Dreer's garden calendar : 1889 . dreersgardencale1889henr Year: 1889 C.\NN.\ EhEM.\NNI- \\ M ->\\ A\ \L NEW CARNATIONS. Wm. Swayne. Strong, vigorous grower, bearing early and continuously large, full, fragrant flowers of a pure white. Being very firm and of heavy texture, it will prove valuable for shipping long distances. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $ Firefly. Similar in habit and appearance to Crimson King, but a decided improvement in color. The flowers are borne on long stems and are a rich shade of crimsiin. Gerinania. Of robust and branching habit. The flow- ers measure 2 to 3 inches i
Dreer's garden calendar : 1889 . dreersgardencale1889henr Year: 1889 C.\NN.\ EhEM.\NNI- \\ M ->\\ A\ \L NEW CARNATIONS. Wm. Swayne. Strong, vigorous grower, bearing early and continuously large, full, fragrant flowers of a pure white. Being very firm and of heavy texture, it will prove valuable for shipping long distances. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $ Firefly. Similar in habit and appearance to Crimson King, but a decided improvement in color. The flowers are borne on long stems and are a rich shade of crimsiin. Gerinania. Of robust and branching habit. The flow- ers measure 2 to 3 inches in diameter, are very double and perfectly circular, with smooth petals. In color it is a deep, rich canary, and shows no trace of any other shade. L. Lianiborn. A dwarf, compact grower, bearing on long stems fine, waxy, white flowers; a profuse bloomer and can be grown on low benches. Mabel. Pure white, finely fringed; of dwarf habit and a profuse bloomer. Maud Granger. One of the very freest varieties, bearing large, fragrant, pure white flowers, occasionally pen- cilled rosy crimson in the centre. Mrs. .\n improvement on Sunrise, and a variety that will be in demand as a jwt-plant. Color deep butt', flaked bright scarlet; flowers of good size and very fragrant. 25 cts. each : set of S for .â j;
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