HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



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Hbliopsis Scabka Zinni^flora 



GEUM (Aven«). 

 Coccineum. Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches 

 high, and producing showy, briUiant scarlet flowers from May 

 to July, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



GIL,L<E!NIA (Bowman's Root). 



Trifoliata. A strong-growing perennial; admirable for the 

 border or for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome 

 trifoliate foliage and numerous white flowers, tinged with 

 pink; July; 3 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



ORXAMENXAI. GRASSES. 



Arrhenatherum bulbosum variegatum. A pretty dwarf 

 tufted Grass; leaves green and white; 6 to 8 inches. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 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. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz, 



Festuca Qlauca {Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted 

 Grass, with glaucous foliage; 8 to 10 inches. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Pennisetum Japonicum {Hardy Fountain Grass). This 

 variety grows about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright 

 green, while the cylindrical flower heads, carried well above 

 the foliage, are tinged with bronze purple, one of the most 

 valuable hardy grasses. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $12.00 

 per 100, 



Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata {Variegated Ribbon 

 Grass, or Gardener' s Garters). Large variegated foli- 

 age; an excellent grass for bordering large beds; 12 to 15 

 inches. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 



Uniola Latifolia {Spike Grass). One of the finest of our 

 native Grasses; 3 to 4 feet high, with very ornamental flat 

 beads in graceful drooping panicles. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



GYPSOPHII^A (Baby's Breath). 



The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on ac- 

 count of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers should 

 be in every garden. 



Cerastioides. A fine variety for the rockery, growing but 3 inches 

 high, and producing from June to August small white flowers marked 

 with pink. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



A beautiful old-fashioned 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, forming a beautiful gauze-like appearance. 

 When cut it is. exquisite in combination with other flow- 

 ers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Pankulata Flore Plena {Double-flowering Baby's 

 Breath). This comparatively recent introduction is 

 being grown by the tens of thousands to supply the lead- 

 ing professional decorators with most valuable material to use in con- 

 nection with other cut flowers. The pretty little double rosette-like 

 flowers are produced through July and August in large branching 

 panicles 2 to 3 feet high, and are not only valuable for cutting for 

 immediate use, but can be cut and dried, retaining their beauty for 

 months, and in addition to its great value for cutting it is a most de- 

 sirable plant in any hardy border. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; 

 .00 per 100. 



HEL,IA]VTmJS (Hardy Sunflowers), 



The perennial sunflowers are among the most effective hardy plants for large 

 borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. They are re- 

 markably free-flowering, will succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative 

 purposes, or as cut flowers during the summer and autumn. 



QIganteus. A native variety with medium-sized bright canary- 

 yellow flowers in September and October; 6 feet. 

 Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers, with downy white 



foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 feet. 

 Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized 



single golden-yellow flowers during September. 

 Rigidus Japonicus. One of the most desirable varieties, be- 

 ginning to bloom early in July and continuing until fall; 

 flowers golden-yellow, with dark centres; 5 feet. 

 Wolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering varieties, 



with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet. 

 Price, Any of the above, 20 cts. each. $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 

 per 100. One each of the 5 sorts for 85 cts. 



IIEL.IOPSIS (Orange Sunflower). 



Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to 

 flower earlier in the season; July and August; of dwarfer habit, 

 rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 

 Pitcheriana. A desirable variety. The flowers are of a 

 beautiful deep golden yellow, about two inches in diameter, of 

 very thick texture and a useful cut flover. 

 Pitcheriana Semi^plena. A semi-double form of the above. 

 Scabra Zinniaeflora. A new double-flowering form of the 

 Orange Sunflower, growing about 24 inches high, and pro- 

 ducing golden-yellow flowers closely resembling a Zinnia in 

 form; desirable for cutting, (See cut.) 

 Price. Any of the above, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 

 per 100. 



Heliopsis Scabra "Excelsa." 



A new variety with very rich chrome-yellow flowers, turning 

 to a bright yellow as they mature. These are almost double, 

 having from 4 to 5 rows of petals, and are produced very pro- 

 fusely. The plant is of robust growth, about 3 feet high, and 

 from mid-July to the end of August makes an effective display. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



