HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. 



Trollius — Globeflower ® 



Desirable free-flowering plants with large, strong-stemmed 

 Buttercup-like blossoms ranging from pale yellow to deep 

 orange. May and June. 



Europaeus superbus. 2 ft. Glorified globe-shaped 

 Buttercups. Waxy lemon yellow. 



Ledebouri, Golden Queen. 2 ft. A magnificent variety 

 with beautiful rich golden yellow blooms during July 

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



Meteor. 3 ft. Very large, deep rich orange. 



Orange Prince. 2 ft. A vigorous variety with unusually 

 large flowers of a rich golden orange color. 



Any of the above, except where noted: 



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



A Charming Double-Flowered 

 Tunica — Tunicflower A 



Saxifraga flore plena rosea. 6-8 in. A charming little spread- 

 ing plant. Dark green foliage covered with tiny double flowers 

 of a deep pink color. The plants are perpetual flowering begin- 

 ning to bloom in June and continuing until late in fall. Each 

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



Veronica — Speedwell 



Showy plants for sunny borders and of easy culture. They 

 greatly vary in height but all bear attractive flowers. 



Blue Spire. 2 ft. A hybrid of longifolia subsessilis and spicata 

 which combines the glorious dark color of the former with the 

 freedom of flower of the latter. Of bushy habit and a real addi- 

 tion to the summer blues. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 



Incana rosea. 1 ft. Silvery foliage with upright spikes of deli- 

 cate pink flowers. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 



Longifolia subsessilis (Japanese Speedwell). 2-3 ft. The show- 

 iest of all with dense spikes of blue flowers from mid-July until 

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



Rupestris nana. A ® 1 in. Forms a dense carpet of dark green 

 foliage with deep Gentian blue flowers from April until June. 

 The finest and most attractive of the creeping varieties. Each 

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



Three Choice Vincas A $ 



Minor alba. A pure white -flowered form of our popular 

 Periwinkle. Showy but scarce, and always in demand. 



— aurea. Golden variegated foliage and blue flowers. Useful 

 as plants for carpeting the ground and valuable for use 

 in window boxes during the winter in combination with 

 Boxwood and other evergreen plants. 



— Bowles Variety. This new European form is much 

 more desirable in every respect than the common type. 

 The foliage is broader and rich glossy green of strong 

 texture. The flowers are not only larger but of a deeper 

 rich blue color and are borne with a remarkable profusion. 



Any of these three: 

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



Perpetual-Flowering Violas A 



Magnificent bedders requiring sun for best display of their richly 

 colored blooms. Flowers from early May until frost. 

 Apricot Queen. Large blossoms of various shades of apricot- 

 yellow. 

 Chantreyland. A beautiful pure apricot shade. Very free 

 flowering. 



Viola, Jersey Gem 



Jersey Gem. The most valuable bedding Viola for our climate, 

 succeeding in sunny spots. Flowers from May until fall. Com- 

 pact plants with lovely large violet blooms on 6-inch stems. 



Purple Glory. Has the persistent and free flowering qualities 

 of Jersey Gem with an informal growth. The large ruby- 

 purple flowers stand well above the foliage. 

 Any of the above: Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 



Viola, York Gem A 



Plant Patent No.83 

 This new Viola has clear mauve flowers with bold yellow eye, 

 purple rays radiating from the eye into the three lower petals. 

 Has sturdy long flower stems and compact neat foliage. Perfectly 

 hardy in central New York. Adapts itself readily to forcing. 

 May be flowered under glass by Christmas if properly treated. 

 Each 45c; 3 for $1.25; 12 for $4.50; 25 for $8.75. 



Hardy Violet 



Double Russian. This is not suited to forcing under glass, 

 but is perfectly hardy and a gem for the garden or hardy border. 

 Produces in early spring great masses of fine, large, double,deep 

 purple flowers of exquisite fragrance. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for 

 $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 



A Garden in the House 



By Helen Van Pelt Wilson 

 A very interesting booklet of 112 pages giving valuable 

 information about house plants, their use, and culture. Has 

 chapters on temperatures, humidity, pebble gardens, watering, 

 ventilation, pruning, and transplanting. Also discusses insects 

 and how to control them. Bound in linen 50c per copy, post- 

 paid. 



A = Suited to Rock Garden; ® = Suited to Semi-Shade; # = Suited to Shade 



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