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Title: Dreer's autumn catalogue 1925
Identifier: dreersautumncata1925henr (find matches)
Year: 1925 (1920s)
Authors: Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass). A pretty and popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- shaped, and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 25 cts. per bunch; S2.50 per doz. Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places, will thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the submerged plants. The small ovate leaves, green above and pink on the under side, are very attractive and entirely distinct from all other aquarium plants. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. It is doubtful if anything is more fascinating to the young as well as to the older members of the household than to watch the development of animal and plant life in the aquaria. Fish wiU not thrive unless enough plants are growing to furnish them with oxygen. To do this there should be not less than one plant to every two gallons of water. The ideal temperature is about 50 degrees, and a shady corner, or a window facing north, is best during the summer, and an east window during the winter. We have prepared a Leaflet giving complete directions for the cultivation of Hardy and Tender Water Lilies, Aquarium plants and other aquatics. Copies free on request. Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Gianl Water Weed). A beautiful submerged plant, with dark green ovate leaves and light stems; of quick growth. The best oxygenator and a splendid Aquarium plant. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the aquar- ium; its long, strap-like green leaves resemble the well-known Vallisneria. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark green; broader and stronger than S. natans, and a freer grower; the best form for the aquarium. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Vallisneria Spiralis, Italian Type (Eel Grass). A submerged plant with long ribbon-like leaves. This is the best of the Vallisnerias, a free grower, and a good oxygenator. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS AND HOW TO GROW THEM A leaflet containing complete instructions for their cultivation. Copies free to customers. Vegetable Plants and Roots Asparagus Roots. We can furnish the varieties listed below in selected one-year-old roots. We are not handling two-year or older stock, the one-year-old roots are used by all experienced growers and are the best size for transplanting. Ready for shipment about October 25th. Full details of culture are given in a circular which we will send on application. — Pedigreed Washington. New rust resisting variety. 50 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; SIS.OO per 1000. — Argenteuil (Violet). The popular French violet variety. — Dreer's Eclipse. A large and very line green variety. — Conover's Colossal. A standard green sort. — Palmetto. An early green variety. Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 30 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. Chives. For flavoring. 15 cts. per clump; $1.50 per doz. Hop Vine Roots. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Horseradish Sets, New Bohemian. 35 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. Mint Roots. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Rhubarb Victoria. Strong roots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Rosemary. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Sage, Holt's Mammoth. A large leaved variety; never runs to seed. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Tarragon (Estragon). For flavoring. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
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Dreers Kci.ipsh; .Ksiwr.xgus NOTE—Bulbs, Roots or Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if rentittance ia made to cover postage and special packing as noted on uie order blank and inside of front cover of this catalogue. (69) I

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