DREER'S SELECT 



Hardy Perennial Plants 



Plants are forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, 

 purchaser paying charges. We can forward small plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way add 10 

 per cent, to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent to points west of 

 the Mississippi River. 



ACANTHUS (Bear'. Breech) 



riollis Latifolius. A handsome decorative plant of stately effect, 

 with deeply-toothed, heart-shaped leaves, 2 feet long by 1 foot 

 wide, either for planting as single specimens on the lawn or in the 

 border, or for grouping with other plants for sub-tropical effect, pro- 

 ducing 3 feet high spikes ot curious rose-colored flowers during 

 August and September. The ornamentation of the Corinthian 

 columns is said to have been suggested by the leaf of this plant, 

 35 cts. each; $3. 50 per doz. 



ACHILLEA (MilfoU or Yarrow;) 

 Eupatorium (Fern-leaved Yarrow). Neat, finely-cut foliage and 



brilliant yellow heads of flowers, lasting in full beauty all summer; 



4 to 5 feet. 

 Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut deep green 



foliage, flowers pink in dense heads; 18 inches high and flowers all 



summer. 



Achillea Ptarmica "The Pearl" 



ACONITUM NaPELLUS 



Ptarmica FI. PI. "The 

 Pearl." Pure white flow- 

 ers borne in the greatest 

 profusion the entire summer 

 on strong, erect stems, 2 feet 

 high ; as a summer cut flower 

 it is of great value, (Seecut). 

 Boule de Neige (Ball of 



Snore). An im- 

 provementon The 

 Pearl; the flowers, 

 while not quite so 

 large, are of more 

 perfect form with 

 f u 1 1 e r centres, 



which makes it appear purer in color. 

 Tomentosa ( Woolly Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow 

 flowers in a multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 

 Price, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 



One each of the five varieties for 85 cts. 



ACONITUM (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 



All the varieties offered form bushy clumps and grow about 4 feet high; in- 

 valuable for planting under trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. 

 NapellUS. Large, dark; blue flowers; August to September. 

 — Bicolor. Large blue-and-white flowers; one of the prettiest. 

 Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very large, pale blue 



flowers in September and October. 

 Lycoctonum. A free-flowering pale yellow sort, blooming in June and July. 

 Sparks' Variety. The darkest blue of all; flowers in June. 

 Wilsoni. A recent introduction from Northern China, of strong, stately habit, 



growing 5 to 6 feet high, with large light violet-blue flower in September. 50 



cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Price, except where noted, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set 



of 6 varieties, $1.75. 



ADONIS (Bird's Eye) 



One of the choicest of early spring-flowering plants; about 12 inches high, with 

 finely-cut, ornamental foliage; effective on rock work or in the border. The two 

 varieties offered are from Japan, of strong growth, and come into bloom fully two 

 weeks earlier than any other hardy plant in our collection. 

 Amurensis. Large, single yellow flowers. 

 Amurensis FI. PI. Large, double yellow flowers. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



If unable to find what you want refer to the Index, pages 2 and 3 



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