DREER'S SELECT HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS for Fall Planting 



Arabis— /?ocfe Cress A® 



Alpina. A ver>' early spring-flowering plant forming a dense 

 carpet completely covered with pure white blooms. 25c each; 

 S2.50 per doz.; 815.00 per 100. 



Armeria- Sea Pink, Thrift A 



Attractive dwarf plants, forming evergreen tufts of bright green 

 foliage. Innumerable flowers clustered together in dense heads 

 carried on stiff wiry stems, from 9 to 12 inches high. They flower 

 more or less continuously from early spring until late fall. 

 Cephalotes, Bee's Ruby. Has stout stems with large globular 



heads of brilliant ruby-red flowers. 50c each. 



— rubra. Large heads of crimson-red flowers on stout stems. 

 Laucheana. Bright rose. 



Maritima alba. A pretty, pure white. 



Except where noted: 30c each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Artemisia 



Lactiflora {Hawthorn-Scented Mugwort). Of free growth, 31 to 

 4i feet high, terminated by great panicles of Astilbe-like, 

 creamy white flowers all during September. 



Silver King {Ghost Plant). A very showy white-leaved contrast 

 plant growing 3 feet high and maturing its beautiful silver white 

 foliage early in summer. Valuable to mix with winter bouquets. 

 Either of the above: 30c each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Asclepias—Butterfly Weed A 



Tuberosa. Very showy native plants, about 2J feet high, pro- 

 ducing flowers of briUiant orange-scarlet during July and 

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



Spring-Flowering Dwarf Asters A 



Indispensable for the rockery or edging of borders, growing 

 about six to twelve inches in height. 

 Alpinus. Showy bluish purple flowers. May-June. 



— albus. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers. 

 Subcaeruleus. Forms a dense tuft of leaves from which arise 



leafless stems bearing bluish violet flowers 3 inches across. 

 June-July. 



— Star of Wartburg. 1 ft. Large flowers on strong, erect 

 stems. Makes a fine display with its dark lilac-blue flowers with 

 orange center. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



A ny of the above, except where noted: 

 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Summer -Flowering Dwarf Hardy Asters A 



Amellus elegans. 12-15 in. Compact free-flowering plants 

 excellent for front of border. Large showy bluish violet flowers. 

 July-August. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Frikarti {Wonder of Stafa). 30 in. A most attractive hardy 

 summer Aster. Of neat, upright, branching growth. Bears a 

 profusion of large showy lavender-blue flowers. Mid-August 

 until late October. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Novelties in Hardy Asters 



The Hardy Fall-Flowering Asters bring to our gardens a final 

 outburst of magnificent colors. While the older varieties are 

 good these new ones are ever so much more desirable. Some 

 of them present us with superb new shades, more brilliant 

 than those heretofore known in this class. Others are desirable 

 on account of their limited height. 

 Alderman Vokes. 3 ft. Clear rose-pink with blue sheen. 



It is a mass of flowers in September. 

 Blue Bouquet. 2 ft. A charming new variety with branching 



pyramids covered with large, semi-double, clear blue flowers. 



September. 

 Blue Eyes. 4 ft. Violet-blue with yellow eye. It is the best 



blue variety of today. September. 

 Burbank's Charming. 5 ft. Distinct from all other Asters. 



Masses of feathery delicate rosy white sprays. Gives a 



charming effect. October-November. 

 Mt. Everest. 3-4 ft. A wonderful white Aster. Tall, well- 

 shaped, pointed pyramids. September. 

 Pink Nymph. 4 ft. A rich rosy red changing to bright pink. 



A truly lovely new variety. September. 

 Red Rover. 3 ft. Deep rosy red flowers with golden center. 



Bright red buds. September. 



Any of the above: 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Set of 7 varieties, one each, value $3.50, for $2.50. 



Fall-Flowering Hardy Asters 



Michaelmas Daisies, Starworts 



Among the showiest late-flowering hardy plants, flourishing 

 everywhere and blooming in September and October. 

 Barr's Pink. 4-5 ft. Vigorous grower; beautiful bright pink. 

 Novae-angliae. 4 ft. Very showy bright violet-purple. 



Mrs. F. W. Raynor. 4 ft. Considered the best red. 



Novi-belgi, Climax. 5 ft. Large spikes of lavender-blue. 

 Queen Mary. i\ ft. Pleasing blue flowers 2| inches across. 

 Sam Banham. 3 ft. Large pure white. One of the earliest. 

 Tataricus. 6 ft. Distinct large bluish violet. Very late. 

 Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Dwarf Hybrid Border Asters a 



These New Dwarf Asters fill a long-felt want in providing a race of dwarf, compact plants, blooming freely at a season when 

 there is a scarcity of low-growing flowering plants. They rarely exceed IS inches in height and bloom in September. Unsurpassed 

 for dwarf beds, borders, and the rockery. 



Introductions of 1936 



Constance. Lovely, well-formed blooms of a clear and 



charming light pink shade. 12 to 15 inches. 

 Diana. This will appeal to all who appreciate delicate colors 



as the blooms are an appeahng blush pink. 15 inches. 

 Hebe. Clear lavender-blue flowers that give a particularly 



fine and showy effect in the garden. 15 inches. 

 Lavanda. A magnificent new addition to this class with 



attractive light blue blooms. The vivid and pure color of 



the flowers is most charming. 15 inches. 

 Lilac Time. The well-rounded bushes completely covered by 



deep violet-blue blooms give a startling effect. It is a most 



colorful and outstanding variety. 15 inches. 

 Niobe. Of very compact growth completely covered with 



graceful pure white flowers with yellow centers. 12 inches. 



A ny of the above: 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Set of 6 varieties of 1936 Introductions, 



one each, value $3.00 for $2.75 



Introductions of 1935 



Countess of Dudley. A charming clear pink with a contrast- 

 ing yellow eye. Of bushy habit, 9 inches high. 



Lady Henry Maddocks. Clear pale pink flowers produced 

 freely on dwarf compact plants. 12 inches. 



Marjorie. Beautiful bright rose-pink blooms which give a 

 very splendid effect. 12 inches. 



Nancy. The bushy plants are completely covered with pale 

 flesh pink flowers which practically hide aU foliage. 12 in. 



Ronald. This is a pleasing shade of bright lilac-pink foUow- 

 ing the rose-pink buds. Very showy. 12 inches. 



Snowsprite {Snow Fairy). A very dwarf, graceful, early 

 variety with charming semi-double white flowers. 12 inches. 



Victor. The dwarf est of all, barely 12 inches tall, covered with 



good-sized flowers of a beautiful clear lavender-blue. 



Any of the above: 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Set of 7 varieties of 1935 Introductions, 



one each, value $2.45, for $2.00. 



A= Suited to Rock Gardens; ® = Suited to Semi-Shade; 9 = Suited to Shade. 



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