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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



GaILLARDIA Gi'ANDIFIjOKA 



GvpsoPHii.A Panicvlata, Fi.. Pl. 



HFrrHPKA. fSee page 27) 



FXJNKIA (Plantain Uly). 

 Subcordata grandiflora. The Plantain Lilies are among 

 the easiest plants lo manage. Very large and showy; pure 

 white, lily-shapcJ, fragrant flowers in August and September; 

 2J to 3 feet; their broad, massive foliage makes them attrnclive 

 subjects for the border even when not in flower. They succeed 

 equally well in sun or shade. l-Sct':. each; *;i.50per doz. 



GAIL«L,ARDIA (Blanket Flower). 



Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing alwut 



2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny position; 

 beginning to flower in June, ihey continue the entire season. 

 The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is 

 dark red brown, while the jietals are marked with rings of 

 brilliant crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combina- 

 tion of all in one flower; excellent for culling. ]r> cts. each; 

 $l.oO per doz. 



GBRAXIIT^ (Crane'. Bill). 

 Orandiflorum. Pale lilac-blue flowers; 1 foot. 

 Sanguineum. A desiral)le plant, with pretty cut foliage and 

 bright crimson flowers; blr)oms the entire season; 18 inches. 

 1.') cts. each; $1..")0 per doz. 



GVPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath. 



The Gypsopliilas will thrive in anv -^oil in a sutmy |)Osition, 

 and on account 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. 



Paniculata. A beautiful old fashioned plant, possessing a 

 a grace not found in any other perennial. When in bloom 

 during August and September 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 flowers. 



Paniculata Flore Plena (Double -floir<rii,</ Buhi/'s 

 Brenth). This valuable recent introduction is already a 

 firm favorite with many of the leading professional floral deco- 

 rators, who quickly recognized its value for use with other 

 cut flowers. The pretty little double rosette-like flowers are 

 produced during the summer in large branching panicles 2 to 

 3 feet high, and are not only valualile for cutting for immedi- 

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

 months, and in addition to its tjieat value for cutting, it is a 

 most desirable plant in any hardy border. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



RepenS. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with 

 clouds of small while flowers in July and August. 

 Price, except where noted, ].5 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



GEIT^I (Ayen.). 



Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches liit-h and i)ro- 

 ducing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 

 Coccineum. Urilliant scarlet flowers. 15 its. each; $1.50 



per doz. 

 Mrs. Bradshaw. .\ new brilliant large double scarlet variety, 



fully double the size of the type, in bloom duritig the greater 



part of the summer and fall. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



(Sneeze Wort . 



Desirable l>order plants, succeeding in any soil in a sunny 

 location, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, useful for 

 cutting. 

 Autumnale Rubrum. New bright terra cotta red variety; 



August and September; 4 feet. 25 cts. each; S'2.50 per doz. 

 Pumilum riagnificum. A most useful perennial, about 



18 inches high, and smothered with golden-yellow blossoms 



all summer. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



FUNKIA SUBCOBDATA GhANOIFLOKA 



