Convacraria (Lily of the Valley). 
CLAYTONIA (Spring Beauty). 
Virginica. A low-growing, early spring-flowering plant, pro- 
ducing clusters of light pink flowers. Succeeds best in a half- 
shady spot on the rockery. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
SHRUBBY CLEMATIS. 
This type of Clematis is deserving of the greatest popularity, 
and should be in every collection. They form erect bushes 2 to 
3 feet high, during their long period of bloom are very attractive. 
Davidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh, bright 
green foliage and tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender 
blue during August and September; deliciously fragrant. 
Heraclezfolia. Of same general habit as above, but with 
lighter-colored flowers. 
Integrifolia, Produces attractive, large, deep-blue flowers in 
great profusion during July and August. 
Recta. Another fine variety, with handsome pure white 
flowers in very large, showy clusters during June and July; 
very effective. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. Set of 4 for 60 cts. 
DREER’S SELECT LARGE- 
FLOWERING SWEET WILLIAMS. 
(Dianthus Barbatus.) 
Sweet Williams were usually one of the features in the gardens 
of our grandmothers, and continue just as popular to-day, and 
with the improvements of recent years in size and coloring they |i 
are worthy of all the favor bestowed upon them, and should be 
in every garden. The colorings and variations are endless, in- 
cluding crimson, scarlet, rose, pink, maroon and white in self- jf 
colors, and many variously edged, eyed and variegated both in | 
We show on the plate |# 
the single and double-flowering forms. 
opposite characteristic heads of bloom and offer choicest single 
and double sorts in mixture. 
$7.50 per 100. 
DIANTHUS. 
Ceesius (Cheddar Pink). A splendid rock plant, forming 
dense tufts 3 inches high and bright rosy-pink flowers in May 
and June. 25 cts. each. 
Deltoides (Waiden Pink). A charming creeping variety, 
with medium-sized pink flowers; especially suited for the rock 
garden. - 
— Alba. A pretty white-flowered form. : 
Fettes Mount. A charming variety of the Hardy Mule Pink, 
which during the month of June is completely covered with 
very attractive, soft, rosy-pink flowers, borne on stems a foot 
high. 
Latifolius atrococcineus Fl. Pl. (Hverblooming Hybrid 
Sweet William). <A beautiful summer. bedding variety, pro- 
ducing masses of brilliant fiery crimson flowers throughout the 
entire season. 
Neglectus (Glacier Pink). 
and June; 9 inches. 
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Plumarius Semperflorens. (See Hardy Garten Pinks, 
page 208.) 
Masses of pink flowers in May 
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; Pe 
CONVALLARIA. 
(Lily of the Valley). 
Majalis. “This is often starved and neglected 
and relegated to some poor, out-of-the-way 
comer; but this popular and fragrant subject, 
like most other plants, repays for being well 
treated; and if the bed is given a liberal top- 
dressing of well-decayed manure, along in 
February or March, it will show the effect by 
increased size, number and vigor of the 
flower. The stock we offer is strong clumps, 
especially suited for outdoor planting, which 
should be done before the end of April. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
COREOPSIS. 
Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most 
popular hardy plants, The flowers are a rich 
golden-yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for cutting; 
the main crop comes during the latter part of June, but it 
continues in bloom the entire summer and autumn; it succeeds 
everywhere. 
Rosea. 
and September numerous small pink flowers; useful in border 
Finely-divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August 
or rockery; 1 foot. 
Verticillata. 
and August, on neat plants with finely-divided foliage; 2 feet. 
15 cts. each;/$1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 
CORONILLA (Crown Vetch). 
Varia. A rampant creeper, with handsome globular heads 
of showy bright, pink and white sweet pea-shaped flowers; 
Masses of small golden-yellow flowers in July 
a useful plant for covering rough banks or for the rockery. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
CORYDALIS (Fumitory). 
Nobilis. Graceful feathery foliage and masses of golden-yellow 
flowers in May and June; 1 foot. 2) cts. each; $2.50 per 
doz. 
Corrorsis LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA. 
The article on the making and care of a Hardy Garden on pages 172 and 173 should be of assistance to the beginner. 
