200 |]|:|HtHRrADREER-PHIIADELPI1IAW^I1ARDV PER^finiAL PLANTS- 



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Viola Papilio. 



\INCA. 



(Periwinkle, or Trailing 

 Myrtle.) 



riinor. An excellent dwarf ever- 

 green trailing plant that is used 

 extensively for carpeting the 

 ground under shrubs and trees, 

 or on graves where it is too 

 shady for other plants to thrive. 

 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; 

 S6.00 per 100. 



WALI^FLO^WERS. 



The old favorite fragrant wall- 

 flower; mixed colors, including 

 yellow, brown, etc. 15 cts. each ; 

 J1.50 per doz.; $1000 per 100. 



YUCCA (Adam's Needle). 



Fllamentosa. Among hardy ornamenial foliage and flow- 

 ering plants this can be classed at the head of the list. Its 

 broad, sword-like foliage and tall, branched spikes of large 

 creamy-white flowers during June and J^'y make it an effective plant for all 

 positions. (See cut.) 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



"VALERIANA iSpurred Flower). 



Coccinea {^Vtilenan). An uld-lasiiiuned perennial, bearing numerous showy 



heads of reddish flowers from June to October ; 2 feet. 

 — Alba. A white-flowered form. 



Officinalis [HarJy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy rose-pink heads of 

 flowers during June and July, with strong heliotrope odor. 

 15 cts. each; $1. -50 per doz.; $1000 per 100. 

 VERXONIA (Iron Weed). 

 Arkansana. A strong-growmg perennial, 5 feet high, suitable for the back 

 of the border, or lor planting umong shrubs, producing large heads of purple 

 flowers ; August to October. 

 Jamesii. A dwarf variety, growing but 2 feet high, with masses of rosy-purple 

 flowers throughout the late summer and fall months. 

 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



VIOEAS OR TUFTED PANSIES (vioia comuta). 



The improved forms of Viola Cormtta aie one of the important bedding 

 plants throughout Great Britain and the Continent of Europe. They are but 

 little known here, but are certain to become general favorites. If planted in a 

 partially shaded bed they v ill flower continuously for nearly eight months in the 

 year; and while their flowers are not so large as those of the Pansy, their IjrighS 

 colors and floriferousn ess will make them welcome additions to any garden. 

 Admiration. Soft purple-lilac w ith j Papilio. Violet lilac, with dark eye. 



dark blotch. (.'>ee cut.) 



Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. | White Perfection. A fine white. 

 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per uoz.; $4.00 per ](iO. 



Hardy \'iolets. 



The varieties listed below. while 

 not suited for forcing, are per- 

 fectly hardy, and are covered 

 with flower.'; in early spring. 

 Pedata {Biras-foot Violet^. A 

 native variety, with finely cut 

 foliage and showy blue flowers. 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; 

 $6.00 per 100. 

 — Bicoior. An elegant variety 

 nf the preceding. \\ ith the upper 

 ] etals a rich royal purple. lower 

 petals almost white. 15 cts. 

 each; $150 per doz; $10.00 

 per 100. 

 Double Russian, fine large 

 double deep purple flowers of 

 exquisite fragrance. (See cut.) 

 10 cts. each; $1.00 pei doz. 

 Hardy Yellow. A variety whose identity we hove been 

 unable to establish. Flowers small, of a pleasing shade of 

 chamois-yellow, produced with such freedom as to completely 

 hide the foliage. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per dozen, 

 fragrant, drooping, 



Double Ri'ssian ^"^ILRT 



DREER'S COLLECTIONS 



OF 



OLD=FASH!ONED 



Hardy Perennial Plants. 



These are prepared especinlly for those who are unacquainted with this 

 class of plants, and are composed exclusively of the easiest-growing, freest- 

 flowering varieties, and also covering the longest flowering period. 



12 distinct species, our selection SI 50 



25 " " " " 2 75 



50 " " and varieties '' " 5 00 



100 " " " ■' " " 9 00 



Yucca. 



For New and Rare Hardy Perennials see pages io6 to 114. 



