Provided the soil is in a proper slate, flower seeds may be sown in the open border in the months of April and May, or' as soon 

 as the soil becomes dry and easily crumbled, after the spring frosts have disappeared. They may also be scrwn in prepared beds of 

 light, rich soil, and transp 'anted into the garden. The form- 1 )- is tht more simple method, t>ul not alwivs as satisfactory . The belter 

 plan is to iow all fine seeds tinder glass in a greenhouse, hot-beil, <nr in the house. As to the depth to which seeds should be covered, 

 the best general rule is to cover fine seeds very lightly, just enough to protect them from the sun \ and in extremely dry weather a 

 sprinkling of damp moss is very usefu'. With very fine seeds it is best to sow on the surface, and press then slightly into the soil. 

 We are convinced that one of the most frequent causes of failure is in sowing the seeds too deep, and seedsmen are unjustly 

 censured, when the fault lies with the cultivator. 



Our list has been carefully revised and all inferior varieties discarded. For the convenience of our customers and to facilitate 

 the filling of orders, we use a system of numbering. In ordering it is only necessary to give the number of packets wanted and the 

 corresponding number in the catalogue, viz.: 1 pkt. 5010, 15 cts.; 3 pkts. 5031, 15 cts., means one packet Abutilon, mixed, 15 cts.; 

 3 packets Adonis Flos, 15 cts. 



Dreer's Collections of Choice Flower Seeds. 



These very attractive collections are composed of the best-known and most popular flower seeds that will produce in succession 

 a fine display of flowers from early summer until frost. 

 No. 1. Collection of 12 choice Flower Seeds §0-50 I No. 3. Collection of 24 choice Flower Seeds $1.00 



" 2. " " 18 " 



Imported Collections of Asters, 

 offered under their respective heads. 



ABRONIA. 



Pretty trailing annuals, producing 

 clusters of sweet-scented, Verbena-like 

 flowers, especially fragrant towards even- 

 ing, lasting in bloom a long time ; effec- 

 tive in beds, rock work, or hanging bas- 

 kets ; peel off the husk before sowing 

 the seed. Height 12 inches, per pkt. 

 5003 Arenaria. A beautiful yel- 

 low variety 10 



5006 Umbellata. Rosy lilac, 



with a white eye 5 



ABUTILON. 



(Chinese Pell-Flower, or Flowering Maple.) 



Greenhouse shrubs of strong growth 

 and easy cultivation, free-flowering, with 

 various-colored, beautiful drooping bell- 

 shaped flowers. Sown any time before 

 April, in a temperature of 60 degrees, 

 they will produce fine flowering plants 

 the first season. (See cut. ) 

 5010 Fine Mixed. Of choice varieties and colors 



' YD' | " 4. " " 30 " " " . . 



Balsams, Dianthus, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Marigold, Phlox, Nasturtium, etc. 



. . . 1.25 

 will be found 



15 



ACACIA. 



Elegant half hardy shrubs, having fine ornamental foliage, and 

 beautiful racemes of various shades of yellow globular flowers. 

 Soak the seed in warm water before sowing. 

 5013 Mixed. Fine varieties ; 6 to 10 feet 10 



ADLUMIA 



CIRRHOSA. 



(Mountain Fringe, or Allegheny Vine.) 



5033 An attractive and beautiful PER 

 hardy biennial climber, flow- PKT. 

 ering the first season, clusters 

 of small rosy-lilac flowers and 

 pale green feathery foliage ; 

 15 feet. (See cut.) ... 10 



ADONIS. 



5031 Flos Adonis. Also known 

 as Pheasant's Eye. Showy, 

 hardy annuals of easy cul- 

 ture, with pretty fine cut 

 foliage, and lasting a long 

 time in bloom ; dark crimson 

 .on. flowers, with a light centre ; 



1 foot. ( See cut. ) . . . 5 



ACHIMENES. 



5001 Elegant and free-flowering tuberons-rooted greenhouse 

 plants, combining great beauty with richness and 

 brilliancy of color. Choice varieties mixed .... 25 



Tubers of Achimenes will be found offered in the Plant 

 Department. 



Adi/umia. 



ACROCLINIUM. 



Charming annuals with beautiful flowers, which should be cut when 

 opening and dried. Useful for winter bouquets. Easily grown either in 

 beds or pots. 



5025 Double Mixed ... 10 | 5030 Single Hixed .... 5 

 ACHILLEA FTARMICA PLENA. 



5019 A very free-blooming, hardy perennial plant, of branching 

 habit. Useful for cut-flowers or for planting in cemeteries. Pure 

 white double; 18 inches 25 



•**> Aconitum fMonk's Mood, or Wolfsbane). 



A hardy perennial, growing in any good garden soil, producing long 

 spikes of curiously shaped flowers. 

 5017 Napellus. Blue and white ; 3 feet 5 



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