DREER'S PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS FOR SUMMER AND AUTUMN SOWING 



Scabiosa 



3941 Caucasica (Blue Bound). One of the handsomest of the 

 hardy perennial Scabiosas, especially valuable for cutting. 

 The soft lavender-blue blooms last a long time in water. 

 Blooms from June to September; 2 feet. Pkt. ISc; special 

 pkt. 75c. 



3942 Japonica. This is a Japanese variety forming well- 

 rounded bushes 2\ feet high. They bear a great profusion 

 of beautiful, long stemmed, lavender-blue flowers from June 

 to .September. Splendid for cutting. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 40c. 



3946 Columbaria Pink. A contribution from South Africa. 

 Has e.xtra-larfre flowers. 2 to 2' inches across, of a beautiful 

 soft pink color. Grows 1 to 2 feet high. Pkt. 20c; special 

 pkt. 75c. 



3947 Giant Hybrids {Isaac House Strain). A great improve- 

 ment over the Caucasica, being more vigorous with larger 

 and longer stems and heavier petals, which are ruflled as 

 well as slightly frilled on the edges. Colors range from 

 light to darkest blue, but delicate lilac and mauve pre- 

 dominate. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



Shasta or Moon Daisy 



Chrysanthemum maximum 



1946 King Edward VII (Moon fenny Doisy). Large single 

 flowers of the purest white produced on sturdy well-rounded 

 plants 2i feet high. The graceful blooms are of perfect 

 form and give a splendid display. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c. 



1947 May Queen (Spring MarKurrile, Memorial Day D.iis-y). 

 Attractive, well-branched plants about 2 feet high, covered 

 with a great mass of medium-sized white single flowers. 

 Early and quite hardy. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 30c. 



1948 Alaska. Magnificent daisy-like white flowers seldom less 

 than 5 inches across. Blooms in June and July. 3 ft. 

 Pkt. !5c; special pkt. 40c. 



1950 Shasta Daisy Mixed. A general mi.xture saved from 

 e.xtra choice hybrids and certain to proiluce many showy 

 plants. 3 feet high. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 30c. 

 For oilier Chrysanlhcttiums, see page 5 



Statice— 5ea Lavender 



Splendid hardy perennials either for tlie iiorder or rockery, 

 producing during August panicles of minute flowers which can be 

 dried and used for winter bouc|Ucts. 



3988 Latifolia. Small, purplish blue flowers borne most pro- 

 fiiM.ly. 3 feet high. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 



3989 Caspia. Bears a multitude of small lilac blooms gracefully 

 arranged on spikes 2 to 3 feet tall. A very pretty variety. 

 Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 75c. 



3991 Dumosa. A Dense dusters of closely set, pure silver graj- 

 blooms. Splendid for the rock garden and for cutting. 

 2; ft. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



3990 Incana nana. Mixed. A A compact growing species, 

 about 8 in. high. Pkt. U)c; i oz. 30c. 



Stokesia— Corn^ou'er Aster 



4051 Cyanea. This is a beautiful native hardy perennial. The 

 plants grow about 24 inches high, each bearing from 20 to 

 30 handsome lavender-blue Cornflower-like blossoms; in 

 bloom from July till frost. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



4052 — alba. A fine white-flowering form. Pkt. ISc; special 

 pkt. 50c. 



4060 — Mixed. A number of colors. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. 



Sweet Rocket— He^pcrw ® 



4280 Matronalis. Old-fashioned hardy garden plants; also 

 known as Dame's Rocket and Dame's Violet. Grows about 

 3 feet high and bears paniculate racemes of showy, fra- 

 grant flowers in white, lilac, and purple. Excellent for 

 naturalizing among shrubbery or for planting in a permanent 

 border; mixed colors. Pkt. 10c; x oz. 20c; oz. 60c. 



Henry A. Dreer, Inc., "^ives no warranty, express or implied, 

 as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, 

 of any Seeds, Bulbs, or Plants they sell, and will not be in any 

 way responsible for the crop. 



Sweet William— Dianr/iu* barbatus ® 



A well known, attractive, free-flowering hardy perennial, pro- 

 ducing a splendid effect in beds and bonlers with its rich and 

 varied flowers. It is much better to raise new vigorous young 

 plants from seed every season than to divide the old plants; 

 18 inches. 



4282 Newport Pink. In color it is what florists call Water- 

 melon pink or salmony rose. Strikingly brilliant and beauti- 

 ful; the flowers are borne in massive heads on stems 18 

 inches high. Very effective for cutting or midseason mass 

 bedding. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 30c; i oz. 50c. 



4281 Scarlet Beauty. A very effective rich deep scarlet. Pkt. 

 15c: sijccial pkt. 30c; \ oz. 50c. 



4283 Single Diadem. Showy crimson flowers with large white 

 eye. Pkt. Idc; J oz. 25c; \ oz. 40c. 



4286 Single Velvety Maroon. This is a most unusual color. 



I'kt. lOc; siHiial pkt. 25c; J oz. 40c. 

 4288 Single Pure White. Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 25c; \ oz. 40c. 

 4289 Sweet William Collection. One 

 packet e.ich of these 5 showy varieties 40c. 



4290 Single Mixed. Pkt. 10c; \ oz. 25c; oz. 60c. 

 4297 Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 30c; oz. $1.00. 



4291 Holborn Glory Mixed. This strain is a large-flowered 

 selection of tlie Auricula-eyed section, the most beautiful and 

 admired of all Sweet Williams. The individual flowers and 

 trusses are of extraordinary size, while the range of color, all 

 showing a clear white eye, is superb. Pkt. 10c; i oz. 30c. 



Sweet William, Dwarf .Mpine 



4300 Dwarf Alpine Mixed. A A charming little plant that 

 will appeal to gardeners wherever they wish to secure a 

 colorful dwarf border or a splendid free-flowering compact 

 plant for the rock garden. The plants grow about 6 inches 

 high and make a compact spread of a foot or so. When in 

 full bloom hardly any of the rich green foliage is visible. 

 The color range is magnificent. There are lots of splendid 

 self colors and many eyed, edged, and Crowned color com- 

 binations. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. SI. 50. 

 For Sweet Wivchficld and other Dianlhus, see page 7 



Thalictrum— Meadotv Rue • 



Very showy tall plants with attractive foliage not unlike that of 

 the Maidenhair Fern but of larger size. Blooms freely during the 

 summer months. Eor sun, semi-shade, or shade. 



4305 Aquilegifolium album. A beautiful variety with masses 

 of white flowers in June and July. 3 feet high. Pkt. 15c; 

 special pkt. 75c. 



4304 Aquilegifolium purpureum. Similar to the above but 

 the flowers are bright rosy purple. Blooms in June and 

 July. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



4306 Dipterocarpum. The flowers are a charming shade of 

 violet-mauve which is brightened by a bunch of lemon yellow 

 stamens and anthers. 4 ft. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c. 



Thermopsis 



4308 Caroliniana. A tall-growing, showy hardy perennial 

 producing during June and July elegant long spikes set 

 with lovely Lupine-like yellow blooms. 3 feet high. Fine 

 for cutting. Pkt. 25c; special pkt. 75c. 



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Summer and Autumn are the ideal time to sow seeds of Perennials 



