Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1897. 



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Chinese Azalea. 



ASPIDISTRA. 



IiUl'idLa. A very useful and 

 durable decorative plant of strong 

 growth ; will succeed in any posi- 

 tion ; an excellent hall or corridor 

 plant. 50c, 75c. and $1.00 each. A 

 limited number of large specimen 

 plants, about 2 feet across, §5.00 

 each. 



L u r id a variegata. A 

 pretty variegated form of the 

 above, the foliage being striped 

 with white 50 cents and 75 cents 

 each. 



BEGONIA REX. 



Ornamental Leaved Varieties. 



We have a most beautiful col- 

 lection of this justly popular pot 

 plant in twelve very handsome 

 -varieties. 15c. each ; $1.50 doz. 



BEGONIAS. 



Flowering Varieties. 



Asparagus Sprengkri. 



Haageana. We consider this 

 the finest ornamental flowering 

 Begonia yet introduced. It is of strong erect habit, producing natur- 

 ally very symmetrical plants which are in flower the year round; 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 and at the same time is an 

 excellent variety for out-door bedding. 



Al'geutea Guttata. Foliage of large size, of rich green, 

 spotted with silver; a beautiful variety, 



JVIetallica. A fine erect-growing variety, with dark, rough 

 leaves; the surface is a lustrous bronze green ; veins depressed and 

 dark red. 



Rubra. 



like. 



Seinperflorens Gigantea. Flowers brilliant carmine red, 

 borne in large panicles well above the foliage. 



Thurstonii. A distinct and pretty shrubby variety, with thick, 

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

 ■underneath; the. flowers are of a fine pink, rising well above the 

 foliage. ' 



CHINESE AZALEAS. 



These beautiful plants are deservedly becoming more popular 

 every season for window and conservatory decorations. The 

 ease with which they can be grown, their diversity in color, and 

 freedom of flowering, wili always keep them in public favor. 



The plants we offer are all beautiful trained specimens, and 

 even when not in flower are fine decorative plants. Our col- 

 lection comprises the cream of the best Continental establish- 

 ments ; all the sizes offered will flower freely in proper season. 



Our collection embraces all the leading colors, including 

 crimson, white, rose, pink, variegated, blood-red, etc., etc. 



First size, 36 to 45 ins. in circum., $1.50 each, $15.00 per doz. 

 Second " 36 " " 1.00 " 10.00 " " 



Third " 30 " " 75 " 7.50 " " 



Good bushy young plants, 50 " 5.00 " " 



An extra fine lot of specimen plants, 5 to 6 feet in circum- 

 ference, $5.00 each, $50.00 per doz. 



ASPARAGUS. 



Spveugeri. A most desirable new species, especially use- 

 ful to grow as a pot plant for decorative purposes or for planting 

 in suspended baskets; the fronds are frequently four feet long, 

 are of a rich shade of green and most useful for cutting, retain- 

 ing their freshness after being cut for weeks. It will make an 

 excellent house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere 

 and will succeed in almost any 

 position. We consider this one of 

 the best house plants introduced 

 for many years. 25 cents each ; 

 $2.50 per doz. 

 Pliimosus Nanus. This 



graceful climbing Asparagus has to 

 a great extent taken the place of 

 the once popular Smilax in all fine 

 decorations. It possesses the advan- 

 tage of being much more graceful, its 

 foliage being finer than that of the 

 most delicate fern, and will last for 

 weeks after being cut, the whole 

 plant being 'ol a bright, cheerful 

 green. It is an excellent house 

 plant, succeeding under almost any 

 conditions. 25 cents and 50 cents 

 each ; $2.50 and $5.00 per doz. 



TenuiSSimUS. A beautiful 

 species of climbing habit. Re- 

 markable for the extreme delicacy 

 of its foliage. As a decorative 

 plant for contrast with the foliage 

 of other plants it is one of the most 

 effective. 25 cents each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



Dark green leaves, flowers scarlet rose, glossy and wax- 



PRICE. 



Any of the above, i5 cents each; Set 

 of 6 varieties, 75 cents. 



n'ia Argentf.a Guttata. 



