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SHRUBBY CLEMATIS. 



This type of Clematis forms erect bushes 2 to 3 feet high, and during their long 

 period of bloom are very attractive. 

 Davidiana. Tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender-blue during August 



and September; deliciously fragrant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz, 

 Heracleasfolia. Of the same general habit as above, but with lighter colored 



flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Recta. Handsome pure white flowers in very large, showy clusters during June 



and July. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Recta Flore Pleno. Identical to the beautiful single-flowering type, except 



that the flowers are double and larger. 50 cts. each. 



COREOPSIS. 



JLanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy plants. 

 The flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form and invalu- 

 able for cutting; the main crop comes during the latter part of June, 

 but it continues in bloom during the entire summer and autumn. 

 It succeeds everywhere; 2 to 3 feet. 



I^osea. Finely-divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August 

 and September numerous small pink flowers; useful in border or 

 rockery;. 1 foot. 



Verticillata. Masses of small golden-yellow flowers in July and 

 August, on neat plants with finely divided foliage; 2 feet. 

 ■ 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora 



DELPHINIUMS (Hardy Larkspur). 



These are deservedly one of the most popular subjects in the hardy 

 border; bold, attractive and highly prepossessing plants of easiest culture; 

 perfectly hardy. They will establish themselves in almost any garden soil, 

 but respond quickly to liberal treatment. 

 Belladonna. The freest and most continuous blooming of all, never 



being out of flower from the end of June until cut down by hard frost. 



The clear turquois-blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy and 



beauty by any other flower. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $18.00 per 100. 

 Chinense. A very pretty variety, with fine feathery foliage and intense 



gentian-blue flowers in open panicles. 

 — Album. A pure white form of the above. 

 Formosum. The old favorite dark blue, with white centre. 

 Gold Medal Hybrids. Unquestionably the finest strain of mixed 



hybrids ever offered. The plants are of strong, vigorous habit, with 



large flowers, the majority running in the lighter shades of blue. 

 Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



DIELYTRA, OR DICENTRA. 



Spectabills (Bleeding Heart, or Seal Flower). An old-fashioned 

 favorite; its long racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are 

 always attractive; it is used largely for forcing, and is perfectly at home 

 in any part of the hardy border, and especially valuable for planting in 

 the shade. May; 2 feet. 



Formosa (Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarfer-growing species, with 

 finely-cut ornamental foliage, growing about 15 inches high, and produc- 

 ing its showy pink flowers from April to August. 

 20 cts. each; $2. 00 per doz. 



Hybrid Delphiniums 



SPECIAL CATALOGUE OF 



DRIER'S OLD-FASHIONED HARDY PLANTS 



With plans of Hardy Borders and much valuable information. Copies 

 free on request. 



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