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POI^YGONUM (Knot-weed). 



Compactum. Grows about 15 inches high, and during August and Sep- 

 tember the entire plant appears as a foamy mass of white flowers. 



Cuspidatum ( Giant Knot-weed. ) Attains a height of 5 to 7 feet, and 

 in fall produces long, drooping clusters of white flowers at the axil of each 

 leaf; a striking plant for the shrubbery or as an isolated specimen. 



Brunonis. A fine plant for the rockery or border, with spikes of bright 

 rose-colored flowers; July to September; 1 foot. 

 Price. Any of the above, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



:nkw poi^YGoisii:^ sericeum. 



An early flowering species, coming into bloom early in May and continuing 

 -well into June. The plant grows about two feet high, is perfectly hardy, 

 and its feathery spikes of white flowers make it a most desirable subject for 

 the hardy border, or for interspersing along the front of the shrubbery bor- 

 •der. $1.00 each. 



PRUXELI.A. 



<irandiflora. A low-growing plant, suitable for a shady spot on the 

 rockery or border. Round heads of purple flowers all summer. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



DREER'S 



SPECIAL CATALOGUE 

 OF 



Old-fashioned 



HARDY PLANTS. 



Containing a complete al- 

 phabetical list of all the 

 hardy plants we grow, giv- 

 ing color, height, time of 

 flowering and best location; 

 also plans of Hardy Borders. 

 Copies free on request. 



Primula Vulgaris (English Primrose). 



Primula Vhris Superba. 



Polygonum Compactum. 



POTENXII^LA (Cinquifoii). 



Charming plants for the border, with brilliant single 

 or double flowers that are produced in profusion from 

 June to August; succeeds in any soil; 18 inches. 

 Atrosanguinea. Rich crimson, single. 

 MacNabiana. Deep crimson, doulile. 

 Miss Wiilmott. Bright cerise, single flowers. 

 Plantii. Red and yellow, single. 

 Pyrenaica, Single, golden yellow. 

 Vulcan. Double, rich crimson. 

 William Rollison. Bright vermilion; double. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 7 sorts for $1.50. 



PRIMUtrAS (Prirarose). 



The hardy Primroses are among the most beautiful and interest- 

 ing of our early spring flowers. Plant them in rich, well-drained 

 soil, in the border or in a sheltered nook in the rockery; if possible, 

 in a half-shady place. 

 Acaulis Alba plena. Very showy and useful; double white. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



— Ccerulea. A most novel variety, with deep purplish-blue 

 flowers of large size; early and prolific. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



— Croussei plena. Distinct and pleasing shade of purplish- 

 red. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Veris {EiujUsh Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain of 

 seed, and embrace a fine range of colors. 10 cts. each; $1.00 

 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Veris Superba. A giant-flowered form, producing individual 

 flowers from 1 to 2 inches across; in color they are a bright 

 canary-yellow with a golden centre; perfectly hardy, and when 

 in flower present a sheet of bloom. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Vulgaris {Ens^linh Pi-imrose). An old favorite, and should 

 be found in every garden; one of the earliest spring flowers; of 

 bright canary-yellow; very fragrant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



Set of above 6 Primroses, a fine collection, for $1.00- 



Do not overlook our offer of Hybrid Pyrethrums on page 201. 



