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DREER'S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS. 



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Helianthus. 



(Sunflower.) 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy of their flowers, 

 making a very good effect among shrubbery and for screens. Hardy 

 annuals. 



PER PKT. 



Helianthus Cucumerifolius 



HELIOTROPE. 



A half-hardy perennial, flowering 

 during the whole season ; its delight- 

 ful perfume makes it a most de- 

 sirable bouquet flower; a splendid 

 bedding plant, or can be trained as a 

 greenhouse climber. Seed sown in 

 the spring will make fine plants for 

 summer blooming. PE r pkt. 



5940 Heliotrope, Mixed... 10 

 5939 — Collection of 6 sorts . . 40 

 Plants of the newest and best 

 Heliotropes will be found offered on 

 page 98. 



Hollyhock. 



(Chafer's Superb English Strain.) 



Few hardy plants combine as 

 many good qualities, or lend them- 

 selves as readily to varied uses, as 

 the Hollyhock. For planting in 

 rows or groups on the lawn, or for 

 interspersing 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 popular; for, by careful selection, the 

 flowers have been so much improved, that they are mar- 

 vels of beauty and elegance. The Hollyhock requires 

 a rich, deep soil, well drained, and will repay in quantity 

 and elegance of bloom any extra care. A slight pro- 

 tection 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. 



PER PKT. 



5946 Hollyhock, Double White. Extra fine 

 strain of perfectly double pure while flowers. 

 Per oz. §1.00 10 



5948 — Double Yellow. Comprisin 

 straw color and orange shades 10 



5951 — Double Bright Red 10 



5952 — Double Bright Pink 10 



5950 — Extra Choice Double, Mixed. Per 



oz. §1.00 10 



5949 — Chater's Collection of 12 varieties. .$1.00 

 5959 — " " 6 " . . 50 



We have a fine stock of strong Hollyhock plants, offered 

 on page 102. 



HelianthllS Nanus Fl. PI. ( Globe of Gold). Dwarf double- 

 orange flowers ; 4 feet. Per oz. 30 cts 5 



— ¥ailUS "Variegatis. Bushy, pyramidal-shaped plants; 

 variegated leaves ; 4 feet 5 



— GlobOSUS FistuloSUS {Globe or Dahlia Sunflower). 

 Flowers large, double, of a rich saffron color ; 6 feet. Per oz. 

 40 cts 5 



5923 — Oscar Wilde. Beautiful golden yellow, with jet-black 

 centre ; single, 4 feet 5 



5924 — CuCUmerifoliuS {Miniature Sunflower). Small-flowered 

 dwarf single. Rich yellow. An abundant bloomer 5 



HIBISCUS. 



(Marsh Mallows). 

 Showy ornamental plants, for mixed beds or shrub- 

 bery borders, having large-sized, varied and beautiful 

 colored flowers. 



5944 Hibiscus Africanus. 

 Large, cream-colored flowers, 

 with a brown centre ; hardy 

 annual ; \\ feet 5 



— PalllStris. Large pink 

 flowers ; hardy perennial ; 



3 feet '. . 



— Crimson Eye. Flowers 

 of the largest size, pure white 

 with a large spot of velvety 

 crimson in the centre of each 

 flower; hardy perennial ; 

 flowers the first year from seed 

 if sown early. 10 



— Giant Yellow. A 



shrubby perennial, cup-shaped 

 flowers from six to nine inches 

 in diameter. The color is a 

 rich, deep cream with a velvety 

 maroon centre. The plants 

 commence to bloom early and 

 continuously until cut down 

 by frost. The seeds should 

 be started early in the green- 

 house, frame or window, so 

 that the plants may be well 

 developed in time to set out 

 in the border as soon as the 



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Hollyhock Double. 



