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Henry A, Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



PENTAS. 



Lanceolata. A half-shrubby greenhouse plant, not unlike a Bouvardia, 

 but flowering more profusely. It is valuable chiefly as a winter-flower- 

 inr' pot plant, being in flower all the time. The pure white flowers are 

 produced in flat heads of 15 to 30 flowers each, and last in perfection a 

 long time. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per dozen. 



PEPEROIIA. 



Maculosa. A pretty dwarf-growing ornamental foliage plant, exceed- 

 ingly useful as a pot plant for the window or for plantmg in baskets or 

 vases • it has thick, fleshy foliage of a bright green color, veined silvery 

 white. 15 cts. each. 



Metaliica. A pretty addition to this class of plants; foliage of a metal- 

 lic bronzy color. 15 cts. eacii. 



PLU^IBAGO. 



Capensis. Color light blue. | — Alba. Color creamy-white. 



15 cts. each; §1.50 per dozen. 



Chinese Fringed Primroses. 



Our collection of these well-known winter-blooming plants has been 

 grown from our unrivaled strain of seed, and embraces all the leading 

 shades of color. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per dozen. 



SAIVSEVIERA 



ZEYI.ANICA. 



An elegant variegated plant, especi.-\lly adapted 

 for house decoration, the thick, leathery leaves 

 standing the heat and dust of the house with im- 

 punity, 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per dozen. 



SCHISMATOGEOTTIS 



PICTA. 



A handsome plant for the warm conservaton', 

 somewhat on the style of growth of the Dieffen- 

 bachias, but more vigorous; folia£:e deep green, 

 with greyish white markings. 50 cts. each. 



S:>IIEAX. 



A climbing plant unsurpassed in the graceful 

 beauty of its foliage. Its peculiar wavy formation 

 renders it one of the most valuable plants for bou- 

 quets, wreaths, festoons, etc. 10 cts. each ; §1.00 

 per dozen; $5.00 per 100. 



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Sanseviera Zealanica. 



Dreek's Chinese Pki.mrose. 



STEPHANOTIS 



Fl.©MIBrJ<JI>A. 



One of the most charming hot-house climbers, 

 producing clusters of pure white, deliciouslv fra- 

 grant flowers. Strong plants, in 4-inch pots, 30 cts. 

 each ; extra heavy plants, in 6-inch pots, §1.(HD. 

 each. 



STIGMAPHYEEON 



CIEIATEM. 



(Brazilian Golden or Orchid Vine.) 



One of the prettiest tender climbing plants in 

 cultivation, with large yellow butterfly-like flowers 

 resembling that showy orchid Oiicidium varicosuvi. 

 The flowers are produced very freely during the 

 entire summer months. It is especially adapted for 

 training over the pillars or on the wall of a con- 

 servatory, but will do equally well in the open air. 

 75 cts. each. 



S^VAINSONA. 



Alba. Amostdesirableeverbloomingplant,with pure 

 white flowers, produced in sprays, the individual 

 Its easy culture, freedom of bloom, and the grace 



Single Violet. 



blooms resembling a Sweet Pea, 

 and beauty of the flower and plant make it popular. 

 Rosea. A pink-flowered variety ; very pretty. 



15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts.; §1.50 per doz. 



DOUBLE YIOEETS. 



The Double Violets require the protection of a cold frame in the winter. 

 Lady Hume Campbell. A fine dark blue. 

 Marie Louise. Deep blue; very fragrant. 

 Swanley White. Pure white. 



MA3IMOTH-FEO\^ EllESG SESGEE VIOLETS. 



The large-flowering Single Violets have been brought to a high point of perfection in 

 the varieties oflTered below, and has placed them in equal favor with the double sorts, 

 and as their culture is much si^mpler, we strongly recommend the amateurs to confine 

 themselves entirely to this class, unless the facilities are at hand to give the double varie- 

 ties the special treatment they require. 



Admiral Avellan. Bright reddish flowers ; of large size ; very fragrant. 

 La France. Rich vioiet-blue ; a strong grower and very free-flowering ; deliciously 



scented. 

 Luxonne. Rich hut soft violet-purple, with stout stems; very sweet. 

 Princess of Wales. Another grand variety, not quite as large as Luxonne and a shade lighter in 

 color ; intensely fragrant. 

 Price, any of the above Double or Single Violets, 15 cts. each; §1.50 per dozen ; §1000 per 100. 



VRIESIA. 



Splendens. A beautiful Bromiliad with light green foliage, transversely marked with brownish-black 

 bars. It throws up a tall spike of brilliant scarlet bracts, from which the yellow flowers are produced. 

 The rich coloring of the bracts continues for a long time. An excellent house plant in every way, as 

 it does not sufter from a dry atmosphere. 50 cts. each. 



