Dreer's Reliable FLOWER SEEDS 



Centaixrea— Cornflower ®&^ 



This is a very interesting class of plants represented by both 

 annuals and perennials. Among the annuals we have such 

 popular kinds as the Royal Sweet Sultan, the double Cornflower, 

 and the white-leaved varieties, widely called Dusty Millers. 

 The perennial varieties go under the popular name of perennial 

 Cornflowers All of them are great favorites throughout the 

 country because they are easy to grow in almost any kind of soil 

 1874 Americana {Basket Flower). ® A splendid hardy annua!, 



growing 3 feet high and bearing immense thistle-like blooms 



of a rosy lavender color. The blooms measure 5 inches across. 



Very showy in the mixed border and splendid for cutting. 



Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 

 1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sullan, Grecian Cornflower). ® 



A very showy annual variety with large, bright yellow, sweetly 



scented flowers. A popular sort for cutting; lasting well; 2 feet. 



Pkt 10c: J oz. 25c. 



Centaurea imperialis — Showy large blooms 

 throughout the summer and fall 



Centaurea imperialis ® 



Royal Sweet Sultans 



This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet 

 Sultans for cut-flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, 

 graceful flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut 

 will stand for several days in good condition. In this latitude it 

 is best to sow very early in the spring so that they may perfect 

 their flowers before very hot weather comes; 2\ feet. We offer 

 the following distinct colors: 



1891 Brilliant Rose 



1892 Amaranth Red 



1893 Deep Lavender ( ^"y/ these: 



1894 Deep Purple ( specM^pLtk 



1895 Delicate Lilac 



1896 Pure White 



1899 Royal Sweet Sultan Collection. One packet 

 each of the above six fme colors, value 60c, for 40c. 



1900 Finest Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 



1129 Dreer's Dozen Best Annuals 



We have assembled in this collection 12 of the most 

 colorful flowers that will give a glorious display from early 

 summer to late in the fall. The collection contains one packet 

 each of the 12 varieties: Centaurea imperialis; Candytuft, 

 Giant Empress; Clarkia elegans Double Mixed; Dianthus, 

 Heddewigi Double Mixed; Gilia capitata; Hunnemannia 

 fumariaefolia; Larkspur, Newport Pink; Petunia, Rosy 

 Mom; Phlox Drummondi grandiflora. Mixed; Salpiglossis 

 Mixed^ Verbena, Mammoth Mixed; Zinnia, <1» ■* f\f\ 



Giant Double Mixed. 12 packets for. 



Dreer's Beautiful Double Cornflowers 



Dreer's Double Cornflowers ® 



Centaurea cyanus 



These are also known as Bachelor's Buttons, Blue Bottle, 

 Ragged Sailor, Bluet, and sometimes as Ragged Robin, but it is 

 always best to order by the botanical name. They are well 

 known to every flower lover and always included in old-fashioned 

 gardens. 



1881 Double Blue \ 



1882 Double Rose-Pink Improved J Any of these: 



1883 Double White ( Pkt. 10c; 



1884 Double Maroon / J oz. 25c; 



1885 Double Mauve \ oz. 75c. 



1886 Double Ruby Red / 



Cornflower Collections 

 1889 One pkt. each of the 6 colors value 60c, for 40c. 

 1888 J oz. each of the 6 colors, value $1.50, for $1.00. 

 1890 Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 20c; oz. 50c. 



White- Leaved Centaureas— Du*/y Miller 



Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets, and pots; also exten- 

 sively used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved 

 Cannas or Scarlet Sage these are particularly effective. Sow the 

 seed early indoors, and transplant in May. The white-leaved 

 Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers.. See page 23. 



1871 Candidissima. ® Silvery white leaves with elegantly cut 

 margin. Very showy. Pkt. 10c; special pkt, 50c. 



1872 Gymnocarpa. ® Finely cut silvery foliage; 1| feet high. 

 This is a great favorite. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



Hardy Centaureas ip] 



1902 Dealbata (Persian Centaurea). Bright rose-colored flowers; 

 July to September; IJ to 2 feet. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



1903 Macrocephala (Globe Centaurea). Large thistle-like golden 

 yellow flowers; useful for cutting and showy in the border; 

 July and August 3j feet. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 



1904 Montana (Perennial Cornflower, Mountain Bluet). A showy 

 varii-ty, 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers from July 

 to September. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



A good horticultural book makes a very acceptable gift. See list on third cover page 



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