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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— FLOWER SEEDS 



POLYANTHUS (PrimuU ElaUor) 



Showy, early spring, free-flowering plants, fine for either pot or outdoor 



culture; hardy perennials; 9 inches. per pkt. 



3677 Invincible Giant. Undoubtedly the finest strain in cultivation, 

 containing all colors, from purest white to the richest crimson. 5 

 pkts., §1.00 25 



3676 Qold=laced, Very showy and attractive flowers, with narrow 



edge of gold 1.5 



3680 English Mixed. A fine grade; all colors. J oz., 30 cts 10 



PRIMULA (Primrose) 



The charming and beautiful Chinese fringed Primroses and Obconica 

 varieties are indispensat>le for winter or spring decorations in the home or 

 conservatory. They are one of the most important winter-blooming pot 

 plants. The seed v?e off'er is of the highest merit, and has, as usual, been 

 saved from the best strains obtainable. Florists and others report that they 

 have never seen finer flowers than those produced from our seed. Can be 

 sown at any time through the summer. The hardy varieties offered are 

 also deserving of wide cultivation. 



FRINGEO CHINESE PRIMROSES 



3782 Alba Magnifica. A magnificent pure white 25 



3783 Covent Garden Red. A fine rosy-red 25 



3785 Covent Garden White. A very free-flowering pure white . . 25 



3786 Crimson King. Rich luminous crimson; very effective 50 



3787 Rosy Morn. Beautiful delicate pink 50 



3790 Stellata. A very pretty form with large heads of 

 star-shaped flowers of various colors; a splendid type 

 for decorative purposes 25 



3791 Qiant Flowering. This magnificent strain is quite 

 distinct from the regular type, being of much more 

 robust growth and producing immense trusses of extra 

 large, finely fringed flowers in many new and novel 

 colors; as a pot plant for the house or conservatory 

 this is unequalled. 3 pkts. for $1.00 35 



3800 Dreer's Choicest Mixed. This mixture contains 

 nothing but the finest-fringed large-flowering sorts, and 

 cannot fail to give entire satisfaction 25 



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PRIMULA OBCONICA 



These are of the easiest culture in greenhouse or light window 

 of dwelling house, flowering abundantly and continuously with 

 little care, and should be sown during the spring in good por- 

 ous loam. They will riot germinate well in any compost con- 

 taining peat or leaf mould. To develop the colors to the high- 

 est degree, grow in heavy soil, and at a temperature as near 60 

 degrees as possible. The Grandiflora varieties are the freest 

 flowering, but lack the very large individual blooms of the newer 

 Gigantea type. per pkt. 



3811 Obconica Gigantea Kermesina. Rich crimson . . 25 



3812 — — Rosea, Pure rose color 25 



3815 Mixed, All colors 20 



3816 — Grandiflora alba. Pure white 20 



3817 ^ — Kermesina. Bright crimson 20 



3818 —— Rosea. Beautiful clear rose 20 



3819 Appleblossom, Soft pink 20 



3820 Mixed. All colors 15 



VARIOUS PRIMROSES 



3824 Kewensis. This variety is most attractive, with 

 pleasing bright yellow flowers borne on long stems. It 



is delightfully fragrant and stands well as a house plant 2-5 



3826 Malacoides (Improved Baby Primrose). A fine 

 house plant, flowers delicate lilac 25 



3827 — Alba. A new white-flowering form 25 



HARDY PRIMROSES 



These are among the best of the early spring-blooming plants. 

 With a slight protection they will stand the winter, but will do 

 better if protected by a cold frame. 

 1500 Auricula. A well-known favorite of great beauty; seed 



saved from splendid choice mixed varieties; 6 inches. . 2-5 



3825 Japonica (Japanese Primrose). Bright and showy 

 flowers; borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long; 

 mixed colors 15 



3830 Vulgaris (English Primrose). Canary-yellow, 



fragrant. ^ oz., 50 cts 10 



(See also Cowslip and Polyanthus.) 



For comt)lete list and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for ipiS 



