AENRY AREER 
Agapanthus 
Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental 
plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3 feet 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 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 ground, 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. 
Anthurium 
Pretty greenhouse plants that have many good qualities, not 
only as decorative plants, but also as cut flowers. Their peculiar 
shaped flowers of rich coloring frequently last on the plant from 
two to three months. 
(Flamingo Flower) 
Scherzerianum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 
— Atrosanguineum. Rich crimson-scarlet. 
— Album. White. 
— Roseum. Salmon-rose. 
— Rothschildianum. Creamy-white spotted crimson. 
Five-inch pots, $2.50 each. 
Antigonon (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. 
Ardisia 
Crenulata. A very ornamental greenhouse plant with dark 
green, glossy, attractive foliage, bearing clusters of very brilliant 
red berries. A good subject for the window garden. Fine plants 
in 4-inch pots that will fruit this season. $1.50 each. 
DREER’S GIANT AMERICAN Hysrip AMARYLLIS 
Large-Flowering Half-dwarf 
Antirrhinums (Snapdragon) 
Popular plants for bedding and for cutting. We can supply the 
following 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. A beautiful tender evergreen, a favorite plant for house 
decoration, unequaled in symmetrical habit of growth by any 
other plant. 
4-inch pots, 
5-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 
6-inch pots, 15 inches high, 
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. 
8 to 10 inches high, $2.50 each 
3.00 each 
4.00 each 
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. 5-inch 
pots, $2.00; 6-inch pots, $2.50 and 7-inch pots, $3.50 each. 
Lurida Variegata. The dark green leaves are striped with 
white. 5-inch pots, $2.50 each; 6-inch pots, $3.50 each. 
Dreer’s Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 133 to 135 
