Plants by Mail 



Plants up to a 

 dozen or so will be for- 

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 if you add to your re- 

 mittance 10% (15% 

 west of the Missis- 

 sippi) of their value 

 to cover postage and 

 special packing- 

 Minimum charge lo 

 cents. 



Dreer Quality 



Hardy Perennial Plants 



The Finest Varieties for Fall Planting 



The popularity of these magnificent hardy garden flowers is not at all surprising when one con- 

 siders the many varied and pleasing changes which take place in a weE-arranged hardy border through- 

 out the growing season. Ever\' week, yes, almost every day brings forth something fresh and new. 

 Many of them are ideal for rock gardens and these have been marked in our list A: ® = Suited to 

 Semi-Shade: #= Suited to Shade. The varieties listed in this Autumn Catalog are particularly 

 suited to fall planting. 



Achillea 



Milfoil, Yarrow 



Ptarmica Boule de Niege {Ball oj Snow). 18 in. Very 



showy double white flowers. July. 

 Tomentosa. A 1 ft. Yellow flowers and handsome foliage. 



Bloums during June. 

 Either variety: Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for S3. 00; 25 for S5.00. 



Aconitum 



Monkshood 

 Helmet Flower ^ 



Aconites form bushy clumps 

 and are invaluable for plant- 

 ing under trees, or in shady 

 or semi-shady positions. 



Fischeri. A dwarf variety 

 18 inches high. Has verj' 

 large pale blue flowers in 

 September and October. 



Napellus bicolor. Large 

 blue-and- white flowers from 

 July to September. 3 feet. 



— Spark's Variety. The 



darkest blue of all; 30 

 inches. Flowers in June. 



Wilsoni. Violet-blue flowers 

 very late in the fall. Grows 

 5 to 6 feet tall. 



Any of the above: 

 Each 35c; 3 for Sl.OO; 12 for 

 Aconitum napellus. Spark's Variety S3. 50; 25 for S6.25. 



Anchusa — Forget-Me-Not Alkanet 



Myosotidiflora. A • An entirely different and distinct dwarf 

 Anchusa from the Caucasus, growing but 10 to 12 inches high. 

 Covered during April and May with sprays of beautiful Forget- 

 Me-Not-like flowers of a rich blue color. Each 35c; 3 for Sl.OO; 

 12 for S3. 50; 25 for S6.25. 



Aquilegia — Co/umbfne ® 



These are elegant hardy perennial plants producing graceful 

 spurred flowers on stems rising 2 feet or more above beautifully 

 divided foliage. They prefer a well-drained sandy loam, blooming 

 freely in late spring and early summer. 



Coerulea, Crimson Star (New). A very striking introduction. 

 Brilliant blood crimson long-spurred flowers with conspicuous 

 white corolla. One of the most distinct of this genus. Each 35c; 

 3 for Sl.OO; 12 for S3. 50; 25 for S6.25. 

 Dreer's Long-Spurred Hybrids Mixed. A glorious, large- 

 flowered, long-spurred strain including an exceedingly varied 

 range of lovely colors such as cream, pink, lavender, red, etc. 

 Supplied in mixture only. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for S2.50; 

 25 for S3. 75. 

 Dreer's Long-Spurred Pink Shades. A special selection 

 of the greatly admired pink shades of this popular type. 

 Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for S3. 00; 25 for S5.00. 



Artemisia 



Lactiflora {Hawthorn-Scented Mugworl). 35-41 ft. Great creamy 

 white flower panicles terminate the strong growth of this 

 effective plant. Late August to end of September. Each 35c; 

 3 for Sl.OO; 12 for S3. 50; 25 for $6.25. 



Asclepias— Buf^er^y Weed A 



Tuberosa. Very showy native plants, about 2j feet high, pro- 

 ducing flowers of briUiant orange-scarlet during July and 

 August. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for S2.50; 25 for S3.75. 



Dwarf Hybrid Border Asters A 



These New Dwarf Asters fill a long-felt want in providing a race 

 of dwarf, compact plants, blooming freely at a season when 

 there is a scarcity of low-growing flowering plants. They rarely 

 exceed 15 inches in height and bloom in September. Unsurpassed 

 for dwarf beds, borders, and the rockery. 



Blue Bird. A remarkably attractive deep blue variety. 15-18 in. 



Countess of Dudley. A charming clear pink with a contrasting 

 yellow eye. Of bushy habit, 9 inches high. 



Lavanda. A magnificent new addition to this class with attrac- 

 tive light blue blooms. The vivid and pure color of the flower 

 is most charming. 15 inches. 



Lilac Time. The well-rounded bushes completely covered by 

 deep violet-blue blooms give a starthng effect. It is a most 

 colorful and outstanding variety. 15 inches. 



Marjorie. Beautiful bright rose-pink blooms which give a very 

 splendid effect. 12 inches. 



Niobe. Of very compact growth completely covered with graceful 

 pure white flowers with yellow centers. 12 inches. 



Any of -the above: 

 Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for S3.00; 25 for S5.00. 



Aster, Star of Wartburg 



Aster, Star of Wartburg A 



35c 



12 in. A showy spring blooming Aster with large wellformed 

 blooms of a lovely rich lilac-blue color that contrasts well with the 

 bright orange center. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50. 



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Perennial Plants will be ready for shipment about the middle of October 



