Dreer Quality HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS for Fall Planting 

 Artemisia 



Most useful plants with aromatic, deeply cut foliage, either for 

 the border or planting among shrubs. 



Lactiflora (Hawthorn-Scented Mugwort). 3§-4f ft. Great creamy- 

 white flower panicles terminate the strong growth of this 

 effective plant. Late August to end of September. 



Silver King (Ghost Plant). 3 ft. A showy, silvery-leaved con- 

 trast plant. Sprays may be cut for winter bouquets. 



Either of the above: 

 Each 30c; 3 for-85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 



Asclepias— Butterfly Weed A 



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

 ducing flowers of brilliant orange-scarlet during July and 

 August. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.50. 





Aster, Star of Wartburg 



Aster, Star of Wartburg A 



12 in. A showy spring blooming Aster with large well formed 

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

 bright orange center. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 



Dwarf Hardy Border Aster 



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 Eird. A remarkably attractive deep blue variety. 15-18 in. 

 Constance. Lovely, well-formed blooms of a clear and charming 



light pink shade. 12 to 15 inches. 

 Countess of Dudley. A charming clear pink with a contrasting 



yellow eye. Of bushy habit, 9 inches high. 

 Diana. This will appeal to all who appreciate delicate colors 



as the blooms are an appealing blush pink. 15 inches. 

 Hebe. Clear lavender-blue flowers that give a particularly fine 



and showy effect in the garden. 15 inches. 

 Lady Henry Maddocks. Clear pale pink flowers produced 



freely on dwarf compact plants. 12 inches. 

 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 startling 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. 

 Nancy. The bushy plants are completely covered with pale flesh 



pink flowers which practically hide all foliage. 12 in. 

 Niobe. Of very compact growth completely covered with graceful 



pure white flowers with yellow centers. 12 inches. 

 Ronald. This is a pleasing shade of bright lilac-pink following 



the rose-pink buds. Very showy. 12 inches. 

 Victor. The dwarf est of all, barely 12 inches tall, covered with 



good-sized flowers of a beautiful clear lavender-blue. 



Any of the above: 

 Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 



Any six for $1.75. 



Novelties in Hardy Asters 



The Hardy Fall-Flowering Asters bring to our gardens a final 

 outburst of magnificent colors. While the older varieties are 

 good these new ones are ever so much more desirable. Some 

 of them present us with superb new shades, more brilliant 

 than those heretofore known in this class. Others are desirable 

 on account of their limited height. 

 Alderman Vokes. 3 ft. Clear rose-pink with blue sheen. 



September. 

 Blue Bouquet. A charming new variety with branching 

 pyramids covered with large, semi-double, clear blue flowers. 

 September; 2 feet high. 

 Blue Eyes. 4 ft. Best blue. Violet-blue with yellow eye. 



September. 

 Burbank's Charming. 5 ft. Distinct from all other Asters, 

 Masses of feathery delicate rosy white sprays. October- 

 November. 

 Mt. Everest. 3-4 ft. A wonderful white Aster. Tall, well- 

 shaped, pointed pyramids. September. 

 Pink Nymph. 4 ft. A rich rosy red changing to bright pink. 



September. 

 Red Rover. 3 ft. Deep rosy red flowers with golden center. 

 Bright red buds. September. 



A ny of the above: 



Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 



Set of 7 varieties, one each, value $2.45, for $2.25. 



Fall-Flowering Hardy Asters 



Michaelmas Daisies, Starworts 



Among the showiest late-flowering hardy plants, flourishing 

 everywhere and blooming in September and October. 

 Barr's Pink. 4-5 ft. Vigorous grower; beautiful bright pink. 

 Blue Gem. 3 ft. A first-class true blue. 

 Novae -angliae. 4 ft. Very showy bright violet-purple. 



Mrs. P. W. Raynor. 4 ft. Nearest to red. 



Novi-belgi, Climax. 5 ft. Large spikes of lavender-blue. 

 Queen Mary. 3f ft. Pleasing blue flowers 2\ inches across. 

 Sam Banham. 3 ft. Large pure white. One of the earliest. 

 Tatar icus. 6 ft. Distinct large bluish violet. Very late. 



Any of the above: 

 Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.50. 



A= Suited to Rock Gardens; @ = Suited to Semi-Shade; # = Suited to Shade. 



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