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HENR^ A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— FLOWER SEEDS 



Schizanthus ■_ 



(Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially adapted to 

 bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a heavier growth. The seeds germinate 

 quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from sowing. The florescence is such 

 as to completely obscure the foliage, making the plant a veritable pyramid 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 thg autumn. 



PER PKT. 



3967 Dwarf Large-flowered. A new variety, forming compact 

 pyramidal plants a foot high, literally covered with large, 

 beautiful, orchid-like flowers in a bewilderLng range of color, 

 i oz., 50 cts .SO 15 



3968 Wisetonensis. A variety largely used as a pot plant for 

 the house or conservatory. It is remarkably free-flowering, 

 and presents a beautiful appearance with its myriads of 

 blooms, the ground color of which is white, dotted with 

 delicate rose. 2 pkts., 25 cts ........'.......... 15 



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

 forms pretty plants 18 inches high with fine foliage and 

 covered with bloom throughout the summer, i oz.. 25 cts.. . 10 



COLLECTION OF SEEDS 



Of Old-fashioned Hardy Perennials 



3549 This collection is made up of a packet each of twelve of the most popular, 

 hardiest and easiest grown sorts, including Columbine, Larkspur, Foxglove, 

 Sweet Rocket, Sweet William, etc 75 



Schizanthus (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



Cut -and -Come -Again Stocks 



Splendid perpetual-blooming class; they throw out numerous side branches, all 

 bearing very double, fragrant flowers. For winter and early spring blooming in a 

 cool greenhouse they are invaluable. Seed may be sown any time diiring the summer 

 or early autumn, blooming in about 12 weeks time. 



4031 Princess Alice. 



PER PKT. 



White SO 15 



4032 La France. Rose 15 



4033 Brilliant. Blood-red 15 



4034 Sapphire. Dark blue IS 



4035 Creole. Creamy -yellow. 15 



4036 May Queen. Delicate lUac IS 



4039 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 colors, 60 cts. 



4040 Finest Mixed. All colors. | oz., 75 cts 10 



Early Giant Imperial Stocks 



A recently developed strain of early-flowering Winter or Brompton 

 Stocks, forming much-branched plants about 2i feet high and having 

 numerous spikes of very large, double, delightfully fragrant flowers, 

 they are of special value as pot plants for greenhouse decoration and for 

 cutting during the dull winter months; for this piurpose seed should be 

 sown from July to September; if sown in February or March will produce 

 plants that will bloom out of doors from mid-su m mer till frost. 



4043 Rose-pink. A pretty color SO 20 



4044 Fiery Blood-red. Striking 20 



4045 White. Pure white •' 20 



4046 Golden Ball. Rich canary 20 



4047 Lavender. Lavender blue • 20 



4048 Violet. Soft violet purple 20 



4049 Collection. A pkt. each of 6 colors, SI. 00. 



4050 Finest Mixed. 2 pkts., 25 cts 15 



Cot-and-Come-Again Stocks 



For Complete List and Cultural Notes see our Garden Book for 1926 



