Drccr's Garden Calendar 

 NEW VIOLETS. 



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BELLE DE CHATENAY {see cut). This violet, sent out for the first 

 time in this country, is described by the originator as follows : The 

 flowers are vei-y large, sometimes measuring one and one-third 

 inches across, very double petals w'ell set and arranged like a double 

 Camelia flower, pure white, border of petals embroidered with lilac. 

 It is quite hardy and fragrant, and will prove a valuable plant for 

 forcing. 50 cts. each. $4.50 per dozen. 



THE WHITE CZAR. Producing very large single white flowers, 

 sweetly scented, flowers said to be larger than any other known in 

 this class ; strong growth, and free-flowering. 30 cts. $3.00 per doz. 



HOT-HOUSE PLANTS. 



AGAVE— Century Plant. 



AMERICANA. No plants are more decorative or effective than these, 

 for the conservatory in winter, or lawn and garden in summer, 

 presenting a highly picturesque as well as tropical aspect. 50 cts. 

 to SIO.OO. 



AMERICANA PIETEROCANTHA. A rare dark-leaved variety of 

 medium growth. SI. 50. 



AMERICANA VARIEGATA. Of various sizes. $L00 to $10.00. 



VERSCHAFFELTI. One of the finest and rarest varieties, with short, 

 almost heart-shaped leaves and black spines. Specimen plants, $5. 



ALOCASIA. 



GIBSONI. Large leaves, marbled green and black; very ornamental. 



30 to 50 cts. 

 JENNINOSI. Olaucous green, blotched black. 25 cts. , 

 MACRORHIZA VARIEGATA. $1.50. 

 METALLICA. $1.50. 

 ODORATA. Gigantic upright green leaves, growing 8 to 10 feet high ; 



flowers like a Calla, green and very fragrant. SI. 00. 



