HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— FLOWER SEEDS 



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LUPINUS (Lupine) 



Polyphyllus Sorts. Effective hardy perennials, succeeding in any- 

 good garden soil; blooms in May and June; 3 feet. We offer as under: 



PERPKT. TER PKT. 



3052 Rose 10 I 3054 Blue 10 



3053 White 10 I 3055 Moerheimi, Rose & pink 15 



A packet each of the above 4 colors, 35 cts. 

 3058 Mixed. All colors. Oz., 30 cts 5 



NEW HYBRID HARDY LUPINES (Lupinus PolyphyUus Hybridus) 



3060 These are the result of many years of careful crossing and select- 

 ing by a celebrated English specialist and in addition to the usual 

 blue, white and rose colors, contain many unusual lilac, pink, 

 purple, yellow and other tints. This strain received an Award 

 of Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society of England, and 

 we consider them one of the most important introductions in 

 hardy perennials in recent years. 5 pkts. for $1.00 25 



LYCHNIS (Rose Campion, Jerusalem Cross) 

 Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy culture. 



,3061 Chalcedonica. Fine scarlet flowers; 2 feet. % oz., 25 cts 5 



3062 Haageana. Brilliant orange, scarlet, crimson, etc., in mixture ; 



1 ft 15 



LYTHRUM (Loose-strife) 

 3071 Roseum Superbum. A very pretty hardy perennial ; grows 

 about 3 feet high, and produces spikes of rosy flowers from 

 July to September 10 



MATRICARIA 



3121 Capensis Alba Plena {Double White Feverfew). Free-flow- 

 ering plants, producing all season fine double white flowers. A 

 fine bedding or pot plant ; 18 inches 10 



MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not) 

 Few spring flowers are more admired than the lovely 

 Forget-Me-Nots, which are especially effective when grown 

 in masses. Perennials and hardy if given slight protection 

 through the winter. Seed may be sown any time from 

 spring till mid-summer. They come into bloom in April, 

 and are largely used for bedding or borders in connection 

 with spring-flowering bulbs, Pansies, etc. 



PER PKT. 



3231 Alpestris Royal Blue. Rich indigo-blue flowers. 

 The finest and most effective dark blue variety ; 

 9 inches. ^ oz., 40 cts 



3233 — Robusta Qrandiflora. Of strong, sturdy 

 growth, about 10 inches high, with good heads of 

 clear Forget-Me-Not blue flowers. J4 oz-j 40 cts. . 



3235 — Victoria. A favorite sort, with fine heads of 

 large, clear, azure-blue flowers ; plants bushy and 

 compact ; makes a fine edging or bed. 54 o^-. 

 50 cts 



3239 — Mixed. A mixture of blue, rose and white- 

 flowered varieties. Per ^ oz., 25 cts 5 



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Lupinus Polyphyllus (Hardy Lupine) 

 MIGNONETTE (Reseda) 



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10 



Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not) 



A well-known fragrant favorite, and no garden is com- 

 plete without a bed of Mignonette ; sowings made in April 

 and again in July will keep up a succession from early 

 summer until frost ; can also be grown in pots for winter 

 and early spring flowering. 



PER PKT. 



3152 Defiance. When grown under favorable condi- 

 tions spikes will not only be of remarkable size — 

 from 12 to 15 inches long — but deliciously fragrant. 

 The individual florets are of immense size, forming 

 a graceful as well as compact spike. % oz., 25 cts. 



3153 Golden Machet. Distinct variety of Machet, 

 with massive spikes of golden-yellow blossoms. 

 54 oz., 25 cts 



3154 Goliath. The finest of all Mignonettes. Of 

 strong, yet compact habit, with rich green foliage ; 

 the giant trusses of flowers being borne on erect, 



strong, stiff stalks and surpassing all others in brilliancy of color ; 

 especially suited for house culture ; 54 oz., 50 cts 15 



3156 Improved Red Victoria. Fine spikes of bright red. A most 

 useful and desirable variety. 54 o^., 25 cts 10 



3157 Large=flowering Pyramidal. Flowers large, of a reddish tint. 



A good variety for the open ground. 54 oz., 20 cts 5 



3158 Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous flower 

 stalks, highly colored and very fragrant ; one of the best. 54 oz., 

 30 cts 



3161 Parson's White. Large spikes, pure white, very fragrant. 54 

 oz., 20 cts 



3162 Salmon Queen. Strong, robust habit, with. fine spikes of bright 

 salmon-red flowers, intensely fragrant ; fine for outdoor culture. 

 Yj, oz., 25 cts 



3163 Sweet=scented {Reseda Odorata). The old variety with small 

 spikes, but very sweetly scented. Per oz., 20 cts 5 



NEMESIA 

 3401 Dwarf Large=flowering Hybrids. A very pretty annual, 

 which does best in a cool position ; the plants grow about a foot 

 high, and the orchid-like flowers are very varied in color, includ- 

 ing rose, yellow, blue, oran^, etc. Seed sown in the autumn 

 makes beautiful pot plants for early spring blooming; mixed 

 colors. 2 pkts., 25 cts 15 



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For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1919 



