HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— DECORATIVE PLANTS 



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Hibiscus Sinensis (Chinese Hibiscus) 



Well-known evergreen tender shrubs which may be grown either 

 in a pot or tub, or planted out during the summer. They flower 

 freely during the entire summer, and even in the winter if kept 

 in a light, sunny position in the house. 



Aurantiacus. Fine double pure salmon-. 



Grandiflorus. Very large single rose 



MiniatUS Semi-plenus. The finest and most brilliant semi- 

 double, vermilion-scarlet, with flowers 4 inches in diameter. 



Peachblow. Large double flowers, of a soft pink, "with deeper 

 centre. 



30 cts. each; set of 4 sorts for $1.00. 



English Iivy 



Large plants, 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 5-inch 

 pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. Extra large plants, in 7-inch 

 pots, 6 ft. high, $2.50 each. 



Specimen plants trained in globe form, very decorative, 12 

 inches in diameter in 6-inch pots, $2.50 each; 14 inches in 

 diameter in 8-inch tubs, $5.00 each; 16 inches in diameter in 

 10-inch tubs, $7.50 each. 



Jasminum GrandifLorum 



(Catalonian or Star Jasmine) 



This is the old favorite sweet scented variety, a most desirable 

 plant for the window garden producing its attractive white flowers 

 almost continuously. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Lagerstroemia Indica (Crape Myrtie) 



This is one of the prettiest Shrubs and while hardy south of 

 the Potomac requires protection in this latitude. Grown in large 

 pots or tubs, specimens 6 to 8 feet high can be produced with 

 little difSculty, and which for two or three months in summer 

 will be covered with delicate soft pink flowers. Strong plants 

 $1.00 each. 



PandanUS (Screw Pine) 



Veitchi. One of the finest decorative plants for the house; 

 graceful foliage, broadly striped with cream-white on a green 

 ground. 4-inch pots, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, $2.50 each; 

 7-inch pots, $3.50 each. 



P.\ND.A.NUS Veitchi 



PaSSiflora (Passion Flower) 



Pfordti. The best variety for outdoors in summer; flowers 

 light blue, suffused with rose and borne quite freely. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Princeps. This is one of the best greenhouse climbers, a rare 

 and showy variety with bright red flowers. $1.00 each. 



Philodendron or Monstera 



Pertusum. An interesting hothouse plant of climbing habit 

 with large leaves which are peculiarly cut and perforated. 

 $1.50 each. 



Sansevieria Zeylanica 

 Laurenti 



Phyllocactus 



Beautiful flowering plants closely allied to the Cacti, with 

 thornless leaf-like stems. The flowers, which often measure eight 

 inches in diameter, are long, somewhat trumpet-shaped, con- 

 sisting of several rows of petals, which in color range from pure waxy white to deep crimson, 

 and are freely produced on well-ripened stems in spring. They are of easy culture, should be 

 confined to small pots and sparingly watered. We offer a choice selection of 12 named varieties. 

 50 cts. each. Set of 12 for $5.00. 



Plumbago 



Capensis. Flowers at all seasons. A fine plant for pot culture or the border; producing 



spikes of pretty, light blue flowers. 

 Capensis Alba. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers. 

 Price, either of above, 25 cts. each. 



Punica (Pomegranate) 



Granatum Legrelli. A splendid shrub, hardy as far north as Washington. A grand 

 subject for the lawn, producing its large, showy, double orange-scarlet flowers the entire 

 summer. It is best grown in a large tub, and is easily wintered dormant in a cool cellar. 

 6-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



Sansevieria 



Zeylanica Laurenti. This variety, in addition to the variegation shown in the ordinary sort, 

 has a band of creamy yellow varying from i to ^ inch or more in width on each edge of the leaves, 

 which adds greatly to its decorative effect. A limited stock of good young plants, in 4-inch pots, 

 $1.00 each. Large plants in 6-inch pots, $3.00 each. 



Stephanotis 



Floribunda. One of the most charming hothouse climbers, growing rapidly, with long, glossy, 

 deep green foliage, and producing clusters of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. $1.50 each. 



Stigmaphyllon Ciliatum 



(Brazilian Golden, or Orchid Vine) 



One of the prettiest tender climbers in cultivation, with large yeUow, orchid-like flowers, pro- 

 duced very freely during the summer months. It is especially adapted for training over the pillars 

 or on the wall of a conservatory, but will do equally well in the open air. 50 cts. each. 



NOTE Bulbs, Roots or Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on 

 the order blank and inside of front cover of this catalogue. 



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