Dreer's Reliable 



Perennial Flower Seeds 



For Summer and Autumn Sowing 



Every good gardener knows that summer and autumn are very important seasons to 

 start the seed of many perennials because it is nature's own time to do her sowing. Best 

 results are obtained where the seed is sown either in a frame or in a well prepared seed 

 bed located in a sheltered spot of the garden. Keep the soil moist and shaded until tlie 

 seedlings appear and transplant to another frame or bed when large enough to handle. 

 Most of them will be large enough for setting into their permanent locations either in late 

 fall or early the following spring. 



To help our customers in selecting varieties for the rock garden we have used the symbol 

 A to identify them at a gFance. These varieties also are splendid for dwarf beds, borders, 

 or for edgings. Plants suited to the semi-shade are marked ® and those that will grow in 

 deeper shade %. Practically all of these also do well in a sunny position. The vines and 

 climbers are marked §. Those marked * are slow to germinate and are often sown in 

 late fall when they will germinate the following spring. 



To assist our patrons in securing the maximum results from seeds we issue a leaflet, "Grow- 

 ing of Flowers from Seed," which we will gladly enclose with any order on request. 



Achillea— Mi7/oi7, Yarrow ® 

 1021 Ptarmica "The Pearl." Sturdy plants, 2 feet high, 

 covered from June until frost with heads of pure white 

 flowers. Easily grown from seed. Splendid for garden dis- 

 play and for cutting. One of the best hardy white perennials. 

 Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 



*Aconitum— Monfe5/iood, Helmet Flower ® 

 1031 Napellus. Showy long spikes set with large, curiously 



shaped, blue flowers. Blooms during July and August. 



Splendid for planting among shrubbery or in shady corners. 



Seed is slow to germinate. 4 ft. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 

 1033 Wilsoni. A favorite variety highly valued because it 



blooms in late fall when few other blue flowers are available. 



The color of the large, tubular blooms is a rich violet-blue. 



Of sturdy growth 5 to 6 feet tall. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



Adiumia • § 



Mountain Fringe, Allegheny Vine 

 1061 Cirrhosa. A graceful hardy biennial climber which re- 

 seeds itself year after year and may therefore be looked upon 

 as a perennial. Has graceful feathery foliage resembling 

 that of the Maidenhair Fern. The tube-shaped flesh- 

 colored flowers are not unlike those of Bleeding Heart. They 

 completely cover the plants. Excellent for covering trellises, 

 stumps of trees, etc. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



Agrostemma 



Rose of Heaven, Mullein Pink 



1090 Coronaria. Glowing crimson flowers set off against the 

 beautiful silvery white foliage. Blooms freely and continu- 

 ously throughout the hot weather. Fine for garden display 

 and for cutting. 2 feet high. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 25c. 



1091 — alba. Of the same habit and growth with pure white 

 blooms. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c. 



Alyssum— Modtvor/ a 



1104 Sazatile compactum (Basket of Gold). Broad masses of 



showy bright yellow flowers covering the plants during May 



and June. Excellent for the rock garden, borders, and 



beds; 1 ft. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 40c. 

 1106 Rostratum. Light yellow flowers during May and June; 



1 ft. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 



*Ampelopsis— Boston or Japanese Ivy ® § 



1131 Veitchi. A beautiful hardy climber with olive green leaves 

 which turn to scarlet in the fall. Splendid for covering 

 brick, stone, or wooden walls. Clings to the smoothest 

 surface. Pkt. 10c; j oz. 30c.; oz. 50c. 



You May Select 

 any six 10c packets for 50c 

 any four 15c packets for 50c 

 any five 25c packets for $1.00 



Anchusa italica, Lissadell 



Anchusa— /i/feanc/, Bugloss ® 



1138 Italica, Dropmore Variety. Grows 3 to 5 feet tall 

 bearing an abundance of large, showy, rich gentian blue 

 flowers during May and June. Mostly grown as a biennial. 

 Pkt. 10c; i oz. 30c. 



1139 Italica, Lissadell. An improved form of the above 

 bearing extra large, clear gentian blue flowers during May 

 and June. Very showy. Pkt. 15c; -i oz. 40c. 



1141 Myosotidiflora (Siberian Bufilosi).A® A dwarf species, 

 10 to 12 inches high. Has beautiful F'orget-Me-Not-like rich 

 blue flowers during April and May. Excellent for the rock 

 garden. Sow in August. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



Anemone— Poppy Wind/lower ® 



1140 Coronaria, Mixed Colors. A tuberous-rooted variety 

 requiring winter protection. Red, blue, white in mixture. 

 June; IJ ft. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



1142 St. Brigid. A colorful selection of the above with semi- 

 dduhie and double flowers in June. Requires protection, 

 li ft. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



Anthemis— GoWgn Marguerite 



1150 Kelwayi. Bears all summer long showy daisy -like golden 

 yellow blossoms. Excellent for cutting. 2 feet high. 

 Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



1149 Perry's Variety. Large, well formed, bright golden 

 yellow flowers from May until October. Valuable for 

 cutting. 2 feet high. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 40c. 



All Flower Seeds are Sent Postpaid 



