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HOETICULTU H K 



April 14, 1917 



Hardy PerenniaU 



For many years 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'Vear Old Plants for 

 Outdoor Planting 



Our Roses' are all fiekl grown 

 ♦■plaMs .which were dug in the fall, 

 asd' which during the wint,e.r 

 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 

 tlie 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 

 Begia, etc., as well as sub-aquatic 

 plants for marginal planting. If 

 interested in these, send for our 

 book 'Dreer's Water Lilies." It i-^ 

 not only descriptive, but gives full 

 cultural directions. 



Hardy Shrubs and Vines 



A choice ass<3rtment of standard varieties — Altheas (including our own splendid novelty William R. Smith) 

 Azaleas, Calliearpa Purpurea, Hydrangea Aborescens Grandiflora, and Paniculata Grandiflora, Cotoneasters, 

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

 Aristolochia, Clematis, Honeysuckles, Wisterias, etc. 



Decorative Plants 



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



Amaryllis, Tuberous-Rooted Begonias, Caladium Esculentum and a splendid assortment of Fancy-Leaved 

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

 lu-etias, Tigridias, Tuberoses, etc. 



All of the above and many others are fully described in our current Wliolesale.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. 



