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Dreer's Twelve "Incomparable" 



ORCHID-FLOWERED SWEET PEAS 



Illustrated in colors on the plate opposite. 



Of the hundreds of Orchid-flowered or Spencer Sweet Peas introduced in the last few years, we offer this season thirty-seven of what 

 we consider the very choicest and most distinct varieties, and while we fully recommend all of the standard sorts described and offered 

 on page 1 12, as well as the newer kinds on page 58, yet most of our customers only wish a limited number of sorts, and with this in mind 

 we offer this collection of Twelve Incomparable sorts described below, and illustrated in colors on the plate opposite, each one of 

 which is a leader in its respective color and sure to give entire satisfaction. 



4064 Austin Frederick. A lovely soft lavender, flowers of 

 giant size and perfect form, nicely waved. 



4084 Constance Hinton. The finest and largest white variety 

 of strong, vigorous growth, with enormous wavy white 

 flowers, frequently 2\ inches across, borne in sprays of fours, 

 and often fives, on long, strong stems. This variety is black 

 seeded, which means that it is easy to germinate. 



4088 Crimson King. This grand variety is the finest and 

 richest Crimson Sweet Pea ever introduced, of strong, 

 vigorous growth and bearing usually four extra large wavy 

 blossoms on long strong stems held well above the foliage 

 so that none of their beauty is lost. 



4094 Defiance. A sunproof deep orange scarlet, strong robust 

 grower. 



4108 Elfrida Pearson. This is the largest and finest blush 

 pink variety. Flowers of enormous size and very wavy; a 

 strong, vigorous grower, bearing its giant flowers on long, 

 strong stems. 



Price. Any of the above "Incomparable" varieties, 10 cts. per pkt 



4218 Collection of a packet each of the 12 "Incomparable" sorts, 75 cts. 



4219 Collection of 1 ounce each of the 12 "Incomparable" sorts, $2.00. 



4128 Heavenly Blue. For years hybridizers have endeavored 

 to produce a real Delphinium-blue Sweet Pea, and in Heaven- 

 ly Blue have at last succeeded beyond expectations; the 

 immense flowers, well placed on good strong stems are a 

 pure blue self; of more than usual merit. 



4152 Matchless or Daffodil. This is considered the best 

 cream yellow variety, flowers of largest size and prettily 

 frilled. 



4155 Miss California. This is considered one of the best of 

 the many pink varieties. The color is a distinct shade of 

 salmon pink and shows up well when cut. A strong grower. 



4185 Picture. The largest flowering of all, the gigantic blooms 

 are borne freely in sprays of four or more on long stout 

 stems, in color a most attractive tint of pink suffused with 

 creamy apricot, one of the outstanding recent introductions. 



4192 Renown. Very large flowers of a rich crimson-rose color. 

 Very distinct and effective. 



4198 Eoyal Purple. The rich royal purple color of this beautiful 

 variety always attracts great attention. One of the most 

 distinct. 



4216 Valentine. A grand extra large flowering soft blush pink, 

 of strong, free, vigorous growth. 



25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per \ lb. 



Dreer's Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas in Mixture 



4230 The greatest care has been exercised in blending this superb mixture. It has been made out of the finest named sorts, insuring a 

 well-balanced range of desirable colors, and it would be impossible to get anything of higher quality at any price. 10 cts. per 

 packet; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per \ lb.; $2.50 per lb. 



Early Flowering Orchid or Spencer Sweet Peas 



This new type continues to receive great attention at the hands of the leading hybridizers, and already nearly all colors are repre- 

 sented. They are now very popular, and in great demand by commercial florists for forcing under glass for Winter and early Spring 

 blooming, but are just as valuable for the amateur for outdoor culture, coming into flower five or six weeks earlier than the regular 

 orchid-flowered type, and if the flowers are kept picked, continue to bloom over a period of nearly four months. We offer the following 

 carefully selected varieties. We also offer on page 58 a number of the latest introductions of this valuable type. 



4233 

 4234 

 4237 

 4238 

 4239 

 4241 



4243 



4268 

 4269 

 4270 



All White. Largest and finest pure white. 



Aviator. Dazzling crimson-scarlet. 



Blue Bird. A splendid rich, deep blue. 



Columbia. Salmon rose with white wings. 



Cream, or Meadow Lark. Primrose yellow. 



Fair Maid. The best blush-pink early variety. Identical 



in color to the popular Elfrida Pearson. 



Glitters. A sensational variety producing flowers of 



enormous size of a glittering fiery orange, a strong grower. 



Price 



4246 Harmony. The finest clear lavender yet introduced; 



flowers of largest size and nicely waved. 

 4242 Jeanne Mamitsch. A wonderfully effective sort with 



large glowing rose-pink flowers 

 4253 Pink Cherokee. Pink on cream ground, effect a rich 



cream pink. 

 4255 Rose Charm. A very large-flowering and beautifully 



waved bright rose. 

 4263 Zvolanek's Rose. Rich rose. 



Any of the above 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per \ oz.; 50 cts. per oz. 



Collection of a packet each of the above 12 choice varieties, 85 cts. 

 Collection of one ounce each of the above 12 choice varieties, $5.00. 

 Early Flowering Orchid Mixed. A splendid mixture, containing all colors. 

 $4.00 per lb.. 



10 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per oz.; $1.25 per j lb.; 



For General Collection of Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas see page 112 



