. Dreer's novelties and specialties 1934 . Caladium esculentum—E/ep/ion^'j Ear Among the most effective plants in cultivation 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 abundance 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. Each Per doz. Per 100 Large Bulbs $0 30 S3 00 $22 50 Firs
. Dreer's novelties and specialties 1934 . Caladium esculentum—E/ep/ion^'j Ear Among the most effective plants in cultivation 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 abundance 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. Each Per doz. Per 100 Large Bulbs $0 30 S3 00 $22 50 First Size Bulbs 20 2 00 15 00 Second Size Bulbs 15 1 50 12 00 w Hardy Begonia Evansiana Hardy Tuberous-Rooted Begonia Evansiana A handsome and distinct species from Java growing from 2 to 2J feet high. Has large, dark green foliage and produces large, showy pink flowers in the greatest profusion during September and October. Very desirable for planting in front of shrubbery borders or in any semi-shaded situation. A few leaves for pro- tection during the winter months are advisable in this section. Strong bulbs, 35c each; $ per doz. 3 inch growing plants, ready May 10th, 25c each; $ per doz. Boussingaultia baselloides Madeira or Mignonette Vine An old-fashioned and still very popular vine covering a large space in a short period of time. Produces a great abun- dance of fleshy, heart-shaped leaves of a beautiful Ught green color and has beautiful racemes of feathery white flowers which have a delicious fragrance. Pro- tect in this latitude with a few leaves or litter during the winter months. Strong tubers ISc each; $ per doz. Gloriosa Superba Rothschildiana. Climbing Lily A splendid tropical climber, easy to grow in a warm con- servatory. Grows 6 to 10 feet high, producing its gorgeous lily-like flowers which open a bright yellow, but change to a deep scarlet. In bloom through the sum- mer and autumn months. Strong tubers, 50c each.
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