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Cheiranthus— Wfl/Z^ou'cf 



Allioni {Siberian or Fairy Wallflower). An attractive rock plant 



growing about 12 inches high covered with brilliant orange 



flowers in June. Very showy. 

 Cheiri. These old-fashioned sweet-scented Wallflowers which 



we supply in choicest mixed colors vary from yellow to bronzy 



reds and browns. May; 12 to 15 inches. 



Either of the above: 300 each; $3.00 per doz. ; $22.50 per 100. 



Convallaria— LiVy of the Valley 



Majalis. This popular and fragrant subject is often starved and 

 relegated to some poor, out-of-the-way comer, but, like most 

 other plants, repays for being well treated. If the bed is given 

 a liberal topdressing of well-decayed manure in fall or early 

 spring, it will show the eflfect by increased size, number, and 

 vigor of the flowers. We offer strong dumps, especially suited 

 for outdoor planting. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 



Dreer'i; De Luxe Delphiniums 



Delphinium— Hardy Larkspur 



These are deservedly one of the most popular subjects in the 

 hardy border. They are of easiest culture, perfectly hardy, and 

 they will establish themselves in almost any garden soil, but 

 respond quickly to liberal treatment. 



Dreer's De Luxe Hybrids. Unquestionably the finest strain 

 of mixed Hybrids ever offered. The plants are of strong, vigor- 

 ous habit and have very large flowers. 

 Belladonna Improved. The freest and most continuous 

 blooming of all, never being out of flower from the end of June 

 until cut down by hard frost. The clear turquoise blue of its 

 flowers is not equaled in delicacy and beauty by any other 

 flower. 



Bellamosum. This is a dark blue form of the popular light blue 

 Belladonna, with which it is identical in habit of growth, freedom 

 of bloom, and other good qualities. The flowers are an intensely 

 rich, deep blue. 



Chinense. A very pretty dwarf species, with fine feathery 



foliage and intense gentian-blue flowers in open panicles. 

 — album. A pure white form of the above. 



Any of the above: 2Sc each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

 One each of the 5 varieties for $1.10. 



Cimicifuga— 5'nafeeroo^ 

 Racemosa. A handsome native species bearing in July and 

 August spikes of pure white flowers. Well suited for planting at 

 the back of the border or for naturalizing at the edge of the 

 woods; 4 to 6 feet. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $22.50 per 100. 



Shrubby CleiTiatis 



Davidiana. A most desirable variety with tubular, bell-shaped, 



fragrant flowers of deep lavender-blue. Blooms during August 



and September. 2 to 3 feet. 

 Recta. Grows from 2 to 3 feet high and produces during June 



and July fragrant pure white flowers in very large, showy 



clusters. 



Either of the above: 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Coreopsis 



Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy 



plants. The flowers are a rich golden yellow of graceful form. 



Valuable for cutting. Blooms during the entire summer; 2 feet. 

 Rosea. Finely divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August and 



September numerous small pink flowers. Useful in border or 



rockery; 1 foot. 



Either of the above: 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Dianthus Allwoodii 



Perpetual Flowering Hardy Pinks 



Illustrated in color on opposite page 

 A most valuable and improved type of Hardy Pinks — an im- 

 portant addition to our list of hardy perennial plants. They are 

 perfectly hardy in all latitudes and while the wealth of blooms 

 is produced in May and June, they also flower intermittently 

 during the summer and fall months. The flowers are larger 

 and more substantial than the old type of Hardy Pinks and 

 they are borne on longer stems. Delicately clove scented. 

 Betty. Delicate soft pink with a large maroon center. 

 Robert. Beautiful old rose with light maroon center. 

 Jean. Pure white, deep crimson center. Very lovely. 

 Harold. A splendid, large, pure white of symmetrical form. 

 Mary. Lovely light rose-pink with deep red center. 

 Thrifty plants of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 

 100. The set of 5 Varieties for $1.00. 



Botanical Species of Dianthus 



ArenariuS {Sand Pink). Dense low cushions covered with 



masses of fragrant white flowers in May. 

 CaesiuS {Cheddar Pink). Forms compact cushions of blue-gray 



foliage and sweetly scented, rose-pink flowers in May and June; 



fine for the rock garden. 



Diantlius deltoides 



Deltoides {Maiden Pink). A charming creeping variety with 



medium-sized pink flowers in June and July; especially suited 



for the rock garden. 

 — alba. A pretty white-flowered form. 

 NeglectUS {Glacier Pink). One of the prettiest of the Alpine 



Pinks, producing deep rose colored flowers in June. 3 to 4 



inches. 



Any of the above: 25c each; $2. .50 jier doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Dianthus are continued on the next page 



