SPECIALTIES IN FLOVEf. SEEDX 



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i>ulvia, Dreer s Aiaeiica 



Dreer's America Salvia 



Scarlet Sage 



3936 Undoubtedly the earliest, freest, and most continuous 

 bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and what is stiU more im- 

 portant, the most uniform in habit of growth. The bushy 

 plants do not grow over 15 inches high, with the spikes 

 of brilHant scarlet flowers thrown well above the plant, 

 making a total height of about 2 feet. The importance of 

 this uniformity will be appreciated by those who use Scarlet 

 Sage for beds or borders. We grow our own stock from 

 cuttings taken from plants specially selected for uniformity 

 of height, color, and free flowering habit. Pkt. 25c; special 

 pkt. 75c; J oz. $1.50. 



New Salvia farinacea 

 Blue Bedder ii 



3927 A more compact form of this popular perennial Salvia, 

 making it more desirable for bedding. Flowers are a deep 

 blue; hardy with protection. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



For general list of Salvia, see page 101. 



Four Lovely 



Giant -Flowering Scabiosas ® 



3943 Azure Fairy. This is a great specialty with lovely laven- 

 der-blue flowers of extra-large size and most artistic form. 

 Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c. 



3953 Loveliness. A glorious new variety with colors ranging 

 through various tones of dehcate salmon-rose. Undoubtedly 

 the most beautiful Scabiosa ever introduced. Long, stiff 

 stems, and delicately fragrant. Pkt. 15c; j oz. SOc. 



3955 Peachblossom. A new, very large, very double va- 

 riety of a beautiful shade of peachblossom pink. Particu- 

 larly line for cutting. Pkt. lOc; J oz. 30c. 



3957 Shasta. The extra large and fully double blooms are a 

 lovely pure white. Pkt. lOc; i oz. SOc. 



Special Offer. One packet each 

 of these 4 lovely Scabiosas for 35c 



Scabiosa caucasica. Giant Hybridsm 



Isaac House Strain 

 3947 A great improvement over caucasica; more vigorous and 

 producing longer stems with larger, heavier petaled blooms. 

 The flower petals are attractively ruffled and frilled on the 

 edges. The colors range from light to dark blue with lilac 

 predominating. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



Scabiosa Columbaria Pink |hf] 



3946 A new, hardy perennial variety from South Africa, which is 

 superior to the European strain. Has lovely soft pink 

 blooms measuring 2 to 2j inches across. The plants grow 

 1| to 2 feet high. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 



For general list of Scabiosa, see page 102. 



Schizanthus— Bu/?<?r/7y or Fringe Flower ® 

 Giant-Flowering Hybrids 



3968 An extra-select strain specially useful as a pot plant for 

 the house or conservatory. Magnificent blooms the size 

 of a silver dollar in a perfect blend of colors. Remarkably 

 free flowering and presents a beautiful appearance with its 

 myriads of blooms. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



For general list of Schizanlhus, see page 103. 



New Hardy Statice H 

 3989 Caspia. Bears a multitude of small, tender lilac flowers. 

 Long spikes, 2 to 3 feet high. The best perennial variety. 

 Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 

 3991 Dumosa. Produces dense clusters of bright silvery gray 

 flowers. Very showy. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 

 For general list of Statice, see page 103. 



Early Giant Imperial Stock 



New Early Giant Imperial Stocks ® 



A strain of early-flowering Winter or Brompton Stocks forming 

 much-branched plants about 2 J feet high and carrying numerous 

 spikes closely set with very large, double, delightfully fragrant 

 flowers. If sown in February or March will bloom from midsum- 

 mer until frost. 



4041 Antique Copper. An entirely new shade — rich Hellebore 

 red. Most attractive. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 



4053 Buttercup. A richer and deeper tone of yellow than 

 Golden Ball, throwing long spikes well covered with extra 

 large blooms. The percentage of doubles is exceptionally 

 high. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



4061 Elk's Pride. A fine clear shade of rich royal purple. 

 Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 



4054 Shasta. A giant, vigorous, robust, glistening white Stock 

 with long stems and very large robust blooms. Comes very 

 double. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



4042 Old Rose. A very beautiful shade of old rose. Of extra 

 large size. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 



Special Offer. One packet each of the 



5 New Early Giant Imperial Stocks for 85c. 



For general list of Stocks, sec page 106. 



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