DREER’S PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS FOR SUMMER AND AUTUMN SOWING 7 
Dianthus—Z#erdy Garden Pinks 
This hardy perennial enjoys the greatest popularity as the 
plants lend themselves exceptionally well to a number of purposes. 
They will give a showy bed or border, and are most attractive in 
the rock garden. Also very fine for cutting. 
2332 Allwoodii alpinus.A Showy single and semi-double 
fragrant flowers representing all the colors found in Dianthus. 
The plants grow 4 to 6 inches high and bloom profusely. 
Fine for rock gardens. Protect with evergreen boughs in 
winter. Pkt. 35c; 100 seeds $1.00. 
2333 Graniticus.A Another fine rock garden Dianthus of low 
growth forming a dense carpet covered in May and June 
with bright crimson blooms. The plants grow about 4 
inches high. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 60c. 
2334 Deltoides, Brilliant (Maiden Pink). A charming 
creeping variety with brilliant carmine flowers in June 
and July. Fine for the rock garden. Pkt. 15c; special 
pkt. 60c. 
2338 Deltoides alba.A A white-flowering form of the above 
and as beautiful. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 
2335 Caesius (Cheddar Pink).AQ Attractive dense tufts only a 
few inches high, studded throughout May and June with 
rose-pink sweet-scented blooms. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 
2336 Plumarius semperfiorens (Everblooming Hardy Garden 
Pinks)... Very beautiful semi-double, double, and single 
flowers in a great diversity of colors. Delightfully sweet 
scented. Pkt. 20c; } oz. 60c. 
2341 Plumarius, Highland Rose Hybrids.A Lovely single 
flowers having a rich fragrance. The blooms are bright rose 
with a zone of deeper rosy red. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
2340 Plumarius (Grass Pinks, 
Scotch Pinks, or Pheasant- 
eye Pinks)... A beautiful 
single hardy Pink with 
fringed edged flowers of 
varied showy colors. The 
blooms have an appealing 
spicy fragrance. Pkt. 10c; 
4 oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
2337 Plumarius fi. pl. 
(Double Hardy Garden 
Pinks). Double and 
semi-double blooms’ in 
many beautiful colors. Ex- 
quisitely sweet scented. 
Always greatly admired 
because of its free bloom- 
ing character. Pkt. 15c; 
4 oz. 50c. 
Dianthus plumarius 
2342 Latifolius atrococcineus fl. pl. (Everblooming Hybrid 
Sweet William). A cross between an annual pink and 
Sweet William combining the free and continuous blooming 
qualities of the former with the hardiness of the latter. 
Showy velvety crimson-scarlet blooms from July until 
October. Splendid for beds and borders. Grows 12 inches 
high. Pkt. 15c; 4 oz. 50c. 
2343 Latifolius, Double Mixed (Double Cluster Pink). This 
mixture contains various shades of purple, violet, rose, and 
velvety crimson-scarlet. Makes a fine display. Pkt. 10c; 
% 0z. 40c. 
2346 Rock Garden Species, Mixed.A A special mixture of 
25 rare varieties of hardy Dianthus suitable for the rock 
garden. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
Sweet Wivelsfield—Hybrid Dianthus A 
2331 This hardy Dianthus resembles a large-flowering Sweet Wil- 
liam but it has a greater variety of colors. The plants grow 
12 inches tall and bloom continuously from June to October. 
Requires good winter protection. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c; 
+ oz. 75¢. 
Rock Gardens (Rockwell). 
Dictamnus—Gas Plant 
2348 Fraxinella alba. Fragrant foliage and curiously shaped 
Spider-Plant-like fragrant blooms in June and July. 3 feet. 
Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 
2349 Caucasicus rubra.© Similar but has rose-pink flowers 
with deeper veins. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 
Digitalis—Foxslove ® 
Splendid plants which make a most aristocratic appeal during 
June and July when the stately flower spikes dominate the garden 
display. The plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall. Usually grown as a 
biennial. Suited for growing in full sun, the semi-shade, and also 
in densely shaded spots. 
Digitalis, Giant Shirley 
2361 Giant Shirley Mixed. The finest of all Foxgloves 
growing 5 to 7 feet high and carrying blooming spikes 
4 feet long closely set with extra-large flowers. Includes 
a wide range of beautiful colors, also spotted and blotched 
ones. Pkt. 15c; $ oz. 50c; oz. $1.50. 
Gloxiniaeflora. This is a fine strain of the popular Foxglove 
D. purpurea, with handsome spotted Gloxinia-like flowers on 
long spikes. Makes a splendid showing. 
2356 — Purple 2357 — Rose 2358 — White 
Any color: Pkt. 10c; } oz. 40c. 
2360 — Mixed. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. 
2366 Grandiflora (Ambigua). Elegant graceful spikes closely 
set with lovely light yellow blooms. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 40c. 
2368 Lutzii Hybrids. Magnificent plants, 4 feet tall, with 
lovely salmon flowers. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 
2370 Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove). A splendid strain bearing 
a profusion of long showy flower spikes set with large blooms. 
Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 40c. 
Echinops—Globe Thistle 
2404 Ritro. Silvery thistle-like foliage crowned with round neads 
of fine steel blue flowers. Blooms in July. Grows 3 to 5 feet 
tall. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 
Eryngium — Sea Holly A 
2408 Amethystinum. Beautiful thistle-like heads of amethyst 
blue flowers and holly-like foliage. Fine for winter bouquets. 
Bloomsin July and August. 2} ft. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 
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