HENRY A. DREER, 
Campanula or Bellflower © 
Indispensable hardy garden flowers of much variety of form, 
some being of tall and imposing habit, whereas others are dwarf 
compact little plants, suitable for edging, rockwork, etc. They 
like a good rich soil and last much longer in bloom if planted in a 
half ‘shady place. 
Carpatica (Carpathian Harebell). A A pretty species growing in 
compact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high. Clear blue flowers 
held erect on wiry stems. It begins blooming in June, continuing 
until October. As an edging for a hardy border or for the 
rockery it is unsurpassed. 
— alba. A A pure white form of the above. 
Garganica. A Forms a low, spreading tuft, covered in June 
with starry, light blue flowers, each with a white eye. A gem 
for the rockery. 
Glomerata (Clustered Bellflower). Dense clusters of funnel- 
shaped violet-blue flowers, borne profusely from June to August; 
18 inches. 
Lactiflora. An attractive flower of milky white, tinged blue. 
Blooms during July and August; 3 feet. 
Latifolia macrantha. @ Large purplish blue flowers; May and 
June. A handsome variety with very large, drooping bells; 3 feet. 
Medium (Canterbury Bells). 
fashioned favorite in blue, white, and pink. June. 
— calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). 
have in blue, white, and pink. June. 2 to 4 feet. 
We can supply this popular old- 
2 to 4 feet. 
This we 
Muralis. Blooms 
continuously from 
June to November. 
Dense tufts of dark 
green foliage and 
purple-blue bell- 
shaped flowers. 6 
inches. 
Persicifolia (Peach 
Bells). Blue flowers 
during June and July. 
Very showy; 2 feet. 
— alba. A pure white 
form. 
Campanula muralis 
Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). The most conspicuous of all, 
forming a perfect pyramid, 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large, 
salver-like, porcelain blue flowers in August. 
Rotundifolia (Blue Bells of Scotland). A The true Harebell. 
Clear blue flowers from June to August. A fine rock plant. 
10 inches. 
Any of the above: 30c each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Hardy Border Carnation 
Choicest Mixed. These are seedlings produced from seed sup- 
plied by a specialist in this popular flower. They are fine, strong 
plants. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Caryopteris 
mastacanthus superbus 
See color illustration page 117. 
This handsome, free flowering plant makes a woody growth 
about 2 to 3 feet in height. It branches freely near the ground and 
makes a well rounded plant composed of elegant long branches 
which are coyered with large whorls of attractive clear colored 
flowers arranged in tiers. Blooms during September and early 
October. Besides its value as a plant in the perennial border it 
also is splendid for cutting and because blooming late in the season 
it always is particularly welcome. We have three splendid colors 
as follows. 
— Blue — Pink — White 
Any color; 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Set of the three, one of each color for $1.00. 
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Centaurea—Hardy Cornflower 
A lovely perennial of easy culture delighting in an open sunny 
position. Bears a large quantity of showy blooms. Valuable for 
either garden display or for cutting. 
Dealbata. A Bright rose-colored flowers borne profusely from 
July until September. 18 inches high. 
Macrocephala. Large, thistle-like, golden yellow flowers. 
Useful for cutting and showy in the border. July and August. 
3} feet. 
Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Grows 2 feet high and bears 
large violet-blue flowers from June to September. 
— alba. A pure white form of the Montana species. 
Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
The Set of 4 Centaureas, 85c. 
Cerastium—Snow in Summer A 
Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing plant with silvery 
foliage and white flowers in June. Suitable for the rockery or 
for carpeting dry, sunny spots. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 
Chelone—Turtle Head 
Lyoni. Stately handsome perennial growing about 2 feet high, 
bearing during the summer and fall numerous spikes of large 
flower heads of showy purplish red blooms. Requires an acid 
soil. 30c each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
New Korean Hybrid 
Chrysanthemums A 
These extra hardy, single flowering Chrysanthemums are 
one of the most outstanding new creations. During the late 
fall the bushes are simply covered with graceful, large, single 
blooms of rare charm. 
Apollo. The most profuse bloomer of them all. A sparkling 
combination of bronze, red, and gold, suffused with glowing 
salmon. The flowers are 2 inches across. Blooms about 
October 12, and grows 2} feet high. 
Ceres. Old gold blended with chamois yellow and dusted 
with coppery bronze. A handsome plant which blooms about 
October 10. Height 2 to 2} feet. 
Daphne. A lovely large flower almost matching the color 
of Daphne cneorum—a splendid pink with a sheen of lilac- 
rose. Flowers 3} inches across. Blooms about October 12. 
Height 2 to 2} feet. 
Diana. A charming color blend of Chatenay Rose pink 
mingled with lilac-rose and soft salmon. Has triple rays 
of petals. Blooms about October 12, and grows 2 feet high. 
Mars. Deep amaranth red changing to wine red overlaid 
with a velvety sheen. The latest to flower, about October 15: 
Height 2 to 24 feet. 
Mercury (Plant Patent No. 58). Bronze-red on opening 
changing to coppery bronze when maturing. Nicely formed, 
showy blooms about 3 inches across. Begins blooming 
about October 5. A splendid well-lasting cut flower. 2 feet. 
Any of the above: 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 
Set of the 6 varieties, $2.75. 
A =Suited to Rock Garden; © =Suited to Semi-Shade; @ =Suited to Shade 
