March 24, 1917 



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Hardy Perennials 



For many j'ears one of our most 

 important specialties, our stock this 

 season is again in prime condition, 

 more extensive than ever, with a 

 complete assortment of both stand- 

 ard varieties and novelties. 



Roses, Two Year Old Plants for 

 Outdoor Planting 



Our lioscs are all field grown 

 plants which were dug in the fall, 

 and which during the winter 

 months were potted into 5 and 6 

 inch pots. They are stored in cold 

 houses and frames, being retarded 

 as much as possible, and are just 

 the sort of stock that will please 

 your retail customers. We are par- 

 ticularly strong on Hybrid Teas but 

 carry also nearly all other types. 



Aquatic Plants 



Eight acres of Ponds are devoted 

 to Hardy Nymphaeas and Nelumbi- 

 ums alone, a large assortment of 

 Tropical Nymphaeas, Victoria 

 Kegia, etc., as well as sub-aquatic 

 plants for marginal planting. If interested in these, send for our book "Preer's Water Lilies.' 

 only descriptive, but gives full cultural directions. 



NKW HYBRID-TEA ROSE, LOS ANGELES 



It is not 



Hardy Shrubs and Vines 



A choice assortment of standard varieties — Altheas (including our own splendid novelty William E, Smith) 

 Azaleas, Callicarpa Purpurea, Hydrangea Aboreseens Grandiflora, and Paniculata Grandiflora, Cotoneasters, 

 Buddleias, Deutzias, Forsythias, Prunus, Philadelphus, Spiraeas, Viburnum, Weigelas, Ampelopsis, Akebia, 

 Aristolochia, Clematis, Honeysuckles, Wisterias, etc. 



Decorative Plants 



Pahns and Ferns, Aspidistra, Crotons, Dracaenas, Ficus, Pandanus, etc. 



Amaryllis, Tuberous-Booted Begonias, Caladium Esculentum and a si>lendid assortment of Fancy-Leaved 

 Caladiums, Golden Yellow and Spotted-Leaved Callas, Hyacinthus Candicans, Gladiolus, Lilies, Mont- 

 bretias, Tigridias, Tube-roses, etc. 



All of the above and many others are fully described in our current Wholesale List, January to June, 

 which will be mailed upon request only to persons engaged commercially in Horticulture. 



HENRY A. DREER 



714-716 Chestnut Street, 



Philadelphia, Pa. 



