• Dreer^s Garden Caletidar. 73 



SEEDS OF ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS. 



They have become very popular for ornamental gardening and sub- 

 tropical effect; for planting in groups and massing, also for ribbons 

 and edgings. The following varieties can be readily grown from seed. 

 For directions for sowing and management, see pages 45 and 46. 



Per packet, 

 ACANTHUS. A stately and beautiful ornamental plant. From 

 the leaf of Acanthus'mollis the capital of the Corinthian column 

 is derived. Growing freely in any rich, loamy soil. Hardy per- 

 ennial. Mixed varieties 10 



AMARANTHUS. Showy, ornamental plants; very effective in 

 groups, for the centre of beds or flower borders : the colors are 

 most brilliant in poor soil and a dry season ; half-hardy. 

 BicoLOR Ruber. Foliage scarlet and maroon, sometimes tipped 



with yellow; 4ft ^ 



GoRDONi. Bronzy crimson foliage, shading off" to brilliant scarlet 

 tufts of leaves on top of the sta.lk, the lower leaves having a 



scarlet band through the centre 10 



Melancholicus Ruber. Compact habit, with striking blood- 

 red foliage; lift 5 



Salicifolius {Fountain Plant), A pyramidal plant, branching 

 close to the ground. The leaves are willow-shaped, elongated, 

 and wavy, at first of a bronzy green shade. As the plants be- 

 come stronger, the leaves at the ends of the branches assume a 

 bright orange-carmine and bronze color, forming magnificent 



plumes, and giving the plant a picturesque appearance ; 4 ft 10 



Tricolor {Joseph^s Coat). Leaves red, yellow, and green ; a 



very handsome and showy plant; 3 ft 5 



BASELLA RUBRA VARIEGATA. A beautiful plant for sunny 

 positions, fleshy white and green foliage, with bright red 



stems; tender perennial ; 3ft 10 



BOCCONIA JAPONICA. Foliage white on the under side, and 

 fine spikes of cream-colored flowers, very effective in the autumn ; 



hardy perennial; 5 ft 10 



Frutescens. Large, glaucous foliage, of fine effect for out-door 



decorations; tender perennial 10 



CANNA {Indian Shot). The Cannas are a stately species of plants, 

 highly ornamental, producing a very rich and oriental effect, 

 by their large, broad, massive foliage, terminated by racemes 

 of crimson, orange, or scarlet variously lobed flowers. Soak 

 the seed in hot water before planting ; take up the roots before 

 frost, and preserve in a warm cellar or room. Half-hardy 

 perennials. For plants and illustration see page 143, 

 Annei Discolor. Large bright bronzy maroon foliage, orange- 

 colored flowers; height6 ft 20 



Bihorelli. Scarlet, free-blooming, with rich brown leaves ; 



a dwarf showy plant ; 2 ft 20 



Bonneti Floribunda. Foliage purple and green ; flowers 



Imge, orange red ; very choice ; 7ft 10 



Marechal Vaillant. Foliage rich maroon, with large orange 



flowers, rising well above the foliage ; height 6 ft 10 



:Mus^folia Hybkida. Red foliage, resembling a banana; 2 ft. 10 



Nigricans. Scarlet, foliage intensely dark ; 7ft 10 



Premices De Nice. A fine variety, with bright green leaves 



and splendid large yellow flowers ; height G ft 20 



Rendatleri. Large orange flowers, foliage green and purple ; 6 ft. 10 

 Tricolor. Foliage three-colored ; green, red and yellow; 4 ft... 10 



Zebrixa. Scarlet; beautiful zebra-strii:>ed foliage ; 5ft 10 



Mixed Varieties. All colors 5 



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