22 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
CEPHALARIA (Roundheads). 
Alpina. A tali-growing plant, which, when fully established, 
attains a height of 6 feet, bearing in June and July delicate 
sulphur-yellow flowers, not unlike the flowers of Scabiosa. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
CHELONE (ShellFlower). > 
Stately and handsome perennials, growing about 2% feet high, 
and bearing numerous spikes of large flower-heads during the 
summer and fall. 
Glabra Alba. Terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. 
Lyoni. Heads of showy purplish-red flowers. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Hardy Pompon Chrysanthemums. 
These are now universaily popular for outdoor bedding, and, 
considering their many good qualities, there is mo cause for sur- 
prise to see them cultivated so extensively. They produce a 
lavish profusion of blooms, giving color, life and beauty te 
the garden just at a time when other plants have been de- 
stroyed by frost and are looking their worst. Frost does not 
materially affect the flowering, and it will frequently happen 
that an armful of flowers can be cut late in November. They 
are quite hardy if planted in a well-drained position, and, with 
a good covering of leaves or litter during the wmter, will take 
care of themselves after once planted. 
We offer a very select collection of twelve distinct varieties, 
including all colors, from white to garnet. 10 cts. each; $1.00 
per doz. Set of 12 sorts for $1.00. 
CIMICIFUGA (Snake Root). 
Pompon CHRYSANTHEMUMS Simplex. Most valuable by reason of its extreme late flower- 
ing, beginning in September and attaining full perfection 
CAMPANULA GBellflower). about the middle of October, a time when flowers are scarce. 
Carpatica (Carpathian Hair-Bell). A pretty species, Its flowering stems are from 23 to 3 feet high, terminated with 
growing in compact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; 
flowers clear blue, held erect on wiry stems. It begins bloom- ; : q 3 
ing in June, continuing until October. As an edging for a fection a long time. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
hardy border or for the rockery it is unsurpassed. 
— Alba. The white-flowered form. 
Grandis (Great Bell- Flower). Very showy, large saucer- 
shaped, rich violet-blue flowers in May and June; 13 feet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Punctata. Large nodding bell-shaped flowers, white-spotted, 
purplish-rose; May and June; 1 foot. 
Pyramidalis (Chimney Bell-flower). The most conspicu- 
ous of all Campanulas, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet 
high, crowded with large salver-like porcelain-blue flowers in 
August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Trachelium (Coventry Bells). Purple flowers; June and 
July; 3 feet. 
Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz. : 
CARYOPTERIS. 
Mastacanthus (Blue Spirea). A handsome hardy peren- 
nial; grows about 3 feet high, and produces rich lavender- 
blue flowers in great profusion the whole length of its 
branches. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture; 
blooming continuously from early in September until cut by 
frost. 18 cts, each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
CENTAUREA (Hardheads, or Knapweed). 
Of easy culture, delighting in an open, sunny position, pro- 
ducing a wealth of bloom, which not only makes a fine display 
in the border, but is excellent for cutting. 
Hirta nigra variegata ( Variegated Button Weed). Vari- 
gated green and gold foliage, and during July and August 
purple flowers; 2 feet. 
Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers; July to Sep- 
tember; 18 inches. 
Macrocephala. Very large thistle-like golden-yellow flowers; 
useful for cutting and showy in the border; July and August; 
33 feet. 
a dense spike of white flowers, which, when cut, last in per- 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. CimiciruGca SrmPLex 
