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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



The Tuberniis-Rootei] Beijonias ;iiv among the luiiuisoiiiest of our simimer-floweriiig bulbs. They are not grown to 

 the extent they should he, as they require no more eare than Geraniums, have as fine a range of color, and will bloom 

 continuously throughout the sununer, even when Oeranitinis droo]) through lack (\f moisture and fail to unfold their 

 dowers. Planted cither in ^!ic rockery or Hower border, they rival the Geraniums witli their rich and varied colors, 

 ranging from the niiist delicate shade of yellow an<l salmon to the most striking.crimson and scarlet. We hare made 

 a specialty of these cliarming plants for several years, have tried them thoronghly, and have ro hesitation in saying 

 they are destined to )ilay a very important part iu the bedding of the near futiiie. AVith us they have bloomed 

 profYisely when plantcildiit on rock-work or in the open ground, and have been a decided attraction. 



Bright !Scarlet, Orange Scarlet, Crimson Scarlet, Pink, White, Vollow, 30 cts. each ; S3.00 per dozen. 

 Mixed Single, :-'"> cis. each ; S-.-^O per ilozen. .Mixed Doiibic, .">(> cts. each ; .S5.00 per dozeu. 



NEW BEGONIAS OF 1887. 



Alba Picta. A pretty species from Brazil, distinct in 

 character. It is shrubby in liabit and of compact 

 growth. The leaves are glossy green, freely spotted 

 with bright silvery while. "Will make a really useful 

 and pretty plant for decorative purposes. 25 els. each. 



Diadenia. A new upright-growing species with deeply 

 cut foliage of a rich green, sj)otted with silvery white ; 

 a most distinct a»d pretty variety. 



Gloriede Sceaiix. Oneof the fineSjttlowerin^ Begonias 

 introduced for many years.; it is of upright habit, pro- 

 ducing during the entire winter large, open, flat flow- 

 ers of a soft silky pink, contrasiing well.js^Jth the rich 

 bronzy green foliage. 



Olbia. 6vate deeply lobed leaver, with sunken veins. 

 The raised portions are marked with silvery blotches. 



Rubella. A very ornamental Indian species belonging 

 to the Ricinifolia section. Leaves blotched red, with 

 purplish bine ribs on ujijier surface, under side red. 

 50 cts. each,, e.voept wliere noted : set of .5, -^1.75. 



BEGONIAS. 



Very useftil and effective plants for vases and baskets, 

 or for bedding out in half-shady places on the lawn. They 

 flower profusely during summer and winter, and are among 

 the best plants for house decoration. 

 .\lba Perfecta Grandiflora. Similar to Rubra in 



habit and foliage, but of a pure white color. 

 Foliosa. "White flowers ; fine, neatly-cut foliage. 

 Rubra. Dark green leaves, flowers .scarlet rose, glos.sy 



and wax-like. 

 Sanndersoni. Scarlet flowers, dwarf habit ; in bloom 



continually. 

 Semperfloreiis Rosea. Light rose pink, flowers o?" 



large size , a continuous bloomer. 

 Weltonieiisis Alba. Pure white. 



20 cts. each ; set of 6, $1.00. 



Glorie de Sceaux. 



