Dreer's midsummer list 1933 (1933) Dreer's midsummer list 1933 . dreersmidsummerl1933henr Year: 1933 SEASONABLE PLANTS FOR THE HOUSE AND GARDEN 23 Agapanthus Agapanthus TJinbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornament- al 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 plants of flowering size from 6-inch pots, $; 8-inch tubs, $; large 12-inch tubs, each. Aloe Arborescens. An attractive house
Dreer's midsummer list 1933 (1933) Dreer's midsummer list 1933 . dreersmidsummerl1933henr Year: 1933 SEASONABLE PLANTS FOR THE HOUSE AND GARDEN 23 Agapanthus Agapanthus TJinbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornament- al 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 plants of flowering size from 6-inch pots, $; 8-inch tubs, $; large 12-inch tubs, 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. 2-inch pots, 25 cts.; 3-inch pots, 50 cts.; 4-inch pots, $ each. Anthurium (Flamingo Flower) Pretty greenhouse plants that have many good qualities, not only as decorative plants, but also as cut flowers. Their peculiar shaped flowers of rich coloring frequently last on the plant from two to three months. Scherzerianum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. — Album. Creamy white flowers. — Atrosanguineum. Rich crimson-scarlet. — Rothschildianum. Creamy-white spotted crimson. Four and five inch pots, $ each. Crassula Arborescens. Frequently but erroneously called Japanese Rubber Plant. Heavy stems with thick fleshy leaves about 2 inches long. Very popular house plant, either as specimens or for indoor rock and miniature gardens. Strong plants, 2-inch pots, 25 cts.; 3-inch pots, 50 cts.; 4-inch, $; 5-inch, $; 6-inch, $ each. Larger specimens, $, $ and $ each. CyperUS (Umbrella Plant) Alternifolius. An excellent plant for the house, always pre- senting an attractive appearance. It may be grown as a sub- aquatic, and in any case should never lack a liberal supply of water. 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Opuntia Microdasys (Bunny Ear Cactus) A popular interesting Cactus with thick, heavy joint
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