DREER'S SELECT HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS for Fall Planting 



Types of Hardy Asters 



Japanese Double White. 2 ft. A lovely variety of sym- 

 metrical habit covered with double white flowers from July to 

 September. 30c each; S3. 00 per doz.; S20.00 per 100. 



Mauve Cushion. A 9 in. This entirely distinct Japanese species 

 forms a cushion-like plant 2J feet across. Delicate soft mauve 

 blooms measuring I5 inches across, expanding early in October 

 but not at their best until November 30c each; S3. 00 per doz.; 

 S20.00 per 100. 



Astilbe ® 



Showy plants of vigorous growth covered with many-branched, 

 feathered heads of flowers during June and July. They succeed 

 best in a half-shady moist position in any ordinary garden soil. 



Bonn. A ver>' beautiful va- 

 riety with lovely dark car- 

 mine flower trusses. 



Bremen. Most attractive 

 deep salmon-carmine 

 blooms in heavy trusses. 



Europa. A compact variety 

 much admired for its clear 

 pink blooms. 



Gertrude Brix. Brilliant 



ilark crimson-red. 



White Gloria. Long spikes 



of white. 



A ny of the above: 



60c each; S6.00 per doz. 

 Sat of the five varieties, 

 oneeach,value$3.00,for$2.50. 



Astilbe 



Auhrietia— Rainbow Rock Cress A 



Deltoidea. I'rctty, dwarf-growing plants for the rocker>' or 

 eilge of border. Masses of silvery green foliage and sheets of 

 various-colored flowers in spring and early summer. 30c each; 

 S2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Baptisia— Fake Indigo 



Australis. A strong-growing plant, about 2 feet high, with dark 

 green, deeply-cut foliage and spikes of dark blue flowers in 

 June. Suitable either for the border or wild garden. 30c each; 

 S2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Campanula — Bellflower ® 



Indispensable hardy garden flowers of much variety of form, 

 some being of tall and imposing habit, whereas others are dwarf 

 compact little plants, suitable for edging, rockwork, etc. They 

 like a good rich soil and last much longer in bloom if planted in a 

 half-shaded place. 



Carpatica [Carpathian Harebell). A A pretty species growing in 

 compact tufts, not e.xceeding 8 inches high. Clear blue flowers 

 held erect on wiry stems. It begins blooming in June, continuing 

 until October. As an edging for a hardy border or for the 

 rockery it is unsurpassed. 



— alba. A A pure white form of the above. 



Medium (Cauterbury Bells). We can supply this popular old- 

 fashioned favorite in blue, white, and pink. June. 2 to 4 feet. 



— calycanthema {Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). This we 

 have in blue, white, and pink. June. 2 to 4 feet. 



Persicifolia {Peach Bells). A showy plant 2 feet tall bearing a 

 mass of blue bell-shaped blooms in June and July. 



— alba. Pure white flowers. Blooms in June; 2 feet. 

 Pyramidalis {Chimney Bellflower). The most conspicuous of all, 



forming a perfect pyramid, 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large, 

 salver-like, porcelain-blue flowers in August. 

 Rotundifolia {Blue Bells of Scotland). A The true Harebell. 



Clear blue flowers from June to August. 10 inches. 

 Trachelium {Coventry Bells). Showy, drooping, light purple 

 bells during June and July; 3 feet. 



Any of the above: 30c each; S2.75 per doz.; 818.00 per 100, 

 The set of 9 Campanulas, value S2.70, for $2.50. 



Hardy Border Carnation 



Choicest Mised. These are seedlings produced from seed sup- 

 plied by a specialist in this popular flower. They are fine, strong 

 plants. 25c each; S2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Centaurea— Hord/ieod*. Knapweed 



A lovely perennial of easy culture delighting in an open, sunny 

 position. Bears a large ([uantity of showy blooms. Valuable for 

 either garden display or for cutting. 

 Dealbata. A Bright rose-colored flowers borne profusely from 



July until September. 18 inches high. 

 Macrocephala. Large, thistle-like, golden yellow flowers. 



Splendid in borders and for cutting. July and August. 3 J feet. 

 Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Grows 2 feet high and bears 



large violet-blue flowers from June to September. 

 — alba. A pure white form of the Montana species. 



Any of the above: 2Sc each; S2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Bocconia 



Plume Poppy, Tree Celandine 



Cordata. A stately perennial for planting in C^**** $; 

 the shrubbery border, center of beds, or in i 

 bold groups in almost any position. The . 

 plants grow 6 to 8 feet tall and have creamy 

 white flowers in showy terminal panicles 

 during July and August followed by interest- 

 ing small seed pods. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. ; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Boltonia— Fa/5e Chamomile 



Among the showiest of our native hardy 10" 

 plants with large, single, daisy-like flowers. » 

 Simply covered with blooms during the summer * 

 and fall. 



Asteroides. Pure white flowers. 5 to 7 feet 

 Latisquama. Pinkish lavender. 4 to 6 feet 

 Either of the above: 

 25c each; S2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Boltonia latisquama 



Cerastium— Snotv in Summer A 



Tomentosum. Showy silvery foliage covered 

 with lovely white blooms in June. A splendid, 

 low growing plant for carpeting dry sunny 

 spots and for rock gardens. 25c each; 

 S2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Chelone— Tur^/e Head 



Lyoni. A handsome perennial, growing 2 feet 

 high, and bearing during the summer and fall 

 numerous spikes crowned with large blooms 

 of a showy rosy purple color. Very attractive. 

 30c each; S2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Cimicifuga— 5nafeeroor • 



Racemosa. Stately plants 4 to 6 feet high. 



Fine white flower spikes in July and August. 



30c each; $3.00 per doz.; S20.00 per 100. 

 Simplex. Dense white flower spikes from 



September to middle of October. Grows 



3 feet high. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



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A =Suited to Rock Garden; (f) =Suited to Semi-Shade; #=Suited to Shade 



