DREERS' SELECT 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



l^^All plants are forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, purchaser paying charges. 

 We can forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way, add to value of order in accordance with note on page 119. 



AcanttlUS (Bear's Breech) 



Mollis Latifolius. A handsome decorative plant of stately effect, with deeply, 

 toothed, heart-shaped leaves, 2 feet long by 1 foot wide, either for planting as 

 single specimens on the lawn or in the border, or for grouping with other 

 plants for sub-tropical effect, producing 3 feet high spikes of curious rose-colored 

 flowers during August and September. The ornamentation of the Corinthian 

 column is said to have been suggested by the leaf of this plant. 35 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



AcHillea (r^Iilfoil or Yarrow) 



Filipendulina {Fern-leaved Yarrow). A showy sort with dense heads of golden 

 yellow flowers. 3 feet. June and July. 



Millefolium Roseuna {Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut deep green foliage, flowers 

 pink in dense heads; 18 inches high, and flowers all summer. 



Ptarmica Fl. PI. "The Pearl." Pure white flowers borne in the greatest 

 profusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high; as a summer 

 cut flower it is of great value. (See cut.) 



ACONITUM 



Ai HiiiL \ pT\RMicA Fl. Pl. The Pe\rl 



— Buule de Neige {Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the flowers, while 

 not quite so large, are of more perfect form, with fuller centres, which makes it appear 

 purer in color. 



Tomentosa {Woolley Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers in a 

 multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 



Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 AcOnitUm (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 

 Aconites form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting under trees or in shady 

 or semi-shady positions. 

 Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very large pale l)lue flowers 



in September and October. 

 Spark's Variety. The darkest blue of all; 30 inches high; flowers in June. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

 AegOpodium (Bishop's Weed) 

 Podagraria Variegata. Pretty green and yellow variegated foliage, makes a pretty 

 individual specimen and a neat border or edging for a bed of shrubs. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz,; $15.00 per 100. 



Aethionema (Lebanon candytuft) 

 Beautiful shrubby alpines of spreading habit flowering from May to August, well 

 adapted for the rockery or the border. 12 to 15 inches. 

 Grandiflorum. Dense spikes of rose color. 

 Persicum. Deep rose color. 



35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

 AgrOSteinma (Rose campion) 

 Stout, erect-growing plants with silvery foliage, which contrasts well with the showy 

 flowers, which are produced during June and July. 

 Coronaria {Mullein Pink). Bright rosy-crimson; 2J to 3 feet. 



— Alba. A pure white variety. 



Flos Jovis {Flower of Jove). Deep pink flowers on 12-inch high stems. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 AjUga (Bugle) 

 A useful plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground, particularly in shady posi- 

 tions, as under trees where grass will not grow; flowers in May and June. 6 to 8 inches, 

 Genevensis. Deep blue flowers. 

 Reptans Rubra. Bronzy foliage, blue flowers. 



— Multicoloris. Foliage prettily spotted and variegated with yellow, brown and red. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 AlySSUm (Mad Wort) 

 Rostratum. Bright golden yellow flowers in June and July. 1 foot. 

 Saxatile Compactum {Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Rockmadwort). An indispensable 

 plant for the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high and producing in May masses of 

 broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 



25 cts. each; $2,50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



If unable to find what you want refer to the Index, page 2 



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