Drccr 's Garden Calendar. 



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-Rocky Mountain Columbine. 



AIV1PEL0PSIS VEITCHI— Miniature Virginia Creeper. 



An introduction from Japan which has proven entirely hardy. It grows as rapidly as the 

 old Virginia creeper, and attains a height of 50 feet. It clings firmly to any wall, tree, etc. The 

 leaves are small on young plants, which at first are of an olive green brown color, changing to 

 bright scarlet in theautumn. As the plant acquires age the leaves increase in size. This variety- 

 becomes more popular every season, and is without a rival. 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz. 

 Ampelopsis Qcixquefolia— Virginia Creeper. A very rapid grower, with large dark green 

 foliage, which changes in the fall to scarlet. 25 cts.; ^2.50 per doz. 



AQUILEGIA CCERULEA- 



A hardy perennial plant ; the most beau- 

 tiful of all the Columbines, styled the 

 "Queen of Columbines." The" flowers 

 measure from 3 to 3h inches in diameter; 

 the outer five petals, as well as the long 

 spurs, are of a beautiful violet blue ; the 

 inner petals are pure white, forming a 

 pleasing contrast. Strong plants. 25 cts. : 

 $2.5u per doz. 



AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA — New 



Golden-Spurred Columbine. 



A splendid hardy perennial from the 

 Rocky Mountains ; flowers rich golden yel- 

 low. Strong plants, 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz. 



These two Aquilegias should be in every 

 collection; being perfectly hardy their 

 preservation is established and beauty un- 

 surpassed as early summer flowers. They 

 succeed best in a deep, cool soil, well 

 drained. Planted in borders where un- 

 disturbed, they remain a long time. 



ARDISIA CRENULATA. 



A very ornamental green-house plant, 

 with dark evergreen foliage, producing 

 clusters of brilliant red berries ; a splendid 

 house plant in winter. 50 to 75 cts. each, 



according to size. Rockt Moi-xtaix CoLrMBiKE. 



Ardisia Ceexulata feucto albo. Similar to the above in growth, producing white berries. 

 Aedisia Ckenijlata feucto eosea, with rose-colored berries. 



ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO— Dutchman's Pipe. 



Very large leaves and brownish flowers, of a very singular shape, resembling a pipe. It is a 

 vigorous and rapid growing climber, attaining a height of 20 feet, perfectly hardy. 50 cts. ; 

 $5 per doz. . 



ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA. 



Variegated bamboo ; a hardy, broad-leaved, variegated reed ; foliage creamy-white and green, 

 retaining its bright fresh color until frost ; growing^4 feet high, of graceful form and fine habit. 

 30 cts. 



ASTILBE JAPONICA— Spiraea Japonica. 



A splendid plant either for outside flowering or forcinsr ; it 

 produces beautiful sprays of silver white flowers during Feb- 

 ruary and March when forced, or outside in June; its dark 

 green leaves, resembling some of the well-known Ferns, when 

 covered with bloom, make it an attractive object. 25 cts. ; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



AZALEA INDICA— Chinese Azalea. 



Our collection of these beautiful frreen-house plants em.- 

 braces a large list of the latest and best introductions. Xo 

 plant is better adapted for parlor or conservatory cultivation ; 

 the double white varieties are much esteemed for forcing in 

 winter. 



Small blooming plants, 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz. Medium 

 plants, 50 to 75 cts. ; $5 per doz. Trained standards of sym- 

 metrical growth, strong, from $1 to $1.50 each; $9 to $15 per 



ASTILBE JaPOXICA. ^^' 



