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Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1899. 



Begonia Semperflorens Gigantea. 



Winter=Flowerin^ Begonias 



Haag'eana. One of the finest ornamental flowering Begonias. It is 



of strong erect habit, producing naturally very symmetrical plants.; 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 of 



large size, but not coarse, is of a bronzy green above and red below ; it 



makes an admirable pot plant. 

 Arg'eiltea Guttata. Foliage of large size, of rich green spotted 



with silver; a beautiful variety. 

 3Ietallica. A fine erect-growing variety, with dark, rough leaves; the 



surface is a lustrous bronze green ; veins depressed and dark red. 

 Kulira. Dark green leaves ; flowers scarlet rose, glossy and wa.\-like. 

 SeiuperfloreilS Gigantea. Flowers brilliant carmine-red, borne 



in large panicles well above the foliage. 

 Tliurstouii. A distinct and pretty shrubby variety, with thick, heavy 



foliage, which is of a rich metallic-green above and bright red under- 

 neath ; the flowers are of a fine pink, rising well above the foliage. 

 Price, any of the above, 15c. each; $1..50 per doz. Set of 6 for Toe. 



CAMBLI.IA JAPONICA. 



Fine bushy plants 1.5 inches high. A choice assortment of 12 varie- 

 ties, 75 cts. each; 87.50 per doz. Stronger plants, 18 to 20 inches 

 high, bushy, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



CINERARIA. 



Our strain of Cineraria cannot be surpassed either for size of flowers 

 or beauty of color. Many of the blooms measure 3 inches in diameter. 

 We have received very flattering reports from florists and private gar- 

 deners of their success with our Cinerarias. Fine young plants ready 

 October loth. 10 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz. 



CLERODENDRON BAI.FOURI. 



A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably suited for house culture, flowering most profusely with bright scarlet flowers, 

 enveloped in a creamy white calyx. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



SELECT LIST OF CARNATIONS. 



Armazindy. Pure white, very lightly penciled with scarlet. 

 America. The ideal scarlet, free and early. 

 Bou-Ton. Bright warm scarlet, large deeply fringed flowers. 



Buttercup. Rich golden-yellow, with a few streaks of clear carmine. 

 The florets are full and very double. 



Eldorado. Canary yellow, tipped rosy carmine. 



Evaliue. A large pure white, of fine form and very free. 

 Flora Hill. This grand white has made a sensation wherever 

 shown ; stems long and moderately stiff, calyx strong, very free 

 in bloom, perfecting grand flowers. 

 Gen. Gomez. Brilliant cardinal maroon. 

 Gen, Maceo. The finest crimson yet introduced. 

 Glacier. Purest snow white, a fine flower. 

 Gold Nug'g'et. Light yellow, faintly striped with red. 

 Helen Keller. Wliite striped carmine. 

 Lily Dean. Pure white ground with delicate penciling 

 of clear pink. 

 Mayor Piug'ree. Clear lemon-yellow, lightly marked with 

 pink and occasionally splashed with white. 

 Mrs. Geo. M. Bradt. Clear white, heavily edged and striped scarlet, 

 a well-rounded deep flower. 

 Mrs. Jas. Dean. Clear silvery pink, delicate yet brilliant. 

 New York. Bright cerise pink, a fine flower. 

 William Scott. Growth vigorous, very free blooming, flowers large and never 

 bursting; of a rich pink color; stems very long, holding the flowers erect. 

 Price, any of the above strong field-grown plants, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15 00 per 100. Set of 18 for §.3.50. 



GARDENIA FLORIDA (Cape Jessamine). 



A popular well-known plant with delightfully pure white flowers, blooming from May to 

 July. 25 to 50 cts. each. 



GENISTA FRAGRANS. 



- ..lost desirable spring-flowering plan', producing its fragrant bright golden-yellow flowers in the 

 greatest profusion ; as a window plant it is unsurpassed. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1.00. 



GERANIUinS. 



Of this useful" class of plants we offer a large selection, either single, douiile, or variegated. For list, see 

 Spring Catalogue. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



HEEIOTROPES. 



Six finest varieties, embracing all the l^e^t light nnd dark shades. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Carnation Flora Hill. 



