Dreer’s Reliable 
FLOWER SEEDS 
Coreopsis—Perennial Calliopsis BP] 
A most useful class of hardy perennials which gives a 
wonderful mass of large golden yellow flowers during 
the month of June. 
early spring until late summer. 
Seed may be sown any time from 
Splendid for beds and 
for cutting. 
2066 Mayfield Giant. A new variety of Australian 
2071 
2072 
2073 
2130 
origin. It is considered the finest strain of this 
popular perennial yet introduced. The plants are 
taller and more vigorous than the type and the 
individual flowers are considerably larger and are 
carried on long stems. The color is a beautiful 
deep golden yellow. Pkt. 15c; } oz. 50c. 
Coreopsis lanceolata grandiflora 
Lanceolata grandiflora. An old-fashioned 
favorite with large, showy, bright yellow flowers 
produced in the greatest abundance from June 
until late in the season. Grows 30 inches high. 
Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c. 
Lanceolata grandiflora fl. pl. (Double- 
Flowering Coreopsis). This double and semi- 
double forrn is as easy to grow as the singles, the 
doubling giving an artistic effect to the flowers. 
Pkt. 15c; $ oz. 50c. 
Auriculata superba. Golden yellow petals 
with a serrated band of brownish red encircling 
the golden disc. A splendid flower for the garden 
and also very valuable for cutting. Pkt. 15c; 
special pkt. 40c. 
Cyclamen [7 
Dreer’s Giant Prize Special Mixture. 
Cyclamens are charming house plants with beau- 
tiful variegated foliage and richly colored fragrant 
blooms. They are universal favorites for winter 
and spring blooming. The seed may be started 
any time during the summer or autumn. Dreer’s 
Giant Prize Mixture contains an exceptionally 
wide assortment of beautiful colors including 
plenty of the rarer and choice shades such as 
salmon-pink and salmon. Pkt. 35c; special 
pkt. (100 seeds) $2.00. 
Cynoglossum® 
Forget-me-not 
2148 Amabile, Blue. 
2149 
2147 
Chinese 
This annual has been 
introduced from China 
only recently. It is of 
the easiest culture, 
forming strong plants 
18 to 24 inches high 
and producing 
throughout the sum- 
mer large graceful 
sprays of intense blue 
forget - me - not - like 
blooms. Delicately 
sweet scented. Pkt. 
10c; + oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
Amabile, Pink 
( New). This re- 
sembles the blue va- 
riety in habit of growth 
and general appear- 
ance, but the flowers 
are a rich deep pink, 
more striking than the 
pink Forget-me-not. 
In moderate climates 
this plant will live 
through the winter. 
Pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 50c. 
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Cynoglossum amabile 
Amabile, Fairy Blue. This new variety has lovely large, well 
rounded blooms of a beautiful bright Cambridge blue color. In gen- 
eral habit of growth and height it resembles the other varieties grow- 
ing 18 to 24 inches high and blooming profusely throughout the 
summer. Pkt. 15c; + oz. 50c. 
Cypress Vine—Ipomoea Quamoclit ® 
ys 
2160 Mixed. A most popular 
climbing vine with delicate 
Fern-like foliage and 
masses of small but very 
conspicuous star-shaped 
bright scarlet and also 
white flowers. Sow in 
May, first soaking the seed 
in warm water over night 
to hasten germination. 
Climbs about 15 feet high 
and blooms continuously 
from midsummer until 
frost. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 20c; 
oz. 50c. 
Ipomoea Quamoclit hy- 
brida, the Cardinal Climber, 
is offered on page 21. 
Cypress Vine 
Dahlias from Seed 
Though most gardeners plant Dahlia roots there is real fascination in grow- 
ing them from seed which is the way all new varieties are originated. If the 
seed is sown early, many of the plants will bloom the same year, and all of 
them the second year if the roots are stored frost-proof during the winter. 
Our seed has been selected from the finest plants. 
2177 
2182 
2196 
2197 
Coltness Hybrids (New). A new form of the dwarf single type which 
will bloom in 4 months after planting. Splendid for bedding. Includes 
many fine colors. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 60c. 
Giant Perfection. This strain produces single flowers of truly im- 
mense size, measuring 6 inches in diameter. The coloring is particularly 
varied and rich. A type of great beauty. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 
Double Cactus. Seed saved from the finest exhibition varieties repre- 
senting many rich colors, all of true Cactus form. Pkt. 25c; special 
pkt. 75c. 
Double Decorative. Seeds from a superb collection of this beautiful 
and popular type of Dahlia. You are bound to be pleased with their 
size and color range. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
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A good book on Horticulture (page 200) makes a very acceptable gift to a flower-loving friend 
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