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XH£ CARDINAI. CI^IMBBR 



(Ipomoea Quamoclit Hybrida) 

 2158 We named and introduced this glorious and ab- 

 solutely distinct annual climber in 1912, and it 

 is now generally considered the most beautiful 

 and brilliant annual climber ever sent out. It 

 is a strong and rapid grower, attaining a height 

 of 30 feet or more, with beautiful fern-like foli- 

 age, and literally covered with a blaze of circu- 

 lar cardinal-red flowers from mid-summer till 

 frost. The flowers, about 1 J inches in diameter, 

 are borne in clusters of 5 to 7 each, and where- 

 ever it has been grown has attracted more at- 

 tention and favorable comment than any other 

 plant in the garden. Like other Ipomoeas, it delights 

 in a warm, sunny situation and good soil. The seed may 

 be started indoors in March or April in a temperature of 

 not less than 70 degrees, and the plants set out when the 

 weather gets warm, but it is just as well to wait until the 

 weather gets warm and settled and 

 then sow out of doors. In either 

 case germination will be hastened 

 and made more certain by filing or 

 cutting a small notch in each seed. 

 They are likely to germinate poorly 

 unless this precaution is taken. If 

 sown in cold, wet ground, the seed 

 is liable to rot. 

 Packets containing about 25 seeds 

 each, 15 cts. ; 

 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



Dreer's 



Mammoth-flowering 



Verbenas 



One of our specialties. See page 62. 



The Cardinal Climber 



CHIIVESE 

 IJVOOLFLOWER 



(Celosia Childsi) 



1865 This is a unique form of 

 the feathered Cockscomb, 

 growing two to three feet 

 high, by as much through, 

 each branch terminated with 

 a large head of rich crimson 

 flowers that look as if made 

 out of some silky-wool ma- 

 terial, and which are nicely 

 shown in our illustration. 

 Not only effective in beds or 

 borders, but highly interes- 

 ting and valuable for cut- 

 ting, as they can be dried, 

 and retain their bright color 

 for weeks. 15 cts. per pkt.; 

 2 pkts. , 25 cts. 



DOUBI.E BI.UE CORXFI.OWER 



1881 This was introduced by us in 1907, and since then has steadily 

 gained in popular favor, until now it must be considered one of 

 the leading annuals. It is identical in color to the popular single 

 blue Cornflower, which is so much in demand for cutting, especi- 

 ally for buttonieres; but, being a full, double flower, it takes fewer 

 of them to make a nice bunch, and it is better in every way. The plants 

 form nice symmetrical bushes about 18 inches high. 15 cts. per pkt. ; 50 

 cts. per ^ oz. 



DOUBLE ROSE-PINK CORNFLOWER 



1882 After several years of careful selection we have succeeded in securing a 

 stock of this which reproduces itself almost true. The flowers are quite 

 double, and of an attractive clear rose-pink, a color that is always in de- 

 mand both in the garden and for cutting. 15 cts. per pkt. ; 50 cts. per \ oz 



EXTRA EARLY COLOSSAL, or 



miDSUMMER GIANT COSMOS 



Double Blue Cornflower 



The most valuable Cosmos, blooming from midsummer till frost, 

 on page 38. ) 



(See oftei 



