henry A. dreer Hardy Perennial Plants wholesale list 
Artemisia 
Abrotanum (Old Man or Southernwood). Dark green, 
finely cut foliage with aromatic odor. 18 inches. 
Lactiflora (Hawthorn Scented Mugwort). A most de¬ 
sirable and effective plant either for the border or 
to plant among shrubbery. It is of strong free 
growth with erect stems 3 V 2 to 4 V 2 feet high, termi¬ 
nated with great panicles of Astilbe-like Hawthorn- 
scented creamy white flowers produced from the 
latter part of August to the end of September. 
Silver King (Ghost Plant). A very showy white-leaved 
contrast plant growing 3 feet high and maturing its 
beautiful mist-like foliage early in summer. Long 
sprays may be cut to mix with winter bouquets. 
Any of the above: $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Asclepias— Butterfly Weed 
Per doz. Per 100 
Tuberosa. Strong two-year field roots.. $1 50 $10 00 
Hardy Aster, Queen Mary 
Fall-Flowering Hardy Asters 
Michaelmas Daisies or Starworts 
Barr’s Pink. This is of the Novae angliae type, a strong, 
vigorous grower forming shapely plants from four to 
five feet high; the finest bright pink. 
Xiiege. Large, soft rosy pink; 2% feet. 
Mrs. P. W. Raynor. The nearest approach to red. 
Blooms most profusely. 4 feet. 
Novae-anglise. Bright violet-purple; 4 feet. 
Novi-belgii Climax. One of the best and showiest, with 
large pyramidal spikes of large lavender-blue flowers; 
very free; 5 feet. 
October Dawn. Grows about 2 feet high in stout 
branching pyramid form and is covered with large 
attractive lilac-mauve flowers. 
Queen Mary. This is unquestionably the best of the 
Novi belgii type yet introduced, with graceful flowers 
2V 2 inches in diameter arranged loosely in branching 
panicles of a particularly pleasing blue tinted laven¬ 
der. 3 V 2 feet high. 
Sam Bantam. Large feathery pure white, one of the 
earliest; 3 feet. 
Tataricus. Large bluish violet; very late; 6 feet. 
Any of the above: $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Japanese Double White Hardy Aster 
A most desirable variety that came to us from Japan 
unnamed, and which is entirely distinct. Of symmet¬ 
rical habit, growing about 2 feet high, and bearing from 
July to September double white flowers not unlike the 
double white Feverfew. $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Japanese Hardy Aster 
Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species. It forms 
a circular cushion-like plant 2^ feet across, rarely 
exceeding 9 inches in height. The delicate soft mauve 
flowers have a silvery white reflection and measure 
over 1% inches in diameter. They are produced in 
such lavish profusion as to completely cover the 
plant. The blooms begin to expand early in October, 
but are not at their best until November. $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Dwarf Asters 
Per doz. Per 100 
Alpinus. Showy purplish blue. $2 00 $12 00 
— albus. Pure white. 2 00 12 00 
Subcaeruleus. Large bluish violet. 2 00 12 00 
Summer-Flowering Hardy Asters 
Amellus elegans. Grows 12 to 15 inches high and pro¬ 
duces large, showy flowers of a rich bluish violet 
during July and August. $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Prikarti (Wonder of Stafa). We consider this the best 
of the hardy, late summer and fall flowering varieties 
yet introduced. It is attractive in its neat, upright, 
free branching habit of growth, attaining a height 
of about 30 inches. The large, well formed flowers 
are a lovely lavender-blue. They are produced in 
great profusion from the middle of August until late 
in October. 3-inch pots, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Novelties in Hardy Asters 
Alderman Vokes. A lively shade of deep clear rose- 
pink with a sheen of blue. Blooms during September 
and grows 3% feet high. 
Blue Eyes. The best blue Aster yet produced. Has long 
pure violet-blue petals surrounding a small yellow 
eye. It is extremely attractive. September bloom¬ 
ing; 4 feet. 
Burbank’s Charming. A variety of. unknown origin 
found in Burbank’s garden. It is entirely distinct 
from any other Aster in habit of growth and foliage. 
The plants grow 5 feet high and are completely cov¬ 
ered with masses of feathery sprays of a delicate rosy 
white color. Graceful, disease resistant foliage. Oc¬ 
tober to November. 
Pink Nymph. A most profuse bloomer and one that is 
sure to please. The charming flowers open a rich 
rosy red later changing to bright pink. September. 
4 feet. 
Any of the above: 
35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
New Dwarf Hybrid Border Aster 
New Dwarf Hybrid Border Asters 
Countess of Dudley. A charming clear pink with a con¬ 
trasting yellow eye. Late September. 9 inches high. 
Lady Henry Maddocks. Clear pale pink. September; 12 
inches high. 
Nancy. Pale flesh pink. Late September. 12 inches. 
Ronald. Bright lilac-pink, rose-pink buds. Mid-Sep¬ 
tember. 12 inches high. 
Snowsprite (Snow Fairy). Semi-double white flowers. 
September. 12 inches high. 
Victor. Clear lavender-blue. Early September. 9 inches 
high. 
Our hardy perennial plants are strong and vigorous. 
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