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HARDY PERENNIAL PIANTS 



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Newtort Pink Hollyhock 



i IberiS (Hardy Candytuft) 



Sempervirens. Most desirable dwarf plants (8 to 10 inches) 



with evergreen foliage, which is completely hidden by dense 

 heads of pure white flowers early in the spring. 

 Sempervirens, Little Gem. A perfect gem of very dwarf 

 habit, not over 6 inches high with masses of white flowers, in 

 May; a most valuable rock plant. 



25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris Tectorum 



This is frequently referred to as the "Roof Iris" of Japan where 

 it is grown on many thatched roofs of the cottages. A beautiful 

 species from Japan and China which, while it has proven hardy 

 as far north as Philadelphia, should be carefully protected with 

 a good covering of leaves during winter; 12 inches high flowering 

 during June. 

 Tectorum. Delicately crested flowers of a beautiful shade 



of blue. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 — Album. A rare white flowered form. 60 cts. each; $6.00 



per doz. 



For Select Collections of Iris 



Germanica and Japanese Iris 



See Pages 185 and 186 



Dreer's Superb Hollyhocks 



Stately, majestic, hardy plants, from 6 to 8 feet high, which are a necessary 

 part of every old-fashioned garden, and should also find a place interspersed 

 with shrubbery, as clumps on the lawn or in the mixed border, where their 

 colossal spikes of bloom produce bold and showy effects, which cannot be 

 secured with any other flowering plant. 



The Hollyhock requires a deeply dug, well-drained soil, enriched with 

 thoroughly decaj'ed manure, and should be liberally supplied with water 

 during dry weather. A slight protection throughout the winter will be 

 beneficial. An occasional spraying with Bordeaux mixture, which should 

 be applied early in the growing season, usually prevents the disease, which 

 is prevalent in some localities. We offer the best Double, Fringed and 

 Single sorts under: 



Double White Double Yellow Double Maroon 



Double Rose Double Red Double Mixed 



Newport Pink. A charming variety, for which we were awarded a Certifi- 

 cate of Alerit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. It is of 

 strong, vigorous habit, producing colossal spikes of very double pure pink 

 flowers, a shade that is eagerly sought for in all classes of plants. 

 Allegheny. Mammoth flowers, wonderfully formed of loosely arranged 

 fringed petals. The colors vary from the palest shfimp-pink to deep red. 

 Mixed colors only. 

 Single. Many prefer the single-flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually of 

 freer growth than the doubles, and present a very handsome appearance 

 when covered with their artistic blossoms. We can supply the singles in 

 mixed colors only. 

 Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; S2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Iris Pallida Dalmatica 



Princess Beatrice. This is the true type of Pallida Dalmatica and still 

 one of the most attractive and satisfactory all around varieties, with 

 flowers of large size; both standards and falls of a clear lavender blue 

 shading to a pale silvery blue at the base and sweetly scented. It is of 

 strong vigorous growth over three feet high with unusually heavy glaucous 

 foliage. Early June. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Iris Interregna 



An interesting type, the result of crossing /. germanica with /. pumiU 

 hybrida. They bloom earlier than the German Iris, and the flowers combine 

 perfection of form with large size and clear and decided colors. The foliage 

 is dwarf, and maintains its freshness throughout the season. The flower 

 stems are almost 18 inches high, holding the flowers well above the foliage. 

 Fritjof. Standards lavender, falls satiny violet-blue. 

 Helge. Standards creamy yellow, falls darker, veined yellow. 

 SpectabiliS. Rich, free-flowering, violet-purple. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 3 for 65 cts. 



Iris Sibirica 



Orientalis. Rich, violet-blue; very free and one of the best. June; 3j 



feet. 

 Snow Queen. A variety of great m.erit; forms an attractive plant; flowers 



snow white. June, i\ feet. 

 Perry's Blue. A comparatively new variety with very large, clear blue 



flowers on stout stiff stems, a vigorous free grower and very free-flowering, 



one of the best for cutting. June, i\ feet. 



35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Set of 3 varieties,. $1.00. 



Iris Pumila Hybrida 



A cross between /. pumila and I. germanica. Very showy. 

 Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. 

 Caerulea. Very early light blue. 

 Cyanea. Rich violet purple. % 



Excelsa. Good pale lemon j'ellow. 

 Schneekuppe. Pure white. 

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



Set of 4 for 65 cts. 



Iris Cristata (Crested Dwarf Iris) 



A tiny native species growing from 4 to 6 inches high with 

 delicate, richly marked pale lilac flowers, blooms late in May and 

 June; fine for the rockery or edge of border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris Pseudacorus 



The common yeUow Water Flag, suitable for marshes and 

 water courses. May and June; 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



New Dawn the Everblooming Dr. Van Fleet Rose. See page 134 



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