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HENRY A. DRBEE, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



CkOCOSMTA I3IPEBIAXIS. 



Olivia (Imantopliylluin). 

 Miniatum. Strong 6-mch pots S5 oo per doz 



Neiir Colens Brilliancy. 



^A new giant-leaved form, with leaves frequently 9 to 10 inches 

 long, of a bright carmine shading off to maroon, the margins of 

 the leaves bordered with yellow and green, and having a rich 

 velvety lustre ; the habit is strong and \ngorous. Ready in 

 March. 30 cents each ; S3.00 per dozen ; S20.00 per 100. 



Colens. Per doz. Perioo. 



Verschafelti. 2j{-inch pots So 50 S4 00 



Queen Victoria. 214^ " 50 4 00 



Qolden Bedder. z% " 50 4 00 



Twelve choice fancy varieties, 214^ -inch pots . 50 4 00 



Crocosmia Anrea Imperialis. 



One of the most beautiful bulbous-rooted plants of recent 

 introduction, producing its large, six-petaled, star-like flowers from 

 early in July until late in the autumn. These are of bright orange 

 color and measure 3 inches across, and are arranged in loose 

 panicles on tall stems, 2j^ to 3 feet high. 25 cents each ; S2.50 

 per dozen. 



CrotonS. Per doz. Perioo. 



Twelve Choice Varieties. ( For descriptions see 

 retail catalogue). 



2^-inch pots $1 25 $10 00 



3 " 2 00 15 00 



Cnpliea. 



LIav£e. Tricolor Cuphea 75 5 00 



Platycentra 60 4 00 



Cyperns. 



Alternifolius. 2^4^ -inch pots 50 4 00 



Cycas Revolnta (Sago Pahn). 



We are now booking orders for dormant stems which are 



expected to arrive early in May ; stems from 6 to 24 inches. 



10 cents per lb., in lots up to 100 lbs. 



9 " " " " 200 " 



8 " " " " 500 '• 



7 " " " " 1000 " 



TvpE or New Cactus Dahlia. 



Latest Novelties in... 



Cactus Dahlias. 



Cinderella, Biight purple, the color deepening to a rich 

 velvet)- shade in the centre ; free flowering. 



Countess of Lonsdale. An exquisite shade of nch salmon 

 with just a suspicion of apricot at the base of the petals, 

 towards the tips the color deepens gradualh' into the softest 

 of carmine pinks, producing as a whole one of the most delight- 

 ful combinations of colors imaginable ; the shape of the 

 petals and of the whole flower leaves absolutely nothing to be 

 desired. 



Island Queen. Medium-sized flowers of perfect form on long 

 stout stems of a beautiful light mauve color. 



Firebrand. Richest velvety crimson ; petals long, narrow and 

 quite pointed, the finest of its color and a variety that shovild 

 become a great favorite. 



Kingfisher. Bright carmine ; the petals splendidly curled to a 

 point, and curved inwards in an elegant irregular manner ; 

 flowers of medium size and verj' free. 



Mrs. Dickson. Lovely soft rose, passing to yellow at the 

 base of the petals, which are long and pointed ; a beautiful 

 loose and graceful flower. 



Mr. Moore. A perfectly formed flower of a rich cherry-red ; 

 one of the very best of the dark colored varieties. 



Nibelungen. A peculiar shade of carmine overlaid with deep 

 velvety crimson ; a most perfect flower, with long curled and 

 pointed petals. 



Queen Wilhelmina. Dark velveh- crimson, shading to light 

 yellow at the base of the petals ; a dwarf growing and very 

 free flowering varietj". 



Sieglinde. The well-formed graceful flowers are raised well 

 above the fohage on stout, stiff' stems ; color pure amber, shad- 

 ing to delicate chamois at the tip of the petals. 



Sigmund. A fresh pleasing rosy carmine ; flowers of most 

 perfect form. 



Sparkler. A miniature Cactus Dahlia of fine form, of a 

 bright crimson color ; borne in the greatest profusion ; a gem for 

 cutting. 



Strong, Dormant Roots. 40 cents each ; the set of 12 varieties 

 for $4.00. 



