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DREER'S PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS FOR AUTUMN SOWING 



Dianthus— Harrfy Garden Pinks A 



This hardy perennial enjoys the greatest popularity as the 

 plants lend themselves exceptionally well to a number of purposes. 

 They will give a showy bed or border, and are most attractive in 

 the rock garden. Also very fine for cutting. 



2332 Allwoodi alpinus.A Showy single and semi-double 



fragrant flowers representing all the colors found in Dianthus. 

 The plants grow 4 to 6 inches high and bloom profusely. 

 Fine for rock gardens. Pkt. 35c; 100 seeds $1.00. 



2333 Graniticus.A Of low growth forming a dense carpet 

 covered in May and June with bright crimson blooms. Grows 

 about 4 inches high. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 60c. 



2334 Deltoides, Brilliant (Maiden Pink). A A charming 

 creeping variety with brilliant carmine flowers in June 

 and July. Pkt. ISc; special pkt. 60c 



2338 Deltoides alba. A A white-flowering form of the above 

 and as beautiful. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 75c. 



2336 Caesius (Cheddar Pink). A Attractive dense tufts only a 

 few inches high, studded throughout May and June with 

 rose-pink sweet-scented blooms. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



2336 Plumarius semperflorens (Everblooming Hardy Garden 

 Pinks). A Semi-double, double, and single flowers in a great 

 diversity of colors. Pkt. 20c; i oz. 60c, 



2341 Plumarius, Highland Rose Hybrids. A Lovely single 

 flowers having a rich fragrance. The blooms are bright rose 

 with a zone of deeper rosy red. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 7Sc 



2340 Plumarius (Grass Pinks, 

 Scolch Pinks, or Pheasanl- 

 eye Pink-:). A A beautiful 

 single hardy Pink with 

 fringed edged flowers of 

 varied showy colors. The 

 blooms have an appealing 

 spicy fragrance. Pkt. 10c; 

 i oz. 25c; oz. 75c 



2337 PI u m ar i u s fl. pi. 



(Double Hardy Garden 

 Pinks). A Double and 

 semi-double blooms in 

 many beautiful colors, ^x- 

 quisitely sweet scented. 

 Always greatly admired 

 because of its free bloom- 

 ing character. Pkt. 15c; 

 J oz. 50c 



Dianthus plumarius 



Digitalis— Fo«g/ove • 



2346 Rock Garden Species, Mixed. A A special mixture of 

 25 rare varieties of hardy Dianthus suitable for the rock 

 garden. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



For Dianthus barbatus, see 



Sweet William, page 69 



Sweet Wivelsfield— HybnJ Dianthus A 



2331 This hardy Dianthus resembles a large-flowering Sweet Wil- 

 liam but it has a greater variety of colors. The plants grow 

 12 inches tall and bloom from June to October. Requires 

 good winter protection. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c; i oz. 75c 



*Dictamnus— Ga5 Plant 



2348 Fraxinella alba. Fragrant foliage and curiously shaped 

 Spider-Plant-like fragrant blooms in June and July. 3 feet. 

 Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 



2349 Caucasicus rubra.® Similar but has rose-pink flowers 

 with deeper veins. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



Splendid plants which make a most aristocratic appeal during 

 June and July when tlie stately flower spikes dominate the garden 

 display. The plants grow 3 to 5 feet tall. Suited for growing in 

 full sun, the semi-shade, and also in densely shaded spots. 

 2361 Giant Shirley Mixed. The finest of all Foxgloves growing 



5 to 7 feet high. Extra-large flowers in a wide range of 



beautiful colors, also most attractive spotted and blotched 



ones. Pkt. 15c; i oz. 50c; oz. $1.50. 

 Gloziniaeflora. This is a fine strain of tlie popular Foxglove 



D. purpurea, with handsome spotted Gloxinia-like flowers on 



long spikes. Makes a splendid showing. 

 2356 - Purple 2357 - Rose 2358 - White 

 Any color: Pkt. 10c; J oz. 40c. 

 2360 - Mixed. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. 

 2366 Grandiflora (Ambigua). Long graceful spikes closely 



set witli lovely light yellow blooms. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 40c. 

 2368 Lutzi Hybrids. Magnificent spikes, 4 feet tall, set with 



lovely salmon flowers. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 

 2370 Monstrosa (.l/am;»o/A foxg/oBc). A splendid strain bearing 



a profusion of long showy flower spikes set with large blooms. 



Mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; } oz. 40c. 



*Echinops— G/obe Thistle 



2404 Ritro. Silvery thistlc-likc fuliage crowned with round heads 

 of fine steel blue flowers. Blooms in July. Grows 3 to 5 feet 

 tall. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c 



*Eryngium— 5ea Holly A 



2408 Amethystinum. Beautiful thistle-like heads of amethyst 



blue flowers and holly-like foliage. 

 Bloomsin July and August. 2 J ft. 



Fine for winter bouquets. 

 Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 



Eupatorium— T/ioroug/ju'orf • 



2441 Fraseri. Bears a great profusion of dense clusters of pure 

 white flowers during August and September; \\ feet high- 

 Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c 



Geum — Avens A 



Splendid hardy plants with compact foliage and large showy 

 flowers carried on elegant long stems. Fine for rockeries. 



2541 Atrosanguineum fl. pi. Showy double rich crimson 

 flowers from July on. The blooms are carried on graceful 

 stems 18 inches tall. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 



2542 Mrs. Bradshaw. Very showy, large, double, rich scarlet 

 blooms which give a splendid effect throughout the summer 

 months. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 



2543 Lady Stratheden. Large double rich golden yellowflowers 

 borne most profusely. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 7Sc. 



Gaillardia— B/an/i;^/ Flower 



2507 Portola, Giant Hybrids. Magnificent plants of upright 

 habit from 2J to 3 feet high bearing a great profusion of 

 long-stemmed massive blooms combining rich bronzy red 

 petals edged with a golden yellow border of varying width. 

 Magnificent from June on. Pkt. 20c; J oz. 75c 



2504 Burgundy. Lovely wine red flowers carried on long stems. 



Effective in the border and fine for cutting. June to 



August; 2\ feet. Pkt. 2Sc; special pkt. 75c 

 2502 Grandiflora compacta, Mixed. Bushy plants, 12 



to 15 inches high. Long-stemmed, colorful blooms during 



the summer. Very showy colors. Pkt. 15c; J oz. 40c. 



2508 Tangerine. Large tangerine-colored flowers carried on 

 plants of compact growth. Pkt. 20c; i oz. 75c 



2510 Grandiflora, Superb Mixed. Crimson and gold in 

 many variations. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 25c. 



A=Suited for Rock Gardens; (D =Suited for Semi-shade; •=Suited for Shade; *=Sow in late Autumn. 



