DREER'S MID-SUMMER LIST. 



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Alocasia Macrorhiza Variegata. 



Foliage nearly as large as Caladium Esculentum, 

 broadly splashed with white. Its easy growth, com- 

 bined with rich variegation, makes this one of the 

 most valuable exhibition plants. $1.50 each. 



Aristolochia Cymbifera. 



Another showy climbing Aristolochia, bearing 

 flowers of a peculiar and distinct boat-shape. In 

 color a lovely mixture of purple and brown. 50 cents 

 each. 



AQUATICS. 



(WATER LILIES, ETC.) 



The following varieties of tender Nymphasas can 

 be supplied during the entire season grown in large 

 pots in strong flowering plants, and may be flowered 

 successfully by submerging the pots in tubs of water 

 in any warm sunny position. 



Nymphsea. 



(TENDER VARIETIES.) 



These can be wintered in a cellar, if kept in water 



at a temperature of not less than 55 degrees. 



Nymphsea Dentata. A white flowering species, 

 with petals expanding horizontally, making them 

 star-shaped. They have an agreeable perfume, but 

 not as strong as our native Lily ; the leaves are 

 dark green, with serrated edges. First size, §2.50 

 each ; second size, §1.50 each. 



N. Devoniensis. This is the choicest "Water Lily 

 in cultivation. Under liberal treatment it pro- 

 duces flowers 10 to 12 inches in diameter, and 

 leaves 2 feet across, the plant having a spread of 

 20 feet. If confined in pans, tubs, or boxes, the 

 flowers are smaller, but otherwise just as fine ; the 

 color is a brilliant red, glowing by lamplight with 

 indescribable brightness. First size, §2.50 each ; 

 second size, $1.50 each. 



N. Zanzibariensis Azurea. The deepest col- 

 ored and finest of all the blue Water Lilies ; under 

 good cultivation producing flowers 12 inches in 

 diameter. First size, $5.00 each ; second size, §3.50 

 each. 



AQUATICS.— Continued. 



Nymphsea Ccerulea (Scutifolia). This species 

 is a native of Egypt. It has bright green leaves 

 and lavender blue flowers, about 4 inches in diam- 

 eter ; they are very fragrant, the perfume being 

 entirely distinct from N. Odorata. It is very easily 

 cultivated in a tub or tank, or it may be planted 

 in a pond where the water is still and warm and 

 the mud is rich. $3.00 each. 



N. Rubra. This species is a native of India, with 

 flowers of a brilliant rosy red, stamens scarlet. 

 The flowers are somewhat smaller than N. 

 Devoniensis, measure from 6 to 8 inches, and are 

 a trifle more cup-shaped. The leaves are of a rich 

 brown, and when they fade turn to a gold and 

 crimson color, like autumn leaves. First size, 

 $2.50 each ; second size, $1.50 each. 



Pistia Stratiotes. 



A very curious plant, which floats upon the water. 

 Its long fibrous roots extend downwards, but have no 

 connection with the soil. It forms a rosette of light 

 green velvety leaves, about 6 inches across ; likes 

 plenty of heat, and should be shaded from the direct 

 rays of the sun. 25 cts. each ; §2.00 per doz. 



Pontederia Crassipes Major. 



A very showy acjuatic, bearing very freely flowers 

 of a delicate lilac rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. 

 The individual blooms are 2 inches in diameter. It 

 should be grown in about 3 inches of water, so that 

 the ends of the roots can enter the soil. 50 cts. each. 



Araucaria Excelsa. 



(Norfolk Island Pine.) 



Elegant specimens of this popular Evergreen, one 

 of the most useful and attractive decorative plants. 

 24 to 30 inches high, $3.00 to $5.00 each. 



