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DREER'S MID-SUMMER LIST. 



Seasonable Plants. 



An abridged list of the leading varieties suitable for summer planting and the decoration of the con- 

 servatory, greenhouse, verandah or lawn. For a complete list, see Dreer's Garden Calendar. 



Ananassa Sativa Variegata. 



The variegated form of the ordinary Pineapple, 

 and is one of the niost beautiful plants ; leaves 

 striped, white, green and creamy yellow with a red 

 tinge on the edges. $2.50 to §6.00 each. 



Anthurium. 



Andreanum. A beautiful plant with large, bril- 

 liant scarlet flowers of a leathery texture ; they 

 remain in perfection for weeks. $2. 00. 



Scherzerianum. One of the most striking and 

 dwarf-flowering stove plants, producing beautiful 

 brilliant scarlet flowers, each of which remains 

 from two to three months in bloom. $1.00. 



Allamanda Wardleyana. 



A very showy greenhouse climber, bearing 

 large and beautiful golden yellow flowers six 

 inches in diameter. It blooms in clusters and 

 is superior in coloring and size to any of the 

 Allamandas. Will thrive in warm houses, 

 though greenhouse treatment enhances its 

 beauty. 50 cts. each. 



Asparagus PlumosTis Nanus. 



The stems of this extremely elegant plant are 

 tufted, slender and gracefully arching. From the 

 upper portions the branches, which are finer than the 

 fronds of the most delicate Fern, spread in all direc- 

 tions. The whole plant is of a bright cheerful green. 

 It is one of the most distinct and effective decorative 

 plants for the stove or warm conservatory. 

 §1.00 and §1.50 each. 



Aristolocnia Zlegans. 



One of the best summer climbers ; of rapid and 

 dense growth. It bears profusely, even on small 

 plants, its handsome and elegant flowers of a rich dark 

 purple color, ornamented throughout with irregular 

 branched markings of a creamy white, and having a 

 yellow eye surrounded by rich velvety purple. 25 

 to 50 cts. each. 



