HENRY A. DREER, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
Rainbow Corn—Zea japonica ® 
2662 Variegata. An effective and ornamental foliage plant. 
The plants grow about 5 feet high. They have prettily varie- 
gated foliage, the leaves being striped with bright green, silvery 
white, rose-purple, and sulphur yellow. Makes a pretty dividing 
line between the vegetable and flower garden. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
Rhodanthe—Swan River Everlasting ® 
3860 Mixed Colors. A charming annual which succeeds best in 
a light rich soil and in a warm sheltered position. Also splendid 
for pot culture. 
bouquets. 
Valuable for garden display and for winter 
Grows one foot high. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 25c. 
Ricinus—Castor Oil Bean ® 
These are very interesting and picturesque plants with large 
tropical foliage and brilliantly colored fruits. They are splendid 
for the background, as lawn specimens, and for massing, requiring 
a rich soil and a sunny situation where they have ample moisture. 
An imposing variety growing 5 feet tall 
The foliage color 
3862 Cambodgensis. 
with stems and leaf stalks a shiny ebony. 
varies as the plants grow. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
3863 Gibsoni. This has beautiful rich red foliage and grows 5 
feet high. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 
3866 Panormitanus. 
mense rich dark brown leaves. 
A strong grower, 6 feet high, with im- 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 50c. 
Rich blood red stalks and flower clusters. 
Pkt. 10c;.0z. 25c. 
3865 Sanguineus. 
Very vigorous; 7 feet high. 
3867 Red Spire. Particularly attractive, forming bushy plants 
6 feet high with broad, palmate leaves of bronzy green having 
prominent red ribs and veins. Crimson fruits. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c 
3870 Zanzibariensis. A gorgeous species with truly gigantic 
leaves. Includes light and dark green as well as dark-colored 
plants. 8 feet high. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 75c. 
3869 Ricinus Collection. One packet each 
of the above 6 varieties, value 60c, for 40c. 
3880 Mixed. Allsorts. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; } lb. 60c. 
Rosemary #2 A 
3895 Rosmarinus officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb 
with a delightful fragrance. The flowers are light blue and are 
borne profusely on plants about 2 feet high. It should be planted 
in a warm dry situation and given a little protection during the 
Pkt. 10c; } oz. 40c. 
severe winter weather. 
Rudbeckia, My Joy 
Rudbeckia-_Conciower ® & Bz] © 
3900 My Joy (New). @ This is 
the finest annual Rudbeckia in 
existence. Forms bushy plants 2 
feet high covered from midsum- 
mer until frost with extra large, 
rich golden yellow blooms with a 
dark center cone. Very outstand- 
ing. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c; 
+ oz. 60c. 
3901 Bicolor superba. ()Dense 
bushy plants 2 feet high covered 
with golden yellow flowers with 
a brown disc. Very effective in 
the garden besides giving a fine 
lot of showy cut flowers. Pkt. 10c; 
4 oz. 25c. 
3902 Newmani. HP] Bright 
orange-yellow petals and a large 
black cone in the center. Grows 
3 feet tall and blooms in the 
autumn. Pkt. 15c;special pkt. 40c. 
3903 Purpurea (Giant Purple 
Coneflower). [HP] Large, reddish 
purple flowers 4 inches across 
with a black-purple cone. Blooms 
all summer long. 3 feet high. 
Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 
Rudbeckia purpurea 
Sanvitalia—Creeping Zinnia @A 
3938 Procumbens fi. pl. The 
popular name Creeping Zinnia 
refers to the creeping growth 
and the Zinnia-like form of the 
flowers. Fine for dwarf beds, 
edges, or for borders. They 
also are good in vases, baskets, 
etc. Showy bright yellow 
double blooms during the sum- 
mer and early fall. Pkt. 10c; 
special pkt. 50c. 
Sanvitalia—Creeping Zinnia 
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