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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HAROY PERENNIAL PLANTS 23 
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SHRUBBY CLEMATIS. 
This type of Clematis is deserving of the greatest popularity. 
They form erect bushes 2 to 8 feet high; during their long period 
of bloom they are very attractive. 
Heraclezfolia, Tubular bell-shaped lavender-blue fragrant 
flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Recta Flore Pleno. We consider this one of the most de- 
sirable perennials in our collection, and although introduced 
more than ten years ago, is seldom offered for sale, owing to 
its being difficult to propagate. 
50 cts. each, 
We offer strong plants at 
DIANTHUS inks). 
Deltoides (Maiden Pink). A charming creeping variety, 
with medium-sized pink flowers in June and July; especi- 
ally suited for the rock garden. 
— Alba. A pretty white-flowered form. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
DIGITA LIS (Foxglove), 
The Foxgloves,. old-fashioned, dignified and stately, are 
wholesome company in any garden. The strong flowerstalks— 
frequently 4 to 6 feet high—rising from rich and luxuriant 
masses of leaves, always give an appearance of strength to the 
hardy border, and during their period of flowering dominate the 
whole garden. 
Gloxinizeflora ( Gloxinia-flowered). A beautiful strain of 
finely-spotted varieties. We offer them in White, Purple, 
Lilac, Rose or Mixed. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
DICTAMNUS Gas Plant). 
Fraxinella, Showy rosy-pink flowers, with deeper veins. 15 
cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
ECHINOPS Globe Thistle), 
Ritro. Interesting and showy thistle-like plants with globu- 
lar heads of deep metallic blue flowers, which can be dried 
and remain attractive for a long time; 2 to 3 feet. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
25 cts. 
EUPATORIUM. 
Ageratoides (Thorough-wort), A useful border plant of 
strong, free growth, 3 to 34 feet high, with minute white 
flowers in dense heads; splendid for cutting; August and 
September. 
Purpureum Maculatum (Joe Pye Weed). <A deeply col- 
ored form of the purple Joe Pye Weed, a common native 
plant, useful in low ground. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
GILLENIA (Bowman’s Root). 
Trifoliata. A strog-growing perennial; admirable for the 
border or for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome 
trifoliate foliage and numerous white flowers, tinged with pimk; 
July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
CHOICE HARDY FERNS. 
Suitable positions for Hardy Ferns are to be found in almost every garden. 
With few exceptions they do best in a shady or 
semi-shady position, in rich but well drained soil, where they can be liberally supplied with water during dry weather. Where 
the soil is stiff or clayey, incorporate a liberal quantity of leaf-mould, peat or other loose material to make friable. 
Adiantum Pedatum (Hardy Maidenhair). 
Aspidium Goldieanum (Shield Fern). 
— Spinulosum., 
Asplenium Filix=foemina. 
— — Victoriz (Queen of Lady Ferns). 
— — Multifidum. 
— — Pulcherimum. 
— — Setigerum. 
-— — Cragii Laciniatum. 
— Goringianum Pictum. 
— Thelypteris. 
Dicksonia Punctilobula (Gossamer Fern). 
Lastrea Chrysoloba. 
— Pseudo-mas Pinderi. 
- — — Cristata. 
— Filix=-mas (Male Fern). 
- Dilitata Cristata. 50 cts. each. 
— Propingua. ‘ 
fLastrea Fluctuosa. 
Nephrodium Hertipes. 
Osmunda Claytonia ( Flowering Fern). 
— Palustris Undulata. 50 cts. each. 
— Regalis (Royal Fern). 
Phegopteris Hexagonoptera. 
Polystichum Angulare Divisilobium. 75 cts. each. 
— — —Grandis. 75 cts. each. 
— — — Stipulatum. 75 cts. each. 
——Frondosa. 75 cts. each. 
— Angulare Muitilobatum. 50 cts. each. 
— Braunii. 
— Setosum., 
Scolopendrium Officinarum (Zart’?s Tongue). 25 cts. 
each. 
——Capitatum. 50cts. each. 
— — Digitatum. 50 cts. each. 
—— Undulatum. 50 cts. each. 
Price, except where noted, 20 cts, each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
