Dreer's 1909 garden book (1909) Dreer's 1909 garden book dreers1909garden1909henr Year: 1909 1501]0 -HEHRTAPRfER jggpVMJBilii PLANTS1 LAGERSTR(EMIA (Crape Myrtle). This is one of the prettiest shrubs, and, while hardy south of the Poto- mac, requires protection in this latitude. All, however, that is necessarv is to winter the plants in a cellar or similar position, where they will be pro- tected from very severe weather. Grown in large pots or tubs, specimens 6 to 8 feet high can be produced with little difficulty, and which for two to three months in the summer will be covered with flowers
Dreer's 1909 garden book (1909) Dreer's 1909 garden book dreers1909garden1909henr Year: 1909 1501]0 -HEHRTAPRfER jggpVMJBilii PLANTS1 LAGERSTR(EMIA (Crape Myrtle). This is one of the prettiest shrubs, and, while hardy south of the Poto- mac, requires protection in this latitude. All, however, that is necessarv is to winter the plants in a cellar or similar position, where they will be pro- tected from very severe weather. Grown in large pots or tubs, specimens 6 to 8 feet high can be produced with little difficulty, and which for two to three months in the summer will be covered with flowers. Indica. Delicate soft pink. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. — Alba. A white-flowered form. 50 cts. each. LANTANAS. Alba Perfecta. Pure white, compact. Comtesse de Biencourt. A fine dwarf pink. Graigi. Dwarf; rich orange-carmine. Delicatissima {Weeping Lantana). A pretty trailing variety suitabV for vases, hanging-baskets, etc.; flowers delicate rosy-lavender, and pro- duced very freely. Emile Bayard. Deep crimson. Golden Ball. Fine dwarf; pure golden-orange. 10 cts. each; $ per doz. Set of 6 sorts, 50 cts. LAPAGERIA, Extremely beautiful ornamental greenhouse climber, producing numerous fine, large, bell-shaped waxy flowers of great substance, lasting a long time in bloom. Rosea. Rich rosy-crimson. $ each. Alba. Pure waxy-white. £ each. American Wonder, or Ponderosa Lemon, This truly wonderful variety has proven itself one of the most valuable of the Citrus family. It is of strong, vigorous growth, producing freely flowers as large as a tuberose and as fragrant as the orange blossom, followed by gigantic fruit, which are not only ornamental but useful for many domestic purposes. Young plants, 15c. each; strong plants of fruiting size, 50c. each. LOBELIA. Crystal Palace Compacta. Rich dark blue, much used for bedding, vases, etc. 10 cts. each; per doz.; $ per 100. MANETTIA, Blcolor. The popular Manettia Vine, and a desirable climber, either for the garden
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