FLOWERING AND DECORATIVE PLANTS-Continued 



Peperomia 



Maculosa. A succulent foliage plant with green leaves heavily 

 spcittcd with brown. Very showy. 3-inch pots 35c each. 



Philodendron— Afonifera 



Cordatum. A climbing or trailing plant with very substantial, 

 dark green, heart-shaped leaves, 3 to 4 inclies in diameter. An 

 e.xcellent plant for the window garden when grown as a trailing 

 basket or pot plant. Strong young plants 3-inch pots SOc each. 



Pertusum. Has large fleshy dark green leaves irregularly and 

 deeply cut or lobed on the edges. Specimen plants in 7-inch tubs 

 $15.00 each. 



Pothos — Ceylon Creeper 



Aureus. A favorite climber with golden foliage mottled green. 

 E.xcellent for baskets and boxes. 3-inch pots 35c each. 



Aureus Wilcoxi. A real improvement over the old, widely 

 known "aureus" and really an outstanding plant. The 

 foliage of this new variety is more distinctly variegated, 

 the light yellow variegation extending to the stems which are 

 an ivory color with an occasional tint of pink. 3-inch 

 pots 75c each. 



Rhynchospermum 



Trachelosperm um — Confederate Jasm ine 



A beautiful greenhouse climber and well adapted for growing 

 as a house plant in pots and trained on a trellis. Dark green, 

 glossy foliage. Masses of fragrant, pure white, Jasmine like, 

 flowers. Strong plants in 4-inch pots SOc each. 



Sansevieria 



An 



Zeylanica. The old-fashioned cro>;s-variegated sort 

 exceptionally good house plant. 4-inch pots SOc each. 



— Laurenti. Has a beautiful band of creamy yellow varying 

 from i to J inch on each edge of the variegated leaves. 3-inch 

 pots 3Sc; 4-inch pots 75c; 5-inch pots SI. 00; 6-inch pots $2.00 

 each. 



SeoLlf rasa— Aaron's Beard 



Sarmentosa. This old favorite is admirable for growing as a 

 pot plant which allows the numerous runners to hang down 

 giving a very pretty effect. 3-inch pot plants 2Sc each; 4-inch 

 pot plants SOc each; specimen plants in 12-inch pots $5.00. 



Strelitzia— Sir J of Paradise Flower 



Regina. A showy conservatory plant with dark green leathery 

 foliage and interesting, orange and purplish blue flowers that 

 always attract attention. 4-inch pots $1.50 each; larger 

 plants in 8-inch pots §7.50 each. 



Vallota— Scarborough Lily 



Speciosa. An interesting South African bulb closely allied 

 to the Amarj'Uis with large, funnel-sliaped, bright scarlet 

 flowers 3 inches across, produced in clusters of three or more 

 on stout 2 J to 3-feet high stems during summer and early 

 autumn. Strong established plants 5-inch pots $1.50 each. 



Vitis rhombifolia 



Vitis— Grape Ivy 



Rhombifolia. A graceful trailing vine with dark glossy green, 

 trifoliate leaves. An excellent subject for house culture. Young 

 plants, 3-inch pots 2Sc; 4-inch pots 75c each. 



Aquatic Plants for the Aquarium 



A well-planted Atiuarium 



Anacharis canadensis gigantea {Elodea). A beautiful sub- 

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

 quick growth. Tlie best oxygenator. 25c per bunch; $2.50perdoz. 



Cabomba viridifolia {Washington Grass). A pretty and 

 popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan 

 shaped, and 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 Mullerti. 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 {Giant 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 ti.e 



Vallisnerias, a free grower, and a good o.xj'genator. 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. 



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Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. 



