FLOWERING AND DECORATIVE PLANTS, SUCCULENTS, AQUATICS 



Strelitzia 



Bird of Paradise Flower 



Regina. A most unusual conservatory 

 plant with dark green foliage and large 

 orange and purple flowers. These always 

 attract the greatest attention due to 

 their rich coloring and their formation 

 which resembles the head of the Bird of 

 Paradise. It is splendid for house decor- 

 ation and may be placed on the porch or 

 lawn during the summer. If well cared 

 for it will bloom regularly yet it can 

 stand considerable neglect. During the 

 winter a night temperature of 50 degrees 

 should be given. Give the plant plenty 

 of light and an ample supply of mois- 

 ture. 5-inch pots $2.50 each. 



Vitis rhombifolia 



Sansevieria 



Zeylanica . The popular variegated vari- 

 ety of this iron-clad houseplant. 2|-inch 

 pots 25c each. 



— Laurenti. Has a creamy yellow band 

 on each edge of the variegated leaves. 

 As easy to handle as the preceding. 

 4-inch pots 75c; 5-inch pots $1.25, each. 



Vitis— Grape Ivy 



Rhombifolia. A graceful trailing vine 

 with dark glossy green, trifoliate leaves. 

 An excellent plant for house culture. 

 3-inch pots 25c; 4-inch pots 75c, each. 



SllCCUlent PlantS Splendid Pot Plants 

 Also fine for Table and Miniature Rock Gardens 



— ,___ — ___ — Aloe arborescens (Medicine Cactus). A very interesting 



succulent with long, pointed, thick, serrated leaves of 

 heavy texture 2 inches wide. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Larger plants, 3-inch pots 50c; 4-inch pots $1.00; 6-inch 

 pots $2.00, each. 



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Opuntia — Bunny Ear Cactus 



Euphorbia splendens (Crown of Thorns). An odd and 

 very interesting succulent plant with thick, spiny stems 

 and small, glossy green leaves. Produces bright red 

 flowers throughout the season. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Larger plants in 3-inch pots 50c; 4-inch pots $1.00, each. 



— Tirucalli (Milk Bush). A unique variety with slender 

 cylindrical whorled branches without any leaves. Very 

 interesting. Strong branched plants 50c each. 



Opuntia microdasys (Bunny Ear or Orange Cactus). A 

 popular and showy Cactus with thick, heavy joints of 

 elliptical form. They are bright green, thickly covered 

 with short golden yellow bristles. 25c each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



For a complete list of Succulent Plants see 

 Dreer's Garden Book for 1937, page 109. 



Euphorbia splendens 

 Crown of Thorns 



Aquatic Plants for the Aquarium 



A well-planted Aquarium 



Anacharis canadensis gigantea (Elodea). A beautiful sub- 

 merged plant with dark green ovate leaves and light stems; of 

 quick growth. The best oxygenator. 25c per bunch; $2.50perdoz. 



Cabomba viridifolia (Washington Grass). A pretty and 

 popular submerged plant. Brilliant, glossy green, fan-shaped 

 leaves more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 25c per 

 bunch; $2.50 per doz. 



Every aquarium should contain plenty of plants as these are 

 required for the proper health of fish and other animals and they 

 contribute considerably to the attractive appearance of any 

 aquarium. 



Cyperus alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in 

 water or damp places. Will thrive in any good soil. 25c each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Ludwigia Mullerti. One of the prettiest submerged plants 

 with small ovate leaves, green above and pink on the under side. 

 Entirely distinct from all other aquatic plants. 25c per bunch; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

 aquarium. Has long, strap-like leaves resembling the well- 

 known Vallisneria. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



— sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Has dark green leaves broader and 

 stronger than natans. A free grower and an excellent aquarium 

 plant. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria spiralis, Italian Type (Eel Grass). A submerged 

 plant with long ribbon-like leaves. This is the best of the 

 Vallisnerias, a free grower, and a good oxygenator. 25c each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



One each of the seven Aquarium Plants, value $1.75, for $1.25. 



Fish Food. Reliance Fish Nutrition offers the properly balanced 

 diet that is easily assimilated by all aquarium fishes. Per 

 package of \\ ounces 25c. 



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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia* Pa* 



