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NEW HYBRID ASTILBKS 



Hybrida Gruno. A splendid salmon-pink sort growing 4 feet high and 

 producing light, graceful, spreading spikes of flowers, the finest pink 

 Astilbe yet introduced. 50 cts. each. 



Hybrida Moerheimi. A cross between A. Davidi and an unknown 

 variety, with the strong, robust growth of the former, attaining a height 

 of 5 to 6 feet. The well branched, erect spikes of flowers have a 

 length of over two feet and are of a beautiful creamy-white. The orig- 

 inator and introducer, a prominent Holland grower, was awarded a first 

 class certificate for this novelty by the Royal Horticultural Soceity of 

 Holland and considers this plant the most important hardy perennial 

 introduced in many years. Strong plants, 50 cts. each. 



Hybrida Salland. This is also a cross, with A. Davidi as one of its 

 parents, which it resembles in habit of growth, only much more vigor- 

 ous, growing over 6 feet high and with flowers of a distinct red color, 

 different from all others. 50 cts. each. 



New Dwarf Astilbe, Simplicifolia. 



This new dwarf species is a perfect gem for a damp spot on the rock 

 garden, it grows but 4 to 5 inches high, with attractive, glossy bronzy- 

 purple foliage and tiny racemes of white flowers. 50 cts. each. 



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This new type is the result of crossing A. Davidi with A. Japonica 

 compacta, astilboides and Thunbergi. The plants are of very vigorous 

 growth, 2£ to 3£ feet high, producing many-branched feathered heads of 

 flowers in June and July. They prefer a half-shady, moist position in any 

 ordinary garden soil. (See cut.) 



Ceres. Delicate light rose-colored flowers with peculiar silvery sheen. 

 Salmon Queen. Graceful panicles of a beautiful salmon pink. 

 Venus. Similar to Ceres, but of bright, deep violet-rose color. 

 Vesta. Very graceful plumes of light lilac-rose. 

 White Pearl. Pearly- white flowers. 



Price. Any of the above, 35 cts. each. One of each of the 5 sorts 

 for $1.50. 

 Choice Mixed Arendsi Seedlings, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



BAPTISIA (False Indigo) 



AustraliS. A strong-growing plant, about 2 feet high; suitable either 

 for the border or wild garden, with dark green, deeply-cut foliage and 

 spikes of dark-blue flowers in June. 



Tinctoria. Spikes of bright yellow flowers in June; 2 to 2£ feet. 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



: BKEEIS PERENNIS (English Daisy> 



Improved double-flowering, white and pink. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per 

 doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



BKKTIA 



Hyacinthlna. A terrestial Orchid from China, with grass-like foliage 

 and terminal racemes of showy rosy-pink flowers; grows about a foot 

 high and succeeds best in a damp, shady position; requires the protec- 

 tion of a cold frame in winter. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



BOCCONIA (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 



Cordata. A noble, hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, 

 admirably adapted for planting in the shrubbery borders, centre of beds 

 and in bold groups in almost any position. It will grow in any soil or 

 situation, attaining from 6 to 8 feet in height; flowers in terminal pani- 

 cles, of a creamy-white color during July and August. (See cut.) 20 

 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



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DREER'S SPECIAL CATALOGUE OF 



OLD-FASHIONED HARDY PLANTS 



Gives complete alphabetical list of all the Hardy Plants we grow, with 

 color, height, time of flowering, and whether suited for sun or shade. Also 

 shows plans of Hardy Borders, prepared by a competent Landscape 

 Architect. 



Astilbe Arendsi 



Bocconia Cordata 



Be sure and include Canterbury Bells in your garden this year. See page 185 



