FS] CARDEN “GREENHOUSE PLANTS |[|f] 128 
DREER’S SUPERB 
LATE-BRANCHING ASTERS 
This is the finest type of China Aster for the amateur, being of 
| strong, robust habit, growing 24 feet high and bearing their large 
Chrysanthemum-like flowers from August to October. We can sup- 
ply nice plants in May and June of the 8 distinct colors offered be- 
| low. Illustrated in colors and fully described on page 53. 
Azure Blue. A deep rich lavender. 
Deep Crimson. Rich and glowing. 
Deep Rose. Distinct and fine. 
Pale Lavender. Exquisite grayish-blue. 
Deep Purple. A rich royal shade. 
Rose=pink. A lovely shade; very popular. 
Shell=pink. Soft and dainty. 
Pure White. Perfect in its purity. 
75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
CALLAS (Richardia) 
The varieties offered below succeed best when treated in the same 
| manner as Gladiolus, Tuberoses and other summer-flowering bulbs. 
"They should be planted in the open 
border in a dormant condition when \ 
danger from frost is over in spring, 
and will then flower during the sum- 
| mer months. In the autumn dig and 
store through the winter as you would 
_ potatoes. 
_ Golden Yellow (Richardia Hl- 
liottiana). Thisis the best of the 
yellow Callas, its flowers being as 
large as the popular white variety, 
but of a rich, lustrous golden-yel- 
low of velvety texture; the foliage 
with translucent 
er ae 
is dark green, 
creamy-white spots, which adds 
much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Spotted Leaf (Richardia alba 
_ maculata). Leaves deep green, 
__with numerous white spots. The 
flowers are white, with a black 
‘centre. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz 
Gotpen YELLOW 
CALLA 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 
FANCY-LEAVED 
CALADIUMS 
No other summer foliage plant 
equals the Fancy Caladiums in 
rich and gorgeous, yet soft color- 
ing. Allof the varieties are of mar- 
vellous beauty for the furnishing 
of the conservatory during the 
summer months, for window 
boxes, or even for outdoor bed- 
ding in shady or semi-shady posi- 
tions. Their culture is fully de- 
scribed in our new book, ‘‘Dreer’s 
Hints on the Growing of Bulbs.”’ 
Price, 25 cts., or will be sent free 
to customers if aked for at time of 
ordering. 
Our collection consists of more 
than fifty distinct and beautiful 
varieties. We offer special se- 
lections as under: 
Choice Standard Varieties. 30 cts. each; set of 12 sorts, 
$3.00. 
Extra Choice New and Rare Varieties. 
set of 12 sorts, $5.00. 
50 cts. each; 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 
(Elephant’s Ear) 
One of the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders, 
or for planting out upon the lawn; they are used extensively in 
many of the public parks, where their decorative value is greatly 
appreciated. To obtain the best results it should be planted 
where it will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of rich 
compost. When full size it stands 6 to 10 feet high, and hears 
immense light green leaves, 3 to 4 feet long by 2% feet wide. 
Eacu Per Doz. Per 100 
Large Bulbs.................---- 25c. $250 $15 00 
First Size Bulbs... .............. 15c. 150 10 00 
Caraprum Escutentum (Elephant’s Ear) Second Size ‘“ aacnconagaccsaes ine 1 00 6 00 
