180 /AENRY A-DREERS 
Gypsophila (Baby’s Breath) 
The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, 
and on account of their gracefully arranged large panicles of 
minute flowers should be in every garden. 
Bristol Fairy. A new variety of American introduction. 
An improvement on the well-known double-flowering form 
Paniculata fl. pl.; for description, also colored illustration, 
see page 192. Strong roots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Paniculata. This is the favorite old-fashioned single 
flowering variety, a plant possessing a grace not found in 
any other perennial. When in bloom during July and 
August it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, 
and as much through, of minute pure white flowers, form- 
ing a beautiful gauze-like appearance. When cut it is. 
exquisite in combination with other flowers. 
Paniculata Flore Plena. The original double-flowering 
form; the flowers of which are not only larger but of a purer 
white than the single-flowering sort, these may be cut and 
dried, retaining their beauty for many months; a valuable 
subject for the hardy border. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with 
clouds of small white flowers in July and August. 
— Rosea. A pink-flowered form of the above. 
Price, except where noted. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 
: Geum (Avens) 
Pretty border plants, growing about 15 to 18 inches high, 
and producing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to 
July. 
Atrococcineum fl. pl. Brilliant scarlet double flowers. 
Lady Stratheden. A counterpart of Mrs. Bradshaw, 
except in color, the large double flowers being of a rich 
golden yellow. 
Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet. 
GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA EL. PL. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Hardy Ornamental Grasses 
The ornamental grasses can be used with telling effect, either as individual specimens in the border or on the lawn; large beds or 
borders planted entirely to the different varieties are attractive; they can also be used to advantage interspersed in the shrubbery border 
or planted in clumps on the margin of ponds or lakes. 
Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. Forms a dense tuft 6 to 
8 inches high with prettily variegated green and white leaves; a splendid 
edging plant. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Arundo Donax (Great Reed). A magnificent variety, growing to a height 
of 20 feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Variegata. A beautiful variegated form, foliage white and green; 8 
to 10 feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome Grass, with narrow 
glaucous silvery foliage; well adapted for the border or the edge of beds 
containing taller sorts; 2 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, with 
narrow foliage; of a bright green color, with a silvery midrib; 6 to 7 feet. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, 
striped green, white and often pink or yellow. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Eulalia Japonica Zebrina (Zebra Grass). The long blades of this variety 
are marked with broad yellow bands across the leaf. It makes a very at- 
tractive specimen plant for the lawn; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted grass with distinct 
blue-green foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). The most effective of all the 
ornamental grasses. Its large silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 10 
feet high during the late summer and fall. This plant is well known to sum- 
mer visitors to California where it is one of the features in many gardens. 
It can be grown equally well here and established plants can remain in the 
open ground if well protected. We offer extra strong plants of flowering size 
in 7 inch tubs, $2.50 each. 
Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). This variety grows 
about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright green, while the cylindrical 
flower heads are tinged with bronzy purple; one of the most valuable hardy 
grasses. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata (Variegated Ribbon Grass or Gardener’s 
Garters). Large variegated foliage; an excellent grass for bordering large : 
beds; 12 to 15 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. GEum 
Do not fail to include Dreer’s De Luxe Delphiniums in your garden this season 
