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HENRY A. DRBBR, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



CROCOSMIA IMPERIALIS. 



Xe'w Colens Brilliancy. 



A new giant-leaved form, with leaves frequently 9 to 10 inches 

 long, of a bright canriine shading off to maroon, the margins of 

 the leaves bordered with yellow and green, and having a rich 

 velvety lustre ; the habit is strong and vigorous. 30 cents 

 each ; $3.00 per dozen ; $20.00 per 100. 



ColenS. Perdoz. Perioo. 



Verschafelti. 2 14; -inch pots $0 50 ^4 00 



Queen Victoria. 2.% " 50 4 00 



Golden Bedder. 2% " 50 4 00 



Twelve choice fancy varieties, 2 j^ -inch pots . 50 4 00 



Crocosmia Anrea Imperialis. 



One of the most beautiful bulbous-rooted plants of recent 

 introduction, producing its large, six-petaled, star-like flowers from 

 early in July until late in the autumn. These are of bright orange 

 color and measure 3 inches across, and are arranged in loose 

 panicles on tall stems, 2}^ to 3 feet high. 20 cents each ; ^2.00 

 per dozen. 



Crotons. ^'^^ '^'>^- p^^ ^°°- 



Twelve Choice Varieties. ( For descriptions see 

 retail catalogue). 



2^ -inch pots . ^l 25 ^10 00 



3 " 2 00 15 00 



Cupliea. 



Llavae. Tricolor Cuphea 75 5 00 



Platycentra 60 4 00 



Cyperns. 



Alternifolius. 2^4^ -inch pots 50 4 00 



Cycas Revolnta (Sago Pahn). 



We are now booking orders for dormant stems which are 

 expected to arrive early in May ; stems from 6 to 24 inches. 

 10 cents per lb., in lots up to loo lbs. 



200 



500 



1000 



TYPE OF NEW C\CTUS DAHLIA. 



Latest Novelties in... 



Cactus Ilahlias. 



Cinderella. Bright purple, the color deepening to a rich 



velvety shade in the centre ; free flowering. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. An exquisite shade of nch salmon 

 with just a suspicion of apricot at the base of the petals, 

 towards the tips the color deepens gradually into the softest 

 of carmine pinks, producing as a whole one of the most delight- 

 ful combinations of colors imaginable ; the shape of the 

 petals and of the whole flower leaves absolutely nothing to be 

 desired. 



Island Queen. Medium-sized flowers of perfect form on long 

 stout stems of a beautiful light mauve color. 



Firebrand. Richest velvety crimson ; petals long, narrow and 

 quite pointed, the finest of its color and a variety that should 

 become a great favorite. 



Kingfisher. Bright carmine ; the petals splendidly curled to a 

 point, and curved inwards in an elegant irregular manner ; 

 flowers of medium size and very free. 



Mrs. Dickson. Lovely soft rose, passing to yellow at the 

 base of the petals, which are long and pointed ; a beautifiil 

 loose and graceful flower. 



Mr. Moore. A perfectly formed flower of a rich cherry-red ; 

 one of the very best of the dark colored varieties. 



Nibelungen. A peculiar shade of carmine overlaid vrith deep 

 velvety crimson ; a most perfect flower, with long curled and 

 pointed petals. 



Queen Wilhelmina. Dark velvety crimson, shading to light 

 yellow at the base of the petals ; a dwarf growing and very 

 free flowering variety. 



Sieglinde. The well-formed gracefijl flowers are raised well 

 above the foliage on stout, stiff stems ; color pure amber, shad- 

 ing to delicate chamois at the tip of the petals. 



Sigmund. A fresh pleasing rosy carmine ; flowers of most 

 perfect form. 



Sparkler. A miniature Cactus Dahlia of fine form, of a 

 bright crimson color ; home in the greatest profiision ; a gem for 

 cutting. 



Strong, Dormant Roots. 40 cents each ; the set of 12 varieties 

 for $4.00. 



