DREER’S SELECT 
Hardy Perennial Plants 
A Harpy 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 
and 
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS SUITABLE FOR THE ROCK GARDEN 
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 witha 
list of suitable plants for positions either in sun or shade. Also a list of plants suitable for Rock Gardens with general advice on the con- 
struction and care of same. We will be pleased to send this leaflet 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 
and Rock 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 assortment varies at 
different periods during the planting season. 
HARDY PERENNIALS FOR BORDER 
OR GARDEN PLANTING 
12idistinctispecies:wounjselectionsae mee eee eee $2 50 
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50 distinct species and varieties, our selection............. 9 00 
100 distinct species and varieties, our selection.............18 00 
HARDY PERENNIALS SUITABLE 
FOR ROCK GARDENS 
1'2"distinct species, our selection’. .c-se =. eee ee $3 00 
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50 distinct species and varieties, our selection ............ 12 00 
100 distinct species and varieties, our selection ............ 20 00 
NOTE—AII Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by 
parcel post add to value of order in accordance with rates given on page 119 and on Order Blank, 
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