HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. 



Helenium — Helen's Flower 



Helenium— He/en'5 Flower |h|1 



These are stronggrowing perennials which are perfectly hardy. 

 The plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall and within a few years after sowing 

 develop into clumps of considerable size. They do well in almost 

 any kind of soil and are useful in the hardy border, bearing a 

 truly enormous quajitity of showy flowers during the late summer 

 and fall. 

 2711 Autumnale superbum. Golden yellow flowers arranged 



in large heads. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 50c. 



2713 Riverton Gem. The flowers open as old gold and terra 

 cotta, changing to Wallflower red; 3 feet. A beautiful variety. 

 Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 



2714 Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon yellow with a large 

 purplish black cone. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



Helianthemum mutabile 



Helianthemum— /?ocfe or Sun Rose gp] A 

 2717 Mutabile. E.xceedingly pretty, low growing, evergreen 

 plants about 12 inches high, forming broad clumps which during 

 their flowering season, June and July, are quite hidden by a mass 

 of bloom. Well adapted to the front of the border, the rockery, 

 or a dry, sunny bank. Choice mi.xed varieties. Pkt. 10c; 

 special pkt. 30c. 



Heliotrope— Cherry Pie [tpI 



This is a fine tender perennial flowering during the whole 

 season. Many gardeners, however, use it as an annual bedding 

 plant. Seed started indoors in the spring will make fine plants for 

 summer blooming. Also fine for pots. 



2733 Queen Helene. Pale blue. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 



2734 Roi des Noirs (King of I lie Blacks). Deep purple, appear- 

 ing as a rich purple-black. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 



2737 Lemoine's Giant Mixed. Very large and showy flower 

 heads in many colors. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



2736 Regal Mixed. A new variety with gorgeous flower heads. 

 Of dwarf compact growth. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



Helianthus— 5un^oiver ® & g|] 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size, and brilliancy of their 

 flowers, making a very good effect among shrubbery and {or 

 screens. The annual sorts are indispensable for cutting. Sown 

 in a sunny spot in April or May they come into bloom early in 

 summer and keep up a constant supply of flowers until cut down 

 by frost. The small-flowered varieties are e.xtra fine for cutting. 



2699 Cucumerifolius, Stella (Improved Minialnre Sunflower). 

 (a) Differs from the type by its larger and better formed flowers 

 of the purest golden yellow, with black disc. The blooms 

 measure 3 inches across. 5 ft. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c. 



2700 - New Miniature Mixed. ® The prevailing colors in 

 this splendid mixture are pale yellow, golden yellow, and creamy 

 white, some with black centers, and all very beautiful. They 

 are indispensable for cutting. 4 feet. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 25c 



2702 Red Hybrids. ® The nearest approach to a real red yet 

 introduced. The flowers vary in size and color, running through 

 several shades of tawny yellow to rich brownish red. 4 to 6 feet. 

 Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c. 



2703 Double Chrysanthemum-Flowered. ® A very fine 

 variety growing 7 feet high carrying very large and showy, 

 densely double blooms which rc-semble a huge Chrysanthemum 

 or Dahlia in their exquisite form. The flowers are made up of 

 thousands of graceful, rich golden yellow petals. Pkt. 10c; 

 \ oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 



2704 Globosus flstulosus (Globe or Dahlia Sunflower). ® 

 Large, double flowers of a rich saffron color. Fine for the 

 background. 6 feet. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 



Hardy Perennial Sunflowers 



2710 Mixed, [hp] Contain the finest single-flowering hardy 

 perennial sorts. Seed sown early will produce flowering plants 

 the first year. Splendid for the hardy border as well as for 

 cutting. They grow from 4 to 7 feet high, blooming in the fall. 

 Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 



Annual Flowers Which Like Lime Soil 



Most annual flowers prefer a neutral soil, though they do 

 equally well if it is just slightly acid. Those which require 

 lime to grow to perfection are: Araaranthus, Dianthus, Hunne 

 mannia, Momor.lica, Mignunctte, Stocks, and Wallllowi-r. 



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