DREER'S SELECT 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



i^^All Plants are forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, purchaser paying 

 charges. We can forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way, add lo per cent, to value of order to points east 

 of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



ACANTHUS (Bear's Breech) 



Mollis Latifolius. 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 column is said 

 to have been suggested by the leaf of this plant. 35 cts. each; $3.50 

 per doz. 



ACONITUM (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 



Aconites form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting under 

 trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. 

 Fischer i. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very large 



pale blue flowers in September and October. 

 Sparks' Variety. The darkest blue of all; 30 inches high; flowers 



in June. 



35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Achillea Ptarmica "The Pearl" 



ACHILLEA 



(Milfoil or Yarrow) 



Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Mil- 

 foil). Finely cut deep green foliage, 



flowers pink in dense heads; 18 



inches high, and flowers all summer. 

 Ptarmica Fl. PI. "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 fuUer 



centres, which makes it appear 



purer in color. 



^ Tomentosa (Woollcy Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers in a» 



I multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 



; Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



AEGOPODIUM (Bishop's Weed) 



Podagraria Variegata. Pretty green and yellow variegated foliage, makes a pretty 

 individual specimen and a neat border or edging for a bed of shrubs. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



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; 2| to 3 feet. 

 — Alba. A pure white variety. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



AJUGA (Bugle) 



A useful plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground, particularly in shady posi- 

 tions, as under trees where grass will not grow; flowers in May and June. 

 Genevensis. Grows 6 to 8 inches high; dense spikes of blue flowers. 

 Reptans rubra. Grows 3 to 4 inches high, with deep purplish blue flowers. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



ACONITLIM 



DREER'S GARDEN ROSES 



We specialize in high-grade strong two-year old plants 

 that will give a full crop of flowers this season. 



See pages 120 to 135. 



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