DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. 



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Delphinium. 



(Perennial Larkspur.) 



One of our most showy and useful plants, possessing almost every requisite for the adorn- 

 ment of the garden ; producing splendid spikes of flowers in profusion throughout the sum- 

 mer. If sown early they bloom the first year from seed ; hardy 

 perennials. 



PER PKT. 



Delphinium Formosum. Beautiful spikes of brilliant rich blue 

 flowers, with a white centre ; 2h feet 5 



— Nudicaule. Dwarf, compact growth, with spikes of bright 

 scarlet flowers; 18 inches 10 



5708 — Cashmerianum. A beautiful dark blue, blooms in corymbs 

 of 6 or more; 15 inches .... 10 



5715 — Elatum Hybridum. Bee Larkspur. Rich deep blue ; very 

 free blooming. (See cut.) 10 



— Zalil. A lovely shade of sulphur yellow 10 



— Qrandiflorum Fl. PI. Finest double, mixed in great variety 

 of charming colors 15 



— Fine nixed single varieties. Oz. 40 cts 5 



For annual Delphiniums see Larkspur, page 76. 



DOLICHOS. See Hyacinth Bean, page 73 



5705 

 5706 



5707 

 5718 



5714 



DRACAENA. 



Beautiful ornamental leaved plants, indispensible for vases and house decoration. 



5756 Australis. Broad green leaves 10 



5755 Indiyisa. Fine plant for vases, etc 10 



5757 — Lineata. Gracefully arching, dark green 10 



5758 Mixed. Splendid varieties 15 



ESCHSCHOLTZIA. 



(California Poppy.) 



Very attractive annuals for beds, edgings, or masses ; profuse flower- 

 ing, fine cut foliage, in bloom from June till frost ; 1 foot. (See cut. 



£>«88 

 5796 



Euphorbia Variegate. 



Eschscholtzia Aurantiaca. Rich orange 



— Mandarin. Inner side of the petals rich orange, the outer 

 side brilliant scarlet 5 



— Rose Cardinal. A charming variety, producing freely beau- 

 tiful large flowers, of intense carmine 5 



— Single Mixed. All colors. Per oz. 40 cts 5 



— Double Mixed. All colors 5 



ECHINOCYSTIS. 



(Wild Cucumber Vine.) 



5786 Lobata. One of the quickest growing vines we know of; 

 splendid for covering old trees, fences, etc 5 



EUPATORIUH. PEKPKT 



A very pretty herbaceous hardy perennial plant, bloom- 

 ing the first season from seed, producing clusters of snowy 

 white flowers ; fine for cutting and bouquets ; 1 \ feet. 

 5804 Eupatorium Fraseri 10 



EUPHORBIA. 



Strong growing annuals suitable for beds of tall growing 

 plants or mixed borders ; the flowers are inconspicuous ; the i 

 foliage however is exceedingly ornamental. 



PER PKT. 



5806 Variegata {Snow on the Mountain). Attractive foli- 

 age, veined and margined with white ; 2 feet. (See 

 cut.) 5 



5807 fleterophylla (Annual Povisettia, Mexican Fire Plant, 

 Painted Leaf.) An annual resembling in habit and 

 color the beautiful hot-house Poinsettia. The plants 

 grow two to three feet high, of branching bushlike 

 form, with smooth glossy green leaves, which about 

 midsummer become a beautiful orange scarlet, pre- 

 senting a striking and brilliant appearance . . . . 10 



Eschscholtzia. 



FUCHSIA. 



A well-known plant of easy culture, for the house or shady situations 

 in the garden ; the seed we offer is saved from the finest single and double 

 named varieties. 

 5835 nixed 15 



FENZLIA. 



A small dwarf profuse flowering annual, adapted for small beds, rustic 

 work, vases, or pot culture, blooming all summer, and requires to be well 

 supplied with moisture ; 3 inches. 



5815 Fenzlia Dianthiflora. Rosy lilac, with crimson centre 10 



FERNS. 



These ornamental plants are very desirable for Wardian cases or fern- 

 eries ; tlu-iving in a peaty, sandy soil, and moist, shady positions in the 

 garden during the summer. The seed is, however, slow of germination, 

 and requires care and considerable patience before it makes its appearance. 

 Sow in the spring in shallow boxes, barely covering with soil ; keep moist 

 with a covering of fine moss, and in a temperature of 60 degrees. (See cut.) 



5816 Adiantum, nixed. Maiden-hair varieties 15 



5830 Choice nixed. From a fine collection 15 



5819 Imported Collection of 12 distinct varieties $1.00- 



