Dreer's mid-summer catalogue (1902) Dreer's mid-summer catalogue . dreersmidsummerc1902henr Year: 1902 Height of Siem. 4 to 6 in. 4 to 6 in. 6 in. RUBBER PLANT (FICUS Dracaenas. Fragrans. A superb African species, with beautiful deep green leaves, lighter in the growth though having no variega- tions or markings in the foliage. This is one of the most admired of the decorative species. 30 cts., 50 cts. and $ each. Qodseff iana. Of an entirely different habit and appearance from all other Dracsenas ; of free-branching habit, forming compact, grace- ful specimens in a short time. Its fol
Dreer's mid-summer catalogue (1902) Dreer's mid-summer catalogue . dreersmidsummerc1902henr Year: 1902 Height of Siem. 4 to 6 in. 4 to 6 in. 6 in. RUBBER PLANT (FICUS Dracaenas. Fragrans. A superb African species, with beautiful deep green leaves, lighter in the growth though having no variega- tions or markings in the foliage. This is one of the most admired of the decorative species. 30 cts., 50 cts. and $ each. Qodseff iana. Of an entirely different habit and appearance from all other Dracsenas ; of free-branching habit, forming compact, grace- ful specimens in a short time. Its foliage is broadly lanceolate, 5 to 6 inches long, and 2 to 3 inches wide; of strong leathery texture; rich dark green color, densely marked with irregular dots and spots of creamy-white. It is very hardy as a house plant. Nice plants, in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. Fine plants, in 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each ; $ per doz. Lindeni. A beautiful variegated form of Fragrans, with broad green foliage and golden yellow stripes on the edges of the leaves. 50 cts. to $ each. Lord Wolseley. Long, narrow foliage of a greenish magenta, margined and splashed with crimson. 50 cts. to $ each. Massangeana. Another variegated form of the above, with the variegation through the centre of the leaf, instead of on the edges. 50 cts. to $ each. Sanderiana. A graceful, small leaved variety, with glaucous- green foliage, which is edged with a broad border of creamy- white. 50 cts. each. Terminalis. Rich crimson foliage, marked with pink and white. 30 cts. and 50 cts. each. FicUS (Rubber Plant). Elastica. The well-known India Rubber Tree, one of the very best plants for table or parlor decoration. Its thick, leathery leaves enable it to stand excessive heat and dryness. 4-inch pot, 10 inches high . . 5 ' ' 15 ' ' . . 6 ' ' 24 ' ' . . Heliconia. Stove plants, large ornamental foliage ; useful subjects for exhibition purposes. Aurea=striata. Large oblong leaves of a deep, gloss
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