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Dreer's Superb Hollyhocks 



Stately, majestic, hardy plants, from 6 to 8 feet high, which are a necessary 

 part of every old-fashioned garden, and should also find a place interspersed 

 with shrubbery, as clumps on the lawn or in the mixed border, where their 

 colossal spikes of bloom produce bold and showy effects, which cannot be 

 secured with any other flowering plant. 



The Hollyhock requires a deeply dug, well-drained soil, enriched with 

 thoroughly decayed manure, and should be liberally supplied with water 

 during dry weather. A slight protection throughout the winter will be bene- 

 ficial. An occasional spraying with Bordeaux mixture, which should be applied 

 early in the growing season, usually prevents the disease, which is prevalent 

 in some localities. We offer the best Double, Fringed and Single sorts under: 

 Double White Double Yellow Double Maroon 



Double Rose Double Red Double Mixed 



Newport Pink. A charming variety, for which we were awarded a cer- 

 tificate of merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. It is of 



strong, vigorous habit, producing colossal spikes of very double pure pink 



flowers, a shade that is eagerly sought for in all classes of plants. 

 Allegheny. Mammoth flowers, wonderfully formed of loosely arranged 



fringed petals. The colors vary from the palest shrimp-pink to deep red. 



Mixed colors only. 

 Single. Many prefer the single-flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually of 



freer growth than the doubles, and Dresent a very handsome appearance 



when covered with their artistic blossoms. We can supply the singles in 



mixed colors only. 

 Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.? 



Hypericum (St. John's Wort) 



Moserianum. A most desirable border plant, of free and graceful habit, 



producing long slender, much-branched stems, leafy to the base and all 



drooping towards the ends, apparently from the weight of the flowers and 



buds, although the flowers face, so none of their beauty is lost. It is 



marvelously free-flowering, of large size, measuring from 2 to 2j inches 



in diameter; in color a rich golden yellow, which is rendered still more 



effective by the numerous yellow stamens and crimson anthers, and 



blooms continuously the entire season; 2 feet. 

 Patulum Henryi. Of shrub-like habit. 2| to 4 ft. high, large clear 



yellow flowers in July and August. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100 



Iberis (Hardy Candytuft) 



Sempervirens. Most desirable dwarf plants (8 to 10 inches), with ever- 

 green foliage, which is completely hidden with dense heads of pure white 

 flowers early in the spring. 



Sempervirens, Little Gem. A perfect gem of very dwarf habit, not 

 over 6 inches high with masses of white flowers in May; a most valuable 

 rock plant. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 



IllCarvillea (Hardy Cloxinia; 



Delavayi. An interesting and showy plant for the hardy border, producing 

 large gloxinia-like, rose-colored flowers on 15 to 18 inch high stems during 

 June and July. Succeeds either in sun or shade, but should be well pro- 

 tected with leaves or litter during the winter. 50 cts. each. 



VARIOUS IRIS Newport Pink Hollyhock' 



We offer below some of the very finest species and varieties: 



Cristata {Crested Dwarf Iris). A tiny native species growing 

 from 4 to 6 inches high with delicate, richly marked pale lilac 

 flowers, blooms late in May and June; fine for the rockery or 

 edge of border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Interregna Fritjof. Standards lavender, falls violet-blue. 



— Gerda. Standards creamy yellow, falls darker, veined yellow. 



— Spectabilis. Rich, free-flowering, violet-purple. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; set of 3 for 75 cts. 



Ochroleuca Gigantea. Forms large clumps succeeding in 

 almost any position, producing late in May numerous 3 feet 

 high stems with an abundance of very distinct creamy yellow 

 flowers. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Pallida Dalmatica Princess Beatrice. This is the true 

 type of pallida Dalmatica and still one of the most attractive 

 and satisfactory all around varieties, with flowers of large size; 

 both standards and falls of a clear lavender blue shading to a 

 pale silvery blue at the base and sweetly scented. It is of strong 

 vigorous growth over three feet high with unusually heavy 

 glaucous foliage. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Pallida Dalmatica foliis variegatis. This beautiful variety 

 is conspicuous on account of its striking variegated foliage, which 

 is of a glaucous green with broad bands of creamy yellow, every 

 leaf being well marked; it is of free growth, attains a height of 

 2 feet and is very attractive, even when not in flower, its blooms 

 are of a clear lavender blue the same as its parent. $1.00 each. 



Pseudacorus. The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for 

 marshes and water courses. May and June, 4 feet. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Pumila Hybrida. A cross between I. pumila and /. germanica, 

 very showy. Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. 



— — Cyanea. Rich royal purple with blackish shadings. 

 Floribunda. Creamy yellow. 



The Bride. Pure white. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. One each of 3 sorts for 75 cts. 

 Sibirica Orientalis. Rich, violet-blue; very free. June, 

 3§ feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



— — Snow Queen. A variety of great merit; flowers snow 

 white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



— — Perry's Blue. Very large, clear blue flowers on stout 

 stiff stems, a vigorous free grower and very free-flowering, one 

 of the best for cutting. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Iris are continued on pages 184 and 185 



