Dreer's garden calendar for 1887 . dreersgardencale1887henr Year: 1887 AZALEA INDICA. (Chinese Azalea.) Beautiful plants for window or conservatory decoration. The ease with which they can be grown and their diver- sity of color are rapidly bringing them into public favor. They force readily, are perfectly hardy south of Wash- ington, and if protected by cold frames, can be safely kept over winter even in the North. The collection we offer comprises the cream of the best continental establishments as to variety and shape. Medium plants, 50 to 75 cts. each ; $ to $ per doz. Trained
Dreer's garden calendar for 1887 . dreersgardencale1887henr Year: 1887 AZALEA INDICA. (Chinese Azalea.) Beautiful plants for window or conservatory decoration. The ease with which they can be grown and their diver- sity of color are rapidly bringing them into public favor. They force readily, are perfectly hardy south of Wash- ington, and if protected by cold frames, can be safely kept over winter even in the North. The collection we offer comprises the cream of the best continental establishments as to variety and shape. Medium plants, 50 to 75 cts. each ; $ to $ per doz. Trained standards of symmetrical growth, strong plants from $ to $ each; $ to $ per doz. HARDY GHENT AZALEA. This is a magnificent class of hardy flowering plants, bearing large trusses of lovely, fragrant flowers. Their diversity of color and form and adaptability to low and unsightly places in the garden should render them, even to a greater extent than at present, leading shrubs for outdoor purposes. Very <lry situations are not suitable for this class. The soil should be prepared as per in- structions for Rhododendrons. The collection offered is from the best European sources. $ each ; $ per doz. BEGONIA. Very useful and effective plants for vases and baskets, or for bedding out in half-shady places on the lawn. They flower profusely during summer and winter, and are among the best plants for house decoration. Alba Perfecta Grandiflora. Similar to Rubra in habit and foliage, but of a pure white color. Foliosa. White flowers ; fine, neatly cut foliage. Rubra. Dark green leaves, flowers scarlet rose, glossy and wax-like. Saundersoni. Scarlet flowers, dwarf habit; in bloom continually. Soli in id t i. Flowers white, tinged with pink, contrasting finely with the foliage, which is dark green, with a metallic lustre. Weltoniensis. Fine salmon pink, unusually florif- erous. Weltoniensis Alba. Pure white. 25 cts. each ; set of 9 varieties for $
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