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CARYOPTERIS. 



Mastacanthus (Blue Spircea). A handsome hardy perennial; 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 continu- 

 ously from early in September until cut by frost. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



t ASSlA (American Senna). 



Marilandlca. A plant growing from three to four feet high, bushy, with large pani- 

 cles of bright yellow, curiously-shaped flowers in abundant axillary clusters from July 

 to August. The beautiful pinnate light-green foliage is very pleasing. A very de- 

 sirable plant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



CENTAUREA (Hardheads, or Knapweed). 



Of easy culture, delighting in an open, sunny position, producing a wealth of bloom, 

 which not only makes a fine display in the border, but is excellent for cutting. 

 rl i r t a nigra varlegata 



( Vuriegated ButtonWeed). 



Variegated green and gold 



foliage, and during July and 



August purple flowers; 2 feet. 

 Dealbata. Distinct bright 



rose-colored flowers; July to 



September; 18 inches. 

 Macrocephala. Very large 



t h i s t 1 e-like golden-yellow 



flowers; useful for cutting 



and showy in the border; July 



and August; 3J feet. 

 Montana (Perennial Com 



Flower). Grows 2 feet high, 



bearing large violet-blue flow- 

 ers from July to September. 

 — alba. Large white variety 



of the above. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 Set of 5 sorts, 65 cts. 



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Chelonb Lyonii 



Caryopteris Mastacanthus 



CEPHALARIA. 



(Roundheads.) 



Alpina. A tall growing plant, which, 

 when fully established, attains a height 

 of 6 feet, bearing in June and July deli- 

 cate sulphur-yellow flowers, not unlike 

 the flowers of Scabiosa. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Centaurea Montana r 



CERASTIUM (Snow in Summer). 

 Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing plant with silvery foliage and 

 white flowers in June, suitable for the rockery, or for carpeting dry, 

 sunny spots, or for covering graves; can also be used with good effect in 

 carpet bedding. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10,00 ger 100. 



CHAM^EEIRIUM. 



Luteum. A useful plant for moist, shady positions, producing in Jure 

 dense, cylindrical heads of small creamy-yellow blossoms. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



CHEEOISE (Shell Flower). 



Stately and handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high, and bear- 

 ing numerous spikes of large flower-heads during the summer and fall. 

 Glabra Alba. Terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. 

 Lyonl. Heads of showy purplish-red flowers. (See cut.) 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 1P0. 



DREER'S 



SPECIAL CATALOGUE OF 



OLD-FASHIONED HARDY PLANTSi 



Gives complete alphabetical list of all the Hardy Plants we grow, with 

 color, height, time of flowering, and whether suited for sun or shade. 

 Also shows plans of Hardy Borders, prepared by a competent Landscape 

 Architect. 



If unable to find what you want, refer to Index pages 2 and 3 



