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DREER'S DE LUXE HYBRID DELPHINIUMS 



The past two seasons we grew a large lot of the world's choicest named varieties of 

 hybrid Delphiniums secured without regard to cost from the most noted European and 

 American specialists. The results obtained were really marvelous; the plants were of 

 strong, vigorous habit with large spikes of enormous flowers in every shade of blue 

 from the palest lavender to the richest ox!ord-blue as well as a number of pastel or 

 art shades. Fully one-third were double-flowering and mostly with white centre or eye, 

 but with a fair percentage having the dark or bee centre. A really exquisite strain that 

 is sure to produce results to please the most critical grower of this popular favorite. 

 Illustrated in colors in connection with our offer of plants on page 176. „_„ „„_ 



* *- o PER PKT. 



2241 De Luxe Hybrids Light Blue and Lavender Tones $0 35 



2242 De Luxe Hybrids Mid-Blue Tones 35 



2243 De Luxe Hybrids Dark Blue Tones 35 



2249 A packet each of the 3 colors, $1.00. 



2245 De Luxe Hybrids Choicest Mixed, containing all colors from lightest to 



deepest blue, 5 pkts., $1.00 25 



Delphinium Belladonna Improved 



2219 A reselected strain that is much superior to the ordinary type, having larger flowers, 

 of purer color, and the plants of stronger, freer growth. 25 cts. per pkt., 5 pkts., $1.00. 



New Perpetual-flowering Hardy Pinks 



(Dianthus Allwoodi) 



2334 Our supply of seed of this beautiful strain of Hardy Pinks, comes to us direct from the 

 introducer, a noted English specialist. It is expected that the seed will produce an 

 average of 75 per cent, double, deliciously clove-scented flowers in many colors. They 

 are perfectly hardy, and flower continuously from spring until late in the autumn. 

 35 cts. per pkt. of about 25 seeds; 3 pkts. for $1.00. 



Giant Shirley Foxgloves (Digitalis) 



2361 This magnificent strain raised by the late Rev. W. Wilks, to whom we are also 

 indebted for the Shirley Poppies, is unquestionably the greatest improvement ever 

 made in Foxgloves. The very vigorous plants attain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with 

 spikes of bloom 4 feet in length, closely set with flowers of unusual size, ranging in 

 color from the purest white to dark rose, handsomely spotted and blotched with 

 crimson, maroon and chocolate. This is certain to supersede all other strains of 

 Foxgloves. Seed sown this spring will produce plants that will make a glorious show 

 next season. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



Annual Gaillardia Indian Chief 



2498 An exceptionally rich colored variety, having a dark brown centre, the petals a 

 glittering metallic bronzy red. In all other respects similar to the popular annual 

 Gaillardia. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 



Portola Hybrid Giant Gaillardia 



2507 These new hybrids are of strong, vigorous, upright habit, from 2\ to 3 ft. high with 

 heavy, leathery, glaucous foliage; the long flower stems, straight and strong, hold 

 the massive flowers erect. These are of extra-ordinary size, 3§ inches and over in 

 diameter; petals very broad, overlapping, of great substance, and spread out flat, 

 forming a very symmetrical flower. In color, they are of a rich bronzy red, tipped 

 with a border of varying widths of golden yellow. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



Geum Lady Stratheden 



2543 The Geums as a class have become very popular in the Hardy Border, and this 

 comparatively new sort has many good qualities to recommend it. The plant is of 

 robust growth, with large double flowers, of a rich golden yellow, which are pro- 

 > duced freely all summer. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



Gypsophila Paniculata Double Snow White 



2695 One of the most important hardy perennials of recent introduction. The plant 

 grows from 3 to 3£ feet high, bearing its pretty little double white flowers in much- 

 branched panicles which, when cut, can be used to great advantage with other 

 flowers or by themselves as they retain their beauty for months. It is also a most 

 desirable addition to the hardy border. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 



Double Hollyhock "Newport Pink" 



2791 A charming variety that originated in one of the famous gardens at Newport, R. I. 

 It produces stately spikes of very double rosette-like flowers of pure pink, a shade that 

 is always in demand. Received an Award of Merit from the Royal Horticultural 

 Society of England. 15 cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per J oz. 



Typical Spike of Dreer's De Luxe 

 Hybrid Delphinium 



