10 HENRY A. DREER, 714-716 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA 



PRICE OF PLANTS REQUIRED TO PLANT BORDERS, PLANS OF WHICH ARE 



SHOWN ON THE PRECEDING PAGES 



BORDER No. 1, illustrated on petges 8 and 9 



Planned for both sides of a path 100 feet long. 



For a sunny position requires 53G plants, which we will supply for $50.00 



" "shady " " o39 " '• " 50.00 



BORDER No. 2, illustrated on pages S and 9 

 An irregular screen 100 feet long again>t liounilury lints, etc. 



For a sunny position re(iuires 465 plants, which we will supply for $40.00 



" "shady " " 444 " " " " " " 40.00 



BORDER No. 3, illustrated on pages 8 and 9 

 Of regular outline, 100 feet long by t> feet wide. 



For a sunny position requires 271 plants, which we will supply for $25.00 



""shady " " 295 " " " " " " 25.00 



It is possible that some of our customers may wish to plant a hardy border, part of which is in the shade and part in the sun. 

 In such cases the sections which are shady should be filled with plants recommended for such locations, and if customers, in 

 ordering, will state which sections are in shade, we will send the proper plants for same. Unless otherwise specified we will fill 

 all orders with the plants suitable for sunny borders. 



The prices at which we offer the above stock are coiisiderably below the regular rates, as in anticipation of a large demand for 

 these collections we have prepared an extensive stock of the various varieties. We make no charge for packing, which will be 

 done in the most scientific manner, nor for delivery to any express or transportation line in Philadelphia, but the cost for express- 

 age must be paid by the purchaser. 



With each order we will include a blue print of the border wanted, drawn to scale, and a carefully prepared planting-plan, 

 which will enable the most inexperienced amateur to set the various plants in their proper positions. 



In preparing your border, see that it is deeply dug and fertilized, as suggested in the cultural notes on page 1. Have your 

 beds ready in advance of the receipt of the plants, so that they may be planted promptly on their arrival. After you have pre- 

 pared your border in accordance with the instructions given on page 1 level the surface neatly with a rake, and then mark out the 

 different sections. A cane is as convenient a tool for this purpose as can be used. Place the plants in position in their various 

 sections. Then plant and cultivate as recommended in the cultural notes in the opening pages of this book. 



DREER SPECIALTIES 



The Hardy Perennial Plants offered in this book are but one of our many specialties. 



We offer in our Garden Book or General Catalogue what is undoubtedly the most complete line of Seeds, Plants and Bulbs 

 ever offered, including 



VEGETABLE SEEDS in all the best varieties. 



GRASS AND FIELD SEEDS of the finest qualities. 



FLOWER SEEDS in immense variety, of which the following are of special interest: 



Antirrhinum or Snapdragons, now so popular for bedding and cutting in both the Giant and 1 lalfdwarf sorts. 

 Asters. Dieer's Famous American and Imported varieties. 

 Cardinal Climber. The finest of all annual climbers. 



Nasturtiums, both tall and dwarf, plain. Ivy-leaved, Geranium-leaved and Variegated-leaved .sorts. 

 Pansies from world renowned growers. 



Petunias. Our unexcelled strain of single and double fringed. 

 Stocks. Of the highest quality obtainable. 



Sweet Peas. The very best of both the Orchid-flowered and regular Standard kinds. 

 GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE PLANTS. A very extensive collection, embracing plants suitable for the Greenhouse or 

 Conservatory, Wiiidjw Garden, Room decoration and for planting out for summer blooming, including 

 Begonias. The finest strain of Tuberous-rooted sorts. 

 Cannas. The cream of the new and old varieties. 

 Dahlias. A re-selected list of the best of the various types. Those who are particularly interested should send for our 



Special Dahlia Catalogue, in which we offer and describe nearly 500 varieties. 

 Ferns. The finest collection in this country. 

 Gladiolus. A list made up of high-grade sorts only. 



Palms. We have over 3 acres of greenhouse space devoted exclusively to Palms. 

 ROSES FOR THE GARDEN. We specialize in strong two-year-old plants that will give immediate results, and our list 

 embraces many of the latest novelties, that can only be procured from us, as well as the finest standard sorts of all types'. 



HARDY SHRUBS. We are extensive growers of these, and our stock is all in strong, healthy, vigorous plants of proper 

 age to transplant. 



HARDY VINES AND CLIflBERS. W^e fill five pages of our Garden Book with our offerings of these plants. 

 SELECT SMALL FRUITS. We offer a short but very select list of Blackberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Grapes, Straw- 

 berries, etc. 



WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS. W'e are the largest growers of these in this country, and our list of Nelumbiunis, 

 Nynaphaeas, Aquarium Plants and miscellaneous aquatics is most complete. 



