Dreer's mid-summer list (1891) Dreer's mid-summer list . dreersmidsummerl1891henr Year: 1891 (.(. The New Forcing Rose WABAN.' A RED MERMET. This very valuable rose is a sport from Catherine Mermet. and identical with that variety in every characteristic excepting color, which is a rich deep bright pink. The only objection to C. Mermet is its frequently pale insipid color in cloudy weather, expe- rience has shown that the Waban retains its deep rich color in all kinds of weather ; it will, without doubt, prove to be as valuable as The Bride, which is also a sport from the same fine variety. F
Dreer's mid-summer list (1891) Dreer's mid-summer list . dreersmidsummerl1891henr Year: 1891 (.(. The New Forcing Rose WABAN.' A RED MERMET. This very valuable rose is a sport from Catherine Mermet. and identical with that variety in every characteristic excepting color, which is a rich deep bright pink. The only objection to C. Mermet is its frequently pale insipid color in cloudy weather, expe- rience has shown that the Waban retains its deep rich color in all kinds of weather ; it will, without doubt, prove to be as valuable as The Bride, which is also a sport from the same fine variety. First size, 75 cts. each ; $ per doz. Second '50 ' ' New Polyantha Rose kk Clothilde Soupert.' This very beautiful variety is entirely distinct from all other Polyantha Koses, the flowers being nearly as large as Boule de Neige, which it very much resembles in shape. They are of a pearl white shaded at the centre with silvery rose, and are produced in the greatest profusion. 30 cts. each ; $ per dozen. Climbing Niplietos. A sport from Niphetos retaining all the character- istics of the parent variety, except that it is of a strong climbing habit, frequently sending out shoots that attain a length of 20'feet. 50 cts. each ; $ per doz. Climbing Perle des Jardins. A sport from the well-known Pearle des Jardins, retaining all the characteristics of that popular variety, except that it is of a stong climbing habit. 50 cts.; $ per doz. Smilax. (MYRSIPHYIJLUM ASPARAGOIWES.) A climbing plant, unsurpassed in the graceful beauty of its foliage ; its peculiar wavy formation renders it one of the most valuable plants for bou- quets, wreaths, festoons, and decorations. Can be easily grown iu the house. 15 cts. each ; § per dozen ; $ per 100. Stephanotis Flobibunda. Stephanotis Floribnnda. One of the most charming hot-house climbers, grow- ing rapidly, with long glossy deep green foliage, and producing clusters of pure white flowers deliriously fragrant. $
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