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DREER'S FLOWER SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING 



SCABIOSA CAUCASICA 



Potentilla (Cinquifoii) 



Hardy Perennial Scabiosas PE r PK t 



3941 Caucasica {Blue Bonnet). One of the handsomest of hardy 

 perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the blooms lasting a 

 long time in water; color soft lavender-blue; 3 feet §0 25 



3942 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy plants, 2\ 

 feet in height, and bearing on long, wiry stems beautiful, artistic, 

 lavender-blue flowers; a fine cut flower, i oz., 30 cts 10 



3946 Columbaria. A new hardy perennial variety from South 

 Africa, a very superior form to the European species, producing 

 freely flowers measuring 2 to 2J inches across, of a beautiful 

 delicate mauve and soft pink; a fine hardy border plant; 1\ to 2 

 feet. Mixture containing both colors 25 



SchizantllUS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially 

 adapted to bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a heavier growth. 

 The seeds germinate quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from sowing. 

 The florescence is such as to completely obscure the foliage, making the plant 

 a veritable pyramid of the most delicate and charming bloom. The Schizan- 

 thus make admirable pot plants for the house in late winter and early spring. 

 For this purpose sow in the autumn. 



3967 Dwarf Large-flowered. A new variety, forming compact 

 pyramidal plants a foot high, literally covered with large, beauti- 

 ful, orchid-like flowers in a bewildering range of color, j oz., 

 40 cts SO 15 



Charming hardy perennial plants for the border, with brilliant 

 single or double flowers, mostly in orange, red and crimson tones, 

 that are produced in profusion from June to August; succeeds 

 in any soil; 18 inches. 



3775 Double Hybrids 



3776 Single Hybrids. Many colors 



PER PET. 



All colors SO 25 



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3968 Wisetonensis. A variety largely used as a pot 

 plant for the house or conservatory. It is remarkably 

 free-flowering, and presents a beautiful appearance 

 with its nryriads of blooms, the ground color of which 

 is white, dotted with delicate rose, i oz., 50 cts 15 



3970 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type, 

 which forms pretty plants 18 inches high with fine 

 foliage and covered with bloom throughout the 

 summer. \ oz., 25 cts 10 



Rudbeckia (Cone Flower) 



Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow and thrive 

 anywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, which are well suited for 

 cutting. 



3902 Newmani. One of the finest of autumn-flowering 

 perennials, bearing large flowers. Bright orange- 

 yellow petals surrounding a large black cone SO 15 



3903 Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-flower). A most in- 

 teresting hardy perennial, producing all summer 

 large, showy reddish-purple flowers, about 4 inches 

 across 15 



Hardy Salvias 



3928 Azurea Grandifiora. A hardy perennial variety, 

 producing during August and September spikes of 

 pretty sky blue flowers in great profusion. 2 to 3 

 feet 15 



3929 Farinacea. A perennial variety, usually grown as 

 an annual. The fine light blue flowers are borne on 

 long spikes held above the foliage; makes a good blue 

 line; 2 to 3 feet 15 



3930 Sclarea. A beautiful and effective hardy biennial variety, 

 growing 3 to 4 feet high with immense loosely arranged spikes 

 of attractive old rose shading to white floral leaves, produced 

 through July and August IS 



SapOnaHa (Bouncing Bet) 



3939 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock plant, pro- 

 ducing during the summer months masses of small, bright rose 

 flowers; 9 inches 10 



Cut-and-Come-Agatn Stocks 



For Complete List and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1930 



