HENRY A. DREER, 
Helenium—Helen’s Flower 
Helenium—Helen’s Flower HP] 
These are strong-growing perennials which are perfectly hardy. 
The plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall and within a few years after sowing 
develop into clumps of considerable size. They do well in almost 
any kind of soil and are useful in the hardy border, bearing a 
truly enormous quantity of showy flowers during the late summer 
and fall. 
2711 Autumnale superbum. Golden yellow flowers arranged 
in large heads. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 
2713 Riverton Gem. The flowers open as old gold and terra 
cotta, changing to Wallflower red; 3 feet. A beautiful variety. 
Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 
2714 Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon yellow with a large 
purplish black cone. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 
Helianthemum mutabile 
Helianthemum—Rock or Sun Rose [AP] A 
2717 Mutabile. Exceedingly pretty, low growing, evergreen 
plants about 12 inches high, forming broad clumps which during 
their flowering season, June and July, are quite hidden by a mass 
of bloom. Well adapted to the front of the border, the rockery, 
or a dry, sunny bank. Choice mixed varieties. Pkt. 10c; 
special pkt. 30c. 
Heliotrope—Cherry Pie 
This is a fine tender perennial flowering during the whole 
season. Many gardeners, however, use it as an annual bedding 
plant. Seed started indoors in the spring will make fine plants for 
summer blooming. Also fine for pots. 
2734 Roi des Noirs ( King of the Blacks). Deep purple, appear- 
ing as a rich purple-black. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 
2737 Lemoine’s Giant Mixed. Very large and showy flower 
heads in many colors. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 
2736 Regal Mixed. A new variety with gorgeous flower heads. 
Of dwarf compact growth. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
Helianthus—Sunflower ® & 
Remarkable for the stately growth, size, and brilliancy of their 
flowers, making a very good effect among shrubbery and for 
screens. The annual sorts are indispensable for cutting. Sown 
in a sunny spot in April or May they come into bloom early in 
summer and keep up a constant supply of flowers until cut down 
by frost. The small-flowered varieties are extra-fine for cutting. 
2699 Cucumerifolius, 
Stella. This is 
the improved Minia- 
ture Sunflower which 
differs from the type by 
having larger flowers of 
better form. The 
blooms are of regular 
formation with broad, 
pointed, golden yellow 
petals surrounding a 
black disc. The indi- 
vidual blooms measure 
3 inches in diameter. 
The plants grow 5 feet 
in height and bloom 
very profusely. Pkt. 
10c; ¢ oz. 25c. 
Helianthus cucumerifolius, Stella— 
A fine garden plant and splendid 
cutflower 
2700 — New Miniature Mixed. @) The prevailing colors in 
this splendid mixture are pale yellow, golden yellow, and creamy 
white, some with black centers, and all very beautiful. They 
are indispensable for cutting. 4 feet. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c. : 
2702 Red Hybrids. The nearest approach to a real red yet 
introduced. The flowers vary in size and color, running through 
several shades of tawny yellow to rich brownish red. 4 to 6 feet. 
Pkt-10c3 31075 25¢ 
2703 Double Chrysanthemum-Flowered. @ A very fine 
variety growing 7 feet high carrying very large and showy, 
densely double blooms which resemble a huge Chrysanthemum 
or Dahlia in their exquisite form. The flowers are made up of 
thousands of graceful, rich golden yellow petals. Pkt. 10c; 
4 oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 
2704 Globosus fistulosus (Globe or Dahlia Sunflower). @ 
Large, double flowers of a rich saffron color. Fine for the 
background. 6 feet. Pkt. 10c; 4} oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 
Hardy Perennial Sunflowers 
2710 Mixed. [HP] Contains the finest single-flowering hardy 
perennial sorts. Seed sown early will produce flowering plants 
the first year. Splendid for the hardy border as well as for 
cutting. They grow from 4 to 7 feet high, blooming in the fall. 
Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 
Heliopsis—Orange Sunflower [B| 
2731 Pitcheriana. Vigorous plants growing 3 to 4 feet high. 
Perfectly hardy producing throughout the summer and fall 
showy golden yellow blooms 2 inches in diameter. Pkt. 10c; 
special pkt: 25c. 
2732 Scabra zinniae- 
flora. A new double- 
flowering form bearing < 
Zinnia-like flowers of a | ; 
brilliant golden yellow 
color. The plants grow a Sey 
3 to 4 feet high and “a : 
give a fine display in : 
the garden besides 
yielding ample material 
for cutting. Perfectly 
hardy and easy to 
grow. Pkt. 15c; special 
pkt. 30c; } oz. 50c. 
Heliopsis Pitcheriana 
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