy-green above and red below. 

 Metallica. A fine erect-growing variety, with dark, rough 



leaves ; the surface is a lustrous bronze-green ; veins depressed 



and dark-red. 

 Rubra. Dark green leaves, flowers glossy scarlet rose. 

 Saundersoni. Scarlet flowers, in bloom continually. 

 Semperflorens Gigantea. Flowers brilliant carmine red, 



borne in large panicles well above the foliage. 

 Thurstonii. A distinct and pretty shrubby variety, with 



thick, heavy foliage, which is of a rich metallic-green above 



and bright red underneath ; the flowers are of a fine pink. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 8 varieties for $1.00. 



Bf.gonia Gloire de Lorraine. 



