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: ABRIBGED EDITION DREER’S GARDEN BOOK, 1929
It has been our aim in this edition to confine our offerings to the outstanding varieties of Vegetable seeds, Flower seeds, Dahlias, Roses, Gladiolus, and Hardy Perennial plants. To those who may be interested, we will be pleased to send on application a copy of our complete Catalogue or Garden Book for 1929.
We take this opportunity to say that we aim to give every order, no matter how small or how large, prompt and careful attention, and if favored with a share of your patronage, we will do all in our power to merit a continuance of your confidence.
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Antirrhinum (Snapdragon)
One of the most valuable flowers which can readily be grown from seed. We offer three distinct types, the large-flowering, tall-growing or giant, the equally large-flowered, half dwarf variety and the new maximum variety. In our trials the seeds sown out of doors the first week of May came into bloom early in July, remaining in full flower until November. We have made exhaustive tests of scores of varieties, and offer the following as being the best in their respective colors.
Large-Flowering Giant Sorts
A splendid strain growing about 30 inches with long spikes of very large, individual flowers.
PER PKT. 1181 Crimson King. Rich velvety garnet crimson..... $0 10 1183 Golden King. Rich yellow.................:... 10 1182 Fire King. Brilliant orange scarlet............... 10 MsanCGardinalie Dazzling scarletan ws is | chad. sl: 10 1185 Queen Victoria. Purest white.................. 10 1186 Rose King. Soft silvery rose...................- 10
1189 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 6 sorts, 50 cts.
1190 Finest Mixed. All colors, 4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., $1.00. 10 Large-Flowering Half-dwarf Sorts A splendid type, growing about 18 inches high, the best for
bedding purposes.
1161 Empress. Rich velvety dark crimson............. $0 10 1164 Golden Queen. Rich yellow.................... 10 M65mlames Brilliant fiery-scarlet.:.:..-./.53.0.5...- 10 1167 Prima Donna. Amber overlaid chamois, effect apricot pink..... 6 Cros CHAS GIS IMG aeE STOR Clee Tete gee) 11GseBunibysmonowyvawhites so. os eclscoee ac. one. oes 10 (M7AMSilversPink= 7 Soft:pearly: pink: ..2.553242252.252%% 10
1179 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 6 sorts, 50 cts. 1180 Choice Mixed. All colors, 1 0z., 40 cts.; oz., $1.25. 10 Maximum or Super-Giant Sorts A new strain of tall strong growth producing long spikes of gigantic flowers; 3 feet.
1151 Appleblossom. Soft appleblossom-pink.......... $0 20 1152 Canary Bird. Canary yellow with deeper yellowlip 20 1153 Copper King. Bronzy copper color.............. 20 1154 Old Gold. Rose on yellow ground................ 20 1155 Snowflake. Dazzling white..................0... 20 1156 The Rose. Rich rose-pink..)....00.2...00.0.0.00-6 20
1159 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 sorts, $1.00. 1160 Super-giant Mixed. All colors, 15 cts. per pkt.; } 0z., 60 cts Arctotis (African Daisy)
1216 Grandis. A remarkably handsome annual from Southwest Africa. It forms much-branched bushes 2 to 3 feet high; its flowers are large and showy, being pure white on the upper surface, the reverse of petals pale lilac-blue. There are few annual flowers grown in the gar- den more valuable for cut flower work than the Arctotis. It is easily especially valuable, the blooms lasting a week or PER grown from seed and may be started in hotbed, in the house, or in the | ten days in water, and if undeveloped buds are cut P**: open ground, the seed germinating in about five days, and the plants | and placed in a sunny window every one will open may be expected to come into bloom early in July and continue until | and produce as fine flowers as though left on the quite hard frost. It delights in a sunny situation, Asa cut floweritis | plant. 4 o0z., 30 cts.............. SSA Hn ooo Be $0 10
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DREER’S LARGE FLOWERING ANTIRRHINUMS
Alyssum (Sweet Alyssum or Mad Wort) Pretty little plants for beds, vases, baskets, edgings or rockwork, blooming profusely all summer; useful also for winter flowering. Very sweetly scented. pER PKT. 1100 Lilac Queen. A very pretty deep lavender-lilac, of dwarf compact habit; 6 inches. Per + oz., 25 cts.; per oz., 75 cts....$0 10 1101 Little Gem, or Carpet of Snow. Of dwarf, compact habit, but 4 inches high. It be- gins to bloom when quite small, and the plants are a solid mass of white from spring to late autumn, and undoubtedly the best white-flowering edging plant in thelist. (See cut.) Per } 0z., DOCS sss PEL/OZs,0 00! CES) s. 2% aes 10 1102 Sweet Alyssum (A. Mariti- mum). Of trailing habit, flowers white; 9 inches. Per 3 oz., 25 ; CUSHHOZ MA ONCESI yaa reed cet ales cyaters 5 1103 Tom Thumb (Benthami Com- pactum). Of dwarf, compact, ; erect growth; excellent for edg- a SS Se ee Gee ae : : ing; white; 6 inches. Per } 0z., ALyssum LITTLE GEM OR CARPET OF SNOW 30 cts.; per oz., 50 cts...... canes «!)
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Dreer’s Superb Late-branching
Asters
This grand strain is of American origin, and is especially adapted to our climatic conditions.
The plants form strong, branching bushes 2 to 23 feet high, bearing on long, strong stems flowers which, under ordinary cultivation, average 5 inches across. They are usually at their best during September, and, all things considered, are the most valuable of all Asters, either for cutting or for bedding, and if only one kind of Aster is grown this is the type which will likely give the best results.
PER PER
4 oz. PKT. 1451 Azure Blue. A deep rich lavender..... $0 60 $0 10 1452 Deep Crimson. Rich and glowing..... 60 10 1453 Deep Rose. Distinct and fine.......... 60 10 1455 Pale Lavender. Exquisite greyish-blue. 60 10 1456 Deep Purple. A rich royal shade...... 60 10 1457 Rose-pink. A lovely shade; very popular 60 10 1461 Shell-pink. Soft anddainty.......... 60 10 1467 Pure White. Perfectinits purity...... 60 10
1469 Collection. A packet each of above 8 colors, for 60 cts. 1470 Finest Mixed. All the colors mixed, 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per } oz.; $1.50 per oz.
Lavender Gem Aster
1353 One of the most beautiful Asters. It is of true Comet type,
with large, artistic, loosely-arranged flowers on long, wiry stems, and of the most charming shade of lavender imagin- able. Begins blooming in July, continuing through August; a lovely variety for cutting. 15 cts. per pkt.; 75 cts. per } oz.
DREER’S LATE-BRANCHING ASTER
New California Giant Branching Asters
A splendid new midseason to late flowering strain, the result of years of painstaking selec- tion by one of California’s leading hybridizers; plants grow 3 to 34 feet high with long, strong stems 18 to 24 inches in length bearing beauti- fully formed curled and interlaced flowers 5 inches and over across. We offer the following colors:
PER PKT 1294 Tavender Blue! 6-76 oe $0 20 12928Peach) BlossOme. eee eee 20 1293) Pure White---.-- 2-555. cee 20 1294" Deep) Purples eee eee ee 20 1295 ;RichyRoser re a ae-eeeeeeeeee 20 1296 Parma, Violet. 5.....-...-sos22-- 20 1299 Collection of a packet each of abDOVELOICOlOIS fet eee eee 1 00 1300 Finest Mixed. All colors. +} 0z., 75) CESS Soe cee eos: ace ats 15
Beauty Asters
A recently developed late flowering strain coming in- to bloom in late September, and being at their best through October, the plants grow nearly 3 feet high, and bear their very large, densely double flowers on long strong stems.
We offer six beautiful colors. PER PKT. 1271 American Beauty. Bright cerise-rose..... $0 15 1272 Lavender Beauty. Soft lavender....... on 15 1273 Purple Beauty. Rich deep purple........ 15
1274 September Beauty. Delicate shell-pink.. 15 1275 Peachblossom Beauty. Peachblossom pink 15 1276 White Beauty. Purest white............. 15 1278 Finest Mixed. All colors, ¢0z., 75 cts..... 15
CERO ATES EES 1279 Collection, a packet each of 6 sorts, 75 cts.
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‘THREE OF DREER’S SIX FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS
Dreer’s Six Famous American Asters
The following six sorts embrace several distinct types and colors, which we feel sure will, on account of their free growth, profuse flowering, large size, and general excellence, give entire satisfaction to the most critical growers of this popular flower.
1281 Crego’s Giant White. The finest white Comet Aster, bearing immense fluffy flowers 5 inches and over in diameter. 10 cts. per pkt.
1305 Dreer’s Crimson Giant. Densely double flowers of rich blood-crimson. 15 cts. per pkt.; } 0z., 75 cts.
1451 Late Branching Azure Blue. Perfect blooms of a wonderful rich deep lavender or azure-blue color. 10 cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per } oz.
1393 Dreer’s Peerless Pink. This is conceded to be the finest shell-pink late-branching Aster ever offered; magnificent blooms, many measure 5 inches across by 24 inches in depth, forming an almost globular flower. 15 cts. per pkt.; 75 cts. per } oz.
1273 Purple Beauty. Very large double flowers of a rich glittering purple. 15 cts. per pkt.
1346 Rose King. Handsome double-quilled flowers of a bril- liant rose color. A great favorite for cutting. 10 cts. per pkt.
1338 Collection of a packet each of the above Six Famous American Asters for 50 cts,
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Calendula (Pot Marigold)
This is the ““Marygold” of Shakespeare’s time; one of the best and showiest free- flowering hardy annuals, growing in any good garden soil, producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders, particularly bright in late fall, continuing to bloom from early summer until killed by frost; valuable also for pot culture; blooming freely in winter and early spring; 18 inches. SERINE 1682 Orange King. An extra fine strain of this splendid double rich orange-
red variety, producing flowers over 3 inches in diameter. 40 cts. per oz...$0 10
1686 Lemon King. Identical in every way to the preceding, except in
color, which is a rich lemon-yellow. 40 cts. per oz..............-.---- 10 1684 Golden King. Rich golden-yellow flowers of large size, and borne on
long, strong stems, making it of special value for cutting. 40 cts. peroz.. 10 1681 Meteor. Large double flowers, striped orange and cream; very effective.
OZE53 OF CESS errr oA a ERD oe PTET ARPS Clie carp ra, Aura a= ee a 5 1683 Nankeen. A very distinct variety, the double flowers of a creamy-
yellowssslightly fhushediapricot= | Oz=s0lctsss-2- 5. - see eee ee 5 1687 Favorite. This is the lightest colored of the double sorts, the petals
being almost white margined clear yellow. Oz., 30 cts...........-..... 1689 Collection. One packet each of the above 6 sorts,
35 cts.
1688 Collection. One ounce each of the above 6 sorts...$1 75 1690 Mixed. All the double sorts. Oz., 25 cts........... 5
1685 The Ball. A new variety developed by a leading Florist. Flowers perfectly double of rich orange with light centre. 15 cts. per pkt.
Annual Calliopsis
Showy and beautiful free-flowering annuals, of the easiest culture, doing well in any sunny position, blooming all summer and excellent for cutting and massing. It is best to sow them where they are to bloom, thinning out to stand 6 inches to 12 inches apart. By keeping the old flowers cut off the flowering sea- son can be lengthened until late autumn. We offer below a selection of the best dwarf and tall sorts. Kane CALENDULAS
Tall Varieties
These grow from 23 to 3 feet high with fine feathery foliage and myriads of brilliantly colored blossoms that are equally as effective in beds or borders or as cut flowers. PER PKT.
1708 Marmorata. A very showy sort, covered with bright golden- yellow flowers, marbled with wall-flower-red. + oz., 25 cts....... $0 10
1703 Nigra Speciosa. A strong grower with good sized flowers of rich reddish-maroon. + oz., 25 cts..........-----+------+-+-:> 10
1704 Tinctoria Splendens. Another showy variety, the
> very large flowers being bright yellow and maroon, : about evenly divided. 4 oz., 25 cts..............-.-- 10
a4 1706 Double Tinctoria. Double and semi-double very
showy flowers of rich maroon, edged with gold. ey avozn 25,ctSiee be See Meee eee a ee Eee ee 10
B) 1709 Collection of a packet each of the above 4 tall sorts,
eo 30 cts.
1 1710 Tall Varieties Mixed. All colors. 20 cts. per 3 0z.; 35 cts. per oz. 5
Dwarf or Bedding Varieties
This class forms compact shapely bushes 9 to 12 inches high, which are com- pletely covered with their gay flowers all summer, ideal for the edge of borders or for massing.
1696 Bicolor Nana. Of dwarf, compact, even growth; flowers clear yel-
low, with small garnet eye. 4% 0z., 25 cts.....-....----+-++---+0>> $0 10 1697 Crimson King. A fine dwarf sort; color rich velvety crimson garnet. “107%, 25) CtSte ee clea elevate rere re oat kei eee ebro ie) a1 10 1698 Nana Marmorata. Identical in color to the tall variety, but of dwarf compact habit. 3 0z., 25 ctS.........-.. 25-2 +- 222+ sce eees 10 1701 Golden Wave (Drummondii). Rich golden-yellow with small chestnut-brown centre; very free. 4 0z., 25 cts.......--.-------+-- 10
it 5 pe RM 1699 Collection of a packet each of the above 4 dwarf sorts, 30 cts. CALLIOPSIS TINCTORIA SPLENDENS 1702 Dwarf Varieties Mixed. All colors. 25 cts. per 3 0z.;40cts.peroz. 10
CENTAUREAS
Under this name is included such popular annuals ‘as the Cornflower, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, are perfectly hardy, will grow and do well almost everywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers.
Centaurea Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultans)
This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut- flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut will stand for several days in good condition. It is best, in this latitude, to sow very early in the spring, so that they may perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes; 2} feet. (See cut.) We offer the
following distinct colors: PER PKT. PER PKT. 1891 Brilliant Rose........ $0 10 | 1894 Deep Purple.......... $0 10 1892 Dark Rose.....:...... 10 | 1895 Delicate Lilac........ 10 1893 Deep Lavender....... 10 | 1896 Pure White........... 10 1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts.
1900 Finest Mixed Colors. 4}0z., 30cts...........6......0.. 10
White-leaved Centaureas (Dusty Millers)
Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots; also extensively a used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved Cannas or Scarlet < Sage these are particularly effective. Sow the seed early indoors, and transplant in May. The white-leaved Cinerarias are also known as Dusty
Millers. 1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. Per 1000 seeds, prr pxt.
1872 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery foliage; 13 feet. Per 1000 seeds, 25 cts. 10
Various Centaureas
1874 Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native variety, growing 3 feet high and bearing immense thistle-like blooms of a rosy-lavender >t
color. Very showy in the mixed border and splendid for cutting. } O45 POSH ee bosea COB OCEO CODERS OS OCOD LOSE CHC h Seer 10
1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Corn- DousLE BLUE CORNFLOWER flower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flowers;
sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting; lasting
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1904 Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Hardy perennial Double Cornflowers (Centaurea Cyanus) variety, grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue 5
flowers from July to September. 4 oz., 40 cts....... 10 These are also known as Bachelor’s Buttons, Blue Bottle,
Ragged Sailor, Bluet and sometimes as Ragged Robin, but which name belongs to one of the Lychnis and frequently results in confusion. It is always best to order by the botanical names.
They are well known to every flower lover and always included in old-fashioned gardens. We have discarded the old single- flowering type, the improved double-flowering sorts offered below being much better in every way; 3 feet. PER PKT,
1881 Double Blue. This was introduced by us in 1907. It is identical in color to the single blue variety, but, being a full, double flower, it takes fewer of them to make'a nice bunchwiltpiozapSOlctsiete oe sleiic eels sees $0 10
1882 Double Rose Pink. A splendid variety for cutting;
color clearsrose-pinka 2 yOZseSO)V Cts. okie etal oo oe ave 10
1883 Double White. Densely double pure white. } oz., SOR CES Eset eae vena ea aM Metetener iy stehalocatasetatalapshevere 10
1884 Double Maroon. Very rich and glossy. } oz., 30 CUSast tein amen naP Miata tras cucveratarate. ate asers een 10
1885 Double Mauve. A beautiful shade. 4 0z.,30 cts... 10
1886 Double Rosy-red. Very attractive. } 02. 30 cts. 10 1889 Collection of a packet each of above 6 colors, 40 cts. - 1888 Collection of } oz.'each of above 6 colors, $1.25.
1890 Double-flowered Mixed. All colors. } oz. 20 CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS (Royal Sweet Sultan) cts.; 0z., 50 cts... Veer ais cena fais 10
Candytuft (Iberis Umbellata)
All authorities agree on the great decorative value of this charming annual for beds, borders, etc., and the larger the mass the better the effect. The plants grow about 12 inches high and will succeed in any light, airy position. Seed may be sown any time during the spring. They bloom in about eight weeks from the time of sowing, and in order to keep up a succession of bloom two sowings should be made at intervals of about two weeks. For best results give each plant sufficient space for full development, not less than six inches apart and nine inches is better. While highly useful for cutting, lasting well, and used extensively for this purpose by many commercial florists, it is for their bright effect in the garden that they are mainly grown.
1751 Carmine. Bright carmine rose.
1752 Crimson. Rich deep shade.
1755 Albida. Pure white.
1756 Flesh Pink. Delicate pink.
1757 Lavender. Delicate shade of rosy-lavender.
1758 Rose Cardinal. Brilliant deep rosy-red; one of the most effective for bedding.
Price. Any of the above 6 colors, 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per 4 oz.; 50 cts. per oz.
1759 Collection. Containing a packet each of the above 6 colors, 40 cts. PER PKT.
1768 Collection of 4 oz. each of above 6 colors, $1.50.
1760 Mixed. A splendid mixture containing all the colors, WOZ 2D CtSe5| OZ-s ONCtS. eesti <laiev- See eis od $o 10
GIANT HYACINTH-FLOWERED OR IMPROVED EMPRESS CANDYTUFT
PER PKT. 1753 Giant Hyacinth-flowered or Improved Empress. A wonderfully improved strain of the popular Empress Candytuft, quite distinct from the umbellata sorts offered above, forming much branched plants about 18 inches high, each branch terminated by an immense spike of very large individual pure white flowers. Makes a very effective white bed or border,
and is invaluable for cutting. (See cut.) Per 4 oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts..... $o 10
Giant Double Carnations
Raised by the famous French specialist Chabaud. Blooms in five months after being sown, and continues ‘to produce its nicely fringed, intensely fragrant double flowers in the greatest profusion indefinitely; 18 inches.
We offer this grand strain in the following colors:
PER PKT. PER PKT. 1811 Blood Red.......... $025) || 1814, Scarlet. eee eee $0 25 1812; Wellows-)-2e-cce0e 25 | 1815 Flesh-pink......... 25. 1SI3 Rose. eee 25a1GIS16aWDitesee ere eras}
1818 Collection of a packet each of above 6 colors, $1.25.
1820 Finest Mixed. Containing the above and several other colors: §75:ctsi3)/02:.; “ees. 5. Ee eee PEE ee eee 25
Eschscholtzia (California Gold Cups)
2437 New Hybrid Mixed. This mixture has been saved from a number of new sorts of wonderful colorings, including wall- flower red, old gold, fire-red, chestnut, cream and many other rich and unusual tones. Per } oz., 30 cts.; oz., $1.00........ 10
Didiscus (Blue Lace Flower)
2351 Goeruleus. This pretty and interesting annual blooms most profusely from July till November; also used extensively for early spring flowering in a cool greenhouse; their exquisite pale lavender blossoms are excellent for cutting; plants grow about 18 inches high, and have as many as 50 flowers
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Double-flowering Cosmos
It”has taken a great deal of care and patience to perfect this strain. The flowers vary considerably in their degree of doubleness, some being absolutely double, while others have a frill or collar surrounding the double disc, and while we think this is the most artistic, they are beautiful in either form, of high value for cutting and garden decoration. We offer both the Early and Late flowering strain, for points north of Philadelphia, the early flowering is best.
Early-flowering Double Cosmos,,. pxr.
2076 Carnelia. Rich rosy crimson.......... Melee ebetelle . $0 25
2077 Peachblossom. Deep rose-pink................. TY ORE 25
2078 awhirlwinGs Pure whites 1 e)s vs sanic daneties ccccsleisitiee sce ss 25
2079 Collection of a packet each of ee ze rd doubles, 60 cts.
2080 Early Double Mixed. 75 cts. per } 0z.................-. 20 Late-flowering Déuble Cosmos
2081 Crimson King. Deep rose crimson...................05 20
2082 Pink Beauty. Soft rosy pink...... Re ET TEN Battin ar 20
2083 White Queen. Pure white.................. 0. cece ee eee 20
2098 Collection of a packet each of the 3 late doubles for 50 cts.
2084 Late Double Mixed. All colors, 50 cts. per} oz............ 15
Cynoglossum Amabile (Chinese Forget-me-not)
An annual recently introduced from China; of the easiest culture, forming strong plants about 18 inches high and producing through the summer months sprays of intense blue Forget-me-not-like flowers. A splendid addition to the comparatively short list of real blue flowers. We have received numerous favorable reports on this pretty annual. 15 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per } oz.
Dreer’s Select Delphiniums Hardy Larkspurs)
2218 Belladonna, (Everblooming Hardy Larkspur). This is the freest and most continuous blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear turquoise blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy and beauty. A really ex- quisite variety. 20 cts. per pkt.
2219 Belladonna Improved. A reselected strain that is much superior to the ordinary type, having larger flowers, of purer color, and the plants of stronger, freer growth. 25 cts. per pkt.
2221 Bellamosum. This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue Belladonna, having the same free-blooming and other good qualities, 25 cts, per pkt,
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EARLY FLOWERING DouBLE Cosmos
DreEER’s Ds LuxE Hysprip DELPHINIUMS
Dreer’s De Luxe Hybrid Delphiniums
Produced from the world’s choicest named varieties, secured without regard to
noted European and American specialists. The results
obtained were really marvelous; the plants of strong, vigorous habit with large spikes of enormous flowers in every shade of blue from the palest lavender to the richest oxford-blue as well as a number of pastel or art shades.
Fully one- third were double-flowering and mostly with white centre or eye, but with a fair percentage having the dark or bee centre. A really wonderful strain that is sure to produce results to please the most critical grower of this popular favorite.
PER PKT,
2241 De Luxe Hybrids Light Blue and TraAVON GOL TOness se reicc sainavs cots ects tae ais $0 35 2242 De Luxe Hybrids Mid-Blue Tones...... 35 2243 De Luxe Hybrids Dark Blue Tones...... 35
2249 A packet each of the 3 colors, $1.00.
2245 De Luxe Hybrids Choicest Mixed. Con-
taining all colors from lightest to deepest blue 25
Collection of 12 Extra Choice
Hardy Perennials
3550 Nothing finer than this collection could be selected. A packet each of 12 varieties for $1.00.
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DIANTHUS OR PINKS
A magnificent genus, embracing some of the most popular flowers in cultivation, producing a great variety of brilliant colors and profusion of bloom. The varieties classed as annuals are really biennials, but are treated as annuals and may be sown out of doors when the danger from frost is past, and in a few weeks time they are a mass of bloom, continuing so until after hard frost. Asa rule, they survive the winter if given slight protection flowering abundantly the following season. They grow about a foot high, and can be used in beds or borders of solid or mixed colors. ‘The double flowering sorts are almost as fine as carnations for cutting. They are not particular as to soil, but should have a sunny location.
Double Annual Pinks
PER PKT. 2250 Chinensis FI. Pl. (Chine or India Pink).
Flowers very double and of many bright COLOTS3 952 10Z;% DONCtS RA eee ee a eee $0 05
2254 Diadematus Fl. Pl. (Double Diadem Pink). Beautiful double flowers; mixed, of various tints of lilac, crimson, purple, to very dark purple, with the outer edges fringed and nearly white. 2 ozs 40 cts...) 10
Fireball. Rich, blood-red. Makes a striking con- trast to the variety Snowba!l. +40z., 50 cts.......... 10
2260 Heddewigi Fl. Pl. (Double Japan Pink). Double mixed. Colors varying from the richest velvety crim- son to the most delicate rose. +40z., 30 cts.......... 410
2272 Lucifer. A double flowering form of the bright geranium-red single Pink Vesuvius, offered on next page. The nicely fringed double flowers are about 2 inches across, and, owing to its intense, dazzling color, a general favorite. 3 0z., 50 cts........:..... 10
2276 Mourning Cloak (White Frill). Rich, blackish, velvety crimson, margined white. {0z.,40cts...... 10
2280 Nobilis Fl. Pl. (Double Royal Pink). Flowers of largest size, varying in color from scarlet to dark blood- red and rose to white. + 0z., 50 cts................ 10
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Group OF DOUBLE ANNUAL PINKS R i PER PKT. 2281 2283 Striped Beauty. Striped in a great variety of
Colors Vierys Pavan 107 ONCLStRe Rene Cee ere: $0 10 | p55 hit lendid £ tti 2285 Violet Queen. Rich violet, an unusual shade. {¢ PED SRSA Ss aE 22 COWS TIRES Sea eects)
ODE SOL CES ee ee ie ma UNE OB grr: Sat UORE SL | 10 Ob as/a border. 941022790 Cisan- se nneeeeese eer 10 2289 Collection Brilliant Double Dianthus. Containing a packet each of six of the best double sorts, 40 cts. Single Annual Pinks
All of the Single Annual Pinks have large flowers 2 to 3 inches in diameter; their many and brilliant colors make them very de- sirable for beds and borders; 1 foot.
Salmon King. Brilliantsalmonrose. j$0z.,50cts. 10
2301 Crimson Belle. Rich velvety crimson. Per } oz., 2316 Marvelous. This remarkable strain produces large AONCES Trac cies savas Byars Gots Ae See hes ees web tee ices $0 10 flowers, with the petals deeply cut into fine strips of 2302 Eastern Queen. Beautifully marbled rose and eee me oe HO, DEES IRN GO GERD 2 purplish-red. er ioz- v4 0lCts a iaewe.ae aeeke= os Sen $O 10 mauve flowers. , Per 3,0z., 40)ctsite -se-- cel ese. 10 2324 Salmon Queen. The well-formed nicely fringed 2320 Nobilis (Royal Pinks). Selected and improved varie- flowers are a brilliant salmon color, changing into a ties of the popular single-flowering Japan pink. The salmon-rose when fading. The seeds of this variety colors vary from white to dark red. Per }oz.,40cts. 10 are white, or yellowish aa Se of ane annual | spais 5 p = Pinks are dark brown or black. Per ¢ 0z., 50 cts.... (0) 2316 Heddewigi (Single apan Jee); Binest selected 2325 Vesuvius. Brilliant agen makes a very single-flowered; mixed. Per 4 oz., 30 cts............ 5 effective bed or border. Peri oz., 40cts............ 10 2321 Princess Pinks (Punctaius). A very novel variety 2329 Collection Brilliant Single Dianthus. Con- with fringed flowers; mottled, flaked, spotted and taining a packet each of six of the best single sorts, 40
striped in the greatest diversity of colors. {oz.,40cts. 10 cts.
RPOIAA UTE cpEcIALTIES IN FLOWER. SEEDS matte n
Gilia PER PKT.
2551 Capitata. This is a very graceful annual, growing about 2 feet high with fine feathery foliage and bearing freely over a long season, globular heads, about 1 inch across, of rich lavender blue flowers, which last well when cut and retaining its lovely color when: dried: ma(Seercut:) ie (02.512 Si Cts Ae s\teetai ecm cince cons anen ene $0 10
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena)
Popularly known as “‘Bachelor’s Button,” a first- rate bedding plant; the flowers resemble clover heads and can be dried and used in winter bouquets. Corn- flowers and a number of other flowers are also known as Bachelor’s Buttons, and in ordering it is well to order by number to prevent mistakes. (See cut, page 89.)
2570) Mixed. {2:feet. 202.25 cts...030..... $0 10
Gloxinia
2578 Hybrida Grandiflora. A superb genus of greenhouse plants, producing magnifi- cent flowers of the richest colors; thrives best in an equal mixture of peat, loam and sand. Sow in March, blooms in 5 months after sowing. Our strain is unsurpassed, containing the spotted hybrids as well as the finest self-colored'sorts...:.:........- 50
Godetia
2590 Mixed. Attractive, hardy annuals, deserving more extensive cultivation, especially in the cooler parts of the country. The plants bloom profusely, and bear showy flowers, not unlike an Azalea, of satiny texture in many rich and varied colors. They do best in a rather poor soil; 1 foot. 4 0z., 25 cts..... EIS City cc ae ees 10
DOUBLE-FLOWERING GAILLARDIAS
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)
Annual Varieties
Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, size and brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in bloom from early summer till November; excellent for beds, borders, or for cutting; should be sown where they are to bloom; 14 feet. PER PKT.
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2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. } z., 25 cts......... RVeN Cie acti f
2500 Picta Mixed. Singlesorts. 1z., 25 cts...........0..00005 ae
2497 Double-flowering Mixed. A charming, profuse, double- Us rE flowering strain; beautiful mixed colors. 4 0z., 40 cts..........
2498 Indian Chief. An exceptionally rich Rorered variety, having a dark brown centre, the petals a glittering metallic bronzy-red.
In all other respects similar to the popular annual Gaillardia.... 15 Hardy Perennial Varieties
The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy perennial plants, and should find a place in every hardy border. They thrive in almost any position or soil, require little or no protection and take care of them- selves. If sown early they begin flowering in July, continuing a mass of bloom until frost; fine for cutting; 2 to 24 feet.
2507 Portola Hybrid Giant. ‘These new hybrids are of strong, vigorous, upright habit, from 23 to 3 ft. high with heavy, leathery glaucous foliage; the long flower stems, straight and strong, hold the massive flowers erect. These are of extraordinary size, 34 inches and over in diameter; petals very broad, overlapping, of great substance, and spread out flat, forming a very symmetrical flower. In color, they are of a rich bronzy red, tipped with a border of varying widths of golden yellow.................... $0 25
2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving; splendid ee combinations of crimson and gold in great variety, 4 0z.,30 cts. 10 ~ Gitia CaprTata
ORANGE PRINCE AND LEMON QUEEN, AFRICAN MARIGOLDS
Single Bedding Petunias
All of the following are wonderfully effective in beds, borders, window boxes, etc. 12 to 18 inches.
3561 General Dodds _ Rich crimson garnet. 3562 Howard’s Star. Rosy-crimson with a
clearly defined five-pointed star of blush- white.
3563 Rose of Heaven. A very effective rich and brilliant rose colored variety.
3564 Rosy Morn. Soft rose-pink with white throat; very dainty.
3565 Snowball. Pure satiny-white. 3566 Violet Queen. Rich velvety violet blue.
Price. Any of the above 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per % Oz.
3568 Collection of a pkt. each of above 6 Bedding Petunias............... $0 60
3569 Collection of $ oz., each of above 6 Bedding Petunias............... 2 50
3567 Striped and Blotched. A good PER strain of the small-flowering type; EEL beautifully striped and blotched flowers; fine for massing. } oz.,50 cts.$0 10
3570 Fine Mixed. Good bright colors. Boz 40lctsS 3. saetresteeocieeteri--\- 10
MARIGOLDS
The African and French Marigolds are old favorite free-flowering annuals of easy culture; both are extremely effective and are well adapted for large beds or mixed borders; they succeed best in a light soil, with full exposure to the sun. A vase or bowl of any of the rich yellow sorts, in combination with a few blue Larkspurs or Cornflowers, is very striking. (See also Calendulas and Tagetes.)
Double African Marigolds Splendid for beds or borders; grow about 3 feet high. Er pxt. 3084 Orange Prince. Large, perfect double quilled flowers of a rich deep golden-orange color; the finest of all and very showy. Per } oz., 50 cts.; oz., $1.50.$0 15 3085 Lemon Queen. A counterpart of Orange Prince except in color, which is a soft lemon- yellow. Per 3 oz., 50 cts.; oz., $1.50..... 15 3090 Double Mixed. African varieties con- taining all of the colors; 2 to 3 feet. Per OZ LOCES seiscion oy As Ce ee eee *s 10
Double French Marigolds
Few annuals are as effective as the French Mari- golds or flower for so long a period; they all form dense bushes not over 12 inches high, and are unequalled for borders or beds.
3091 Gold Striped. Very double golden-yellow, each petal striped with rich mahogany-red.
3092 Gold Edged Brown. Bright golden-yellow centre, outer or guard petals rich velvety mo- - rocco-red.
3093 Golden Ball. A splendid pure golden yellow, flowers of good size and makes a very effective golden line or bed.
3094 Lemon Ball. Similar to the above except in color, which is a bright lemon-yellow.
3095 Mahogany. Rich velvety morocco or mahogany brown.
3096 Spotted. Edge of petals lively orange with a bright morocco-red spot at the base.
Price. Any of the above 10 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per } oz.
3098 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 varieties, 50 cts.
3099 Collection of + oz. each of the above 6 varieties, $2.00.
3100 French Mixed. A splendid mixture saved from fine double flowers; all colors. 25 cts. per } 0z.; 75 cts. per oz.; per pkt., 10 cts.
Dwarf Single French Marigold... 3102 Legion of Honor (Little Brownie) A single-flower- pxt. ing Marigold, forming compact bushes 9 inches high. Begins flowering early, commencing in June, continu- ing until frost. The flowers are golden yellow, marked with a large spot of velvety crimson at the base of
each’ petal) iozy25ncts seer eimai eta $0 10
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BEDDING PETUNIA, Rosy MoRN
Twelve Superb Newer Orchid-Flowered Sweet Peas
We have selected the following out of the large number of new sorts of recent intro- duction and consider them the finest collection of newer sorts ever brought together.
4066 Avalanche. A glistening white of great substance. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; $1.50 per ¢ lb.
4082 Chieftain. A very distinct and attractive variety of a pure satiny mauve. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; $1.50 per } lb.
4096 Del Monte. A good strong grower with flowers of un- usual size; color salmon cerise pink; very attractive. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; $1.50 per ¢ lb.
4115 Fortune. Rich dark blue. One of the best of this color that has yet been introduced. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; $1.50 per } lb.
4128 Heavenly Blue. For years hybridizers have endeavored to produce a real Delphinium-blue Sweet Pea, and in Heaven- ly Blue have at last succeeded beyond expectations; the immense flowers, well placed on good strong stems are a pure blue self; a novelty of more than usual merit.
4137 Ivory Picture. A very dainty color being an ivory cream. Flowers of largest size and a good strong grower. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; $1.50 per } lb.
4148 2 L. O. A brilliant sun-proof scarlet. Nothing in the red Sweet Peas surpass this beautiful, comparatively new variety. 10 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per 0z.; 75 cts. per % lb.
4151 Mary Pickford. A wonderful new variety with nicely waved petals of a dainty clear pink, faintly suffused salmon borne on four-flowered sprays on strong stems. Distinct and pretty.
4186 Pinkie. All growers are a unit in declaring that this is without question not only one of the best, but it is the largest Sweet Pea ever introduced. It is of very strong, vigorous growth, and attracts immediate attention. 15 cts. per pkt.; $1.00 per oz.
4188 Powerscourt. This recent introduction is considered by experts to be the finest pure lavender yet produced; the flowers of gigantic size beautifully waved are produced very freely on vigorous growing plants.
4205 Supreme. Flowers of an exquisite shade of pale pink. A good strong grower, and one of the most popular of the newer sorts. 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per } lb. 4224 What Joy. This is considered the best cream colored variety yet sent out. A very attrac- tive shade. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; $1.50 per } |b. Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per } Ib. 4229 Collection of a packet of each of the above 12 Newer Sorts, 85 cts. 4227 Collection of 1 oz, of each of the above 12 Newer Sorts, $4.00. Early Flowering Orchid or Spencer Sweet Peas This new type continues to receive great attention at the hands of the leading hybridizers, and already nearly all colors are rep resented. They are now very popular, and in great demand by commercial florists for forcing under glass for Winter and early Spring blooming, but are just as valuable for the amateur for outdoor culture, coming into flower five or six weeks earlier than the regular
orchid-flowered type, and if the flowers are kept picked, continue to bloom over a period of nearly four months. We offer the following carefully selected varities. ;
NEw ORCHID- FLOWERED SwEET PEA
CRIMSON KING
4233 All White. Largest and finest pure white. 4246 Harmony. The finest clear lavender yet introduced. 4234 Aviator. Dazzling crimson-scarlet. Flowers of largest size and nicely waved. 4237 Blue Bird. A splendid rich, deep blue. 4253 Pink Cherokee. Pink on cream ground, effect a rich
4238 Ra epee Salmon rose with white wings. 4239 Cream, or Meadow Lark. Primrose yellow. 4 tifull 4241 Fair Maid. The best blush-pink early variety. Identical 4255 Rose Charm. A very large-flowering and bea y in color to the popular Elfrida Pearson. waved bright rose. 4243 Glitters. A sensational variety producing flowers of | 4261 True Blue. Rich mid-blue. enormous size of a glittering fiery orange, a strong grower. | 4263 Zvolanek’s Rose. Rich rose. Price. Any of the above 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per 4 oz.; 50 cts. per oz. 4268 Collection of a packet each of the above 12 choice varieties, 85 cts. 4269 Collection of one ounce each of the above 12 choice varieties, $4.50. 4270 Tien eaimane Orchid Mixed. A splendid mixture, containing all colors. 10 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per oz.; $1.25 per 2 .; $4.00 per lb.
a UBS OO TEBE Oia lla 7 AER eb bs Si a NIE 0 0 TCR EW fe INOCULATING CULTURE FOR SWEET PEAS. Price, 35 cts. per bottle, enough for a large planting
cream pink.
DREER’S SPECIAL STRAINS OF DOUBLE ZINNIAS
Only a few years ago, the Zinnia was considered rather commonplace, but largely as the result of careful hybridizing and selecting the colors as well as the size and form of the flowers have been so wonderfully improved that they have become one of the most popular
annuals.
Double Dahlia-flowered Zinnias
This type, the latest development in Zinnias, bears flowers of mammoth size and in form like a perfect decorative Dahlia. As the result of continued painstaking care and selection, the size, form and coloring has been much improved, we offer 7 beautiful and distinct colors as well as the mixture as follows:
4471 Canary Bird. Canary yellow.
4472 Crimson Monarch. Crimson-scarlet.
4473 Dream. Deep lavender, turning to mallow purple. 4474 Exquisite. Rich rose-pink.
4475 Old Rose. Old rose.
4476 Oriole. Orange and gold.
4477 Scarlet Flame. Fiery scarlet.
Price. Any of the above, 20 cts. per pkt.; $1.00 per } oz. 4479 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 7 sorts, $1.00.
4480 Finest Mixed Double Dahlia-flowered. Containing a wonderful range of beautiful colors. 15 cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per + oz.; $2.00 per oz.
Giant Double Zinnias
The special strain here offered produces flowers of colossal size, specimens measuring from 5 to 6 inches across being not unusual. Plants are of extremely robust habit, attaining a height of about 3 feet and bearing on long strong stems semi-globular, mostly very double flowers; grown under favorable conditions they remain in bloom from early summer to late autumn. +
4511 Orange King. Rich golden orange, overlaid with scarlet. 4512 Rose Queen. An attractive shade of deep rose. 4513 Purity. Pure white. 4514 Miss Willmott. Charming tone of bright but soft pink. 4515 Lemon Queen. Bright primrose or canary yellow. 4516 Crimson. Deep crimson scarlet, very showy. 4517 Salmon. Rich salmony rose, as a cut flower this is one of the most popular. Price. Any of the above 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per } oz.
4519 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 7 colors, 75 cts.
4518 Collection of } oz. each of above 7 colors, $2.50.
4520 Giant Mixed. A well balanced mixture containing all of the above colors as well as a number of others, making a very brilliant effect when grown in masses. 15 cts. per pkt.; 35 cts. per $ oz.; $1.00 per oz.
Large-flowering Dwarf Double Salmon-rose Zinnia 4446 This splendid, brilliant salmon-rose bedding variety has been on the market for several years, but the supply of seed has never been equal to the demand; we are again fortu- nate in having a good crop this season of extra select stock. 10 cts.
per pkt.; 30 cts. per 3 oz.
Two Unusual Zinnias
4484 Picotee. A very pretty mixture, producing large double fringed flowers in a good range of desirable colors, in the lighter shades each petal is distinctly tipped with maroon while the. dark colored flowers are tipped- with a light con- trasting color, of special value for cutting when the unusual color arrangement can be seen to. best advantage. 15: cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per ¢ oz.
4505 Victory. A very distinct variety with large densely double quilled flowers, which are well shown in the illustration, the colors ‘are mostly in russet, orange, old rose and other
autumn tints. 15 cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per } oz.
DREER’S WONDER BusH LIMA BEANS
Dreer’s Matchless Brussels Sprouts 183 A selected strain of this highly esteemed, hardy vegetable,
grown for the sprouts which are produced along the stem, and are in the form of miniature savoys. The small spoon-shaped leaves wrap around one another and form solid round heads in large quantities, and which are tender and of fine flavor. The heads begin to form at bottom of stem, and when cut away additional heads will form in succession up to the top of stem. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ¢ lb., $1.00.
Golden Acre Cabbage
204 This excellent new variety is the earliest round headed Cab-
bage. It will mature at least 7: days‘ahead of’ the earliest strains of Jersey Wakefield, considered the standard Early of ‘the country: The heads of Golden Acre cabbage are perfectly round, firm, and of exceptionally fine texture, heavy mid-ribs being entirely absent. They average in weight about 4 pounds and produce very few outer leaves, permitting close planting
in the row. = valuable addition to the list of fine Cabbages.
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- length as the well-konwn Danvers, but is-cylindrical, and is.
'Pkt., 20 cts.; 3 0z., 80 cts.; oz., $1.50; + lb., $4.00.
Improved Rubicon Carrot
This beautiful half-long stump-root Carrot is about the same
rich dark orange in color, very sweet and mild. Remarkably clean-skinned, grows-evenly and is easily pulled.. Grows best in a soft, deep and mellow soil, which has: been well manured. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ilb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.
Mary Washington Asparagus
12 This is a selection from the Washington showing a marked
improvement in every respect. It is much larger than the ordinary strain and is slightly earlier. The tips are very com- pact and are a rich purplish-green and the whole stalk, from base to tip is remarkably tender. Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ¢ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
Dwarf Golden Carmine Wax Beans 70 A bean of the Horticultural type, which can be used either
as a snap or shell bean. When mature, the large seed is excel- lent for baking. Ready for the table as a snap bean in about 60 days, and asa shell bean about 10 days later. At all stages the pod is stringless and tender. Pods are large, broad, long and golden-yellow, splashed with carmine, and seed is large kidney-shaped, buff colored, and mottled. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 lb., 25-cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 Ibs., 85 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00, prepaid.
Dreer’s Wonder Bush Lima
Very desirable on account of earliness, productiveness and its fixed habit of growing in the dwarf or bush form. The plants are of strong, upright growth, and are completely covered with large pods, many of which contain four beans fully as large as those of the pole limas. The beans are flat and broad and are superior in flavor to the round, thick-seeded varieties. On account of its unusual earliness, Wonder Bush Lima can be planted well on in the season without much risk of failure. Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.;'Ib., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 85 cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.00, prepaid.
© arly Wonder Beet
An early veriecy, similar in type’ to Crosby’s Egyptian. Globe shaped and very uniform in size, skin smooth, and flesh a deep blood red and extremely tender. It is admirably suited to the home garden and also on account of its earliness and super-fine quality, valuable to the Market Gardener. Good for spring or late summer sowing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.00.
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ALL VEGETABLE SEEDS in quantities offered in this Catalog are DELIVERED, TRANSPORTATION PAID, aniwtieee
in the United States, we reserving the privilege of shipping either by PARCEL POST, EXPRESS: or FREIGHT,
Dry-Weather Cauliflower
256 A fine variety of Cauliflower, especially adapted for growing in the open ground in sections subjected to long, dry seasons, as it will grow well and produce the finest heads in spite of the lack of moisture, which is required by other sorts. The heads grow to a large size, are very solid, pure white and of delicious flavor. It is not suited for forcing or growing under glass, but it will prove valuable in the Southern States, where the climate is hot and where long seasons of dry weather are experienced. One of the safest sorts for the amateur to grow. Pkt., 25 cts.; 3 oz., $1.75;
3 oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50.
Go.tpEN SuNSHINE SuGAR CoRN Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 20
269 A very special strain of late keeping
Golden Plume Celery 274 A large early Celery of superfine
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Emperor Celery
Celery for winter use. Of dwarf type averaging 18 inches in height, with thick white stalks and large, solid, pale yellow heart. Very crisp. with no stringiness, and of splendid flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 3 Ib., $1.75.
quality and appezrance. Large heavy stalks with a full, solid heart of golden yellow, easy to blanch, a good keeper, and always of the crisp, brittle and nutty quality so much desired. Shows a marked resistance to blight, so often affecting the early yellow strains and this with our special strain of Originator’s Golden Self Blanching, offered on page 22, we consider the two finest Golden Celeries in cultivation. Pkt., 25 cts.; % oz., $1.75; 3% oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50.
EMPEROR CELERY
Dreer’s Extra Early Sugar Corn ‘‘Independence’’
The chief objections to most of the extra earlies have been that high quality has been lacking and the ear too small and too loosely covered. These drawbacks we have now overcome, and we now offer this delicious corn which will produce ears equal in quality to the best of the later maturihg sorts. On stalks averaging 34 feet high, 2 and sometimes 3 large ears are produced. These ears are 6 to 7 inches long, with 10 or 12 rows of plump, milky grains of surprising sweetness. At our trials in New Jersey this corn was ready in 60 days from the date of planting and is a week or ten days earlier than White Cory, which has up to now been the best quality corn among the white extra earlies. The dwarf growth of the stalk makes it very desirable for growing in the garden of limited size. Pkt., 15 cts.; 3 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 55 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.00; 5 lbs., $2.25, prepaid.
Golden Sunshine Sugar Corn
This valuable variety was developed and introduced by Dr. Yeager of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and has instantly sprung into popular favor. Of a rich golden color the ears are about one inch longer than Bantam, and have 12 rows instead of 8, while quality is fully equal to the latter sort. Most important, however, is the exceptional earliness of Golden Sunshine, for it is actually from 7 to 10 days earlier than Bantam. Originators stock. Pkt., 15 cts.; 3 Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., 55 cts.; 2 Ibs , $1-00; 5 lbs., $2.25, prepaid.
Klondike Cucumber
382 Of rich dark green color, fully developed specimens rival greenhouse grown fruits in
beauty and symmetry. Average specimens are 6 to 7 inches long by 23 inches in diarseter. Reaches this size within 55 to 60 days and the exceedingly vigorous vines continue bearing during a long season. Equally useful for pickles or slicing, Klondike may be termed a good “‘allround” cucumber for home and market garden alike. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ¢ Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50.
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it is eagerly sought by those who appreciate the
Dreer’s ‘*Wonderful’’ Lettuce
(See illustration of a typical head alongside.)
Sometimes called ‘(New York’’ or “Los Angeles Market.” An extremely desirable variety, for all sections since it withstands extreme heat and forms perfect heads, of enormous size, which resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring from 12 to 15 inches across and frequently weighing 2 to 3 pounds each. The outer leaves tightly overlap, and are rich, dark green in color, while the heart blanches up beautifully, and the quality is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. This is the Lettuce which is grown so largely around Los Angeles and shipped East, where
best quality. It will produce splendid heads either when planted in the spring, or during the summer and may be depended upon for all seasons. This splendid Lettuce must not be confused with ‘‘Ice- berg,” offered on page 29, the outer leaves of which are tinged with brown. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; } lb., $1.00.
Dreer’s Prizetaker Leek
This is a very fine variety, growing to a medium height, but with the thick stalk averaging 6 inches, almost entirely covered with soil, making it self blanching. Specimen stalks of our Prizetaker have reached 3 inches in diameter, and it is in demand for growing for exhibition. Can be stored in a cool cellar quite safely. Pkt., 10 cts.; } oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 3 Ib., $1.00.
Hale’s Best Muskmelon
This is the Melon now grown so extensively in the Imperial Valley, Cal., for early shipment to the big Eastern markets. On account of its remarkable earliness and fine shipping qualities it has now superseded the old time Rocky Ford. Hale’s Best is slightly larger and 2 weeks earlier than the standard Rocky Ford, and is pink fleshed clear to the rind, which is well ribbed and netted. The flesh is very thick, with only a small seed cavity and of excellent quality, being sweet and musky. A very prolific Melon and a valuable strain both for the commercial and also the home garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; % lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25.
WHITE PORTUGAL ONION NR COTTE ET TT ae
Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety
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DREER’S “WONDERFUL’’ LETTUCE
Delicious Gold Lined Muskmelon 493
Growers of muskmelons, both for home use and for market, will be delighted with ‘‘Delicious Gold Lined.’’ The melon is nearly round, without ribs, and the skin is covered with a thick grayish netting, adding much to its appearance. The thick flesh is green, with golden tint next to the small seed cavity, which makes it very attractive when cut, and the flavor delicious, being remarkably sweet and spicy. Vines are very prolific, and bear large numbers of fruits, which are edible in about 90 days from time of planting seed. This melon has our highest recommendation. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; } Ib., 90 cts.; lb., $3.25.
Gigantic Gibraltar Onion
On the order of ‘‘Prizetaker,”’ both in shape and size of bulbs. It is of globe shape, with light straw colored skin and white flesh, which is very mild and tender. This variety will pro- duce onions averaging five inches in diameter and weighing up to 2 lbs., if seed is sown early under glass and young plants are transplanted in April. Pkt., 10 cts.; } oz., 25 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ¢ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50.
White Portugal Onion
590 Sometimes called Silverskin, this today is one of the most important white varieties, and a stand- ard all over this country and Europe. The bulbs grow flat, pure white, and to a medium size, and are remarkable for their solidity and long keeping qualities. This is the sort mostly grown for white sets, the small round hard bulb being ideal for the purpose. Sowings from seed produce good quality scallions, or a little later the small pickling size, and when fully mature a medium sized onion, unequalled for culinary purposes. A good plan is to sow seed thickly in the rows, and use the young seedlings as scallions, until sufficiently thinned out. Balance can then be left to produce bulbs of whatever size required. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; + lb., $1.25; lb., $4.00-
Complete collections of fine
Vegetable Seeds offered on page 20
Lyons Swiss Chard
169 An excellent and most useful vegetable, a row or two of which should be in every garden.- This variety will quickly pro- duce plants from which leaves may be cut all summer, as you can cut right down to the ground, and new shoots will soon spring up and make a fast growth. Those plants which are - allowed to grow will make large crumpled and curly dark green leaves with thick white mid-ribs, which are delicious when cooked and served like asparagus, while the leafy parts make excellent “greens.” Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50.
Earliest Erfurt Kohl-Rabi
427 This turnip rooted member of the Cabbage family is far su-
perior to turnips in both flavor and keeping qualities, and is ready long before even the earliest turnips. The above variety is the best of its class and equally good for forcing in hotbed or greenhouse as well as for outdoor culture. Forms a very smooth root, nearly white, and is at its best when not more than 2 inches in diameter, being then very tender with the combined flavors of a Cabbage and a Turnip. Pkt., 10 cts.; } oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ¢lb., 85 cts.
Early Purple Vienna Kohl-Rabi
430 The skin of this variety is of rich purple color, but of course, the flesh is white, and in the opinion of many is of a more delicate taste than the green or white skinned sorts. Almost as early as the above, this is considered more heat resistant, hence recommend- ed for sections where turnips turn bitter. - Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; % lb., 85 cts.
Cocozelle Bush Squash
862 It has only been recently that scientists have discovered the presence of remarkable quantities of vitamines in summer squash, and doctors now prescribe an abundance of squash for children backward in physical dev elopment. One of the richest vitamine- bearers among summer squash is Cocozelle Bush, a handsome oblong dark green Italian variety liberally speckled with contrasting marks. Being of compact bush growth, a dozen plants will not take up any more room than a 15 foot row of bush beans and will provide from 2 to 3 dozen handsome fruits averaging 2 to 3 pounds each. This variety is unsurpassed in richness of the cooked product, which is of distinct aromatic flavor and aroma. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ¢lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00.
California Wonder Pepper
711 This is a comparatively,;recent introduction and is fully entitled to space in this special section of our “Garden Book.” The plants are sturdy and upright bearing six, seven or eight smooth, blocky fruits, which mostly reach immense size. The out- standing feature of the fruit, however, is the remarkable thickness of their sweet crisp fleshy walls, making them unequalled for stuffing or for salads, etc. They will keep for a long period after picking, too, and we are sure that Cal. Wonder will win the approval of all who see it. Pkt., 25 cts.; 3 0z., 75 cts.; oz., $1.25; 3 Ib., $4.00.
‘*The President’’ Pea
702 Here is a new introduction of outstanding quality, and which, - we are sure will be well received by our many customers. “The President” produces a vine 20 or 22 inches high, strong
- and vigorous, and rich dark green in color, bearing’ straight
“THE PRESIDENT” PEAS
- Dreer’s Extra Early Tomato, Alpha 887 In the development of this strain we have kept in mind the importance of obtaining fruits free from the misshapen
specimens which appear among the product of most plants of the extra early type. Alpha, we are glad to say, is an out-
standing exception, the fruits coming very deep and smooth..
Plants are distinct, with heavy wide foliage, and bear in abundance bright red fruits which ripen evenly right up to the stem, and which are solid and meaty. We anticipate that Alpha will soon supersede the Earliana strains for the favor of our customers, being in addition to its superior type, ready for picking in most localitiés slightly ahead of the latter. Pkt., 20 cts.; $ oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $1.75.
All Vegetable Seeds in quantities offered
dark green pods in profusion which measure 4% to»4} inches in length, always well filled with sweet flavored’ Peas. Peas . are ready for picking in about 68 or 70 days and therefore it is a most valuable sort to plant along with Laxtons Progress, which can be picked 7 or 8 days earlier. A trial pound or two will return a very profitable crop. Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 lb.,. 30 cts.; 1 lb., 50 cts.; 2 Ibs., 95 cts.; 5.lbs., $2.15, prepaid.
Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered
on page 20
in this Catalogue are Delivered, Transportation Paid, anywhere
in the United States, we reserving the privilege of shipping either by Parcel Post, Express or Freight
DREER’S COLLECTIONS OF CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS
These Collections are particularly helpful to those of our customers who are unable to decide on their own selection of varieties, and all the sorts used in their composition are of fine quality and thoroughly reliable, and include only standard vegetables, which go to make ‘a complete and profitable garden. We offer three Collections of varying size and price which allow quite a saving, as the quantities offered here if bought separately would cost considerably more.
These Collections are packed ready for mailing and no alterations can be made.
THE ‘“‘BUNGALOW’’ COLLECTION—$1.50, Prepaid
1 pkt. Dwarf Beans, Stringless Green Pod.
Lopkts ye: “Golden Wax Pod. 1 pkt. Beet, Early Detroit. 1 pkt. ‘“ ‘Swiss Chard.
1 pkt. Cabbage, Copenhagen Market. 1 pkt. Carrot, Dreer’s Rubicon.
1 pkt. Corn, Golden Bantam.
1 pkt. Cucumber, White Spine.
1 pkt. Kale, Imperial.
1 pkt. Lettuce, Big Boston.
1 pkt. Parsley, Moss Curled.
1 pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe.
1 pkt. Peas, Electric Extra Early. Tpke os) Potlatch:
1 pkt. Radish, Cardinal Globe.
1 pkt. Spinach, Long Standing.
1 pkt. Turnip, White Globe.
THE *“‘COTTAGE’’? COLLECTION—$3.00, Prepaid
Ib. Dwarf Beans, Valentine Green Pod. Ibs: «« Sure Crop Wax Pod. Moy ee «Bush Lima.
1 oz. Beet, Globe.
1pkt. “ Swiss Chard.
1 pkt. Cabbage, Jersey Wakefield.
1 pkt. Carrot, Danvers.
1 pkt. Cucumber, White Spine.
1 pkt. Corn, Aristocrat.
1 pkt. “ Country Gent.
1 pkt. Kale, Imperial.
1 pkt. Kohl-Rabi.
1 pkt. Lettuce, All Heart.
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1 pkt. Muskmelon, Rocky Ford. 1 pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe.
1 pkt. Parsley, Moss Curled.
3 lb. Peas, Dreer’s Electric.
3 lb. “ Dwarf Telephone.
1 oz. Radish, Crimson Ball.
1 oz. Spinach, Long Standing. 1 oz. Savoy.
1 pkt. Squash, Jersey Bush.
1 pkt. Tomato, Selected Stone. 1 pkt. Turnip, Snowball.
Ap KG. ee Ruta Baga.
THE ‘*VILLA’?’ COLLECTION—$5. 00, Prepaid
1 lb. Dwarf Beans, Giant Stringless Green Pod. Ua ue Sure Crop Wax Pod. UN oy. 2 “ Dreer’s Lima.
3 1b. Pole Beans, Dreer’s Improved Lima. i OZ. Beet, Special Crosby’s Egyptian.
1 oz.*-“ Swiss Chard.
1 pkt. Cabbage, Jersey Wakefield.
1 pkt. sf Late Flat Dutch.
Tpke e pecahy: Chinese, Pe Tsai.
1 oz. Carrot, Danvers.
1 pkt. Cauliflower.
1 pkt. Cucumber, White Spine.
3 lb. Corn, Golden Bantam.
31lb. “ Evergreen.
1 pkt. Endive, Curled. :
1 pkt. Kohl-Rabi, Purple Vienna.
1 pkt. Leek, Prizetaker.
1 pkt. Lettuce, Big Boston. Tpkeivny sss Cos, or Romaine. 1 pkt. Muskmelon, Early..
1 pkt. Parsley, Moss Curled.
1 pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe.
1 pkt. ‘“ White Globe.
1. 1b. Peas, Dreer’s Eureka. 11b. -“ Senator.
1lb. “ Dwarf Champion. 1 oz. Radish, Crimson Ball. DROZ, if ke Icicle.
1 oz. Spinach, Savoy.
1 oz. “ Long Standing.
1 pkt. Tomato, Bonny Best.
1 0z. Turnip, Yellow Globe.
1 oz. ef Purple Top Ruta Baga.
The prices above show a 15% saving over an order of similar size bought separately
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HENRY A-DREERS TT ACC NC Do ONY MIADELPHIA Fs
DREER’S CELEBRATED LAWN GRASS SEEDS
UR special brands of Lawn Grass Seeds are noted for their adaptability to various situations and soil conditions, and are now used
in every section of the country for making private lawns, and also on the grounds of many leading Country Clubs, Athletic Clubs,
Schools and Institutions, etc. These Mixtures have long enjoyed an enviable reputation for their general excellence, and it will-always
be our aim to maintain their high quality by the use of only the finest recleaned Grass Seeds, as free from all impurities as the most
modern machinery can make them. Quantity of Lawn Grass Seed to Sow. One quart is sufficient for 200 square feet; 6 bushels for an acre, or for renovating an old lawn use one-half these quantities.
The ‘*‘Dreer’’ Lawn Grass
This is by far the best mixture of grasses offered for the pur- pose of quickly producing a permanent lawn. It is prepared from our own formula, and is a careful blending of varieties adapted to producing the thick growth and velvety appearance so much sought after. Each variety of grass in its composition is there for a special purpose; some for making strong fibrous roots, which take hold upon the soil and keep the-turf in place, others of a creeping nature quickly fill up any bare spots which may be caused by the taller sorts dying down; varieties which are useful for their color value, and also kinds that are able to withstand the beating down of excessive rains.
Whether you want to seed a small grass plot in your yard, or a lawn of more pretentious size, you should use this grass mixture. For the convenience of customers, we put this seed up in various- sized packages, from the single pint, which is sufficient to cover 100 square feet of ground, to such quantities as are required for seeding large lawns where six bushels of seed to the acre are re- quired. Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.75, prepaid. By express or freight at purchaser’s expense, } Bushel (10 lbs.), $5.00; bushel (20 Ibs.), $10.00; 100 Ibs., $47.50.
Dreer’s ‘‘Evergreen’’ Lawn Grass
This special mixture produces beautiful and permanent lawns. It is made from our own formula, and composed of grasses which are adapted for the purpose of producing turf which retains its rich green color and velvety appearance throughout the entire summer and fall. In making up this brand we are careful to use only seed that has been thoroughly recleaned. Per pt., 25 cts.; per qt., 40 cts.; 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25, prepaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, } bushel (10 lbs.), $4.00; bushel (20 lbs.), $8.00; 100 lbs., $37.50.
Dreer’s ‘‘Fairmount Park’’ Lawn Grass
This popular, low priced mixture is well suited for various soil conditions, giving good results even in small city grass plots, where the soil is generally stiff and heavy. It will form a thick turf in a very short time and is well suited for lawns and other spaces having considerable hard wear. It is also valuable for use on embankments and terraces; also for renovating old, worn-out lawns. Per pt., 20 cts.; per qt., 35 cts.; 4 qts., $1.00; peck, $1.90, prepaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 3 bushel (10 lbs.), $3.50; bushel (20 lbs.), $7.00; 100 Ibs., $32.50.
Dreer’s ‘‘Golf Links’? Grass
Prepared from a special formula, with the object of producing a thick turf that will stand the hard usage suffered by the average Fairway. For the Golf Course, Teeing Ground, Football and Polo Fields and other Athletic Grounds, or for the Lawn which has to withstand hard wear, this mixture will give perfect satisfaction. Per pt., 25 cts.; per qt., 40 cts.; 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25, prepaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, } bushel (10 lbs.), $4.00; bushel (20 lbs.), $8.00; 100 Ibs., $37.50.
Dreer’s ‘‘Putting Green’’ Mixture
A careful study of the requirements for making the most sub- stantial turf for Putting Greens developed the mixture herewith offered by us for this purpose. The varieties comprising it are all of the fine-bladed, low-growing and most hardy kinds, and main- tain their rich, green color throughout the season. For Tennis Courts, Cricket Tables, and wherever a billiard table smoothness is necessary, this superfine mixture will give the desired result. Per pt., 45 cts.; per qt., 80 cts.; 4 qts., $2.50; peck, $4.75, prepaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 5 bushel (123 lbs.), $9.00; bushel (25 Ibs.), $18.00; 100 lbs., $70.00.
Dreer’s ‘‘Shady Place’’ Grass
Usually it is quite difficult to obtain a satisfactory growth of grass under trees and in shady places. For sowing in such places we recommend the use of this special mixture. It will quickly produce an abundant and even growth of beautiful green grass. The grasses used in making this special mixture are only those that are well adapted for growing in shade, and as it blends well with our regular Lawn Grass Mixture, it may be used on those portions of the lawn which are shaded by trees, buildings, etc., thus covering the whole area with a rich green sward. In spring give a light reseeding, then a top dressing of finely screened soil or sand, together with Bone Meal. This will repair the damage done by the winter rains. Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.75, prepaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s ex- pense, + bushel (10 lbs.), $5.00; bushel (20 Ibs.), $10.00; 100 lbs., $47.50.
**Seashore’’ Lawn Grass
A rich, green lawn is especially desirable at the seashore, but unless the right mixture of grasses and clover are used the result will be disappointing. Our Seashore Lawn Grass is composed of strong-rooted varieties which quickly produce a good turf. In preparing the land it should first be top-dressed with about four inches of good soil, as grass will not grow well in sand, but the seeds will quickly germinate in the top-soil and make strong roots, which reach down into the sand for moisture. In order to keep the seaside lawn in good condition it should be watered liberally every evening, and also have an occasional application of our sterilized Sheep Manure in order to keep up a vigorous growth. Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.75, prepaid. By ex- press or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 4 bushel (10 lbs.), $5.00; bushel (20 Ibs.), $10.00; 100 lbs., $47.50.
‘*‘Southern’’ Lawn Grass
It has heretofore, always been a difficult task, in tropical and semi-tropical climates, to keep the lawn attractive, but we can recommend this special mixture of Grass Seeds, peculiarly adapted by maturing at different seasons, for providing an all the year round green lawn in Southern States, subjected as they are to long hot summers. With this seed and given the usual attention in the way of watering and fertilizing, an excellent lawn may be maintaimed. Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.75, prepaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, $ bushel (10 lbs.), $5.00; bushel (20 lbs.), $10.00; 100 Ibs., $47.50.
Dreer’s ‘*Terrace’’ Lawn Grass
Ordinary lawn grass will not hold the soil on terraces and em- bankments, which require a thick turf, composed of varieties which make strong roots to take hold of the soil and prevent washing by heavy rains. Our Terrace Grass is a carefully prepared combi- nation of such grasses as will fill the requirements by making a quick growth of grass which will form a strong mat and present a good appearance. It will grow well anywhere, but it is best to enrich the soil with our sterilized Sheep Manure, or with Bone Meal, in order to provide nourishment to the young roots and give a vigorous start to their growth. Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.75, prepaid. By express or freight, at pur- chaser’s expense, 3 bushel (10 Ibs.), $5.00; bushel (20 lbs.), $10.00; 100 Ibs., $47.50.
White Dutch Clover Seed
Excellent for use on lawns; forms a close very dwarf herbage and remains green throughout the season, and it is particularly suited to seashore lawns where it is difficult to secure a good stand of grass on the Hight sandy soils. We furnish the choicest grade of recleaned seed. Oz., 10 ets.; } Ib., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; Ib., 95 cts., postpaid. By express of freight, at purchaser’s expense, Ib., 85 cts.; 5 lbs., $4.00; 10 Ibs., $7.75; bushel (60 lbs.), $45.00; 100 lbs., $75.00.
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DREER’S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS
Ten distinct varieties offered below which we have singled out from among the Decorative and Cactus types as worthy of every Dahlia fancier’s special attention. While some of these are recent introductions the majority are varieties which have stood out most prominently for several years as the most desirable for either gar- den decoration or for cutting for house decoration and which promi- nent position they still hold.
All of the varieties listed under this heading will be supplied in dormant field roots of proper planting size.
Ambassador (Cactus). Color a soft yellow at the centre with salmon, amber and pink shadings, gradually deep- ening towards the tips. The blending of these colors captivates all. The flowers are of largest size and set just right on perfect stems. A strong grower and free bloomer. $1.00 each. ©
Avalon (Decorative). Pure clear yellow, the large flowers are very distinct and pleasing, always with a full centre. One of the best of its color. $1.00 each.
Cigarette (Hybrid Cactus). Creamy white, heavily edged with pomegranate red, but it varies greatly, no two flowers being exactly alike. The petals are long and inclined to roll, forming a large, deep, well-shaped flower of great substance on very long stems of best quality. 75 cts. each.
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Gage
Hysrip Cactus DAHLIA,
Ellinor Vanderveer (Decorative). An incomparable Dahlia Jean CHAZOT oR GAY PAREE
of exquisite beauty and of great size and depth having
every desirable quality. Color a rich, glowing, satiny Insulinde (Decorative). One of the most popular varieties both pink. One of the earliest to come into flower. $2.00 each. as a cut flower as well as for garden decoration. The blooms un- der ordinary cultivation are from 7 to 8 inches in diameter
A ralteN with just sufficient broad, long, curled and twisted petals to
: form a perfect and graceful flower. These are held horizontally
ochre, with salmon-red suffusion which deepens towards the centre. 75 cts. each.
Jean Chazot or Gay Paree (Hybrid Cactus). This French in- troduction is one of the very best all-around varieties that has yet been produced. A beautiful golden bronze with a faint
touch of Nasturtium red and unsurpassed by any of the
autumn tints as a cut flower. A free upright grower, long
ca) stiff, wiry stems hold the flowers well above the foliage in f such a manner as to display their full beauty; it is one of
t on the stem like a Chrysanthemum. Color a beautiful golden j |
: > the most prolific to flower, coming into bloom early and g >>, continuing in good condition to the end of the season. 75 cts. each. mN Mariposa (Hybrid Cactus). A perfectly formed Hybrid
iN Cactus composed of long narrow incurved petals which > curl and twist so as to baffle an artist. A delightful g shade of true pink which is intensified by a deeper centre, a faint violet suffusion adds to the effect. Blooms early and continues in good shape to the end of the
season. 75 cts. each.
Papillon (Hybrid Cactus). One of the largest of this type, a greatly improved Geo. Walters, it is a beautiful blend- ing of old rose with golden lights. An exceptionally fine ex- hibition variety. $1.00 each.
Picture (Decorative). A delicately colored variety that always pleases. The flowers of good size are of perfect Decorative form. Color a delicate lemon-yellow with a distinct but soft suffusion of capucine-buff. A fine cut flower. 75 cts. each.
Wizard of Oz (Decorative). A great Dahlia from all points of . view, size, formation, color, habit of growth and freedom of bloom. Really a wonderful all around Dahlia, be it for the garden, exhibition or cut flower. Begins to flower early and holds its blooms perfect to the end of the season. In color it is a rare shade of amber-pink with soft salmon shading or suffusion. $1.00 each.
Special Offer. One each of the above 10 Great Dahlias for $7.50.
AVALON
Note—The Dahlias offered on this page will be supplied in dormant field-grown roots of proper planting size
THE “DREER DOZEN”
Hardy Everblooming Hybrid-Tea Roses
For many years it has been customary for us to offer under this heading only the very best and most popular, well-tried varieties of Hybrid-Tea Roses, with the majority of which every lover of the Rose is familiar. d
We recommend this collection for general planting to the amateur who wishes a limited number of varieties, and who is desirous of a supply of extra choice flowers to cut throughout the season. Those who desire a more extensive collection can select with perfect confidence any variety in our collection of Hybrid-Tea Roses. There is not one individual sort which we cannot endorse as possessing superior merit, all having been thoroughly tested.
Duchess of Wellington. Long shapely buds, with petals of great substance, color an intense saffron-yellow stained deep crimson, delightfully fragrant and very free flowering.
Hadley. One of the best high colored varieties, an intense, rich, dazzling, crimson-scarlet shading to velvety crimson, deliciously fragrant. The plant is of vigorous growth, and is particularly fine in the autumn.
Imperial Potentate. The beautifully-shaped long buds de- velop into large double sweet-scented flowers of glistening rose- pink with silvery suffusion at base of petals. upright and very free flowering.
Los Angeles. One of the most beautiful Roses yet introduced. The long-stemmed flowers are of a luminous flame-pink, toned with coral, and shaded with translucent gold at the base of the petals. The buds are long and pointed and expand to flowers of large proportion, of absolutely perfect form and of rich fragrance.
Mme. Edouard Herriot (The Daily Mail Rose). In color its buds are coral-red, shaded with yellow at the base, the open flowers of medium size, semi-double, are of a superb coral-red, shaded with yellow and bright rosy-scarlet passing to shrimp- red. A wonderful color combination.
Mme. Jules Bouche. While not a pure white, it being at times slightly tinted with blush at the centre, it is to all intents white and without question the best white everblooming bedding Rose yet introduced. The flowers are large, quite double and of splendid form, both in the bud as well as in the fully expanded flower; it is fragrant, a vigorous grower and very free flowering. ;
Mrs. William C. Egan. An extremely vigorous strong healthy grower, with long, pointed buds of absolutely perfect form, that develop into flowers of good shape. In color it is a two- tone pink, the reverse of the petals a soft light pink, the in- terior deep flesh color with a golden line at the base of the petals; the flowers are carried on long stiff stems, and last in good condition for an unusually long time, either cut or on the plant; an exceptionally free and continuous bloomer.
Growth vigorous,
Hyprip-TEA Rose, Souv. DE GEORGES PERNET
Padre. Long buds of rich brilliant coppery-scarlet, flushed with golden yellow at base; while the fully developed flowers are only semi-double, they are of unusual formation and attractive in all stages of development. A splendid free-flowering bedding rose that is admired by everyone.
Radiance. An ideal bedding Rose of American origin that continues to produce its large fragrant flowers throughout the most unfavorable hot summer weather when frequently many other varieties fail; in color a brilliant carmine-pink, with salmon-pink and yellow shadings at the base of the petals; truly a Rose for every garden.
Red Radiance. A counterpart of Radiance from which it is a “sport,” possessing all the good traits of that valuable variety but differing in color which is a bright cerise-red.
Souvenir de Claudius Pernet. A most vigorous grower of erect branching habit, beautiful, brilliant green foliage, long pointed buds of exquisite shape, carried on long, stiff stems. Very large, full flowers with elongated deep petals, a beautifully formed bloom. Color, striking sunflower-yellow, deeper in the centre, without any color blending, and which is retained with- out fading even in the warmest weather.
Souvenir de Georges Pernet. Unequaled in color by any other variety; its long pointed buds of rich oriental-red tipped with carmine and suffused with a rich golden sheen expand to full double flowers of elegant form. Strong vigorous growing and profuse in flowering.
PRICE. Any of the above in strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. One each of the ‘‘Dreer Dozen,”’ a fine collection, for $11.00.
- The Dreer “Gold Medal Dozen”
New Hardy Everblooming Hybrid-Tea Roses
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New Hysriv-TEA Rose Jonn RuSSELL
John Russell. A handsome brilliant red Rose; a rich deep velvety crimson of very large exhibition type, beautiful both in bud as well as in the fully expanded very double flowers. Strong vigorous grower, delicately sweet scented. $1.50 each.
Lady Margaret Stewart. A Rose of unique color, the flowers in the young stage are a deep sunflower yellow heavily veined splashed with orange-scarlet, reverse of the petals deeply suffused with carmine, as the flowers develop these colors inter- mingle forming a beautiful cadmium orange effect. The bud is long and pointed, opening to a full double flower, of pleasing decorative form of delightfully sweet scent. $2.00 each.
Margaret McGredy. We consider this a masterpiece of McGredy & Sons. Large brilliantly-colored double flowers of an entrancing shade of rich Oriental red, passing to carmine-rose, lasting a long time. The plant is of vigorous bushy habit, very free flowering; light spicy fragrance. $2.00 each.
Mrs. A. R. Barraclough. One of the finest Roses yet intro- duced. We have in this variety a most distinct and valuable addition, of a bright but soft sparkling carmine-pink of even tone that passes to yellow at the base of the petals; this attractive color does not fade as the flower ages, but if anything becomes richer and brighter. The bud is long pointed and develops into a full double flower of model form and substance; very fragrant. $2.00 each.
Mrs. Henry Bowles. One of the best bedding varieties grown, always in flower and perfect in every stage of development. In color it is of an intense brilliant pink with lighter salmon pink shadings. A model rose in every way. $1.50 each.
The wonderful advance made during recent years in this popular type of Rose is well exemplified in this collection of twelve varieties of outstanding merit of recent introduction, and we especially recommend this Gold Medal Dozen as a desirable up-to-date addition to the thousands of our patrons who now have the Dreer Dozen growing in their gardens.
Dame Edith Helen. Perfect buds developing into wonderful flowers of immense size are produced singly on well-foliaged strong canes freely through- out the season. substantial broad petals which curl back prettily forming a glorious long pointed bud and a full double flower which is beautiful in every stage of development. Color a brilliant yet soft Rose du Barri pink; strongly sweet-scented. $1.50 each.
The flowers are composed of very
Frank Reader. A large massive flower with high pointed centre with nicely reflexing petals of great substance, the long buds in first developing are a light lemon-yellow, while the flowers in their half-expanded form reveal a heart of golden apricot; it has a delicious rose apple -scent. A vigor- ous grower and free bloomer. $1.50 each.
Lady Florence Stronge. An entirely new, distinct and novel color; a reddish prawn to violet old rose shading to yellow at the base and pink towards the edge, the inner surface of the petals heavily veined and flushed scarlet, the flowers are large, full with high centres and fragrant. Vigorous in growth and free flowering. $1.50 each.
Rev. F. Page Roberts. A Rose of remarkable beauty both in form and color. The long pointed buds are of a coppery-red stained red on the outside and open to good full double fragrant flowers of a golden-yellow particularly high colored in late sum- mer and fall. The plant is of vigorous branching habit with beautiful foliage. A most distinct variety that has deservedly gained great popularity. $1.50 each.
Sir David Davis. As this variety has shown up in the fields during the past two seasons, we do not hesitate to select it as one of the best red bedding Roses. Color, an unfading deep glowing crimson of an even shade throughout running to light yellow at the base of petals. The flowers are of good size, pointed and of good form with large, heavy petals and strongly sweet scented. $1.50 each.
Ville de Paris (City of Paris). A very distinct rich buttercup yellow without a trace of any other color, retaining its richness under all weather conditions. In formation it is somewhat similar to Radiance, fairly double and splendid for cutting. Habit upright, and tall, a profuse bloomer. Awarded much- coveted Gold Medal at the trials at Bagatelle Rose Gardens, Paris, 1925. $1.50 each.
Wilhelm Kordes. Unique and entirely distinct in coloring; a rich capucine red with coppery suffusion overlaying a golden- salmon ground, varying in intensity under different weather conditions, but always beautiful and particularly high colored early in the season and in the autumn. The buds are long and pointed, opening to double high-centered very fragrant flowers. Habit compact but vigorous, very free flowering. $1.50 each,
We will supply one strong two-year-old plant of the above Gold Medal Collection of New Varieties amounting at single rates to $19.50; the set of twelve for $15.00.
POLYANTHA OR BABY ROSES
A type of Roses which is very popular for bedding purposes. They form shapely, compact bushy specimens about 18 inches high, producing in great pro- fusion from early in the season until severe frost immense trusses of small flowers. Cecile Brunner (The Fairy, or Sweetheart Rose). A Polyantha variety with
dainty double little flowers of perfect form produced in many flowered graceful
sprays; color a soft rosy-pink on a rich creamy-white ground.
Chatillon. Very distinct, a pretty silvery crimson-rose passing to a white centre, very free, one of the most desirable varieties.
Echo. Comparatively large flowers of a soft pink, not unlike in color to the popular climber, Tausendschoen.
Erna Teschendorff. Medium sized bright red, semi-double flowers on dwarf plants, 10 to 15 inches high, very free.
George Elger. Buds bright yellow developing into dainty pale creamy yellow blooms of pretty form in graceful sprays.
Greta Kluis. Very free, medium sized, globular flowers of a deep carmine-rose. :
Ideal. Intense dark, rich, lustrous garnet, the flowers are not large but are pro- duced in large effective trusses.
Katherine Zeimet. Very free, full double, fragrant, pure white.
Lafayette. Very attractive large, bright crimson-scarlet, in sprays of 40 or more flowers each, that can be depended upon for a continuous display through- out the season.
Le Marne. A beautiful semi-double with very pretty, good sized flowers, bright salmon-rose at the edges, rosy blush at the centre, exceptionally free and continuous flowering; one of the prettiest.
Miss Edith Cavell. Brilliant scarlet-red with darker shadings, one of the most desirable deep colored varieties.
Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (Crimson Baby Rambler). Simi- lar in color to the climbing Crimson Rambler. Very popular.
Mrs. Cutbush. Almost identical in color with the Dorothy Perkins Rambler and always in bloom.
Orleans. Of good size, flowers double, brilliant geranium-red with white centre, very free and reliable.
Superba. Brilliant, rich, deep carmine, medium sized, perfectly formed, imbricated flowers carried in large branching trusses; very free.
Price. Strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. One each of the 15 varieties for $9.00.
HYBRID-PERPETUAL ROSES
The varieties listed below are unquestionably the best that can be selected in the Hybrid-Perpetual class which, before the development of the Hybrid Teas, was the most popular type for garden planting, and even PotyanTHa RosE CECILE BRUNNER (Sweetheart Rose)
now they dare not be overlooked, but should be used extensively PERPETUAL FLOWERING in conjunction with the other sorts, and especially so in localities i BEDDING ROSES
eee ne herdiness of the Hybrid Tear vane ticpuagne. were | Gruss an Aachen. A very distinct type of Polyantha Rose Armorican Beauty. Rich dark carmine | with exceptionally large flowers for this type, always a mass of Anna de Diesbach. Bright pe OE ek of large size bloom throughout the season, color tee pink with salmon and i nee : yellow shadings, very effective as a bedder. :
Canta ent aes Ueiea eRe Nas atc Gruss an Teplitz. This is a Rose for everybody, succeeding Captain Hayward Large crimson of Erlend form, fragrant under the most ordinary conditions. In color : is of the ser
i i Baik : : } aes scarlet, shading to a velvety crimson; very fragrant, a free, Clio. Delightful satiny-flesh with deep centre; the flowers are stcone eater landlinibloonfall thettime!
large, globular and borne on long stems. 4 Frau Karl Druschkil ‘This is theideal hardy whiteyrose’ | Wazes=0088-)) Less (than) twenty ears ieco ERE es eae
most popular bedding Rose and it still has many friends on ac-
CSA MENLO ne oe ape | count of the freedom with which its medium sized, perfect Gloire de Chedane @uiseincena Darge globularivermilion shaped double, bright pink flowers are produced, it rarely being
out of bloom.
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; , ; : : -year-old plants
ae John Laing. Soft pink of splendid form, exceedingly | Falcons ny eyecenr aedocty Scoaoise 106. On o ragrant and very free flowering. } h of the 3 sorts, for $2.00
Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford. Deep rosy pink, outer eae TWO NEW SINGLE
petals shaded with flesh, one of the freest bloomers and a splen-
did rose in every respect. HYBRID-POLYANTHA ROSES Magna Charta. Bright pink, suffused with carmine. Unlike all other single Roses, these new hybrids are of very Paul Neyron. Deep rose, of immense size. vigorous habit, growing from 2 to 3 feet high and are a mass of Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety crimson-maroon. attractive flowers throughout the season. The blooms are two Ulrich Brunner. A bright cherry red. | inches or more across, very substantial, not only holding their bril-
Price. Any of the above, in strong two-year-old | liant colors without fading but last for ten days or more. We strong- plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. | ly recommend these two varieties, they will not disappoint you. SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the above 16 varie- | Else Poulsen. A beautiful tone of pure rose-pink.
ties, asplendid collection of these absolutely hardy | Kirsten Poulsen. Rich bright scarlet. Roses for $12.00. | Price. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100.
Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses
Alida Lovett. Bright shell-pink with light yellow shadings at base of petals, flowers of good size and quality. A most desirable climber.
American Pillar.
with a clear white eye and cluster of yellow stamens.
sight not easily forgotten.
Aviateur Bleriot. Pretty, medium-sized, double flowers of a light
saffron-yellow. Bess Lovett.
double full-cupped form, strong and very fragrant.
Bonfire. great trusses of cherry crimson flowers, an early bloomer.
Christine Wright. A most exquisite Rose, of strong climbing habit. The flowers are double, from 3} to 4 inches in diameter, borne singly and in clusters, of perfect form, beautiful in the bud and in the fully expanded flower; color a most refreshing bright wild-rose pink.
Climbing American Beauty.
crimson, of splendid form and good substance.
Crimson Rambler. Large clusters of crimson flowers, the first intro-
duction of this type.
Dorothy Perkins. Soft shell-pink, flowering profusely in large clusters,
very fragrant and lasting, a grand Rose in every way.
Dr. Huey.
combination.
Dr. W. Van Fleet. A Rose, which on account of its dainty color and exquisitely shaped buds and flowers, has become a great favorite. The long pointed buds are of a rich flesh-pink on stems 12 to 18 inches long;
splendid for cutting. A strong vigorous grower.
Ernestine Cosme. A unique single flowered variety of pretty form and of a delicate soft pink which are produced in great pyramidal-shaped, many flowered sprays, in greatest profusion; a vigorous healthy grower.
Excelsa. An intense crimson-maroon with tips of petals tinged with scarlet, an improvement on the old Crimson Rambler.
Gardenia. Buds bright yellow, opening double flowers of cream color; incurving towards evening to the shape and color of a Cape Jessamine, hence its name.
Hiawatha. A brilliant single, ruby carmine, with a clear white eye and a mass of golden stamens.
Marie Gouchault. Identical with Dorothy Perkins, excepting in color, which is a clear geranium-pink without magenta shadings. Very free and early.
Mary Lovett. Large well-formed flowers of pure waxy white, sweetly scented.
Mary Wallace. Well formed, semi-double flowers of a bright clear rose-pink with salmon base to the petals, flowers large, generally exceeding four inches in diameter, very free flowering.
Paul’s Scarlet Climber. The most popular of all climbing Roses. Unequalled in brilliancy by any other variety, these are of a vivid scarlet, of large size and are produced in clusters of from 3 to 20 flowers on long, strong stems.
A single flowering variety of great beauty. The flowers are of large size, 3 to 4 inches across, of a lovely shade of pink These flowers are borne in immense bunches, and a large plant in full bloom is a
Resembles Climbing American Beauty, in shape of flower, but is brighter in color, a clear bright red, of good size and of
One of the freest flowering, of Dorothy Perkins type but with
Its name is somewhat misleading, but it is one of the best climbing Roses; a strong healthy vigorous grower, frequently making shoots from 10 to 12 feet long, and good sized flowers for a climbing Rose that blooms so freely; color rich rosy
Similar in habit of growth and form of flower to Paul’s Scarlet Climber, but of an intense dark crimson color, ahd when fully expanded shows its numerous golden stamens, making a beautiful color
CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE
Paul’s Lemon Pillar. A very beautiful and entirely distinct large double, sulphur-yellow, perfectly formed flower, that has proven hardy in this latitude during the past two seasons. Fine as a pillar rose.
Roserie (Red Tausendschoen). Of the same habit of growth and flowering as Tausendschoen, but of a deeper and more even shade of cerise-pink, or carmine.
Silver Moon. Different from all other Roses, with beautiful semi-double flowers four and a half inches and over in diameter; pure white in color, petals of great substance, beautifully cupped, forming a Clematis-like flower.
Solarium. In single flowering climbers this is a gem. It is of the same type as Hiawatha on which it is a decided improve- ment, the flowers being larger, more freely produced and of more brilliant coloring, an intensely rich crimson-scarlet.
The Beacon. A distinct and effective novelty, bright fiery- red with white eye in the way of American Pillar, single and semi-double, produced in large clusters, handsome foliage.
Tausendschoen. A popular variety with large flowers with wavy azalea-like petals. In color it is a most delicate shade of soft pink when first opening, changing to carmine on the reverse of petals when fully expanded.
Wichuraiana (Memorial Rose). Pretty, fragrant single pure white flowers with yellow stamens followed in fall by bright red hips or berries, a good Climbing Rose where no great height is required, especially valuable where a trailing plant is desired, forming a dense mat of almost evergreen foliage.
PRICE. Any of the Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses offered on this page, in strong two-year-old plants, ; 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100.
SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the 26 Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses, offered on this page, a splendid collection for $15.00.
DREER’S SELECT GLADIOLUS
The interest developed in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been tremendous, and thousands of bulbs are now planted annually where dozens were used in the past. Their present popularity is sure to continue and increase, as they are, without doubt, the most attractive and useful of all summer-flowering bulbs, and, as a cut flower through the summer and autumn months, hold a place that cannot be taken by any other flower.
Wonderful improvements are being made each year in the size, color and beauty of these flowers, and our list comprises only the best both in mixture and in named sorts.
Note. We supply all varieties in strictly select No. 1 bulbs.
TWELVE ‘‘PEERLESS’’ GLADIOLUS
The twelve sorts offered below are of unusual high grade and will bea real surprise to those who are only familiar with the older varieties.
Charlemagne. Very large, open flowers on massive spikes; color described by introducer as sunrise red, flaked darker and marked with large creamy-white blotches, densely dotted with purple-carmine. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Emile Aubrun. A French introduction of outstanding quality. Colot a brilliant tone of coppery bronze with large cherry-red blotch, a most unusual shade. A customer reports a spike with 26 buds, twelve open at a time, the tip bloom six inches across. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. .
Etendard. One of the choicest introductions, with immense orchid-
like flowers. Upper petals rich, cream tinted rose, lower petals marked
with large fiery-red blotches, clearly margined with bright yellow. An exceedingly rich color combination. 25 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz.: $18.00 per 100.
Eugene Lefebvre. One of Lemoine’s giant varieties, beauti- fully formed flowers of bright pink, throat spotted and dotted with purplish amaranth and cream. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Forest Fire. A California novelty of more than ordinary importance, producing extra strong straight spikes filled with nicely placed, brilliant red flowers of wonderful texture. Beautiful blue green foliage. A large stock enables us to offer this really worth while novelty at a reasonable price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
Golden Measure. This is the first really rich yellow large flowering variety produced, it makes a handsome spike well filled with the large blooms and is a strong free grower. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Jean de Taillis. One of Lemoine’s introductions producing flowers of enormous size of a pure salmon, with large rich reddish maroon blotches. A handsome and striking variety. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Mme. Mounet-Sully. A wonderfully fine variety with large flowers of splendid substance, the color combination exquisitely dainty and attractive, the ground color milky white with large orange red blotches. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Mrs. Leon Douglas. Flowers of enormous size, many open at a time on very tall strong stems. Color, Begonia-rose, striped with flame scarlet; lower petal pale lemon speckled ruby. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Pink Wonder. A real wonder, with immense flowers of splendid tex- ture of a lovely La France pink, shading to paler pink in the throat. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
‘““PEERLESS’’ GLADIOLUS
Rev. Ewbank. Beautiful porcelain blue with deeper blotch on lower petals. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per
W. H. Phipps. Enormous flowers on massive spikes. Color, clear pink, shaded salmon. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00
100. per 100. Collection of Twelve ‘‘Peerless’’?’ Gladiolus 7 Leachvofithes12"Peerless:sorts; 02 bulbs...mcm.cso Niemen aioe $2) 75 6 each of the 12 Peerless sorts, 72 bulbs..... seater G14 150 3 each of the 12 Peerless sorts, 36 bulbs...............4.- 7 50 | 12 each of the 12 Peerless sorts, 144 bulbs........... anon 2h ele)
RUFFLED GLADIOLUS
This recently developed type have all the good qualities of the family with the added attraction of having the flowers nicely ruffled
or fluted, giving them a grace not possessed by the regular sorts. Anthony B. Kunderd. Delicate cream overlaid blush pink, | Mrs. H. E. Bothin. Heavily ruffled flowers of shell-pink tinted lower petals primrose flushed pink at edges, heavily ruffled. salmon with flaming scarlet blotch. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
E. J. Shaylor. A superb beautifully ruffled sort, color deep Purple! Glory. Thisjis not spurple ias)sts' name would! indicate,
rose pinks Musee cache noulmeniow but a rich velvety maroon, with almost black blotches; beauti-
Kunderdi Glory. The first of the ruffled type; creamy apricot fully muffled. 20) ets:{each3}$2-00) peridoz: tinted light pink suffused with red on lower petals. 15 cts. each; | Scarlano. Vivid orange-red, flowers nicely ruffled. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. $1.50 per doz.
One each of the above 6 Ruffled sorts for 85 cts.; 3 each for $2.25; 6 each for $4.00.
(26) Our Gold Medal Mixed Gladiolus offered on page 28 are extra fine
TWELVE SUPERB GLADIOLUS
This set is made up of varieties noted for their strong, free growth, free-flowering quali- ties, purity of color and their ability to produce satisfactory results in our climate even under the most ordinary conditions, and whether wanted for show in the garden or for cutting, the sorts offered under this head are leaders in their respective colors, and are offered at prices so reasonable, considering their high grade, that they should be planted in quantity wherever summer flowers are wanted. :
Baron Hulot or Blue King. A really fine blue Gladiolus, in color a rich, royal violet blue, very effective when cut and used in conjunction with a yel- low variety. 15 cts. each; $1.50 pér doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Carmen Sylva. Large snow white flowers, well placed on perfectly straight tall stems, extra fine cut flower variety. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Crimson Glow. Well named, the color being a glowing crimson-scarlet, massive spikes and flowers of large size; a strong vigorous grower. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Evelyn Kirtland. A splendid variety with large flowers of wonderful substance of rosy pink at the edges passing to shell-pink in the throat, with fiery scarlet blotches on lower petals. A strong, robust grower. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Flora. A golden yellow variety of great excellence, being a free, strong grower with splendid spikes and flowers of large size. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Mary Pickford. A comparatively new variety of dainty coloring \ splendid spikes with large expanded blooms of a delicate creamy white, ; the throat suffused with soft canary yellow. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per ° doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Mrs. F. C. Peters. Orchid-pink with purplish blotch in the throat, many large flowers open at a time on long erect spikes. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
é \ | i ix} Miss Madison. Very large wide open flowers on long strong spikes; colos, j pure deep pink. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. é \
Mrs. Frank Pendleton. All experts agree that this is one of the finest varieties yet introduced. The flowers are of largest size, borne on strong straight spikes. In color a lovely salmon-pink with brilliant deep red blotches in the throat. A color combination rivalling many of the finest orchids in its richness; exquisite in every way. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Prince of Wales. An early flowering sort with fine spikes of large flowers of delicate apricot-pink suffused salmon. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Richard Diener. Very large flowers, pure rose-salmon pink. An exquisite variety. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Scarlet Wonder. Magnificent in size and color. A real ‘“‘wonder,’’ pure deep scarlet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. :
GLADIOLUS Mrs. FRANK PENDLETON
Collections of Twelve Superb Gladiolus
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PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLUS
The original of this type, introduced from South Africa, has been wonderfully improved in the last few years by crossing with choice garden varieties; they are quite distinct from the usual run of Gladioli, being of more slender growth, the orchid-like flowers set airily on the slender yet strong spikes, the range of colors is brilliant and beautiful and planted in fair sized groups in the garden make a very showy display, but it is as cut flowers that their grace and wonderful coloring show to best advantage. We offer six choice named sorts as follows:
Alice Tiplady. Rich orangy-saffron. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per | Ming Toy. Showy deep buff with yellow throat, large flowers on doz.; $6.50 per 100. long strong stems. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Orange Queen. Striking orange yellow tinted apricot, remark- ably beautiful and one of the finest Primulinus. 20 cts. each;
; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. :
Maiden’s Blush. Delicate shell-pink. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per | Souvenir. Superb golden yellow. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; doz.; $7.00 per 100. $10.00 per 100.
Collection of 3 each of the above 6 Primulinus Hybrids for $2.00; 6 each for $3.50; 12 each for $6.50.
Jewel. Light salmon pink with golden yellow throat. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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ADT SDAA GARDENS GREENHOUSE PLANTS
GiapioLus, GoLtp MEDAL HyBrIpDs
GLADIOLUS in Mixture
Our mixtures offered below are made up of fine varieties, not the common sorts, which produce themselves so freely, and are all strictly selected first size bulbs, and sure to give satis- factory results.
Gold Medal Gladiolus
We grow this magnificent strain for the express purpose of being able to supply many of our customers who want something decidedly better than the usual run of mixtures and who do not care for the named sorts. When Gladiolus are grown in mixture they are liable to deteriorate, and finally contain only a few colors. To avoid this we grow small blocks of a large number of exquisite colors, many of them high-priced sorts, from which these mixtures are made, which insures results which cannot be had in any other way, and if you wish something really extra fine, these are sure to please you.
Gold Medal Section No. 1. This contains all the scarlet, blood-red, garnet, amaranth, and similar rich shades of color in great diversity. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100.
Gold Medal Section No. 2. This is composed of the white, yellow, and delicate shades of pink, rose, etc., and is especially valuable for cutting. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100.
Gold Medal Section No. 3. In this section are included the blue, heliotrope, lilac, mauve and similar tints. A lady customer, on seeing a bunch of these, called them ‘‘pansy colors,” which aptly describes them. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
Gold Medal Mixture. This contains some each of the above sections, a wonderful diversity in color; by far the finest mixture of Gladioli ever offered. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
Primulinus Hybrids Mixed
This mixture is certain to produce some beautiful flowers mostly in tones running from light yellow to orange, apricot and crimson;
for description of this type see page 27. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00
“per 100; $28.00 per 1000. -
GENERAL COLLECTION CHOICE NAMED GLADIOLUS
In addition to the Peerless Named sorts and the Twelve Superb sorts offered on the preceding pages, we offer below a very select list of named varieties, each one quite distinct and first class in every way.
Alice Tiplady. This fine variety is classed as a Primulinus hybrid, in color, rich orangy saffron. A very popular sort. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Anna Eberius. Rich, warm rhodamine purple with dark Bor- deaux centre; large flowers on strong stems. 10 cts. each; $1.06 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Gretchen Zang. A lovely tone of soft pink with scarlet mark- ings on the lower petals. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Jack London. Light salmon with brilliant orange flame stripes, golden yellow throat. Very large flowers on spikes; 5 ft. high. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Le Marechal Foch. This might briefly be described as an im- proved America, having the same soft flesh-pink color, but with much larger blooms and coming into flower two weeks earlier. Of unusually strong, vigorous growth with splendid straight, well-filled spikes. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Mrs. Dr. Norton. A dainty “peaches and cream” color com- bination of white, soft pink and primrose yellow. Exquisite for cutting. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
Mrs. Francis King. A striking shade of light scarlet or flame color; one of the most effective. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Peace. Immense pure white flowers with a touch of carmine in the lower petals. These are borne on tall, graceful spikes; a beautiful and exceedingly refined variety. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. :
Rose Ash. A very strong grower with long spikes of large flowers of a smoky old-rose color. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Schwaben. This is considered one of the best and freest growing yellow varieties. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.;'$6.50 per 100. Virginia or Scarlet Princeps. Rich, dazzling scarlet, makes
a gorgeous display. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
Wilbrink. A favorite variety for cutting; very early flowering,
color delicate pink. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Collections of Choice Named Gladiolus
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6 each of the above 12 sorts, 72 bulbs................-. $6 00 12 each of the above 12 sorts, 144 bulbs............
DREER’S “PEERLESS” DOZEN CANNAS
This set contains twelve well tried varieties, all of which have been found worthy of being considered as leaders in their respective types and colors.
Cheerfulness. Its name aptly describes the lively beauty of this charming variety. Bright fiery deep orange florets which are broadly bordered golden yellow. The large trusses are carried very erect over the massive foliage and are produced in 2 great profusion. 3} ft.
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City of Portland. A beautiful rose colored Canna with flowers of good formation, freely produced in immense trusses. 4 ft.
General Merkel. Scarlet, suffused with orange, base and edge of flowers marbled golden-yellow. 4 ft.
Lahneck. Rosy carmine with scarlet suffusion and narrow golden-yellow border. 4 ft.
Meteor. Medium sized flowers very freely produced in good trusses, color deep red; a most effective bedder. 4 ft.
Nokomis. Very effective large deep crimson flowers well above the bronze green foliage; unique and effective. 4% ft.
Poppy. Brilliant orange-scarlet or poppy colored flowers of large size surmount the stately bronze foliage, one of the most effective and striking bedders. 5 ft.
Richard Wallace. A splendid and very effective canary-yel- low, large flowers and trusses. 4 ft.
The Gem. The immense trusses of flowers are borne on upright branching stems well above the foliage and are of deep cream or straw yellow color dotted with carmine; very attractive and unusually refined. 4% ft.
The President. The greatest red Canna, possessing every de- sirable quality. Of immense size, unsurpassed in vigor, pene- trating color, and a free bloomer. 5 ft.
Uhlberg. Entirely distinct. The flowers expand very fully and are of a soft rosy carmine, the throat of the flower is of a creamy yellow as are also the edges of the petals. 3} ft.
2 eee Varouna. Deep russet orange flowers of medium size, form a LARGE-FLOWERING CANNA. EUREKA strong contrast to the purple-bronze foliage. 4 ft.
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One each of the ‘‘Peerless’’ Dozen for $2.50. Three each of the ‘‘Peerless’”’ Dozen for $6.50.
Five Fine Orchid-flowered Cannas
The flowers of this type are of a different form and in general larger than those of the other varieties. They are all robust growers and very showy and effective.
King Humbert. The most popular of all Cannas. Great | Wyoming. Bronze purple foliage, immense spikes of large orange-scarlet flowers surmount beautiful vigorous deep bronze massive orange flowers. 6 ft. foliage. 5 ft. 2 : King Humbert. t f t le Statue of Liberty. An extremely vigorous grower with bronze Yellow g pong om a ees foliage and large orange-scarlet flowers. 6 ft. flowering King Humbert. Flowers are yellow dotted orange- : 3 adie 2 : h ional i f t: foli Wintzer’s Colossal. Flowers frequently eight inches in diam- scatlet Oy Phemoccastonalreversionsiotyasstall-)offoliagc’ and
eter; bright scarlet; very effective, free-flowering bedding vari- flowers to the typical King Humbert makes a bed of this variety etyf. 5) ft: very interesting. 43 ft.
Price. Any of the above, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. One each of the Five Fine Orchid-flowered Cannas for 85 cts. Three each of the Five Fine Orchid-flowered Cannas for $2.50.
Large-flowering Cannas in Separate Colors
The varieties of Cannas offered on this and the preceding page are the outstanding sorts of our very large collection, all of which are strictly first-class. Many planters are not particular as to variety so long as they get the wanted color; for such we offer at very low prices if the selection of variety is left to our choice, in the following colors.
Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, Carmine, Yellow, Yellow spotted red. Orange Price. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000.
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DREER’S CHOICE GARDEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS
These are universally popular for outdoor bedding, and considering their many good qualities, there is no cause for surprise to see them cultivated so extensively. They produce a lavish profusion of blooms, giving color, life and beauty to the garden just at a time when other plants have been destroyed by frost and are looking their worst. Frost does not materially affect the flowering, and it fre- quently happens that an armful of flowers can be cut late in November. They are reasonably hardy if planted in a well-drained position, with a covering of leaves or loose litter during the winter, or may be carried over with perfect safety in a cold frame.
The various collections offered below have been selected from hundreds of varieties that we have tested, and represent the very best in their respective class and color. .
Aster-flowered Sorts Early-flowering Sorts Capt. R. H. Cook. Clear deep rose. A selection of early-flowering varieties embracing a full range Helios. Chestnut brown. of colors, which in the latitude of Philadelphia can be depended
Lilian Doty. Large, strong growing, incurved soft pink.
Miramar. A fine bronze.
Mrs. F. H. Bergen. Light pink.
Murillo. Very superior old-rose.
Philadelphia. Fine clear rose.
upon to perfect their flowers before Octo- ber 15th.
Belle Mauve. Blush pink. , Chrysolora. A fine large early yellow. Fee Parisianne. Large, deep old rose.
Red Doty. Red-flowered form of Lilian Doty. Savina. Light blush pink.
Firelight. Bright red. Idolf. A pretty shade of salmon-pink. La Garonne. Unique and attractive
Sidney Mitchell. Attractive orange- yellow. :
White Doty. Pure white globular flowers.
William Sobey. Very free yellow.
Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties for $2.50.
rose and buff. Marie Dupont. Very free-flowering, large pure white. ; Mrs. H. Harrison. Medium-sized blush pink, very free. Petite Louise. Large rose-pink. Provence. Pale pink. Tints of Gold. An attractive golden bronze. : Uvalda. Large pure white. é Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50° per: doz.; $15.00 per 100. The set of 12° varieties for $2.50. |
Button-shaped or Pompon Sorts Varieties that produce a great profusion of small flowers seldom over an inch in diameter and of very regular, almost globular form.
Baby. Clear bright yellow.
Bright Eyes. Blush white, before full development, the centre is orange which suggested the name.
Iva. Very small deep bronze.
Little Dot. Rich mahogany crimson.
Mitzi. Early, yellow with red centre.
Model of Perfection. A vigorous growing free-flowering white.
Nio. Shell-pink shading to white.
Rhoda. Fine rosy pink.
Old-fashioned Large-flowered Sorts
A selection of five of the hardiest large- flowering Chrysanthemums, all of them varieties adapted for permanent planting in shrubbery and herbaceous borders. Angelo. A beautiful light pink.
Rodell. Dwarf, good yellow. Pompon CHRYSANTHEMUMS Comoleta. Yellow.
Rose Travena. A good, deep rose. Lucifer. Rich ox-blood red.
Ruth. Claret red. Oconto. Pure white.
White Midget. Pure white. Zelia. A fine orange bronze.
Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 12 | Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 5 for $2.50. sorts for $1.05.
New Single Chrysanthemum Mrs. Calvin Coolidge
This splendid single variety originated with the Bureau of Plant Industry, at Washington, and is one of the most effective of this type for garden culture yet introduced. The flowers, which are rich mahogany red, are of large size, and most freely produced. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Single-flowering Chrysanthemums
There is a graceful charm about Single Chrysanthemums that appeals to everyone, the 12 varieties here offered have been selected from a large collection and embrace a select and varied assortment of forms as well as colors.
Alice Howell. Orange bronze. Joyce Strowlger. A bronzy salmon-pink of splendid substance. Araby. Excellent pure white of heavy texture. Kathleen May. Brilliant crimson.
Fernridge. A splendid red. Mrs. Roberts. Purplish-red.
Golden Sun. One of the most brilliant yellows. Mrs. W. BH. Waite. Blush pink.
Isabel Felton. Splendid yellow. Summer Gold. Fine early yellow.
Josephine Scholtman. Delicate lilac with white halo. Tronesta. Light rose.
Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. The set of 12 varieties for $2.50.
$10.00.
Irts GERMANICA
Price.
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IRIS GERMANICA
Twelve Select Exhibition Varieties
The following varieties are the most magnificent newer acquisitions ob- tained up to the present time. represent the giants of the family both in size of individual flowers and habit of growth.
Ambassadeur. One of the finest. The stout stems bear flowers of largest size, magnificent form and unique coloring. suffused with bronze, falls maroon with purplish cast.
Baillerine. of glorious flowers of wonderful tone of porcelain blue with broad rounded wavy margins, falls slightly deeper; deliciously scented.
Cecil Minturn. gracefully waved and crinkled; one of the finest Irises for size and beauty. Cluny. A lovely very large flower, standards wistaria-blue, falls bluish
violet with deeper shadings, very free.
Lent A. Williamson. Standards bright lobelia-blue, shot fawn at .the edge, falls rich velvety purple suffused blue at the edge, bright golden-yellow beard.
Lord of June. One of the best, massive flowers of perfect form. Standards pale lavender-blue, falls deep aniline-blue.
Magnifica. branching stems 4 feet high. Falls of a superb dark reddish-purple, stand- ards light violet-blue.
Their colorings and form are superb, they
Standards deep lavender
A superb variety growing 4 feet high, surmounted with masses
Soft Cattleya rose, a beautiful flower with broad petals
Exceptionally large flowers on tall strong stems.
All that its name implies, flowers of immense size on stiff
Moliere. Standards light blue, overlaid brown, falls purplish maroon merging lighter at the edges, enormous size, of exquisite form and good substance.
Opera. Very distinct fine shaped flowers, standards coppery brown, dashed with purple, falls wine red, the base bronzy maroon penciled with gold. 2 feet.
Rafiet. white and violet in the upper portion.
Shekinah. A delightful shade of pale yellow, with amber'shadings. A tall growing handsome conspicuous variety of very uncommon color.
Souv. de Mme. Gaudichan. velvety purple.
$1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.
Standard intense violet-blue, falls dark violet, reticulated with 2 feet.
Tall, early and distinct, a very rich deep Probably the finest dark colored Iris in existence today. Collection of one each, 12 varieties for
IRIS GERMANICA —Twenty Choice Garden Varieties
We know of no class of hardy plants which will repay the owner with such a wealth of bloom, in so many varied colors or during a longer period than a well arranged planting selected from the list offered below; while not as aristocratic individually as the exhibition varieties, they far surpass them in freedom of bloom and are well termed the Garden Varieties.
Alcazar. Standards soft bluish-violet overlaid. bronze; falls dark nigrosin-violet with white markings at base of petals and bronzy-purple veins. It bears profusely flowers of mammoth size which are well poised on strong rigid stems; height 3 feet.
Archeveque. Standards a rich shade of reddish purple, falls dark velvety purple, very free.
Bridesmaid. Standards pale lavender; falls white, reticulated lavender.
Edouard Michel. One of the finest; flowers of large size, beau- tifully poised on 3 feet high stems. The standards are broad and frilled, of a distinct shade of reddish-violet, the falls slightly deeper in color.
Eldorado. Standards bronzy-violet, passing to a yellow with brown reticulation at base; falls light-violet purple, lip overlaid with bronze; base yellow with brown pencilings. Very free flowering; height 2% feet.
Fairy. White, delicately bordered and suffused pale blue. Florentina Alba. Very free flowering, white. : Foster’s Yellow. Standards and falls creamy yellow.
Honorabilis. Standards golden yellow, falls rich mahogany brown. Isoline. Standards, vinaceous-lilac suffused with bronze; falls
light purple overlaid with bronze; base of petals yellow with brown reticulations; golden yellow beard; height 23 feet.
King of Iris. A striking variety, with flowers of perfect form, the standards clear lemon color, falls deep satiny-brown, with a broad border of golden-yellow. 2 feet.
Lohengrin. Foliage and flowers of gigantic size; with petals 2 inches wide, of a deep violet mauve.
Loreley. Perfect-shaped flowers, falls of a deep ultra-marine- blue, more or less veined with creamy-white and bordered sul- phur-yellow, making a beautiful contrast.
Mme. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white, daintily edged with light blue.
Nuee D’Orage. Standards greyish-lavender, falls lavender- violet with bronzy suffusion.
Parisiana. Standards Chinese-violet shot with white at centre; falls white reticulated and spotted with Chinese-violet at edges; very free; height 30 inches.
Perfection. Standards light blue, falls dark velvety violet and black.
Princess Victoria Louise. rich plum, bordered cream.
Prosper Laugier. A unique variety with luminous bronzy- drab colored standards; the falls a rich velvety blackish maroon with brownish pencilings and yellow reticulations at base and golden beard; very free. A veritable mass of color during its long flowering period; height 2} feet.
Queen of May. Pleasing soft rosy lilac.
Standards sulphur yellow. Falls
Price. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Collection of one each of the above twenty Garden Varieties for $3.50.
Iris Germanica Mixed Varieties 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Dreer’s New Hardy Phlox
This collection embraces the finest Novelties, selected from hun- dreds of varieties from noted specialists, each one of which is a strong grower, with immense panicles of individual bloom, pure in color and unsurpassed, in every way up to date.
Flora J. Riedy. A new variety of American introduction, of tall sturdy upright growth and enormous panicles of purest white flowers; free branching habit and distinct heavy dark green foliage retained throughout the season.
George Stipp. A tall strong grower producing broad trusses of a bright salmon-rose with lighter shadings in the center and dark crimson eye.
Karl Foerster. In color similar to the old time favorite “Coquelicot,” the latter a weak grower, but whose color has never been equaled in red Phloxes. This newer variety com- bines the brilliancy of the older variety, a rich glowing orange-
scarlet, with large trusses of flowers carried on strong upright stems.
New Bird. Deep crimson-red, almost vermilion, and purple eye. The flower heads are carried well above the foliage in well branched spikes. A very brilliant and excellent variety, one of the best of this color.
Painted Lady. This delicate colored sort is one of the most pleasing in our entire collection. Strong upright growth and large masses of flower heads. Silver pink, with salmon shadings and cherry red eye.
Professor Went. One of the finest dark colored varieties, with large flower heads of rich satiny amaranth. A superb color when planted in connection with white or light colored flowers.
Rosenkavalier. Very large individual florets arranged in massive heads. An attractive lively rose color makes this one of the out-
Harpy PHLox standing novelties in newer hardy Phlox.
Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Set of 7 sorts for $3.00.
Dreer’s Superb Hardy Phloxes
Among hardy perennial plants no class is of more importance than the Phloxes, succeeding in almost any soil and position; and flowering through a long season; and while they will continue in good condition and flower freely for many years without attention, yet they respond quickly to and are improved by liberal cultivation.
General Collection of Hardy Phlox | Thor. A most beautiful and lively shade of deep salmon-pink
: ie. : . Binish suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow. A light, almost white nes Mercie«> Light:ground'color, :prettily, suffused (Dies halo surrounds the aniline-red eye. A very effective color. Australia. Bright claret-red large flower. Vesuvius. Bright rich carmine with salmon suffusion, blood- Bacchante._ Tyrian-rose, with a crimson-carmine eye. red eye. i ; f Beacon. Brilliant cherry-red. Widar. Light, reddish-violet, with a very large white centre, Bridesmaid. Pure white with large crimson-carmine eye. we ae intensifies and shinee the color.
Champs Elysee. A bright rosy-magenta; very effective. Price. Any of the above varieties, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; Elizabeth Campbell. Bright salmon-pink, with lighter shad- | $15-00 per 100. One each of the 25 varieties, $5.00. ings and dark red eye; one of the handsomest. Europa. Pure white, with small crimson-carmine eye, very large Early-flowering Hardy Phlox trusses.
Miss Lingard. This grand white variety is one of the most popular sorts grown; it grows about 2 feet high, and starts to
3 i bloom in May, continuing to flower until late in October. 25 Jeanne d’Arc. A good late flowering pure white. cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Jules Sandeau. Large fine pure pink, very free.
La Vague. Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. Various Phloxes Louise Abbema. Very large pure white dwarf.
) : ; ; : Amoena. A useful variety for carpeting the ground, the rockery, eS Eeperen ce: el: Lavender pike pate \ Paths CANT hed or the border; it grows but 4 inches high, and in spring is a sheet Mia Ruys. Of dwarf habit, about 18 inches, much branche of rich bright pink flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00
enormous trusses of very large flowers of purest white.
< u per 100. wtp a 3 te We US aa? Wes Divaricata Canadensis. One of our native species, which is Pacha. Deep pink suffused with red, carmine eye.
: : ; : : es worthy of extensive planting, commencing to bloom early in Professor tie eb Bright carmine overlaid with brilliant April, and continuing through May, with large, fragrant laven- orange-scarlet.
der flowers on stems 10 inches high. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy-carmine, with claret-red eye. Hen RieiG0 per 100. 8 Rheinlander. A beautiful tone of salmon-pink, the color being
Firebrand. Bright vermilion scarlet with deeper centre, large trusses, strong robust habit.
oe 5; ae : uld 3 ; : F % Al Alba Grandifiora. A grand white-fowering form, and sho Spars ree ences Oe ES TA aE fag prove equally valuable and as great a favorite as the blue- Riverton Jewel. One of our own introductions that we particu- flowered DD. é 35 cts. each; a) per doz. : larly recommend. A lovely mauve-rose illuminated by a brilliant | Ovata Caroliniana (Mountain Phlox). Grows 12 to 15 inches carmine-red eye. high, and bears masses of reddish-pink flowers in May and June.
Rynstrom. Effective carmine-rose color. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.