DREER'S CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS- Continued 



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Dreer's Choice Hardy Shrubs are supplied as vigorous, well- 

 rooted plants which are bound to give satisfaction if handled 

 properly. The sizes given are those of the plants as we supply 

 them and not the ultimate height of the plant when at full 

 growth. 



Tamarix— Tamarisk 

 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. 2 to 3 

 feet. 60c each. 



Viburnuitl— 5nott'ba// 

 Opulus {High Bush Cranberry). White flowers in June followed 

 in autumn by bright scarlet berries which are very attractive 

 until very late in winter. 3 feet high. 75c each. 



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

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

 2 to 3 feet high. 75c each. 



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

 Has healthy dark foliage. The perfect balls of pure white 

 flowers are borne in great profusion in May. 2 to 3 feet. 75c each. 



Vitex— r/ie Rare Chaste Tree 



Macrophylla. Those who desire an unusual yet most desirable 

 shrub will find this beautiful graceful plant to their liking. 

 It produces an abundance of attractive lavender-blue flowers 

 arranged in showy terminal spikes at the end of every branch. 

 Blooms in July and continues until frost. Grows more than 

 10 feet high and makes a uniform spread. It can be pruned to 

 fonn equally shapely bushes to any height from 3 to 4 feet 

 upwards. Strong plants 15 to 18 inches high 75c each; $7.50 

 per doz. 



Weigela— DiervjV/o 



Eva Rathke. Flowers continuously throughout the summer and 

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



Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. Very profuse blooming. 3 to 4 feet. 

 nana variegata. Has splendid variegated foliage, a mottling 



HEDGE PLANTS 



and pink. 



of green, yellow 

 3 to 4 feet. 



Any of the three Weigelas, 



Delicate rose colored flowers. 

 60c each. 



Hedge of Berberis Thunbergi 



California Privet—Ligustrum ovalifolium 



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, 

 2»- to 3 feet high, $1.25 per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 

 Berberis Thunbergi {Japan Barberry). Where a dwarf 

 deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful Bar- 

 berry. 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. Ab- 

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

 inches apart. 



Extra strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 



inches high, $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100. 



For Red-Leaved Barberry — see page 44. 



Boxwood for Edging — (Buxus suffruticosa) 



Fine bushy plants in following sizes: 

 4 to 6 inches high, $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100; 



$175.00 per 1000. 



6 to 8 inches high, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; 



$225.00 per 1000. 



For Boxwood specimens— see page 53. 



Vegetable Plants and Roots (Ready October is) 



Asparagus Roots. We can furnish the varieties listed below in 

 selected one-year-old roots. We do not handle two-year or older 

 stock, the one-year-old roots are used by all experienced growers 

 and 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.; $1.75 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



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

 doz.; $1.75 per 100; $10.00 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, and the large, luscious stalks 

 will be greatly appreciated. 60c per doz.; $2.00 per 100; 

 $12.00.per 1000. 



Hop Vines. 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



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

 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



Rhubarb Victoria. Strong roots, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



The Most Popular Herbs 



Chives. For flavoring. 20c per clump; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 

 per 100. 



Lavender. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



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



Rosemary. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



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



Ta,rra,gon (Estragon). For flavoring. 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 



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

 $12.00 per 100. 



Smail quantities of Vegetable Plants and Roots can be sent by Parcel Post. Add 10% (15% 

 west of the Mississippi) of their value for postage and special packing (Minimum charge 10c) 



