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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— FLOWER SEEDS 



MIGNONETTE (Reseda) 



A well-known fragrant favorite, and no garden is complete without a bed 

 of Mignonette; sowings made in June and again in July will keep up a 

 succession from early summer until frost; can also be grown in pots for 

 winter and early spring flowering. per 



PKT. 



3152 Defiance. When grown under favorable conditions spikes 

 wiUnotonly be of remarkable size— from 12 to 15 incheslong — 

 but deliciously fragrant. The individual florets are of immense 

 size, forming a graceful as well as compact spike. Of extraor- 

 dinary keeping qualities, retaining their grace and fragrance 

 until every bud opens, j oz., 25 cts SO 10 



3153 Golden Machet. Distinct variety of Machet, with massive 

 spikes of golden-yellow blossoms. J oz., 25 cts 10 



3154 Red Goliath. Of strong, yet compact habit, with rich green 

 foliage; the giant trusses of flowers being borne on erect, strong, 

 stiff stalks and surpassing all othersin brilliancy of color; espe- 

 cially suited for house culture. (See cut.) i oz., 50 cts 15 



3158 Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous 

 flower stalks, highly colored and very fragrant; one of the best, 

 i oz., 25 cts 10 



3162 Salmon Queen. Strong, robust habit, with fine spikes of 

 bright salmon-red flowers, intensely fragrant; fine for outdoor 

 culture, i oz., 25 cts 10 



3164 White Goliath. This splendid white variety has the same 



massive spikes of bloom as the red sort. J oz., 50 cts 15 



3163 Sweet-scented {Reseda Odorata). The old variety -with small 

 spikes, but very sweetly scented. Per oz., 20 cts 5 



3169 Collection of above 7 varieties of Mignonette 60 



PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue) 



Highly useful and attractive perennials in the hardy border. 



3532 Gloxinioides ' ' Sensation. ' ' As a bedding plant this takes 

 rank -with the Petunia, Phlox, etc., etc. It grows about 2 feet 

 high, every branch being a spike of large, Gloxinia-Hke flowers 

 in a very wide range of bright colors, including rose, red, car- 

 mine, cherry pink, lilac, purple, etc. 2 pkts., 25 cts 15 



3533 BarbatusTorreyii. Spikes of brilliant coral red, very effec- 

 tive; June to August; 3 to 4 feet 10 



3540 Mixed. A great variety of kinds and colors 10 



Red Goliath Mignonette 



PHYSALIS 



(Chinese Lantern Plant) 



3646 Francheti. An ornamental plant, forming 

 dense bushes about 2 feet high, producing freely 

 its bright orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits, which 

 can be cut and dried for winter bouquets; highly 

 interesting 



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Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not) 



MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not) 



Few spring flowers are more admired than the lovely Forget-Me-Nots, 

 which are especially effective when grown in masses. Perennials and hardy 

 if given slight protection through the winter. Seed may be sown any time 

 from spring till mid-summer. The Alpestris varieties and Dissitiflora come 

 into bloom in April, and are largely used for bedding or borders in connec- 

 tion with spring-flowering bulbs, Pansies, etc. The Palustris sorts do not 

 bloom till May, but continue till fall. per 



PKT. 



3231 Alpestris Royal Blue. Rich indigo-blue flowers. The 

 finest and most effective dark blue variety; 9 inches. J oz., 

 40 cts SO 10 



3233 — Robusta Grandiflora. Of strong, sturdy growth, about 

 10 inches high, with good heads of clear Forget-Me-Not blue 

 flowers, i oz., 40 cts 10 



3235 — Victoria. A favorite sort, with fine heads of large, clear, 

 azure-blue flowers; plants bushy and compact; makes a fine 

 edging or bed. j oz., 60 cts 15 



3239 — Mixed. A mixture of blue, rose and white-flowered varie- 

 ties. Per J oz., 30 cts 5 



3236 Dissitiflora. Of dwarf, compact habit, with sprays of large, 

 exquisite blue flowers, especially adapted for planting among 

 spring-flowering bulbs IS 



3238 Palustris Semperflorens. An everblooming variety, 

 beginning to flower in May and continuing till autumn. Large 

 clear, blue flowers in pretty sprays. 2 pkts., 25 cts IS 



NEMESIA 



3401 Dwari Large-flowering Hybrids. A very pretty annual, 

 which does best in a cool position; the plants grow about a foot 

 high, and the orchid-like flowers are very varied in color, in- 

 cluding rose, yellow, blue, orange, etc. 2 pkts., 25 cts IS 



For Complete List and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1924 



