DREER'S FLOWER SEEDS FOR SUMMER AND AUTUMN SOWING 



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Hardy Salvias perpkt. 



3928 Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, 

 producing during August and September spikes of 

 pretty sky blue flowers in great profusion. 2 to 3 feet. 



i oz., 50 cts $0 15 



3929 .Farinacea. A perennial variety, hardy with protec- 

 tion. The fine light blue flowers are borne on long 

 spikes held above the foliage; makes a good blue line; 



2 to 3 feet, i oz., 50 cts 10 



3927 Farinacea, Blue Bedder. A more compact form, 

 making it more desirable for bedding. Flowers are a 

 deep blue; hardy with protection. Special pkt., 75 cts. 25 



3930 Sclarea. A beautiful and effective hardy biennial 

 variety, growing 3 to 4 feet high with immense loosely 

 arranged spikes of attractive old rose shading to white 

 floral leaves, produced through July and August, j 



oz., SO cts 15 



3931 Patens {Blue Sage). In color this is as blue as the 

 "Scarlet Sage" is red; it is a beautiful plant for the 

 border or greenhouse; tender perennials, hardy with 

 protection; 2 feet. Special pkt., 75 cts 25 



Hardy Perennial Scabiosas 



3941 Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). One of the handsomest of 

 hardy perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the 

 blooms lasting a long time in water; color soft lavender- 

 blue; 3 feet. \ oz., 50 cts 15 



3942 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy 

 plants, 2j feet in height, and bearing on long, wiry 

 stems beautiful, artistic, lavender-blue fl.owers; a fine 



cut flower, j oz., 25 cts 10 



3946 Columbaria Pink. A hardy perennial variety from 

 South Africa, producing freely flowers measuring 2 to 

 2 J inches across, of a beautiful soft pink; a fine hardy 

 border plant; IJ to 2 feet. Special pkt., 75 cts 20 



3947 Giant Hybrids (Isaac House Strain). A great im- 

 provement over the Caucasica, being more vigorous 

 with larger and longer stems and heavier petals, which 

 are ruffled as well as slightly frilled on the edges. 

 Colors range from light to darkest blue, but delicate 

 lilac and mauve predominate. Special pkt., 75 cts. . . . 25 



SmilaX (Myrslphyllunn Asparagoides) 

 3981 One of the most graceful climbers for greenhouse or 

 conservatory; indispensable for bouquets and decora- 

 tions. J oz., 25 cts 10 



SchizanthuS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



One of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable. Comes into 

 bloom in a few weeks from sowing. The florescence is such as to 

 completely obscure the foliage, making the plant a veritable pyra- 

 mid of the most delicate and charming bloom. The Schizanthus 

 make admirable pot plants for the house in late winter and early 

 spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. per pkt. 



3967 Dwarf Large-flowered {Dr. Badger's Hybrids). 

 Forms compact pyramidal plants a foot high, literally 

 covered with large, beautiful, orchid-like flowers. 

 Mi.xed colors. J oz., 40 cts $0 15 



3968 Giant Flowering Hybrids. An extra select strain, 

 specially useful as a pot plant for the house or conserva- 

 tory. Magnificent blooms the size of a silver doUar in a 

 perfect blend of colors. Remarkably free flowering and 

 presents a beautiful appearance with its myriads of 

 bloom. Special pkt., 75 cts 25 



3970 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type, which 



forms pretty plants 18 inches high. J oz., 25 cts 10 



Statice (Sea Lavender) 



Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rock 

 garden, producing all summer panicles of minute flowers, 

 which can be dried and used for winter bouquets. 



3988 Latifolia. Purplish-blue flowers. 4 oz., 25 cts 10 



3990 Incana Mixed. Containing many sorts, i oz., 30 



cts 10 



Cut-and-Come-Again Stocks 



Splendid perpetual-blooming class bearing very double, fragrant 

 flowers. For winter and early spring blooming in a cool greenhouse 

 they are invaluable. Seed may be sown any time during the 

 summer or early autumn, blooming in about 12 weeks' time. 



special pkt. per pkt. 



4031 Princess Alice. White $0 75 



4032 La France. Soft rosy-pink 



4033 Brilliant. Blood-red 



4034 Sapphire. Dark blue 



4035 Creole. Creamy-yellow 



4036 May Queen. Delicate lilac 



4039 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 colors, 

 60 cts. 



4040 Finest Mixed Colors, i oz., 60 cts 10 



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Early Giant Imperial Stocks 



Early-flowering winter or Brompton Stocks, forming much-branched plants 

 about 2| feet high and having numerous spikes of very large, double, delight- 

 fully fragrant flowers, of special value as pot plants for greenhouse decora- 

 tion and for cutting during the winter months; for this purpose seed should 

 be sown from July to September. special pkt. per pkt. 



4043 Rose-Pink. A pretty color $0 75 $0 20 



4044 Fiery Blood-red. Striking 



4045 White. Pure white 



4046 Golden Ball. Rich canary , 



4047 Lavender. Lavender blue , 



4048 Violet. Soft violet purple 75 



4049 Collection. A pkt. each of the above 6 colors, $1.00. 



4050 Finest Mixed Colors. \ oz., 75 cts 



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New Early Giant Imperial Stocks 



4041 Antique Copper. An entirely new and very attractive color, a rich 

 Hellebore red. 



4053 Buttercup {New). A richer deeper tone of yellow than Golden Ball, 

 throwing long spikes well covered with larger blooms. The percentage 

 of doubles is exceptionally high. 



4061 Elk's Pride. Large flowers of rich royal purple. 



4054 Shasta (New). A giant, vigorous, robust, glistening White Stock, 

 with longer stems, larger and more blooms, and a very high percentage 

 of doubles. 



4042 Old Rose. A very beautiful shade of old rose. It is very double and 

 has very large individual florets. 



Price : Any of the above. Pkt., 25 cts.; Special pkt., 75 cts. 



Special Offer: A packet each of the five New Imperial Stocks for $1.00. 



The Book of Perennials (Hottes) revised and enlarged, $1.50 per copy, postpaid 



