HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— FLOWER SEEDS 



Digitalis (Foxglove) 



Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately growth, succeed- 

 ing under almost all conditions, and with but little attention will give a 

 wealth of flowers during June and July. They are now used extensively 

 with good effect for naturalizing in shrubberies, the edge of woods and other 

 half shady places; 3 to S feet. 



Gloxiniaeflora. This is a fine strain of the ordinary Foxglove D. Purpurea, 

 with handsome spotted Gloxinia-like flowers on long spikes. 



PER PKT. 



$0 10 



2356 - Purple 



2357 - Rose... 



2358 - White 



m 2360 -Mixed. All colors. J 



oz., 30 cts 



2361 Giant Shirley. This magnificent strain, raised by the late Rev. 

 W. Wilks, to whom we are also indebted for the Shirley Poppies, is 

 unquestionably the greatest improvement ever made in Foxgloves. 

 The very vigorous plants attain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes 

 of bloom 4 feet in length, closely set with flowers of 

 unusual size, ranging in color from the purest white 

 to dark rose, handsomely spotted and blotched with 

 crimson, maroon and chocolate. 2 pkts., 25 cts 15 



2366 Grandiflora. Spikes of light yellow flowers 10 



2367 Maculata Superba. An extra choice strain of 

 beautifully spotted sorts. { oz., 40 cts 10 



2370 Monstrosa {Mammoth Foxglove). Long spikes sur- 

 mounted by one enormous flower; all colors mixed. 

 I oz., 40 cts 10 



PER PKT. 

 10 



New Giant Shirley Foxgloves 



Gaillardia Grandiflora 



DictamnUS (Gas Plant) PER PKT . 



2348 Fraxinella Alba. A very showy hardy border perennial, form- 

 ing a bush about 2J feet in height, having fragrant foliage and 

 spikes of curious flowers during June and July, one of the most 

 permanent of hardy plants. Seed somewhat slow in germinat- 

 ing. 2 pkts., 25 cts $0 15 



EchinOpS (Globe Thistle) 



2404 Ritro. Striking hardy perennial plants, with handsome 



silvery thistle-like foliage and fine steel-blue flowers in 



"§ round heads, which can be used for cutting. Excellent for 



/ the back of the hardy border among other tall plants. 3 to 



5 feet 10 



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/ Gaillardia Grandiflora (Blanket Flower) 



v j The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy 



perennial plants, and should find a place in every hardy border. They 



thrive in almost any position or soil, require little or no protection 



and take care of themselves. If sown early they begin flowering in 



Kpr July, continuing a mass of bloom until frost; fine for cutting; ? feet. 



PER PKT. 



2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact variety, forming 

 bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its long- 

 stemmed flowers well above the foliage. In coloring the 

 flowers are as rich and varied as those of the tall-growing 



sort, i oz., 40 cts $0 15 



2503 Kermesina Splendens. Rich crimson, narrow canary-yellow 



border. \ oz., 40 cts 15 



2505 Grandiflora Copper-red. A striking new color in this 



popular perennial. 3 pkts., 50 cts 20 



2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving; splendid 



combinations of crimson and gold in great variety. \ oz., 30 cts. . . 10 



Geum (Avens) 



2541 Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing 

 profusely large, showy double dark-crimson flowers all through 

 the summer; an elegant flower for bouquets. \ oz., 50 cts 10 



2542 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant orange scarlet; in 

 flower throughout the entire summer 15 



