New, Rare, and Meritorious 

 Hardy Perennial Plants 



On the following 9 pages we give a very select list of the newest varieties and species of 

 Hardy Perennial Plants, also a number of varieties which while not new are our sugges- 

 tions of the best, most meritorious, and popular selections from this class of plants and 

 should be included in the collection of every garden lover who desires quality flowers in 

 his herbaceous border throughout the season. 



Aconitum— Monkshood, Helmet Flower ® 



Aconites form bushy clumps, invaluable for shady spots. 

 Fischeri. 18 in. Dwarf pale blue variety. September-October. 

 Napellus bicolor. 3 ft. Large blue and white. July-September. 

 —Spark's Variety. 30 in. Darkest blue sort. June. 

 Wilsoni. An introduction from northern China. Of strong 

 stately habit, growing 5 to 6 feet high with large light violet-blue 

 flowers in September. 



Any of the above: 

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



Aethionema— stonecrest a 



Warleyensis. 9 in. We consider this one of the most effective 

 alpines in cultivation. Neat twiggy bushes of glaucous blue 

 foliage with dense heads of brilliant rose-colored flowers in May 

 and June. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 



Aj Uga— Bugle A® 



For rockeries and ground carpeting, particularly in shade. 



Blooms in May and June. 6-8 in. 



Brockbanki. Forms mats of dark-colored foliage. Very effective 

 in autumn and winter. 



Reptans fol. variegatis. Showy blue flowers and very attrac- 

 tive silvery rose-tinted foliage. 



—rosea. Rich dark green foliage and bright pink flowers. 



Any of the above: 

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



Plants by Mail 



Plants up to a dozen or so 

 will be forwarded by Parcel 

 Post if you add to your re- 

 mittance 10% (15% west of 

 the Mississippi) of their 

 value to cover postage and 

 special packing. Minimum 

 charge 10 cents. 



Aconitum napellus, 

 Spark's Variety 



Alyssum— Madwort A 



Saxatile fl. pi. 6-12 in. Double flowers which accentuate the 

 richness of the bright golden yellow color. Blooms profusely 

 during the spring. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 



Anchusa— Sea Bugloss, Alkanet 



Italica, Morning Glory. 5 ft. One of the finest of this showy 

 genus. Stout, much-branched stems smothered with large 

 brilliant rich blue flowers. May and June. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 

 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 



Anchusa italica, 

 Morning Glory 



Myosotidiflora. A • {For get- Me- Not Flowered Bugloss.) 

 An entirely different and distinct dwarf Anchusa from the 

 Caucasus, growing but 10 to 12 inches high. Covered during 

 April and May with sprays of beautiful Forget-Me-Not-like 

 flowers of a rich blue color. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 

 25 for $5.75. 



Armeria— Sea Pink, Thrift A 



Dwarf evergreen tufts of bright green leaves. Showy flower 

 clusters poised on erect stems, 9 to 12 inches high. Blooms from 

 early spring until late fall. Adapted to both rockery and border. 

 Cephalotes, Bee's Ruby. Has stout stems with large globular 



heads of brilliant ruby red flowers. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 



12 for $5.50. 

 —rubra. Large heads of crimson-red flowers on stout stems. 



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



Aquilegia— Columbine ® 



These are elegant hardy perennial plants producing graceful 

 spurred flowers on stems rising 2 feet or more above beautifully 

 divided foliage. They prefer a well-drained sandy loam, blooming 

 freely in late spring and early summer. 

 Coerulea, Crimson Star ( New). A very striking introduction. 



Brilliant blood-crimson long-spurred flowers with conspicuous 



white corolla. One of the most distinct of this genus. Each 35c; 



3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 

 Dreer's Long-Spurred Hybrids. A superb large long-spurred 



type in tones of cream, pink, lavender, white, red, etc. They are 



supplied in mixture only. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50; 



25 for $4.50. 

 Dreer's Long-Spurred Pink Shades. Specially selected 



pink shades of this popular long-spurred type. Each 25c; 



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



Dreer's Collections of 

 Hardy Perennial Plants 



For Border or Garden Planting 



12 Distinct Species, our selection $2.50 



25 Distinct Species, our selection 4.50 



50 Distinct Species and Varieties, our selection. . 8.00 



100 Distinct Species and Varieties, our selection . . .15.00 

 For Rock Gardens 



12 Distinct Species, our selection $3.00 



25 Distinct Species, our selection 5.50 



50 Distinct Species and Varieties, our selection. .10.00 



100 Distinct Species and Varieties, our selection. .18'.00 



6 plants of a variety will be supplied at one-half the 12 price 



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