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DREER'S SUPERB HOLLYHOCKS. 



We illustrate on the plate opposite the three types of Hollyhocks which are offered below. 



Stately, majestic, hardy plants, which are on a par in popularity in the old-fashioned, hardy garden with such favorites as the 

 Larkspur, Canterbury Bells, Foxglove, and a dozen others, and not only are they a necessary part of every such garden, but should 

 also find a place interspersed with shrubbery, as clumps on the lawn or in the mixed border, where their colossal spikes of bloom 

 produce bold and showy effects, which cannot be secured with any other flowering plant. 



The Hollyhock requires a deeply dug, well-drained soil, enriched with thoroughly decayed manure, and should be liberally 

 supplied with water during dry weather. A slight protection through the winter will be beneficial; a light covering of loose leaves 

 or evergreen branches will be suitable for this purpose. An occasional spraying with Bordeaux mixture, which should be applied 

 early in the growing season, usually prevents the disease, which is prevalent in unfavorable localities. We offer the best Double, 

 Fringed and Single sorts as under. 



DREER'S DOUBLE FRINGED 

 HOLLYHOCKS " ALLEGHENY." 



Mammoth flowers, wonderfully formed of loosely arranged 



fringed petals, which look as if made from the finest China silk. 



The colors vary from the palest shrimp-pink to deep red. The 



plants are of strong growth, sending up spikes 6 to 7 feet high. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



DREER'S OLD-FASHIONED 

 SINGLE HOLLYHOCKS. 



Many prefer the single-flowering Hollyhocks. They are 

 usually of freer growth than the doubles, and present a very- 

 handsome appearance when covered with their artistic blossoms. 

 Choicest mixed varieties in all colors. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Dreer's Double Hollyhocks. 



Perfectly double rosettes of beautifully formed flowers in the 

 following colors: 



Double White. Double Red. 



Double Rose. Double Maroon. 



Double Yellow. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Double Mixed. Choicest colors. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Dreer's New Double Hollyhock 

 "NEWPORT PINK." 



A charming variety, which originated in one of the famous 

 gardens at Newport, R. I. It is of strong, vigorous habit, pro- 

 ducing colossal spikes of very double pure pink flowers, a shade 

 that is eagerly sought for in all classes of plants. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Hollyhock Seed. We offer seed of all of the above varieties. See page 99 



HYPERICUM (St.John',-wort). 



Moserianum. One of the very best herbaceous plants in our collection. 

 The habit of the plant is free and graceful; it produces long, slender, 

 much-branched stems, leafy to the base and all drooping toward the 

 ends, apparently from the weight of the flowers and buds, although the 

 flowers face, so that none of their beauty is lost. It is marvellously free- 

 flowering, of large size, measuring from 2 to 2j inches in diameter; in 

 color a rich golden yellow, which is rendered still more effective by the 

 numerous yellow stamens and crimson anthers, and blooms continuously 

 the entire season. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 



IBERIS (Hardy Candytuft). 

 Most desirable dwarf plants with evergreen foliage, which is completely 

 hidden with dense heads of flowers early in the spring. 

 Corraefolia. White flowers, 9 inches high. 



Little Gem. A dwarf, compact 



variety, covered with a sheet of 



pure white blossoms in spring. 



Sempervirens. Innumerable 



flat heads of pure white flowers. 



Sempervirens Superba. A 



large-flowered form of the above. 



Snowflake. A grand variety, 



having exceptionally large and 



pure white flowers, and borne Hypericum Moserianum. 



in great masses during May and June. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 5, 60 cts. 



INCARYILLEA (Hardy Gloxinia). 



Delavayi. One of the choicest perennial plants introduced in recent years. It produces 

 large gloxinia-like rose-colored flowers, which last in perfection a long time; these are 

 produced in clusters on stems 18 inches high; succeeds in sun or shade, but should be 

 protected with a covering of leaves during the winter. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Grandiflora. A great improvement on the preceding, surpassing it in size and beautiful 

 coloring, the flowers being fully one-half larger and the color brighter. 25 cts. each; 

 $2. 50 per doz. 



INULA (Flea Bane). 

 Effective free-flowering plants for the hardy border, blooming from June to August. 



Ensifolia. Very free-flowering, yellow; 18 inches. 



GlandulOSa Grandiflora. Very large orange-yellow flowers; 2i feet. 



Montana. Very free-flowering; yellow flowers; 1J feet. 



Oculus=Christi. Large golden flowers, with dark centres; 2 feet. 



Royleana. Large golden-yellow flowers; 2 feet. 

 Incarvillea Delavayi. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; set of 5 varieties, $1.00. 



Our " INTRODUCTION COLLECTIONS " of Hardy Perennials are just the thing for the beginner. See page 195 



