GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 



PLANTS AND BULBS 



I2g= Please read what we say regarding filling and forwarding of Plant Orders on page 119 "^J 

 Achimenes 



A plant closely allied to the Gloxinia and which will succeed 

 best under similar cultivation, see cultural notes on Gloxinias 

 in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs." Achimenes 

 are supplied in small corms or rhizomes and for best effect three 

 or more should be planted in a pot. They continue in flower 

 for a period of from 8 to 10 weeks. We offer six distinct varieties 

 with flowers averaging 1| inches in diameter. 

 Ambroise Verschaffelt. Blush white with delicate tracings 



of pale purple. 

 Galatea. Large deep lavender. 

 Magnifica. Beautiful violet blue. 

 Purity. Large pure white. 

 Purple King. A good rich purple. 

 Supreme. Lavender with light centre. 



25 cts. each; 3 corms for 50 cts.; $2.00 per doz. 



Agapanthus 



Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental 

 plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3 foot long 

 flower stalks and lasting a long time in bloom. A most desirable 

 plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on 

 the lawn or piazza. Strong flowering plants from 5-inch pots. 

 60 cts. each. 



Aglaonema 



Costatum. A dwarf-growing Aroid, suitable for the conserva- 

 tory or window garden. Very compact heart-shaped leaves of 

 dark, shining green, with white midrib and scattering blotches 

 of white. 75 cts. each. 



Allamanda 



Hendersoni. A strong-growing variety, well suited for growing 



on the pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for training on a 



trellis; large, fragrant golden-yellow flowers. 50 cts. each. 

 Williamsi. Forms a compact bushy plant with trusses of large 



rich yellow flowers at every point; deliciously scented. 50 cts. 



each. 



Aloysia (Lemon Verbena) 



Citriodora. The well-known popular pot or bedding plant, 

 grown for its richly fragrant foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrid. There is nothing that will 

 give the amateur greater pleasure for the window garden than 

 these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so easily managed. The 

 strain we offer is the finest that has ever been produced in this 

 country, strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with from four 

 to six gigantic blooms of the most perfect form, ranging in color 

 from pure white grounds, with varied markings of rose, red and 

 crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, crimson, bright red, 

 cherry, and almost maroon. Cultural leaflet free on request. 

 We can supply large strong bulbs in choicest mixture only. 

 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 



Anthericum 



Mandaeanum. A splendid variety with narrow foliage, the 

 leaves being green on the edges with creamy white centre. 

 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Vittatum Picturatum. A most desirable plant for window 

 boxes, vases, or for growing as a single specimen in pot; long, 

 narrow green foliage with creamy white centre. Splendid plants, 

 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



AlltigOnOn (Mountain Rose) 



Leptopus. The pink or rosy-red colored form of this is one of 

 the most conspicuous and beautiful climbers grown in the 

 Southern States, verandas or trellises covered with same are 

 extremely showy and beautiful. In the north the Antigonon 

 makes a splendid climber for the greenhouse. 50 cts. each. 



Dreer's Giant American Hybrid Amaryllis 



Large-Flowering Half-dwarf 



Antirrhinums (Snapdragon) 



Popular plants for bedding and for cutting. We can supply 



thefollowing six distinct and beautiful varieties. Ready May 10th. 



Silver Pink. Soft pearly pink. 



Empress. Rich velvety crimson. 



Golden Queen. Rich yellow. 



Flame. Fiery orange-scarlet. 



Purity. Pure white. 



Prima Donna. Apricot pink. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 AraUCaria (Norfolk Island Pine) 



Excelsa. One of the very popular decorative plants which has 

 been practically unobtainable since the importation of plants 

 from foreign countries has been prohibited. We are pleased to 

 be able to offer a limited stock of American grown plants. 

 5-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, $3.00 each. 



Asparagus 



Plumosus Nanus (Asparagus Fern). There is no better plant 

 for table decoration than this. The foliage is more delicate than 

 that of the finest Fern, being lace-like in its filminess. A plant 

 with half a dozen stalks is a mass of dainty, misty green, among 

 which the stems of a few flowers can be thrust in such a manner 

 as to make a pretty decoration for the table. 25 cts. and 50 cts. 

 each; $2.50 and $5.00 per doz. 



Sprengeri (Emerald Feather). Excellent for hanging-baskets, for 

 bracket use and for cutting. It is one of the best of all plants for 

 the window-box when planted on the outside where it can droop 

 over the edge of the box. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each; $2.50 and 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Aspidistra 



Lurida. One of the easiest decorative plants to grow. A most 

 useful house plant, thriving in a hallway or a comparatively 

 dark place in the room where nothing else will succeed. 6-inch 

 pots, $1.50 to $2.00 each. 



Lurida Variegata. The dark green leaves are striped with 

 white. 6-inch pots, $2.00 and $2.50 each. 



Dreer's Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 137 to 139 



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