DREER'S SELECT HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



Bearded Iris— iris germanica. Flowering Flag 



The following varieties are the most magnificent newer acquisi- 

 tions obtained up to the present time. Their colorings and form 

 are superb. They represent the giants of the family both in size of 

 individual flowers and habit of growth. 

 Ambassadeur. Flowers of largest size, magnificent form, and 



unique coloring. Standards, deep lavender suffused with bronze; 



falls, maroon with purplish cast. 21 ft. 

 Ann Page. A superb, tall growing variety, 4 feet high, with 



masses of dear lavender-blue flowers with large well rounded 



petals. 

 Citronella. A most handsome, free flowering, late yellow with 



falls beautifully veined and mottled Vandyke red. 3 ft. 

 Imperator. Fine large, maroon-crimson falls. Standards, bronzy 



violet-red. Tall, free, and effective. 3| ft. 

 Iient A. Williamson. Large flowers on tall stems. Standards, 



Lobelia blue, shot fawn at the edge; falls, velvety purple, 



sufiused blue at the edge; bright golden yellow beard. 2j ft. 

 IiOrd of June. Massive flowers of perfect form. Standards, 



pale lavender-blue; falls, deep aniline-blue. 3 ft. 

 Queen Caterina. A giant in size of flowers as well as in habit of 



growth, attaining a height of fully 4 feet. The color is an 



exquisite shade of pure lavender-blue, being uniform in both 



standards and falls. 

 Shekinah. A delightful shade of pale yellow with amber shad- 

 ings. A tall, handsome, variety of very uncommon color. 2| ft. 

 Suzanne Autissier. Individual flowers of heavy texture and 



spikes of enormous size. Falls, reddish purple; standards, light 



violet-blue. A very profuse bloomer growing 4 feet high. 

 Tolande. Large massive flowers of splendid form. A strong 



upright grower and remarkably free. Falls, rich deep blue; 



standards, violet-blue. 3j ft. 



Any of the above lo Bearded Iris: 



35c each; S3. 50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Set of the above 10 Bearded Iris, one each, $3.00. 



Choice Garden Varieties of Iris 



Archeveque. Standards, a rich shade of reddish purple; falls, 

 dark velvety purple; very free. 2 ft. 



Edouard Michel. One of the finest with flowers of large size, 

 beautifully poised on stems 3 feet high. The standards are 

 broad and frilled, of a distinct shade of reddish violet, the falls 

 are slightly deeper in color. 



Her Majesty. Standards and falls bright mauve. IJ ft- 



Honorabilis. Golden yellow standards and rich mahogany- 

 brown falls. 



Isoline. Standards, vinaceous lilac suffused with bronze; falls, 

 light purple overlaid with bronze; base of petals, yellow with 

 brown reticulations; golden yellow beard; height, 2\ feet. 



Lohengrin. Foliage and flowers of gigantic size, with petals 

 2 inches wide, of a deep violet-mauve. 2| ft. 



Loreley. Perfect-shaped flowers. Falls of a deep ultramarine- 

 blue, more or less veined with creamy white and bordered 

 sulphur yellow, making a beautiful contrast. 2\ ft. 



Mme. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white, daintily 

 edged with light blue. 21 ft. 



Parisiana. Standards, Chinese violet shot with white at center; 

 falls, white reticulated and spotted with Chinese violet at edges; 

 very free; height 2j ft. 



Red Riding Hood. Falls, reddish purple with white reticula- 

 tion at base; standards, soft rosy purple. 21 ft. 



Rembrandt. Standards, light lavender-blue; falls, of a deeper 

 blue. Early flowering. 2 ft. 



Sherwin-Wright. Flowers most profusely. A rich golden 

 yellow without markings or shadings. The best and showiest 

 yellow for mass planting. 2 ft. 



Any of these: 2Sc each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Set of the 12 Choice Iris, one each, for $2.50. 



Mixed Varieties. ISc each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



Two Superb New 

 Iris germanica 



The two varieties here described, one a golden yellow, the 

 other a rich velvety purple, bloom at the same time and 

 when planted together form a brilliant rich color combi- 

 nation. 

 Gold Imperial. The best and most vigorous growing, 



free-flowering, golden yellow Iris. 2 J to 3 feet. 

 Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau. The largest, darkest, and 



by far the finest of the dark purple Irises. 2J to 3 ft. 

 Either variety: 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 One of each for 60c. 



Iris pallida dalmatica 



Princess Beatrice. This is the true type of pallida dalmatica 

 and still one of the most attractive and satisfactory all-round 

 varieties with flowers of large size. The standards and falls are 

 clear lavender-blue shading to a pale silvery blue at the base. 

 It is of strong vigorous growth over three feet high with unusual- 

 ly heavy glaucous foliage. Sweet scented. 25c each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Pallida dalmatica foliis variegatis. This beautiful variety 

 is conspicuous on account of its striking variegated foliage which 

 is glaucous green with broad bands of creamy yellow, every leaf 

 being well marked. It is of free growth, attains a height of 2 

 feet, and is very attractive even when not in flower. The blooms 

 are of a clear lavender-blue. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Iris crista ta—Cre*rerf Dwarf Iris A 



A tiny native species growing from 4 to 6 inches high. Delicate, 

 richly marked pale lilac flowers late in May and June. Fine fir 

 the rockery or edge of border. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Iris interregna a 



An interesting type, the result of crossing /. germanica with 

 /. ptimila hybrida. They bloom earlier than the German Iris 

 and the flowers combine perfection of form with large size and 

 clear and decided colors in growth. The foliage is dwarf in growth. 

 The flower stems are almost 18 inches high. 

 Fritjof. Lavender standards, satiny violet-blue falls. 

 Helge. Creamy yellow standards, falls darker, veined yellow. 

 Spectabilis. Rich, free-flowering, violet-purple. 



Any one: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris pumila liyhrida— Dwarf Iris A 



A cross between /. pumila and /. germanica. Very showy. 

 Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. 

 Caerulea. Very early light blue. 

 Cyanea. Rich violet-purple. 

 Excelsa. Good pale lemon yellow. 

 Schneekuppe. Pure white. 



25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris pseudacorus 



The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for marshes and water 

 courses. May and June; 4 feet. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Iris Sibirica— 5«&erian Iris 



Orientalis. Rich violet-blue; very free flowering and one of the 



best. Blooms in June, 3^- feet. 

 — Snow Queen. A variety of great merit. Forms an attractive 



plant with many snow white flowers. 

 Perry's Blue. A comparatively new variety with very large, 



clear blue flowers on stout, stiff stems. A vigorous free grower 



and very free bloomer. One of the best for cutting. 

 25c each; $2. .50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Plants marked A are suited 

 for the Rock Garden. 



If plants are wanted by parcel post add lO''? (IS'? West of the Mississippi) of their 

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