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HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES in 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



Anemone, Queen Charlotte. 



Anemone, Queen Charlotte. 



Nothing in the way of new hardy perennial plants pleased 

 us so much last summer as this grand new Anemone which 

 we consider the greatest acquisition in this class of plants 

 for many years. 



The plant itself is of strong, rohust growth, much more 

 vigorous than any of the old varieties, and commences to 

 flower at least four weeks earlier than these. The flowers, 

 which are large, semi -double, frequently measure four 

 inches across and are of that pleasing shade of pink peculiar 

 to the La France Rose, a color that is not often met with in 

 hardy perennials. Awarded a certificate of merit by the 

 Penna. Horticultural Society. $1.25 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



Hardy Aster Grandiflorus. 



The finest of all, and distinct in character and flower 

 from all others. The flowers frequently measure 2 inches 

 in diameter, are of a lovely violet blue. It is the latest 

 flowering variety in cultivation, and by lifting the plants 

 oan be flowered in connection with Chrysanthemums, where 

 its effect is very beautiful. $2.00 per doz. ; $15.00 per 100. 



Hardy Asters* (Michaelmas Daisies.) 

 The hardy Asters are among the showiest of our late fall- 

 flowering plants, and give a wealth of bloom at a season 



when other flowers in the hardy borderare generally wanting. 



Amethystinus. Eich amethyst blue flowers. 



Datschi. A very late white flowering variety. 



Formosissimue. Deep lilac shaded purple. 



Horizontalis. Of very symmetrical growth, covered in 

 September with small, rosy lilac flowers. 



Lae vis. An early flowering, light blue variety. 



Lady Trevylan. A fine, large pure white. 



Linosyris. A deep yellow early flowering variety. 



Novae Angliae. Large bluish purple. 



" " Rubra. Bright rose colored flowers. 



Purpurimus. Rich purple, very free. 



Robert Parker. Lavender blue with yellow centre. 



Snow Flake. A compact growing, very late white flower- 

 ing variety. 

 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. The set of 



12 varieties for $1.00. 



INCARVILLEA DELAVAYI. 



Three Choice Hybrid Delphiniums. 



Belladonna. Cannot be recommended too highly on ac- 

 count of its lovely large sky-blue flowers, which are 

 heightened in richnpss of color by a distinct silvery sheen 

 and its remarkable freedom of blooming. $2.00 per doz. ; 

 $15.00 per 100. oV" SgfUSL 



Frau Emma Metzger. A most beautiful variety, the 

 peculiar coloring of which it is almost impossible to 

 describe ; the flowers, which are of large size and double, 

 are of a glossy silvery rose in the centre which gradually 

 passes to a light sky-blue as it approaches the edges, and 

 white eye ; a combination of shadings which must be 

 seen to be appreciated. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per dozen. 



Wilkie Collins. Rich royal purple shading to blue, 

 double flower. 25 cts each ; $2 50 per dozen. 

 The set of 3 varieties for 60 cents. 



Helianthns Multiflorus Maximus. 



Without a doubt the finest and most useful hardy Sun- 

 flower yet introduced, producing handsome, large, single 

 flowers from early in July until late in the autumn ; excel- 

 lent for cutting. 75 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Incarvillea Delavayi. 



A new hardy tuberous-rooted plant, an introduction from 

 the north of China, and one of the choicest perennials in- 

 troduced in recent years. It produces large rose-colored, 

 trumpet -shaped flowers, which last in perfection a long 

 time. These are produced in clusters on stems 18 inches 

 high ; a grand acquisition. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per dozen. 



Iris Kaempferi. (Japanese Iris.) 

 These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful of 

 our summer-flowering plants, and are destined to become 

 more popular every season. They commence blooming 

 about the middle of June, and continue in flower for fiveor 

 six weeks. Many of these flowers measure from ten to 

 twelve inches in diameter, and rival the orchids in their 

 rich colorings and markings. We offer twenty-four distinct 

 varieties which were selected while in flower from over 

 seventy -five of the best Japanese introductions. (Fornames 

 and descriptions, see page 163 of our Retail Catalogue.) 15 

 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 24 varie- 

 ties for $3.00. Choice mixed varieties, $1.00 per doz. ; 

 $8.00 per 100. 



