HENRY A. DREER, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
Arenaria—Sandwort A 
Montana. A pretty, creeping plant which during June is covered 
with attractive white flowers. A good edging plant and in- 
valuable for the rock garden. 
Verna caespitosa. @ A splendid rock plant for a shady posi- 
tion, forming an evergreen mat with small white flowers in 
early May. 
Either of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Armeria—Sea Pink, Thrift A 
Attractive dwarf plants, forming evergreen tufts of bright green 
foliage. Innumerable flowers clustered together in dense heads 
carried on stiff wiry stems, from 9 to 12 inches high. They flower 
more or less continuously from early spring until late in fall. Very 
useful in the rockery as well as in the border. 
Cephalotes, Bee’s Ruby. Has stout stems with large globular 
heads of brilliant ruby-red flowers. 50c each. 
— rubra. Large heads of crimson-red flowers on stout stems. 
Laucheana. Showy heads of bright rose blooms. 
Maritima alba. A pretty, pure white. 
Except where noted: 30c each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Artemisia 
A most useful class of plants either for the border or for filling 
in among the shrubbery. 
Abrotanum (Old Man or Southernwood). Finely cut, dark green 
foliage with pleasant aromatic odor. 18 inches. 
Lactiflora (Hawthorn Scented Mugwort). A most effective plant 
of strong, free growth, 3} to 4} feet high, terminated by great 
panicles of Astilbe-like, Hawthorn-scented, creamy white 
flowers from the latter part of August to the end of September. 
Silver King (Ghost Plant). A very showy white-leaved contrast 
plant growing 3 feet high and maturing its beautiful silver white 
foliage early in summer. Long sprays may be cut to mix with 
winter bouquets. 
Stelleriana (Old Woman). 
18 inches. 
Any of the above: 
Deeply cut, silvery white foliage. 
30c each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Asclepias—Butterfly Weed A 
Tuberosa. Very showy native plants, about 2} feet high, pro- 
ducing flowers of brilliant orange-scarlet during July and 
August. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Asperula—Sweet Woodruff A ® 
Odorata. A sweetly scented herb growing from 6 to 8 inches 
high with terminal clusters of white flowers in May. A useful 
plant for a shady spot in the garden, the rockery, or for carpeting 
the ground in a shady position. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Asphodelus—Asphodel, King’s Spear 
Luteus. An effective plant for the border with sword-like 
foliage. Fragrant Lily-like yellow flowers on spikes 3 feet high. 
Blooms in July. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Summer-Flowering Hardy Asters 
Amellus elegans. A Grows from 12 to 15 inches high and pro- 
duces large showy flowers of a rich bluish violet during July and 
August. Its free-flowering habit and compact growth make it a 
most desirable subject for the front of the border. 30c each; 
$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Frikarti (Wonder of Stafa). AA We consider this the best of the 
hardy summer flowering Asters. It is attractive in its neat, 
upright,. free branching habit of growth, attaining a height of 
about 30 inches. Its large, well formed lavender-blue flowers 
are produced in great profusion from the middle of August until 
late in October. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Japanese Double White Hardy Aster 
Entirely distinct from all other hardy Asters. The plants are 
of symmetrical habit and grow about 2 feet high, bearing from July 
to September double white flowers not unlike the double white 
Feverfew. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
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Fall-Flowering Hardy Asters © 
Michaelmas Daisies or Starworts 
These are among the showiest of our late flowering, hardy plants 
giving a wealth of bloom during September and October. They 
grow freely in almost any soil. 
Barr’s Pink. This belongs to the Novae-angliae type. It is a 
strong vigorous grower, 4 to 5 feet high, with finest bright pink 
blooms. 
Liege. 2% feet. 
Very showy bright violet-purple. 
Large blooms of soft rosy pink. 
4 feet. 
Novi-belgii, Climax. One of the best and showiest with large 
pyramidal spikes of large lavender-blue flowers. 5 feet. 
Novae-angliae. 
October Dawn. Stout, branching, pyramidal plants, 2 feet 
high. Large attractive lilac-mauve flowers. 
Queen Mary. The finest of the Novi-belgii type. Graceful 
pleasing blue flowers tinted lavender; 23 inches across, arranged 
loosely in branched panicles. 3} feet high. 
Sam Banham. Large pure white. One of the earliest. 3 feet. 
Tataricus. Distinct large bluish violet. Very late. 6 feet. 
Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Novelties in Hardy Asters 
Alderman Vokes. 
with a sheen of blue. 
34 feet high. 
Blue Eyes. The best blue Aster yet produced. Has long 
pure violet-blue petals surrounding a small yellow eye. 
It is extremely attractive. September blooming; 4 feet. 
A lively shade of deep clear rose-pink 
Blooms during September and grows 
Burbank's Charming 
Burbank’s Charming. A variety of unknown origin 
found in Burbank’s garden. It is entirely distinct from any 
other Aster in habit of growth and foliage. The plants grow 
5 feet high and are completely covered with masses of 
feathery sprays of a delicate rosy white color. Graceful, 
disease resistant foliage. October to November. 
Pink Nymph. A most profuse bloomer and one that is 
sure to please. The charming flowers open a rich rosy red 
later changing to brighter pink. September; 4 feet. 
Any of the above: 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Set of four varieties, one of each, $1.75. 
Pot-Grown Hardy Perennial Plants will give a quick effect in the garden 
