JUSTICIA VeLUTINA. 



Justicia "Velutina." 



This new dwarf variety, so highly 

 praised by Mr. Louis de Vilmorin in 

 the Revue Horticole, is really a much 

 finer and dwarfer plant than our en- 

 graving, made from an imported speci- 

 men, suggests. Everyone knows the 

 tall, lanky, straggling habit of the old 

 Justicia Rosea. This new sort, which 

 is now grown so extensively by Pari- 

 sian florists, begins to bloom when the 

 plant has only three or four leaves, and 

 is never out of flower afterward. If 

 pinched back occasionally it makes a 

 very dwarf, stocky plant, frequently w- .: j=^=-^^ 

 covered with 20 to 50 large pink flower- 

 heads, lasting a long time. The foliage 

 is also more persistent and highly orna- Farfugium Grande. 



mental, being heavy in texture and very velvety. 30 cts. each, §3.00 per doz. 



Jasminum. 



Jasmiimm Gracillimum. Exceedingly floriferous; a flowering shoot 

 is produced from every joint, which terminates in a dense cluster of pure 

 white, fragrant flowers ; in bloom from October to February. 30 cts. each. 



Jasminum Grandiflorum (Star Jasmine or Catalonian Jasmine). 

 This variety is an old favorite and undoubtedly the most satisfactory for 

 general culture; it flowers almost the entire season, and is especially val- 

 ued as a house plant in winter; pure white, deliciously scented. 25 cts. each. 



Jasminum, Grand Duke. Large, double white, imbricated 

 flowers; fragrant. 30 cts. each. 



Jasminum Sambac Creamy white, fragrant flowers. 30 cts. each. 

 The set of four varieties, one of each, §1.00. 



Lapageria. 



Most beautiful greenhouse climbers, bearing large, pendent waxy flowers. 

 Lapag-eria Rosea. Rich crimson. §2.50 each. 

 Lapageria Alba. Pure waxy white. §4 00 each. 



Linum Trigynum. 



An old plant which should receive more attention. As an early winter- 

 flowering plant it is simply indispensable ; its brilliant orange flowers are 

 produced so profusely as to completely cover the plant, making it look like 

 a golden ball; it is of easy cultivation and a most desirable house plant. 

 25 cts. each, §2.50 per doz. 



Otaheite Orange. 



The best of the Oranges for house culture. It is of dwarf, bushy habit, 

 and bears a profusion of fragrant flowers and edible fruit. We offer two sizes: 

 First Size, fruiting plants, §1.00 each. 

 Second Size, 35 cts. each, 4 for $1.00. 



Dreer's Autumn Catalogue, 1896. 

 Eucharis Amazonica. 



A splendid hot-house plant ; it sends up stalks bearing several pure 

 white, star-shaped flowers 4 inches across; delightfully fragrant. 

 30 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. 



Gardenia Florida. (Cape jessamine.) 



A popular well-known plant, with delightfully fragrant pure white 

 flowers, blooming from May to July. 25 to 50 cts. each. 



Genista Fragrans. 



A most desirable spring-flowering plant, producing its fragrant bright 

 golden yellow flowers in the greatest profusion ; as a window plant of 

 the easiest culture it is unsurpassed. 30 cts. each, $1.00 for 4. 



Geraniums. 



Of this useful class of plants we offer a large selection, either single, 

 double or variegated. For list, please refer to spring catalogue. 

 15 cts. each, §1.50 per doz. 



Heliconia Aurea Striata. 



A grand decorative plant for the warm conservatory, with large 

 oblong leaves of a deep glossy green, 

 marked by curving parallel veins of yellow. 

 $1.50 each. 



Heliotropes. 



Six finest varieties, embracing all the best 

 light and dark shades. 15 cts. each, §1.50 

 per doz. 



Magnolia Fuscata. 



(Banana Shrub.) 



A most desirable greenhouse shrub, suc- 

 ceeding admirably as a window plant. It produces 

 its small flowers in the greatest profusion during late 

 winter or early spring months. These are of the most 

 exquisite fragrance, similar to a ripe banana. 

 50 cts. each. 



