DREER'S SELECT 



Hardy Perennial Plants 



A Hardy Perennial Border 



The growing popularity of the Old-fashioned Hardy Garden Flowers, the inhabitants of the perennial garden, is not at all 

 surprising when we consider the many varied and pleasant changes which take place throughout the entire growing season in a well- 

 arranged hardy border, in which every week — yes, every day — brings forth something fresh and new to interest and delight even the 

 most critical. Beginning in April, the early-flowering varieties open their flowers often before the snow has entirely disappeared, and 

 continue, with constant changing variety, throughout the summer until late in the fall when only severe freezing weather will stop such 

 persistent late-blooming kinds as Japanese Anemones, Pompon Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Eupatoriums, Tritomas, etc. 

 i Many not thoroughly familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give satisfactory 

 returns the first season. This, as experience has taught us, is in most instances a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly 

 every case, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called "field clumps." The majority of the stock offered in this catalogue 

 is pot-grown. This does not mean that the plants have been altogether pot-grown, but that they have been field-grown and dug and 

 potted up during the fall months, and such stock can be planted, even late in the spring with practically no loss, which, in the case of 

 clumps, is often quite serious. 



We have prepared a leaflet on 

 THE MAKING AND CARE OF AN OLD-FASHIONED HARDY BORDER 



and 



HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS SUITABLE FOR THE ROCK GARDEN 

 giving list of suitable plants for position either in sun or shade. 

 Copies free on request. 



We also offer several good books on the culture of Hardy Perennials, a list of which will be found on 

 page 44 of this catalogue. 



DREER'S COLLECTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



The list of Hardy Perennial Plants which we offer in our Garden Book is admitted to be one of the most complete and up-to-date 

 collections in the country, and we are continually adding all the new, rare and desirable sorts. 



While we are not in the landscape business and cannot undertake the preparation of plans for planting or 

 laying out of grounds we have had prepared by a competent landscape architect a series of Plans of Hardy Borders with a 

 ,list of suitable plants for positions either in sun or shade. Also a list of plants suitable for Rock Gardens with general advice on the con- 

 struction and care of same. We shall be pleased to send this leaflet free on application. We also offer customers who are not acquainted 

 with the different sorts the following collections, all in good, strong roots, which when once planted will, with little care, keep the garden 

 and Rock Garden gay with flowers from the time the frost leaves the ground until late in autumn. These collections are made up of 

 ■species and varieties strictly of our selection, and we are unable to submit list of contents, as the assortment varies 

 at different periods during the planting season. 



HARDY PERENNIALS FOR BORDER 

 OR GARDEN PLANTING 



12 distinct species, our selection $2 SO 



25 distinct species, our selection 4 50 



50 distinct species and varieties, our selection 8 0',' 



100 distinct species and varieties, our selection 15 00 



HARDY PERENNIALS SUITABLE 

 FOR ROCK GARDENS 



12 distinct species, our selection $3 00 



25 distinct species, our selection 5 50 



50 distinct species and varieties, our selection 10 00 



100 distinct species and varieties, our selection 18 00 



NOTE — All Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by 

 parcel post add to value of order in accordance with rates given on page 111 and on Order Blank. (153) 



