DREER'S SELECT LIST. 



CENTAUR 



Americana 



ea 

 Alba. 



Annual 



Chr ysan th emum 

 Chameleon. 



6483. Large flowered new 

 variety of this showy annual. 

 The ground color of the flowers 

 or ray florets is a light coppery- 

 bronze with a bright purplish 

 crimson zone during the first few 

 days, the blackish purple disc 

 being surrounded by a golden- 

 yellow circle ; a few days later 

 die coppery -bronze changes into 

 a clear yellow, while the color- 

 ings of the zone and circle re- 

 main. These four distinct colors 

 on one flower, combined with 

 the different colored flowers on 

 one plant, produce a beautiful 

 contrast. Exceedingly effective 

 when planted in groups and of 

 great value for cutting purposes. 

 Perpkt., 20 cts. 



CENTAUREA 



IMPERALIS. 



-5455. New large flowering hybrids, the result of 

 crossing C. Moschata with C. Margarita;. They inherit 

 the vigorous free-growing qualities of the former, being 

 of the same easy culture, and form bushy plants 3 to 4 

 feet high. The flowers are of the same graceful form as the 

 C. Margaritae ^see illustration on page 03), but of nearly 

 double the size, and are borne on long stems in enormous 

 abundance from July until frost. In color they range 

 through the various tints of white, rose, lilac, purple, etc. , 

 and are highly fragrant. If cut when partially open they 

 will keep for 10 days. For beds or mixed borders they 

 rank with the finest annuals, while as cut flowers they 

 are sure to become popular. Undoubtedly one of the 

 finest introductions of the year. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 

 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Centaurea Marian. 



5456. A handsome companion to the above. Forming 

 a dwarfer plant, but of sturdy growth, producing flowers 

 of the same size and shape as the C. Margaritae, but of a 

 charming color combination. Opening a pure sulphur 

 yellow becoming lighter and the points being tipped with clear rose — 

 supplying a color that is wanting in the gorgeous C. Imperalis. A hand- 

 some cut flower. Per \ kt. , 35 cts. 



Centaurea Americana Alba. 



5466. A native annual variety of strong 

 growth, forming plants 3 to 5 feet high, with 

 inumerable branches, each terminated with a 

 large nearly pure white fluffy flower. Quite 

 as showy as a Pseony or Hollyhock. Excellent 

 for cutting. Lasting well. Per pkt., 10c; 

 3 pkts. 25 cts. 



Candytuft, Little Prince. 



5384. Charming diminutive variety of the C. 

 Empress, forming dwarf candelabra-shaped 

 plants 6 inches high, with spikes of white 

 flowers equally as large as those borne by 

 the parent. Planted in masses it produces 

 a snow-like effect. For beds or borders, or as 

 a pot plant, this novelty is sure to be of good 

 service. Per pkt., 25 cts.; 5 pkt-. for $1.00. 



MONTBRETIAS. 



One of the best Summer -flowering 

 bulbs, beautiful for cutting. See col red 

 illustration on back cover, and offer on 

 page 94. 



Chrysanthemum Chameleon 



New Early L,arge Flowering 

 Golden- Yellow Cosmos, 



" Klondyke." 



5656. In this we have at last a golden-yellow Cosmos that 

 has the size of flower of the well-known white and pink sorts, 

 and at the same time will bloom early. 



It is a cross between the small early flowering and the large 

 late flowering yellow sort— having the good qualities of b^th 

 parents without their faults. .Sown in March and tran>planted 

 to the open ground in May it begins flowering in June, continu- 

 ing to develop and producing continuously its glorious golden- 

 yellow blossoms until cut down by frost. The (lowers are borne 

 of long stems and measure from 2\ t<> :!', inches across. In 

 form they resemble the ordinary Cosmos, but in color we know 

 of nothing that conn ares in richness and depth of the golden 

 hue. As shown in the illustration the foliage is fern-like and 

 makes a handsome plant at all times. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts. 

 25 cts. 



Golden Cosmos. Klondyke. 



