DREER'S SELECT 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



Alyssum Saxatile Compactum, on Rockery 



'T'HE popularity of these Old Fashioned Hardy Garden Flowers is not at all 

 surprising when we consider the many varied and pleasing changes which 

 take place throughout the growing season in a well arranged hardy border, in which 

 every week, yes, almost every day, brings forth something fresh and new. 



We list in this Catalogue only such sorts which can be set out in the autumn. For 

 a complete list of varieties, see our Annual Garden Book issued early in January. 



Collection of Hardy Perennials 



For customers who are not acquainted with the various varieties, we offer the 

 following collections, in good, strong roots, that will, with little care, keep the 

 garden gay with flowers from the time frost leaves the ground until late in autumn. 

 These collections are made up of species and varieties Strictly of our selection, 

 and vre are unable to submit list of contents, as the assortment 

 varies at different periods during planting season. 



12 Varieties, our selection $2 SO I SO Varieties, our selection $9 00 



2S Varieties, our selection S 00 | 100 Varieties, our selection. ..... 18 00 



Achillea (Mllfoil, or Yarrow) 



Ptarmica Fl. PI. Boule de Neige. An improved form of the popular "Pearl"; 



flowers more perfect in form. 

 — — 'The Pearl.' Pure white; flowers all summer. 

 Tomentosa (Wooley Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers in 



a multitude of flat heads during June; 12 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 



SIS.OO per 100. 



A.COnitUm (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 



Aconites form bushy clumps and are invaluable for planting 

 under trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. 

 Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very 



large pale blue flowers in September and October. 

 Spark's Variety. The darkest blue of all; 30 inches high; 



flowers in June. 

 Wilsoni. Tall growing, S to 6 feet, very late fall, violet blue 



flowers; very effective. 



30 cts. each; S3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



AjUga (Bugle) 



A useful plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground, 

 particularly in shady positions, as under trees where grass will 

 not grow; flowers in May and June. 6 to 8 inches. 

 Genevensis. Deep blue flowers. 

 Reptans Rubra. Bronzy fohage, blue flowers. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; SIS.OO per 100. 



Alyssum (Mad Wort) 



Rostratum. Bright golden yellow flowers in June and July. 1 foot. 



Saxatile Compactum {Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Rockmadwort). An indispensable 



plant for the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high and producing in May masses of 



broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Anchusa (Alkanet) 



Italica Dropmore Variety. Beautiful rich blue flowers produced in great abundance 

 during May and June, 5 to 6 feet high. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Myosotidiflora. An entirely different and distinct dwarf species from the Caucasus 

 Mountains growing but 10 to 12 inches high, producing during April and May sprays 

 of beautiful Forget-me-not-like flowers of a rich hue. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Anemone (windfiower) 



Pulsatilla {Pasgtie Flower). Grows from 9 to 12 inches high and produces violet or 

 purple flowers during April or May. An interesting plant for the rockery or well- 

 drained border. 



— Rubra. A dark red form of above. 



Sylvestris {Snowdrop Windfiower). Large nodding sweet scented flowers, lavender- 

 tinted white, solitary or two together, pretty drooping buds and finely cut foliage, 

 prefers a semi-shaded position. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



AntheriCUm (St. Bruno's Lily) 



Liliastrum Major. A charming border plant with rush-Uke foliage and 18 to 24 

 inch high racemes of small white lily-like flowers in May. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Aquilegia (Columbine) 



Old favorite spring and early summer-blooming plants, growing 

 about 2 feet high, that succeed in any ordinary garden soil. 



Chrysantha. Bright yellow long-spurred flowers. 



Dreer's Long-spurred Mixed Hybrids. This is the most 

 admired type of Columbines. Flowers of largest size vary in 

 color through charming tones of cream, pink, lavender, blue, 

 white, red, etc. 



Dreer's Long-spurred Pink Shades. A special selection of 

 the greatly admired pink shades of this most popular type. 



Skinner i. Petals 

 yellow, long red 

 spurs. 2Sc. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.. 

 $15.00 per 100. ' 



Artemisia Lactiflora (See page 40) 



NOTE — ^Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on page 80. (39) 



