HENRY A. DREER, PHILA DELPHIA— FLOWER SEEDS 



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DCLrPHIXIlJMS Hardy Larkspur). 



These are deservedly one of the most popular subjects in the 

 hardy lx)rder, bold, attractive and highly prepossessing plants of 

 easiest culture; perfectly hardy. They will establish themselves 

 in almost any garden soil, but respond quickly to liberal treat- 

 ment. Seed sown in summer will produce plants that will 

 bloom the following season. 



Xew Hybrid Delphiniums. 



:;218 Belladona. The freest and most continuous blooming of 

 all. The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not equalled 

 for delicacy and beauty by any other flower. 25 cts. 

 fier pkt. 



2224 Duke of Connaught. Rich oxford-blue, with a IxiKl 

 white eye. 



22.34 Geneva. Large flowers of a pleasing light blue, with 



white eye. 

 2233 Julia. Gigantic flowers of a pretty corn-flower blue, 



beautifully veined with rose, large pure white eye. 



2241 King of Delphiniums. A rnagniticent variety with ma- 

 sive spikes, well set with semi-double flowers 2 inches i>r 

 more across. Color rich gentian blue with a very con- 

 spicuous white centre. 



2244 Lizzie. Lovely azure-blue with bold yellowish eye. 



2245 Masterpiece. Immense rich gentian-blue flowers with 

 snow-white eye. 



2242 Mrs. Creigtlton. Deep oxford-hlue, centre dark plum 

 with brown eye; a rich dark sort, 



2243 IWme. Violet Qeslin. Perfectly round semi-double 

 flowers of clear blue, lavender centre, bold white eye, 

 evenly arranged on spikes .^ to 6 feet high. 



2246 Queen Wilhelmina. Immense flowers of a soft l:iv 

 ender-blue, flushed rose, with a very conspicuous while 

 eye. 



Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 1.") ct^. 

 per pkt. 

 2249 Collection of a i>acket each of the above 10 Grand Del- 

 phiniums, $1.25. 



Standard Tarieties of Delphiniums. 



PER PKT. 



2223 Chinense {Blue Butterfli/). A distinct and neat 

 variety, growing about 18 inches high, with fine 

 feathery foliage, and producing freely spikes of large 

 blossoms of intense gentian-blue. \ oz., 25 cts ... . 5 



2222 — Album. White-flowered form. J oz., 25 cts. . . 5 



2225 Elatum {Bee Larkspur). Rich blue of various 

 shades with black centres; grows 3 to 5 feet high. J 

 oz., 30 cts 10 



2231 Formosum. Beautiful spikes of lich blue flowers, 

 with a white centre; 2.} feet. Per | oz., 25 cts ... . 5 



2232 — Coelestinum. Exquisite celestial blue, with 

 white centre; a beautiful variety. \ oz., 50 cts. . . . 15 



2236 Qrandiflorum Fl. PI. Finest double mixed in 



great variety of charming colors. \ oz., 50 cts. ... 15 



Gold 3Iedal Hybrid Delphiniums. 



2238 Unquestionably the finest strain of mixed hybrids ever 

 offered. The original stock came from England, and 

 consisted of the best- named varieties. The plants are of 

 strong, vigorous habit, with large flowers in massive 

 spikes, the majority running in the lighter shades of blue. 

 15 cts. per pkt.; \ oz., 50 cts. 



Gold Medal Hybrid Delphiniums. 



DIGITAI^IS (Foxglove). 



Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately 

 growth, succeeding under almost all conditions, and with but 

 little attention will give a wealth of flowers during June and 

 July. They are now used extensively with good effect for 

 naturalizing in shrubberies, the edge of w'oods and other half- 

 shady places. 3 to 5 feet. 

 Gloxinaeflora. This is a fine strain of the ordinary Fox-glove 



D. piirpwea, with handsome spotted Gloxinia-like flowers 



in long spikes. 



2356 Purple. 



2357 Rose. 



2358 White. 



PER PKT. 



\ OZ., 30 cts 10 



\ oz., 30 cts 10 



]^ OZ , .30 cts 10 



2360 Qloxinaflora, Mixed. All colors. \ oz., 25 cts. 5 



2366 Qrandiflora. Light yellow flowers in good spikes. 



} oz. , 25 cts 5 



2367 Maculata Superba. An extra choice strain of 

 beautifully spotted .sorts. J^ oz. , 30 cts 10 



2370 Monstrosa {Mammoth FoxgJnte). Long spikes, 

 surmounted by one enormous flower; very odd; all 

 colors mixed. 4 oz. , 40 cts 



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ECHIXOPS (Globe Thistlei. 



2404 Ruthenicus. Striking hardy perennial plants, with 

 handsome silvery thistle-like foliage and fine steel- 

 blue flowers in round heads, which can be used for 

 cutting. Excellent for the back of the hardy border 

 among other tall plants; 3 to 5 feet 



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For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1915. 



