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HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. 



Choice Hardy Shrubs 



Hardy Azalea Mollis for Forcing and for 

 Planting. 



In the open border these are among the showiest of our very early 

 flowering shrubs, while for forcing they are gaining popularity, they 

 are very profitable, as they can be handled at a minimum expense for 

 beat and labor, and are especially useful for Easter flowering. Many 

 who have no special facilities for carrying the Indian Azaleas in a re- 

 tarded condition could profitably handle this type, which can be 

 stored in the open until four weeks before being wanted, potting them 

 up and bringing inside at that time ; with this in view we have im- 

 ported an extra quantity, and are, in position to supply an exceptionally 

 fine lot of nicely budded plants, 15 to 18 inches high. $4.50 per doz.; 

 {35.00 per 100. 



Hardy Ghent Azalea. (A. pontica. ) 



These are used extensively in out-door planting in connection with 

 Rhododendrons and hardy shrubs, and are valuable for their bright 

 colors and extreme hardiness. Good bushy plants, 15 inches high. 

 {4.50 per doz.; $35 00 per 100. 



Azalea Amoena. 



Of this evergreen variety which is now so popular, we have an 

 immense stock of bushy, shapely plants. 



12 to 15 inches high, $5.00 per doz.; S40.00 per 100. 

 15 to 18 inches high, $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 



New and Rare Hardy Azaleas. 



Altaclerensis. This variety, an introduction from Japan, produces 

 bright yellow flowers in very large trusses, is extremely hardy, of 

 strong, vigorous growth. Strong plants, 60 cts each ; 56. 00 per doz. 



Anthony Koster. Though not new, this beautiful Azalea, which is 

 one of the prettiest of the Mollis section, is yet but little known. Its 

 intense golden orange-yellow flowers are of exceptional large size, 

 and are produced very freely early in May. Strong bushy plants, 

 wel set with buds, 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



Hinodogeri. An introduction from Japan. Very hardy, grows about 

 2J4 feet high and produces masses of small but very bright single 

 fiery red flowers, the brightest of all the hardy varieties. 80 cts. 

 each ; SS.00 per doz. 



J. C. Van Tol. This is the best of the red-flowering forms of Azalea 

 Mollis, having exceptionally large flowers, and being of strong, vig- 

 orous habit. 60 cts. each ; $6.00 per doz. 



Yodogama. This charming variety is a perfect gem for out-door 

 planting. It forms a strong bushy shrub about 3 feet high, which in 

 May is literally covered with semi-double lavender-pink flowers. A 

 shade at once distinct from all others and very pleasing. We rec- 

 ommend this Shrub very highly. Good plants, 80 cts. each ; $9.00 

 per doz. 



Deutzias for Forcing. 



Gracilis. We have a large stock of this standard variety in strong 

 two-year-old plants, suitable for *> and 7-inch pots, 85 cts. per dozen ; 

 $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Extra heavy for 7 and 8-inch pots, 

 $1.25 per dozen ; $S.oo per 100. ^ 



Gracilis Rosea. Identical with Deutzia Gracilis in general habit, 

 but with flowers fully double the size, to which is added the addi- 

 tional charm of being suffused with a delicate rosy tint. Strong 

 two-year-old plants, suitable for 6-inch pots, 85 cts. per dozen ; 

 $6.00 per 100. 



Lemoinei. Now a standard forcing variety, equally good for the gar- 

 den, flowers large, produced in broad-based cone-shaped heads of 

 from 20 to 30 flowers each, of the purest white. 



We offer strong two-year-old plants for forcing, suitable for 6 and 



7-inch pots, 85 cts. per dozen; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Extra 



heavy plants suitable for 8 and 9-inch pots, $1.50 per dozen ; $10.00 



per 100. 



Hydrangea Arborescens Sterilis. 



(Snowball Hydrangea.) * 



This magnificent, perfectly hardy, American Shrub Is the very finest 

 addition to this class of plants in many a year. The snow-white blooms 

 are of largest size, the form of the panicle much like that of Hydrangea 

 Hortensia. The habit of the plant is excellent, the foliage finely fin- 

 ished, lacking entirely the coarseness of Hydrangea Paniculata 

 Grandiflora. One of the most valuable characteristics is its coming 

 into bloom just after the passing of all the early spring Shrubs, while 

 its long flowering season, from early June until late August, makes it 

 a valuable acquisition in any garden. Strong one-year-old plants, 12 

 to 15 inches high ; 35 cts. each ; $4.00 per doz. 



Philadelphus Purpurea Maculatus. 



This new variety is the result of a cross effected by the renowned 

 French Hybridizer, Victor Lemoine. All varieties heretofore have 

 been white, while in this new variety the four petals have a distinct 

 rosy-crimson spot at the base of each petal. The plant is of strong, 

 vigorous growth, forming a bushy specimen about three feet high. 

 The flowers are large, and appear on the ends of the axillary 

 branches. 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 



Rhododendrons for Forcing. 



We have an exceptionally fine lot of forcing Rhododendrons, 

 shapely, bushy plants, well set with flower buds, 20 to 24 inches high. 

 $1 co each ; $11.03 per dozen ; $90.00 per 100. 



Hardy Rhododendrons. 



See list of varieties on page 217 of our Garden Book for 1908. 

 15 to 18 inches high, 75 cents each ; $8.00 per dozen ; $65.00 per 100. 

 18 to 24 inches high, $1.25 each ; $12.00 per dozen ; $90.00 per 100. 

 24 to 30 inches high, grand specimens, $2.00 each ; $20.00 per dozen ; 

 $150.00 per 100. 



Tamarix Hispida /Estivalis. 



Any description gives but a faint idea of the beauty and grace of 

 the feathery, delicate, soft pink sprays of this lovely new Tamarisk. 

 Its chief merit is in the fact that it flowers during the months of July 

 and August, a time when the shrubbery border is comparatively bare 

 of flowers, and even when not in bloom its neat growth, together with 

 the attractive fresh, blue-green foliage, makes it a most ornamental 

 and desirable subject for every garden. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



AZALEA MOLL! 



