. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. ^GARDENand GREENHOUSE PLANTS Summer Flowering Bulbs—Continued. i-ANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear) Among the most effective plants in cultiva- tion for beds, borders, or for planting out upon the lawn; they are used extensively in many of the public parks where their decorative value is greatly appreciated. To obtain the best results they should be planted where they will obtain plenty of water and an abundant e of rich compost. When full size they stand six to ten feet high, and bear immense light green leave
. Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Nursery Catalogue. ^GARDENand GREENHOUSE PLANTS Summer Flowering Bulbs—Continued. i-ANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS Caladium Esculentum (Elephant's Ear) Among the most effective plants in cultiva- tion for beds, borders, or for planting out upon the lawn; they are used extensively in many of the public parks where their decorative value is greatly appreciated. To obtain the best results they should be planted where they will obtain plenty of water and an abundant e of rich compost. When full size they stand six to ten feet high, and bear immense light green leaves, three to four feet long by two and a half wide. Fancy-leaved Caladiums No other summer foliage plant equals the Fancy Caladiums in rich and gorgeous, yet soft coloring. All of the varieties are of marvelous beauty for the furnishing of the conservatory during the summer months, for window boxes, or even for outdoor bedding in shady or semi-shady positions. Their culture is fully described in our book, "Dreer's Hints on the Growing of ; Price, 25 cts. per copy, or will be sent free to customers if asked for at time of ordering. Our collection consits of more than fifty distinct and beautiful varieties. We offer special selections as under. Twenty-five Choice Standard Varieties 30 cts. each; 12 distinct varieties for $; the full collection of 25 varieties for $ Twelve Choice New and Rare Varieties 50 cts. each; the collection of 12 varieties for $ Descriptive list of above mailed on application. Ismene Calathina (Peruvian Daffodil) A grand summer flowering bulb, producing with great freedom large Amaryllis-like, pure white, fragrant blossoms. Keep the bulbs in a dry, warm place, and plant out in June. Bulbs can be taken up in October, and, after a few weeks' rest, potted and flowered in the house in the winter, or kept over for planting out another season. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Hardy Summer Flowering Lilies are offered and de scribed on p
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