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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



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Gajllardia Grandiflora 



L,ittle Gem Feverfeiiv (Matricaria) 



A most useful border plant and valuable summer cut flower, 

 with large double-white flowers; June until October; 18 to 24 

 inches high. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES 



Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. A pretty dwarf tufted 

 Grass; leaves green and white; 6 to 8 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Festuca Glauca {Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted Grass, with 

 glaucous foliage; 8 to 10 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15-00 

 per 100. 



Qynerium Argenteum {Pamiyas Grass). One of the most effective. 

 Its silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 10 feet high. Well estab- 

 lished plants can remain in the open ground if protected. 50 cts. each. 

 Specimen plants, $1.00 each. 



Pennisetutn Japonicum {Hardy Fountain Grass). This variety 

 grows about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright green, while the 

 cylindrical flower heads, carried well above the foliage, are tinged with 

 bronze purple, one of the most valuable hardy grasses. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Uniola Latifolia {Spike Grass). One of the finest of our native 

 Grasses; 3 to 4 feet high, with very ornamental flat heads in graceful 

 drooping panicles. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



G YPSOPHII. A (Baby's Breath) 



Paniculata Flore Plena {Double-flowering Baby's Breath). This 

 comparatively recent introduction is being grown by the tens of thousands 

 to supply the leading professional decorators with most valuable material 

 to use in connection with other cut flowers. The pretty little double 

 rosette-like flowers are produced through July and August in large 

 branching panicles 2 to 3 feet high, and are not only valuable for cut- 

 ting for immediate use, but can be cut and dried, retaining their beauty 

 for months, and in addition to its great value for cutting it is 

 a most desirable plant in any hardy border. .30 cts. each; 

 $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



FUNKIA (Plantain LUy) 

 The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; 



their Ijroad, massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for 



the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well 



in sun or shade. 



Minor Alba. This is a perfect little gem, growing from 12 

 to 15 inches high with nice clean cut, green foliage and com- 

 paratively large pure white flowers, suggesting a giant form 

 of the St. Bruno's Lily; these are produced very freely during 

 July. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac 

 flowers in September; 2 feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



Robusta elegans variegata. The most robust of all the 

 variegated-leaved varieties; foliage large, green, with pretty 

 white variegations; July; 2J feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



GAIL,L,ARI>IA (Blanket Flower) 



Qrandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing 

 about 2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny posi- 

 tion; beginning to flower in June; they continue the entire 

 season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The 

 centre is dark-red brown, while the petals are marked with 

 rings of brilliant crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a 

 combination of all in one flower; excellent for cutting. (See 

 cut.) 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



GEUM (Aven.) 

 Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high; and pro- 

 ducing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 

 Coccineum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. 

 Heldreichi. Rich orange colored flowers; very free. 

 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet; in flower 

 throughout the entire summer. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



GIL,L,ENIA (Bowman's Root) 



Trifollata. A strong-growing perennial ; admirable for the 

 border or for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome 

 trifoliate foliage and numerous white flowers, tinged with 

 pink; July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



HELENIUM (Sneeze Wort) 



All of these are desirable border plants, succeeding in any 

 soil in a sunny location, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, 

 useful for cutting, each species covering a long blooming season. 

 Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers during the 



late summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet. 



— Rubrum. New bright terra-cotta-red variety; August and 

 September; 4 feet. 



Moopesi. Pure orange-yellow flowers, 2j inches across, and 



the earliest to flower, coming in early in June aud continuing 



throughout July; 2 feet. 

 Pumilum Magnificum. A most useful perennial, about 18 



inches high, and smothered with its golden-yellow blossoms 



all summer. 

 Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz ; $15.00 per 100. 



HEtrlOPSIS (Orange Sunflower) 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to 

 flower earlier in the season; July and August; of dwarfer habit, 

 rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a 



beautiful deep golden-yellow, about two inches in diameter, 



of very thick texture and a useful cut flower. 20 cts. each; 



$2.00 per doz. 

 Pitcheriana Senii=plena. A semi-double form of the above. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



HEUCHER A (Alum Root, or Coral BeUs) 



Most desirable dwarf compact, bushy plants of robust con- 

 stitution and easy culture, growing 1^ to 2 feet high, and bear- 

 ing during July and August loose, graceful spikes of flowers in 

 the greatest profusion; excellent subjects either for the border 

 or rockery, and of great value for cutting. 

 Qracillima, Perry's Variety. A greatly improved form 



of this type with flowers 'of a more brilliant crimson color, 



arranged in loosely-branching, airy panicles. 50 cts. each; 



$5.00 per doz. 

 Sanguinea. Bright coral-red. 



— Alba. Creamy-white. 

 Virginal. Creamy-white. 



Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. Set of 4 sorts for $1.00. 



