DREER'S MID-SUMMER LIST. 



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Seasonable Plants. 



iSTew Asparagus Sprengeri. 



Asparagus Sprengeri. 



A most desirable new species, especially useful to grow as 

 a pot plant for decorative purposes or for planting in sus- 

 pended baskets ; the fronds are frequently four feet long, are 

 of a rich shade of green and most useful for cuttings, re- 

 taining their freshness after being cut for weeks. It will 

 make an excellent house plant, as it withstands dry atmos- 

 phere and will succeed in almost any position. 



We consider this one of the best house plants introduced 

 for many years. We have a large stock, which enables us 

 to offer it at a low price. 



Strong plants 50 cents each, |5.00 per dozen. 

 Small " 25 " " 2.50 " " 



Aspidistra Lnrida. 



A very useful and durable decorative plant of strong 

 growth ; will succeed in any position ; an excellent hall or 

 corridor plant. 50 cents. 



Arancaria £xcelsa. 



(Norfolk Island Pine.) 



This most beautiful of all the tender evergreens is be- 

 coming more popular every season. 



Anticipating a large demand, we have prepared four 

 large houses of this plant, ranging in size from small plants 

 6 inches high to specimens of 6 and 7 feet. 



As a decorative plant for the house this is one of the 

 handsomest and most serviceable plants in our collection. 



4 inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high $ 1.00 each. 



5 " " 12 to 15 " " 2.00 " 



6 " •' 15 to 18 " " 2.50 " 



7 " " 28 to 30 '■ " 5.00 " 



9 " " 30 " " heavy 7.50 " 



Arancaria £xcelsa Glanca. 



This is identical with the above, except in the color of 

 the foliage, which is of a beautiful bluish or glaucous color. 

 The plants we offer of this are exceptionally heavy fine 

 dwarf specimens. 



5 inch pots, 8 inches high $ 1.50 each 



6 ',' " 15 " '• 3.50 " 



8 " "24 " " .... 7.50 " 



Antliurinin. 



Anclreauuni. A beautiful plant 

 with large, brilliant scarlet flowers of 

 a leathery texture ; they remain in per- 

 fection for weeks. 



Strong plants, $1.00 to $2.00 each. 



Scherzerianiini. One of the 

 most striking, dwarf-flowering stove 

 plants, producing beautiful brilliant 

 scarlet flowers, each of which remains 

 from two to three months in bloom. 

 50 cents to $1.00 each. 



Aralia Sieboldii. 



A most excellent house plant, having 

 large deeply cut foliage, which is of a 

 bright, cheerful green color, a plant 

 that will succeed iinder the most adverse 

 conditions. 



30 to 50 cents each. 



Aralia Sieboldii 



Variegata, 



A pretty variegated form of the above 

 strong plants. 



50 cents each. 



Begonia Thurstonii. 



A distinct and pretty shrubby variety with thick, heavy 

 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. 



As a bedding plant for a partially shaded position this 

 variety is unequalled. 



15 cents each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Araucaria. 



'• J'/ie box of plants came by last Steamer and arrived in very good condition, and it is the first I have ever received from the 

 United States iti good order. Heretofore they were either dried out or rotten. I think every plant will grow." 

 May Ml, 1896. B. J. RHODES, Honolulu. H. I. 



