xiv DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR— Supplement 



HIBISCUS ROSA— Sinensis Zebrinus. 



A very distinct and handsome variety, with double flowers, which are beautifully flaked and striped. The indi- 

 vidual flowers are about 3 % inches broad, the five outer petals are scarlet edged with creamy yellow in the lower 

 part ; the staminal column is entirely pctaloid, with a few large petal-like bodies, forming numerous irregular tufts 

 at the apex cf a creamy yellow color, variously and irregularly striped and flaked with scarlet. Both the form 

 and marking of the flowers are very irregular and grotesque. 50 cents. 



HIBISCUS SCHIZOPETALUS. 



A very peculiar and striking species. It differs from all others in the remarkable character of its petals, the 

 pendulous flowers and the long tubular calyx. Its drooping flowers, with reflected orange-red and laciniated 

 petals, render this plant not only a curiosity but highly valuable as a decorative or bedding plant. $1.00. 



JASMINUM GRACILLIMUM. 



One of the most distinct species in its 

 graceful habit, and in the abundance of 

 its large sweet-scented flowers, which 

 are copiously produced ; in this respect 

 we know of none to compare with it. 

 It is a small-growing species, with long 

 slender branches springing from low 

 down on the stems, and curving over 

 on ali sides, weighed down by terminal 

 globose panicles of flowers as large as 

 the fist. The plant is continuously in 

 bloom from October to January, a sea- 

 son when choice white flowers are 

 scarce. 50 cents to $1.00. 



LILIUM LONGIFLORUM 



FLORIBUNDA, OR 



HARRISI. 



It is evidently a variety of Longi- 

 jasminum gracillimum. florum ; like it, the flowers arc trumpet- 



shape. In color pure white, rather 

 larger in size than Longiflorum, the petals more recurved, and in addition is exceedingly fragrant. But its great 

 merit is its free blooming habit. Large bulbs cf the old variety give from two to three flowers, but the main stem 

 of this sort will produce from four to eight cr more flowers. It frequently sends up new shoo'.s which will bear from 

 two to four flowers, thus continuing the season cf blooming for months. Bulbs the size cf a walnut will produce 

 in this .manner, but still smaller bulbs will flower. 



This variety is admirably adapted for forcing and can be brought into bloom as early as the holidays. Wc 

 believe this to be one of the finest novelties ever offered in the way of a Lily. 50 cents to $1.00. 



NEW REGAL PELARGONIUMS. 



This type of Pelargoniums called " Regal " contains the most brilliant colored flowers in this class of plants. The 

 flowers are of large size, very rich and showy, and although they are not really double, yet from their fulness of 

 form and the extra number of petals, they have the appearance of being so. 



Beauty of Oxton. The upper petals are of a very rich maroon color, the under petals very dark crimson, 



shaded with maroon, light centre, tinted with rose; all the petals are attractively and regularly margined 



with white, and beautifully fringed. 50 cents. 

 Dr. Masters. The upper petals have a large black blotch in the centre, with a narrow margin of rich crimson, 



the lower petals having a smaller blotch ; dwarf, sturdy habit. 50 cents. 

 Maid of Kent. An exceedingly attractive variety, of neat dwarf habit, and extremely free blooming; the 



flowers are pure white, with bright rose-colored spots on all the petals, which arc beautifully fringed and 



undulated, giving the blossoms a full crispy appearance. $i.co. 

 Mad. Thibaut. White, richly blotched and marbled with rose, the upper petals marked with maroon, large 



white centre ; immense large trusses of very large fine flowers, with undulated petals ; a beautiful variety. 



75 cents. 

 Queen Victoria. This remarkably distinct and handsome Pelargonium is one of the most marvellously beautiful 



and novel varieties ever offered. The color is a rich vermilion, all the petals broadly margined with pure 



white, and the upper or.es blotched with maroon, peculiarly crisped. 75 cents. 

 Triumph de St. Maude. One of the best and finest high-colored varieties in cultivation, of free, dwarf, short- 

 jointed habit ; a splendid market variety. 75 cents. 



NEW SPOTTED SHOW AND FANCY PELARGONIUMS. 



Duchess of Edinburgh. White, with carmine spot on each petal; a very distinct and desirable variety. 50 



cents. 

 Emile Zola. Truss large and finely formed, color carmine-orange, bordered with bright rose ; centre with maroon 



blotch ; a vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. 75 cents. 

 John Bright. Cherry red dark spots. 50 cents. 



Mabel. Dark maroon top, narrow edge, heavily painted flower, fine free habit, and free bloomer. 50 cents. 

 Mermeris. An early free-flowering variety, of rich color ; dwarf, compact growth. 50 cents. 

 Morning Star. Rosy crimson, light throat. 50 cents. 



