DREER'S SELECT 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



^^^All plants are forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, purchaser paying charges. 

 We can forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way, add to value of order in accordance with note on page 117. 



ALYSSUM bA,XATILE COMPACTUM, ON RoCKERY 



Acanthus (Bear's Breech) 



Mollis Latifolius. A handsome decorative plant of stately effect, with 

 deeply-toothed, heart-shaped leaves, 2 feet long by 1 foot wide, either for 

 planting as single specimens on the lawn or in the border, or for grouping 

 with other plants for sub-tropical effect, producing 3 feet high spikes of 

 curious rose-colored flowers during August and September. The orna- 

 mentation of the Corinthian column is said to have been suggested by the 

 leaf of this plant. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Achillea (Mllfoil or Yarrow) 



Filipendulina {Fern-leaved Yarrow). A showy sort with dense heads of 



golden yellow flowers. 3 feet. June and July. 

 Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut deep green foliage, 



flowers pink in dense heads; 18 inches high, and flowers all summer. 

 Ptarmica Fl. PI. The Pearl. Pure white flowers borne in the greatest 



profusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high; as a 



summer cut flower it is of great value. 

 — Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the 



flowers, while not quite so large, are of more perfect form, with fuller 



centres, which makes it appear purer in color. 

 Rupestris. A compact low growing Alpine forming cushions of attractive 



silvery foliage and masses of snow white flowers in May and June. 

 Tomentosa (Wooly Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow 



flowers in a multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Aconitum 



(Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 



Aconites form bushy clumps, and are 

 invaluable for planting under trees or in 

 shady or semi-shady positions. 



Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very large pale blue flowers in September 



and October. 

 Lycoctonum. A distinct free flowering pale yellow, blooming in June and July. 2 feet. 

 Napellus Bicolor. Large bl le and white color combination, one of the prettiest. August and 



September. 36 inches. 

 Spark's Variety. The darkest blue of all; 30 inches high; flowers in June. 

 Wilsoni. Tall growing, 5 to 6 feet, very late fall, violet blue flowers; very effective. 

 Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Aethionema (Lebanon Candytuft) 



Persicum. Beautiful shrubby alpines of spreading habit. Deep rose color, flowering from May 



to August, well adapted for the rockery or the border. 12 to IS inches. 

 Iberideum. A free flowering trailer for the rock garden with gray glaucous leaves and W 



white flowers in April and May. 



35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



AgrOStemma (Rose campion) 



Stout, erect-growing plants with silvery foliage, which contrasts well with the showy 

 flowers, which are produced during June and July. 

 CoTonaxiz, (Mullein Pink). Bright rosy-crimson; 2| to 3 feet. 

 —Alba. A pure white variety. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



AjUga (Bugle) 



A useful plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground, particularly in shady 

 positions, as under trees where grass will not grow; flowers in May and June. 6 to 

 8 inches. 



Genevensis. Deep blue flowers. 

 Reptans Multicoloris. Bronzed purple foliage splashed with creamy-white. 



Very attractive. 50 cts. each. 

 Reptans Rubra. Bronzy foliage, blue flowers. 

 Price. Except where noted, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



AlySSUm (MadWort) 



Rostratum. Bright golden yellow flowers in June and July. 1 foot. 

 Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Rockmadwort). An indispensable 



plant for the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high and producing in May masses of 



broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 

 Serpyllifolium. Very dwarf, 4 inches with racemes of pale yellow flowers in June and 



rough hoary leaves valuable for the Rock Garden. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Amsonia 



Salicifolius. A stout, shrub-like plant, growing about 2 feet high, with terminal spikes 

 of light steel-blue flowers in July, desirable to intersperse in clumps in the front row of 

 the shrubbery border. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz 



If unable to find what you want, refer to Index, pag-e 223 



Aconitum 



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