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HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 



EARLY FLOWERING 



Orchid or Spencer Sweet Peas 



While especiaDy valuable for growing under glass for winter and 

 early spring blooming, they are equally valuable for outdoor cul- 

 ture, particularly in the extreme Southern states, where if sown 

 in September thev wiU bloom bv Christmas. 



DREER'S PEERLESS TEN 



Newer Varieties 

 4236 Blue Bonnet. An extra large, clear deep blue, borne on 

 long stems. 15 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per ^ oz.; 75 cts. per oz. 



4249 Fascination. With the Salmon Rose-pink color of the 

 famous Hawlmark Pink plus the long, strong stems of Jeanne 

 Mamitsch. It is even better than its parents because the 

 color is rich and the stems longer and stronger. 15 cts. per 

 pkt.: J oz., 60 cts.; 1 oz., $1.00. 



4245 Grenadier. A most brilliant glowing poppy scarlet, a 

 strong robust grower. 15 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per ^ oz.; 

 75 cts. per oz. 



4246 Harmony. The finest clear lavender, flowers of largest 

 size. 15 cts. per pkt.; 35 cts. per J oz.; 60 cts. per oz. 



4248 Lady Gay. The most beautiful and delightful shade of soft 

 shrimp pink. 15 cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per i oz.; SI. 00 per oz. 



4250 Majestic Rose. Immense flowers of a deep brilliant rose 

 pink. Unexcelled in vigor of growth, length of stem, and 

 size of bloom. 15 cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per J oz.; $1.00 per oz. 



4251 Annie Laurie (1933 Novelty). The richest tone of pure 

 Rose-pink ever produced in a Sweet Pea. It is several shades 

 richer than Majestic Rose or Zvolanek's Rose, and a marvel- 

 ous improvement over these varieties. 25 cts. per pkt.; 

 i oz., $1.25; oz., $2.00. 



4254 Satin Rose. Flowers large and beautifully shaped. The 



color is an exquisite blend of Rose and Amber with quite a 



strong touch of Salmon. 15 cts. per pkt.; J oz., 60 cts.; 



1 oz., $1.00. 

 4260 Valencia. A bright orange, that is absolutely sunproof. 



Immense vigor, length of stem, and size of bloom. 15 cts. 



per pkt.; 40 cts. per J oz. ; 75 cts. per oz. 

 4275 White Harmony. Flowers purest white; black seeded; a 



valuable addition. 15 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per § oz.; 75 cts. 



per oz. 

 4267 Collection containing a packet each of the above ten 



"Peerless" early flowering varieties, $1.25. 

 4266 Collection containing one-half ounce each of the above 



ten "Peerless" early flowering varieties, S4.75. 



Early Orchid-flowered 

 Sweet Peas in Mixture 



4270 The greatest care has been exercised in blending this superb 

 mixture, and it would be impossible to get anything of higher 

 quality at any price. 10 cts. per pkt.; 35 cts. per oz.; $1.25 

 per \\h.; $4.00 per lb. 



Dreer's Summer Flowering 



Orchid -flowered or Spencer Mixture 



4230 The greatest care has been exercised in blending this superb 

 mixture. It has been made out of the finest named sorts, 

 insuring a well-balanced range of desirable colors, and it 

 would be impossible to get anything of higher quality at any 

 price. Fall sowing should be made in late November or 

 early December just before the ground freezes hard, the 

 tren:h should be prepared in October in the usual way and 

 covered with leaves or grass cuttings to keep the soil open 

 until time for sowing. The seed should germinate but make 

 no growth xmtil spring. 10 cts. per packet; 20 cts. per oz.; 

 60 cts. per i lb.; $2.00 per lb. 



Tunica per pkt. 



4335 Saxifraga. A neat, tufted hardy, perennial plant, 

 growing but a few inches high, and bearing throughout 

 the entire season numerous elegant pink flowers. Will 

 thrive anywhere, but is especially adapted for the rock 

 garden or the margin of the hardy border. J oz., 

 30 cts $0 10 



SchizanthuS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



One of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable. Comes into 

 bloom in a few weeks from sowing. The florescence is such as to 

 completely obscure the foliage, making the plant a veritable pyra- 

 mid of the most delicate and charming bloom. The Schizanthus 

 make admirable pot plants for the house in late winter and early 

 spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. per pkt. 



3967 Dwarf Large-flowered {Dr. Badger's Hybrids). 

 Forms compact pyramidal plants a foot high, literally 

 covered with large, beautiful, orchid-like flowers. 

 Mixed colors. ; oz., 40 cts SO 15 



3968 Giant Flowering Hybrids. An extra select strain, 

 specially useful as a pot plant for the house or conserva- 

 tory. Magnificent blooms the size of a silver dollar in a 

 perfect blend of colors. Remarkably free flowering and 

 presents a beautiful appearance with its myriads of 

 bloom. Special pkt., 75 cts 25 



3970 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type, which 



forms pretty plants 18 inches high. J oz., 25 cts 10 



Tritoma 



Red-Hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily 



4330 Hybrida. The introduction of new, continuous 

 flowering Tritomas has given them a prominent place 

 among hardy bedding plants. It is not generally known 

 that they are readily grown from seed. The seed we offer 

 has been saved from a splendid collection. joz.,50cts. 15 



Valeriana (Vaierian) 



4340 Rubra, Mixed. Showy, hardy border plants; producing 

 large corymbs of red or white flowers; fine for bouquets; 

 mixed; 2 feet. Pkt., 10 cts.; J oz., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



Wild Garden Mixture of Perennials 



4560 A special blending of easily grown, free flowering hardy 

 pereimials. Just the thing for permanently beautifying 

 some unused or unsightly plot, and providing a supply of 

 cut flowers. Large pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; i lb., $2.00. 



Veronica (Speedwell) per pkt. 

 4372 Incana. Bright silvery foliage, blue flowers; July 

 and August; 1 foot. A splendid variety for the rockery. 

 Special pkt., 60 cts $0 20 



4374 Maritima (Longifolia). A very pretty Speedwell 

 growing about 2 feet high and producing long spikes of 

 blue flowers from July to September. J oz., 50 cts 10 



4375 Repens. A useful rock or carpeting plant, with light 

 blue flowers; May and June. Special pkt., 75 cts 25 



4376 Spicata. An elegant hardy border plant, growing 

 about 1 J feet high, producing long spikes of bright blue 

 flowers in June and July, j oz., 50 cts 15 



Violas or Tufted Pansies. We offer these as well as the 

 regular Pansies on page 65. 



Wallflower 



Well-known deliciously fragrant half hardy perennials, blooming 

 early in the spring, with spikes of beautiful flowers. In the north 

 they should be protected in a cold frame in the winter and planted 

 out in April. per pkt. 



4415 Paris Extra Early Mixed. A beautiful single 

 variety, which may be grown in a cool greenhouse for 

 early spring flowering. IJ feet, j oz., 25 cts SO 10 



4414 Goliath. A splendid single variety; flowers of a rich, 



shining red, with a black velvety sheen, j oz., 25 cts.. . 10 



4416 Early Wonder Double Mixed. The plants grow 

 about 2 feet high with heavy centre spike thickly 

 covered with large double blossoms, followed by many 



side branches; delightfully fragrant, i oz., 50 cts. ... 15 



4420 Single Mixed, i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 50 cts 10 



4430 Double-flowering Finest Mixed. | oz., 50cts.. .. 10 



Yucca (Adam's Needle) 



4436 Filamentosa. Broad sword-like foliage and tall, 

 branched spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, creamy 

 white flowers during June and July, j oz., 30 cts.. . . 



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