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Viiw of Part of One of Oik Fields of Hardy Phloxes. 



Dreer's Superb Hardy Phloxes. 



AMONG h anial plants no class is of more importance than the Phloxes, succeeding in almost any soil and position, 



and flowering through a long season; and while they will continue in good condition and tlowrr freely for many years with- 

 out attention, yet they respond quickly to and are improved by liberal cultivation. The following cultural notes were writ- 

 ten especially for this book by Mrs. Ely, the author of "A Woman's Hardy Garden:" 



"Probably the most satisfactory of all perennials is the Phlox, and a good space in proportion to the size of the garden should 

 always be given to these plants. 



"If the early and late varieties are chosen, and the heads of blooms are cut off as soon as the blossoms have faded, the Phlox 

 should blossom from the middle of June until ice has formed. 



''The ground where Phlox is to be planted should be trenched fully two feet in depth, and may be planted in the autumn, from 

 the 1st to the loth of October, so that it may become well rooted before winter; otherwise it should be set out as soon as the frost 

 leaves the ground in the spring, as growth begins very early. 



"Whether planted in spring or fall, a mulch of old manure thrown around the roots will be of benefit to the plants. 



"Phlox should be set out eighteen inches apart, and if kept well watered will produce both individual blossoms and heads of 

 bloom far larger than otherwise, and amply repay the extra trouble. 



"In October, after three seasons of flowering, the Phlox should be lifted, the ground again trenched and enriched, the plants 

 separated into bunches of three or four stalks each, and then reset. 



"Occasionally in warm, moist summers, Phlox is attacked by mildew. But if, upon the first sign of its appearance, the leaves of 

 the plants are well sprinkled and afterwards plentifully dusted with powdered sulphur, the disease will be arrested. In November, 

 after the stalks of the Phlox hive been cut, a litter of leaves may be spread over the plants for winter protection. 



"The best effects tobe had with Phlox are produced by planting masses of each color, not less than six and even as many as two 

 dozen or more plants of one color together. For example, a border of Phlox may be planted, beginning with palest pink and 

 shading up to dark cherry, then pure white, and white with a red eve, and more white, then a quantity of red and again white at 

 the end. If in another border the shades of purple are planted with occasional bunches of white, the Phlox will be the pride of 

 the garden. " 



TWELVE BEAUTIFUL HARDY PHLOXES OF RECENT INTRODUCTION 



The following varieties, all recent introductions, embrace not only new shades of color, but also form plants of strong, sturdy yet 

 compact habit of growth which place them among the most desirable sorts, particularly for massing in large numbers. 



Gefiotl. A new color in Phloxes, a tender peach-blossom pink 

 with bright rose eye, flower and truss very large, on erect 

 sturdy but compact stems. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Hervor. This is the first variety of its color; a bright but soft 

 pink with a large white eye. 



Rosenberg. Bright reddish-violet with blood-red eye; indi- 

 vidual flowers as large as a silver dollar. 



Rynstrom. A splendid improvement on Pantheon; color not 

 unlike that of Paul Neyron Rose, fine for massing. 



Wanadis. Entirely distinct from anything yet offered; a mot- 

 tling of white and light violet, reminding one of the native 

 Phlox Divaricata Canadensis. This color is intensified by a 

 bright reddish-purple eye. A strong grower, producing 

 trusses of immense size. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Widar. Light, reddish violet, with a very large white centre, 

 which intensifies and illuminates the color. 



Asia. One of the prettiest in the collection. A delicate shade 

 of mauve, with a crimson-carmine eye. 50 cts. each; $.">.n0 

 per doz. 



Baron Van Dedem. Brilliant cochineal-red with salmon 

 shadings; a rich color. 



Braga. Mauve-rose, more or less suffused with salmon; large 

 white eye; a distinct and pleasing color combination. 



Elizabeth Campbell (shown on color plate opposite). Very 

 bright salmon- pink, with lighter shadings and dark red eye; 

 attracts more attention in our fields than any other variety; 

 one of the handsomest. 



Europa. A white variety, with a decided crimson-carmine eye. 

 The individual flowers and trusses are very large; entirely dis- 

 tinct; of remarkable sturdy, erect habit. 50 cts. each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



Frail Anton Buchner. Shown on color plate opposite, and 

 the finest white yet introduced, having the largest truss and 

 individual flower; dwarf habit. 



Price, except where noted, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 One each of the Twelve Sorts for $3.50. 



FOR OUR "DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY" AND GENERAL COLLECTION OF HARDY PHLOXES .ee page 233. 



