PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 



ARALIA ELEGANTISSIMA 



Agapanthus 



Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental 

 plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3 feet long 

 flower stalks lasting a long time in bloom. A most desirable 

 plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on 

 the lawn or piazza. Strong flowering plants from 5-inch pots, 

 $1.00; 8-inch pots, $3.00; large 12-inch tubs, $6.00 each. 



Agave (Century Plant) 

 An old time favorite decorative plant which in years past was 



found in nearly every collection, useful as an individual specimen 



on the lawn or in the garden during the summer or as a house 



plant in the winter. 



Americana. Glaucous dark green foliage. 6-inch pots, $2.00 

 each. 



Variegata. The glaucous foliage is prettily bordered and marked 

 with creamy yellow. 6-inch pots, $2.00 each. 



Aglaonema 



Costatum. A dwarf-growing Aroid, suitable for the conserva- 

 tory or window garden. Very compact heart-shaped leaves of 

 dark, shining green, with white midrib and scattering blotches 

 of white. 75 cts. each. 



Allamanda 



Hendersoni. A strong growing variety, well suited for growing 

 on the pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for training on 

 a trellis; large, fragrant golden-yellow flowers. 50 cts. each. 



Williamsi. Forms a compact bushy plant with large rich yellow 

 flowers at every point; deliciously scented. 50 cts. each. 



Aloe 



Arborescens. Will prove a desirable house plant, growing 

 and thriving under most adverse conditions. Long narrow 

 leaves of heavy texture are about two inches wide at the stem, 

 tapering to a point. Very attractive. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each; 

 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



Aloysia (Lemon Verbena) 



Citriodora. The well-known popular pot or bedding plant, 

 grown for its richly fragrant foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



AntigOnOIl (Mountain Rose) 



Leptopus. The pink or rosy-red colored form of this is one of 

 the most conspicuous and beautiful climbers grown in the 

 Southern States, verandas or trellises covered with same are 

 extremely showy and beautiful. In the North the Antigonon 

 makes a splendid climber for the greenhouse. 50 cts. each. 



Anthericum 



Mandaeanum. A splendid variety with narrow foliage, the 

 leaves being green on the edges with creamy white centre. 

 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Vittatum Picturatum. A most desirable plant for window 

 boxes, vases, or for growing as a single specimen in pot; long, 

 narrow green foliage with creamy white centre. Splendid plants, 

 3-inch pots, 50 cts.; 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 



Allthurium (Flamingo Flower) 



Pretty greenhouse plants that have many good qualities, not 

 only as decorative plants, but also as cut flowers. Their peculiar 

 shaped flowers of rich coloring frequently last on the plant from 

 two to three months. 



Scherzerianum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 

 — Atrosanguineum. Rich crimson-scarlet. 

 — Rothschildianum. Creamy-white spotted crimson. 

 Five-inch pots, $3.00 each. 



Large -flowering Half -dwarf 



Antirrhinums (Snapdragon) 



Popular plants for bedding and for cutting. We can supply the 

 following six distinct and beautiful varieties. Ready May 10th. 



Empress. Velvety crimson. 

 Fawn.' Rose and gold. 

 Gloria. Deep rose. 



Golden Queen. Rich yellow. 

 Peerless Pink. Shell pink. 

 Purity. Pure white. 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Aralia 



Handsome decorative foliage plants for the warm conservatory. 

 Elegantissima. Has very narrow finely divided foliage of a 

 peculiar metallic green color. 4-inch pots, $1.50 each. 

 AraUCaria (Norfolk Island Pine) 



Excelsa. A beautiful tender evergreen, a favorite plant for 

 house decoration, unequaled in symmetrical habit of growth 

 by any other plant. 



4- inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, $2.50 each 



5- inch pots, 12 to 15 inches high, 3.00 each 



6- inch pots, 15 to 18 inches high, 4.00 each 



7- inch pots, 18 to 20 inches high, 6.00 each 



Ardisia 



Crenulata. A very ornamental greenhouse plant with dark 

 green, glossy, attractive foliage, bearing clusters of very brilliant 

 red berries. A good subject for the window garden. Fine plants 

 in 5-inch pots that will fruit this season. $2.00 each. 



Agapanthus Umbellatus 



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Dreer's Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 158 to 160 



