Dreer^s Garde 7i Calendar. 119 



COLEUS— (Select Varieties). 



The most popular decorative foliage ]ilaiit. In order to produce a 

 symmetrical growth, the jilants should be pinched frequently while in a 

 growing state. 20 cts. $2.00 i)er dozen. For new Coleus, see page 102. 

 ACIS. Carmine-crimson, golden edge. 



BARONESS ROTHSCHILD. .Crimson, dark shadings, golden edge. 

 BEAUTY OF WIDMORE. White, pink and green ; one foot high, 



pyramidal form ; excellent for edgings in shady situations. 

 BRILLIANT. Bronzy crimson, dark veins and shadings ; golden edge. 

 CHAMELEON. Variegated violet, rich scarlet and chocolate, with 



white edge. Our stock has been selected with reference to richness 



and purity of color. 

 CLIO. Deep maroon, with a narrow green edge. 

 EUTERPE. Dai'k bronzy purple, with a serrated green edge. 

 GOLDEN BEAUTY. Crimson, wavy, with golden edge. 

 NAPOLEON. Chocolate crimson ; dwarf and compact habit. 

 MAROON VELVET. Rich velvety maroon. 

 PRINCESS OF WALES. Magenta edge ; narrow, yellow edge. 

 SUNBEAM. Dark bronzy crimson, golden edge. It has proved an 



extra bedder, retaining its color in the hottest weather. 

 SYLPH. The darkest of the golden section, blood red, shaded with 



black, vellow marcin. 

 VERSCHAFFELTI. Bronzy crimson ; the well-known bedder. 



COLOCASIA (CALADIUM) ESCULENTUM. 



One of the most beautiful and 

 striking of the Ornamental Foliage 

 Plants in cultivation, either for 

 culture in large pots or for plant- 

 ing out upon the lawn ; it will grow 

 in any good garden soil, and is 

 of tiie easiest culture ; when of 

 full size it stands about five feet 

 high, with immense leaves, often 

 measuring four feet in length by 

 two and a half in breadth ; very 

 smooth, of a light green color, 

 beautifully veined and variegated 

 Avith dark green. The root should 

 be preserved in dry sand during 

 the winter, in a very warm, dry 

 place. 



25 to 50 cts, $2.50 to $5.00 per 

 dozen, according to size. 



COLOCASIA BATAVIENSIS. Dark green foliage. 25 to 50 cts. 

 COLOCASIA JAVANICA. Dark bluish-green foliage. 50 cts. 



PHORMIUM TENAX— New Zealand Flax. 



Long sword-like evergreen leaves, suitable for ornamental groups or 

 vases ; nearly hardy, and can be wintered in a cellar. $1.00. 



WIGANDIA CARACASANA. 



A stately ornamental plant, with very large bright-green foliage, 

 covered with hairy -like spines; a fine pyramidal spike of purple 

 flowers. 50 cts. 



