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Typical Flower of 

 Royal Exhibition Pansy 



Liatris {Blazing Star or Gay Feather). 



Per Pkt. 

 Most showy hardy perennial, with long spikes of 

 purple and rosy-purple flowers from July to Septem- 

 ber; 3 to 4 feet 10 



Linum {Hardy Flax). 



Perenne. Bright blue flowers the entire summer 10 



Narbonnense (Narbonne Flax). This beautiful azure- 

 blue variety grows about two feet high, blooming 

 from May till July 25 



Lobelia. 



Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A native variety, with 



spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; 3 feet 15 



Lupinus (Lupine). 



Effective hardy perennials, succeeding in any good garden 

 soil; blooms in May and June; 3 feet. 



Folyphyllus, Blue 10 



• — Rose 10 



— White! 10 



— Moerheimi. Rose and pink 15 



A packet each of the 4 colors, 35 cts. 



— Mixed. All colors. Oz., 30 cts 5 



Lychnis. 



Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy culture, grow- 

 ing in any rich garden soil. 

 Chalcedonica (Rose Campion, Jerusalem Cross). Fine 



scarlet flowers; 2 feet. Per l /i oz., 25 cts 5 



Haageana. Brilliant orange-scarlet, crimson, etc.. in 



mixture; 1 foot. Per J4 oz >- 40 cts 10 



Ly thrum (Loose Strife). 



Roseum Superbum, A very pretty hardy perennial; 

 grows about 3 feet high, and produces spikes of rosy 

 flowers from July to September. % oz., 40 cts 10 



Mignonette (Reseda). 



Defiance. Spikes of remarkable size; from 12 to 15 



inches long; deliciously fragrant. Per hi oz., 25 cts.. 10 



Goliath. Plants of compact habit, with rich green 

 foliage, the giant trusses of flowers being borne on 

 erect, strong, stiff stalks and surpassing all others in 

 brilliancy of color. Per »4 oz., 50 cts 15 



Machet. TVell adapted for pot culture; dwarf pyra- 

 midal growth, bearing numerous flower stalks; highly 

 colored and very fragrant. Per h$ oz -. 25 cts 10 



Salmon Queen. One of the brightest and sweetest; 



good spikes. Per hi oz -. 25 ct s 10 



Myosotts ( Forget- Me-Not). 



Few spring flowers are more admired than che lovely 

 Forget-Me-Nots, and are especially effective when grown in 

 masses. 



Per Pkt. 

 Alpestris Royal Blue. Fine sprays of rich indigo-blue.. 15 



Alpestris Robusta Orandiflora. Of strong, sturdy 



growth, with good heads of clear blue flowers 10 



Alpestris Stricta Grandiflora. Symmetrical, upright, 

 pillar-shaped plants, covered from base to summit 



with lovely light blue floweis 10 



Alpestris Victoria. A favorite sort, with fine heads of 



large, clear azure-blue flowers . ■. . 10 



Alpestris Mixed. A mixture of blue, rose and white... 5 



Dissitiflora. Of dwarf, compact habit, with sprays of 



large, exquisite blue flowers 10 



Palustris Semperflorens. An everblooming variety be- 

 ginning in May and continuing till autumn- Large, 

 clear blue flowers in pretty sprays 10 



Nemesia. 



Dwarf Large-flowering Hybrids. A very pretty annual, 

 which does best in a cool position; the plants grow 

 about a foot high and the orchid-like flowers are 

 very varied in color, including rose, yellow, blue, 

 orange, etc. Seed sown in the autumn makes beau- 

 tiful pot plants for early spring blooming; mixed 

 colors. 2 pkts., 25 cts -. 15 



DREER'S 

 PERFECT PANSIES 



Pansies are too well known to require any description, as 

 they are favorites with all. For best results you must start 

 with a good strain. The finest Pansies are, as a rule, shy 

 seeders, which accounts for the difference in the price of 

 the various mixtures offered. 



Pansy seeds may be sown any time in the autumn, the 

 earlier the better, for early spring blooming, as this allows 

 the plants to go into winter in vigorous condition. Sow the 

 seeds in drills, covering them not more than four times their 

 diameter and firming the soil well above them. The seeds 

 germinate in from eight to twelve days, and should not be 

 allowed to dry out during this period. Covering the seed 

 beds with newspapers will prevent this and hasten some- 

 what the period of germination. 



Pansies in Mixtures. 



Per Pkt. 

 Unex- 



Dreer"s Royal Exhibition. Our finest mixture. 



celled for size, coloring and texture. Special packet 



of about 2000 seeds, $1.25; regular packet 50 



Dreer's Premium Mixture. Seed saved from first-class 



flowers only. hi oz., 75 cts 25 



Mme. Perret. A French strain; flowers of large size; 



specially rich in red shades. Per hi oz., 60 cts... 25 



Masterpiece. A remarkable type, each petal being 

 conspicuously curled or waved; mixed colors. Per 

 % oz., $1.00 25 



Cassier"s Giant. A mixture of the finest blotched 

 varieties. Per hi oz., 75 cts 25 



Giant Parisian. Of large size and containing a great • 

 many fancy colors and color combinations. hi oz., 

 75 cts 15 



Giant Trimardeau. (See below.) 



English Finest Mixed. Per hi oz., 50 cts 10 



Good Mixed. .All colors. Per hi oz., 25 cts 5 



Giant Trimardeau Pansies. 



The largest-flowering of all; of strong, robust growth and 

 well adapted to the trying conditions of our climate. 



Adonis. Soft lavender 



blue 10 



Emperor William. Rich 



blue 10 



Eire King. Mahogany 



and gold 10 



Freya. Rich wine color 



edged white 10 



Golden Queen. Rich 



yellow 10 



Prince Henry. Roval 



blue 10 



Collection. A packet each of 

 Finest Mixed. All colors. 14 



Lord Beaeonsfield. 



Deep purple, shad- 

 ing to white 10 



Psyche. Velvety violet 



bordered white 10 



Rainbow. Blue, zoned 



with white and red.. 10 



Snow Queen. Pure 



white 10 



White. With purple 



eye 10 



Yellow. Rich yellow, 



with dark centre... 10 



the above 12 grand sorts, $1.00 

 oz., 50 cts.; 1 oz., $1.50.. 10 



Tufted Pansies, or Violas, 



While the flowers of the Tufted Pansies are not so large 

 as the regular type, yet they bloom so freely that they are 

 superior to pansies where effect is wanted. 

 Admirabilis. Contain all the varied and brilliant color- 

 ings of the best grade of blotched Pansies 10 



Papilio (Butterfly Violet). Lovely violet-lilac, with 



small, dark eye 10 



Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow 10 



Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue ." 10 



White Perfection. A fine pure white 10 



Thuringia. Deep violet and light blue with white eye. 15 

 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the best varieties, hi 



oz., 50 cts 10 



