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Dreers Garden Calendar. 



VINCA— Periwinkle. 



Hakrisoni. a beautiful variegated trailing plant, rapid growth, leaves dark green, centre 



light green, light blue flowers. 15 cts. ; ^1.50 per doz. 

 Major Variegata. Similar to the above in growth, leaves glossy green, broadly margined 



with creamy white, blue flowers ; both sorts admirably adapted to hanging baskets and 

 15 cts, ; $1.50 per doz. 



VIOLET. 



It is o"ne of the leading flowers among florists for bouquets 

 and cut flowers. All the varieties sh<juld have a slight pro- 

 tection of leaves during the winter. A better plan to insure 

 early spring flowering is, to plant in cold frames in the fall. 

 They thrive best, during the summer, in a shady situation, in 

 a rich, deep soil. 15 cts.; $1.50 per doz., except where noted. 

 Belle de Chatenay (New). The flowers are very large, 

 sometimes measuring one and one-third inches across, very 

 double petals, well set and arranged like a double Camelia 

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

 It is quite fragrant. 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz. 

 Double White. Fragrant. 



King of Violets. Large, double, dark blue. 30 cts. 

 ^ Marie Louise. Deep violet blue; very fragrant and free- 



flowering. It should be grown by all interested in the cul- 

 ture of cut flowers, on account of its easy forcing qualities. 

 Neapolitan. Light blue, large, double, and exquisitely fragrant. 

 Princess Louise. Fine, double, white. 

 Queen of Violets. Large, double, white, shaded blue. 

 Queen Victoria. The largest single-flowering sort, deep blue, very fragrant and free ; a good 



forcing variety. 

 ScHCENBRUN. Single, deep blue ; very fragrant. 



White Czar (New.) Very large single white flowers, sweetly scented, strong growth and free- 

 flowering. 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz. 



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VIBURNUM TINUS (Laurustinus.) White 

 flowers, buds rose-colored. 25 cts. to 50 cts. 



VITIS VARIEGATA. Hardy climber, varie- 

 gated leaves, purple berries. 25 cts. 



WISTARIA— Chinese Glycene. 



One of the most popular hardy vines, growing rapidly, climbing to a height of fifty feet or 



more, and when in bloom presents a truly magnificent appearance. The plants ofiered are all 



strong, pot-grown, transplant easily, and give satisfaction. 



Frutescens f^wmcaw Glycene). Of a more dwarf habit than the Chinese, darker blue 

 flowers. 25 cts. 



Multijuga. a new variety from Japan, with very elegant foliage and flowers of lilac and 

 • blue. 50 cts. to $1. 



Sinensis. One of the most hardy climbing plants, and when once established, of rapid growth, 

 covering the entire side of a house in a few years, presenting a magnificent appearance when 

 in full bloom, with its thousands of rich clusters or pendulous racemes of delicate violet- 

 blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 30 cts. 



Sinensis Alba. A white variety of the above. 50 cts. 



YUCCA. 



Alceifolia. Handsome purplish green. 50 cts. 



Algeifolia Variegata. Very fine. $1 to $5. 



Filamentosa {Adam's Needle). Hardy and very ornamen- 

 tal, long, narrow leaves, from the edges of which hang 

 long, white threads. The flower-stem rises to a height of 

 five feet, bearing a spike of large, creamy white, bell- 

 shaped flowers ; very striking. 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz. 



Recurva. a valuable hardy variety ; fine for vases or out- 

 door planting; exceedingly graceful, recurving habit. 

 25 cts. to 50 cts. 



Ms Catalope of Bitcli Flowerii Roots. 



HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, LILIES, 



And Other Bulbs, foe Winter and Spring Flowering, 

 TUBLISHEjy SEPTEMBER 1st OF EVEBY YE Alt. 



