DREER'S MID-SUIViiVIER CATALOGUE. 



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Four Nexv- Flo-wering Begonias. 



Gloire de Lorraine. This is undoubtedly the greatest 

 gem in winter-flowering Begonias yet introduced. It grows 

 from 12 to IS inches high, forming naturally graceful, bushy 

 specimens, which, from October to April, are completely smoth- 

 ered with soft rosy pink flowers, and a plant that is destined to 

 become very popular. Good young plants, 25 cts. each ; ^2.50 

 per dozr 



Light Pink Lorraine. A sport from the above, with 

 flowers of a lighter shade ; the plant is of decidedly stronger 

 growth and fully as free flowering. 25 cts. each ; J2.50 per doz. 



Erecta Compacta Lorraine. Another sport which is 

 identical with the type, except that it is of more compact habit 

 and holds its flowers more erect. 25 cts. each ; ^2.50 per doz. 



White Lorraine (Caledonia). A white flowered form 

 of the above. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Floivering Begonias. 



Haageana. Of strong, erect habit, producing naturally 

 symmetrical plants which flower very freely and are of a creamy 

 white with just sufficient pink to give them a bright, cheerful 

 glow ; the foliage is large but not coarse, of a bronzy green 

 above and red below ; an admirable pot plant, and at the same 

 time excellent for out-door bedding. 



Argentea Guttata. Foliage of large size, of rich green 

 spotted with silver ; a beautiful variety. 



rietallica. A fine erect-growing variety, with dark, rough 

 leaves ; the surface is a lustrous bronze green ; veins depressed 

 and dark red. 



Rubra. Dark green leaves, flowers scarlet rose, glossy and 

 wax-like. 



Semperflorens Gigantea. Flowers brilliant carmine 

 red, borne in large panicles well above foliage. 



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. 



Price, any of the above Begonias, 15 cts. each. Set of 6 vari- 

 eties, 75 cts. 



Begonia ReaC. (Ornamental Leaved. ) 



Many improvements have been made in recent years in this 

 useful house plant. Our collection, which contains some twenty 

 varieties, embraces all the good old varieties, as well as the best 

 of recent introduction. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



Bongainvillea Glabra Sanderiana. 



This beautiful free-flowering variety was introduced about 

 three years ago, and on account of its free-blooming qualities has 

 become very popular, especially as a plant for Easter decora- 

 tions. It is of strong rapid growth, and the brilliant rosy- 

 crimson blossoms are produced from early in March until mid- 

 summer ; in fact, a plant will frequently flower the greater part 

 of the year. Altogether it is a most desirable subject for the 

 conservatory or window garden. 25 cts. each. 



CAMP.A.NULA ISOPHYLLA MAYII. 



BEGONIA GLOIRE DE LORRAINE. 



Fancy-leaved Caladinms. 



For many years the Fancy-leaved Caladiums have been a 

 special feature of our establishment. We grow several laige 

 houses of these beautiful plants alone ; 25 standard varieties, 

 25 cts. each ; ^2.50 per doz. 



Camellia Japonica. 



Fine, bushy plants, 15 inches high. A choice assortment of 

 12 varieties, 75 cts. each ; §7.50 per doz. Stronger plants, 18 

 to 20 inches high, bushy, $1.00 each ; $10.00 per doz. 



Campannla Isophylla Mayii. 



In this new Bellflower we have one of the most important and 

 valuable novelties of the season, and a plant that, with only 

 ordinary care, can be grown by anyone. It succeeds best as a 

 pot plant grown in a half shady situation, and may either be per- 

 mitted to trail over the sides of the pot or staked and grown 

 upright, as shown in the illustration, which gives a fair idea of 

 both the shape of the flower as well as of its remarkable florif- 

 erousness, hundreds of flowers being open at one time. In color 

 it is a lovely shade of lavender-blue. A plant that we cheer- 

 fully recommend. 30 cts. each. 



CeStrnm Parqni. ( Night- Blooming jessamine. ) 



A beautiful, tender shrub of easy cultivation, with small 

 greenish-white flowers, of delightful fragrance, which is dis- 

 pensed during the night only. 15 cts. each. 



Cissus Discolor. 



A beautiful climber for hanging baskets, with mottled and 

 marbled crimson and green foliage. 20 cts. each. 



Clerodendron Balfonri. 



A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably suited for 

 house culture ; flowering most profusely with bright scarlet 

 flowers, enveloped in a creamy white calyx. 15 cts. each. 



Olivia Miniatnm. (imantophyiium.) 



A pretty lily-like plant of the easiest culture, and a most de- 

 sirable house plant. It flowers during the spring and summer 

 months, remaining in bloom for a long period. The flowers are 

 about two inches long and are borne in dense clusters of from 

 ten to twenty flowers on each ; in color it is of a fine orange 

 red shading to buft". Extra large plants, 50 cts. each. 



Clematis Indivisa. 



This is not a new species, but one that is rarely met with, and 

 which is worthy of extended cultivation. Not being hardy, it 

 requires the protection of a cool greenhouse, and may be said to 

 be one of the most valuable of all climbers for growing under 

 glass. Its flowers, which are pure white and from l^ to 2 

 inches in diameter, are produced in panicles frequently two feet 

 long, and a well-established plant during the early spring months 

 is simply a mass of bloom ; the flowers can be used to good 

 advantage in a cut state. The plant is evergreen and at all times 

 attractive. 75 cts. each. 



