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Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1899. 



Begonia Rex. 



BEGOIVIA REX 



(Ornamental-Leaved Varieties). 



We have a most beautiful col- 

 lection of this justly popular pot 

 plant in twelve very handsome va- 

 rieties. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; 

 $1.50 per doz. 



For Flowering Begonias, see 

 page 32. 



CAREX 



JAPONICA 

 TARIEGATA. 



An exquisitely graceful new Jap- 

 anese grass with slender green foliage edgeo with 

 white. It is extremely easy to grow and makes a 

 most excellent plant for house culture. 15 cts. 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



CROTONS. 



Olu- collection of this beautiful class of orna- 

 mental foliage plants embraces twelve of the most 

 distinct, high-colored varieties. As a pot plant for 

 the conservatory or window-garden, they have al- 

 ways been favorites. 30 cts. each ; §3.00 per 

 doz. 



CYCA5 REVOLUTA 



(SAGO PALiML). 



These are magnificent plants of noble and majestic habit, and most im- 

 pressive. They are probably the most valuable decorative plants grown, 

 both for lawn and house decoration ; their heavy glossy, deep green 

 fronds resist alike the gas, dust, and cold, to which decorative plants are 

 frequently exposed. We grow an immense stock of them, and have this 

 season an exceptionally fine lot in popular sizes for house decoration. 

 (See cut.) 



Each. 



Pretty small plants 50 cts. and §1 .00 



Plants with stems 4 to 6 in. high, 7 to 8 leaves, 15 to 18 in. long. ] 50 



6 " 10 " 12 " 18 " 20 " .3 00 



8 " 12 " 15 " 20 " 24 " .5 00 



Specimen plants, sizes of which will be given on application, §7.50, 



SIO.OO, S12.50,'and §15-00 each. 



CYPERUS. 



Papyrus {Egyptiaji Paper Plant). This makes a most desirable pot 

 plant for the window-garden or conservatory. The stems are triangu- 

 lar and are surmounted by a tuft of long, thread-like leaves, which 

 gives the plant a graceful and striking appearance. 25 cts. each. 



Alternifolius {Umbrc-lla Plant). An excellent plant for growing 





in water or damp places; will 

 thrive in any good soil, and al- 

 ways presents a green and attrac- 

 tive appearance. (See cut.) 15 

 cts. and 25 cts. each. 

 Alternifolius variegata. 

 A beautiful variegated form of 

 the Umbrella Plant. 50 cts. 

 each. 



DIEFFENBACHIA 

 BAUSEI. 



One of the prettiest of the genus, 



with yellowish-green foliage which 



is margined and irregularly blotched with dark 



green, and profusely spotted with white ; a fine 



greenhouse decorative plant. 50 cts. each. 



FARFUGIUM GRANDE. 



. A beautiful ornamental foliage plant either for pot 

 culture or for planting in open border in a shaded 

 position ; the leaves are 8 to 10 inches in diameter, 

 of a thick leathery texture, dark green in color, 

 with bright yellow spots. 25 cts. each, §2.50 per 

 doz. 



Cycas Revoluta. 



PHKUS Alternifolius. 



FICUS (Rubber Plant). 



Elastica. The well-known India Rubber Tree, 

 one of the very best plants for table or parlor dec- 

 oration. Its thick, leathery leaves enable it to 

 stand excessive heat and dryness. 



4-inch pots, 10 inches high § 50 each. 



5 " " 15 " " 75 " 



6 " " 24 " " 1 00 " 



Elastica varieg'ata. This is one of tlie finest 



decorative ornamental foliage plants of late intro- 

 duction. In habit and growth it is like the ordi- 

 nary P. elastica, but the leaves of this novel plant 

 have a pleasing yellow variegation throughout. 

 (See cut.) Fine plants, 4-inch pots, 10 to 12 

 inches high, $1.00 each. 



MARAISTA. 



Valuable decorative stove plants, remarkable for 

 their richness and beauty of their varied foliage. 

 3Iakoyana. 50 cts. each. 

 Masaug-eana. 25 cts. each. 

 Zebrina. 50 cts. each. 



Ficus Elastica 

 Variegata. 



