40 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 
Physostegia. 
Virginica (False Dragon Head). One of the prettiest hardy 
perennials, forming dense bushes 3 to 4 feet high and bear- 
ing freely during the summer months spikes of delicate 
pink tubular flowers, not unlike a gigantic heather... . . 
—Alba. ‘Aipurée whiteisort] 0. i bic ee ue. . 
Platycodon (Chinese Bell Flower). 
One of the best hardy perennials, producing flowers 
throughout the entire season. 
Grandiflorum. Large steel-blue flowers. Per % 0z., 25 cts. 
—Album. Pure white variety. Per % 0z., 25 ets. 
Mariesi. Rich violet blue; plant dwarf and compact. Per % 
OZ. DOCESS. yen io) Sah epee iy re cas’ EP 
Japonicus Fl. (Double Japanese Bell Flower). Wonder- 
fully free Mien bearing large, double, glossy, 
deep- 
blue flowers ....- . : 
Polyanthus (Primula Elatior). 
Showy, hardy, early spring free-flowering plants. 
Invincible Giant. The largest and finest strain in‘cultivation, 
containing a fine range of colors from purest white to rich- 
esicrimson! ines) ee 
Gold Laced. Very showy and attractiv e 
English. Allcolors mixed. Per % 0z., 50 uts. 
Primula ( Primroses). 
Chinese Fringed Varieties. 
Alba Magnifica. The finest pure white 
Covent Garden Red. Large rosy red 
Covent Garden White. A fine, very free white 
Rosy Morn. Beautiful delicate pink ......... 
Holborn Blue. Unique shade 
Stellata. A very pretty form with large heads of star-shaped 
flowers of various colors; splendid for decorative purposes. 
Dreer’s Choicest Mixed. This mixture contains nothing but 
the finest sorts, and cannot fail to give entire satisfaction . 
Various Primroses. 
Per pkt. 
10 
10 
The following varieties are of the easiest culture in greenhouse 
or light window of dwelling house; flowering abundantly and con- 
tinuously with little care. Per pkt. 
Obconica Grandiflora Alba. White.............. 20 
——Rosea: Rose)... .-.. Sais e; We cp eee 20 
——Kermesina.’ Crimson -22905--~ \..- -aeeeeneene 20 
—==Mixed All colors *. :..)-.5.- - Sees 10 
Obconica Gigantea Rosea. Rose .....-...-..-.-. A 25 
——Kermesina. Crimsons. Jo oe - 2 eee. ae oe ee 25 
——Finest Mixed. Allcolors.....:.:....4.5.. 20 
Forbesi (Baby Primrose). Beautiful rosy lilac flowers . 25 
Floribunda (Buttercup Primrose). Of the same general char- 
acter as Obconica, differing only in color, which is a lovely 
shade of yellow 
Kewensis. A new bright yellow variety; afine house plant. 
PYRETHRUM HYBRIDUM 
SCABIOSA CAUCASICA 
Hardy Primroses. 
These are among the earliest spring-blooming plants. With a 
slight protection they will stand the winter, but do better if pro- 
tected by a cold frame. 
: Per pkt. 
Auricola,-‘Choicest:mixed’ <).)oc-0s ana ss) teen ee 10 
Japonica (Japanese Primrose). Bright and showy flowers, 
borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long. Mixed colors. 10 
Vulgaris (English Primrose). Flowers fragrant, canary-yel- 
low. Per'™% oz, BO\cts> « 7.) = ose) pee ened. powers 10 
Pueraria. 
Thunbergiana (Kudzu Vine). A hardy vine of rapid growth. 
Per'% 07:,.40:ets. 2 2 ES ae eee 10 
Pyrethrum. 
Hybridum. Large, daisy-like flowers, ranging in color from 
light pink to deep red, with bright yellow centres. Per % 
OZ AO CES. sca Sree a eee eee CIS en 10 
—Grandiflorum. This new large flowering form produces 
blooms frequently measuring over 4 inches in diameter in 
all the variations of color between light rose and deep car- 
mine: Per’% 02, 7o Cisne 0.) ee ce ee eee 15 
Hybridum Fl. Pl. Large flowering double; seed saved from 
a celebrated collection; mixed colors; 1% feet 23 
Uliginosum (Giant Daisy). A fine hardy perennial, grows 3 
to 4 feet high, and from July to September is hidden beneath 
the multitude of large white flowers. Per % oz., 40 cts. 10 
Rosmarinus (Rosemary). 
Officinalis. The old favorite aromatic herb. Per % oz., 15cts. 5 
Rudbeckia (Cone Flower). 
Fulgida. An effective hardy perennial sort, producing bril- 
liant orange-yellow flowers. .......- .2 55. -5 =. 10 
Newmani. One of the finest of autumn-flowering perennials. 
Bright orange-yellow petals, surrounding alarge blackcone. 15 
Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone Flower). Showy, reddish-pur- 
ple flowers, about 4 inches across; a remarkably large cone- 
shaped centreofibrown' ; -emeneeeie) «cn cnelts Melon. 4 15 
Salvia (Hardy Sage). 
Azurea Grandiflora. A fine hardy perennial, with spikes of 
sky-blue flowers in August and September. 3feet....- . 10 
Scabiosa. 
Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). One of the handsomest of hardy 
perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the bloom last- 
ing a long time in water; lilac-blue; 3feet .. ...... 10 
Japonica. A new hardy sort from Japan; lavender-blue 15 
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1912 
