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DREER'S RELIABLE SEEDS 



PER PKT. 



GNAPHALIUM. 



(Edelweiss.) 



Principally found on the Alps of Switzerland. Seed 

 must be sown early in spring in shallow pans or boxes 

 filled with sandy soil and leaf mould, and should be kept 

 cool and moist; when plants are large enough transplant 

 in open ground not exposed to too much sun. 

 5885 G. Leontopodium 25 



GODETIA. 



An attractive hardy annual, deserving more exten- 

 sive cultivation ; profuse flowering plants, growing in any 

 garden soil; all colors; 1 foot. 

 3S90 G. Mixed...: 5 



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HELIOTROPE. 



A half-hardy perennial, flowering during the whole 

 season ; its delightful perfume makes it a most desirable 

 bouquet flower ; a splendid bedding plant, or can be trained 

 as a greenhouse climber. Seed sown in the spring will 

 make fine plants for summer blooming. 

 5940 H. Mixed 10 



HUMEA. 



A handsome decorative plant, either for pots or gar- 

 dens, producing drooping pyramids of rubv-red, grass- 

 like florets. It should be grown in light, rich soil ; half- 

 hardy biennial ; S feet. 

 5957 H. Elegans ; li> 



HELIANTHUS. 



(Sunflower.) 



Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy 



of their flowers, making a very good effect among shrub? 



bery and for screens. The seed is also good for feeding 



poultry ; hardy annuals. 



5920 H. Nanus. Dwarf very double orange-colored 

 flowers ; 4 feet. Per oz., 50 cts 5 



5922 — Nanus Foliis Variegatis. Bushy pyramidal- 

 shaped plants, the leaves are spotted and striped 

 with yellow. Effective for planting singly, in groups, 

 or interspersing with other foliage plants; 4 feet.. ..10 



5921 — GlobosusFistulosus. Flowers large double, 

 of a rich saffron color; 6 feet. Per oz. 60 cts 5 



5923 — Oscar Wilde. Beautiful golden yellow, with 



jet black centre ; single, 4 feet 5 



HELLEBORUS NIGER Christmas Rose). 



5943— Mixed. Winter blooming 10 



Gourds. Edelweiss 



GOURD,. 



(Cucurbita.) 



Rapid growing, interesting plants with ornamental 

 foliage, and varieties of singular shaped fruit; tender an- 

 nuals ; 15 to 20 feet. 



5903 G. Calabash. The Dipper 5 



5905 — Hereules' Club. Club-shaped ; 4 feet long.. 5 

 5904 — Egg-Shaped. Fruit white like an egg., 5 



5906 — Orange-Shaped, or Mock-Orange 5 



5901— Bottle-Shaped 5 



5912— Turks' Turban. Red striped 10 



5911 — Pear-Shaped. Striped ; very showy 10 



5902 — Argyrosperma. Dish Rag, oi Bonnet Gourd. 10 



5907— Tricosanthes Colubrina {True Serpent 

 Gourd). Striped like a serpent, changing to bril- 

 liant carmine when ripe ; 5 feet in length 10 



5910 — Fine Mixed. From a large collection. Per 

 oz., 50 cts 5 



GREENHOUSE AND STOVE PLANTS. 



•6599 Collection containing 25 choice varieties $2.00 



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Heliotko 



Humea Elegans. 



GYPSOPHILA. 



Pretty, free flowering, elegant plants, for rock work, 

 baskets, edgings, and borders; succeeding in any garden 

 *oil. 

 5915 G. Muralis. Trailing, pretty pink blossoms; 



suitable for small beds, etc.; hardy annual ; 6 in.... 5 

 5916— Paniculata. White flowers, beautiful for 



bouquets, imparting a light, airy appearance; 



hardy perennial ; 2 feet 5 



Globe Sunflower. Hollyhock. 



HIBISCUS. 



Showy, ornamental plants, for mixed beds or shrub- 

 bery borders, having large-sized, varied, and beautiful 

 colored flowers. 



5944 H. Africanus. Large, cream-colored flowers, 

 with a brown centre; hardy annual; li feet 5 



5945 — Palustris. Large pink flowers; hardy peren- 

 nial ; 3 feet 5 



HOLLYHOCK. 



i Althaea Rosea.) 

 This splendid plant now ranks with the Dahlia for 

 summer decoration, and from its stately growth and the 

 varied colors of its magnificent large spikes of flowers, may 

 justly claim a place in every large garden or pleasure 

 ground. Our seed has been saved from the best named 

 varieties. Seed sown in June and July will flower the 

 following summer; hard v. 

 5950 H. Extra Choice' Double, Mixed 10 



5946 — Double White. Extra strain of perfectly 

 double, pure white flowers 15 



5948 — Double Yellow. Comprising the buff, straw 

 color and orange shades 15 



5947 — Double Pink and Ked. Comprising all 

 the shades of red 15 



5949 — Chater's Prize Collection of 12 varieties, 

 each color separate $1.00 



HONESTY. 



(Lunaria.) 

 Hardy biennial, admired for its silvery seed pouches, 

 which are used for house ornaments, as they present a 

 beautiful and rather curious appearance. 

 5953 L. Biennis. 2 feet 10 



Newburyport, Mass. — " Seeds received all right. Your liberality and promptness shall be appreciated "—J A. Keniston. 



