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DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. 



Hollyhock. 



Variegated Japanese Hop. 



Hollyhock Double. 



HUMEA. 



A handsome decorative plant, 

 either for pots or gardens, producing 

 drooping pyramids of ruby-red, 

 grass-like florets, having a peculiar 

 yet delightful odor. It should be 

 grown in light, rich soil ; half-hardy 

 biennial ; 6 ft. 

 5957 Humea Elegans 10 



Humulus 



Japonicus. 



(Japanese Hop.) 



5958 Humulus Japonicus. A 



very ornamental and fast 

 growing climbing plant. The 

 foliage resembles in shape that of the 

 common Hop, is very dense, and in 



color a lively green 5 



5960 Japonicus Variegatus. A variegated variety of the Japanese 

 Hop. The leaves are beautifully and distinctly marbled and 

 " splashed with silvery-white, yellowish-white and light and dark 

 green ; very effective for screens, arbors, trellises, etc. As with 

 the green-leaved variety, it is never injured by insects nor affec- 

 ted by the heat, but retains its fresh and bright variegated foli- 

 age until late in the autumn. (See cut.) 10 



We can furnish roots of tlie common Hop Vine. See page 149. 



ICE PLANT. 



6092 Interesting trailing plant, with thick, succulent foliage, covered 

 with transparent globules, which give it the appearance of being 

 covered with ice crystals ; fine for baskets, vases, etc. Half-hardy 

 annual 5 



IRIS. FLEUR=DE=LIS. 



Hardy perennial, tuberous-rooted, early spring blooming garden 

 plants, growing about 2 feet high, with large ornamental flowers of the 

 richest colors. 



5982 Iris, nixed 10 



Wc have a magnificent collection of Japanese and German Iris. lull 

 descriptions and prices will be found under their respective heads in plant 

 department. 



Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities, or 

 lend themselves as readily to varied uses, as the Hollyhock. 

 For planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or for inter- 

 spersing among the shrubbery, they are invaluable. The 

 flowers form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of 

 yellow, crimson, rose, pink, orange, white, etc. It is not 

 surprising that this old favorite should again become popu- 

 lar; for, by careful selection, the flowers have been so 

 much improved, that they are marvels of beauty and ele- 

 gance. The Hollyhock requires a rich, deep soil, well 

 drained, and will repay in quantity and elegance of bloom 

 any extra care. A slight protection during winter will be 

 beneficial. We make a specialty of Hollyhocks, and the 

 seed we offer is saved from the very best double flowers of 

 pure and bright colors. Seeds sown during the summer 

 make strong blooming plants for the following year. (See 



cut.) PER PKT. 



5946 Hollyhock, Double White. Extra fine strain of 

 perfectly double pure white flowers. Per oz., $1.00 . 10 



5948 — Double Yellow 10 



5951 — Double Bright Red ... 10 



5952 — Double Bright Pink 10 



5954 — Double flaroon . . 10 



5955 — Double Sulphur . . 10 

 5950 —Extra Choice Double, 



nixed. Per oz. $1.00 . 10 

 5949 — Imported Collection 



of 12 varieties. . . . $1.00 

 5959 — 6 «' 50 



Impatiens. 



Charming plants for the deco- 

 ration of the greenhouse or din- 

 ner table, producing their bright 

 waxy-looking flowers profusely 

 and almost continuously. The 

 young seedlings should be repot- 

 ted when about an inch high and 

 very carefully handled, as they 

 are exceedingly brittle at the 

 outset. 



5984 Impatiens Sultani. 

 Flowers of a brilliant 

 rosv -scarlet color. (See 



cut.) 15 



"Queen Carola." This is a 



charming variety, with salmon rose- 

 colored flowers 25 



5985 Hybrida. Remarkably beau- 

 tiful hybrids of this much admired plant 

 in varying 

 shades of col- 

 or, from deli- 

 cate pink to 

 the deepest 

 . red 25 



Impatiens Sultani. 



