58 Dreer’s Specialties in Hardy Perennial Plants 
Thalictrum (Meadow Rue) 
Dipterocarpum. We consider this one of the real 
gems among hardy plants, not only for the garden but 
its dainty, graceful sprays of flowers, elegantly ar- 
ranged on stems 4 feet high, are invaluable for cutting ; 
the flowers are of charming shade of violet-mauve, 
which is brightened by a bunch of lemon-yellow 
stamens and anthers. 35 ets. each; $3.50 per dozen. 
Tritoma 
(Red-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily) 
Pfitzeri. The early free and continuous blooming quali- 
ties of this variety has made it one of the great bed- 
ding plants. In bloom from August to October, with 
spikes 3 to 4 feet high, and heads of bloom of a rich 
orange-scarlet, producing a grand effect either planted 
single in the border or in masses. 30 cts. each; $2.50 
per dozen; $18.00 per 100. 
Royal Standard. A distinct new variety and blooming 
continuously from June to the end of October, pro- 
ducing 3 feet high stems of good sized flowerheads, the 
flowers on the lower half of the spike of a bright yel- 
low, the upper part a rich rosy scarlet; a most effective 
and rich color combination. $1.00 each. 
New Viola Jersey Gem 
Undoubtedly the most valuable bedding Viola yet intro- 
duced which is perfectly suited to our climatic conditions 
and which will succeed in any good garden soil in a sunny 
position, blooming practically without a break from early 
May to the end of the season. The plant is of compact 
sturdy habit of growth, its flowers pure violet, borne on 
good stems about 6 inches long, making it a splendid sub- 
ject for cutting as well as a most desirable plant for the 
border. 35 ets. each; $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 
100. 
TritoMa (Rep-Hor 
PoKEeR PLANT) 
