
HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 

Alyssum, Carpet of Snow 
Annual Alyssum © A 
Sweet Alyssum, Madwort 
1071 Carpet of Snow. Of dwarf, com- 
pact habit, but 4 inches tall. It begins 
‘to bloom when quite small and theplants 
are a solid mass of white from spring 
to late autumn. It is the best white- 
flowering edging plant to be had. 
Pkt. 10c; ¢ oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. 
1073 Compactum minimum. This 
special strain of Alyssum is most desir- 
able on account of its extremely dwarf, 
compact growth. The plants grow about 
2% inches tall and are covered with 
white blooms throughout the summer 
and fall. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. 
1075 Lilac Queen Improved. A very 
pretty, deep lavender-lilac. Of dwarf, 
compact habit; 6 inches tall. Pkt. 10c; 
% oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. 
1077 Tom Thumb or Little Gem 
(Benthami compactum). Of dwarf, com- 
pact growth; excellent for edging; white 
flowers; 6 inches. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; 
oz. 75c. 
1079 Sweet Alyssum (A. maritimum). 
Of trailing habit, covered with white 
flowers all season long. 9 inches. 
Pkt. 10c; $ oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 
1078 Dwarf Violet Queen 
This new annual Sweet Alyssum 
is indeed surprisingly beautiful be- 
cause the dwarf compact plants are 
simply covered with unique bright 
violet-blue flowers throughout the 
summer and fall. 
Pkt. 15c; large 
pkt. 40c; ¢ oz. 75c. ; 

Hardy Alyssum fz A 
1085 Saxatile compactum (Basket of 
Gold, Gold Tuft, Rock Madwort). This 
exquisite hardy perennial is indispens- 
able for it brings to the April garden 
glorious masses of bright yellow blooms 
arranged so densely that no foliage is 
visible. It is perfectly hardy and is 
valuable for the border or rock garden. 
1 foot. Pkt. 10c; + oz. 40c. 



Amaranthus—4maranth © 
Annuals with brilliant foliage thriving 
best in a warm, sunny location and a soil 
that is not too rich but contains an ample 
supply of lime. 3 to 5 feet tall. 
1091 Sumrise. Bronzy crimson foliage 
terminated by a large tuft of bright 
scarlet-carmine leaves. Very effective 
in any border or bed. Pkt. 10c; large 
pkt. 25c. 
1093 Tricolor splendens (Joseph’s 
Coat). Showy foliage variegated with 
shades of bronze, green, scarlet, and 
gold. Pkt. 10c; 4 oz. 25c. 
+ Ampelopsis 52 © § 
Boston or Japanese Ivy 
1099 Veitchi. A hardy perennial climber 
with olive green leaves which turn to 
bright scarlet in the autumn. Highly 
valued for covering brick or stone walls. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c. 

Anagallis grandiflora, Mixed 
Anagallis—Primpernel 
Poor Man’s Weather Glass ® A 
A showy annual of compact habit, 
growing 6 to 9 inches tall. Covered dur- 
ing the summer and fall with masses of 
charming star-shaped blooms. 
1101 Deep Rich Blue. This gives a 
lovely display and the deep rich blue 
color of the flowers stands out beauti- 
fully from the bright green foliage. 
Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 30c; | oz. 50c. 
1102 Terra-Cotta Red. A rare color 
among the annual flowers and very 
showy. Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 30c; 
% oz. 50c. 
1100 Grandiflora, Mixed. Includes an 
unusual range of attractive colors such 
as ecru, pink, orange, scarlet, etc. Pkt. 
10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
The Book of 
Garden Magic 
(Biles). This is the revised edition 
of this handsome and helpful book. 
Gives full and authoritative direc- 
tions on all phases of gardening.: 
Contains many helpful drawings that 
explain the text most vividly. 
$2.95 postpaid 




Philadelphia, Pa. 



Anchusa capensis, Blue Bird 
Anchusa © & | © 
Alkanet, Sea Bugloss 
1103 Capensis Blue Bird (Cape 
Forget-Me- Not). ©@) Brilliant indigo 
blue flowers on compact plants 15 
inches tall. Blooms throughout the 
summer. Pkt. 10c; $ oz. 25c; oz. 75c. 
1105 Italica Dropmore Variety. 
Rich Gentian blue flowers on plants 
3 to 5 feet tall. Perfectly hardy. 
Pkt. 10c; + oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. 
1108 Opal. [HP] Stately plants 6 feet tall 
with imposing large light blue flowers 
borne in attractive trusses during June 
and July. Pkt. 15c; ¢ oz. 40c. 

A nemone—Windflower 
1117 St. Brigid. @ Glorious semi- 
double and double flowers in a wonder- 
ful array of brilliant colors. Blooms in 
June. 18 inches. Protect in winter. 
Pkt. 15c; large pkt. 50c. 

Anthemis, Kelwayi 
Anthemis 
Golden Marguerite 
1123 Kelwayi. Bears all summer long 
showy daisy-like golden yellow blooms 
which are excellent for cutting. 2 feet. 
Pkt. 10c; large pkt. 30c. 


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