Phlox Subulata. 



Pentstemon Sensaiion. 



PHI^OX AMCEIVA. 



This is one of the best varieties for carpet- 

 ing the ground, the rockery or the border; it 

 grows but 4 inches high, and in spring is a 

 sheet of rich, bright pink flowers. 10 cts. 

 each ; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



PHI.OX CAROI.INA. 



A dwarf-growing species, rarely exceeding 

 12 inches in height, and producing during 

 May and June masses of bright rosy-red flow- 

 ers.. 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz. 



PHI.OX DIVARICATA CANADENSIS. 



One of our native species, which is worthy of extensive planting, commencing 

 to bloom early in April, and continuing through May, with large, fragrant 

 lavender flowers on sterna 10 inches high. 1.5 cts. each ; SI 50 per doz. 



^' PHI.OX GI.ABERRI1WA. 



One of the most desirable of our native species, grows 18 to 24 inches high, 

 and produces its showy red flowers during the greater part of the summer. 15 

 Gts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



V PHI.OX PANICUI.ATA. 



This is the parent of all the showy varieties now in cultivation. It grows 

 about three feet high, blooming in July and August, with brilliant rosy-purple 

 flowers in good-sized trus-es. 15 cts". each ; $1.50 per doz. 



■ PHL,OX SUBUL, ATA (Moss, or Mountain Pink). 



An early spring-flowering type, with pretty moss-like evergreen foliage, which, 

 during the flowering season, is hidden under the masses of bloom. An excellent 

 plant for the rockery, the border, and invaluable for carpeting the ground or 

 covering graves. We offer six varieties. 



Alba. Pure white. I Lilacina. Light lilac. 



Atropurpurea. Purplish-rose. | Nelsoni. Pure white. 



Bridesmaid. Purplish-tinted white I Rosea. Bright rose. 



with deeper eye. 



10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Set of 6 for 50 cts. 



PETASITES. 



Japonica giganteus {^Japanese Coltsfoot). An interesting plant, which iu Japan 

 attains a lieight of 4 to 5 feet, with gigantic leaves, which are cut and used by the 

 natives as temporary umbrellas ; should be planted in low, moist ground. 25 

 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



Fragrans ( Winter Heliotrope). Grows about 1 foot high and produces, frequently 

 as early as the middle of March, numerous spikes of strongly heliotrope-scented 

 flowers. An excellent plant for low, moist ground. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



PENTSXEMON (Ueard Tongue). 



Most useful perennials, either for the border or rockery. With the exception of 



Sensation they are perfectly hardy. 



Sensation. A new and beautiful strain of Gentianoides grandiflorus, bearing 

 spikes of large Gloxinia-like flowers in a great variety of bright colors, including 

 rose, cherry, crimson, purple, lilac, etc. The plants grow 2 to ^\ feet high, and 

 bloom from early summer till frost. They have been used with splendid effect 

 for bedding, for which purpose they rival Phloxes, Petunias, etc. They are not 

 quite hardy, and should be given some protection in winter. (See cut.) 



Barbatus Torreyii. Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; height 3 to 4 feet; June 

 to August; very effective. 



Diff USUS. Dense heads, violet-blue flowers ; June and July ; 2 feet. 



Digitalis. Large spikes of long, purple-white flowers, with purple throats, during 

 June and July ; 2 to 3 feet. 



Qiaber. A trailing species, growing about a foot high, and bearing in early sum- 

 mer showy flowers, varying from light to dark blue. 



Qrandiflorum. Large, bright purp^ish-blue flowers produced very freely during 

 the spring months, on stems 2 to 'i\ feet high. 

 N Heterophyllus, Lovely azure-blue flowers in summer; \\ to 2 feet. 

 H Pubescens. Bright rosy-purple ; July and August ; \\ feet. 

 '*' Small!. Rosy-carmine flowers in early summer ; 1 foot. 

 VSpectabilis. Of a pretty and pleasing rosy-purple ; very attractive ; June and 

 July ; 2 to 3 feet. 

 Price : 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Set of 10 sorts for $1.25. 



Dreer's 

 Hardy Phloxes. 



These are without doubt the most im- 

 portant of all hardy perennials. We have 

 made them a specialty for years, and now 

 have the largest and most complete collection 

 in the country. We show six of the leading 

 varieties in colors, and offer the same together 

 with a splendid list of new and standard 

 sorts on page 168. 



Phlox Divaricata Canadensis. 



Hardy Phloxes are shown in colors, and offered on page i68. 



