DREER'S SELECT 



Hardy Perennial Plants 



A Hardy Perennial Border 



The growing popularity of the Old-fashioned Hardy Garden Flowers, the inhabitants of the perennial garden is not at all 

 surprising when we consider the many varied and pleasant changes which take place throughout the entire growing season in a well- 

 arranged hardy border, in which every week— yes, every day —brings forth something fresh and new to interest and delight even the most 

 critical. Beginning in April, the early-flowering varieties open their flowers often before the snow has entirely disappeared, and continue, 

 with constant changing variety, throughout the summer until late in the fall when only severe freezing weather will stop such persistent 

 late-blooming kinds as Japanese Anemones, Pompon Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Eupatoriums, Tritomas, etc. 



Many not thoroughly familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give satisfactory 

 returns the first season. This, as experience has taught us, is in most instances a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly 

 every case, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called "field clumps." The majority of the stock offered in this catalogue is 

 pot grown. This does not mean that the plants have been altogether pot-grown, but that they have been field-grown and dug and potted 

 up during the fall months, and such stock can be planted, even late in the spring, with practically no loss, which, in the case of clumps, is 

 often quite serious. 



We have prepared a leaflet on 



THE MAKING AND CARE OF AN OLD-FASHIONED HARDY BORDER 



showing plans and giving list of suitable plants for positions either in sun or shade. Copies free on request. 



We also offer several good books on the culture of Hardy Perennials, a list of which will be found on the inside of the back cover of 

 this catalogue. 



DREER'S COLLECTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



The list of Hardy Perennial Plants which we offer in our Garden Book is admitted to be one of the most complete and up-to-date 

 collections in the country, and we are continually adding all the new, rare and desirable sorts. 



While we are not in the landscape business and cannot undertake the preparation of plans for planting or 

 laying out of grounds we have had prepared by a competent landscape architect a series of Plans of Hardy Borders with a list 

 of suitable plants for positions either in sun or shade. We will be pleased to send a leaflet containing same free on application. We also 

 offer customers who are not acquainted with the different sorts the following collections, all in good, strong roots, which when once planted 

 will, with little care, keep the garden gay with flowers from the time frost leaves the ground until late in autumn. These collections are 

 made up of species and varieties strictly of our selection, and we are unable to submit list of contents, as the assort- 

 ment varies at different periods during the planting season. 



12 distinct species, our selection $2 50 



25 distinct species, our selection 5 00 



50 distinct species and varieties, our selection $8 00 



100 distinct species and varieties, our selection 15 00 



NOTE — All Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted 

 parcel post add to value of order in accordance with rates given on page 119 and pn Order Blank, 



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