Dreer's Reliable FLOWER SEEDS 



Schizanthus— Bu^rer^y or Fringe Flower ® 



This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, es 

 pecially adapted to bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a 

 heavier growth. The seeds germinate quickly and come into 

 bloom in a few weeks from sowing. The florescence is such as to 

 completely obscure the foliage, making the plant a veritable pyra- 

 mid of the most delicate and charming blooms. The Schizanthus 

 make admirable pot plants for the house in late winter and early 

 spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. 



Schizanthus — Butterfly or Fringe Flower 



3967 Dwarf Large-Flowered Mixed {Dr. Badger's Hybrids). 

 Forms compact pyramidal plants a foot high, literally covered 

 with large, beautiful orchid-like flowers in a bewildering range of 

 color. Pkt. 15c; j oz. 50c. 



3968 Giant Flowering Hybrids. An extra-select strain, 

 speciaUy useful as a pot plant for the house or conservatory. 

 Magnificent blooms the size of a silver dollar in a perfect blend 

 of colors. Remarkably free flowering and presents a beautiful 

 appearance with its myriads of bloom. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



3970 Mixed (Wiselonensis). A splendid mixture which forms 

 pretty plants about 18 inches high. They have attractive, light 

 green, feathery foliage and are covered with blooms throughout 

 the entire summer. Also fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c; 

 oz. 75c. 



Shasta I>aisy— White Marguerites m 

 Chrysanthemum leucanthemum 



1948 Alaska. A very choice Shasta Daisy valued for its early 

 blooms. Has magnificent daisy-like flowers seldom less than 5 

 inches across. They are pure white with yellow eye and are 

 carried on long stems. 3 feet. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 



1946 King Edward VII {Moonpenny Daisy). Large single 

 flowers of purest white produced on well-rounded plants 2| feet 

 high. Very graceful and of perfect form giving a splendid dis- 

 play. Also fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



1950 Shasta Daisy Mixed. This is a general mixture saved 

 from an extra choice assortment of hybrids. It contains only 

 free flowering varieties and will provide blooms over a long 

 season. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 30c. 



For other Chrysanthemums, see page 23 



Sidalcea— Prairie Mallow H 



3979 Rosy Gem. A graceful hardy perennial with flowers not 

 unlike miniature Hollyhocks. They are a lovely soft rose color 

 and are borne profusely during July and August. Grows 3 feet 

 high. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 



3980 Stark's Hybrids. A splendid strain represented by many 

 different shades. Grows 3 feet high and blooms during July and 

 August. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 



Silene— Cafcft^y H] A 



3983 Schafta {Moss Campion, Autumn Calchfly). A splendid 

 perennial for the rock garden with bright pink blooms from June 

 to September. Grows 4 inches high and requires full sun. 

 Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 



Smilax — Myrsiphyllum asparagoides [tp] § 



3981 In many respects Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly 

 one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the greenhouse 

 or conservatory; for bouquets and floral decorations it is indis- 

 pensable. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c; \ oz. 40c. 



Soienxxxm.— Jerusalem Cherry [tp| 



3987 Cleveland Red. A greatly improved form of this very 

 useful pot plant for winter decoration. It is of dwarf, branching 

 habit. Small oval-shaped leaves. Bears in the greatest profu- 

 sion globular bright scarlet berries. Very ornamental; 1 foot. 

 Pkt. 15c; \ oz. 40c. 



Statice — Annual Varieties ® 



The annual Statice is extensively used in 

 combination with other everlastings in the 

 making of winter bouquets, but it is equally 

 as beautiful as a garden flower. 



The seed of Statice is sup- 

 plied in the dry flower heads 

 and in order to secure satis- 

 factory germination these 

 heads should be somewhat 

 pulled apart before sowing in 

 pans filled with sandy soil. 

 By far the best method is to 

 sow in a layer of sharp sand 

 placed on top of the soil. 

 Keep uniformly but moder- 

 ately moist and transplant 

 into the garden when the 

 weather gets warm. They 

 also may be sown outdoors 

 in mid-May. 



Statice sinuata 



3996 Sinuata rosea superba. A lovely bright rose. 



3997 — Lavender. A clear and lovely color. 



3998 — True Blue. A shade of great appeal. 



3999 — alba. Has lovely white blooms. 



3995 Bonduelli. The blooms are rich lemon yellow. 



Any of the above: Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c. 

 3994 Suworowi {Russian Cat-Tail Statice). Elegant long tail-like 



spikes closely set with beautiful, small, rose-colored blooms. 



Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 30c 

 3993 Collection. One packet each of the above 6 sorts. 40c. 

 3992 Puberula. A A new variety growing only 8 inches high with 



dark violet flower spikes and creamy white corolla. Splendid for 



bedding or the rock garden. Also valuable as a pot plant. Easy 



to grow. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



Perennial Statice — Sea Lavender 1p] A 



Splendid hardy perennials either for the border or rockery, 

 producing all summer long panicles of minute flowers which 

 can be dried and used for winter bouquets. 



3988 Latifolia. Small, purplish blue flowers borne most pro- 

 fusely. 3 feet high. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 



3991 Dumosa. Dense clusters of closely set, pure silver gray 

 blooms. Splendid for the rock garden and for cutting. 2\ feet. 

 Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



3990 Incana, Mixed. This contains many sorts of the hardy 

 Statice varieties. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 30c. 



Stevia— Pigueria gp] 



4001 Serrata. A free blooming Central American plant bearing 

 a multitude of fragrant, pure white flowers. It blooms freely 

 during the summer or winter and is used extensively for cutting. 

 Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



®= Annual; (g) = Biennial ; |HHP| = Half -Hardy Perennial; |hp1= Hardy Perennial; [fp]= Tender Perennial 58 



