. Dreer's garden book : 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. I^AGERSTRCEMIA INDICA (Crape Myrtle). This is one of the prettiest shrubs, and, while hardy south ot the Poto- mac, requires protection in this latitude. All, however, that is necessary is to winter the plants in a cellar or similar position, where ihey 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
. Dreer's garden book : 1905. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. I^AGERSTRCEMIA INDICA (Crape Myrtle). This is one of the prettiest shrubs, and, while hardy south ot the Poto- mac, requires protection in this latitude. All, however, that is necessary is to winter the plants in a cellar or similar position, where ihey 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 tlwee months in the summer will be covered with delicate soft pink flowers. Strong flowering plants, 25 cts. and 50 cts. each. LAIVTANAS. Amiel. Dwarf; bright orange-red, with yellow eye. Craigi. Dwarf; rich orange-carmine. (See cut.) Delicatissima [Weeping Lantana). A pretty trailing variety; suitable for vases, hanging-baskets, etc. Flowers delicate rosy lavender and pro- duced very freely. Qolden Ball. Fine dwarf; pure golden-orange. Javotte. Very dwarf, centre of flower light yellow, shading to a lighter border. Thais. Very dwarf and compact; delicate blush, shading to cream. 10 cts. each ; $1,00 per doz. Tlie set of 6 for 50 cts. Extremely beautiful, ornamental greenhouse climber, producing numer- ou-i fine, large, bell-shaped waxy flowers of great substance, lasting a long time in bloom. • Rosea. Rich rosy-crimson. $ each. | Alba. Pure waxy white. $ Lantana Craigi. For the amateur who wishes Roses all summer we recommend our set of Hybrid Teas. See page Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
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