DREER’S SELECT 
Hardy Perennial Plants 
(All Planis are forwarded on receipt of order uniess instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Hupress, 
purchaser paying charges. Wecan 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 Mississippt River. 
ACZEN A (New Zealand Burr). 
Microphylia. Pretty evergreen rock plants of cushion-like growth 
| cultivated for their showy, crimson spines, which are borne on the 
calyx; foliage dark bronze. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
ACAN’THUS (Bear’s Breech). 
Mollis 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 of 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. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
ACHILLEA. 
(Milfoil or Yarrow.) 
Eupatorium (Fern- 
leaved Yarrow). Neat, 
finely-cut foliage and bril- 
liant yellow heads of 
flowers, lasting in full 
beauty all summer; 4 to 
5 feet. 
Filipendula 
(Noble Yar- 
row). A vig- 
orous showy 
species, with 
golden-yel- 
low flowers in 
dense flat corymbs in July; height, 2 feet. 
Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut, deep green foliage, 
flowers pink in dense heads; 18 inches high and flowers all summer. 
Ptarmica FI. Pl. ‘‘The Pearl.’? Pure white flowers 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. (See cut.) 
— Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the 
flowers, while not quite solarge, are of more perfect form with fuller 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 6 varieties for $1.00. 
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 Juneand July. 
35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Sparks’ Variety. The darkest blue of all; flowers in June. 
Wilsoni. A recent introduction from Northern China, of strong, stately habit, 
growing 6 to 6 feet high, with large light viclet-blue flower in September. 
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
: Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Aconitum NAPELLUS Set of 6 varieties, $1.50. 
AcHILLEA PraArRmicA ‘‘THE PEARL” 
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If unable to find what you want refer to the Index, pages 2 and 3 (197) 
