68 Dreer's Garden Calendar. 



Per pkt. 



GLAUCIUM CORtflCULATUM {Horn Poppy). An ornamental foliage plant, with 

 long, velvety, recurved, silvery leaves, deeply cut to the rib, forming two rows of leaf- 

 lets ; of vigorous growth, contrasting finely with colored foliage plants. Flowers are 

 orange-yellow, bell-shaped and drooping ; hardy biennial; height 2 feet. Per oz., $3... 10 

 HUME A ELEGANS. A remarkably handsome decorative plant, producing drooping 

 pyramids of ruby-red, grass-like florets, either for pots or the garden. It should be 



grown in light, rich soil ; half-hardy biennial; 8 feet 10 



JHAIZE (Zea Japonica Variegata). An ornamental variety of beautifully striped corn, 

 fine for clumps or in groups on the lawn ; hardy annual. 



Striped-Leaved Japanese. It is evenly striped with green and white; 6 feet 5 



Gracillima (Miniature Maize). Foliage elegantly striped, and of graceful habit; 4 ft. 5 

 PERILLA. Handsome plants with beautiful, very dark-colored foliage, forming a fine 

 contrast with silver-leaved plants; growing freely in any soil; half-hardy annual; 1£ ft. 



Nankinensis. A very neat plant, with dark purple foliage 5 



Nankinensis Atropurpureus Laciniatis. The foliage of this variety is exceedingly 



elegant, of a very dark purple, cut or fringed, producing a charming effect 10 



PYRETHRUM (Golden Feather Varieties). Handsome herbaceous plants, succeed in 

 any garden soil; for marginal lines, beds, etc.; hardy perennials. 

 Aureum. An ornamental golden-yellow foliage plant, for ribbon gardening; 6 inches... 10 

 Aureum Laciniatum. A new, yellow lacerated, or fringed foliage variety; 4 inches.... 10 

 Golden Gem. A valuable bedding plant, producing large double white flowers, which 

 continue in bloom from May until killed by frost; the leaves are brighter than the old 

 Golden Feather, and also fine for ribbon beds if the flowering stems are removed; 2 ft.. 10 

 RICINUS (Castor Oil Bean). Highly ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque 

 foliage, with brilliant-colored fruit, producing an oriental effect; fine for lawns and 

 pleasure-grounds, also for massing and centre plants for ribbon beds ; half-hardy annuals. 



Africanus Albidus. White fruited, stem and leaves of a silvery color ; 8 feet 5 



Borboniensis Arboreus. Very large and beautiful foliage; 15 feet 10 



Ccerulescens. Producing very fine, bluish-green leaves and fruit 10 



' Gibsoni, or Duchesse of Edinburgh. A new bronzed-leaved, compact variety of 

 this useful group of sub tropical plants, of dwarf branching habit, and differs from all 



other varieties by its intense deep red colored foliage; 5 feet 10 



SANGUINEUS. Very ornamental, blood-red stalks and clusters of splendid red fruit; 8 ft. 5 

 Species from Philippines. A new variety from the Philippine Islands, with beauti- 

 ful gigantic foliage; 10 feet 10 



Tricolor. Green and brown spotted red fruit, with red stalks; 6 feet 5 



Fine Mixed. Of all good varieties mixed. Per oz., 50 cts 5 



SOLANUM. Beautiful fruit-bearing plants (not edible), among the most interesting 

 green-house shrubs; fine for groups on lawns or single specimens, growing freely in a 

 light, rich soil ; half-hardy perennials, fruiting the first season from seed. 

 ClLlATUM. A brilliant scarlet fruiting variety, which retains its bright color and form 



long after ripe ; fine for Christmas decorations ; half-hardy annual ; 2 feet 5 



Robustum. Rich brown-tinted leaves and long spines rendering the foliage extremely 



ornamental; 8 feet 10 



Warscewiczi. Immense lobed leaves of a dark green color, rich inflorescence and 



ornamental fruit; when planted in masses produces a grand effect; 6 feet 10 



Wheeleri. An improvement on the old Jerusalem Cherry, with splendid oval red 



fruit, and of handsome growth; 2 feet 10 



Fine Mixed. Different varieties and colors mixed , 10 



TOBACCO, VARIEGATED FOLIAGE (Nicotiana Variegata). A beautiful new 



variegated variety, with showy white and green foliage ; half-hardy annual ; 4 feet 10 



WIGANDIA. Grand and stately ornamental plants, with large leaves 3 feet long and 

 18 inches wide, and stems covered with crimson hairs, imparting a sub-tropical effect to 

 the garden ; half-hardy perennial ; 6 feet. 

 Caracasana. A grand plant with beautiful leaves, richly veined, and stems covered 



. with crimson hairs 25 



Imperialis. A new variety, leaves larger and firmer than Caracasana 25 



YUCCA FILAMENTOSA. A splendid showy garden plant, requiring several years 

 to grow to perfection from seed ; with large clusters of white flowers on tall stems ; 



hardy perennial; 3 feet - 10 



For Green-house Foliage Plants, see list of Seeds under the head of Green-house Plants. 



SEEDS OF EVERLASTING FLOWERS. 



This class of plants have become very popular, and are generally cultivated for their beau- 

 tiful rich-colored flowers, which are desirable for making up winter bouquets, wreaths, and 

 Christmas decorations. They should be cut when they just come into bloom, or before the 

 flowers get too old and lose their bright colors, tied in small bunches, and dried slowly in the 

 shade with their heads downwards, to keep the stems straight. 



Per pkt. 

 ACROCLINTUM. Charming plants with beautiful flowers, growing freely in any good 

 garden soil ; cut just when they expand ; half-hardy annual ; height 1 foot. 



Roseum. Bright rose. Album. Pure white. Mixed. Of the two colors Each 5 



AJttMOBIUM ALATUM. A pretty border plant, growing in any garden soil, with 

 showy small white flowers ; hardy annual; 2 feet 5 



