The DREER Nurseries 
at Riverton, New Jersey 
New visitors to the Dreer Nurseries, Riverton, New Jersey, invariably 
express surprise as to their size, diversity, and completeness. Nowhere 
in this country can be found a commercial horticultural establishment 
where such a great variety of different plants are brought together to 
serve the needs of the florist as well as those of the home gardener. 
The Dreer establishment at Riverton is much more than just a 
nursery in the sense that this word is usually applied. Established in 
1868, it has grown until today 13 acres are under glass including special 
houses for Palms, Ferns, Tropical Plants, Aquatics and many others. 
For the convenience of those who have only a limited amount of time 
to spend, a large house has been set apart as a display house. Here a 
limited number of specimen plants of all the seasonable leaders are 
attractively grouped for inspection. This obviates the necessity of many 
miles of walking through the complete range of houses. Close by to the 
original site are the Dreer Greenhouses and Nurseries at Riverview which, 
though a distinct unit, are a part of the Riverton organization. The 
third unit is Locust Grove Farm, located less than two miles from the 
Riverton head office. Locust Grove Farm is noted for the production of 
extra fine Azaleas, Phlox, Roses, Shrubs, Climbers, and many other Dreer 
specialties. 
An outstanding new feature of the Dreer Nursery at Riverton is the 
completely remade Rose Garden which has been acclaimed the finest test 
garden in the East. There will be another splendid display of Roses late 
in September, when many of the newest varieties will bloom for the first 
time in this section of the country. 
Anyone interested in plants, but our florist friends in particular, are 
most cordially invited to visit the Dreer Nurseries at Riverton. No 
matter what time of the year, there always are many interesting things 
to be seen there. 
May we have the pleasure of your visit? Riverton is about 9 miles 
from the central Philadelphia business district. It may be reached over 
a good highway by crossing over the Delaware River Bridge to Camden. 
Those who approach from Easton and westward may travel through 
Trenton or use the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, which is less than three miles 
from the Nurseries. 
DREER’S QUALITY 
SEEDS & BULBS 
Equally as important to our florist friends are Flower Seeds and 
Bulbs. Close association with many successful florists enables us to ■under- 
stand their problems and requirements. We realize the trerpefldous 
importance of quality and know well that only special strains of superior 
merit can give entire satisfaction. For that reason the leading florist 
specialties are grown for us by competent specialists who devote most 
of their efforts to one or two particular crops. Through careful inspection 
of the growing crops we keep in close touch with the production of these 
specialties. All seeds are carefully tested for germination to protect our 
patrons to the fullest extent. 
Though seeds and bulbs produced under such careful methods occa¬ 
sionally justify somewhat higher prices, every successful grower knows 
that the cost of the seeds and bulbs is very small compared with the 
general expenses of growing. 
Dreer’s Quality Seeds, Bulbs, and Plants combined with courteous 
and quick service will give you the finest results obtainable. 
HENRY A. DREER 
1306 Spring Garden St. 
PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
