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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



DictamnUS (Gas Plant) 



2348 Praxinella Alba. A very showy hardy border perennial, 

 forming a bush about 21 feet in height, having fragrant 

 foliage and spikes of curious flowers during June and July, 

 one of the most permanent of hardy plants. Seed some- 

 what slow in germinating. Pkt., 15 cts. ; Special pkt., 60 cts. 



2349 Caucasicus Rubra. Large spikes of rosy-pink flowers 

 with deeper veins. Pkt., 25 cts.; Special pkt., 75 cts. 



EchinOpS (Clobe Thistle) 



2404 Ritro. Striking hardy perennial plants, with handsome 

 silvery thistle-like foliage and fine steel-blue flowers in round 

 heads, which can be used for cutting. Excellent for the 

 back of the hardy border among other tall plants. 3 to 5 

 feet. Pkt, 10 cts.; Special pkt., 25 cts. 



Eryngium (Sea Hoiiy) 



2408 Amethystinum. Handsome ornamental hardy plants, 

 growing 2 to 3 feet high, with beautiful thistle-like heads 

 of amethystine-blue; fine for winter bouquets. Pkt., 15 cts.; 

 Special pkt., 60 cts. 



Eupatorium (Thorough Wort) 



Strong growing hardy perennials, well suited for naturalizing 

 and deserve a place in every hardy border; they will grow and 

 thrive in any situation. 



2442 Ageratoides. A very useful hardy perennial, growing 

 3 to 4 feet high, with dense heads of minute white flowers 

 from August to October. Pkt., 10 cts.; Special pkt., 60 cts. 



2443 Coelestinum. One of the best blue perennials, 18 to 24 

 inches high, and bears from Augu -t till frost an abundance 

 of deep lavender-blue, flossy flowers, splendid for cutting. 

 Pkt., 15 cts.; Special pkt., 75 cts. 



2441 Fraseri. A very pretty dwarf variety, producing dusters 

 of snow-white flowers; fine for cutting and bouquets; 1| 

 feet. Pkt., 10 cts.; Special pkt., 30 cts. 



Gerbera (Transvaal Daisy) 



2535 Jamesoni Hybrida. Perfect daisy-like flowers, 2 to 4 

 inches across, borne on long stems. Greenhouse perennials, 

 making splendid pot plant or for cutting. Includes a wonder- 

 ful range of colors. Pkt., 25 cts.; 100 seeds, 75 cts. 



Geum (Avens) 



2541 Atrosanguineum Fl. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, 

 bearing profusely large, showy double dark-crimson flowers 

 all through the summer; an elegant flower for bouquets; 

 18 inches. Pkt, 10 cts.; J oz., 40 cts. 



2542 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant orange scarlet; 

 in flower throughout the entire summer. Pkt., 15 cts.; 

 I oz., 60 cts. 



2543 Lady Stratheden. New double-flowering golden yellow. 

 Pkt, 20 cts.; Special pkt, 75 cts. 



Gaillardia Grandiflora 



(Blanket Flower) 



The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy 



perennial plants, and should find a place in every hardy border. 



They thrive in almost any position or soil, require little or no 



protection and take care of themselves. Fine for cutting; 2 feet. 



2502 Grandiflora Compacta Mixed. A compact variety, 

 forming bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its 

 long-stemmed flowers well above the foliage. In coloring the 

 flowers are as rich and varied as those of the tall-growing 

 sort. Pkt., 15 cts.; J oz., 40 cts. 



2507 Portola Hybrids. These new hybrids are of strong vigor- 

 ous, upright habit, from 2 J to 3 ft. high with heavy, leathery, 

 glaucous foliage; the long flower stems, straight and strong, 

 hold the massive flowers erect. These are of extraordinary 

 size, 3| inches and over in diameter; petals very broad, over- 

 lapping, of great substance, and spread out flat, forming a 

 very symmetrical flower. In color, they are of a rich bronzy 

 red, tipped with a border of varying widths of golden yellow. 

 Pkt., 20 cts.; i oz., 75 cts. 



2505 Grandiflora Copper-red. A striking new color in this 

 popular perennial. Pkt., 10 cts.; j oz., 40 cts. 



2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Splendid combinations of 

 crimson and gold in great variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; \ oz., 25 cts. 



Annual Gj^SOphila (Baby's Breath) 



2687 Elegans alba grandiflora (Paris Market Strain), per 

 This is an improved large flowering pure white form of ^''■'^' 

 the annual Baby's Breath. Flowers very readily in the 

 greenhouse or conservatory during the winter. Sow- 

 ings should be made every two weeks during the season 

 to keep up a supply. Oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts $0 10 



2690 Elegans Delicate Pink. A pretty blush pink form 

 of the above, and equally as valuable for cutting. Per 

 oz., 30 cts 10 



Perennial Gypsophila 



2694 Paniculata. White flowers, fine for bouquets; one 

 of the favorite hardy perennials, 2 feet, j oz., 25 cts.; 



i oz., 40 cts 10 



2695 Paniculata Double Snow White. One of the 

 most important hardy perennials. The plant grows 

 from 3 to 3? feet high, bearing its pretty double white 

 flowers in much-branched panicles which, when cut, 

 can be used to great advantage with other flowers or 

 by themselves as they retain their beauty for months. 

 A most desirable addition to the hardy border. Special 

 pkt, 75 cts 25 



2693 Repens. An elegant hardy trailing plant for the 

 rockery, with clouds of small white flowers in July and 

 August. Special pkt, 40 cts 15 



Grevillea (suk oak) 



2681 Robusta. A very beautiful and graceful decorative 

 plant for house culture, with fern-like foliage; excellent 

 for table decoration; easily raised from seed; hardy in 

 Florida and California. Special pkt., 30 cts 10 



Helenium (Helen's Flower) 



Strong-growing hardy perennials, 3 to 5 feet, succeeding in any 



soil, and useful in the hardy border; flowers in late summer, per 



2711 Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers, pkt. 



Special pkt., 40 cts $0 10 



2713 Riverton Gem. Flowers opening old gold, changing 

 as they mature to wallflower red; 3 feet. Special pkt., 



50 cts 15 



2714 Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with a large 

 purplish-black cone. Special pkt., 40 cts 15 



HelianthemUm (Rock, or Sun Rose) 



2717 Mutabile. Exceedingly pretty low growing, ever- 

 green plants, forming broad clumps, and which during 

 their flowering season, July to September, are quite 

 hidden by a mass of bloom; well adapted for the front 

 of the border, the rock garden, or a dry, sunny bank. 

 Choice mixed varieties, j oz., 40 cts 10 



HelianthuS (Hardy Perennial Sunflowers) 



2710 Mixed. As subjects for the hardy border as well as 



for cutting they are of great value, j oz., 50 cts 15 



Honesty (Moonwort, Satin Flower) 



2801 Hardy biennials, admired for their silvery seed pouches, 

 as they present a beautiful and rather curious ap- 

 pearance. 2 feet. J oz., 30 cts 10 



HeUChera (Coral Bells or Alum Root) 



2761 Sanguinea. One of the finest hardy perennials. The 

 flowers are of a rich, bright coral-red color; the leaves 

 light green and slightly hairy. Excellent for Rock 

 Gardens. Special pkt, 75 cts 25 



Heliopsis (Orange Sunflower) 



2731 Pitcheriana. A desirable hardy herbaceous plant, 

 growing from 3 to 4 feet high. The flowers are of a 

 beautiful deep golden-yellow color about 2 inches in 

 diameter; of very thick texture and very graceful for 

 cutting. J oz., 25 cts 10 



2732 Scabra Zinniaeflora. A double flowering form 

 bearing golden-yellow zinnia-like flowers. In addition 

 to being a very showy plant in the hardy border, it is 



one of the best perennial plants for cutting. J oz., 50 cts. 15 



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