DREER'S SELECT 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



.-1// plants arc forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, purchaser paying 

 charges. We can forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way add lo per cent, to value of order to points 

 east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



Acanthus (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, producing 

 3 feet high spikes of curious rose-colored flowers during August and 

 September. The ornamentation of the Corinthian column is said 

 to have been suggested by the leaf of this plant. 35 cts. each; $3.50 

 per doz. 



Aconitum (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 



Aconites form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting under 

 trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. 

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



pale blue flowers in September and October. 

 Spark's Variety. The darkest blue of all; 30 inches high; flowers 



in June. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Achillea Ptarmica "The Pearl" 



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Achillea 



(Milfoil or Yarrow) 



Filipendulina (Fern-leaved Yarrow). 



A showy sort with dense heads of 



golden yellow flowers. 3 feet. June 



and July. 

 Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Mil- 

 foil). Finely cut deep green foliage, 



flowers pink in dense heads; 18 



inches high, and flowers all summer. 

 Ptarmica Fl. PI. "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 so large, are of more perfect form, with fuller centres, which makes 



it appear purer in color. 

 Tomentosa {Woolley Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers in a 

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



Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



AegOpodium (Bishop's Weed) 



Podagraria Variegata. Pretty green and yellow variegated foliage, makes a pretty 

 individual specimen and a neat border or edging for a bed of shrubs. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



AgrOStemma (Rose campion) 



Stout, erect-growing plants with silvery foliage, which contrasts well with the showy 

 flowers, which are produced during June and July. 

 Coronaria {Mullein Pink). Bright rosy-crimson; 2j to 3 feet. 



— Alba. A pure white variety. 

 Flos Jovis {Flower of Jove). Deep pink flowers on 12-inch high stems 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



AjUga (Bugle) 



Reptans rubra. Grows 3 to 4 inches high, with deep purplish blue flowers. A useful 

 plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground, particularly in shady positions, as 

 under trees where grass will not grow; flowers in Alay and June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



AlySSUm (Mad Wort) 



Rostratum. Bright golden yellow flowers in June and July. 1 foot. 



Saxatile Compactum {Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Rockmadwort). An indispensable 



plant for the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high and producing in May masses of 



broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz,; $15.00 per 100. 



If unable to find what you want refer to the Index, page 2 



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