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Cimicifuga Simplex 



Hardy Border Carnation 



Choice mixed seedlings produced from seed supplied by a 



specialist in this popular flower. We supply strong plants that 



will furnish an abundance of flowers in June. 1J ft. 25 cts. each; 



§2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



CaSSia (American Senna) 



Marilandica. A plant growing from three to four feet high, 

 bushy, with large panicles of bright yellow, curiously-shaped 

 flowers in abundant axillary clusters from July to August. 

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



CentaUrea (Hardheads or Knapweeds) 



Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers. July to Sep- 

 tember. 18 inches. 



Macrocephala. Large thistle-like golden yellow flowers, useful 

 for cutting; 3 J feet. July to August. 



Montana {Perennial Com Flower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing 

 large violet-blue flowers from July to September. 



— Alba. Large white variety of the above. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Cephalaria (Roundheads) 



Alpina. When fully established attains a height of 6 feet, bear- 

 ing in June and July delicate sulphur yellow flowers, not unlike 

 the flowers of Scabiosa. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

 CeraStilim (Snow in Summer) 



Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing plant, with silvery 

 foliage and white flowers in June, suitable for the rockery, or 

 for carpeting dry, sunny spots. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Chelone (Shell Flower) 

 Handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high, bearing 



numerous spikes of large flower heads, during the summer and fall. 



Glabra Alba. Terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. 



Lyoni. Heads of showy purplish-red flowers. 



30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

 Cimicifuga (Snakeroot) 



Racemosa, A handsome native species bearing in July and 

 August, spikes of pure white flowers; well suited for planting at 

 the back of the border, or for naturalizing at the edge of the 

 woods; 4 to 6 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Simplex. Most valuable by reason of its extreme late flowering, 

 beginning in September and attaining full perfection about the 

 middle of October. Its flowering stems are from 2\ to 3 feet 

 high, terminated with a dense spike of white flowers, which, 

 when cut, last in perfection a long time. $1.00 each; $10.00 

 per doz. 



Hardy Chrysanthemums 



(Shasta Daisy, etc.) 



Arcticum {The Arctic Daisy). Among fall-flowering perennials this is a perfect 

 gem. It forms an attractive rosette-like clump of pretty dark green foliage, and 

 in September multitudes of flower stems appear, terminated by pure white 

 flowers from 2 to 2| inches in diameter. These develop during the last week in 

 September, and continue in good condition throughout October and, frequently 

 into November. 



Coreanum {Korean Daisy). A recent introduction from Korea with large white 

 flowers with golden centres, frequently becoming tinted pink in frosty weather. 

 An attractive late-flowering very hardy perennial. 



Shasta Daisy "Alaska." A decided improvement on the original; with 

 blooms 4| to 5 inches across, of pure glistening white. Very free-flowering and in 

 bloom all summer and fall. 



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



Shrubby Clematis 



Davidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh, bright green foliage and 

 tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue during August and September; 

 deliciously fragrant. 2 ft. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Recta. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, and produces fragrant white flowers in large 

 clusters during June and July. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Convallaria (LUy of the Valley) 



Majalis. This is often starved and relegated to some poor, out-of-the way 

 corner; but this popular and fragrant subject, like most other plants, repays 

 for being well treated, and if the bed is given a liberal top-dressing of well- 

 decayed manure in fall or early spring, it will show the effect by increased size, 

 number and vigor of the flowers. We offer strong clumps, especially suited for 

 outdoor planting. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 



Coreopsis 



Lanceolata grandinora. One of the most popular hardy 

 plants. The flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form 

 and invaluable for cutting; blooms during the entire summer 

 and autumn. 2 ft. 



Rosea. Finely divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August 

 and September numerous small pink flowers; useful in border 

 or rockery; 1 foot. 



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



Dreer's De Luxe Delphiniums 



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

 and on page 103. 



