DREER'S SELECT 



Hardy Perennial Plants 



All plants are forwarded on receipt of orders unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, 

 purchaser paying charges. We can forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way add 10 

 per cent, to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi 

 River. 



ACAXTHUS (Bear's Bre.ech) 



Mollis Latifolius. A handsome decorative plant of stately effect, 

 with deeply-toothed, heart-shaped leaves, 2 feet long by 1 foot 

 vpide, either for planting as single specimens on the lawn or in the 

 border, or for grouping with other plants for sub-tropical effect, 

 producing 3 feet high spikes of curious rose-colored flowers during 

 August and September. The ornamentation of the Corinthian 

 columns is said to have been suggested by the leaf of this plant. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



ACONITUm (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 



Aconites form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting un- 

 der trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. 



Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very large, 

 pale blue flowers in September and October. 



Sparks' Variety. The dark- 

 est blue of all ; 30 inches 

 high; flowers in June. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $25.00 per 100. 



ACHII.I.EA 



(Milfoil or Yarrow) 

 Eupatorium {Fern-leaved 

 Yarrow). Neat, finely cut 

 foliage and brilliant yellow 

 beads of flowers, lasting in 

 full beauty all summer; 4 to 

 5 feet. 



Achillea Ptarmica "The Pearl" 



ACONITUM 



Millefolium 

 Roseum (Rosy 



Milfoil). Finely cut deep green foliage, flowers pink in dense lieads; 18 inches 

 high, and flowers all summer. 

 Ptarmica Fl. PI. "The Pearl." Pure white flowers borne in the greatest 



profusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high; as a summer 



cut flower it is of great value. (See cut.) 



— Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the 

 flowers, while not quite so large, are of more perfect form, with fuller centres, 

 which makes it appear purer in color. 



Tomentosa (Woolley Tarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow 

 flowers in a multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 

 Price. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 One each of the 5 varieties for $1.25. 



AGROSTEMMA (Rose Campion) 



Stout, erect-growing plants with silvery foliage, which contrasts well with the 

 showy flowers; which are produced during June and July. 

 Coronaria {Mullein Pink). Bright rosy-crimson; 2^ to 3 feet. 



— Alba. A pure white variety. 



Flos Jovis {Flower of Jove). Deep pink flowers on 12-inch high stems. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 



AJUGA (Bugle) 

 A useful plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground, particularly in 

 shady positions, as under trees where grass will not grow. 

 Qenevensis. Grows 6 to 8 inches high; dense spikes of blue flowers; May 



and June. 

 Reptans rubra. Grows 3 to 4 inches high, with deep purplish l)lue flowers; 

 May and June. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



If unable to find what you want refer to the Index, page 2 



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