Dreer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1904. 
DIGITALIS Gloxiniztlora (Foxglove). Gloxinia-shaped flowers; a lovely type; 
colors mixed. Per oz., 30 cts,........ 
— Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglov Long spikes surmounted by one enormous flower ; 
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ERYNGIUM. Amethystinum (Sea Holy). Handsome thistle-like hea 
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GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower). Vhe following are among the showiest and most effective 
hardy perennial plants. 
— Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow canary-yellow border...........+1 . 
— Sulphurea Oculata. Pale sulphur, maroon eye......... Beenie cnicaresseecsns 
— Grandiflora Superba. Our own saving. Splendid mixed varieties... 
are as ric 
— Grandiflora Compacta. New compact variety. In coloring the flow 
and varied as those of the tall-growimg SOFts.....scsssessseueeeeeeeteeseeraneeseees 
GEUM. Atrosanguineum FI. Pl. (Avexs). Double crimson flowers. 
GOLDEN ROD (Solidago Canadensis). 2 to 5 feet...... ‘ 
GYPSOPHILA Paniculata (Sasy’s Breath). White flowers, fine for bouquets ; 
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HELIOPSIS Pitcherianus (Orange Sunflower). Deep golden-yellow 
HEUCHERA Sanguinea (Aw Root), Rich, bright crimson 
HIBISCUS (Marsamallow). 
— Palustris., Large, pink flowers........... RUD eee Hane Na raceleacereecine nese cerctes oct eeaeeere 
— Moscheutos (Swanzp Rose Mallow). Flowers 6 inches in diameter, of a light rosy-red, 
with dark centre,....... DN NNN MAIER UMC seN Tt WAU alawadenmecs tact tear cntcclc satcuailureconsceadses/asae sas ‘ 
— Crimson Eye. Flowers of the largest size, pure white, with a large spot of velvety crim- 
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HOLLYHOCK. The seeds offered have been saved from the st double flowers. 
-— Double White......... 10 | — Double Bright Red.... 
—— Yellow. 10] — — Bright Pink........ 
——Salmon Rose 10 | — — Maroon ..... 
— Extra Choice Double Mixed. Per oz., $1.00 
—‘“ Allegheny.” Mammoth flowers, formed of loosely-arranged fringed petals. ‘The colors aa 
vary from the palest shrimp pink to deep red ........sseesee sees eeeeeettn entrees doideoctenbecars 
— Single. Very handsome when covered with their artistic blossoms.........+.+- 
IRIS Keempferi (%:panese Iris). This is one of the showiest of 
the “ Flags,’’ and now extensively used in the hardy garden. Bright blue; 6 inches. Per oz., 60 cts... 
The seeds we offer have been saved from our own unrivaled col- — Robusta Grandiflora (Eliza Fonrobert). Large-flowering ; 
lection, and should produce only varieties of the highest merit. 10 Topiry=-d ea oS etsy ta ate ea FO eer et ne ee ees 
LATHYRUS (£verlasting, or Hardy Sweet Pea). Showy, free- —-— Victoria. Of bushy habit, bearing large umbels of bright 
flowering, hardy perennial climbers. azure-bliie MlOWers:. esccosceutsseageettersaacdessers 
— Latifolius. Purplish-red........ we eee 5 — Dissitiflora. Compact habit, — profuse 
—— Albus. Pure white, very desirable.. 10 & bloomer; exquisite blue; an attractive 
—— Pink Beauty. Bright, rosy pink.. 10 ish spring bedding plant ; 6 inches ..........+... 
—— Mixed. Allcolors. Per oz., 40 cts... — Palustris. The true Forget-Me-Not ; 
LAVENDER (Lavandula Vera). Well- tif UME Des Mcres.cetescseteatasten ston enegavosea cate as 
known, sweet-scented, hardy perennial. ——Semperflorens. A charming dwarf 
Perjozme2Uctsares sor tecnascnceaisaese Edemaoecteedeees 5 Forget-Me-Not, continuing in bloom from 
LOBELIA Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). early spring until autumn; blue; 8 
A native, hardy variety, with spikes of inches..... Series 
brilliant scarlet flowers .-.....ccceeceeeeeceeeee eee 10 — Royal Blue s beautiful variety belongs 
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to the upright pillar-shaped section. ‘The 
flowers are of larger size and a deeper blue 
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NASTURTIUM. The brilliancy of these 
favorites is undisputed. Sowings can be 
— Hybrids. Flowers large, and resemble Car- 
dinalis, but are of splendid shades of rose, 
Ted Miac purple wet. +. cccesersaccaceactenescenaes 25 
LYCHNIS Chalcedonica (Rose Campion, 
Ferusalem Cross). ine scarlet flowers ; 
Wife tteserararecs nsetieerastesccudatess Baruch ertaaneds 5 made in autumn for flowering indvors 
— Haageana. Brilliant orange, scarlet, crim- through the winter. 
SOM CLC hecereo ts esos nicetsaes GPR Tote, Hepes 5 — Tom Thumb. Finest mixed colors. Oz., 
LYTHRUM Roseum Superbum (Rose T5jctsihasweelkes ce oarhte eet e wh. whee hers 
Loose-strife). .... aeEE DN Aedeckr DSearccteeccrichs 10 — Tall or Climbing. Finest mixed colors 
PANSY. For spring flowering the seed should 
be sown in autumn and protected during 
the winter. 
MIGNONETTE (Reseda). 
— Defiance. Spikes of remarkable size—de- 
\liciously fragrant. Of extraordinary keep- 
ing qualities, retaining their grace and fra- 
Pgrance until every bud opens. Oz., — Dreer’s Royal Exhibition. This strain 
_7d cts Sochbee bers neuer ch 10 comprises a beautiful collection of colors 
— Miles’ Hy . strong branch- and markings, and we are confident it will 
ing habit; very fragrant. Per oz., 25 cts. 5 prove satisfactory for perfection of form, 
firmness of texture, size and freedom of 
bloom, and elegance of coloring. Special 
packet of about 2,000 seeds, $1.00 ; regular 
— Machet. Well adapted for pot culture; 
dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numer- 
ous flower stalks ; highly colored and very 
fragrant. Per 0z., 75 cts Besar nes 10 DrGitaLis. packet 
— Goliath. Claimed by experts to be the most — Masterpiece, A remarkable type, being 
beautiful Mignonette in existence; plants of compact habit, conspicuously curled or waved, giving the flower a double ap- 
with rich green foliage, the giant trusses of flowers being borne pearance. . All colors MIXeds....:s.cestecsvenseesredeeeuaseeccennseaeeccbes 
on erect, strong, stiff stalks and surpassing all others in bril- — Mine, Perret. A new strain; flowers of largest size and borne 
15 very freely; distinguished from existing sorts by the great 
diversity of colors; especially rich in red shades ...........::eeeeees 
— Dreer’s Premium, Seed saved from first-class flowers only ; beautiful colors 
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— Bugnot’s Superb Blotched. A beautiful class with extra large flowers in gre 
diversity of colors. 1% 0Z., 75 CtSecce cccceseceetsereees ones 
— Cassier’s Giant. A grand mixture of the finest blotched varietie 
— Odier (Five-blotched). A beautiful strain of various-colored 
formed flcwers. 4 02., 75 CtS.cssesceresecerssseneseerencerens saneee 
— English Finest Mixed, Oz., $2.00 
— Good Mixed. All colors. Oz., $1.00, 
— Tufted (Viola cornuta). Mixed colors.... 
liancy of color; especially suited for house culture 
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— Giant Black, Dark and velvety. 10 Pansy, Giant Yellow. Dark eye 
—— Striped. Very showy 10 —— Emperor Wiliam. Ultra- 
hite, with dark eye............- 10 Maninewlwer sass eccecendensoanees 
—-— Fire King. Purple and gold. 
— — Collection of 6 Giants ........... azn 
—— Finest Mixed. Splendid colors, Per 02., $2.50.......:::0seeee cess eerste ees 
— Cardinal. The nearest approach Pansy, Light Blue. Azure blue 
to a scarlet 10 Withidarkleycicsnccdcconsesse-shecerts 
—Emperor William. Brilliant — Peacock, Upper petals ultrama- 
blue, with purple eye.....-......... 10 rine blue, lower deep claret, 
— Faust (Azug of the Blacks), Al- with white margins............0.0:6 
Mmostiblackeostesencdevsumstsudrorestees 10 — Psyche. Velvety violet, with 
— Gold Margined......... ES 10 broad margin of white.......... 4 
— Golden Yellow, with dark eye.. 10 —Snow Queen (Caxdidissima). 
—Lord Beaconsfield. Deep White, light yellow centre........ 
purple-violet, shading to white — White, with dark eye is 
on the upper petals............-.s08 10 — Yellow Gem, Pure yellow, with- 
— Mahogany Colored................. 10 
— Dreer’s Large-flowering Double Fringed 
PHLOX Decussata. Finest perennial sorts ; MixX€d.......ceceesceseseeeeeeseeeee scenes ceeees 
