LKEEE'S MID-SUMMEE CATALOGUE. 



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Per 

 ROSMARINUS Officinalis (Rosemary) The old favorite aromatic herb. 



Per J^ oz., i5cts 



RUDBECKIA, Pulgida (Cune-flower) . An effective hardy perennial sort, 



producing in masses brilliant orange-yellow flowers 



Newinani. One of the finest of autumn-flowering perennials. Bright orange- 

 yellow petals, surrounding a large black cone 



Purpurea {Giant Purple Cone-flowet) . Showy, reddish-purple flowers, 

 about 4 niches across ; a remarkably large cone-shaped centre of brown . . 

 SALVIA Azurea Grandiflora. A fine hardy perennial with spikes of sky- 

 blue Howers in August and September, 3 feet 



SAPONARIA, Caucasica FI. PI. {Bonncing Bet). A hardy perennial of 



easiest cuUuie, producmg double blush-white, fragrant flowers 



SCABIOSA, Caucasica. One of the handsomest of hardy perennials, especially 

 valuable for cutting, the bloom lasting a long time in water; lilac-blue ; 3 ft. 



Japonica A new hardy sort from Japan, lavender-blue 



SMILAX (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides). In 

 many respects the most useful, and certainly 

 one of the most graceful climbers which 

 adorn the greenhouse or conservatory ; for 

 bouquets and floral decoration it is indis- 

 pensable. Per % oz., 25 cts. . . - 



STATICE (Sea Lavender). Splendid hardy 

 perennials, either for the border or rockery, 

 Producing all summer panicles of minute 

 flowers, which can be dried and used for 



winter bouquets. Mixed varieties 



STOKESIA, Cyanea (Cornflower Aster). This 

 beautiful hardy perennial grows about 24 

 inches high, bearing handsome lavender- 

 blue corn-flower-like blossoms from July till 



frost. Per J^ oz.,,3octs 



Cyanea alba. A newj)ure white variety . . 

 SWEET ROCKET (Hesperis). Old-fashioned 

 hardy garden plant, also known as Dame's 

 Rocket and Dame's Violet ; grows 2 to 3 feet 

 high, and bears showy white, lilac and pur- 

 ple fragrant flowers. Mixed colors. Per 



oz., 25 cts 



SWEET WILLIAM (London Tufts). Well- 

 known free-flowering hardy perennials, pro- 

 ducing a splendid effect in beds and borders 

 with their rich and varied flowers. We ofTer 

 the best and most distinct single-flowering 

 sorts, viz: 



Wliite 



Crimson 



Scarlet 



Pkt. 



DOUBLE AND SINGLE S^WEET 'WILLIAM 



Per Pkt 

 POLYANTHUS (Primula Elation Showy hardy, early spring, 

 free-flowering plants, fine for either pot or outdoor culture. 



English. All colors mixed. Per J^^ oz., socts . ...... ; 



Gold Laced. 'Very showy and attractive i; 



POL'VQONUM Compactum (Knotweed). A fine hardy peren- 

 nial, 15 inches high, covered during the autumn with foamy 



white flowers 



PRIMULA SINENSIS (Chinese Fringed primrose) 



Alba Magnifica. The finest pure white 



Covent Garden Red. Large rosy-red 



Rosy Morn. Beautiful delicate pink 



Kolborn Blue. Unique shade 



Double Flowering. Finest varieties, mixed 



Fern-leaved, Finest Mixed 



Stellata. A very pretty form with large heads of star shaped 

 flowers of various colors ; splendid for decorative purposes. 



Dreer's Choicest Mixed. This mixture contains nothing 



but the finest sorts, and cannot fail to give entire satisfaction. 



VARIOUS PRIMULAS. The following varieties are of the 



easiest culture in greenhouse or light window of dwelling 



house, flowering abundantly and continuously with little care. 



Obconica Grandiflora. Pure white, shadingto lilac . . . . 



— Fimbriata. A fringed variety of the above 



— Fimbriata Carmine. Rich carmine 



— Compacta. A fine dwarf, compact-growing form 



— Gigantea. The largest and finest of this section, various 

 colors 



Forbesi (Baby Primrose). Beautiful rosy lilac flowers. . . . 



Floribunda (Buttercup Primrose). Of the same general 

 character as Obconica, differing only in color, which is a 



lovely shade of yellow 



HARDY PRIMROSES. These are among the earliest spring- 

 blooming plants. With a slight protection they will stand 

 the winter, but do better if protected by a cold frame. 



Auricula. Choicest mixed 



Cortusoides Amoena (Siebotdi). Charming variety. Mixed 

 colors 



Japonica (Japanese Primrose). Bright and showy flowers, 

 borne in whorls on stems ' to 9 inches long. Mixed colors . 



Vulgeris (English Primrose), p^lowers fragrant, canary- 

 yellow 



PYRETHRUM. Hybridum. Large, daisy-like flowers, rang- 

 ing in color from light pink to deep red, with bright yellow 

 centres. Per l^ oz., 25 cts 



— Grandiflorum. This new large-fiowering form produces 

 blooms frequently measuring over 4 inches in diameter in all 

 the variations of color between light rose and deep carmine. 

 Per ^ oz., 40 cts 



Hybridum FI. PI. Large flowering double; seed saved 

 from a celebrated collection-; mixed colors; i}4 feet. . . . 



Uliginosum (Giant Daisy). A fine hardy perennial, grows 

 3to4feet high, and from July to September is literally hid- 

 den beneath the multitude of large white flowers. Per Jf 

 oz., 50 cts 



15 



25 



25 



25 



25 



15 



25 



Velvety Black Maroon 



Red. with white eye 



Violet, with white eye 



A packet of each of the above six colors ... . . ... 



Newport Pink. A distinct new shade being a bright salmony- 

 rose or watermelon-piiik, very effective. 5 pkts., $i.co . . . 



Single Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 30 cts 



Holborn Glory. Of extra large size and fine coloring. 2 

 pkts., 25 cts ... 



Double Mixed. Per % oz., 25 cts 



Giant Double. Producing immense umbels of full, double- 

 flowers ; colors exceedingly varied 



Double Rose. A new and desirab'e color in the double-flow- 

 ering type ... 



TRITOMA, Hybrida (Red-hot Poker, Flatne Flower or Torch 

 Lily). Saved from our own collection, which is undoubt- 

 edly the finest in this country 



TUNICA, Saxifraga.A neat, tufted hardy perennial plant, 

 growing but a few inches high and bearing throughout the 

 entire season numerous elegant pink flowers. Will thrive 

 anywhere, but is especially adapted for the rockery or 



margin of the hardy border 



VALERIANA (Garden Heliotrope). Showy, hardy border 

 plants, producing large corymbs of red and white flowers. . 

 ■VERONICA, Spicata (Speedwell). An elegant hardy perennial 

 border ])lant, growing about iS inches high, bearing all sum- 

 mer, long spikes of bright blue flowers 



VIOLAS, or TUFTED PANSIES. While the pansy proper is 

 essentially a spring flower, the Violas here offered flower 

 throughout the entire season. 



Admirabilis. A sensational novelty, havin.g all the rich and 

 varied blotchings of the finest Pansies. 3 pkts. for 50 cts . . 



Papilio. (Butterfly Violet). An exceedingly lovely violet- 

 lilac 



Lutea splendens. Rich golden yellow 



Blue Perfection. Deep blue 



White Perfection. A fine white 



Mixed. A splendid mixture of the best varieties. Per 54^ oz., 

 50 cts 



WALLFLOWER. Well-known deliciously fragrant, peren- 

 nials ; blooming early in the spring, with spikes of beautiful 

 flowers. They should be planted in a sheltered position or 

 protected in a cold frame in the winter, and planted out in 

 April. 



Goliath. A splendid single variety, flowers of a rich shining 

 red, with a black velvety sheen 



Single Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 40 cts 



Double Finest Mixed. ... 



Paris Extra Early. A beautiful single variety, which may 

 be treated as an annual 



Collection of Double Wallflowers ; 6 colors 



Collection of Single Wallflowers ; 6 colors 



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