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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 
DIGITALIS GLOXINIEFLORA (Foxglove) 
Digitalis 
Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately growth, 
succeeding under almost all conditions, and with but little attention 
will give a wealth of flowers during June and July. They are now 
used extensively with good effect for naturalizing in shrubberies, 
the edge of woods and other half-shaded places; 3 to 5 ft. 
( Foxglove). 
Per pkt. 
Gloxinizflora, tla cel 0s tc et cas  ks FOU SOS 10 
Parple®. 025). Se ee oo eel eter 10 
a Rosesis eRe ee en ae 10 
ANT een cities chicoec acer coud 10 
A packet of each of the four colors, 30 cts. 
Gloxinizflora, Finest Mixed. Contains all the SE spotted 
sorts. Per % oz., 25 cts... - 5 
Maculata Superba. An extra choice strain of beautifully 
spotted sorts. Per % oz., 30 cts. Re cr Oto 10 
Grandiflora. Light yellow. Per VA OZ ROOCKS: «) eee 5 
Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove) Long spikes, surmounted 
by one enormous flower; mixed colors. Per % oz., 40 cts. . 10 
Echinops (Globe Thistle). 
Ruthenicus. A striking, hardy perennial plant; grows 4 feet 
high, with globular heads of blue flowers in July and August 
excellent for the back of the hardy border; fine for cutting 10 
Eryngium. 
Amethystinum (Sea Holly).. Handsome ornamental hardy 
plants, growing 2 to 3 feet high, with finely-cut spiny foliage 
and beautiful thistle-like heads of amethystine-blue; fine 
for; winter bouduets ni) cee anv ie eaCnCns) (e,- 10 
Eupatorium (Thorough-wort). 
Strong-growing, hardy perennials, well suited for naturalizing. 
They thrive in any kind of soil and in almost any position. 
Ageratoides. A very useful variety, growing 8 to 4 feet high, 
with dense heads of minute white flowers from August 
untillOctober 2 cee ees eee tc ee 10 
Ceelestinum. One ofthe best blue perennials, 18 to 24 inches 
high, and bears from August till frost an abundance of clear 
lavender-blue, flossy flowers; splendid for cutting. . - 10 
Fraseri. A very pretty dwarf variety, producing clusters of 
snow-white flowers; fine for cutting and bouquets; 1% feet, 10 
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower). 
These are among the showiest and most effective hardy perennial 
plants and should find a place in every hardy border. They begin 
flowering in June, continuing a mass of bloom until frost. ~ 
er pkt. 
Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crinson, narrow eanary- 
vellow border .. ;. <=<t-creriel ah apse dle be eee eee! 15 
Sulphurea Oculata. Pale sulphur, bright marooneye.. . 15 
Grandiflora Compacta. Compact variety, bearing its long- 
stemmed rich and varied flowers well above the foliage. 
1 ets) De ANY Anne Ui hes OE Sal aes ake ale a ee 8 15 
VGrandiflora’ Superba. Our own sav ing. SENG mixed 
Warieties:, Per 4 107Z.;/ 20 0CES: cigs hontai panne 10 
Geum. 
Atrosanguineum, FI. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing 
profusely showy crimson flowers all summer....... 10 
Gypsophila. 
Paniculata (Baby's Breath). White flowers, fine for bouquets; 
one of the favorite hardy perennials; 2 feet. Per % oz., 15 cts. 5 
¥ Paniculata Fi. Pl. The double flowering Baby's Breath, 
forming pretty little double white flowers... ..... 20 
Cerastioides. A useful hardy perennial for the rock garden. 
Grows but afew inches high, covered with small white 
flowers marked with pink from June to August. .... . 25 
Acutifolia. A strong-growing, hardy perennial sort, 3 to 4 
feet high; with large panicles of small white flowers in July 5 
Helenium (Sneeze-wort). 
Strong-growing, hardy perennials, succeeding in any kind 
of soil, giving an enormous crop of flowers in the late summer. 
Autumnale Superbum. Large heads of golden yellow flow- 
Bra: to. 6 feebisrnu.. Ghee ae) Se nas pe ea aes 10 
Riverton Gem. A new variety that originated with us; in 
color arich wallflower red. 2pkts. for 25 ets... 15 
Riverton Beauty. Another new variety, rich lemon ‘yellow 
with purplish black centre. 2 pkts. for 25 cts. ° 
Helianthus (Perennial Sunflower). 
This is a mixture of the finest single-flowering hardy perennial 
Sorts: <'. - = % do) wows ies Une ieee as ic a ee eee 15 
Heliopsis. (Orange Sunflower). 
Pitcheriana. A desirable hardy herbaceous plant, growing 3 
to 4 feet high, beginning to flower early inthe season and 
continuing the entire summer. The flowers are ofa beauti- 
ful deep golden-yellow color, about 2 inches in diameter. 
Per % 0z., 0 cts... ... 
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA 
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1912 
