HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— FLOWER SEEDS 



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LupiNus Poi-YPHYLLus (Hardy Lupine) 



I^OBELIA ^ER PKT. 



3031 Cardinalis ( Cardinal Flower). A native variety, 

 vpith spikes of brilliant scarlet flovpers; fine hardy 

 border plants; 3 feet 15 



IvUPINUS (Lupine) 

 Polyphyllus Sorts. Effective hardy perennials, succeeding 

 in any good garden soil; blooms in May and June; 3 feet. We 

 offer as under: 



3052 Rose 10 



3053 White 10 



3054 Blue 10 



3055 Moerheimi, Rose and pink 15 



A packet each of the above 4 colors, 35 cts. 

 3058 Mixed. All colors. Oz., 30 cts 5 



NE^W HYBRID HARDY L,UPI]\ES 



3060 These are the result of many years of careful crossing and 

 selecting by a celebrated English specialist, and in addition to the usual 

 blue, white and rose colors, contain many unusual lilac, pink, pur- 

 ple, yellow and other tints. This strain received an Award of Merit 

 from the Royal Horticultural Society of England. 25 cts. per pkt. ; 5 

 pkts. for $1.00. 



L W C^H^NIS (Rose Campion, Jerusalem Cross) 

 Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy culture. 



3061 Chalcedonica. Fine scarlet flowers; 2 feet, i oz., 25 cts 5 



3062 Haageana. Brilliant orange, scarlet, crimson, etc., in mixture; 1 ft. 15 



3063 Arkwrighti. One of the most important additions to hardy perennials 

 in recent years; it is a cross between L. Haageana and Chalcedonica, 

 grows 2J feet high, with very large circular flowers in crimson, scarlet, 

 orange, salmon and intermediate tones and flowers freely all summer. 25 

 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



I^YXHRUM (Loose-strife) 

 3071 Roseutn Superbum. A very pretty hardy perennial; grows about 

 3 feet high, and produces spikes of rosy flowers from July to Sep- 



miGISONETTE (Reseda) 



No garden is complete without a bed of Mignonette; sowings made in early 

 summer will bloom all fall; can also be grown in pots for winter and early 

 spring flowering. 



Pl-R PKT. 



3152 Defiance. Spikes of remarkable size and deliciously fragrant. The 

 individual florets are of immense size, forming a graceful as well as com- 

 pact spike. J oz., 25 cts 10 



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

 giant trusses of flowers being borne on erect, strong, stiff stalks and sur- 

 passing all others in brilliancy of color; especially suited for house cul- 

 ture. ^ oz. , 50 cts 15 



3155 Miles' Hybrid Spiral. Of strong branching habit, with spikes from 



8 to 10 inches long. Very fragrant. Per oz. , 25 cts 5 



3157 Large=f lowering Pyramidal. Flowers large of a reddish tint. A 

 good variety for the open ground. |^ oz., 20 cts 5 



3158 Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous flower stalks; 

 highly colored and very fragrant; one of the best. ^ oz., 30 cts 10 



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

 salmon-red flowers, intensely fragrant; fine for outdoor culture. ^ oz. , 

 25 cts ., 10 



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 connection 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. ^ oz., 40 cts 10 



3233 Alpestris Robusta Qrandiflora. Of strong, sturdy growth; about 

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

 blue flowers. ^ oz., 40 cts 10 



3234 Alpestris Stricta Urandiflora. Symmetrical; up- 

 right, pillar-shaped plants, about ten inches high, cov- 

 ered from base to summit with lovely light-blue flowers. 

 ^ oz., 50 cts 10 



3235 Alpestris Victoria. A favorite sort, with fine heads 

 of large, clear azure-blue flowers; plants bushy and 

 compact; n^akes a fine edging or bed. J oz., 50 cts. . 10 



3239 Alpestris Mixed. A mixture of blue, rose and white- 

 flowered varieties. J^ oz., 25 cts 5 



3236 Dissitiflora. Of dwarf compact habit, with sprays of 

 large, exquisite blue flowers, especially adapted for 

 planting among spring-flowering bulbs 15 



3238 Palustris Semperflorens. An everblooming va- 

 riety, beginning in May and continuing till autumn. 

 Large, clear blue flowers in pretty sprays. ^oz.,.50cts. 15 



GEXOTHERA (Evening Primrose) 



3435 Missouriensis. Elegant subjects for growing in an 

 exposed, sunny position. Large golden-yellow flowers. 

 1 foot 10 



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Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not) 



For complete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1918 



