Dreer Quality HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS for Fall Planting 



Primula veris 



Hardy Primula — Primrose A ® 



Cashmeriana. Large globular heads of a pleasing purplish 



blue. Prefers a moist soil. June. Each 50c; 3 for SI. 40; 



12 for $5.00. 

 Veris (English Cowslip). A fine range of mixed colors. Each 30c; 



3 for 85c; 12 for S3.00; 25 for $5.00. 

 Vulgaris {English Primrose). An old favorite which should be 



found in every garden. One of the earliest spring flowers. 



Bright canary yellow; very fragrant. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 



12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.25. 



— lilacina plena. This double form of the English Primrose 

 with flowers like tiny double Roses is a real gem. A delicate 

 clear pinkish lavender color. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.00. 



Salvia— Meadow Sage 

 Pitcheri. 4-5 ft. This hardy Sage makes a free-branching bush 

 with very large flowers. The blooms are rich Gentian blue. 

 Flowers profusely during the fall months. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 

 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.00. 



Sedum—StoTiecrop A 



Acre {Golden Moss). An evergreen Sedum with green foliage and 



bright yellow flowers. 2 to 3 inches high. 

 Pruinatum Forsterianum. Evergreen, glaucous, fleshy 



green leaves and golden yellow flowers. 2 to 3 inches high. 

 Sieboldi {Aututnn Daphne). Round, succulent foliage and bright 



pink flowers in August and September. 8 to 10 inches high. 



— variegata. Similar to the preceding but with large creamy 

 variegation in the center of the leaves. 



Spectabile Brilliant. Of upright growth, about 18 inches 

 high. Has broad light green foliage and showy bright Amaranth 

 red flower heads. 



Stolonif erum. Flat succulent leaves and purplish pink flowers 

 during July and August. Very desirable. 6 inches. 



Any of the above: Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for S5.00. 



Trollius — Globe/lower ® 



Desirable free-llowering plants with large, strong-stemmed 



Buttercup-like blossoms ranging from pale yellow to deep 



orange. 



Europaeus superbus. 2 ft. Glorified globe-shaped Butter- 

 cups. Waxy lemon yellow. May and June. 



Ledebouri, Golden Queen. 2 ft. A magnificent variety 

 with Ijcautiful rich golden yellow blooms during July and 

 August. Hath 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.00. 



Orange Prince. 2 ft. A vigorous variety with unusually 



large flowers of a rich golden orange color. May and June. 



Any of the above, except where noted: 



Each 3Sc; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.25. 



Thymus- 



lureus. The 



-Thyme A 



golden-leaved 



lemon-scented 



Citriodorus aurei 



Thyme. 

 Lanuginosus {Woolly-Leaved Thyme). Grayish foliage and rosy 



lilac flowers. Gives a splendid effect. 

 Serpyllum album {White Mountain Thyme). Dense mats of 



dark green foliage and clouds of white flowers. 



— splendens. Bright purplish red flowers. 



Any of these: Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.00. 



Trillium— PFood Lily. Wake Robin • 



Grandiflorum. Large pure white flowers in early spring; 12 to 

 18 inches. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $3.75. 



Valeriana— Fa/erian ® 



Officinalis {Hardy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy heads of 

 fragrant rose-tinted white flowers during June and July; 3 to 4 

 feet. Each 30c: 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for S5.00. 



VGVOXxica— Speedwell 



Blue Spire. 2 ft. A hybrid of longilolia subsessilis and spicata 

 which combines the glorious dark color of the former with the 

 freedom of flower of the latter. Of bushv habit and a real addi- 

 tion to the summer blues. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.00. 



Incana. A Silvery foliage, blue flowers; July and August; 1 foot. 



— rosea. 1 ft. Silvery foliage with upright spikes of delicate 

 pink flowers. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for S5.00. 



Longifolia subsessilis {Japanese Speedwell). Long spikes of 

 blue flowers from mid-July to early September. 2 to 3 feet. 



Rupestris. A Thickly matted, deep green foliage hidden under 

 a cloud of bright blue flowers during May. 3 to 4 inches high. 



— nana. A ® Forms a dense carpet of dark green foliage one 

 inch high. Deep Gentian blue flowers from April until June. 



Any of the above, e.\cept where noted: 

 Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.00. 



\\X\ca— Periwinkle, Trailing Myrtle A • 

 Minor. An excellent dwarf evergreen trailing plant that is 

 used e.xtensively for carpeting the ground under shrubs and 

 trees. Lovely blue flowers in spring. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 

 12 for S2.50; 25 for $3.75. 



— Bowles Variety. The largest-flowered with blooms of the 

 richest blue, borne with a remarkable profusion. Each 30c; 

 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for S5,00. 



Vegetable Roots & Plants 



Ready October 15. Small quantities of these can 

 he sent by parcel post. Add \0% (15% west of the 

 Mississippi) to their value for postage and special 

 packing. Minimum charge 10 cents. 

 Asparagus Roots, Mary Washington. Produces large 

 straight shoots of dark green color with heavy overtone. The 

 tips are tight and firm and do not open until well out of the 

 ground. Practically rust-proof. 60c per doz.; $2.00 per 100; 

 S12.00 per 1000. 

 Horseradish Sets, New Bohemian. This is the most 



desirable. 40c per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. 

 Rhubarb, Victoria. A heavy cropper of beautiful color. 

 Strong roots 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



The Most Popular Herbs 



Chives. 20c per clump; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Lavender. 35c each; S3. 50 per doz. 

 Peppermint. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Spearmint. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Tarragon (Estragon). For flavoring. 30c each: $3.00 f)er doz. 

 Thyme {Broad -Leaved English). 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



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A ^Suited to Rock Garden; ® ^Suited to Semi-Shade; • 'Suited to Shade 



