
NEW RED 
BALSAM APPLE. 
(Momordica involucrata.) 
An entirely new sort from the Natal Mountains. Itisa 
most excellent climber, requiring no tying up, as the claw- 
shaped tendrils will hold fast as does the Ampelopsis. 
The vines_are strong, climb high and in every direction, 
rapidly covering trellises, arbors, ete., with vivid green, 
deeply cut foliage. The flowers are borne in profusion 
and are very Jarge; some are creamy white dotted with 
blaek, and others pure white with red pistils. They are 
succeeded by beautiful sulphur-yellow fruits two inches 
long, which change to rich carmine-scarlet; when ripe 
they burst and show the seeds of blood-red color. 
No. 6119. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkt., 25 ets. 
NICOTIANA COLOSSEA (Giant Tobacco). 
Among ornamental foliage plants coming to perfection 
the first season, this novelty ranks foremost. The leaves, 
of about 3 feet in length by 18 to 20 inches in breadth, are 
erect at first, gracefully bending downward successively. 
When young, they are downy and of a reddish tint, chang- 
ing to a glossy dark green later on, this lovely green con- 
trasting beautifully with the reddish brown ribs. The 
plants, being of branching habit and of robust growth, 
and the leaves, being very tough, are never damaged by 
wind orrain. It is well adapted for subtropical garden- 
ing, either as single specimens or for groups with other 
ornamental-leaved plants. 
No. 6193. 
Per pkt. 35 cts. 


STREPTOCARPUS, NEW HYBRIDS. 
This beautiful new race of Streptocarpus originated at 
Kew Gardens, and has been greatly improved by hybridiz- 
ation and selection, and is now offered in a great variety of 
striking and beautiful colors. These new hybrids are re- 
markable for their abundance of bloom and the continuous 
succession in which the flowers are produced for about 
four months in summer and early autumn, and also for the 
long time the individual flowers last in perfection. The 
plant is a greenhouse perennial of dwarf, neat habit, grow- 
ing about 9 inches high. Seedling plants produced from 
two to five bloom on a stem the first season, and generally 
throw up fifteen to twenty-five flower spikes. As the 
plant becomes older and stronger the flowers are produced 
in greater abundance. 
If seed is sown in January and February, the plants 
DREER'S GARDEN 
.and produced in the greatest profusion. 

come into bloom the following June and July, and con- 
tinue flowering freely until the end of September: and 
October. 
No. 6588. Per pkt. 60 cts. 
CALENDAR. 

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NUM CAPSICASTRUM, 
LITTLE GEM. 
This is a very useful pot plant for winter decoration in 
SOLA 
any situation where a bright color is desirable. It is of a 
dwarf branching habit, scarcely exceeding 9 Mmehes in 
height; leaves small and oval shaped; berries globular, 
of the size of a red currant, and bright scarlet in color 
Very ornamental. 
No. 6566. Per pkt., 25 ets. — 
STOCK, PRINCESS ALICE. 
(Cut and Come Again.) 
A fine perpetual blooming Stock, growing about two- 
feet high. If sown early, it commences blooming in 
June and continues until Gestroyed by frost. Its most yalu- — 
able feature is that it produces perfect flowers during Sep- 
tember and October, when other varieties sown at the same 
time have faded. It throws out numerous side branches 
bearing clusters of very double pure white fragrant blos- 
soms, and is excellent for cutting. , 
No. 6606. Per pkt., 15 ets. 
TYDAA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA. 
One of the most valuable greenhouse plants. Itstandsin 
favor with the well-know Cinerarias and is a fit compan- 
ion tothem. The flowers are mostly tinged and spotted with 
brown, yellow, carmine, scarlet and white, which render it 
with the velvety green and brown foliage a decorative 
plant which should be in every greenhouse and conserya- 
tory. No. 6688. 50 cts. : 
PRIMROSE, DEAN’S NEW HARDY 
HYBRIDS. — 
These very beautiful hardy plants are similar in growth 
to the common yellow Primrose, but produce myriads of 
flowers in the richest and most enchanting shades of color. 
They are of the easiest cultivation. 
No. 6435. Per pkt., 25 ets. 
SALVIA COCCINEA LACTEA. A pure white 
Sage of the same form and habit as Salvia coccinea. A 
free blooming and easily grown variety. 
No. 6499. Pkt. 20 cts, 
SALVIA SPLENDENS, ‘“INGENIEUR 
CLAVENAD.’? A new and splendid variety, with 
large flower spikes, of a brilliant scarlet, produced in great 
profusion, lasting until frost. 
No. 6501. Per pkt., 20 ets. ; 
VERBENA COMPACTA, SNOWBALL. This 
yariety grows into a compact bush instead of being of 
straggling habit. The umbels are large and bear medium- 
sized pure white flowers. As it can be kept down to a. 
height of 5 or 6 inches, it will doubtless prove of value as 
an edging plant. No. 6711. Pkt. 20 cts. ; 
WALLFLOWER, PRIMROSE DAME. This 
new Wallflower is entirely different in color of flower 
from any sort yet known, being of a beautiful clear prim- 
rose yellow, a color which contrasts well with the dark 
green foliage. 
No. 6732. Pkt. 20 cts. 



