Dreer’s Reliable 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Clarkia elegans fl. pl. © 
This pretty and easily grown annual has 
been much improved in recent years and 
the varieties offered below are now seen as 
cut flowers in most of the large cities. They 
do well either in sun or shade, growing 2 to 
2} feet high. The large double flowers will 
last a long time in water. 
1981 Alba. Elegant long spikes closely 
set with large double white flowers. 
Pkt. 10c; } oz. 30c. 
Brilliant. An exceptionally fine 
variety with rich crimson-scarlet 
flowers. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 40c. 
Salmon Queen. This lovely 
salmon-pink shade is particularly 
fine. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 30c. 
Vesuvius. The elegant spikes are 
closely set with brilliant orange- 
scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 30c. 
Chieftain. This mauve colored 
variety gives good color contrast. 
Very double. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 30c. 
Purple Prince. The very double, 
rich deep purple blooms are most 
attractive. Pkt. 10c; % 0z. 30c. 
1989 Collection. One packet 
each of the six sorts 50c. 
1990 Double Mixed. A fine mixture of 
many beautiful and rich colors. 
1984 
1982 
1983 
1985 
1986 
Pkt. 10c; } oz. 25c; 0z. 75c. 
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Clarkia elegans fl. pl. 
* Clematis © 
2000 Paniculata (Japanese Virgin's 
Bower). This is one of the best hardy 
climbers. The leaves are of a bright 
glossy green, and when in bloom the 
plant is completely hidden beneath a 
blanket of white, hawthorne-scented 
blossoms. Does equally well in sun- 
shine or shade. Perfectly hardy, 
though the young tender shoots will 
freeze back 
+ oz. 25c. 
in winter. Pkt. 10c; 
Cleome gigantea 
Cleome gigantea ® 
Giant Spider Flower 
2002 Rose Queen. A graceful and im- 
pressive hardy annual which grows 33 
to 5 feet tall. The plants are well 
branched, each branch terminating in 
a large head of bright rosy crimson 
blooms followed by long slender seed 
pods supported by long wiry stems. 
Splendid for large beds or background 
planting. Sow outdoors after the 
weather is settled. Pkt. 10c; 3 oz. 25c; 
oz. 75c. 
Cobaea ® 
Cups and Saucer Vine 
Cathedral Bells 
A climber of rapid growth, attaining a 
height of 30 to 50 feet during the season; 
valuable for covering trellises, arbors, trunks 
of trees, etc. Will cling to any rough sur- 
face. In sowing, place seeds edgewise and 
merely cover with light soil. To get early 
results start the seed indoors in March or 
April; can also be sown out-of-doors in May. 
2021 Scandens, Purple. Large bell- 
shaped purple flowers. Pkt. 10c; 
< oz. 25c. 
Scandens alba. Light green buds 
and white flowers. Pkt. 10c; } 0z. 50c. 
2022 
Climbers From Seed 
We include in our list of seeds an extensive assortment of lovely annual and perennial 
climbers suited to provide shade for the porch or garden house. 
as fine to cover walls, fences, or close off unsightly views. 
They are equally 
Some reach a limited 
height only. You will find these offered on the following pages: 
Ampelopsis, page 11; Balloon Vine, page 17; Balsam Apple, page 43; 
Balsam Pear, page 43; Canary Bird Vine, page 20; Cardinal Climber, 
page 21; Clematis, page 24; Cobaea, page 24; Convolvulus, page 24; Cypress 
Vine, page 26; Dolichos, page 30; Echinocystis, page 30; Gourds, page 32; 
Ipomoea, pages 21, 24, 26, 29; Lathyrus, pages 39, 59,60; Momordica, page 43; 
Moonflower, page 39; Morning Glory, pages 24, 39; Nasturtium, page 44; 
Scarlet Runner Bean, page 56; Smilax, page 57; Sweet Peas, pages 59, 60; 
Thunbergia, page 61; Wild Cucumber Vine, page 30. : 
Coleus, Dreer’s Hybrid 
Coleus—Flame Nettle @® 
2040 Dreer’s Hybrids. Our strain of 
hybrid varieties produces the finest 
colors. Most attractive and novel 
foliage plants for house or garden 
culture. Start the seed indoors in 
March or April. Plant out in late 
May. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
Ornatus. A very large-leaved 
variety with strikingly handsome, 
variegated foliage. A splendid plant 
of the greatest value for all decora- 
tive purposes. Pkt. 25c; special 
pkt. 75c. 
2041 
Convolvulus major ® 
Climbing Morning Glories 
Deservedly very popular as they are one 
of the most free-flowering and rapid-grow- 
ing plants in cultivation, thriving in almost 
any situation; the beauty and delicacy of 
their brilliant flowers are unsurpassed. 
Soaking the seeds in warm water for an 
hour or two hastens germination; 15 feet. 
2060 Major, Mixed. Our mixture in- 
cludes many beautiful and rich 
colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 3 1b. 60c. 
2061 Double Flowering Mixed. About 
80 per cent. of the seedlings will pro- 
duce double flowers. Many fine 
colors. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
Imperial Japanese or Emperor Morning 
Glories are offered on page 39. 
Convolvulus minor © 
Dwarf Morning Glories 
2052 Tricolor, Mixed. Though they are 
called Dwarf Morning Glories, they 
remain open all day long in fine 
weather. Richly colored, handsome 
dwarf plants, which are not so well 
known as they should be. They 
make a fine border or can be grown 
in masses in beds, producing an un- 
usually brilliant effect. Includes a 
very large range of colors from pure 
white to deep purple. 12 inches 
high. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
The Iris (John C. Wister). 
Presents in a clear, convincing manner 
the principal requirements of this flower. $1.25 per copy, postpaid 
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