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POLYGONUM (Knot-weed). 



Compactum. Grows about 15 inches high, and during August and Sep- 

 tember the entire plant appears as a foamy mass of white flowers. 



Cuspidatum (Giant Knot-weed). Attains a height of 5 to 7 feet, and 

 in fall produces long, drooping clusters of white flowers at the axil of each 

 leaf; a striking plant for the shrubbery or as an isolated specimen. 



Brunonis. A fine plant for the rockery or border, with spikes of bright 

 rose-colored flowers; July to September; 1 foot. 

 Price. Any of the above, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



NEW POLYGONUM! SERICEUM. 



An early flowering species, coming into bloom early in May and continuing 

 ■well into June. The plant grows about two feet high, is perfectly hardy, 

 and its feathery spikes of white flowers make it a most desirable subject for 

 the hardy border, or for interspersing along the front of the shrubbery bor- 

 der. $1.00 each. 



POTENTILLA (Cinquifoii). 



Charming plants for the border, with brilliant single or double flowers that 

 are produced in profusion from June to August; succeeds in any soil; 18 

 inches. 



Atrosanguinea. Rich crimson, single. 

 Formosa. Single rosy-red. 

 Miss Willmott. Bright cerise, single 



flowers. 

 Pyrenaica. Single, golden-yellow. 

 Vulcan. Double, rich crimson. 

 William Rollison. Bright vermilion; 



double. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 6 

 sorts for $1.25. 



PRUNELLA. 



Grandiflora. A low-growing plant, 

 suitable for a shady spot on the rock- 

 ery or border. Round heads of purple 



. flowers all summer. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Polygonum Compactum 



Primula Vulgaris 

 (English Primrose) 



PRIMULAS (Primrose). 



The hardy Primroses are among the 

 most beautiful and interesting of our early 

 spring flowers. Plant them in rich, well- 

 drained soil, in the border or in a shel- 

 tered nook in the rockery; if possible, in 

 a half- shady place. 

 Acaulis Alba plena. Very showy and 



useful; double ■white. 25 cts. each; 



$2. 50 per doz. 



— Coerulea. A most novel variety, with 

 deep purplish-blue flowers of large size; 

 early and prolific. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



— Croussei plena. Distinct and pleas- 

 ing shade of purplish-red. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Veris (English Coicslip). Plants grown from a select strain 

 of seed, and embrace a fine range of colors. 10 cts. each; $1.00 

 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Veris Superba. A giant-flowered form, producing individual 

 flowers from 1 to 2 inches across; in color they are a bright 

 canary-yellow with a golden centre; perfectly hardy, and when 

 in flower present a sheet of bloom. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Vulgaris {English Primrose). An old favorite, and should 

 be found in every garden; one of the earliest spring flowers; of 

 bright canary-yellow; very fragrant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz. 



Set of above 6 Primroses, a fine collection, for $1.00. 



DREER'S 



SPECIAL CATALOGUE OF OLD-FASHIONED 



HARDY PLANTS 



Primula Veris Superba 



Containing a complete alphabetical list of all the hardy plants 

 •we grow, giving color, height, time of flowering and best location; 

 also plans of Hardy Borders. Copies free on request. 



We can supply seeds of most of the Hardy Perennials. See Flower Seed Department, beginning pace 51 



