Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: 156 H^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Mj PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE Agapanthus Umbellatus Agapanthus Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3 feet long flower stalks lasting a long time in bloom. A most desirable plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. Strong flowering plants from 5-inch pots, $; 8-inch pots, $; large 12-inch tubs, $ each. Agave (Century Plant) An old time favori
Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: 156 H^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Mj PLANTS FOR THE GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE Agapanthus Umbellatus Agapanthus Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3 feet long flower stalks lasting a long time in bloom. A most desirable plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. Strong flowering plants from 5-inch pots, $; 8-inch pots, $; large 12-inch tubs, $ each. Agave (Century Plant) An old time favorite decorative plant which in years past was found in nearly every collection, useful as an individual specimen on the lawn or in the garden during the summer or as a house plant in the winter. Americana. Glaucous dark green foliage. Variegata. The glaucous foliage is prettily bordered and marked with creamy yellow. Price. Either variety, 4-inch pots, 75 cts.; 6-inch pots, $ each. Aglaonema Costatum. A dwarf-growing Aroid, suitable for the conserva- tory or window garden. Very compact heart-shaped leaves of dark, shining green, with white midrib and scattering blotches of white. 75 cts. each. Allamanda Hendersoni. A strong growing variety, well suited for growing on the pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for training on a trellis; large, fragrant golden-yellow flowers. 50 cts. each. Williamsi. Forms a compact bushy plant with large rich yellow flowers at every point; deliciously scented. 50 cts. each. Aloe Arborescens. An attractive house plant, growing and thriving under most adverse conditions. Long narrow leaves of heavy texture are about two inches wide at the stem, tapering to a point. — Grandidentata. Similar to the above, but with broader dark green leaves with lighter spots. Price. Either variety, 3-inch pots, 50 cts.; 4-inch pots, $ each. Aloysia (Lemon Verbena) Citriodora. The well-known popular pot or bedding plant grown for its richly fragrant foliag
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