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Papaver Orientale (Oriental Poppy). 
These are the regal representatives of this popular genus, 
growing 3 to 34 feet high, and far surpassing in splendor of 
bloom all the annual and biennial kinds, and for a gorgeous 
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display of rich and brilliant coloring nothing equals them during 
their period of flowering in May and June,and whether planted 
singly or in masses their large flowers and freedom of bloom 
renders them conspicuous in any position, They are of the 
easiest culture; almost any kind of soil suits them, but they do 
best in deep, rich loam; set the plants out in fall or early spring 
before the first of May—give them water occasionally during 
dry spells in the early part of the season; mulch with stable 
litter in fall; and they will increase in size and floriferousness 
for several years. After flowering the plants die back, usually 
reappearing in early September, or as soon as the weather gets 
cool. During this resting period care should be taken in culti- 
vating the beds that the roots are not disturbed, any disturbance 
at this time usually resulting in failure. We offer the following 
distinct varieties: 
Goliath. Fiery scarlet. 
Mahony. Dark crimson maroon, shaded mahogany. 
Mrs. Perry. Salmon-rose. | Oriflamme. A large, gor- 
geous orange scarlet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Set of 4 varieties, 75 cts. 
Finest Mixed Seedlings. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz,; 
$12.00 per 100. 
OrtenTAL Poppy 
PentstemoOn (Beard Tongue). 
Most useful showy perennials, either for 
the border or rockery. With the exception 
of Sensation, which requires protection, they 
are perfectly hardy, 
Gloxinioides ‘‘ Sensation.’’ A beautiful 
strain, bearing spikes of large Gloxinia- 
like flowers in a great variety of bright 
New Oriental 
Poppies. 
We offer four splendid new 
varieties, (See page 229.) 
PHYSALIS. 
(Chinese Lantern Plant.) 
Francheti. An ornamental 
colors, including rose, cherry, crimson wey, <4 AA 
: = : : : SY; WADE variety of the Winter Cherry, forming dense 
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puree, eee nla DE SIENA ws bushes about 2 feet high, producing freely 
feet high and bloom from early summer LNA its bright orange scarlet lantern-like fruits; 
till frost. For bedding they rival the g SVN highly interesting. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per 
Phloxes, Petunias, etc. Must be given ~ doz. 
protection in winter. (See cut.) 
Barbatus Torreyi. Spikes of brilliant 
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scarlet flowers; height, 3 to 4 feet; June to Cpys Uy fiz OS eee 2 
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August. 
PENTSTEMON SENSATION 
Digitalis. Large spikes of long, purple- 
white flowers with purple throats, during June and July; 2 to 3 feet. 
Pubescens. Bright rosy purple; July and August; 14 feet. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
One each of the 4 sorts for 75 cts. 
PHWYSOS7TEGIA (False Dragon-Head). 
One of the most beautiful of our midsummer flowering perennials, forming 
dense bushes 4 to 6 feet high, bearing spikes of delicate tubular flowers not 
unlike a gigantic heather. (See cut.) 
Virginica. Bright but soft pink. 
—alba. Pure white; very fine, 
— Speciosa. Very delicate pink. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
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. PHYSOSTEGIA 
NOTE.—AII Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. 
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