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DREER'S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF BULBS, ETC. 



IM1IMT 11D 1M1TMJM* IWISTM, 



CUT FLOWEKS, IMMORTELLES, GRASSES, ETC. 



Bouquets of Cut Flowers, etc. — Among other evidences of refinement and culture is the increas- 

 ing taste and demand for natural flowers, for the decoration of dinner and supper tables, churches, weddings, 

 funerals, etc. Flowers are acceptable and suitable for every occasion. We having the facilities are prepared 

 to execute orders for every kind of floral device or decoration, having daily a supply at the store. They can be 

 packed so as to carry safely for one or two days' journey by express. In sending your orders mention the latest 

 time that will do to receive the flowers in your town; often we receive the orders after the time they are 

 wanted, or after the express has gone, and then have no opportunity to send in time, hence the disappointment 

 to those sending their orders. The prices vary according to the scarcity of flowers and the season, which are 

 always more expensive during the holidays. Prices given when desired on any particular design. 



FRENCH IMMORTELLES, OR EVERLASTING FLOWERS. 



In original hunches as importeil, 60 cts. Bunches of assorted colors, 75 cts. The following are the colors we 

 import: yellow, green, orange-red, black, spotted, white, carnation-red, crimson, blue, and violet. 



WREATHS OF WHITE OR COLORED IMMORTELLES. 



9 inches diam., two rows of flowers $1.00 I 14 inches diam., three rows of 



10 inches diam., three " " " 1.50 15 inches diam., three " " 



12 inches diam , three " " " 2.00 | 15 inches diam., four " " 



CROSSES OF WHITE OR COLORED IMMORTELLES. 



inches, one row of flowers $0 50 I 12 inches, three rows of flowers 



In inches, two " " " 1.00 j 15 inches, three " " " 



U) inches, three " " " 1.50 | 18 inches, three " " " 



Bouquets and other designs made to order of Immortelles, Grasses, and Everlasting Flowers, combined or sep- 

 arate, as may be desired ; prices will be given on application. 



Ornamental Grasses and Everlasting- Flowers, of natural colors or dyed' 

 have become almost indispensable articles for Florists' use, as well as amateurs in bouquet- 

 making and arranging fancy and ornamental designs for Church, House and Parlor decora- 

 tions. We offer the following varieties, put up in small bunches all of one color, natural or 

 dyed, as may be desired. Prices for large quantities, or by the pound, given on application. 



Pampas Grass Plumes, of a beautiful silvery appearance, 12 to 30 inches long, 

 exclusive of stem, retaining their heauty lor years. Ours are the finest California Plumes. 

 They can be sent by mail with safety. When received they should be gently shaken over 

 the hot air of a furnace register, or in front of a fire for a few moments, which will develop 

 their beauty. 



EACH. PER DOZ. I EACH. PER DOZ. 





82.50 



" 3.00 



" 4.00 



IS. 



SS175 



2.00 



2.50 



No. 1, Pampas Plumes $ 50 $4.50 No. 3, Pampas Plumes $ 25 



.\ No. 2, " " 35 3.00 I No. 4, " " 20 



* Grasses of natural colors per hunch, each 15 cts., per doz. 



Glasses dyed of various colors and bleached white " " 20 cts., " " 



Grass Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass), White Natural " " 20 cts., " " 



" " " " dyed of various colors " 25 cts., " " 



Grasses of mixed varieties and colors per large bunch, 60 cts.. " " 



Bleached Wheat and Oats per oz., 25 cts., 'per lh. 



French Moss, dyed green, for immortelle work, etc. per bunch, 2() cts., per doz. bunches 



Fern Leaves Pressed, for decorating rooms, etc per doz. fronds, 25 to 



" Hartford or Climbing, in beautiful long sprays each 10 cts., per doz. 



Autumn Leaves, in long spays, from 4 to 5 ft. long per spray, 50 cts " 



" " in great variety per do/.., 15 t>> 20, per 100, 50 to 



Lycopodium Greens, of extra quality for making up Bouquets. ..per lb., 25 cts., per bbl. 



pampas grass. Twine, very fine, for tying bouquets .....per lb. 



Fine Wire, of different sizes, for bouquets per lb. 



Wooden Tooth Picks per box of 2500 .20 | Tin Foil for bouquet handles per lb. 



Bouquet Papers, Italians, assorted of different patterns 

 and sizes, with 12 turned down scollops, extra broad 

 lace edging of good, heavy, white paper, as per cut. 

 Per doz., from 50 cts. to $1 50. 

 Bouquet papers, Pasted Cortons, assorted of different pat- 

 terns and sizes. Per d >z., f om 20 to 50 cts. 

 Bouquet Papers, with 3 in. Silk Fringe. White, fir bridal 



Bouquets, 3 sizes, each 75, $1 00, and 1.25. 

 Bouquet II lders, of heavy, plain, white paper. Per doz. 



from 25 to 40 cts. 

 Glass Tubes, for button-hole Bouquets, without pin, each, 



10 cts., per doz., 75 cts. 

 Glass Tubes, for button hole Bouquets, with pin, each, 



10 cts., per doz, $1.00. 

 Ladies' Brooch or Flower holder, fern frond, bronze, 

 each, 50 cts., per doz., $5.00. Italians. 



$2.50 



2.00 



1.50 



2.00 



2.00 



2.50 



5.00 



2.50 



2.00 



60 



50 



5.00 



1.00 



3.S0 



(id 



30 



30 



HYACINTH GLASSES, IAVA-WARE, ETC. 



EACH. PER DOZ. 



Hyacinth Glasses. — American, flint or clear, blue, green, and violet $0 15 $1.50 



Bohemian, flint or clear, blue, ^reen, purple, small 15 1.50 



" flint or clear, blue, green, purple, large 20 2.00 



Fancy colors and patterns 30 to 75 



Belgian, vase-shaped, clear, green, blue and purple 25 2.50 



Tye's style, flint or clear, blue, green and violet 20 2.0'J 



