DREER'S SELECT 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



The popularity of these Old Fashioned Hardy Garden Flowers is not at all 

 surprising when we consider the many varied and pleasing changes which talies 

 place throughout the growing season in a well arranged hardy border, in which 

 every week, yes, almost every day, brings forth something fresh and new. 



We list in this Catalogue only such sorts which can be set out in the autumn. For 

 a complete list of varieties, see our Annual Garden Book issued early in January. 



Collections of Hardy Perennials 



For customers who are not acquainted with the various varieties, we offer the 

 following collections, in good, strong roots, that will, with little care, keep the garden 

 gay with flowers from the time frost leaves the ground until late in autumn. These 

 collections are made up of species and varieties Strictly of our selection, and 

 we are unable to submit list of contents, as the assortment varies at 

 different periods during- the planting season. 



12 Varieties, our selection $2 50 I 50 Varieties, our selection $8 00 



25 Varieties, our selection 5 00 | 100 Varieties, our selection 15 00 



Achillea (Milfoil, or Yarrow) 



Ptarmica Fl. PI. "Boule de Neige." An improved form of the popular 



"Pearl"; flowers more perfect in form. 

 — — "The Pearl." Pure white; flowers all summer. 

 Filipendulina {Fern-leaved Yarrow). A showy sort with dense heads of golden 



yellow flowers. 3 feet. June and July. 

 Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut, deep green foliage; flowers 



pink; in dense heads all summer; 18 inches. 

 Tomentosa (Wooley Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers 



in a multitude of flat heads during June; 12 inches. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Achillea Ptarmica Fl. Pl. The pearl 



AcOnitum (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 



Aconites form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting 

 under trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. 

 Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very 



large pale blue flowers in September and October. 

 Sparks' Variety. The darkest blue of all; 30 inches high; 



flowers in June. 



35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



AjUga (Bugle) 



Reptans Rubra. A useful plant for the rockery and for 

 carpeting the ground, particularly in shady positions, as under 

 trees where grass will not grow; flowers in May and June. 6 to 8 

 inches. Bronzy foliage, blue flowers. 30 cts. each; $3.00 

 per doz. 



AegOpodium (Bishop's Weed) 



Podagraria Variegata. Pretty green and yellow varigated foliage, makes a pretty individual 

 specimen and a n^at border or edging for a bed of shrubs. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



AlySSUm (Mad-Wort) 



Rostratum. Bright golden-yellow flowers in June and July, 1 foot. 



Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Roekmadwori). An indispensable plant for the 



rockery or border, growing 1 foot high, and producing in May masses of broad, flat heads of bright 



yellow flowers. 



25 cts, each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Amsonia 



Salicifolius. A stout, shrub-like plant, growing about 2 feet high, with terminal spikes of light 

 steel-blue flowers, desirable to intersperse in clumps in the front row of the shrubbeiy border. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Anchusa (Alkanet) 



Italica Dropmore Variety. Beautiful rich blue flowers produced in great abundance during 

 May and June, 5 to 6 feet high. 



Myosotidiflora. An entirely different and distinct dwarf species from the Caucasian mountains 

 growing but 10 to 12 inches high, producing during April and May sprays of beautiful Forget-me- 

 not-like flowers of a rich hue. 



35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Anemones (WindAowers) 



Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower). Grows from 9 to 12 inches high and produces violet or 

 purple flowers during April or May. An interesting plant for the rockery or well- 

 drained border. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



— Rubra. A dark red form of above 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Sylvestris (Snowdrop Windflower). Large nodding sweet scented flowers, lavender- 

 tinted white, solitary or two together, pretty drooping buds and finely cut foliage, 

 prefers a semi-shaded position. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



AntheriCUm (St. Bruno's Lily) 



Liliastrum Major. A charming border plant with rush-like foliage and 18 to 24 inch high racemes 

 Anchusa Italica, Dropmore Variety of small white lily-like flowers. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



NOTE — Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on the order blank 

 •nd inaide of front cover of this catalogue. 



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