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DREER’S RELIABLE SEEDS 


PRIMULA VULGARIS. PRIMULA JAPONICA. 
HARDY PRIMROSES. 
, These are among the best of the early spring bloom- | 
ing plants. With a slight protection they will stand the 
winter, but do better if protected by a cold frame. 

PER PKT. 
6432 Primula Japonica. Bright and showy flowers, 
borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long; mixed 
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Primula Cortusoides Amena Grandiflora. 
A charming variety bearing dark crimson flowers 
withi distinct whiteleyecctenssssercscsssteoeneecoc en tee 25 
Primula Veris (English Cowslip). Flowers of 
different colors, yellow, brown, and yellow edged, 
6433 
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RICINUS— Continued. 
PER PKT. 
6475 Tricolor. Green and brown-spotted red fruit, 
red stalks; 6 feet..............eseceee 00 
6480; Maxed sePeroz:) 2h) cis!......scsnseseeereeeee 
ROMNEYA. 
(Tree Poppy.) 
A hardy perennial from California bearing very large 
double flowers shaped like a Peony. 
6467 Coultert. Pure white:.....:.:..s..<r-.0ssc--waee 
RUDBECKIiA. 
(Cone Flower.) 
Very showy hardy annuals bearing large flowers, 
and continuing in bloom a long time. 
6482 Newmani. Bright yellow petals surrounding a 
large black cone; a showy flower... ........12-+2eee0---- 10 
SABBATTIA. 
A charming plant for border or greenhouse. It bears 
very attractive flowers which remain perfect for several 
days when cut and emit a delicate fragrance. 
6483 Campestris. Bright rose pink. Annual......... 20 

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etc. ; very fragrant ; inches? -20...25..2. ).s<c-ccs tones 10 
Primula Vulgaris. Thecommon hardy English 
variety ; flowers fragrant and of a light canary- 
yellow color 
6431 
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Castor O1t BEAN. 
SABBATIA. 
RICINUS. 
(Castor Oil Bean.) 
Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque 
foliage, with brilliant-colored fruit, producing a sub- 
tropical effect; fine for lawns, massing, or centre plants 
for beds; half-hardy annuals. 
6471 Borboniensis Arboreus. Very large and 

LarGE FLOWERED SALPIGLOSSIS. 
SALPIGLOSSIS. 
Free blooming plants, with curiously pencilled and 
marbled funnel-shaped flowers; suitable for the green- 
house or flower border; of easy culture, requiring a light, 
rich soil; half-hardy annual; 14 feet. 
6485 Large Flowered. All colors, mixed............... 
6490 Small <s All colors, mixed............... 5 
SALVIA. 
(Flowering Sage.) 
A favorite greenhouse and bedding plant,-bearing 
long spikes of flowers in great profusion from July to 
October; half-hardy perennials, blooming the first year 
from seed; 3 feet, 
6493 Splendens (Scarlet Sage). 
let. Per oz. $2.00 
Beautiful, bright scar- 

beautiful foliage ; 15 feet............002cecsscece sesees senses 5 | 
6472 Gibsoni, or Duchess of Edinburgh. Dwarf 
branching habit, deep red foliage; 5 feet.............. 5 
6476 Queen of Cambodia. The mainstem and leaf 
stalks are shining ebony, leaves large, regularly 
divided and richly colored. The foliage assumes 
different shades as the plant increases in size, so 
that very striking effect may be obtained when 
planted in groups 
6474 Philippiensis. A new variety from the Philip- 
pines, with beautiful gigantic foliage ; 10 feet........ 5 
6473 Sanguineus. Blood-red stalks and clusters of _ 
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6495 Farinacea. Spikes from 9 to 18 inches long, 
light blue flowers and beautiful dark blue woolly- 
haired bracts........-.-... Jed beaeeenoebso tr aaonasosO se 2009. 20 
6494 Patens. Superb deep blue........ cccessseee terre eee 20 
6496 Argentea. Beautifully ornamental silvery foliage 
plant, with spikes of white flowers 
6497 Carduacea. A novelty from California, having 
no resemblance to any other Salvia. White, wool- 
ly, thistle-like leaves; large, light blue, fimbri- 
ated flowers, with wide vermilion anthers, borne in 
whorls, 4 to 6 on each stem. Thrives best in a 
sunny, dry situation; if sown early it blooms in 
May 

