Dreer^s Hardy Perennial Flower Seeds 



Almost every up-to-date Florist and Nurseryman now includes in the stock which he handles a 

 more or less complete line of Hardy Perennials. The Florist finds a ready sale not only for the 

 plants but for the cut flowers as well, while the Nurseryman finds a good assortment invaluable 

 in his landscape work. We offer the very best and most popular sorts that can readily be grown 

 from seed. 



Achillea — Milfoil, Yarrow 



Ftarmlca "The Pearl." One of the best hardy white 

 perennials. Grows about 2 feet high. Is covered with 

 heads of purest white double flowers from June until 

 frost. Trade pkt. 50c; oz. $2.50. 



Aconltum — ^Monkshood, Helmet Flower 



Napellns. Produces long spikes set with blue flowers. 

 Well adapted for planting among shrubbery or in 

 shady corners. Seed is of slow germination; 3 to 5 

 feet. Trade pkt. 30c; oz. $1.50. 



Agrostemma — Rose of Heaven 



Coronarla (Mullein Pink). Stout, erect-growing plants 



with silvery foliage, flowers during July and August. 



Bright rosy crimson flowers; 2% to 3 feet. Trade 



pkt. 10c; oz. 25c. 

 — alba. The flowers are velvety white. Trade pkt. 



10c; oz. 25c. 



Alyssum — Goldentuft 



Sasatlle compactum. (Basket of Gold.) An indispen- 

 sable plant for the rockery or border growing 1 foot 

 high and producing in May masses of broad, flat 

 heads of bright yellow flowers. Trade pkt. 20c; oz. 

 75c. 



Bostratum. Dense heads of bright golden flowers in 

 June and July. 20 inches. Trade pkt. 40c; oz. $2.00. 



Ampelopsis — Boston or Japanese Ivy 



Veitchi. The best and most popular hardy climber for 

 covering brick or stone walls. Trade pkt. 10c; oz. 

 30c; Vi lb. $1.00. 



Anchusa Itallca, Dropmore Variety 



Anchusa — Alkanet, Bugloss 



Itallca, Dropmore Variety. Grows 3 to 5 feet high. 

 Bears during May and June in abundance flowers of 

 the richest gentian blue. Trade pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; 

 Vi lb. $1.50. 



Italica Iiissadell. An Improved form of the Dropmore 

 variety. Of strong, vigorous growth, about 5 feet 

 high. Showy sprays of extra large, clear gentian- 

 blue flowers. Trade pkt. 15c; oz. 60c; % lb. $2.00. 



Anchusa myosotidiflora 



A distinct dwarf species, 10 inches high, pro- 

 ducing during April and May sprays of rich blue 

 flowers. Excellent for the rock garden and as a ground 

 cover for Lilies. Trade pkt. 50c; oz. $5.00. 



Anemone — Windflower 



Coronaria, Mixed Colors (Poppy Anemone). Many 

 splendid colors. Trade pkt. 20c; oz. 75c, 



St. Brlgid. A beautiful selection of the above. Our 

 seed comes from a famous Irish grower and com- 

 prises semi-double and double flowers in a wonderful 

 array of colors. Trade pkt. 30c; oz. $1.50. 



Anthemis — Marguerite 



Kelwayi. A most satisfactory hardy perennial bearing 

 daisy-like golden yellow blossoms. Excellent for cut- 

 ting; 2 feet. Trade pkt. 15c; oz. 50c. 



Perry's Variety. Large, well shaped, bright golden yel- 

 low flowers. Trade pkt. 25c; oz. $1.00. 



The Principles and Practice of Pruning (Ktuns) 



Aquilegia, Dreer'a Long-Spurred (Columbine) 



Aquilegia — Columbine 



Dreer's Long-Spurred Columbines 



This strain is unquestionably the finest yet 

 duced. The plants are of strong thrifty growth 

 flowers of largest size, varying in color through 

 of cream, pink, lavender, blue, white, red, etc. 



Tr. pkt. 

 Xiong'-Spurred Pint and Rose Shades ... $0 50 

 •' " Xiavender and Blue 



Shades 50 



" •' Scarlet and Bed Shades. . 50 



" " Finest Mixed. The finest 



mixture procurable.... 50 



Alpina. Rich blue; 2 feet high 40 



Califomica hyhrida. Long-s purred 



flowers in yellow and orange shades. . 30 



Canadensis. The native rich red and 



yellow variety 25 



Chrysantha. Long-spurred yellow 30 



Ccerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). 



Violet-blue and white 40 



Silver Queen. Long-spurred white 50 



Singrle-Plowering-, Mixed. % lb- $1.25 ... 10 



Single Long-Spurred, Mixed ..•■•• f2 



Double-Flowering-, Mixed. M lb. $1.50.. 15 



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