HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



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HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower) 

 Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to 



flower earlier in the season ; July and August ; of dwarfer habit, 



rarely exceeding 3 feet in height ; very valuable for cutting. 



Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a beauti- 

 ful deep golden-yellow, about two inches in diameter, of very 

 thick texture, and a useful cut flower. 



Pitcheriana Semi=plena. A semi-double form of the above. 



Scabra Excelsa. A new variety with very rich chrome-yellow 

 flowers, turning to a bright yellow as they mature. These are 

 almost double, having from 4 to 5 rows of petals, and are 

 produced very profusely from mid-July to the end of August ; 

 makes an effective displaj'. 



Scabra Zinniasflora. A new double-flowering form of the Or- 

 ange Sunflower, growing about 24 inches high, and producing 

 golden-yellow flowers closely resembling a Zinnia in form. 



Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 

 per 100. One each of the 4 varieties for 85 cts. 



HEUCHERA (Alum Root, or Coral BeUs) 



Most desirable dwarf, compact, bushy plants of robust consti- 

 tution and easy culture, growing lyi to 2 feet high, and bearing 

 during July and Augjist loose, graceful spikes of flowers in the 

 greatest profusion ; excellent subjects either for the border or 

 rockery, and of great value for cutting. 

 Sanguinea. Bright coral-red. 

 — Alba. Creamy-white. 



25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 



HYPERICUM (St. John's-wort) 

 Moserianum. A most desirable border plant, of free 

 and graceful habit, producing long, slender, much- 

 branched stems, leafy to the base and all drooping 

 towards the ends, apparently from the weight of the 

 flowers and buds, although the flowers face so none 

 of their beauty is lost. It is marvelously free-flowering, 

 of large size, measuring from 2 to 2}4 inches in di- 

 ameter; in color a rich golden-yellow, which is rendered 

 still more effective by the numerous yellow stamens 

 and crimson anthers, and blooms continuously the entire 

 season ; 2 feet. Strong plants, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per 

 doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 



Hypericum Moserianum 



IRIS 



Cristata. A dainty native species 3 inches high, rich 

 amethyst blue ; May. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Gracilipes. A variety from Japan, growing about 8 

 inches high, which when established produces in May 

 masses of delicate lilac-shaded flowers which are much 

 admired. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Heliopsis Pitcheriana 



LAVANDULA (Lavender) 

 Vera. This is the true Sweet Lavender ; grows about 18 inches high ; delight- 

 fully fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. ; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



LOBELIA 



Syphilitica Hybrida (Great Lobelia). A choice selection of our native Lobelia, 

 producing large spikes of flowers varying from blue to pure white ; July to 

 September ; 2 to 3 feet. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



LYCHNIS (Campion) 

 All of the Lychnis are of the easiest culture, thriving in any soil, and this, 

 in addition to their brightness, has brought them into high favor with lovers 

 of hardy plants. 



Chalcedonica alba. Pure white flowers. 



Haageana. Brilliant orarjge-scarlet flowers in May and June ; 12 inches. 

 Viscaria, Double Red. Forms a dense tuft of evergreen foliage, and in June 

 sends up spikes of handsome, double, deep red, fragrant flowers ; 1 foot. 

 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 



LYTHRUM 



Roseum Superbutn (Rose Loose-strife) . A strong-growing plant, 3 to 4 feet 

 high, thriving in almost any position, producing large spikes of rose-colored 

 flowers from July to September. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 



