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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



GENERAL COLLECTION OF 



Double Trop.^olum — H ermine Grosshoff. 



Pnnica Legrelli. Reddislv yellow, bordered white; 



very double. 25 cts. each. 

 Punica nana. Brilliaut double orange scarlet. 25 cts. 



" rubra plena. Double crimson. 25 cts. each. 

 Sedum ^ieboldi. Small round leaves, rose-colored 



flowers ; hardy. 15 cts. each. 

 Stevia compacta. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



" nana compacta. 20 ets. each ; $2.00 per doz. 

 " serrata variegata. Leaves edged with white; 



POPULAR Pl.lK^TS-Continued. 



the most effective ribbon bedding plant adapted to 

 our climate ; it may be trained to any height by cut- 

 ting. For inside row of ribbon beds it is very eflFec- 

 tive. 15 cts. each : $1.50 per doz. ; $8.00 per 100. 



Strelitziaregina. The Queen Plant. $1.50 to $2.50 each. 



Tabernaemontana camassa. Greenhouse shrub, neat 

 and compact, resembling the Gardenia in growth and 

 fragrance ; pure white double flowers, line for cut 

 flower work. 50 cts. each. 



Thanbergias. Very desirable for vase plants, bloom- 

 ing incessantly ; white, buft' and orange flowers, with. 

 black eyes. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. « 



Tradescantia multicolor. 15 cts. each. 

 " vittata. 15 cts. each. 



" zebriua. 15 cts. each. 



Tropaeolum — Hermine Grosshoff, A decided im- 

 provement, differing from all other Tropaeolums in 

 dwarf growth and large, perfectly double flowers, 

 which are about 2 inches in diameter, and a bright 

 orange-red color. It blooms continuously, and we 

 know of no other plant that will give better results. 

 It is well adapted to grow in single specimens as a 

 pot plant, or for planting in the open border. Its 

 bright colored flowers and elegant habit of growth ren- 

 der it indispensable in vases, baskets or window boxes. 

 20 ets. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



Vallota purpurea. Brilliant scarlet flowers, like an 

 Amaryllis. It blooms in August, and should be culti- 

 vated in pots. 30 cts. each. 



Vinca Harrison! (Periwinkle). A beautiful variegated 

 trailing plant, of rapid growth, leaves dark green, 

 centre light green, light blue flowers. 15 cts. each ;. 

 $1.50 per doz. 



Vinca major variegata. Similar to the above in 

 growth, leaves glossy green, broadly margined with 

 creamy white, blue flowers. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.. 



Yucca alocEfolia. 50 ets. each. 



" " variegata. 50 cts. to $1.00 each. 



" filamentosa {Adam's Needle). 25 cts. each. 



Fl^UIT DEpARTMEWT. 



pusge^tion^ to f^W$ of Tree^ aqd ^mall Fruity. 



^ O great is the annual loss of trees, owing to their roots being exposed to the air unnecessarily, that we once more- 

 j3l urge the necessity of keeping the roots protected as much as possible while they are out of the ground. The 

 ■i® exposing of the roots of some kinds of trees to a severe drying wind or a hot sun for an hour is sure death to 

 them. Particularly is this the case with evergreens, as their sap is of a resinous nature, which, when it becomes 

 dried, cannot be restored to its normal condition, either by soaking in water or by any other means. 



Trees will flourish in almost any good farm soil. The kind of land for trees is of less importance than its proper 

 preparation. It should be well drained, either naturally or artificially; well manured and thoroughly worked before 

 planting. If you would have best results, prepare th* ground carefully. 



If you are not ready to plant trees immediately upon their arrival, they should be unpacked at once and heeled in. 

 That is, place them in an upright position, or nearlv so, and cover the roots thoroughly with well pulverized soil ; press 

 this securely around them and they can remain here for a long time without injury. 



Do not unpack trees while it is freezing. If they are received in a frozen condition, or in freezing weather, keep 

 them in a cool situation, but free from frost until "they are perfectly thawed. If deciduous trees are miscarried or 

 delayed so as to become dried or shriveled, bury the whole tree in the ground, and let it remain six or eight days 

 before planting. The puddling of the roots of all trees and plants in a thin mud before planting, is a most excellent 

 practice which ought to be more generally adopted. 



All fruit and shade trees should be triramed when they are planted. Cut back the previous year's growth one-half 

 its length at least, and, frequently, it is best to remove even more than this in standard trees, aiming to form rounded 

 or low pyramidal heads. 



In planting trees, always dig a hole large enough to receive the roots without twisting or crowding. After placing 

 the tree in the hole, about as deep as it had stood in the nursery, fill in around it with good soil, being careful to keep 

 the roots in their natural position, and press the ground firmly about them. After filling the hole, it is of great, 

 advantage to cover the ground for two or three feet around the tree with a mulch of long manure; this will 

 keep the roots from drying out in summer, and will prevent the ground from freezing and thawing. Upon 

 the approach of winter, remove the mulch a few inches from the stem of the trees to prevent mice from girdling- 

 them. 



Petersburg, Va. — " The plants arrived safely ; I am delighted with them in every respect." — Mrs. W. L. Watkins. 



