HENRrADREER J^miADELPHIAM-^liARUr PERfNniAL PLANTS 



51 



HEPATICA (Liver Leaf). 



Angulosa. One of the pretliest very early spriiig-floweriiig plants, with white, red or 



])uiple flowers and handsome foliage ; well suited for shady nooks in the rockery. 

 Triloba. A pretty native spring-flovvering plant with pretty blue flowers. 



HESPERIS (Kooket). 



riatronalis. A strong-growing perennial, forming stout, bushy plants 3 to 4 feet high, 

 with showy terminal spikes of pink flowers during June and July. 



HEUCHERA (Alum Root). 



Most desirable dwarf, compact, bushy plants, of robust constitution and easy culture, 

 growing 1-J to 2 feet high, and bearing during July and August loose, graceful spikes of 

 flowers in the greatest profusion ; excellent subjects either for the border or rockery, and of 

 great value for cutting. 



Saiiguinea. Bright coral-red. | Sanguinea Alba. Creamy-white. 



Rosea. Rose-colored. 



HIBISCUS (Mallow). 



A desirable border plant, growing 4 feet high, with large foliage and large, showy flowers 

 of delicate coloring, produced during the entire summer. 

 nilitaris {Halbet t-leaved Rose Malhnv). A tall-growing species with delicate flesh-pink 



flowers, tinged with deeper color toward the centre. 

 MoscheutOS [S7vamp Rose Mallow). Flowers 6 inches in diameter ; of a light, rosy-red 



Color with darker eye. 

 — " Crimson Eye." Flowers of immense size, purest white, with a large spot of deep 



velvety crimson in ihe centre. 



DREER'S SUPERB HOEEYHOCKS. 



Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities as the Hollyhock. For planting in 

 TOWS or groups on the lawn, or for interspersing among shrubbery, they are invaluable. 

 The Hollyhock requires a rich, deep soil, well drained, and will repay in quantity and 

 €legance of bloom any extra care. A slight protection during the winter will be beneficial. 

 Double White, Pink, Salmon, Yellow, Maroon and Bright Red. 20 cts. each; 



$2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Double Fringed Allegheny. We offer in mixed colors stock grown from carefully 



selected seed. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz.; $1500 per 100. 

 Double Mixed Colors : 

 Old-fashioned Single. A fine strain of these old-time favorites ; mixed colors. 



IBERIS (Caiulytult). 



A most desirable dwarf plant with evergreen foliage, which is completely hidden with 

 dense heads of flowers early in the spring. 



Corrasfolia. Grows about 9 inches high and produces its while flowers in April and May. 



Sempervirens Superba {Evergreen Candytuft). Produces innumerable flat heads of ] 



May. 

 Sempervirens Little Gem, A perfect gem, 3 inches high, covered with white flowers. 

 Snowflake. A new variety and a grand improvement on existing sorts, having exceptionally large and [Jure while flowers, and 



borne in great masses during May and June. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



EIATRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather). 



Most showy and attractive native plants, producing their large spikes of flowers 

 from July to September. 

 PycnOStachya {Kansas Gay Feather). Spikes of light, rosy purple flowers; 



5 feet. 

 Spicata. Deep purple flowers in spikes 2 to 3 feet high. 



EOBEEIAS. 



Han'dsome border plants, thriving in any ordinai-y garden soil, but preferring 

 a moist deep loam, where they will not suffer from drouth. Few plants are 

 more effective at their season of bloom, which extends from early in August 

 till late in September. 



CardinaliS {Cardinal Flower). Rich, fiery cardinal flowers. 

 Syphilitica hybrida {Great Lobelia). A choice selection of our native 



Lobelia, producing large spikes of flowers varying from blue to pure white ; 



July to September. 



EUPIT>JUS (Lupine). 

 Polyphyllus, An effective plant about 3 feet high, producing its large spikes 



of blue flowers from June to September. 



EYSIMACHIA. 



Clethroides {Loose-strife). A fine, hardy variety, about 2 feet high, with 

 long, dense, recurved spikes of pure white flowers from July to September. 



EYTHRUM. 



Roseum Superbum (Rose Loosestrife). A strong-growing plant, 3 to 4 feet 

 high, thriving in almost anv position, producing large spikes of rose-colored 

 LvsiMACHiA Clethroides. 1°"^"^ ^'""^ J"'y '° September. 



LoBFLIA CARUINALIS. 



lure white flowers during April and 

 Fine for the rockery. 



All Hardy Perennial Plants (except where noted) at the uniform price of 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



