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SELECT HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



CoNVALLARiA (Lfly of the Valley) 



Convallaria (Lily of the Valley) 



Majalis. This is oftea starved and relegated to some poor, out-of- 

 the way corner; but this popular and fragrant subject, like most 

 other plants, repays for being well treated, and if the bed is given 

 a liberal top-dressing of well-decayed manure in fall or early 

 spring, it will show the effect by increased size, number and vigor 

 of the flowers. We offer strong clumps, especially suited for out- 

 door planting. 50 cts. each; SS.OO per doz.; S40.00 per 100- 



Dianthus (Pmks) 



Deltoides (Maiden Pink). A charming creeping variety, with medium-sized pink 

 flowers in June and July; especially suited for the rock garden. 



— Alba. A pretty white flowered form. 



25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Digitalis (Foxglove) 

 Giant Shirley. A magnificent strain of the Gloxinia-flowered type of vigorous habit 

 attaining a height of from 5 to 7 feet with spikes of bloom 4 feet in length, closely set 

 with flowers of unusual size ranging in color from purest white to deepest rose, hand- 

 somely spotted with crimson-maroon and chocolate. We offer them in mixture only. 

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



Dictamnus (caspiant) 



Fraxinella. A very showy border perennial, forming a bush about 2^- feet in height, 

 having fragrant foliage and spikes of rosy-pink flowers with deeper veins during June 

 and July. 



— Alba. The white flowered variety of above. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Dielytra, or Dicentra 



Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart, or Seal Flower). An old-fashioned favorite; its long 

 racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are always attractive; it is used largely 

 for forcing, and is perfectly at home in any part of the hardy border, and especially 

 valuable for planting in the shade. May. 15 to 18 inches. Strong clumps, 40 cts. 

 each; $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Formosa (Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarf-growing species, with finely-cut orna- 

 mental foliage, growing about 15 inches high and producing its showy pink flowers 

 from April till October. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Doronicum (Leopard's Bane) 



IjXcelsum. Large bright yellow flowers and one of the most effective very early spring 

 flowering perennials. There are many who have only seen this as a single plant, here 

 or there in a hardy border, and have no idea of the effect it has 

 when planted in a mass. It is also a splendid flower for cutting, 

 as it carries weU and stands a long time in water, opening out 

 morning after morning. They succeed everywhere. I5 to 2 

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



Euphorbia (MUkWort) 



CoroUata (Flowering Spurge). A most showy and useful native 

 plant, growing about 18 inches high; and bearing from June till 

 August umbels of pure white flowers with a small green eye. 

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



Hardy Chrysanthemums 



(Shasta Daisy, etc.) 



Arcticum (The Arctic Daisy). Among faU-flowering perennials this is a perfect gem. 

 It forms an attractive rosette-like clump of pretty dark green foliage, and in September 

 multitudes of flower stems appear, terminated by pure white flowers from 2 to 2J 

 inches in diameter. These develop during the last week in September, and continue 

 in good condition throughout October and frequently into November. 



Coreanum (Korean Daisy). A recent introduction from Korea with large white 

 flowers with golden centers, frequently becoming tinted pink in frosty weather. An 

 attractive late-flowering very hardy perennial. 



Shasta Daisy Alaska. A decided improvement on the original; with blooms 4J to 

 5 inches across, of pure glistening white. Very free-flowering and in bloom all summer 

 and fall. 



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



Delphinium (Hardy Larkspur) 



These are deservedly one of the most popular subjects in the hardy border; of easiest 



culture; perfectly hardy. They will establish themselves in almost any garden soil, but 



respond quickly to liberal treatment. 



Belladonna Improved. The freest and most continuous blooming of all, never being 

 out of flower from the end of June until cut down by hard frost. The dear turquoise 

 blue of its flowers is not equaled in delicacy and beauty by any other flower. 



Bellamosum. This is a dark blue form of the popular light blue Belladonna, with 

 which it is identical in habit of growth, freedom of bloom and other good qualities, 

 but with intensely rich, deep blue flowers. 



Chinense. A very pretty dwarf species, with fine feathery foliage and intense gentian- 

 blue flowers in open panicles. 



— Album. A pure white form of the above. 



Dreer's De Luse Hybrids. Unquestionably the finest strain of mixed Hybrids ever 

 offered. The plants are of strong, vigorous habit, with large flowers. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. One each of the 5 varieties for SI. 10. 



DELPHrNiuM Belladonna Improved 



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



