= Dreer's =- 



RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. 



Our List has again been carefully revised and all inferior varieties discarded. For the convenience of our cus- 

 tomers and to facilitate the filling of orders, we use a system of numbering. In ordering it is only necessary to 

 give the number of packets wanted and the corresponding number in the Catalogue, viz. : — I Pkt. 5010, 25 ; 3 

 Pkts. 5031, 15 ; means one packet Abutilon, mixed, 25 cts. ; 3 packets Adonis /Cstivalis, 15 cts. 



We offer the following inducements to purchasers of Flower and Vegetable Seeds in packets when cash accompanies the order : 

 For remittance of $\.W select Seeds in packets to value of %\.%); 82 00, $2.40 ; $3.00, $3.75 ; $4.00,85.00; §5.00, $6.25. 



Dreer's Pictorial Collections of Annual Flower Seeds. 



These very attractive collections are composed of the best known and most popular annual flower seeds, that will produce in 

 succession a fine display of flowers during the summer months. The packets are beautifully illustrated with a chromo-lithographed 



portrait of the flower as true to nature 

 as it can be made. Cultural direc- 

 tions in English, German and French 

 accompany each packet. 



COLLECTIONS. 



1.-12 Choice Annuals, 



•50 



,2.-18 " 



•75 



1 3.-24 " 



$1.00 



1 4.-30 " 



1-25 



J 5.-6 Asters, 6 varieties, 



•50 



M 6.-12 " 12 



1. 00 



U 7.-6 Pansy, 6 " 



•50 



ABROMA. 



Pretty trailing plants, producing clusters of sweet scented, 

 Verbena-like flowers, especially fragrant towards evening, last- 

 ing in bloom a long time ; effective in beds, rock-work, or 

 hanging-baskets ; peel off the husk before sowing the seed. 

 Half-hardy annuals ; height, 12 inches. 



PER PKT. 



5003 Abroilia Areiiaria. A beautiful yellow variety.. 10 

 5006 — Umbellata. Rosy lilac, with a white eye 5 



ABUTILON. 



(Chinese Bell-Flower.) 



Greenhouse shrubs of strong growth and easy cultivation, free- 

 flowering, with various-colored, beautiful drooping bell-shaped 

 flowers. Sown any time before April, in a temperature of 60 

 degrees, they will produce fine flowering plants the first season. 

 5010 Abutilon, Fine Mixed. Of choice varieties 

 and colors ; 2 to 4 feet 25 



ACROCLINIUItt. 



Elegant border plants with beautiful pink and white flowers. 

 Half-hardy annuals; 1 foot. 



5030 Acroclinium. Fine Mixed 5 



Abronia Umbellata. 



8.-12 " 12 " I. OO 



ACANTHUS. 



A stately and beautiful ornamental plant. From the leaf of 

 " Acanthus Mollis," the capital of the Corinthian column is 

 derived. Grows freely in any rich, loamy soil. 



PER PKT. 



5015 Acantbus, Mixed. Hardy perennials ; 3 feet. . . 10 



ACACIA. 



Elegant greenhouse shrubs, having fine ornamental foliage, 

 and beautiful racemes of various shades of yellow gobular 

 flowers. Soak the seed in warm water before sowing. 

 5013 Acacia, Mixed. Fine varieties ; 6 to 10 feet 10 



ACHIMENES. 



5001 Elegant and free flowering tuberous rooted greenhouse 

 plants, combining great beauty with richness and brilliancy 

 of color. Choice varieties, mixed 50 



ACHILLEA PTARMICA PLENA. 



5019 A very free-blooming plant, of branching habit. Useful 

 for cut-flowers or for planting in cemeteries. Pure white 

 double. Hardy perennial ; 18 inches 15 



Adlumia. 



(40) 



A very material reduction has been made this year in prices of Flower Seeds. 



