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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— DECORATIVE PLANTS 



SAXSEVIERIA. 



Zeylanica. An elegant variegated plant, especially ■ adapted for 

 house decoration, the thick, leathery leaves standing the heat and 

 dust of the house with impunity. 15 cts. and 25 cts. each. 



Zeylanica Laurenti. This variety, in addition to the variegation 

 shown in the ordinary sort described above, has a band of creamy- 

 yellow varying from ^ to ^ inch or more in width on each edge of 

 the leaves, which adds greatly to its decorative effect. A limited 

 stock of good young plants, Jil.OO each. 



SCHISIttAXOGLOTXIS PICT A. 



A handsome decorative plant and a fine plant for the house, some- 

 what on the style of growth of the Dieffenbachias, but more vigorous; 

 foliage deep green, with greyish-white markings. 60 cts. each. 



STEPHANOTIS. 



Floribunda. One of the most charm- 

 ing hothouse climbers, growing rap- 

 idly, with long, glossy, deep green 

 foliage, and producing clusters of pure 

 white, deliciously fragrant 

 flowers. $1.00 each. 



Plumbago Cape^sis 



PHYI.I.OCACTUS. 



Beautiful flowering plants closely allied to the Cacti, 

 with thornless leaf-like stems. The flowers, which of- 

 ten measure 8 inches in diameter, are long, somewhat 

 trumpet-shaped, consisting of several rows of petals, which 

 in color range, from pure waxy white to deep crimson, and are 

 freely, produced on well-ripened stems in spring. They are of 

 easy, culture, should be confined to small pots and sparingly 

 watered. 



Adonis. Delicate rose with lilac sheen. 

 Agathe. Brilliant red, centre overlaid purple. 

 Aida. Fawn, shaded terra cotta. 



Argus. Rose, centre dark glistening copper and chamois. 

 Cooperi. Pure white. 



Erebus. Dark cinnabar carmine, centre lilac. 

 Gloria. Bright orange red^- 

 Latona. Outer petals brownish-red, centre lilac. 

 Magenta. <Pure magenta. 

 Pfau. Chamois, centre bluish-violet. 

 Rose Perfection. Brilliant rose and carmine. 

 Rosetta. Deep carmine of unusual form. 

 Price. 25 cts. each. Set of 12 varieties, $2.50. Larger 



plants of flowering size, 50 cts. each. Set of 12 for $i.OO. 



PLUMBAGO. 



Capensis.''^^ight lavender-blue. 

 — Alba, Color creamy-white. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



POTHOS ARGYR^EA. 



A pretty hothouse climber with deep green foliage, nicely 

 variegated with silvery- white. 35 cts. each. 



PUNICA (Pomegranate). 

 A splendid shrub which is hardy south of Washington, but in 

 the north makes an excellent attractive tub-plant, which may be 

 handled the same as the Crape Myrtle; that is, it may be stored 

 during winter in a cool cellar or out building, where it will be 

 protected against severe frost. 



Legrelli. A beautiful variety with double orange-scarlet flow- 

 ers prettily variegated with white. Strong bushy plants, 2 to 

 2^ feet high, $1. 00 each. Of this fine variety we can also 

 supply standard or tree-shaped plants; good, bushy crowns on 

 straight stems about 18 inches high at $2.60 each. 

 Rubra Plena. Large, bright scarlet double flowers. Strong 

 bushy plants, 18 inches high, $1.00 each. 



Sansevieria Zeylanica 

 Laurenti 



S^WAINSONA. 



Galegifolia Alba. A most 

 desirable ever blooming 

 plant, with pure white 

 Sweet Pea-like flowers, pro- 

 duced in sprays. Its easy cul- 

 ture, freedom of bloom, and 

 the grace and beauty of flower 

 and plant make it popular. 15 

 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



THLT]VBERGIA. 



Harrisi. A splendid winter- 

 flowering greenhouse climber, 

 with showy light-blue flowers 

 with creamy-white throat. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



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SCHISMATOGLOTTIS PiCTA 



