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Dreer's Garden Calendar. 



VINCA— Periwinkle. 



Harrisoni. A beautiful variegated trailing plant, rapid growth, leaves dark green, centre 



light green, light blue flowers. 15 cts. ; $1.50 per doz. 

 Major Variegata. Similar to the above in growth, leaves glossy green, broadly margined 



with creamy white, blue flowers ; both sorts admirably adapted to hanging baskets and 

 15 cts.; $1.50 per doz. 



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VIOLET. 



It is one of the leading flowers among florists for bouquets 

 and cut flowers. All the varieties should have a slight pro- 

 tection of leaves during the winter. A better plan to insure 

 early spring flowering is, to plant in cold frames in the fall. 

 They thrive best, during the summer, in a shady situation, in 

 a rich, deep soil. 15 cts.; $1.50 per doz., except where noted. 

 Belle de Chatenay. Pure white, border of petals em- 

 broidered with lilac. It is quite fragrant. 

 King of Violets. Large, double, dark blue. 30 cts. 

 Marie Louise. Deep violet blue; very fragrant and free- 

 flowering. It should be grown by all interested in the cul- 

 ture of cut flowers, on account of its easy forcing qualities. 

 Neapolitan. Light blue, large, double, and exquisitely 



fragrant. 

 Odorata fl. PL. The old double Russian violet, producing 

 the largest double dark blue flowers, very fragrant. 25 cts. 

 Odoratissima (New). This variety has been recommended as the largest and best single blue 

 yet sent out. Deep sky-blue shading to light sky-blue. Of very dwarf growth, with dis- 

 tinct, large, handsome foliage. 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz. 

 Princess Louise. Fine, double, white. 

 Queen Victoria. A large single-flowering sort, deep blue, very fragrant and free; a good 



forcing variety. It is a vigorous grower, an abundant bloomer, and perfectly hardy. 

 Schosnbrun. Single, deep blue ; very fragrant. 

 White Czar. Large single white flowers, sweetly scented, strong and free. 



VIBUENUM TINUS (Laurustinus.) White 

 flowers, buds rose-colored. 25 cts. to 50 cts. 



VITIS VARIEGATA. Hardy climber, varie- 

 gated leaves, purple berries. 25 cts. 



WISTARIA— Chinese Glycene. 



One of the most popular hardy vines, growing rapidly, climbing to a height of fifty feet or 



more, and when in bloom presents a truly magnificent appearance. The plants offered are all 



strong, pot-grown, transplant easily, and give satisfaction. 



Frutescens [American Glycene). Of a more dwarf habit than the Chinese, darker blue 

 flowers. 25 cts. 



Multijuga. A new variety from Japan, with very elegant foliage and flowers of lilac and 

 blue. 50 cts. to $1. 



Sinensis. One of the most hardy climbing plants, and when once established, of rapid growth, 

 covering the entire side of a house in a few years, presenting a magnificent appearance when 

 in full bloom, with its thousands of rich clusters or pendulous racemes of delicate violet- 

 blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 30 cts. 



Sinensis Alba. A white variety of the above. 50 cts. 



YUCCA. 



Alosifolia. Handsome purplish green. 50 cts. 



Alosifolia Variegata. Very fine. $1 to $5. 



Filamentosa (Adam's Needle). Hardy and very ornamen- 

 tal, long, narrow leaves, from the edges of which hang 

 long, white threads. The flower-stem rises to a height of 

 five feet, bearing a spike of large, creamy white, bell- 

 shaped flowers ; very striking. 25 cts. ; $2.50 per doz. 



Recurva. A valuable hardy variety; fine for vases or out- 

 door planting; exceedingly graceful, recurving habit. 

 25 cts. to 50 cts. 



Dreer's Catalope of Dutch Flowering Roots. 



HYACINTHS, TULIPS, CROCUS, LILIES, 



And Other Bulbs, fob Winter and Spring Flowering, 

 PUBLISHED SEPTEMBER 1st OF EVERY YEAR. 



