PERENNIAL PLANTS — Continued 



Lupinus — Lupine ® 



Effective plants with large spikes of flowers blooming pro- 

 fusely in May and June. They grow best in a well-prepared 

 garden soil, preferably in a semi-shady location; 3 feet. 

 Polyphyllus. Clear blue. 



— albus. A white variety of the above. 



— roseus. A combination of light and dark shades of pink. 

 Any of these: 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Mertensia— B/uc Bells a ® 



Virginica. This is a favorite hardy perennial because it pro- 

 duces its blooms during the spring and gives a showy display 

 particuhirly if planted in a semi-shaded, moist p:)sition where 

 it feels much at home. The plants grow 1 to 1 J feet high. They 

 have drooping panicles of pinkish buds opening into clear blue 

 flowers during May and June. 25c each; S2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Ophiopogon — Lily Tuft 

 Jaburan variegatus a ® 



A very desirable border plant with long narrow green foliage 

 prettily striped with gold. Has showy spikes set with deep 

 blue flowers during July and August. Its compact growth 

 makes it most desirable for dwarf beds, borders, and for planting 

 in the rock garden. Though entirely hardy it often is grown 

 as a pot plant. 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Papaver orientate — Oriental Poppy ® 



These are the regal representatives of this popular genus, 



growing 3 to 3i feet high and far surpassing in splendor of bloom 



all the annual and biennial kinds and for a gorgeous display of rich 



and brilliant coloring nothing equals them during their period of 



flowering in May and June. We offer the following distinct 



varieties: 



Beauty of Livermore. Crimson with dark blotch. 



Jeannie Mawson. Beautiful large flowers of soft rose. 



May Sadler. Salmon-pink with black markings. 



Mrs. Perry. Salmon-rose. , 



Olympia. A double flowering variety introduced several 

 years ago, the earliest to come into bloom, vigorous habit 

 but of compact growth. It produces more flowers than any 

 other variety. In color a brilliant rich flame scarlet over- 

 laid with glistening golden salmon; 2 to 2i feet high. 



Perry's White. Fine satiny white with a crimson-maroon 

 blotch at the base of each petal. 



Royal Scarlet. A large flower of rich orange-red color. 



Wuerttembergia. One of the finest rich orange-red varieties. 



Any of lite above: 30c each; 



$2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



The set of 8 Oriental Poppies S2.00. 



Three Distinct PhlOX Subulata A ® 



Blue Hill. A uniform, compact grower producing early in 



the spring and again in late fall a splendid display of deep 



blue flowers. One of the best and surely a most distinct type 



and color. 

 Brilliant (Atropurpurea). A compact growing variety. A 



brilliant sport of the same bright crimson-red as the popular 



Azalea Hinodegiri. Very distinct. 

 Vivid. A companion sort similar in habit to the above but 



differing in the color of its flowers which are a pleasing bright 



salmon-pink. 

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



Physostegia — False Dragon Head ® 



Grandiflora, Vivid. A new variety growing from 18 to 24 

 inches high. Bears very showy, extra large flowers of a 

 beautiful bright violet-mauve color during late summer and 

 fall. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.: S15.00 per 100. 



Primula veris superba — Giant Cowslip 



A giant-llowering form with individual flowers which measure 

 one to two inches across. They are a bright canary yellow with 

 a golden center. Perfectly hardy and exceedingly free flowering. 

 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Salvia Pitcheri— B/ue Meadow Sage 



A native of Colorado blooming from .August until October. Has 

 deep i i ligo blue flowers borne on slender stems 4 to 5 feet high. 

 Perfectly hardy. 30c each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Hardy Scabiosa 



Handsome border plants succeeding in any ordinary soil if well 

 drained and in a sunny location. Should be grown in every garden. 

 Caucasica {Blue Bonnet). A charming soft shade of lavender. 



Blooms from June to September. 18 to 24 inches high. 



— alba. A white form of Caucasica and equally as beautiful. 

 Japonica. Lavender-blue flowers. July to September: 2 feet. 



Any of these: 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Sedum — Erect Growing Varieties A 



Maximum atropurpureum. Attractive large foliage of a 

 beautiful dark bronzy purple color. 



Spectabile. Broad light green foliage and large heads of rose- 

 colored flowers during the summer and fall. 18 inches high. 



— Brilliant. Showy bright amaranth red flower heads. 



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



Tritoma 



Mt. Etna. A very distinct Tritoma of vigorous growth and 

 remarkably free flowering. Blooms continuously from July to 

 October, bearing enormous spikes of rich glowing red blooms. 

 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Three Choice Wincas— Trailing Periwinkle A • 

 Minor alba. A beautiful white-flowering form. 



— aurea. Golden variegated foliage and blue flowers. 



— Bowles Variety. A most desirable new European form with 

 rich glossy green foliage and extra large, deep blue flowers borne 

 most profusely. 



Any of these three: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100 



Dreer's Collections of 

 Hardy Perennial Plants 



As these assortments vary at different periods during the 

 planting season we are unable to state list of contents. 



Hardy Perennials for Border or 

 Garden Planting 



12 Distinct Species, our selection $2 50 



25 Distinct Species, our selection 4 50 



50 Distinct Species and varieties, our selection 8 00 



100 Distinct Species and varieties, our selection 15 00 



Hardy Perennials Suitable for 

 Rock Gardens 



12 Distinct Species, our selection $3 00 



25 Distinct Species, our selection 5 50 



50 Distinct Species and varieties, our selection 10 00 



100 Distinct Species and varieties, our selection 18 00 



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A = Suited to Rock Cardan; ® = Suited to Semi-Shade; • = Suited to Shade 



