DREER'S CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS for Fall Planting 



Tamarix—Tamarisk (M) 

 Hispida aestivalis. A distinct Tamarix covered with delicate 

 soft pink sprays of flowers during July and August — a time when 

 the shrubbery border is comparatively bare of flowers. Size 

 2 to 3 feet, 60c each. 



Viburnum— Snou-baH (M) 



Opulus (High Bush Cranberry). Wliite flowers in June followed 

 in autumn by bright scarlet berries which are very attractive 

 until very late in winter. Size 3 feet, 75c each. 



— Sterilis {Snowball or Guelder Rose). The popular white Snow- 

 ball, filled with large pendant balls of white flowers in May. 

 Size 2 to 3 feet, 75c each. 



Plicatum (Japan Snowball). One of the choicest hardy shrubs. 

 Fine dark foliage. The lurfcct balls of pure white flowers are 

 borne in great pr i May. Size 2 to 3 feet, 75c each. 



Vitex Ti 



The Rare Chaste Tree 



Macrophylla. This is ideally 

 suited to bring variety into the 

 shrubbery border because of 

 its distinct appearance and 

 great beauty. Grows more 

 than 10 feet high and makes a 

 uniform spread covered with 

 attractive fcliage. Carries dur- 

 ing July and henceforth until 

 frost showy terminal spikes of 

 attractive lavender-blue flow- 

 ers at the end of every branch. 

 It may be pruned to any shape 

 or height. Strong plants, size 

 15 to 18 inches, 75c each; 

 S7.50 per doz. 



V'ite.\ macrophylla 



Weigela— DierviHo (M) 



Eva Rathke. Flowers continuously throughout the summer and 



autumn. Rich ruby-carmine blooms. Size 2 to 3 feet. 

 Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. Verj' profuse. Size 3 to 4 feet. 



— nana variegata. Has splendid variegated foliage, a mottling 

 of green, j-ellow, and pink. Delicate rose colored flowers. 

 Size 3 to 4 feet. 



A ny of the three Weigclas: 60c each. 



HEDGE PLANTS 



Hedge of Bcrbtiij Thualjcrgi 



California Privet— Ligustrum ovalifolium (T) 



Of all hedge plants this is the most popular, and more of it is 

 planted than all others combined. It is of free growth and suc- 

 ceeds. under the most adverse conditions, such as under dense 

 shade of trees, where other plants would not exist. Strong plants, 

 size 2J to 3 feet, SI. 25 per doz.; 86.00 per 100; $50,00 per 1000. 



Japanese Barberry -Berbcrw Thunbergi (M) 



WIhtc a dwarf deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing eijuals this 



beautiful Barberry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. 



The leaves are small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, 



brilliant colors, the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. Absolutely 



hardy in all parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart. 



Extra strong 3-year-old plants, size 18 to 



24 inches, $3.50 per doz.; S25.0O per 100. 



For Red-Leaved Barberry— see page 45. 



Boxwood for Edging— {Buxus suffrulicosa) (M) 



Fine bushy plants in following sizes: 



Size 4 to 6 inches, $2.50 per doz.; S15.00 per 100. 



Size 6 to 8 inches, $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Size 8 to 10 inches, $4.50 per doz.; 835.00 per 100. 



For Boxwood specimens — see page 54. 



Vegetable Plants and Roots 



{Ready October 15) 



Vegetable Plants and Roots by Mail 



Small (jiiiinlilics of Ihc^c can be sent 

 by parcel post. Add 10% (15% west 

 of the Mississippi) to their value for 

 postage and special packing. Mini- 

 mum charge 10 cents. 



Asparagus Roots. We can furnish the varieties listed below in 

 selected one-year-old roots, the kind used by all experienced 

 growers because they are the best size for transplanting and 

 they will be found the most satisfactory in the end. 



— Dreer's Eclipse. This variety is the result of a most careful 

 selection and "breeding up" to the large type, yet retaining that 

 delicate light green color and tender quality desired. 50c per 

 doz.; 81.75 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



— Palmetto. An early green variety of good quality. 50c per 

 doz.; SI. 75 per 100; 810.00 per 1000. 



— Washington. The result of careful breeding, it grows large 

 straight shoots, dark green in color with heavy overtone. The 

 tips are tight and firm and do not open out or begin to branch 

 until well out of the ground, making the finest kind of green 

 Asparagus both for home use and market. It is nearer to being 

 rust-proof than any other variety. 60c per doz.; $2.00 per 100; 

 812.00 per 1000. 



Hop Vines. 25c each; S2.50 per doz.; 815.00 per 100. 

 Horseradish Sets, New Bohemian. 40c per doz.; $1.50 



per 100; SIO.OO per 1000. 

 Rhubarb, Victoria. Strong roots 25c each; 82.50 per doz.; 



$15.00 per 100. 



The Most Popular Herbs 



Chives. 20c per clump; 82.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Lavender. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 

 Peppermint. 20c each; 82.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Rosemary. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 

 Spearmint. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 Tarragon (&/ra,(.'OK). For flavoring. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 

 Thyme (Broad-leaved English). 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $12.00 per 100. 



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