FLOWERING AND DECORATIVE PLANTS, SUCCULENTS, AQUATICS 



SsccifrSi^a— Aaron's Beard 

 Sarmentosa. A fine pot plant if placed 

 where the numerous runners are per- 

 mitted to droop over the sides. Has 

 lovely light pink blooms borne on splen- 

 did long stems. 3-inch pots 25c each. 



Strelitzia 



Bird of Paradise Flower 



Regina. A showy conservatory plant 

 with dark green foliage and interesting 

 orange and purple flowers which always 

 attract attention 4-inch pots $1.50 

 each. Larger plants in 8-inch pots 

 S7.50 each. 



\'itis rhoiiibifolia 



Sansevieria 



Zeylanica. The popular variegated 

 variety. 4-inch pots 50c each. 



— Laurenti. Has a creamy yellow band 

 on each edge of the variegated leaves. 

 3-inch pots 50c; 4-inch pots 75c; 5-inch 

 pots $1.00; 6-inch pots $1.50 each. 



Vitis— Grape Ivy 



Rhombifolia. A graceful trailing vine 

 with dark glossy green, trifoliate leaves. 

 An excellent plant for house culture. 

 3-inch pots 25c; 4-inch pots 75c each. 



Succulent Plants spiendtd Pot piams 



Also fine for Table and Miniature Rock Gardens 



, Aloe arborescens {,l/f(i/V/»(eCa(7»i). A very interesting 

 succulent with long, narrow, pointed, thick leaves of 

 heavy texture. They are about 2 inches wide and have 

 gracefully serrated edges. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Larger plants, 3-inch pots 50c; 4-inch pots $1.00; 6-inch 

 pots $2.00 each. 



Euphorbia splendens (Crown of Thorns). An odd and 

 very interesting succulent plant with thick, spiny stems 

 and small, glossy green leaves. Produces bright red 

 flowers throughout the season. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Larger plants in 3-inch pots 50c each; 4-inch pots $1.00 

 each. 



Opuntia microdasys (Bunny Ear Cactus). A popular 

 and showy Cactus with thick, heavy joints of elliptical 

 form. They are bright green, thickly covered with short 

 golden yellow bristles which give it the name of Orange 

 Cactus. A splendid house plant. 25c each; $2.50 per 

 doz. 



For a complete list of Succulent Plants see 

 Dreer's Garden Book for 1935, page 182. 



Opuntia — Bunny Ear Cactus 



Euphorbia splendens 

 Crown of Thorns 



Aquatic Plants for the Aquarium 



A well-planted Aquarium 



Anacharis canadensis gigantea (Elodea). A beautiful sub- 

 merged plant, with dark green ovate leaves and light stems; of 

 quick growth. The best oxygenator. 2Sc per bunch; $2.50perdoz. 



Cabomba viridifolia (Washington Grass). A pretty and 

 popular submerged plant. Brilliant, glossy green, fan shaped 

 leaves more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 25c per 

 bunch $2.50 per doz. 



Every aquarium should contain plenty of plants as these are 

 required for the proper health of fish and other animals and they 

 contribute considerably to the attractive appearance of any 

 aquarium. 



Cyperus alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in 

 water or damp places. Will thrive in any good soil. 25c each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Ludwigia MuUerti. One of the prettiest submerged plants 

 with small ovate leaves, green above and pink on the under side. 

 Entirely distinct from all other aquatic plants. 25c per bunch; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



Sagittaria natans. This plant is indispensable for the 

 aquarium. Has long, strap-like leaves resembling the well- 

 known Vallisneria. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



— sinensis (Giani Sagittaria). Has dark green leaves broader and 

 stronger than natans. A free grower and an excellent aquarium 

 plant. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



Vallisneria spiralis, Italian Type (Eel Grass). A submerged 

 plant with long ribbon-like leaves. This is the best of the 

 Vallisnerias, a free grower, and a good oxygenator. 25c each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



One each of the seven Aquarium Plants $1.50. 



Fish Food. Reliance Fish Nutrition offers the properly balanced 

 diet that is easily assimilated by all aquarium fishes. Per 

 package of Ij ounces 25c. 



Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



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