DREER -PHILADELPHIA ■^'A- 



NEW«-RAREPLAnT5 



Ckocosmia Imperialis. 



Ci'ocosiiiia Aurea 

 Imperialis. 



One of the most beautiful summer- 

 flowering bulbous plants ever intro- 

 duced, producing its large, six-pet.iled 

 star-like flowers from early July until 

 late autumn. In color lliey are a 

 bright orange, and measure 3 inches 

 across, and are arranged in loose 

 panicles on stems 2J to 3 feet high. 

 Is said to be hardy with protection, 

 but would recommend to lift the bulbs 

 in fall and treat like a Gladiolus. 

 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



AEIJV FANCY 



CARNATION 



OLYMPIA. 



A beautifully striped variety, clear 

 penciled with pure scarlet, of largest 

 very free and deliciously scented. 25 

 Ready March 1st. 



Dicliorisandra Ang^ustifolia. 



A choice addition to our ornamental-leaved hothouse plants, 

 growing about 12 inches high, with lanceolate leaves, the under 

 side of which is rich, dark purple, .while the upper side is 

 marked with white lines on a purple ground. $1.50 each. 



DRAC^NA GODSEFFIANA. 



One of the nnst striking ornamental foli.ige plants of recent 

 introduction. The plant is of an entirely different habit and 

 ai^pearance from all other Dracrenas ; ol free-branching habii, 

 and throws out many suckers from the base so as to form com- 

 pict, graceful specimens in a short time. Its foliage is broadly 

 lanceolate, 5 to 6 inches long, and 2 to 3 inches wide; of a 

 strong leathery texture; rich dark green color, densely marked 

 ■with irregular dots and spots of creamy-white, not unlike nn 

 Aucuba Janonica. Will undoubtedly be grown extensively for 

 decorative purposes when it becomes more plentiful, as it is 

 very hardy as a liouse jilanl, equaling if not surpassing in this 

 res|-)ect the Aspidistra mid Ficus. Strong young plants, 50 cts. 

 each ; large plants, $2 00 each. 



NEW HARDY HYBRID 



CLEMATIS COCCINEA. 



An entirely new and distinct type of Clematis, llie rL-sult of crosses between C'. Coccinea 

 ^m\ Slar of India, camhwung all the good points of their parents in hardiness, vigorous, 

 robust growth and freedom of bloom, which , together with their novel coloring and shape, 

 make them vakiable additions to the list of hardy climbers. 

 Countess of Onslow. Bright violet-purple, with a Inoad band of scarlet through 



the centre of each petal, of open, bell-shape form, w ith four to six petals to each flower, 



which are thick in substance and will be found useful for decorative purposes, and when 



cut will keep fresh in water for several days. Strong plants $1.50 each. 

 Duchess of Albany. A beautiful bright pink; deeper down the centre, softening to 



hlac-pinU roun I the margin ; canipanulate in shape. Strong plants, §1.50 each. 

 DucliesS of York. A delicate anil pleasing shade of pale pink, with a deeper tinge 



in the centre of each petal, of which there are from four to six to each bloom ; campanu- 



late form. Strong plants, §2 00 each. 

 Grace l>arling'. Star-shaped blossoms of a delicate hue of bright rosy crimson ; very 



profuse. Strong plants, §1.50 each. 



Set of 4 New Hybrid Clematis for 86.00. 



THREE NEW PINK CARNATIONS. 



Ethel Crocker. A grand variety that originated with the most extensive carnationist 

 in California; produces flowers averaging 3^ to 4 inches in diameter, of a popular ideal 

 shade of pink, with, fine clove fragrance, stems 24 to 30 inches high, stout and stiff. 25 

 cts. each j §2.50 per doz. 



Mrs. Thomas W . 

 Lawsoil. This is the 

 sensational " L a w s o n 

 rink," for the original 

 stock of which thiriy thous- 

 and dollars {?30,060) was 

 paid last winter. It has 

 been fully described in 

 many newspapers through- 

 out the country. It is 

 without doubt the largest 

 dark pink Carnation at the 

 present lime. 50 cts. 

 each : §5.00 per doz. 

 The Marquis. One of 

 the fieest-flowering. and in 

 our estimation, one of the 

 best yet introduced. In 

 color a true pink, with 

 no trace of mageirta or 

 purple; an exquisite shade, 

 soft, yet rich, that is equal- 

 ly beautiful by artificial or 

 d.ayligl't, of exce] tional 

 fineform, full, double, well 

 rounded, with fringed 

 petals; in size Z\ to 4 

 inches in diameter, and 

 borne on long, stout stems. 

 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per 

 doz. 

 One each of the 3 New Pink 

 Carnations, 75 cts. 

 (Ready March 1st.) 



Hybrid Clematis, Duchess of York. 



white ground, delicately 

 size and perfect form ; 

 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Dkacbna Gouseffiana. 



