DREER'S FLOWER SEEDS FOR SUMMER SOWING 



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Pyre thrum (Persian Daisy) 



Too much cannot be said in favor of this grand hardy perennial, 

 which will thrive in any good garden soil where there is good drainage 

 and full exposure to the sun. PER PKT . 



3846 Hybridum, Single Mixed. Hardy perennial, bearing 

 large Daisy-like flowers, ranging in color from white to deep 

 red, with bright yellow centres; blooms in May and June, 

 and again in the fall; and is one of the most graceful and 

 long-lasting cut flowers. Per \ oz., 50 cts $0 10 



3844 Hybridum Roseum. Bright rose color. Special 

 pkt, 50 cts 15 



3847 Hybridum Grandiflorum. A large flowering form 



of the above; mixed colors. 5 oz., 75 cts 15 



3845 Hybridum PI. PI. Seed saved from the finest double 

 flowers; only a small percentage can be expected to come 

 double the first year; mixed colors; 1§ feet. Special pkt., 

 75 cts 



Rosemary (Rosmarinus) 



3895 Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb, delightfully 

 fragrant, flowers light blue, grows about 2 feet high, 

 should be planted in a warm dry situation, and given a 

 little protection. \ oz., 25 cts 



Rudbeckia (Cone Flower 



Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow and thrive 

 anywhere, giving a wealth of bloom, which are well suited for 

 cutting. 



3902 Newmani. One of the finest of autumn-flowering 

 perennials, bearing large flowers. Bright orange-yellow 

 petals surrounding a large black cone. Special pkt., 40 cts.. 



3903 Purpurea {Giant Purple Cone-flpwer). A most inter- 

 esting hardy perennial, producing all summer large, 

 showy reddish-purple flowers, about 4 inches across. \ 



oz., 50 cts 10 



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15 



Saponaria 



3939 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock 

 plant, producing during the summer months masses of 

 small, bright rose flowers; 9 inches, \ oz., 25 cts 



Practical Landscape Gardening (Cridland). Of value 

 to the owner of the moderate sized suburban home. $2.50 

 per copy, postpaid. 



Pyrethrum Hybridum (Persian Daisy) 



Hardy Salvias 



Rudbeckia Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-Flower) 



3928 Azurea Grandifiora. A hardy, perennial variety 

 10 producing during August and September spikes of 



pretty sky blue flowers in great profusion. 2 to 3 

 feet, i oz., 50 cts $0 15 



3929 Farinacea. A perennial variety, hardy with pro- 

 tection. The fine light blue flowers are borne on long 

 spikes held above the foliage; makes a good blue line; 

 2 to 3 feet. { oz., 50 cts 10 



3927 Farinacea, Blue Bedder. A more compact form of this 

 popular perennial Salvia, making it more desirable for bedding. 

 Flowers are a deep blue; hardy with protection. Special 

 pkt, $1.00. .■■if\i 25 



3930 Sclarea. A beautiful and effective hardy biennial variety, grow- 

 ing 3 to 4 feet high with immense loosely arranged spikes of at- 

 tractive old rose shading to white floral leaves, produced through 

 July and August. \ oz., 50 cts 15 



3931 Patens {Blue Sage). In color this is as blue as the "Scarlet Sage" 

 is red; unlike the latter, however, it is not useful for bedding, but 

 it is a beautiful plant for the border or greenhouse; tender peren- 

 nials, hardy with protection; 2 feet. Special pkt., 75 cts 25 



SchizanthllS (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 



One of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable. Comes 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 charm- 

 ing bloom. The Schizanthus make admirable pot plants for the house in late 

 winter and early spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. per pkt. 



3967 Dwarf Large-flowered Mixed {Dr. Badger's Hybrids). Form- 

 ing compact pyramidal plants a foot high, literally covered with 

 large, beautiful, orchid-like flowers in a bewildering range of color, 

 ioz., 40 cts. $0 15 



3968 Wisetonensis {Excelsior Mixed). 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. J oz., 50 cts 15 



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



pretty plants 18 inches high, j oz., 25 cts 10 



The Book of Perennials (Hottes). Devoted to the growing of hardy perennial plants. 



$1.50 per copy, postpaid 



