DREER’S SELECT 
Hardy Perennial Plants 
(a All plants are forwarded on receipt of orders unless matructed to the contrary, and are sent by Hapress, 
purchaser paying charges. Wecan forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way add 10 
per cent. to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent. to points west of the Mississrppi 
River. 
ACANTHUS (Bear's Breech) 
Moliis Latifolias. 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 
columns is said to have been suggested by the leaf of this plant. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
ACHILLEA (Milfoil or Yarrow) 
Eupatorium (Wern-leaved Yarrow). Neai, finely cut foliage 
and brilliant yellow heads of flowers, lasting in full beauty-all 
summer; -4 to 5 feet. 
Filipendulina (WVoble Yarrow). A vigorous, showy species, with 
golden-yellow flowers in dense flat corymbs in July; height, 2 feet. 
Millefolium Roseum (fosy Milfoil). Finely cut deep green 
foliage, flowers pink in dense heads; 18 inches high, and flowers 
all summer. 
Ptarmica Fl, Pl. ‘‘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. ) 
— Boule 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 ( Woolly 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. 
One each of the 6 varieties for $1.25. 
Acritytga Prarmica “THe PEARL” 
EGOPODIUM (Bishop’s Weed) ACONITIUM  (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 
Podagraria Variegata. A rapid-growing plant, with neat Aconites form bushy clumps, and grow about 4 feet high; 
green and yellow variegated foliage, thriving in any soil; | invaluable for planting under trees or in shady or semi-shady 
makes a fine border for a bed of shrubs or for covering waste | positions, 
ground; 1 foot. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 | Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very 
per 100. large, pale blue flowers in September and October. 
Sa pe a aaa Sparks’ Variety, The darkest blue of all; flowers in June. 
oy 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. $18.00 per 100. 
ADONIS (Bira’s Eye) 
One of the choicest of early spring-flowering plants; about 12 inches high, 
with finely-cut, ornamental foliage; effective on rock work or in the border. 
The two varieties offered are from Japan, of strong growth, and come into 
bloom fully two weeks earlier than any other hardy plant in our collection. 
Amurensis. Large, single yellow flowers. 
Amurensis FI. PI. Large, double yellow flowers. 
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
AGROSTEMMA (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; 23 to 3 feet. 
— Alba. A pure white variety. 
Flos Jovis (lower of he Deep pink flowers on 12-inch high stems. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
AJUGA (Bugle) 
Reptans rubra. A useful plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground, 
particularly in shady positions, as under trees where grass will not grow; large 
spikes of purplish-blue flowers in May. 2 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
AGROSTEMMA CORONARIA per 100 
If unable to find what Ae want refer to the Index. page 2 (163) z 
