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SPECIALTIES IN FLOWED SEEDX 



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DREER'S CHARMING ANNUAL CANDYTUFTS 



(Iberis Umbellata) 



All authorities agree on the great decorative value of this charming annual for beds, borders, etc., and the larger the mass the better 

 the effect. The plants grow about 12 inches high and will succeed in any light, airy position. Seed may be sown any time during the spring. 

 They bloom in about eight weeks from the time of sowing, and in order to keep up a succession of bloom two sowings should be made at 

 intervals of about two weeks. For best results give each plant sufficient space for fuU development, not less than six inches apart and nine 

 inches is better. WhUe highly useful for cutting, lasting well, and used extensively for this purpose by many commercial florists, it is for 

 their bright effect in the garden that they are mainly grown. We Ulustrate on the color plate opposite the six varieties offered below. 



1751 Carmine. Bright carmine rose. 1756 Flesh Pink. Delicate pink. 



1752 Crimson. Rich crimson. 1757 Lavender. Delicate rosy lavender. 

 1755 Albida. Pure white. 1758 Rose Cardinal. Deep rosy red. 



Price. Any of the above lOcts. per packet, 30 cts. per | oz., 50 cts. per oz. 



1759 Collection containing a packet each of the above 6 colors, 40 cts. 



1768 Collection of a J oz. each of the above 6 colors, $1.50. ' 



1769 Collection of 1 oz. each of the above 6 colors, S2.50. 



1760 Mixed. Splendid mixture containing all the colors. 10 cts. per packet, 25 cts. per |- oz., 40 cts. per oz. 



THE CARDINAL CLIMBER (Ipomoea Quamoclit Hybnda) 



2158 We named and introduced this glorious and absolutely distinct annual climber in 1912, and it is now generally considered the most 

 beautiful and brilliant annual climber ever sent out. It is a strong and rapid grower, attaining a height of 30 feet or more, with beau- 

 tiful fem-lLke foliage, and literally covered with a blaze of circular cardinal-red flowers from mid-summer tiU frost. The flowers, 

 about 1| inches in diameter, are borne in clusters of 5 to 7 each. Like other Ipomoeas, it delights in a warm, sunny situation and 

 good soil. The seed may be started indoors in March or April, in a temperature of not less than 70 degrees, but it is just as well to 

 wait until the weather gets warm and settled and then sow out of doors. Packets containing about 25 seeds each, 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 

 25 cts. 



Three Splendid Delphiniums 

 or Hardy Larkspurs 



The Hardy Larkspurs are now a prominent feature in almost every garden, 

 and the three sorts offered below are perhaps the best and most valuable of 

 the genus. 



2218 Belladonna. This is the freest and most continuous blooming of 

 all, and the dear light turquoise-blue of the flowers is not equalled for 

 delicacy and beauty. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. 



2221 Bellamosum. Identical in habit of growth and free and continuous 

 blooming qualities with the above, but of an intense rich deep blue color. 

 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for Sl.OO. 



2240 Dreer's Gold Medal Hybrids. This is one of our most important 

 specialties, and is unquestionably the finest strain of mixed Hybrid 

 Hardy Larkspurs ever offered. The original stock came from England 

 and consisted of the best named varieties. The plants are of strong, 

 vigorous habit, with large flowers on spikes two feet and over long, the 

 majority running in the lighter shades of blue. 15 cts. per pkt.; 60 

 cts. per i oz.; $2.00 per oz. 



Giant Shirley Foxgloves (Digitalis) 



2361 This magnificent strain was raised by the late Rev. W. Wilks, to whom 

 we are also indebted for the Shirley Poppies, and is unquestionably the 

 greatest improvement ever made in Foxgloves. We Ulustrate them in 

 colors in connection with our offer of plants on page 177. The very 

 vigorous plants attain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes of bloom 4 feet 

 in length, closely set with flowers of unusual size, ranging in color from 

 the purest white to dark rose, handsomely spotted and blotched with 

 crimson, maroon, and chocolate. This is certain to supersede all other 

 strains of Foxgloves. Seed sown this spring wfll produce plants that wlU 

 make a glorious show next season. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Gypsophila Paniculata 

 Double Snow White 



(New Double-flowering Baby's Breath) 



2695 One of the most important hardy perennials of recent introduction. 

 The plant grows from 3 to 3^ feet high, bearing its pretty little double 

 white flowers in much-branched panicles which, when cut, can be used 

 to great advantage with other flowers or by themselves as they retain 

 their beauty for months. It is also a most desirable addition to the 

 hardy border. 25 cts. per pkt. 



Goii> Medal Hybrid Delphiniums 



