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PHLOX DRUMMONDI 



The annual Phlox is a native of Texas, and is known as 

 "Texan Pride." One of the most brilliant and at the same 

 time one of the easiest and most satisfactory plants which can 

 readily be grown from seed. Grows and thrives in anj' kind 

 of soil if given a sunny position, but prefers a light, rich loam. 

 Seed may be sown in the open ground any time after danger 

 from frost is past. They may be used in a variety of ways, 

 such as a carpet to beds of Roses, in boxes, vases, etc.; but it 

 is when grown in masses, that they show to best advantage. 



Select Large-flowering Sorts 



(Phlox Drummondi Grandiflora) 



This is the finest type, having the largest heads of blooms 

 as well as the largest individual flowers, of strong, sturdy 

 growth, attaining a height of 12 to 15 inches. 



PER } OZ. PER PKr. 



3601 Snow White SO 50 SO 10 



3602 Shell Pink 50 10 



3603 Deep Rose 50 10 



3604 Bright Scarlet 50 10 



3605 Rich Crimson 50 10 



3806 Primrose 50 10 



3607 Soft Lilac 50 10 



3619 Collection of pkt. each of the above 7 colors for 50 cts. 



3620 Choicest Mixed, Large-flowering. Contains all 

 of the colors noted above as well as a great many others 

 and makes a very showy bed or border. J oz., 40 cts.; 

 oz., $1.25 SO 10 



Dwarf Phlox (Nana Compacta) 



This strain is of dwarf, compact habit, making neat sym- 

 metrical plants six to eight inches high. Desirable as a pot 

 plant, also excellent for bedding or edging. 

 3631 Mixed colors, i oz., 75 cts SO 15 



Pextstemon Gloxinhoides Sens.^tion 



Dreer's Select L.^rge-flowerixg Phlox Drummu.\di 



Star Phlox (P- Cuspidata) PER PKT. 



3640 Of dwarf habit, with very pretty star-shaped flowers. 

 A novel variety; mixed colors; 1 foot, j oz., 40 cts. . .SO 10 



Hardy Perennial Phlox (p- Decussata) 



3641 Hardy herbaceous perennial and quite distinct from the 

 varieties of Phlox Drummondi offered above, which are 

 annuals. The seed we send out has been saved from 

 our own unrivalled collection, and is supplied in mix- 

 ture only. 75 cts. per J oz IS 



PaSSiflora (Passion Flower) 

 3440 Coerulea. The beautiful blue Passion Flower, 

 one of the lovliest climbers, it is hardy south of 

 Washington, in the north it should be Wintered in a well 

 protected cold frame or cool greenhouse and planted 

 out when the weather gets warm. Easily grown 



from seed 15 



PentstemOn (Beard Tongue) 



3531 Blue Gem. A splendid hardy perennial variety. 

 Growing about one to two feet high with flowers of a 

 very bright blue color, June to August. Particularly 

 desirable for rock gardens. 5 pkts. for SI 00 25 



3532 Gloxinioides "Sensation." As a bedding plant 

 this takes rank with the Petunia, Phlox. 'etc. It grows 

 about 30 inches high, every branch being a spike of 

 large. Gloxinia-like flowers in a very wide range of 

 bright colors, including rose, red, carmine, cherry, 

 pink, lilac, purple, etc. Hardy with protection. 

 i oz., 50 cts 15 



3533 Barbatus Torreyii. Spikes of brilliant coral red, 

 June to August; 3 to 4 feet. Hardy perennial, j oz., 

 50 cts 10 



3540 Grandiflora Mixed. A splendid mixture of free 



flowering sorts in a good range of colors. Hardy 10 



PhySOStegia (False Dragon Head) 



3651 Virginica. One of the prettiest hardy perennials, and gaining in 

 popularity as it becomes better known. It forms dense bushes, 3 to 

 4 feet high, bearing freely during the summer months spikes of 

 delicate pink tubular flowers not unlike a gigantic heather, j oz.. 

 50 cts IS 



3652 —Alba. A pretty white-flowered form of the above 15 



Milady's House Plants (Palmerj, 100 instructive pictures, $1.25 per copy, postpaid 



