DREER’S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 
FOR SUMMER SOWING 
On the following ten pages we give a list of Seeds of the Best Hardy Perennials which are now so deservedly popular. 
With little trouble you can have an abundant supply of Columbines, Canterbury Bells, Foxgloves, Gaillardias, Hollyhocks, Lark- 
spurs, Forget-me-nots, Daisies, Sweet Williams, etc., etc., for flowering in 1913. The list also includes a choice selection of 
other Flower Seeds for summer sowing such as Cinerarias, Cyclamens, Pansies, Primulas, ete. Hardy perennials are easily grown 
from seed. In many cases they are a little slower than annuals, but with intelligent care they are successfully raised and from seed 
is an excellent way to get up a big stock of perennials. Most professionals make summer sowings in a cold frame shaded with a 
lath frame or sash, but the amateur may have more success and less bother growing hardy perennials from seeds sown in the open 
ground than in any other way. Prepare a bed in a nice, sheltered spot in the garden, preferably not very sunny; let the surface of 
the bed be raised four or five inches above the general level, 
and the soil be a mellow, free, fine earth on the surface. 
shallow rows across the surface of the bed, three to four inches 
apart, and here sow the seed, keeping the varieties of one kind 
or nature as much together as practicable; cover the seeds thinly, 
press the whole surface gently, water moderately, then dust a 
little fine loose soil over all. If the weather is sunny or windy, 
shade with papers or a few branches, but remove these in the 
evening. When the seedlings come up thin them out to stiffen 
those that are left, and when they are two to three inches high, 
they are fit for transplanting into permanent quarters 
ACHILLEA ‘* THE PEARL’”’ 
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A COLD FRAME WITH LATH SHADE, A GOOD PLACE TO 
GERMINATE SEEDS IN THE SUMMER 
Acanthus. 
Per pkt. 
Latifolius (Bear's Breech). Handsome and interesting hardy plants, 
with fine foliage and curious flowers in August and September. 2 to 4 
feet high: (438. she UG ee os eo Me eee ae ne ee ae 10 
Achillea. 
Ptarmica Fl. Pl. ‘The Pearl’’ (Double White Yarrow). One of the 
best hardy perennials. Grows about two feet high, and from spring till 
frost is covered with heads of purest white double flowers ...... 15 
Aconitum. 
Napellus (Monk's Hood or Wolfbane). A hardy perennial, producing 
long spikes of blue and white flowers. Well adapted for planting 
among shrubbery or in shady corners; 3to5 feet. Per %oz.,25 cts. . 5 
Agrostemma. 1 
Coronaria (Mullein Pink). An attractive free-flowering hardy perennial, 
producing bright crimson flowers; foliage silvery gray. Per % 0z., 15 cts. 5 
Alyssum. 
Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). Showy, hardy perennial, golden- 
DANE Cale - CI HCD te An tylperra ile LemRQ cl amy a pele Aleiee! 5 
Anchusa. 
Italica Dropmore Variety. One of the finest hardy plants of recent in- 
troduction, remarkable forits free and continuous flowering and the 
beautiful gentian-blue color of its flowers; grows about five feet high 
and should be in every hardy border. 2 pkts., 25 cts... ........ 15 
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon’. 
The Snapdragons are undoubtedly one of the best cut flowers, and are now 
largely stage for spring flowers. Seed should be sown from mid-summer till 
early fall. 
Giant Varieties. Of tall growth with large individual flowers on long spikes; 
we can supply in colors as under: 
Per pkt Per pkt. 
White!) Seremmce | ogc 2 10 Yellow, <.5 <)., +: sotaas Ree 
Scarlet. (eu a shies 10 Pinko ras eee se 10 
Garnet)? <a d ) 10 Striped. oc. eee esi Se ate te 10 
A packet each of above 6 Giant Snapdragons, 50 ets. 
Giant Mixede all colors:) Pervez, co cis met te eo ees aie 10 
Tall Mixed. Extra fine selection. Per % 0z., 2cts........:.... 5 
Half-dwarf Varieties. A splendid type growing about 18 inches high; good 
spikes of large flowers. We offer the following splendid sorts: 
Per pkt. Per pkt. 
Daphne. Softrose-pink. . . . 10 | Prince Chamois. Goldenchamois 10 
Defiance. Fiery scarlet... - 10 Striking. Rich cardinal-red . 10 
Golden Queen. Pure yellow - 10 The Bride. Pure white... - 10 
A packet each of above 6 Half-dwarf sorts, 50 cts. 
Half-dwarf Mixed. Allcolors Per % oz.,20cts. .....-..... as 5 
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1912 
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