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Dreer's Superb Antirrhinums, or Snapdragons. 



Within the last few years Snapdragons have become immensely popular. This is not to be wondered at, as whether used for 

 cutting or for show in the garden, they are one of the most valuable flowers which can readily be grown from seed. We offer two 

 distinct types, the large- flowering, tall-growing, or giant, and the equally large-flowered half-dwarf variety, both of which are described 

 below. In our trial grounds the past season we tested nearly fifty varieties, with a view to selecting the best of each type to 

 offer this season. The seed was sown out of doors the first week of May, and the plants came into bloom early in July, remaining 

 in full flower until November. For earlier flowering, they may be started indoors or in a frame in March, transplanting them to the 

 open when the weather is suitable. 



DREER'S GIANT SNAPDRAGONS 



Antirrhinum Majus Grandiflorum.) 

 This strain is a great improvement over the old tall-growing 

 variety, being of stronger habit and producing longer spikes and 

 much larger individual flowers; grows about 3 feet high and 

 exceedingly valuable for cutting. It may be also used in beds 

 or the mixed border wilh fine effect. 



PEE PKT. 



1171 (iiant Scarlet. Very brilliant 10 



1172 " White. Pure white 10 



1173 " Yellow. Clear yellow 10 



1174 " Garnet. Exceedingly rich 10 



1175 " Pink. Rosy-pink 10 



1176 " Striped. Very gay 10 



1179 Collection of a picket each of the above 6 colors. . . 50 



1180 Giant Mixed. A splendid mixture, containing all 

 the colors. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



ASPARAGUS PEUMOSUS 



HATCHERI. 



1230 It would hardly be possible to praise 

 this new type too much. It is of 

 very rapid growth, the fronds set closer 

 on the stems than the very best type of 

 Plumosus Nanus, making a fuller, heavier 

 string, and when cut lasts longer in good 

 condition than any other, and is just as 

 good for bunching as the old sort. 25 

 cts. per packet of 10 seeds. 



DREER'S 

 " PEERLESS PINK » 

 BRANCHING ASTER. 



1393 The illustration, reproduced from a pho- ,, 

 tograph, is a splendid likeness of this 

 grand, new pink Aster, which originated 

 as a sport in a lot of Crego's Giant Pink 

 which we were growing for seed. In a 

 general way, it is midway between 

 Crego's Giant Pink and Late-branching 

 Shell-pink, having all the good points 

 of both. 



The plants are of robust, free-branch- 

 ing habit, 24 to 30 inches high, bearing 

 their magnificent blooms on strong 

 stems averaging 18 inches in length, and 

 it is hard to find a flower under 4 inches 

 across, and many measure 5 inches by 

 2J inches in depth, forming an almost 

 globular flower. The centre petals are 

 prettily incurved, while the wide outer 

 petals reflex, making a most artistic and 

 finely finished flower. 



The color is a rich shell- pink, similar 

 in shade, but more decided, than either 

 the Pink Crego's or Late-branching. It 

 comes into bloom about the middle of 

 August, being at its best during the early 

 part of September, or a trifle earlier 

 than the late- branching sorts. Reports 

 received regarding it, both from this 

 country and Europe, speak in the high- 

 est terms of its many good qualities. 15 

 cts. per packet; 2 packets for 25 cts. 



DREER'S LARGE-FLOWERING 

 HALF-DWARF SNAPDRAGONS. 



(Antirrhinum Majus Nanum Grandiflorum.) 



This type, while not having the magnificent long spikes of the 

 giant sorts, has spikes and flowers of good size, and, owing to 

 their dwarf and compact habit of growth, are better adapted 

 for bedding purposes. They grow about 18 inches high, and 

 the mass of bloom which they produce from early until late in 

 the season is really phenomenal. Shown on plate opposite. 



PER PKT. 



1162 Daphne. Soft blush-pink 10 



1163 Defiance. Orange or russet-red 10 



1164 Golden Queen. Rich, pure yellow 10 



1165 Firebrand. Rich, deep red 10 



1166 Rose Queen. Rich rose 10 



1167 Mont Blanc. Pure white io 



1169 Collection of above 6 sorts 50 



1170 Half = Dwarf Mixed. Large range of many beau- 

 tiful colors. J- oz., 25 cts . 10 



