TO 



HENRY A, DREER, 714 CHESTNUT ST., PHILADELPHIA. 



Height 

 of Siem. 



4 to 6 in. 



4 to 6 in. 

 6 in. 



RUBBER PLANT (FICUS 



Dracaenas. 



Fragrans. A superb African species, with beautiful deep 

 green leaves, lighter in the growth though having no variega- 

 tions or markings in the foliage. This is one of the most 

 admired of the decorative species. 30 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 

 each. 



Qodseff iana. Of an entirely different habit 

 and appearance from all other Dracsenas ; of 

 free-branching habit, forming compact, grace- 

 ful specimens in a short time. Its foliage is 

 broadly lanceolate, 5 to 6 inches long, and 

 2 to 3 inches wide ; of strong leathery 

 texture ; rich dark green color, densely 

 marked with irregular dots and spots of 

 creamy-white. It is very hardy as a house 

 plant. Nice plants, in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. 

 each ; $2.50 per doz. Fine plants, in 4-inch 

 pots, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



Lindeni. A beautiful variegated form of 

 Fragrans, with broad green foliage and 

 golden yellow stripes on the edges of the 

 leaves. 50 cts. to $l.co each. 



Lord Wolseley. Long, narrow foliage of 

 a greenish magenta, margined and splashed 

 with crimson. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 



Massangeana. Another variegated form 



of the above, with the variegation through the centre of the 

 leaf, instead of on the edges. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 



Sanderiana. A graceful, small leaved variety, with glaucous- 

 green foliage, which is edged with a broad border of creamy- 

 white. 50 cts. each. 



Terminalis. Rich crimson foliage, marked with pink and 

 white. 30 cts. and 50 cts. each. 



FicUS (Rubber Plant). 

 Elastica. The well-known India Rubber Tree, one of the very best plants 

 for table or parlor decoration. Its thick, leathery leaves enable it to stand 

 excessive heat and dryness. 



4-inch pot, 10 inches high . . 



5 " " 15 " " . . 



6 " " 24 " " . . 



Heliconia. 



Stove plants, large ornamental foliage ; useful subjects for exhibition purposes. 

 Aurea=striata. Large oblong leaves of a deep, glossy green, marked by 



curving parallel veins of yellow. $1.00 each. 

 Illustris Rubricaulis. Deep green foliage, with veins and stems marked 



with bright red. $1.50 each. 



Ixoras. 



These are among the showiest of our stove-flowering plants. The foliage is 

 pretty and attractive, while the flowers, borne in large terminal corymbs, shaped 

 somewhat like a Bouvardia, are of most brilliant colors. Chelsoni. — Bright 

 orange salmon, shaded with pink. Coccinea. — Bright red, in very large 

 corymbs. Javanica. — Orange, very distinct. Dixiana. — Deep orange, in 

 large trusses. Parviflora. — A choice white variety. 50 cts. each. 



Fancy-leaved Caladinms. 



For many years the Fancy-leaved Caladiums have been a 

 special feature of our establishment.. We grow several large 

 houses of these beautiful plants alone ; 25 standard varieties, 

 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Camellia Japonica. 



A choice assortment of 12 varieties. Fine bushy plants, 15 

 inches high. 75 cts. each ; $7.50 per doz. Stronger plants, 18 

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



Cyanopliyllnni Magnificnm. 



One of the grandest hot-house decorative plants in cultivation, 

 broadly ovate leaves from I to 2>4 feet long and 9 to 12 inches 

 wide, regularly arranged on opposite sides of the plant. The 

 upper surface is a beautiful velvety green, the under side reddish 

 purple, with prominent midrib and veins. The plant luxuriates 

 in a high temperature and humid atmosphere. In general 

 appearance this plant closely resembles Sphrerogj'ne latifolia 

 illustrated on page 13. gl.oo and $1.50 each. 



Cycas Revolnta (SagoPaim). 



Valuable decorative plants both for lawn and house decora- 

 tion ; their heavy, glossy, deep green fronds resist alike the gas, 

 dust and cold to which decorative plants are frequently exposed. 

 We grow an immense stock of them and have an exceptionally 

 fine lot in popular sizes for house decoration. 

 Xumber Length 



ofLtaves. of Leaves. 



7 to 8 15 to 18 in. gl.oo each 



8 to 10 18 to 20 in. 2.00 " 

 10 to 12 18 to 20 in. 3.00 " 

 12 to 15 20 to 24 in. 500 " 



Specimen plants, sizes of which will be 

 given on application, $7. 50 and gio.oo each. 



Dieffenbacliias. 



Handsome decorative plants, with bold 

 ornamental foliage, useful for the warm con- 

 servatory. 



Baraquiniana. Leaves bright, light green, 

 irregularly spotted with white, midrib and 

 stems shining clear ivory-white. 50 cts. to 

 Si. 00 each. 

 Bausei. Leaves yellowish-green, margined 

 and irregularly blotched with dark green and 

 profusely spotted with white. 50 cts. to 

 Si. 00 each. 

 Bowmanni. Rich deep green leaves, 

 blotched with' irregular markings of light 

 pea-green. 50 cts. to S 1. 00 each. 



Leopold!. Rich deep lustrous satiny green, 

 midrib broad, ivory-white, bordered on each 

 side with a whitish band. 75 cts.and Sl.oo each. 

 Magnifica. Shining sombre green leaves, thickly variegated 

 with blotches and spots of white, stem and petioles also varie- 

 gated. 75 cts. and $1.00 each. 



Splendens. Rich deep bottle green, freely marked with 

 whitish striated blotches. 50 cts. to Si-OO each. 



50 each 



75 " 

 00 " 



DlEfFENli.\CllIA. 



