Dreer's Hardy Perennial Flower Seeds 



Almost every up-to-date Florist and Nurseryman now include in the stock which they handle 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 (MIMoil, op Yarrow) 

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

 perennials. Grows about 2 feet high, and from spring 

 to frost is covered with heads of purest white double 

 flowers. Trade pkt., 50 cts.; oz., $3.00. 



Aconitum (Monkshood, or Wolfsbane) 



-Vapellus. Produces long spikes of blue and white 

 flowers. Well adapted for planting among shrubbery 

 or in shady corners; seed is of slow germination; 3 

 to 5 feet. Trade pkt., 30 cts.; oz., $1.50. 



Agr*OStemma (Rose Campion) 



Stout, erect-growing plants with silvery foliage, 

 flowers during July and August. . 



Coronaria (Mullein Pink). Bright rosy-crimson, 2% 

 to 3 feet. Trade pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. 



Alba. A pure white variety. Trade pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 25 cts. 



AlySSUm (Goldentuft) 



Saxatile Compactum. An indispensable plant for 

 the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high and pro- 

 ducing in May masses of broad, flat heads of bright 

 yellow flowers. Trade pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Rostratum. Dense heads of bright golden flowers 

 in June and July. Hardy, 20 inches. Trade pkt., 

 25 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



AmpelopSlS (Boston, or Japanese Ivy) 



Veltchl. The best and most popular hardy climber 

 for covering brick or stone walls. Trade pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; % lb., $1.00. 



Anchusa (Alkanet, Bugloss) 

 Italica Dropmore Variety. Grows 3 to 5 feet high, 

 and bears in abundance flowers of the richest gentian- 

 blue during May and June. Trade pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 

 50 cts.; Yi lb., $1.50. 



Italica Lissadell. An improved form of the Drop- 

 more variety, of strong, vigorous growth, about 5 

 feet high, with sprays of extra large clear gentian- 

 blue flowers. Trade pkt., 15 cts.; oz., GO cts.; % lb., 

 $2.00. 







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Anchusa Italica, Dropmore Variety 



Dreer's Long-spurred Aquilegla (Columbine) 



Anchusa Myosotidiflora 



A distinct dwarf hardy 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., 50 cts.; oz., $4.00. 



Anemone (Windflower) 



Coronaria. Mixed Colors (Poppy Anemone). Trade 

 pkt.j 20 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



St. Brig-id. 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., 30 cts.; oz., $1.50. 



Anthemis (Hardy Marguerite) 

 Kelwayi. A most satisfactory hardy perennial, 

 bearing daisy-like golden-yellow blossoms; excellent 

 for cutting; 2 feet. Trade pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



Perry's Variety (New). Large well shaped bright 

 golden yellow flowers. Trade pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



Aquilegia (Columbine) 



Tr. pkt. Oz. 



Alpina. Rich blue $0 40 $2 00 



California Hybrida. Long spurred 



flowers in yellow and orange shades. . . 30 1 50 

 Canadensis. The native rich red and 



yellow variety 25 1 25 



Chrysantha. Long spurred, yellow 30 1 50 



Ccerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). 



Violet-blue and white 40 2 00 



Silver Queen. Long spurred white 50 2 50 



Single-flowering, Mixed. % lb., $1.25. ... 10 40 



Single Long-spurred, Mixed 40 200 



Double-flowering, Mixed. % lb., $1.50... 15 50 



Dreer's Long-spurred Columbines 



This strain is unquestionably the finest yet pro- 

 duced. The plants are of strong thrifty growth with 

 flowers of largest size, varying in color through 

 charming tones of cream, pink, lavender, blue, white, 

 red, etc. Tr. pkt. Oz. 



Long-spurred Pink and Rose shades. ... $0 50 $3 50 

 " " Lavender and Blue shades. 50 3 50 



" " Scarlet and Red shades. ... 50 3 50 



" " Finest Mixed. The finest 



mixture procurable .... 50 3 00 



. Lavishly illustrated. $2.50 per copy postpaid. 



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