. Dreer's garden calendar : 1899. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Musa Ensete. in bloom from early Spring until Autumn ; blue ; 8 inches 10. MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES. (Smilax.) 6134 In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly one of the most graceful climbers w h i c h adorn the greenhouse or conservatory ; for bouquets and floral decoration it is indispensable. Soak the seed in warm water twelve hours and plant in pots, in hot-bed or greenhouse,


. Dreer's garden calendar : 1899. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs. Musa Ensete. in bloom from early Spring until Autumn ; blue ; 8 inches 10. MYRSIPHYLLUM ASPARAGOIDES. (Smilax.) 6134 In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly one of the most graceful climbers w h i c h adorn the greenhouse or conservatory ; for bouquets and floral decoration it is indispensable. Soak the seed in warm water twelve hours and plant in pots, in hot-bed or greenhouse, in February, and keep in moist place. Tender perennial climber ; white ; 10 feet. Oz. 60 cts 10 MOMORDICA. Very curious climbing vines, with orna- mental foliage, fruit golden-yellow, warted. and when ripe opens, showing the seed and its brilliant carmine interior ; fine for trel- lises, rock-work, stumps,etc.; annual ; 10 It. 6116 Balsamina {Balsam Apple). Apple-shaped fruit 5 6117 Charantia {Balsam Pear). Pear-shaped fruit. (See cut.) . 5 MUSA ENSETE. (Abyssinian Banana.) 6131 A splendid plant for the open air in Summer, producing a most striking effect when planted singly or in groups. In our hot Summer it lux- uriates and attains gigantic propor- tions when freely supplied with manure and water. The seeds germinate easily if started in hot- bed or bottom heat in greenhouse. Tender perennial, 10 to 20 ft. (See cut.) 25 "40 mk. 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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