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General Directions to Customers
PHILADELPHIA, September, 1922
ihe attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following directions, which will, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well as ourselves
ORDER EARLY.—We aim to execute all orders as soon as received, but during the rush season in October and early November delays are unavoidable, which, however, can be largely overcome by our patrons anticipating their wants and ordering and taking delivery of their requirements early. -
TIME OF SHIPMENT.—We confidently expect to be able to ship the majority of the bulbs offered in this catalogue before the close of September; a few sorts do not mature until October or later. Unless otherwise instructed, we will send the early bulbs as soon as ready, and the late-maturing sorts when im good condition to ship.
FORWARDING.—AIl Plants, Roots and Buibs are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. For those of our customers who prefer to receive their goods by Parcel Post, we will be pleased to forward in this manner such Plants, Roots and Bulbs as can be sent in this way at the following additional cost, which must be added to the value of each order for Plants, Roots or Bulbs: :
To all points east of the Mississippi River, Io per cent extra. To all points west of the Mississippi River, 20 per cent extra.
We deliver, postpaid to any Post Office in the United States, Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds, except where otherwise noted in the Catalogue. Agricultural Seeds, Im- plements, Fertilizers and other heavy and bulky goods are sent by Express or Freight at purchaser’s expense.
CANADIAN SHIPMENTS.—Vegetable and Flower seeds in packets and ounces are sent postpaid. All other goods are sent by Express or Freight, purchaser paying all charges. We can also send to Canada by Parcel Post packages weighing under 4 pounds, 6 ounces. Customers wishing their orders sent in this way must remit 12 cents per pound for seeds and 20 per cent of the value of orders for Plants, Bulbs and Roots to cover postage and special packing. Roses, Shrubs, Hardy Vines and Small Fruits cannot be sent by mail to Canada. These can only be sent by Express to permit of their being fumigated by the Canadian authorities.
LOCAL DELIVERY.—We deliver goods free in Philadelphia. We can also forward by Package System (Baggage Master) to points where this system is in operation, such goods as will be received by them at the following charges: Packages weighing when packed for shipment not over 10 pounds, I2 cts.; not over 25 pounds, 18 cts.; not over 40 pounds, 24 cts.; not over 55 pounds, 30 cts.
PACKING.—No charge is made for boxes or packing on Express or Freight shipments, nor for delivery to Freight Depots or Express Offices in Philadelphia; the extra cost of packing Parcel Post shipments is included in the Io and 20 per cent charge noted above.
SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES.—We guarantee the safe arrival of all goods sent by Express or Mail to points within the United States. If a package sent by Express or Mail is injured or lost we will replace it as soon as informed of the fact. Goods sent in any other way are solely at purchaser’s risk. Fre- quently it happens that orders never reach us or are without signature. When customers fail to receive their packages in a reasonable time they should inform us and at the same time send a copy of their or- der and any other information necessary to trace the goods. Claims for damage must be made on receipt of goods. We do not hold ourselves responsible for failures after delivery of the goods in good condition.
ERRORS.—We exercise the utmost care in filling orders, striving to do a little more than we offer; yet in the press of business errors sometimes occur, in which event we wish to be promptly notified of the fact, and will make such corrections as will be satisfactory. Please keep copies of all your orders for comparison.
REMITTANCES should be made by Post Office Money Order, Drafts on Philadelphia or New York Banks or Express Money Orders. We disclaim all responsibility when remittances are not made as above di- rected. Where it is not possible to obtain these, the letter should be registered. Postage stamps will be found a convenient method of remitting for small amounts and can be used by us to advantage. .Coin should not be sent by mail.
CASH WITH ORDER.—Please send money with the order sufficient to cover the whole bill. We decline sending goods ‘‘Collect on Delivery,” unless remittance be made on account to guarantee acceptance.
NAME AND ADDRESS.—Please remember to write on each order your Name, Post Office, County and State; also give number of Street or P. O. Box as distinctly as possible; also the nearest Express Office; or, if on. a Stage Route, send us special directions, giving us the name of the Express Company deliver- ing goods. :
NON-WARRANTY.—Most of the failures with seeds, plants and bulbs are due to causes entirely beyond our control, such as unfavorable weather or soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, etc., which renders it impossible for us to guarantee success, and although we take all possible care to supply only such goods as will, under proper conditions, produce satisfactory results, we still give no warranty as to description, quality or productiveness of any of the seeds, plants or bulbs we send out, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop, and every order for articles named in this catalogue will be executed on these conditions only. It must, however, be plain to everyone who gives the matter the slightest thought, that it is to our best interests to send out only such stock as will not only grow but prove true to name and description.
CORRESPONDENCE.—We try to give prompt attention to all proper letters of inquiry, etc. We ask, asa favor, that all questions be stated clearly and briefly, and not on order sheets.
Dreer’s Reliable Bulbs
For 1922
O succeed with bulbs it is necessary to begin right, by getting sound bulbs of good size, and we would , warn intending purchasers against buying cheap, undersized bulbs and expect the fine results obtained
from such as we offer.
of the world having for years supplied us with their choicest stock.
To the lover of flowers there is no class of plants so much prized as those which are produced from bulbs.
Our sources of supply are the best in this country and abroad, the leading growers
The reason is easily
found, because within the bulbs are stored all the future glory of leaves and flowers, only requiring the simplest culture to develop
them in their highest perfection,
Success is therefore the rule,
Another reason why bulbs are prized so highly is that a large number of them produce their flowers in early spring, when the
rest of nature is asleep.
Then it is that groups and beds and borders of Crocus, Narcissus, Tulips and Hyacinths impart to the
garden an air of warmth and cheer that cannot be accomplished in any other way, and keep up a continuous display well into the
summer. so little trouble.
With no other material can be secured such a wealth of charming flowers of infinite variety of form and coloring, with
WHEN TO PLANT.—To the beginner we would emphasize the fact that Autumn and not Springtime is the time to plant all kinds of spring-flowering bulbs. The larger part of the bulbs offered in this Catalogue are usually ready to ship before the end of September, and the sooner they are planted after that the greater will be the measure of success,
more particularly those for indoor culture; therefore, ORDER EARLY.
A few sorts,
Catalogue, do not mature until October and November, and are forwarded as soon as ready.
Full cultural directions are given in our book, Dreer’s Hints on the Growing of Bulbs. customers who ask for it when ordering.
INDEX OF
PAGE Achillea......cccs-scscccsenssonse 33 Aconitum... 28 Agavanthus . 28 Aglaonema... . 28 Agricultural See - 68 Akebia..........--+ 54 Ajuga 33 Alkanet.. 33 Allamanda.. 28 Althea..... 50 Alyssum.. 33 Amaryllis. 20 Ampelops. 54 Amsonia 33 Anacharis 56 Anchusa.........- +, 33 Aqua numer Hleuts - 56 Aquilegia... 34 Arabis 34 Aralia - 50 Areca 32 Armeria 34 Artemisia ey Asclepias. 34 Asparagus..... 28
Roots Aspidistra........ Asters, Hardy..
Azalea..
Baptisia SOLO! IGS Bellflower Seren 35; Berberis.. 50, 53 Bignonia.. ie,
Blackberries .. Bleeding Heart.
Bocconia .... 35 Boltonia. 35 Boston Ivy... 54 Bougainvillea 29 Boxwood...... ary Buddleia.....
Bulb Fibre .... Butterfly Shrub
Cabomba... 56 Calla ..... . 20 Callirhoe.... nS Caly2anthus.. 50 Campanula, 35 Carnation -36 Cassia... . 36 Celastrus. - 54 Centaurea ., £130)
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Cephalaria ..........4 wae
Cerastium .. - 36 Cercis.. - 50 Chelone.. 30) Chinese Sacred. Lily. SATO) Chivesceiecs a5 0 Chionanthus.. B50 Ghoisya.cs:.).s. + 29 Chrysanthemuin . ie) Cimicifuga....... meee) Clematis,....... 36, 54 Clerodendron toss 120 Clethra......... ++ 50 Climbers ... Bigg: Clover Seed - 63 Cocos 2. rescce 2132 Columbine.. su 4 Corchorus + 50 Coreopsis . so 36 Cornus . =250 Crategus Coney 3 Crocus.. 20,21 Crotons seake2Q Cyperus... 29, 56 Daffodils... 13toO 19 Delphinium. seca 37 Deutzia ..... SSIES Dianthus . 37 Dictamnus 37 Dicentra.. 37 Dieltyra... 37, Diervilla.. +e 51 Digitalis..... 4237 Draceenas .. - 29 Echinops... 37 Eichhornia . 56 Emerald Feather . . 28 Epimedium ......... - 37 Exochorda.. Pays Eryngium... - 38 Eupatorium Bek} :) Euphorbia .. . 38 Evonymus .- Se Farfugium.. “1130: Ferns .... .30, 38 Ficus.. + 30 Fittonia “130! Hertilizersivrccscn sccsatsesancove 72 IPlagss:.s--s0-* » 23 Flower Seeds. 7 to 64 Forsythia... out! HOxplOVelvcncetassccssaesviet 37
PAGE Wr ceSiat.:streareererconseccresssoe 21 Funkia ... ° 25 Gaillardia 38 Genista... e3t Geranium 38 Gillenia... 38 Grapevines, ..... * 55 Grape Hyacinth: 27 Grasses... 33 2e38 Grass Seed. . 67 Gypsophila... =eG0) Hedge Plants Teck! Helenium...... 239 Helianthemum. 39 Helianthus.... 39 Heliopsis.... +339 Hemerocallis . 40 Hibiscus....... : 4° Hippeastrum . . 20 Hollyhock..... . 40 Honeysuckle.... - 54 Hop Vine Roots.... » 56 Horseradish Roots. WSO) Humulus.. - 54 Hyacinths, ‘Dutch.. 2tos rydrangea ... Bucy Hypericum... 5t Iberis...... . 40 Insecticide: pare. TiSheeeescess +22, 23 Ivy.... m5 4 Jasmine. 354 Jonquils. 1S Kentia..... a3 Larkspur ai37 Lathyrus «54 Liatris..... 40 Ligustrum Ti52 Lilac..... 6853 Wiliesssseecc.s 24, 25 Lily of the Nile.. 20, 28 Lily of the Valiey mas ihy/ Liliums. 25 Lobelia <140 Lonicera m7S2 Ludwigia . 56 Lupinus - 41 Lychnis .. . 41 Lycium - 54 ysimachia, . 41 Lythrum .. +0) 41 Miaranta neces scviese-sesajsescens 31
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M ichaelmas ‘Dai: es". ener Mint
Mie ccteeseee 5 Monarda. 41 Muscari... 27 Myosotis . 41 Narcissus... 19 (£nothera .. 41 Ophiopogon.. = 3 Oxalis.si55.. 27 Pachysandra 41 Palmsiaicesste 32 Pandanus 31 Papaver... 43 Fassiflora .. 31 Pentstemon.. Bay ‘Peonies....... 26 Philadelphu 52 Phlox<-):<.0. 42 Pheenix.... 32 Phyllocact 31 Physalis........ 41
Physostegia .... 41 Pinks, Hardy ... 43 Plantain Lily... 25 Platycodon..
Plumbago...... 43 Polemonium... 43 Polygonum ... ©4
Poppy......-- 43 Potentilla 43 Primula. 43 Privet’..:.. 2053 Prunus..... 52
Pulmonaria. Pyrethrum..
PiyTUSicscsesus 52 Fa Dt uCilSesscesessanctece cont 44 Raspberries. 5S Rhodotypus... . 52 Rhubarb Roots 56 RUS esessccsesess 52 Richardia ...... 20
Kose of Sharon. Roses, Hardy... Rubber Plants..
Rudbeckia .... 44 Sagevrreeescce - 56 Sagittaria 56 Salvia....... 44 Salvinia .. . 56 SAMBUCUS secesecsesersarsectess 52
which are noted in the
BULBS, ROOTS, PLANTS, Etc.
Price, 25 cts., or free to
PAGE SANISCVICTIA cavegscccanisnateserss 31 Scabiosa - 44 Sedum ... 44 Shasta Daisys.c-steess:.c<c. 36 Shrubs....... 50 to 53 Silenes.ve..csecsvesevseves obsess 44 Silphium.. .. 25,44 Sisy rinchium + 44 >mall Fruits.. ao LG} Snowballs. iscccc 6s aif} Snowberry............ 53 Solidago. ... seiesneg 4 Spirza. nas 52
Statice .... Stephanotis.... Stigmaphyllon., Stokesiasssscsssss Strawberries... Strawberry Shrub.. Sunflowers Swainsona., Sweet Willia im..
Symphoricarpus «= 53 SYFINGasesecevcess 53 ‘Tamarix 53 Tansy 56
Thz alictrum . Thermcpsis
Thunbergia. 31 Thyme.. 56 Ny usivede rtdecceeesteees eee 45 ‘Tools:....-. 69 to 71 Tradescantia . - 45 Trillium. ;... 27 Mulips:...:
Tunica
Umbrella Plant Valeriana. .
Wepciule Plants and RROOES stad ccnasenesseaseaace 56 Vegetable Seeds St to 66 Weigelia 5 Wistaria
DUTCH HYACINTHS
The Hyacinth is so weli known and esteemed that any description of its many good qualities is needless. The list now offered includes nearly every shade of red, white, blue, yellow, etc. We give below short cultural directions. For complete cultural notes see our book, Dreer’s Hints on the Growing of Bulbs. Price, 25 cts., or free to customers if asked for at the time of ordering.
Outacor Culture.—The bulbs may be planted any time from October to December. They succeed in any good, well- drained garden soil, Set the bulbs so that the tops will be 3 or 4 inches below the surface and 6 to 10 inches apart. Before very severe weather comes on, cover the beds with straw, leaves or manure, to protect them from the frost; this should be removed when danger from hard frost is past in the spring.
Pot Culture.—Plantings may be made at any time from September to December. A light, rich soil, or Prepared Fibre offered on pag2 27, is most suitable. Use a 4 or 5-inch pot (or several bulbs may be planted together in iarger pots or bulb pans), and have the tops of the bulbs just above the surface. After potting give a good watering, and set away in acool cellar or outhouse and cover with coal ashes or some litter, until thor- oughly rooted. During this period be caretul that they do not become dry. They may then be brought as wanted for a suc- cession of flowers into the house, keeping them in a very cool light room until the flower spikes are developed, when they may be placed in the dining or sitting room or wherever wanted.
Culture in Glasses.—When it is desired to grow Hyacinths in water, they should be placed so that the base of the bulb merely touches the water. The glasses should then be set in a cool, dark closet, or in the cellar, until filled with roots, when they may be brought into the light, A piece of charcoal aboul an inch in diameter, placed in each glass, will keep the water sweet. Give as much fresh air as possible, and at a tem- perature of not over sixty degrees, until the spikes are developed. To put them at once into a room with a temperature of, say seventy degrees, would cause them to flower prematurely.
Dreer’s Prize Winning Collection of Exhibition Hyacinths
While all the named Hyacinths offered on the following pages are strictly first class in every particular, the twelve single flow- ering sorts offered below are supplied in largest sized bulbs or ‘top roots,’’ and always produce massive well-filled spikes, and are invariably included in the winning sets at the various exhibitions.
Arentine Arendsen. A grand snow-white, perfect in every way.
Enchantress. Beautiful sky-blue, shading lighter towards the centre, one of the finest light blue varieties.
Gertrude. An old variety; but still one of the very best; color, bright rosy pink.
Grande Blanche. Fine spikes and very large bells; color. blush white.
Grande [laitre. Rich deep lavender-blue, shaded darker; a very popular sort.
King of the Blues. This is considered the finest of the rich * deep blue varieties.
L’Imnocence. Pure white, bells and truss of largest size; the best all around white; always does well.
Lady Derby. Lovely rose pink; splendid in every way.
La Victoire or Victory. Magnificent spikes of brilliant rosy crimson.
Queen of the Blues. Charming silvery azure blue; extra fine.
Queen of the Pinks. Extra large bells and massive spikes; a lively tone of rosy pink; extra fine.
Yellow Hammer. Rich yellow color, very pronounced; fine spikes and bells.
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
One each of the 12 Prize Winning sorts for $2.50.
If wanted by Parcel Post add postage in accordance with note at foot of page. Sprke oF Prizz WrnninG Sincie HyYAcinru.
NOTE.—All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent. to points west of the Mississippi River.
The varieties enumerated below have been selected for their distinct coloring and free-flowering qualities, and are all Extra Selected First-size Bulbs, specially suited for growing in pots or glasses, or for high-grade bedding.
SINGLE RED, ROSE AND PINK
General De Wet. A beautiful shade of light rose, popularly known as the Pink Grand Maitre,
Gertrude. Bright rosy pink, of sturdy compact growth, fine bedder.
Gigantea. One of the best blush pink varieties. Very large truss of closely set bells; very popular.
Lady Derby. A charming tone of rose- pink, splendid in pots.
La Victoire, or Victory. Brilliant rosy-red; a fine variety.
Moreno. A beautiful lively pink, very large truss and bells; splendid for pots. Queen of the Pinks. A lovely tone of
rosy-pink, large bells and massive spike. Roi des Belges. Brilliant crimson-scar- let; a grand bedder.
SINGLE, PURE AND TINTED WHITE
Arentine Arendsen. Pure snow white with large open bells in good spike.
Grandeur a’ Merveille. Fine blush- white; large truss of bloom; a fine bedder.
Grand Blanche. A splendid blush white with immense bells and spike.
La Grandesse. An extra fine pure white; spike and bells of largest size.
L’Innocence. The most popular of the pure whites for bedding and forcing; always produces good flowers.
Mme. van der Hoop. Pure waxy white; very large bells; one of the best, either for indoors or bedding.
DOUBLE ROSE AND PINK Queen Emma. Waxy white; big truss on a strong stem.
Chestnut Blossom. Bright rose-pink, like the flowers of SINGLE BLUE, LAVENDER, PURPLE, Etc.
ne Pe yo Duke of Westminster. Rich deep blue with white eye. resident Rooseve be right lively pink; very large truss. Enchantress. One of the finest light blue sorts; color sky-
DOUBLE PURE AND TINTED WHITE blue shading lighter to the center.
Isabella. The finest double blush white; large bellsand spike. | Grand Maitre. Rich, deep lavender blue shaded darker. Double La Grandesse. - The double-flowering form of the King of the Blues. A grand rich dark lustrous blue.
well-known single pure white; extra fine. Perle Briliiante. Very large bells and spike of light sky-
DOUBLE BLUE AND LAVENDER blue; inside of petals lighter. Bloksberg. Finest light porcelain-blue; very large. Queen of the Blues. A beautiful silvery azure-blue. Garrick. Deep azure-blue; very large spike. SINGE YELLOW SHADES DOUBLE YELLOW Primrose Perfection. A grand bright primrose-yellow. Sunflower. Considered the finest double pure yellow. Yellow Hammer. Pure yellow and one of the best.
Price. Any of the Ist-size named Hyacinths offered above, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Dreer’s Collections of Named Hyacinths
The following collections are made up of Extra Selected First-size Bulbs, of such varieties as are especially suited for growing in pots and glasses. Complete cultural directions are given in ‘‘ Dreer’s Hints on the Growing of Bulbs.’’ Copies free to customers.
COLLECTION FOR POT CULTURE COLLECTION FOR GROWING IN WATER Twelve distinct sorts of 9 singles and 3 doubles. Our selec- Twelve distinct varieties, 9 singles and 3 doubles. Our selec- tion, $1.50. sion, $1.50.
NOTE.—AIl Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent. to points west of the Mississippi River.
Select Sanrdeeiine Named Hyacinths
These are a little smaller than our Extra Selected first-size bulbs offered on pages 2 and 3. and are fine flowering stock, and admir- ably adapted for pot culture and high-grade bedding where distinct shades of color are desired. We can furnish them in the following grand varieties at the uniform price of 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100.
Single Red, Rose and Pink Gertrude. Deep rose pink; extra fine erect truss, Gigantea. Soft blush pink; very large spike of closely set bells; one of the most popular. Lady Derby. A beautiful soft rose pink. La Victoire, or Victory. A splendid variety. Color brilliant rosy crimson.
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Moreno. A beautiful lively pink; very large spike and bells. Roi des Belges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand bedding sort, holding its color better than any other scarlet.
Single Pure and Tinted White
Arentine Arendsen. Snow white; a fine sort.
Grandeur a’ Merveille. One of the finest blush white varieties; makes a splendid spike and always does well.
L’Innocence. Deservedly the most popular pure white; of erect, sturdy habit and good for all purposes.
La Grandesse. Considered the finest of all whites; bells and spike very large.
Time. van der Hoop. Pure waxy white; very large bells.
Single Blue, Lavender and Purple Duke of Westminster. Rich deep blue with white centre. Enchantress. Sky-blue, with lighter centre: one of the finest
light blue sorts.
Grand Maitre. Deep lavender; shaded darker; very large truss, strong and free grower, and one of the best.
King of the Blues. The finest of the zich deep blue varieties.
Queen of the Blues. Clear silver azure-blue; in splendid trusses; grand variety for growing in pots.
Price. Any of the above Select Second-size Hyacinths, 12 cts. Spike oF Sincte HyacinTH each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100.
Dreer’s Mixed Dutch Hyacinths
We offer two grades of mixtures—our ‘‘ Rainbow’? and ‘‘ Popular.’’ Both are good, and we feel confident that nothing better can be had at the prices quoted. We recommend the single-flowerieg sorts as giving the best and most uniform results.
DREER’S “RAINBOW ” MIXTURE
This mixture is made up by ourselves out of high-grade named sorts; the bulbs average over six inches in circumference, and can be depended on to produce fine results, either planted out of doors or in pots in the housé, and are without doubt the highest grade of mixed Hyacinths offered at a reasonable price.
Dark Red shades. Pure White Sorts. Light Blue and Lavender shades. Rose and Pink shades. Blush and Tinted White Sorts. Yellow, all shades mixed. Dark Blue and Purple shades. All colors mixed.
Price. Any of the above, in eithe: SINGLE or DouBLE, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. DREER’S “POPULAR” MIXTURE
A fine grade of bulbs at a popular price. The bulbs used in making this mixture are 15 centimetres—nearly 6 inches in cir- cumference—and are very satisfactory for bedding and outdoor planting of all kinds. Can also be used for pot culture, but we strongly advise the use of a higher grade for this purpose.
Dark Red shades. Pure White Sorts. Rose and Pink shades. Blush and Tinted White Sorts. Yellow, all shades mixed.
| Dark Blue and Purple shades. All colors mixed
Price. Any of the above, in either SINGLE or DouBLE, 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
Light Blue and Lavender shades.
NOTE.—AIl Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parce! Post add 10 per cent. to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 ver cent. te points west of the Mississippi River.
HENRY A-DREER: BULBS Pox FALL PLANTING aa
DUTCH ROMAN OR MINIATURE HYACINTHS
These are small bulbs of the single-fowering Dutch Hya- cinths, and quite distinct from the French Romans, and ex- cellent for growing in pans, pots or boxes, in soil or prepared fibre, blooming early and freely. They may be planted close together in the pans, pots or boxes, or in beds in the open ground, with charming effect. The bulbs we offer average 5 inches in circumference, and must not be confounded with smaller unnamed sorts.
Gertrude. Deep rose.
Gigantea. Soft blush or shell pink.
La Victoire. Brilliant rosy-crimsonr.
Grandeur A’Merveille. Blush white.
La Grandesse. Snow white.
L’Imnocence. Purest white.
Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain-blue.
King of the Blues. Rich, deep blue.
Queen of the Blues. Silvery azure-blue.
Price. Any of the above named varieties, 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $32.00 per 1000.
WHITE FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS
We are assured of a limited supply this season of this charming class of Hyacinths from the south of France, producing graceful, delicately perfumed spikes of pure white flowers, They force readily in the house, and can be had in flower from November till April. We do not recommend them for outdoor planting.
Selected Bulbs, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Collections of Hyacinths for Beds
Few bulbs can be used for bedding with such good effect as Hyacinths, and every spring they form one of the features of the principal public parks, and considering the little trouble necessary for their care, it isa matter of comment that larger plantings are not seen in private gardens. While mixed Hyacinths in the separate colors offered on page 4 are well adapted for bedding purposes yet where a special design is wanted in which the colors must be sharp and distinct we advise using the named varieties. Not only do you then get the requisite colors, but at the same time much finer individual spikes of flowers, which well repays for the slight increase in cost.
The size of these beds are 6 feet in diameter ; each bed requires 114 bulbs, planted 6 inches apart each way.
“Tricolor” Bed of Hyacinths “Rainbow” Bed of Hyacinths The varieties selected to fill this attractive design are of soft but effective coloring. Space No, 1—30 Grande Maitre. Deep lavender blue. “ce
PAN OF DutcH Roman oR MINIATURE HYacinTHS
This is a very effective red, white and blue combination. Space No. 1—34 L’Innocence. Pure white.
s 2—40 La Victoire. Brilliant rosy-crimson. 2—492 Grandeur A’Merveille. Blush white. GY 8—40 King of the Blues. Deep blue. oe 3—42 Moreno. Rich pink. Price. Extra selected first-size bulbs,.............. $11 25 | Price. Extra selected first-size bulbs,.............. $11 25
“TricoLor’”’ Bev oF HYAcINTHs “Rarnsow” Bep of HyAcInTHS
NOTE,—All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post, add 10 per ccnt. to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent. to points west of the Mississippi River.
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HENRY A-DREER:
Dreer’s Select Single Early Tulips
The Tulip is always attractive from its beauty and brilliancy
of color; and is one of the popular early spring flowers. A few bulbs scattered here and there produce but little effect, but when planted in masses or in groups, they become at once grand and brilliant, and eclipse in variety of coloring and pic- turesque effect almost any other flower. We only offer such kinds as can be used with perfect success either indoors or out in the garden. Tulips require cultural treatment similar to
Hyacinths; the bulbs, being smaller, should not be planted
so deep. When grown indoors, put 6 bulbs in a 6-inch pan
or pot.
To assist in the selection of varieties that grow to the same height, we give directly after the name of each variety the average height in inches, all of the varieties cffered practically bloom together.
Artus (10’'). Bright deep scarlet, 50 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 160; $28.00 per 1000.
Belle Alliance (10’’) One of the most popular scarlets for bediing; always does well. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.25 per 100; $36.00 per 1000.
Chrysolora (10’’). Rich, pure yellow, 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Cottage Maid (10’’). White, bordered and suffused rosy- pink; makes a beautiful bed. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.25 per 100; $36.00 per 1000.
Couleur Cardinal (10''). Rich, glittering cardinal red; a grand variety. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.25 per 100; $46.00 per
Sincte Earvry Tuips
1000. | Queen of the Netherlands (12''). Exquisite shade of soft
Crimson King (10'’). Crimson scarlet. 50cts, per doz.; | blush-pink shaded with white; enormous globular flowers. $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. | 65 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $42.00 per 1000.
Flamingo (12’'). Rich brilliant pink on a white ground. A | Rising Sun (15''). Very large flowers, of rich golden yellow; high grade sort of unusual substance and lasting qualities. 85 the finest and richest yellow single early Tulip. 75 cts. per cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1000. doz.; $5.25 per 100; $48.00 per 1000.
Golden Queen (12’’). The finest golden-yellow; flowers very | Rose Grisdelin (8' '). The finest dwarf bright pink, beau- large; 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $38.00 per 1000. tiful as a border. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 100; $28.00
Kaiser Kroon (15''). Brightred, margined golden-yellow; per 1000. extra large and very showy. 55 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per | Rose Luisante (10’’). Dark, silky-rose pink of high quality. 100; $32.00 per 1000. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $54 00 per 1000.
Lady Boreel, or Joost van Vondel White (12’'). Con- | Sir Thomas Lipton (12’'). Rich, glossy, deep scarlet, the ceded to be the largest and finest pure white; perfect in every finest of its color. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $50.00 way. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $42.00 per 1000. per 1000. :
Pink Beauty (12’’). Rich, glowing cerise pink, flushed with | White Hawk (10''). A beautiful, pure white, of heavy snowy-white at the base of petals; a magnificent sort of heavy texture, lasting well. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; texture. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $56.00 per 1000. $45.00 per 1000.
President Lincoln or Queen of the Violets (10''). A | Yellow Prince (10’’). The leading golden-yellow for forc- pretty shade of pale violet. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; ing. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. $35. 00 per 1000. Dreer’s Superb Mixed. This grand mixture of Single
Proserpine (10’'). Bright, glossy, carmine-rose, of large Early sorts is blended specially for us by one of the leading size and heavy texture; very attractive. 85 cts. per doz.; growers in Holland. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $6.00 per 109; $54.00 per 1000. $18.00 per 1000.
COLLECTIONS OF SINGLE EARLY TULIPS A border planted with one of the following collections forms one of the most interesting and educational features of the garden, and is the very best way to become familiar with the various varieties, their colors, heights, time of blooming, etc., so you can choose your own sorts when planting a bed or border,
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Single Early Tulips for Beds
What we say on page 5 about the Hyacinth as a bedding plant is equally true of the Tulip. Many brilliant color effects are possible with Tulips that cannot be pro- duced with any other plant. The culture is the sa me as for the Hyacinths, only, being perfectly hardy, they do not require to be covered so heavily through the winter, but merely enough to keep the action of the frost from throw- ing them out of place. When through flowering, the bulbs may be lifted and dried off, and used another year, or they may be left in the ground. The following beds are 6 feet in diameter, and require 156 bulbs, planted 5 inches apart each way, and are made up of the most
approved sorts. If larger beds are wanted we will be pleased to quote on receipt of dimensions and color combinations wanted.
‘¢RED CROSS’’ BED OF TULIPS This is a very effective and timely design formed of a red cross on
a white ground, as illustrated. Section No. 1, 92 Belle Alliance. Scarlet.
“© No. 2, 64 White Hawk. White. Price, $7.00.
« Rep Cross”’ Cir CULAR BED OF TucLies
‘ BicoLor CikCULAK Bep oF ‘luLips’”’ 4 ° i = 5 = = = 1a ae} : © ° ° ‘* BICOLOR’”’ BED OF TULIPS eS 2 . . . ° This bed is made up of two outer rows of yellow with scarlet [° ° o 4 oe, ° centre, as shown in illustration. i528 cay eles an ia ae Two outer rows, 76 Golden Queen. Yellow.
Five centre rows, 80 Bell Alliance. Scarlet.
o ° Price, $6.75. oe ‘*QUADRICOLOR’”’ BED OF TULIPS ol. ue This design has a distinct color in each of the four quarters as under Section No. 1, 39 White Hawk. White. 2
‘« No. 2, 39 Cottage Maid. Pink.
“No. 8, 39 President Lincoln. Violet. ceo
‘© No. 4, 39 Yellow Prince. Yellow. a ree
Price, $6.25.
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DREER’S SUPERB
DARWIN TULIPS
This magnificent May-flowering class has within the past few years by sheer force of their many merits forged their way to popularity by leaps and bounds, and are now grown by almost everybody who loves spring flowers; they are quite distinct in style of growth from the other late-flowering sorts; stately in appearance, attaining a height of 24 to 30 inches, and bearing on long strong straight stems beautiful globular flowers of re- markably heavy texture, in a large range of colors, embracing almost every conceivable tint in rose, heliotrope, claret, ma- roon, crimson and other rich and rare shades. The only color in which they are deficient is yellow, and for this the May- flowering Tulip Inglescombe Yellow, as well as the other yel- low sorts, offered on ‘page 11, supplies the wanted color per- fectly. Unsurpassed for bedding and for cutting, and most of the varieties can be forced into bloom in March without much trouble. At the National Flower Show, held in Philadelphia, March 25th, 1916, we exhibited a number of pans of these in bloom which attracted the attention and admiration of thousands of visitors,
We offer below a collection of six super-superb sorts, which covers the best of recent introductions, while on the opposite page we list twenty-four of the finest standard varieties selected out of a large collec- tion as being the best and most distinct.
Six Super-Superb Darwin Tulips We offer this collection of Newer and Scarcer Varieties especially for those who are particularly interested in this wonderful class of Tulips, each being considered a great improvement in size and vigor over pre- vious introductions of similar color.
City of Haarlem. Immense, perfectly formed flowers of a brilliant, rich geranium-red. Considered the largest and finest of this color, which is not common in Darwins. $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Faust. Lustrous deep pansy-violet; very large flowers of Bleu Aimable. A most beautiful clear lavender, flowers of splendid substance. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. ] st si isti i 5 . | Flamingo, One of the most beautiful and attractive of the AED Arba Mmmmeemaen yee ae newer sorts. Of a delicate shell pink color that is sure to $8.00 per 100. make it popular when it becomes more plentiful. 85 cts. per
s " Some ; 3 doz.; $6.00 per 100. Centenaire. A beautiful and most distinct variety, with ma- Prince of the Netherlands. This is one of the largest
Darwins, the flowers being of enormous size and of very ; = ¢ z strong growth, in color a striking cerise-rose shading to a sturdy/stems., Color! of ‘pleasing rich\xosy-pinie. =2ol-2o! pet lighter tone at the edge of the petals. $1.25 per doz.; $8.00
THe Famous Darwin Tutte, CLara Butt
nificent large flowers of perfect form held erect on strong,
doz.; $8.00 per 100. per 100. COLLECTIONS OF SUPER-SUPERB DARWIN TULIPS 3 each of the above 6 sorts, 18 bulbs..............-. $2 00 | 12 each of the above 6 sorts, 72 bulbs.............. $6 50 GCE 6 ce Feri Coto GP ts NUS RUMI Ses Fast es teen ES Fall: Gis) GG G0 SGN GG) 0 TIGL) OS nad addoodoobaas 12 50
GENERAL COLLECTION OF
Dreer’s Superb
Ariadne. Enormous bold, cup-shaped flowers of brilliant cochineal-red. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Baron de la Tonnaye. A strong upright grower, with very large flowers of vivid rose-pink, toning to silvery-rose at the margin of the petals. 55 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $32.00 per 1000.
Clara Butt. ding and for forcing. its large flowers is always greatly admired.
$3.75 per 100; $32.00 per 1000.
Dream. Large cup-shaped flowers of soft rosy-mauve on a heliotrope ground, shading lighter on upper part of petals. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Edmee or Beauty.
One of the most popular varieties, both for bed- The exquisite salmon-pink color of 55 cts. per doz. ;
A beautiful tone of cherry-rose with silvery-pink margins, 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Farncombe Sanders. One of the choicest varieties; flowers of very large size, of an effective rich geranium-scarlet tinged with rose. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; 50.00 per 1000.
Gretchen or Margaret. The large globular flowers are of a delicate blush-pink on the outside, inside soft rose, a very popular variety for cutting. 55 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $32.00 per 1000.
Harry Veitch. Brilliant blood-red, shaded with brownish maroon, large flowers of splendid form; a fine bedder. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $38.00 per 1000.
Inglescombe Yellow. While this belongs to the May flower- ing Cottage Garden type, it is frequently called the ‘‘ Yellow Darwin,’’ fully described and offered on page 11.
King Harold. Rich deep mahogany-red; a splendid dark variety. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
La Tristesse, or Dolores. A very large flower of slaty-blue, with silvery-flush at margin; a lovely variety to associate with yellow Cottage Garden Tulips. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $38.C0 per 1000.
La Tulipe Noire, or The Black Tulip. The nearest ap- proach to black in Tulips; very large flowers of glossy black with maroon tone. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100.
COLLECTIONS OF
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Darwin Tulips
Rosy-violet, toning to soft blush at edge of 70
Mme. Krelage. petals; a good strong grower and a satisfactory bedder. cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
Mrs. Potter Palmer or Mr. D. T. Fish. Rich, glowing amaranth purple, a very distinct and striking color. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Ouida. One of the finest and richest crimson-scarlet, particu- larly effective for bedding. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Philippe de Commines. one of the best of the very dark sorts. $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Pride of Haarlem. A favorite for bedding and forcing. Flowers very large, of an attractive old rose color; suffused and brightened by scarlet. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $32.00 per 1000.
Princess Juliana or Sweetheart. A striking new sort of dazzling orange-scarlet suffused with salmon—quite distinct. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.
Professor Rauwenhof. Brilliant cherry-red, suffused scarlet, a very large and effective variety. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
Rev. H. Ewbank. A charming soft heliotrope, shaded laven- der, the best of this color. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
Salmon King. Dazzling rosy-scarlet suffused with salmon; a very effective color. 65 cts. per doz; $4.75 per 100.
Suzon. Large, bold flowers of soft rosy flesh color margined with blush white, a very dainty coloring. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Valentine. Large, beautifully formed flowers of a distinct metallic blue. An unusual and attractive color. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Whistler. Enormous flowers of a vivid crimson-scarlet. cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.
White Queen or La Candeur. Large globular flowers of pure white, slightly tinted blush when opening. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
Rich, deep, lustrous plum- purple; 65 cts. per doz.;
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Dreer’s Superb Mixture. Containing all the colors. 45 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $26.00 per 1000. DARWIN TULIPS 12 each of the 24 sorts, 288 bulbs........... ....$13 00 DA rat OOO, OTE segs scrteny rats ielel Goon oo 4 25 00
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Dreer’s Famous Old Dutch or Breeder Tulips
This fine old May-flowering type has been neglected for many years, but are again becoming popular; in fact they have, for the past two or three years, been given great promi- nence in many of the strictly up-to-date gardens. They are very similar to the Darwins in their tall, strong growth, and with even larger flowers, and bloom about the same time, but have an entirely different range of colors, comprising bronze, terra-cotta, orange brown and other artistic tones that are alto- gether wanting in the Darwin.
We made a very exhaustive test of a great many kinds last spring and the list offered below represents the best and most distinct sorts.
Bronze Queen. Finely formed large flower. Soft buff, suf- fused with bronzy apricot; inside golden bronze. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Cardinal Manning or Kingscourt. A curious blending of mauveand rose, which changes to a bronzy-orange at the edge of petals. Very attractive. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Dom Pedro. A handsome and distinct tulip of rich coffee- brown shaded maroon; inside mahogany-red. $1.25 per doz ; $8.00 per 100.
Feu Ardent. A striking brick-red shaded mahogany. Very large. $1.00 per doz ; $7.00 per 100.
Godet Parfait. Large flowers of remarkably heavy texture, of a rich plum violet.
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Louis XIV. Considered the most wonderful of all tulips. Very large goblet shaped flowers, of a bluish purple with golden brown margin and flushed bronze, a most striking variety. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Lucifer or Gorgeous. Very large well-shaped flowers of rich reddish orange; truly gorgeous. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Panorama or Fairy. One of the best, flowers of large size cf deep orange-red or terra cotta shaded mahogany. $1.25 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
Velvet King or Dreadnought. Immense flowers of rich, royal Geep pury:le, held erect on tall, stout stiff stems and lasting in good condition for a long time. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Yellow Perfection. A lovely variety of light bronze-yellow edged and shaded golden-yellow. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Choice Mixed. A splendid mixture containing a great many varieties and colors. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $32.00 p2r 1000.
Collection of Old Dutch or Breeder Tulips The growing of a collection of named sorts of any kind of Tulips is very interesting, and is especially true of these wonderful Old Dutch sorts.
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May-Flowering or
Cottage Garden Tulips
They are quite distinct from the early flowering, Darwin and other sorts offered on the preceding pages, coming into bloom in the vicinity of Philadelphia about May 10th, or two or three weeks later than the
This beautiful class is now very popular.
early-flowering types, and extending the Tulip season over a period of four weeks or more.
On account of their extreme hardiness, and long lasting qualities, they are specially adapted for the permanent hardy flower bor- der, where they should be liberally planted in clumps or masses. They may also be natural- 3s ized in grass, wild gardens, etc. For bedding they are superb, while as cut flowers, having long stems with flowers of great substance, they stand in perfect con- dition for a long time. In planting the bulbs should be set a little deeper than early tulips, a covering of 4 inches being about right.
The heights given after each variety are actual measurements taken at our trial grounds, May 10th to May 15th.
Gesneriana Lutea. This flne golden-yellow variety is con- sidered oneof the best (24 inches). 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
Gesneriana Spathulata Major. A superb Tulip of strong yet graceful growth, and bearing very large flowers of an intense brilliant crimson scarlet. No words or picture can begin to do this Tulip justice. It should be planted in gen- erous quantity (28 inches). 60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $36.00 per 1000.
Golden Crown. Large flowers with pointed petals; color rich yellow, petals faintly edged with red; very attractive. (22 inches). 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
Inglescombe Pink. A rare blending of buff and salmon. Most attractive both in form and coloring (18 inches). 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
Inglescombe Yellow. Immense globular, rich yellow flow- ers; has been aptly called the ‘‘Yellow Darwin,’’ blooming at the same time as the Darwins, and supplying the lack of yellow in the Darwin class (20 inches). $3.75 per 100; $32.00 per 1000.
La Merveille. Very large, artistic blossoms of salmony-rose overlaid with orange-red; very effective (18 inches). 55 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $34.00 per 1000.
firs. Moon. The largest and finest golden-yellow late Tulip (24 inches). 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
Orange King. Immense globular flowers of great substance of
55 cts. per doz.;
Group oF CottaGe GARDEN TULIPS
| Picotee, or Maiden Blush. Pure white, daintily edged with pink, which suffuses the entire flower as it ages; a beautiful cut flower (24 inches). 55 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $32.00 per 1000.
Royal White. Splendid- globular flowers of pure white,
slightly tinted with creamy yellow (18 inches). 76 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. Shandon Bells, Isabella, or Blushing Bride. A pretty
variety, opening a creamy yellow, tinted with blush, turning as the flower ages te a carmine pink, a charming transfor- mation (18 inches). 55 cts. per doz ; $3.75 per 100; $32.00 per 1000,
The Fawn. One of the most beautiful of all Tulips, A charming artistic shade of fawn or dove color, suffused with rose; a charming cut flower (20 inches). 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
May Flowering, or Cottage Garden, Mixed. This isa
aie orange-red shaded scarlet, the finest of this color (24 splendid mixture made up of over 50 sorts of all colors. 40
inches). 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $24.00 per 1000.
Siz or more bulbs of a kind supplied at dozen rate, 25 ov more at 100 rate, 250 or more at 1000 rate. Lf wanted by Parcel Post, add postage in accordance with note at foot of page.
COLLECTIONS OF MAY-FLOWERING TULIPS
The best way to get acquainted with the merits of this beautiful class is to grow one of the collections offered below. 3 each of the 12 sorts, 36 bulbs...................... $1 75 112 each of the 12 sorts, 144 bulbs...............0008. $5 75 Ge reer De CSA TD CO ate, SOLES AN EU ReAIE LT J, Se Zo ns peo maumie ome Tae 6 BOQ oe ae. e oe 10 50
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Dreer’s Superb Double Flowering Tulips
While not equal to the single in brilliancy, the double vari- eties last much longer in bloom. The early varieties, such as Murillo, Imperator Rubrorum and Tournesol, are excellent for forcing. The later sorts will not bear forcing, but are very ef- fective in beds or borders. A combination or solid bed of the pure white and bright scarlet varieties, Boule de Neige and Rubra Maxima, is especially effective.
Boule de Neige. A splendid pure white, flower very large. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $38.00 per 1000.
Couronne d’Or (Crown of Gold). Golden-yellow, tinted orange; beautiful. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $38.00 per 1000. ;
Golden Murillo. The richest golden yellow tulip, very fine. 78 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.
Imperator Rubrorum. Bright scarlet. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.75 per 100; $43.00 per 1000.
La Grandesse. A splendid rich deep rose-pink, a fine bed- Cer, 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $38.00 per 1000. Pink Murillo. Superb light pink. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75
per 100; $22.00 per 1000.
Primrose Murillo, or Tea Rose. Soft primrose-yellow shaded apricot. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Rubra Maxima. Rich dark scarlet, a grand bedding sort. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
Salvator Rosa. Deep rosy pink. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $36.00. per 1000.
Schoonoord, or White Murillo. Considered the finest double white. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $38.00 per 1000.
Tournesol. Scarlet, broadly edged yellow. Fine forcer. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000.
William the Third. Brilliant orange-scerlet, fine bedder. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000.
DREER’S SUPERB MIXED DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS A really fine mixture, having a good range of color, growing to the same height and blooming together. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per 1000.
COLLECTIONS of DOUBLE TULIPS
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PARROT OR DRAGON TULIPS
Very large flowers of singular and picturesque forms and brilliant colors; very beautiful and interesting. The petals are curiously fringed or cut. They form extravagantly showy flower beds or borders, are of endless variety of form and color, stand « long time when cut, and should be grown in every flower garden in quantity. Cramoisi Brilliant. Rich crimson with blackish markings. Lutea. Clear yellow, feathered with red and green. _Perfecta. Striped yellow and red.
Price. Any of the above, 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
Parrot Tulips, Mixed Colors. A border of these resembles a rich Orien- Parrot oR Dracon Tutips tal rug in coloring. 40 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. |
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Dreer’s Narcissus el or Daffodils y
There are no hardy bulbous plants which have more points of merit than the Narcissus or Daffodils. Perfectly hardy, growing and doing well in almost any and every position, sun or shade, moist or dry. All con- ditions seem to suit them, although they have a preference for a good, deep soil and a semi-shaded position, and every vacant corner in the gar- den, amongst the grass, under the trees, etc., etc., could not be used to better advantage than by filling with Narcissus, and every hardy border should have a number of clumps interspersed through it. They are equally suitable for pot culture for winter flowering. Three or four bulbs can be put into a 5-inch or 6-inch pan or pot, and, with the same treatment as given to Hyacinths, the dull winter and early spring months can be made bright with their exquisite gold and silver blossoms. But it is outdoors that Narcissus do best, and once planted need little attention, the clumps as a rule multiplying and giving larger and finer results each year. We import only the highest grade of bulbs, mostly double nose or mother bulbs, which will produce several flowers each, and must not be compared to the smaller,
cheaper grade usually sent out.
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Grant TRumeeT Narcissus Mur. pg GRAAFF Offered on page 16
- The Poet’s Narcissus
(Narcissus Poeticus) This is the old-fashioned favorite type; all have snowy white
flowers, with yellow or lemon cups margined more or less deeply
with red and with rich, spicy odor. All do well in the open border, or naturalized in grass, are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves.
Poeticus (Pheasant’s Hye or Poet’s Narcissus). Flowers snow- white, with beautiful lemon-yellow cup edged with bright orange- red; blooms in May. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $22.00 per 1000.
Poeticus Ornatus. More symmetrical than the old Poeticus, and blooms almost a month earlier; flowers large, pure white, cup mar- gined with scarlet. Extra large bulbs, 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
Poeticus King Edward VII (Almira). An improvement on Ornatus, being a stronger grower, producing larger flowers of purest white, with yellow cup margined with scerlet; very early. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Poeticus Thelma. We consider this the finest Poet’s Narcissus yet introduced. The wide overlapping substantial petals are of snowy- white, the broad light yellow cup distinctly margined with deep scarlet. A strong, free grower and bloomer. Extra fine. 15 cts.
each; $1.50 ver doz.; $10 00 per 100.
Collections of Poets Narcissus
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Giant Trumpet Narcissus
The Giant Trumpet sorts are the showiest of the genus, and also the most useful, growing easily either indoors or in the open ground. Everyone of the varieties of this type offered on this and the next page are deserving of ; extensive planting, and you can set out any of them with 4 full assurance that you will get a bountiful harvest of blos- soms in the spring.
Bicolor Victoria. A fine variety, perianth creamy- white, trumpet rich yellow, delicately perfumed; unsurpassed fcr pot culture, and always satisfactory out of doors. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz,; $7.00 per 100.
Emperor. This grand variety is one of the largest and finest Daffodils in cultivation, pure yellow trumpet of immense size, and wide over- lapping, rich primrose perianth; for bedding, naturalizing or growing in pots in the house it is unequalled. Much in demand for cutting. See illustration on plate opposite. Extra laige bulbs, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000.
Empress. This fitting companion to Emperor is also of strong, robust growth, with fine large flowers; the perianth snow white, trumpet rich
yellow, serrated and flanged at the edges; one of the best bi-colors and of rare beauty for cutting. See illustration on plate opposite. Extra large bulbs, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000.
Giant Princeps. One of the most popular; perianth sulphur white; trumpet rich yellow. As a_ forcing variety it is superior in every way, and a. fine sort for naturalizing. 7 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz. ; $4.50 per 100. >
Grant Trumpert Narcissus, GLory oF LEIDEN
Glory of Leiden. This grand variety has been well named the ‘‘ King of Daffodils,’’ being one of the most massive of the Giant Trumpet varie- ties. The large trumpet is rich yellow perianth pale yellow with occasional deeper yellow mark- ings. Itis of strong, vigorous habit and of the easiest culture, being just as much at home when grown in pots indoors as it is in the open ground. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Golden Spur. The most popular of the golden- yellow trumpets with cut flower growers, as it produces freely and early its handsome rich, deep yellow flowers. It is just as valuable out of doors as for forcing. A strong, vigorous grower, al- ways doing well. Extra large bulbs, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
King Alfred. This is considered the largest and finest deep golden yellow Trumpet variety. A tall, strong grower, with magnificent frilled trum- pet and large perianth, all of a uniform rich golden-yellow. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
oS = PERS 8:3 te oe x Giant Trumpet Narcissus Otympra. Offered on page 16
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Pee SS US BULBS FALL PLANTING Ma WaLaniLN
Giant Trumpet Narcissus
Continued
Mme. de Graaff. A magnificent flower, the perianth is snow white, the large trumpet is slightly tinted with primrose, which changes to white, has been well named ‘‘ The Queen of Daf- fodils.’’ (Illustrated on page 13.) 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz; $6.50 per 100.
Olympia. This remarkably fine Daffodil might briefly be described as a greatly improved Emperor, being much larger in size and of a richer, deepex color. It is a won-
derfully strong grower, with fine broad, blue green foli-
age, and its bold majestic yet artistic flowers are produced very freely. This is surely one of the coming Daffodils.
(Illustrated on page 15.) 25 cts. each; $2.25 per doz.;
$15.00 per 100.
Trumpet Major. color throughout.
A large and shapely flower of a rich yellow Comes into bloom early, and is excellent for forcing, bedding or naturalizing. 7 cts. each; 65 cts per doz.;
$4.50 per 100.
Van Waveren’s Giant. Narcissus. We have tried it several times, and it has always produced the largest flowers of any. The huge blossoms are held erect on strong, stiff flower stalks, perianth soft primrose-yellow with an immense bright yellcw
This is claimed to be the largest of all
Narcissus Str Warkin (Offered on page 17)
trumpet. Strong, vigorous grower, and just as satisfactory
BE eae Collections of
Giant Trumpet Narcissus
The eleven Giant Trumpet sorts offered on this and page 15 are all extra fine and quite distinct.
for growing in pots as it is for the garden. $2.50 per doz.; $16.00 per 100.
The growing of a com- plete collection is very interesting, and can be done either in pots indoors or in the garden.
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Narcissus Poetaz (Cluster=flowered Daffodils)
These are a cross between the Poeticus and Polyanthus types, partaking largely of the former in the size and form of the individual flowers, and also inherits the strong, free growth of their Poeticus parentage. In the manner of producing their flowers in clusters, and in extreme free-flowering qualities, they possess all the merits of the Polyanthus type. as easily flowered in the house in winter as the Polyanthus, and are con- sidered by many as better than the Polyanthus, and offer a larger variety
They are
in coloring. Can be planted out of doors if well covered during the
winter. We offer three fine varieties: Elvira. each bearing 3 to 4 large flowers, with broad, heavy white petals and
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.;
Very free-flowering, producing a number of stems to a bulb;
a bright yellow cup, edged orange, $6.50 per 100.
Irene. Petals soft primrose-yellow, changing to lighter yellow; deep golden-yellow cup; flowers of good size, produced in clusters of 6 to 9 flowers each. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Triumph. One of the latest introductions, and producing the largest flowers of all; perianth pure white with deep yellow cup prettily fluted.
3 to 4 flowers on a stem. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
SINGLE MIXED NARCISSUS A splendid mixture, containing a great many fine varieties, and sure to
50 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 100; $28.00
produce satisfactory returns.
Narcissus PortTaz
per 1000.
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PE AYLGAE BLES “PALL PLANTING AE
Chalice-Cup Daffodils, or Star Narcissus
This class is also known as the medium trumpets, and comprises some of the most beautiful and graceful forms, All are suitable for growing indoors in pots or pans, and are especially adapted for naturalizing, being
of free growth and multiplying rapidly.
Barrii Conspicuus. Perianth soft yellow; broad spreading cup, mag- nificently illuminated with scarlet; a most distinct and beautiful sort, and should be grown in quantity for cutting, as it lasts longer when cut than most sorts. (See cut.) 7 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Barrii Lady Godiva. This beautiful variety is known as the White Barii Conspicuus, it being identical to that grand sort, excepting that instead of being yellow the perianthis white; cup rich yellow, edged bright orange-scarlet, a very effective combination; a strong grower and exceptionally free-flower- ing. 8 cts. each; 80 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
\ Incomparabilis Autocrat. A showy and free-growing va- } riety, with large star-shaped flowers, perianth rich yellow
ag with deeper yellow wide expanded crown or cup; a splendid sort for pots or for outside planting. 7 cts. each; 66 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100.
Incomparabilis Torch. A tall, strong grower and very ef- fective, flowers 4 inches across, star-shaped, deep yellow perianth, orange cup edged deeper. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Naxcissus Barnit Conseicuus
Incomparabilis Lucifer. One of the showiest and most strik- ing varieties; the flowers, which are produced with remarkable freedom, averaging three to a bulb, are of large size, the peri- anth pure white, while the crown or trumpet is a brilliant orange- scarlet, the contrast being decided and producing an effect that attracts the attention of everyone. We strongly recommend this unusually brilliant Daffodil. (See cut.) 7 cts. each; 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Incomparabilis Sir Watkin. ‘Giant Chalice Flower,’’ or “Big Welshman.’’ A gigantic flower, the largest in this section; perianth sulphur-yellow, cup slightly deeper in y color and tinged with orange; fine for pot culture; in fact, does well everywhere. (Illustrated on page 16. ) Extra large bulbs, 7 cts. each; 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Leedsii Evangeline. A free-flowering, strong growing sort, with pure white perianth and delicate primrose cup; charming for pots and for naturalizing. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100.
Leedsii White Lady. An exquisite flower with broad pure white overlapping petals and dainty cup, prettily crinkled, of
a beautiful pale canary yellow shade; very free bloomer and of great value for cutting. 7 cts. each; 65cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 109.
Collections ot Star Narcissus
3 each of the 8 sorts, 24 bulbs........... MS scythe $1 50
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HLENRY A.DREER. a VPA Cep? HUARD
Double=Flowering Narcissus or Daffodils
No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double- flowering sorts. While not as attractive as many of the single varieties, and lacking variety of coloring, they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are perfectly hardy and are much in demand for cutting.
Alba Plena Odorata (Double Poet’s Narcissus or Gar- denia Daffodil). Double pure white; very sweet scented. This beautiful variety cannot be forced. It succeeds best planted in rather heavy soil, in partial shade, and where it will not suffer for lack of moisture. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
Orange Pheenix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron with orange centre; a beautiful artistic blossom and easily forced. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000.
Sulphur or Silver Phoenix (Codlins and Cream), Creamy white with pale-sulphur centre. Considered the finest ot the double sorts. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000.
Van Sion (Telemonius Plenus.) The famous old Dutch Daffodil; flowers golden yellow. This variety is used in enormous quantities for forcing; also excellent for bedding in conjunction with Hyacinths, flowering at the same time and presenting a beautiful contrast when used with a blue variety. Extra Selected Double-nosed Bulbs. Each bulb will pro-
duce at least two flowers, and frequently three or more.
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000.
Douste Narcissus, ORANGE PHENIXx
DOUBLE MIXED NARCISSUS A very good mixture containing some each of the various varie- ties. Excellent for planting or for cutting. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $32.00 per 1000. GS
COLLECTIONS OF DOUBLE DAFFODILS
6 each of the 4 varieties, 24 bulbs.............. $l 50 mec Soa. Gis 7 oe RIES STAG 6 Gc 215 PA = OG OG ie! ce pu ae rners Sei Guo 5 00
Jonquils
Jonquils are a small flowering type of Narcissus, and are prized for their graceful, golden, fragrant blossoms, and the ease with which they may be grown. Half a dozen bulbs can be put in a 5-inch pot, and with the same treatment as recommended for Hyacinths (see page 2), a fine display can be had from January to April. Liberal planting should be made out- doors. A clump cf 50 or more bulbs put here and there among the shrubbery, or interspersed in the hardy border, or naturalized in the grass, give an indescribably rich effect in the early spring, while a vase of the cut blooms will fill a room with the rich, spicy odox.
Single Sweet-scented (Nurcissus Jonquilla). Rich buttery-yellow; not as Targe a flower as the others, but most fragrant and very free-flowering. 45 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
Campernelle (Narcissus Odorous). A grand variety, producing freely very sweetly scented yellow flowers; a strong grower, doing well in almost any position.
(Illustrated on page 17.) 50 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000.
Campernelle Rugulosus. The largest and finest of all Jonquils; a handsome flower; color pure yellow; very fragrant. 60 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $34.00 per 1000.
Odorous Plenus (Double Cumpernelle Jonquil). A charming variety bearing on tall graceful stems, double yellow fragrant flowers of elegant form. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Dovusrie Narcissus VAN SION
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HENRY A DREER: ‘BULBS *
Polyanthus Narcissus or Nosegay Daffodils
Beautiful free-flowering, deliciously sweet scented flow- ers of the easiest culture; suitable for forcing in soil or prepared fibre or for growing in water in the same way as the Chinese Sacred Narcissus.
' These Bulbs are imported from the South of France, and on account of drouth this spring the bulbs will not be as large as formerly.
Paper White Grandiflora. An improved large flower- ing form, and without doubt the easiest of all bulbs to grow in the house, either in soil, prepared fibre or
water. We offer two sizes, as under: Selected Bulbs. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100;
Mammoth Bulbs. Of special value for growing in water, 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100;
Double Roman. White with double yellow centre; veryfragrant. 7 cts. each; 75 cts, per doz. ; $5.00 per 100.
Gloriosa. A very pretty variety, with pure white flow- ers, wih rich orange cup. 12 cts, each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
Grand Monarque. with primrose cup. $6.00 per 100.
Grand Soleil d’Or. with deep reddish cup. $15.00 per 100.
Mixed Polyanthus Narcissus. doz.; $6.00 per 100.
COLLECTIONS OF POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS
Fine large trusses of white flowers, 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.;
A charming rich yellow flower, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.;
8 cts. each; 85 cts. per
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CaMPERNELLE Jongutts (offered on page 18)
Narcissus Paper Wuite GRANDIFLORA Grown in a bowl in water and pebbles
Chinese Sacred Lily
Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods
This is the Nurcissus Orientalis, and is the variety grown by Chinamen for decorating their temples or Joss houses on their New Year’s Day, which occurs in February. For the most part they are grown in water in fancy bowls, with just enough They
can also be grown in pots in soil, sand or bulb fibre, and if
pebbles around them to keep them from toppling over.
planted on arrival (about October Ist) they will flower by Christmas, and a succession of flowers can be had by making The white and yellow flowers are borne in clusters, and are highly scented. Large Bulbs, 20 cts. each; $1.75 per doz. Original baskets, containing 30 bulbs, $4.00.
several plantings.
LILY BOWLS Very attractive, rich, deep green mat ware, which can also be used for cut flowers. Giinches-in diameter. ..°3*' 2.......0000: 60 cts. each
8 ce be SCR lta ae ok ~ 75 oe 66 PEBBLES, for filling Lily bowls, 15 cts. per quart; 75 cts. per peck.
Bowls and pebbles cannot be sent by mail, but only by express or freight, at customer’s expense.
NARCISSUS IN MIXTURE Single Varieties. A splendid mixture, containing a great many fine varieties, and sure to produce satisfactory returns.
50 cts. per doz.; $3.25 per 100; $28.00 per 1000.
Double Varieties. A very good mixture containing some each of the various varieties. Excellent for planting for cut-
ting. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $32.00 per 1000.
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Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots
Note.— Our offerings of miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots continue rather meagre on account of their importation, for sale being prohibited by the Federal Horticultural Board, and as there is at present no American sources of supply we have been obliged to drop them from our list. The majority of the Bulbs and Roots offered in this Cutulogue are usually ready for delivery before the end of September. A few sorts do not mature until October or November. Unless otherwise instructed, we will send the early bulbs as soon as ready, and the late muturing sorts when in good condition to ship.
AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum)
Dreer’s American Hybrids. We believe this selection of seedlings is the best obtainable at the present time, and we know of nothing that will give the amateur greater pleasure for the window garden. They have been grown from seed produced by crossing the finest named varieties. The result- ing ‘strain embodies, with vigorous growth, free-flowering habit and enormous size of the individual flowers, a really wonderful range of colors, varying from deep crimson to bright orange-scarlet; and from light rose to almost pure white, many of them beautiful combinations in stripes and variegations. We offer mixed varieties only, ‘in very strong bulbs (ready November Ist), 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.: $60.00 per 100.
MIXED CROCUS The bulbs offered under this head are smaller than the Giant Named sorts offered on page 21, but are quite satisfactory for planting in the grass or for any position out of doors. In planting care should be taken not to set the bulbs too deep; a covering of two inches of soil is enough.
PER DOZz. Prez100 Perr 1000
Blue and Purple sorts.........- $0 20 $1 00 $8 50 Striped sorts..............2-06- 20 1 00 8 50 Wihitesortss.e eee eee 20 1 00 8 50 Golden Yellow, good bulbs..... 25 1 50 12 00
All Colors Mixed. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.50 per 1000.
Wurits CALta LILIES
CALLA LILIES (Arum Lilies or Lily of the Nile)
White Calla (Richardia 4thiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile, is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best window plants, To aid pro- fuse bloom’nz keep them dormant from the middle of June until the last of August; repot as soon as received in good, rich soil, using-6- to 8-inch pot; give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most satisfactory.
Eacu PER DOZ. Per 100 Extraylarge:rootsan trae $0 30 $3 00 $20 00 Mammothirootsicy aoa ce eee eee 40 4 00 30 00
Godfrey Everblooming White Calla. This is a great improvement over the ordinary White Calla, especially for the amateur, being of even freer growth and much more floriferous over a longer season, the flowers, while a trifle smaller than the old-fashioned Calla, are of purer white and delicately scented, Strong flowering bulbs, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Golden Yellow Calla (Richardia Elliottiana). This is the best of the yellow Callas, its flowers being as large as the popular white variety, but of a rich, lustrous golden-yellow of velvety texture; the foliage is dark green, with translucent creamy-white spots, which adds much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.
Dregr’s AMERICAN HYBRID AMARYLLIS
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PST BULBS ">. FALL PLANTING, ;
CROCUS
This brilliant and universally admired spring flower will thrive in any soi! or situation, but to be brought to the highest perfection it should be grown in an openbed or border of deep, rich sandy loam. When planted in large groups or lines of distinct color, the effect is very striking. They are invaluable for pot culture. To secure a
succession of blooms commence planting early in October, 6 or 8 bulbs in a pot (the named varieties are best for this purpose), using rich soil and planting about half an inch deep. They can also be grown in saucers or bowls, in prepared bulb fibre or in water and pebbles, in the same way as the Chinese Sacred Lily. For complete cultural notes see our new book, ‘ Hints on the Growing of Bulbs.’’ Price, 25 cts.; or sent free to customers if asked for at time of ordering.
DREER’S GIANT NAMED CROCUS
These are large-bulbs of the best of the newer hybrid and standard varieties, and are remarkable for richness of color and size of their flowers, and are the best to use for pot culture or where extra fine results are wanted.
Cesar, One of the new Hybrids, with very large flowers of rich
purple.
Kathleen Parlow. The finest pure white of the new hybrids, extra large cup-shaped flowers with orange anthers,
King of the Whites. The best pure white of the older sorts; very free-flowering.
Mammoth Yellow. Golden yellow, very large bulbs, producing a mass of flowers.
Pallas. A very showy new hybrid, flowers prettily striped lilac cn ' Dreer’s Improvep Purity Freestas a white ground; orange anthers. ‘ Purpurea Grandiflora. The richest purple of the standard COLLEC rrions OF CROCUS sorts; very effective. 12 each of the 6 Giant named sorts, 72 bulbs. ...... $1 75 Price. Any of the above, in selected bulbs, 35 cts. per doz.; 2 Soe 8 . ‘ ah ee 4 on 22-25) per 1005 $20:00 per 1000. OO ete oe gases aes 600) Fe 7) 150 CROCOS IN MIXTURE FREESIAS
This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing a peculiar grace of form; and its fragrance is most delightful. As cut flowers they are extremely valuable; the unexpanded blooms opening in water, fill the air with the most delicate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and continue in succession until June. For full cultural direc- tions see our book, ‘‘ [ints on the Growing of Bulbs.” Price, 25 cts., or free to customers who ask for it when or- dering. Dreer’s Improved Purity. The finest and purest
white variety yet introduced; of strong growth and with
very large flowers.
These are offered on page 20.
Per Doz. Per 100 Per 1000 Selected bulbs, ...... .50 $3 00 $27 00 Mammoth bulbs...... .70 4 50 40 00
General Pershing. A sensational new variety of strong robust habit, attaining a height of nearly 3 feet, and bear- ing large cpen flowers of a pleasing violet-rose or laven- der-pink with a yellow throat and lip. 80 cts. per doz. ; $6.00 per 100.
Viola. Another beautiful recent introduction with fine flowers of a lovely light violet, the lower petals of a deeper violet blue, quite distinct. 80 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Yellow Prince. A splendid strong growing golden-yel- low variety. 80 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Rainbow Mixture. A wonderfully improved stock of the colored Freesias, comprising a large number of beau- tiful shades of yellow, blue, violet, mauve, pink, laven- der, etc. The flewers are as large as the best white type, and equally as fragrant. 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per
Dreer’s Grant Namep Crocus KaTHLeen PARLow 100.
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SPANISH IRIS his Hispanica)
These beautiful bulbous Iris have appropriately been called the ‘‘ Orchids of the Hardy Flower Garden,’’ For best effects they should be planted in beds or groups of twenty-five or more, the larger the number the finer the effect. They grow from 18 to 24 inches high, and bloom from the end of May on through June. ips
We have secured a limited quantity of extra strong home-grown bulbs, and offer as under: Beauty. Pale lavender with white falls. Belle Chinoise. Rich buttercup-yellow. Cajanus. Large canary yellow. King of the Blues. Rich dark blue shaded lighter. Prince Henry. Rich purplish bronze. Queen Wilhelmina. The finest white. Price. Any of the above, 75 cts, per doz.; $5.50 per 100. Mixed. Containing all colors, 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
JAPANESE IRIS (is Kaempferi) '
The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed them in the same rank popularly as the Hardy Phloxes and Peonies. Coming into flower about the middle of June, and continuing for five or six weeks, they fill in a period when flowers of this attractive type are particularly welcome.
They succeed in almost any soil and position, but like rich soil and plenty of water when they are forming their buds and developing their flowers.
Valuable as cut flowers, for which purpose they should be cut in the bud state, permitting the blooms to expand after being placed in water.
Order by name or number. No.
4. Yomo-no-umi. A fine free-flowering creamy-white, 6 petals. 12. Shippo. Light lilac, densely veined white purple, 3 petals. 24. Gosetsu-mai. Ground color white, veined aniline-blue, 6 petals. 31. Rinho. A rich lively purple, 6 petals. > 44. Yoshimo. Creamy-white delicately veined violet, 6 petals. » ie 47. Renjo-mo-toma. Light violet with white veinings, 6 petals. : 3 45. Shuchiukwa. Crimson-purple, with large white veins and centre. WN 71. Gei-sho-i. Bright crimson-purple with white veins and small white halo. 6 petals. ( 73. Shirataki. Fine light parma-violet, 3 petals. 103. Sagami. Rich royal purple, 3 petals. 105. Nagano. Rich violet-purple, shaded with blue, 6 petals. 109. Hosokawa. Rich purple with white veinings.
: Price. Any of the above, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Sumy tore Set of 12 sorts for $3.50.
JAPANESE IRIS IN MIXTURE 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
VARIOUS IRIS We offer below some of the very finest species and varieties: Interregna Fritjof. Standard lavender, falls satiny violet-blue. — Helge. Light citron with pearl colored centre. —Ingeborg. Fine large pure white. — Spectabilis. Rich, free-flowering, violet-purple. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 4 varieties for $1.00. Pumila Hybrida. A cross between LL pumila and I. germanica. Very showy. Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. —-— Cyanea. Rich royal purple with blackish shadings. ——Excelsa. A splendid pale lemon-yellow. —— The Bride. A large, showy, pure white. 80 cts. each; £3.00 per doz. One each of 8 sorts for 75 cts. Pseudacorus. The common yellow Water Flag, suit- able for marshes and water courses, May and June, 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Sibirica Orientalis. Rich, violet-blue; very free and one of the best. June, 3} feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. — — Snow Queen. A new variety of great merit; forms an at-
tractive plant; flowers snow white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
JAPANESE IRIS
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PRATHER BULBS. FALL PLANTING WLAN
Two Great Iris Germanica ‘ : In Golden Yellow and Royal Purple :
Golden Yellow. (Sherwin- Wright.) In this grand novelty we have what has long been wanted, a good vigorous growing, free-flowering, golden yellow Iris Ger- manica, the few yellow sorts now in commerce being deficient in these important characteristics, The plants
y grow about two feet high; the flowers, which are produced in lavish profusion, are of splendid texture and stand well above the foliage, and are of arich, golden yellow without markings or shadings. (See cut.)
Royal Purple (Atropurpurea). A splendid, large, very free flowering, pure, rich royal purple, without the slightest shadings, a splendid companion to plant with Sherwin- Wright, the rich purple of Atropurpurea with the golden yellow of Sherwin- Wright forming a beautiful color combination.
Price. Either of the above, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
Superb New Iris Germanica
A splendid collection of the latest introductions, embracing not only new colors, but improved forms, King of Iris. A striking novelty, with flowers of perfect
form, the standards clear lemon color, falls deep satiny-brown,
with a broad border of golden-yellow.
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 ultramarine- blue, more or less veined with creamy-white and bordered sulphur-yellow, making a beautiful contrast. Mithras. Flowers of good size, standards pale yellow, falls violet. shaded with claret and yellow border. Nibelungen. Standards fawn-yellow, falls violet-blue, with fawn margin; distinct and pretty. Princess Victoria Louise. Standards pure sulphur-yellow, falls rich plum color, with cream-colored edges. Rhein Nixe. Standards pure white, falls deep violet-blue, with white margin; attains a height of 3 feet, with many branched stems.
Price, Any of the above, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz, Set of the 7 sorts, a fine collection, $3.00. Gotpen YeL1ow GerMan IRIs SHERWIN-WRIGHT
GENERAL COLLECTION OF DREER’S RAINBOW IRIS GERMANICA
The Iris Germanica are among the most desirable and easiest grown of our spring-flowering hardy plants, producing in May their showy flowers of exquisite coloring, combining the richest and most delicate tints. For best results plant in a well-drained, sunny position, barely covering the roots. Avoid fresh manure in preparing your border.
Cherion. Standard lilac-mauve; falls violet-mauve, Pallida Dalmatica. One of the finest of the Germanica type, of strong vigorous habit, growing in good soil 4 feet high;
Florentina Alba. Very free-flowering white. 4 ‘ with exceptionally large, fragrant flowers; standards lavender;
Honorabilis. Standards golden-yellow; falls rich mahogany- falls lavender shaded blue; exquisite in every way and fine broane for massing, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. : Pallida Speciosa. Standards dark lavender; falls light purple; Johan de Witt. Standards bluish-violet; falls deep violet- very free-flowering, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. purple, veined with white. Plicata. Standards and falls bright violet-purple.
Queen of May. Pleasing soft rosy lilac.
Rembrandt. Standards light iavender; falls deeper.
; Shakespeare. Standards straw-yellow; veined with burnt firs. H. Darwin. Standards white; falls reticulated violet. umber; falls deep carmine-violet.
Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties for $2.00.
Mime. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white; daintily edged with light blue.
IRIS GERMANICA MIXED WARIETIES 15 cts. cts. each; $1 50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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PPADS BULBS FALL PLANTING MoUAUHALY LILIUMS
SPECIAL NOTICE.— Lily bulbs will be forwarded as they mature. As a rule we can furnish Candidum, Harrisii, Canadense, Superbum and Tenutfolium in September. The entire balance from late October to December. It is advisable to prepare your Lily bed early th the autumn and cover with 3 or 4.inches of litter. This will keep the ground from freezing and permit the planting of the late-maturing kinds, which Srequently do not arrive until after hard frost.
The genus embraces a vast number of species; we, how- ever, confine our list to such as are of easy culture, and give the best results with the least care. - It is in the, hardy border or among shrubbery that Lilies do best, as they get the benefit of the shade of the surrounding plants, which is so necessary for their welfare. In planting, cover the bulbs at least three times their own depth, and when hard frost sets in, 4 to 6 inches of leaves or litter should be placed over them; this should be removed in the spring, when danger from hard frost is past. When grown in pots it is advisable to begin with the smallest pot in which the bulbs can be placed, and to shift into larger pots as the plant progresses. Our new book, ‘‘Dreer’s Hints on the Growing of Bulbs,”’’ contains very full directions on the Growing of Hardy Lilies. Price, 25 cts. Copies free to customers who ask for it when ordering.
Litium Auratum (Golden-banded Japanese Lily)
Auratum (G@olden-banded Japan Lily). Undoubtedly one of the finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of six petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded - with chocolate-crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden-yellow; 3 to 5 feet. July-September.
Extra large-flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
Canadense (Meadow Lily). Pretty nodding bell-shaped fat flowers; bright yellow, spotted black; 2 to 3 feet; June at ode and July. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Gree
Candidum (Annunciation or Madonna Lily). This’ = 2-3 is one of the most popular of garden Lilies. The flowers CN a pure snow-white and very fragrant, borne on long stems. To succeed with it, it should be planted early in the autumn; give the bulbs a light dusting with powdered sulphur, and do not cover with more than 2 inchesof ». €-*
soil; 3 to 4 feet; May and June. (See cut.) c < VEacu Doz. 100 ee ieee Large bulbs......... $0 25 $225 $16 00 * 7. Bie Extra large bulbs .... = 35 3 00 20 00 i = Mammoth bulbs.....,. 45 4 00 25 00 ic Elegans Mixed. For general use either in the garden or a
indoors this is one of the most satisfactory, bearing in June brillant cup-shaped flowers in upright umbels, the mixture contains a number of colors, including red, yellow, orange, etc.; 2feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Elegans Leonard Joerg. A large, showy sort, color light orange-red, shaded apricot in centre. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Elegans Quilp. Vermilion with few black spots overspread with bright lustre. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Harrisii (Bermuda Easter Lily). This magnificent Lily is un- doubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it comes quickly into bloom. The flowers are trumpet-shaped, pure white, gracefully formed and delightfully fragrant. The freedom with which the flowers are pro- duced is truly remarkable, even the smallest bulbs blooming freely.
Fine bulbs, 6 to 7 inches ...... 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. Extra bulbs, 7 to 9 inches...... 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Mammoth bulbs, 9 to 11 inches, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.
Maponna or CanpipuM LILigs
SPECIAL NOTICE. Please read what we say regarding time of delivery of
Lily Bulbs at head of this page
Li li ums—Continued
Henryi. This beautiful and rare variety en closely resembles the Speciosum type, and a has been called the ‘‘ Yellow Speciosum,”’’ the flowers being a rich apricot yellow witha few brown spots. Grows 8 to 5 feet high, is oh
) perfectly hardy and invariably does well. 60 BS Ee cts. each; $6.00 per doz.
Longiflorum Giganteum( White Japanese Haster Lily). A splendid type of strong, free healthy growth, and while it can be forced into bloom’ for Easter, it is just the thing for Decoration Day and later flowering, quite hardy and good for outdoor \ planting. Strong flowering bulbs, measuring 7 to 9 inches in circumference, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100.
Regale (Myriophyilum). This new variety from Western China is admittedly one of the most beautiful Lilies yet in- troduced. It grows 3 to 5 feet high, and blooms out of doors in July. It is perfectly hardy, and flourishes under
very varied conditions, the large trumpet shaped, delicately scented flowers, which are produced freely, are ivory white shaded pink, tinged with canary yellow at the base of the petals. It is also excellent for forcing. Strong flowering bulbs, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. Speciosum Album. The Speciosum or Lancifolium are the most important of all the Japanese Lilies, always satisfactory. The variety here offered has large white flowers of great substance, with a greenish band running through tbe centre of each petal. Extra large flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; “$5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Speciosum Magnificum. Magnificent large flowers of rich deep red. Extra large flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Speciosum Rubrum,'or Roseum. A very popular variety.
“" Rosy-white, heavily spotted with rich crimson spots. Extra Litium Specrosum AvBuM anp RupguM large flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 : P a0 = a + § Tigrinum Splendens (Jmproved Tiger Lily). Bright,
orange-red, spotted with black; very showy; 4 to 5 feet; sum- mer. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
— Flore Flena (Double Tiger Lily). Orange-red, spotted with black; double showy flowers. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Norr.—Please read what we say regarding time of deliv-
ery of Lily Bulbs at the head of page 24.
Superbum (Swamp, or American Turk’s-cap Lily). A ‘ beautiful native variety, bright reddish-orange, spotted; 3 to 6 feet; August... 20-cts. each; $2.00 per doz; $15.00 per 100. Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Bears in profusion medium-sized flowers of perfect form and of dazzling orange-scarlet; 1 to 2 eet; May. 15 cts. each; $150 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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FUNKIA, OR PLANTAIN LILY The Plantain Lilies are easy plants to manage. Their broad massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the border even when not in flower.
Ccerulea. Blue flowers, broad green foliage. June. 4 feet. Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late floweriug; lilac flowers in Sep-
tember and October.
Subcordata Grandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily shaped, fragrant flowers in August and September; 2% to 3 feet. 50 cts, each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; purple flowers; makes a fine edging.
Price. Except where noted, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Funk1A SuspcorpAra GRANDIELORA Set of 4 sorts, $1.25.
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Dovsre HerBacrous PEONY
Mme. de Verneville. Broad sulphur-white guard petals and compact white centre; touched carmine,
Mme. Ducel. A very perfectly formed globular flower of a bright silvery pink, with salmon shadings and silvery reflex. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.
Mons. Jules Elie. Probably the largest flowered; color pale lilac rose with silvery reflex. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz,
Rubra Superba. Rich, brilliant deep crimson; large full double flowers. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.
Dreer’s Fragrant Peonies
The wonderfully improved Peonies introduced in recent years are truly the ‘‘ Queen of Spring Flowers,” and are well adapted for massing in beds, and particularly valuable for planting in groups throughout the perennial or shrubbery bor- der, where their brilliant hues add attraction to all around. Their requirements are so simple—a good, rich, deep soil, and an open sunny position; which, however, is not absolutely necessary, as they thrive almost equally as well in a partly shaded position, and a liberal suy.ply of water during their growing season being sufficient to give an abundance and wealth of flowers, which rival the finest = Roses in coloring and fragrance, and produce during their
flowering season a gorgeous effect not equalled by any other flower. They are perfectly hardy, requiring no pro- tection whatever, even in the most severe climate, and once planted increase in beauty each year.
An important point to observe in the planting of Her-
baceous Peonies is not to plant too deep. The roots should be placed so that the crowns are covered with two inches of soil.
TWELVE FINEST
HERBACEOUS PEONIES
Dorchester. Delicate hydrangea-pink, large and full; very
late.
Edulis Superba. Deep rose-pink with lighter shadings, The
earliest variety in our collection.
Eugenie Verdier. Pale hydrangea-pink flecked with crimson,
$1.25 each; $12.00 per doz.
Felix Crousse. The ideal self-colored bright red Peony. $1.00 each;-$10.00 per doz.
Festiva Maxima. This is considered the finest white.
Golden Harvest. Peach-blossom pink with creamy-white centre.
La Tulipe. Very large globular flesh-pink, shading to ivory- white; centre petals tipped carmine. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.
Mme. Calot. One of the best early sorts; large flowers of a pale hydrangea-pink. Very delicate when cut in bud state.
Price. Strong roots, except where noted, 75 cts. each; $7.50 pez doz. One each of the 12 finest varieties for $10.00.
CHOICE STANDARD DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PEONIES
Asa Gray. Lilac, sprinkled with minute dots of deeper lilac.
Dr. Caillot. Fiery amaranth-red.
Duke of Wellington. One of the largest of the white varieties.
Duchess de Nemours. fragrant.
Louis Van Houtte. Rich dark crimson, developing a slight silvery tip as the flowers age.
Large sulphur white; early and
Meissonier. Guard petals brilliant purple red, centre deep crimson.
Ne Plus Ultra. Fine bright pink, early and free.
Paganini. Light solferino-red with paler centre.
Queen Victoria. Pure white with creamy white centre.
Reine des Fleurs. Clear pink, large full flowers.
Victoire Tricolor. Lilac rose, centre light salmon.
Zoe Calot. White, suffused with delicate rose.
Price. Strong roots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. One each of the 12 standard varieties for $5.00.
JAPANESE SINGLE PEONIES
No other plant can vie with the Single Peony for beauty, and a bed, when in full bloom with the large silky flowers, is simply gorgeous.
We offer a mixture of choice pink-flowering varieties for 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
OLD-FASHIONED DOUBLE RED PEONY
PEONY OFFICINALIS RUBRA
This is the oldest and still one of the most popular sorts. It is the earliest to bloom, producing freely brilliant, glowing deep crimson double flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
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LILY OF THE WALLEY
One of the most charming of spring flowering plants, and the pips can readily be flowered in the house. Ready in November. Dreer’s Peerless Pips. The highest grade of forcing pips imported. Bundle of 25 pips, $1.50; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Strong Clumps. For outdoor planting. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.;
$35 00 per 100. , MUSCARI (Grape Hyacinths)
Botryoides. One of the prettiest of early spring flowering bulbs, growing about 6 inches high, and throwing up numerous spikes of clear blue flowers, which resemble a miniature inverted bunch of grapes. They are perfectly hardy, and once planted take care of themselves, and for this reason they are largely used for naturalizing, especially amongst the grass and in woods or other shady places; while in clumps or lines in the garden they are very effective. 8 to 12 bulbs in a 6-inch pan make a pretty plant for window decoration; blooming about Easter. Strong home-grown }ulbs, 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00
per 100. OXALIS
These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house or conservatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot or hanging basket, which should be kept close to the light to prevent the foliage from growing too long.
Bermuda Buttercup. One of the finest of winter flowering plants for pot culture; of strong, luxuriant growth. The great profusion of bloom produced in uninterrupted abundance for weeks is astonishing. The flowers are of the purest bright buttercup- yellow. (See cut. }
Bowiei. Brilliant carmine rose,
Grand Duchess. Comparatively new varieties of great beauty of dwarf, sturdy growth, throwing their large, exquisite flowers well above the foliage. Extremely free-flowering, never being out of bloom from November till June. One of the most desir- able for window culture. We offer them in three distinct col- ors, viz., Pink, White and Lavender.
Price of any of the above, 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Mixed Oxalis, containing all the colors. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100.
BERMUDA Buttercup OXALIs
Rosea, Large rose-colored flowers.
to a distance at small expense.
Narcisus Grow1nc 1n Bucs Fisre
LiLy oF THE VALLEY
TRILLIUM (Wood Lily, or Wake Robin)
Grandiflorum, Excellent plants for
shady positions in the hardy border, or in a sul-aquatic position. Large white flowers in early spring. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 fer 100.
ZEPHYRANTHES
(Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies) Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, somewhat resembling the Crocus in appearance; very effective for plant- ing in the border in May, flowering
with great profusion during the summer. They are also most suitable for pot culture. 6 bulbs clustered in a 6-inch pot in the autumn will give a fine display during the winter and spring. eady in October.
Alba. Pure white, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.
PREPARED BULB FIBRE
This material has become very popular for growing bulbs in, and is especially adapted for use in the home, being clean and odorless, and as it is light in weight, can be sent
It contains all the necessary plant food for almost all kinds of bulbous plants.
Before using it should be thoroughly moistened, and the bulbs planted in the same way as if soil were used. A special feature of this material is that bulbs can be grown in it in jardinieres, fern dishes and other non porcus receptacles without drainage. In such cases it is necessary to put a few pieces of charcoal in the bottom of each receptacle to take up any impurities, and after watering, the jardinieres or dishes should be turned on their side to allow any surplus water to drain cff,
The treatment after planting in this material is the same as when planted in soil.
50 cts. per 4 peck; 75 cts. per peck; $2.50 per bushel.
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Select Flowering and Decorative Plants
for House and Conservatory
AGAPANTHUS Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3-foot long flower- stalks aud lasting a long time in bloom, A most desirable plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn or piazza. 50 cts. each. Large plants in 8-inch tubs, $2.50 each. <
— Mooreanus. A smaller form than the type with dark-blue flowers; produced very freely. 50 cts. each.
AGLAONEMA Costatum. A dwarf-growing Aroid, suitable for the conserva- tory or window garden. Very compact, heart-shaped leaves of dark, shining green, with white midrib and scattering && blotches of white. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
ALLAMANDA
Hendersoni. A strong-growing variety, well suited for growing on
the pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for training on a trellis; large golden-yellow flowers. 50 cts. each.
ASPARAGUS
Plumosus Nanus (Asparagus Fern). If there is a better plant for table decoration than this we donot know it. The foliage is more deli- cate than that of the finest Fern, being lace-like in its filminess. A plant with half a dozen stalks is a mass of dainty misty green, among which the stems of a few flowers can be thrust in such a manner as to make a pretty decoration for the table. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each; $2.50
and $5.00 per doz. Large plants in 6-inch pots, $1.50 each. Azarza Kurume Pink Pgart Sprengeri (Hmerald Feather). Excellent for hanging baskets, for bracket use and for cutting. It is one of the ASPIDISTRA best of all plants for the window-box when planted on the The Aspidistra is the easiest of all decorative plants to grow outside, where it can droop over the edge of the box. 25 | well. Give it a loamy soil and plenty of water, and it will ask
cts. and 50 cts. each; $2.50 and $5.00 per doz. for nothing more.
For veranda decoration in summer it is unexcelled. It is ad- mirably adapted for use in front of a grate in summer because of its low, spreading habit of growth. In the hall, at any season of the year, it will attract more attention than almost any plant that can be grown there. It is never injured by insects. Those who have ‘‘no luck”’ with other decorative plants ought by all means to try this. Simply keep it well watered and fertilized and it will grow for anyone.
Lurida. Green-leaved. 6-inch pots, $1.00; 7-inch pots, $2.50; 8-inch tubs, $5.00 each.
Lurida Variegata. A pretty variegated form, the foliage being striped with white. 6-irch pots, $1.50 to $2.50 each.
New Japanese Kurume Azaleas These are of Japanese origin, and are most valuable addi- tions to our limited list of winter flowering plants. We offer
eight very choice varieties, for which we were awarded a
Silver Medal by the Society of American Florists at the Inter-
national Flower Show, Indianapolis, April, 1922.
Apple Blossoms. The name conveys an idea of the color of this dainty single flower, which is a delicate old rose on a silvery white ground. 4-inch pots, $1.50 each.
Cherry Blossoms. The general color effect of this gem is that of cherry blossoms, the centre a delicately lilac-tinted white shading to mauve-pink at the edges, semi double. 5- inch pots, $2.00 each.
Christmas Cheer. This name was suggested by its bril-
liant coloring, a real Christmas red, semi-double. 5-inch pots, $1.50 each.
Daphne. Pure white, with a faint suffusion of delicate mauve at the edge of the petals, single. 4-inch pots, $1.50 each.
Peach Biow. Beautiful peach blossom pink, shading lighter towards the centre, single. 5-inch pots, $2.00 each.
Pink Pearl. A beautiful salmon carmine shading lighter to the centre, flower semi-double in large full trusses. 5-inch pots, $2.50 each.
Snow. Purest white, the semi-double flowers of most graceful form, and
remarkably free-flowering. 4-inch pots, $2.50 each.
AsprpisTRA Luripa VarteGcara Hinamayo. Colora lively pink with crimson suffusion, single, a gem
for freedom of bloom, very early. 4-inch pots, $1.00 each.
Collection of one each of the above 8 sorts for $14.00.
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CYPERUS Unbrella Plant)
Alternifolius. An excellent plant for the house. Will thrive in any good soil, and always presents a green and attractive appearance. It may be grown as a sub-aquatic, and in any case should never lack a liberal supply of water. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
DECORATIVE DRAC-AENAS Fragrans. age, grows under the most adverse conditions.
An excellent house plant, with broad dark green foli- 50 cts. and $1.00 each.
Godseffiana, Entirely different from all other Draczenas; of free- branching habit, forming compact, graceful specimens. Its foli-
— age is of strong, leathery texture; rich, dark green color den-
\ sely marked with spots of creamy white. 3-inch pots, 35 cts.
each; 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each.
Indivisa. This variety is used very extensively as a centre plant
It stands full ex. posure to the sun, and its long, narrow, graceful foliage contrasts beau- tifully with other plants, 25 cts., 50 cts., and $1.00 each.
Massangeana. A beautiful variegated form of Fragrans with broad, green foliage, with a broad, golden-yellow band through the centre of
for vases, porch and window boxes, etc.
each leaf. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each.
NEW HYBRID DRACAENAS
Four splendid varieties originated by a grower in Trinidad, British West Indies, who for many years has made a hobby of crossing and raising
CROTON
seedlings, and the four varieties here offered are entirely distinct selections made from hundreds of seedlings.
BOUGAINVILLEA
Crimson Lake. Introduced through the Bureau of Plant Harmony. Broad green foliage with creamy-white margin
Industry of the Department of Agriculture.
The flowers are like all other Bougainvilleas, perhaps a trifle larger, but in coloring none compare with it in richness and brilliancy. On first. opening a brilliant crimson-lake, retain-
ing this color for three or four weeks, after which they grad- ually pass to a crimson-carmine.
In Southern California and Florida, the Bougainvilleas make gorgeous climbers for outdoor planting, while in the north they are useful subjects as pot plants for the conservatory or greenhouse. 3-inch pot plants, 50 cts, each; 4-inch pot plants, $1.00 each; large plants in 6-inch pots, $2.00 each,
CHOISYA
Ternata. A pretty ornamental greenhouse shrub, producing very freely sweet-scented, white orange-like blossoms; a most desirable plant for the cool greenhouse or for planting in the open ground in
the Southern States. 50 cts. each.
CLERODENDRON
Baifouri.
flowers, enveloped in creamy-white calyx. each; extra large plants, in 5-inch pots, 50 cts. each.
Falax. Of shrubby habit of growth, with very bright scarlet flowers
in terminal panicles during August and September.
CROTONS
Nothing can excel the beauty and richness of coloring that is found
in this class of plants.
purposes. We offer select new and standard varieties as under: 3-inch pots, $1 00 each; $10 00 per set of 12 sorts. 4 Seed 6B) BOE «6 DOOR ee ies cose sp OI ts Large specimen plants, $2.00, $3.00 and $5.00 each.
A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably suited for house culture, flowering most profusely with bright scarlet Strong plants, 25 cts.
50 cts. each.
They are beautiful as pot plants for the con- servatory, making handsome specimens for decorative and exhibition
and pink edge.
Juno. Large, massive broad green foliage, becoming marked and edged with creamy white and rose. Mrs. Ed. Andre. One cf the finest high colored varieties
yet introduced, with heavy bronzy foliage developing to an intense brilliant rosy crimson.
firs. Rufus W. Scott. Of dwarf, compact habit, foliage deep green with pink and white markings.
Price. Any of the above 3-in. pots, 50 cts. each.
Drac#na MASsaNGEANA
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CyRTOMIUM ROCHFORDIANUM COMPACIUM (Crested Holly Fern)
DREER’S FINE FERNS We offer below but a few of the more important Decorative
Ferns,
Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa (The Glory Fern). An easy-growing form of that most beautiful of all Maiden-Hairs, Adiantum Farleyense. Good plants, in 3-inch pots, 36 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each.
Cibotium Schiedei (Wevican Tree Fern). One of the most desirable and valuable Ferns in cultivation, 4-inch pots, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, $2.50 each. Specimen plants in 10-inch tubs, $7.50 each.
Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum (Crested Holly Fern).
graceful and light appearance. each. Specimens in 6-inch pots, $1.50 each.
Davallia Lucida. foliage; an excellent house plant. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each.
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis (Boston Fern). graceful fronds.
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis ‘‘Teddy, Jr.’’ bushy habit of growth. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. $1.50 each.
Nephrolepis Norwoodensis. This is the prettiest of the crested Ostrich Plume 4-inch pots, 75 cts.; 6-inch pots, $1.50 each. A strong growing variety, with pretty green and silvery
forms of the Boston Fern. Pteris Argyrea. white variegated bold foliage. Pteris Distinction. fronds. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. Pteris Rivertoniana. forms of the Pteris.
Pteris Tremula. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each.
Pteris Wilsoni. bright green foliage is beautifully crested. 50 cts. each.
4-inch pots, 35 cts. each.
4-inch pots, 35 cts. each.
rieties for this purpose, doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Grande (Leopard Plant).
Australis.
Next to the Boston Ferns, the Holly Fern | is the most satisfactory for apartment use; and this new va- | riety has made a place for itself in the front rank as a decorative plant. Its foliage is of rich, glossy dark green; the pinnz or leaflets, beside being wavy or undulated on the edges, are also deeply cut or toothed, giving the plant a 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 50 cts.
A pretty form of the Hare’s-foot fern, with shiny bright green The original type with long 4-inch pots, 75 cts.; 6-inch pots, $1.50 each.
A splendid compact variety of Specimen plants in 6-inch pots,
A splendid decorative sort with narrow cut dark green The most distinct and desirable of the many crested
An old favorite of rapid growth with rich green foliage.
Of compact habit, forming a very symmetrical plant. 23-inch pots, 15 cts.; 4-inch pots,
FERNS FOR FERN DISHES
We have at all times a good supply of the most desirable va- 2k-inch pots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per
FARFUGIUM
This is an extremely ornamental] plant. Its large, circular leaves, thickly spotted with creamy white and yellow, make it wonderfully effective for room It likes a soil of loam and mucky matter, half and half, with a good deal of water. Ample provision, how- ever, should be made for drainage. Once a month apply a fertilizer, as it is a gross feeder when allowed to have its way. Keep it in the shade. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
FICUS (Rubber Plant)
A rapid growing, compact, free-branching variety with small, leathery, dark-green leaves. Very attractive when grown in bush form. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. Larger plants, $1.00 and $2.00 each.
Elastica. The well-known Rubber plant. 4-inch pots, 10 inches high, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pots, 20 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each.
Utilis. Entirely distinct and unlike the popular Rubber Plant, yet possessing the same hardiness. The leaves are thick and leathery, from 2 to 10 inches long, one half as wide, of a rich holly green, with midrib and principal veins of an ivory-white. Strong plants, $1.00 and $2.00 each.
FITTONIA Trailing plants, with handsome variegated foliage, most useful in the conservatory for planting on surface of pots or tubs con- taining specimen plants.
decoration.
Argyroneura. Vivid green, with network of pure white veins. 25 cts. each.
Verschaffelti. Bronzy-green, with pink variegation. 25 cts. each,
The ee : f ; og
Ficus Evastica (Rubber Plant
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GENISTA
Fragrans. A most desirable spring-flowering plant, producing its fragrant, bright, golden-yellow flowers in the greatest profusion. As a window-plant of easiest culture it is unsurpassed. Especially desirable for Easter decoration. Fine plants in 4-inch pots. Flowering size. 50 cts. each.
MARANTA
' Beautiful variegated foliage plants, suitable for the warm conservatory. Alberti. Deep green foliage, with light green mosaic-like markings.
75 cts, each.
Rosea Lineata. Rich deep green leaves beautifully variegated with many narrow lines of a soft salmon-rose, 75 cts. each.
OPHIOPOGON Jauburan Variegatus. A pretty variegated foliage plant, useful either as a pot plant for the window or for planting out in summer; its narrow, dark green foliage is prettily striped with gold, and during July and Au- gust spikes of blue flowers add to its beauty. 50 cts. each.
PALMS
These are one of our leading specialties. See list on page 32.
: PANDANUS ‘screw Pine) Veitchi. One of the finest decorative plants for the house; PLUMBAGO
graceful foliage, broadly striped with cream while on a green : ‘ : ; ground, 4-inch pots, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, $2.50 each. Coceinea Superba. elon: goo 18 inches high, and pro duces long spikes of showy satiny carmine flowers. A fine
5 PASSIFLORA (Passion Flower) pot plant for the window garden. 25 cts, each. Princeps. This is one of the best greenhouse climbers, a rare and showy variety with bright red flowers. 50 cts. each.
PHYLLOCACTUS SANSEVIERIA
Beautiful flowering plants closely allied to the Cacti, with ey Tap ic a a renee hie wauety) ti sddien (Othe venir
MARANTA
thornless leaf-like stems. The flowers, which often measure 8 egation shown in the ordinary sort, hes a band of creamy inches in diameter, are long, somewhat trumpet-shaped, con- yellow varying from } to 4 inch or more in width on each sisting Cee rows of ee ie et pee fom tae edge of the leaves, which adds greatly to its decorative effect. waxy white to deep crimson, and are freely produced on welli- Aa A ave
ripened stems in spring. They are of easy culture, should be BREMEN Se) Bood eae Dee ee einen et $1.00 confined to small pots and sparingly watered. We offer a choice each. Larger plants in 5-inch pots, $1.50 each; 6-inch pots, selectionof 12 named varieties. 50. cts. each. Set of 12 for $5.00. $2.50 each.
STIGMAPHYLLON CILIATUM (Brazilian Golden, or Orchid Vine)
One of the prettiest tender climbers in cultivation, with large yellow, orchid-like flowers, pro- duced very freely during the summer months. It is especially adapted for training over the pillars or on the walls of a conservatory, but will do equally well in the open air during the summer. 25 cts. each.
STEPHANOTIS Floribunda. One of the most charming hothouse climbers, growing rapidly, with long, glossy, deep green foliage, and producing clusters of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. $1.00 each.
SWAINSONA
Galegifolia Alba. A most desirable everblooming plant, with pure white Sweet Pea- like flowers, produced in sprays. Its easy culture, freedom of bloom and the grace and beauty of the flower and plant makes it popular. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
THUNBERGIA
Harrisi, A splendid winter flowering green-house climber, with showy light-blue flowers with creamy-white throat. 50 cts. each.
Erecta. A greenhouse shrub, flowering almost the year round, bearing large, showy, deep purple flowers, with orange-yellow throat, a most satisfactory plant for the window garden. 50 cts. each.
VIBURNUM Tinus. A pretty greenhouse shrub commonly known as Lauristinus, producing large SANsBVIEKIA ZEYLANICA LAURENTI trusses of white flowers early in the spring. 50 cts. each.
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STR OPANI GARDEN GREENHOUSE PLAN TSMR LLL
PALMS FOR HOME ADORNMENT
No collection of plants is complete without palms. Their bold, majes- tic, yet graceful foliage lends a grandeur and magnificence that cannot be obtained by any other class of plants, and no decoration, whether in the conservatory, hall or sitting room, is complete without them.
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Areca Lutescens. One of the most graceful and beautiful Palms in cultivation; the foliage is of a bright, glossy green, with yellow stems..
3 inch pots, bushy plants, 12 to 15 inches high............. $ 50 each 4 6 ‘6 “ec es 5 rtomlSisaes SOT in Sree ee Lees i dae 5G “ <i Sito tec EPA omit cee 1 50S ss GCM Om GN Oe once 250 «
Cocos Australis. In general habit similar to Phcenix Canariensis with heavy, glaucous, green foliage, gracefully recurved. A valuable deco-
rative variety and also useful for lawn decoration in summer, standing exposure to the hottest sun. :
12 inch tubs, 42 inches high............ $20 00 each
gy eet se Wo eagc0009 HO0¢ 30 00 *
Cocos Weddeliana. The most graceful and elegant of all Palms. Its slender, erect stem is freely furnished with its gracefully arching leaves, of a rich green color. The sizes offered are admirable for fern dishes, Young plants in 2} inch pots, 35 cts. each; 3-inch pots, 12 inches high,
. 50 cts. each.
Kentia Beimoreana. The Kentias are the hardiest palms in cultiva- vation. They are of slow growth, and are less affected by the dust and dry atmosphere of the house than any others. The variety here
offered is of dwarf, spreading habit, with fine rich, dark
green foliage.
ARECA LUTESCENS
Kentia Forsteriana. This splendid variety is very similar to K. Belmoreana, but of stronger growth, with broader,
heavier foliage. bash sey Tigh BE aa fon pee ee anti Inch Pcts_ Inches High Each Inch Pots Inches High Each : 12 ..6 50 6 20 ..$3 00 ‘ ea en ee oO aasea tc 4 Ipc asa a owe oa ee 5) Mavsime VIG) 3 eer O) = eee 5 24 t=. 200 5) 18 .. 2 00 7 26 .. 7 50
Kentia Forsteriana (J/ade-up Plants). These are speci- mens made by planting several plants together; very useful decorative specimens.
Inches High Each Inch Tubs Inches High Each
6-inch pots 30 ..$4 00 TOP wedge = $207-00 7 ‘“ tubs 86 .. 7 50 0% = 54 mre 5 E00 Tin eSiaass 40 ..10 00 120 60 eee: 35).00 Bo « 42 ..12 50 122 66a 5150800 Bo « 45°) 2 3t500 1 PS GeeEE OD
Kentia Sanderiana. A pretty collection Palm of elegant, graceful habit, with narrow pinnez. 3-inch pots, 18 to 24 inches high, $2.00 each.
Phoenix Canariensis. We have a nice stock of large plants of this useful decorative Palm.
12-inch tubs, 46 to 50 inches high...... $15 00 each
Phoenix Roebeleni. The most graceful of the Phcenix, and a Palm which has become one of the most popular for room decoration. The plant is of vigorous growth, and its grace- fully, recurving leaves, with very narrow dark green pinnz give it a lightness and airiness not surpassed, if equalled, by Cocos Weddeliana; at the same time it is as hardy as a Kentia, succeeding admirably as a house plant.
38-inch pots, fine young plants...................- $ 50 each
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Specimens in 7-inch tubs, 2 feet high............. 500 * a6 Sr Sg ve i oat SY)
Pheenix Zeylanica. A pretty, compact growing form of the Date Palm. It might be termed a miniature Phcenix Re- —— : clinata. 6-inch pots, $2.50 each. Mapeg-ue Prant oF Kentia FoRSTERIANA
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DREER’S SELECT
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS
HE popularity of these Old Fashioned Hardy Garden Flowers is not at all surprising when we consider the many varied and pleasing changes which takes place throughout the grow- ing season in a well arranged hardy border, in which every week, yes, almost every day,
brings forth something fresh and new, We list in this Catalogue only such sorts which can be set out in the autumn. For a complete list of varieties, see our Annual Garden Book issued early in January.
, COLLECTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIALS For customers who are not acquainted with the various varieties, we offer the following collec-
tions, in varieties strictly of our selection, in good, strong roots, that will, with little care, keep
the garden gay with flowers from the time frost leaves the ground until late in autumn:
12 Varieties, our selection......... ....$2 50 | 50 Varieties, our selection,........... $8 00
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ACHILLEA (nilfoil, or Yarrow) Bees Pick, a
Ptarmica Fl. Pl. ‘‘ Boule de Neige.’’ An improved form of the popular Sy oe
‘* Pearl;’’ flowers more perfect in form. ? ; Vee. —-— ‘‘ The Pearl.’’ Pure white; flowers all summier. Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut, deep green foliage;
flowers pink; in dense heads, all summer; 18 inches, Tomentosa ( Woolley Yarrrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow
flowers in a multitude of flat heads during June; 12 inches.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 4 sorts, 85 cts.
ACONITUM (Monkshood or Helmet Flower)
Aconites form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting under trees or in shady or semi-shady positions,
Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very large pale blue flowers in September and October.
Sparks’ Variety. The darkest blue of all; 30 inches high; flowers in June.
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.
AJUGA (Bugle) seen Genevensis. Variable blue flowers AconituM during May, Reptans rubra. A useful plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground particularly in shady positions, as under trees where grass will not grow, large
spikes of purplish-blue flowers in May. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
ALYVSSUM (Mad-wort)
Rostratum. Bright golden-yellow flowers in June and July; 1 foot. Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Rockmadwort). An indispensable plant for the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high, and pro- ducing in May masses of broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ; $18.00 per 100.
AMSONIA
Salicifolius. A stout Shrub-like plant growing about 2 feet high, with ter- minal spikes of light steel-blue flowers desirable to intersperse in clumps in the front row of the shrubbery border. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
ANCHUSA (Alkanet)
Italica Dropmore Variety. A grand improvement on the old Italica; beau- tiful rich blue flowers produced with remarkable freedom throughout the en- tire summer; 6 to 6 feet high.
: : — Opal. Similar to the above, but lustrous light blue in color.
ANCHUSA Iratica, DRopmorE VARIETY 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100
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USHA HARDY PERENNIAL PIANTS /
AQUILEGIA (Columbine)
Old favorite spring and early summer-blooming plants, growing about
2 feet high, that succeed in any ordinary garden soil.
Dreer’s Long-spurred Mixed Hybrids. This is the most ad- mired type of Columbines. The plants are of strong, thrifty growth. The flowers of largest size vary in color through charming tones of cream, pink, lavender, blue, white, red, etc., hardly any two being exactly alike.
Dreer’s Long-spurred Pink Shades. A special selection of the greatly admired pink shades of this most popular type.
Canadensis. The native bright red and yellow variety, and one of the brightest.
Chrysantha. Bright yellow long-spurred flowers.
Ceerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Bright blue and white long- spurred flowers.
Flabellata Nana Alba. A dwarf growing, pure white.
Helenz. Large blue flowers and white corolla,
Nivea Grandiflora. A splendid robust large pure white.
Vulgaris (Common Huropean Columbine). Violet-blue.
Price. Any of the above, 30 cts.-each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One each of the 9 sorts for $2.00.
ARABIS (Rock Cress)
Alpina, One of the most desirable of the very early spring-flowering plants that is especially adapted for edging and for the rock garden, but does equally well in the border, forming a dense carpet, completely covered with pure white flowers. It is nice for cutting, and lasts for a long time in bloom. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
ARMERIA< (Sea Pink or Thrift)
Attractive dwarf plants that will succeed in any soil, forming evergreen tufts of bright green foliage, from which innumerable flowers appear in dense heads, on stiff, wiry stems, from 9 to 12 inches high.
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AQUILEGIA (COLUMBINE)
They flower more or less continuously from early spring until
late in the fall. Very useful in the rockery. oe ARTEMISIA LACTIFLORA
Formosa Rosea. Light rose color. : (Hawthorn-scented Mugwort) =
Laucheana Rosea. Bright rose. This comparatively new introduction from China is a most 25 cis. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. effective flowering plant, with erect stems 33 to 43 feet high,
clothed with elegantly cut dark green foliage, and terminated by panicles of Hawthorn-scented creamy white Spiraea-like light and graceful flowers. It is at its best from the latter part of August to the end of September, and is par- ticularly valuable on this account, being unlike any other plant in bloom at that time. (See cut.) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100,
ASCLEPIAS Tuberosa (Butterfly Weed). One of the showiest of our native perennials; 2 feet high, and producing from July to September heads of orange-colored flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
NEW JAPANESE HARDY ASTER Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species which has attracted much attention in our grounds the past four seasons by its unique habit of growth. its great florif- erousness, and its lateness in flowering. It forms a circular cushion-like plant 23 feet across the centre of the plant, rarely exceeding 9 inches in height, ‘gradually tapering to 8 or 4 inches at the outside; the flowers, of delicate, soft mauve, with silvery white reflections, measure over 1} inches in diameter, and are produced in such lavish profusion as to completely cover the plants; the blooms begin to expand early in October, but are not at their best until November. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
TWO NEW HARDY ASTERS
Maggie Perry. Very large flowers, frequently 24 inches across, loosely arranged in large trusses, of a pleasing tone of soft mauve. One of the most distinct and striking novelties in this family, and probably the forerunner of a new type.
Perry’s White. Undoubtedly the finest white Michaelmas Daisy yet introduced, perfect in habit of growth and remarkably free-flowering. The stout stems of a bronzy-crimson color are well branched and covered with well shaped flowers 23 inches across, with broad white petals and golden centre; after full development this centre changes to a maroon-crimson, the flower then forcibly reminding one of a Cineraria.
ARTEMISIA LACTIFLORA Either of the above varieties, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
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BOLTONIA (False Chamomile)
A showy native hardy perennial plant with large, single Aster- like flowers; in bloom during the summer and autumn months, and with its thousands of flowers open at one time produces a very showy effect. Asteroides. Pure white; very effective; 5 to 7 feet. Latisquama. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet,
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
CALLIRHOE (Poppy Mallow) ahs Involucrata. An elegant trailing plant, with finely-divided foliage and large saucer-shaped flowers of bright, rosy-crimson, with white centres, which are produced all summer and fall. 25 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. CAMPANULAS, OR BELLFLOWERS
Indispensable, hardy garden flowers, of much variety of form, They like a good, rich soil, and last much longer in bloom if planted in a half shady place.
Carpatica (Carpathian Harebeli). A pretty species growing in compact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear blue; held erect on wiry stems. It begins blooming in June, continuing until October. As an edging for a hardy border or for the rockery it is unsurpassed.
— Alba. A pure white form of the above.
Grosseki. Produces its dark-blue flowers all summer; 2 feet.
Lactiflora. Pale blue flowers during July and August. 24 feet.
Latifolia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers; May and June; 3 feet. ;
Medium (Canterbury Bells). We can supply this popular old-
fashioned favorite in choice mixed colors.
Harpy Asters, or Micuartmas Datsigs Persicifolia Alba (Peach Bells). Pure white flowers in June Hearn L dding bell-shaped f h d Punctata. arge nodding bell-shaped flowers, white spotte HARDY ASTERS eee ee : (Michaelmas Daisies, or Starworts) Pyramidalis (Chimney Bell-flower). The most conspicuous These are among the showiest of our late-flowering hardy of all, forming a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded plants, giving a wealth of bloom during September and October, with large salver-like porcelain-blue flowers in August. a season when most other hardy flowers are past, and for the | Trachelium (Coventry Bells). Purple flowers June and best effect should be planted in masses of one color. July; 3 feet. Feltham Blue. A pretty aniline blue, very free; 23 feet. Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 Lzvis floribunda. Light heliotrope; 4 feet. per 100.
Nove angliz. Bright violet-purple; 4 feet.
—— Lil Fardell. Bright mauve; 4 feet.
— —Roseus. Bright purplish-mauve; 4 feet.
— — Cleopatra. Light heliotrope; 5 feet. _
Novi Belgii Climax. One of the showiest, with pyramidal spikes of large light lavender-blue flowers; very free; 5 feet.
— — White Climax. A counterpart of above with white flowers; 5 feet.
— — St. Egwin. A pleasing soft rosy-pink, very free; 3 to 4 feet.
Snowflake. Very free, pure white; 18 inches.
Tataricus. Distinct large bluish-violet; very late; 6 feet.
Top Sawyer. Clear parma violet; 4 feet.
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties for $2.50.
DWARF ALPINE ASTERS
Alpinus. Indispensable for the rockery or edge of hardy borders; grows 6 to 10 inches high, and bears large showy bluish-purple flowers in May and June.
— Albus. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers.
Sub-coeruleus. Forms a dense tuft of leaves, from which issue many leafless stems 12 inches high, bearing in June and July massive bluish- violet flowers 3 inches in diameter.
Price. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 3 sorts, 75 cts.
BAPTISIA (False Indigo)
Australis. A strong-growing plant, about 2 feet high, with dark green, deeply cut foliage, and spikes of dark blue flowers in June and July. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
BOCCONIA (Plume Poppy, or Tree Calandine)
Cordata. A noble hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, and admirably adapted for planting in the shrubbery borders, centre of beds, and in bold groups in any position. It will grow in any soil or situation, attaining 6 to 8 feet in height; flowers creamy-white in terminal panicles ~ during July and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. BoLTon1a
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Indian.
Viola.
Price.
SuHasta Datsy ALASKA
HARDY BORDER CARNATIONS
Choice mixed seedlings produced from seed supplied by a specialist in this popular flower. We supply strong plants that will furnish an abundance of flowers next season, 25 cts. each $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
CASSIA (American Senna) Marilandica. A plant growing from three to four feet high, bushy, with large panicles of bright yellow, curiously-shaped flowers in abundant axillary clusters from July to August. The beautiful pinnate light green foliage is very pleasing. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. CENTAUREA (Uardheads or Kacpuceds) Hirta nigra variegata (Variegated Button Weed). Vari-
egated green and gold foliage, and during July and August purple flowers; 2 feet.
Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 18 inches. Macrocephala. Large thistle-like golden-yellow flowers; useful for cutting and
showy in the border; July and August; 3} feet.
Montana (Perennial Corn Flower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-
blue flowers from July to September. —Alba. Large white variety of the above.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 5 sorts, $1.25.
CEPHALARIA (Roundheads)
Alpina. When fully established attains a height of 6 feet, bearing in June and July delicate sulphur yellow flowers, not unlike the flowers of
Scabiosa. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
CERASTIUM (snow in Summer) Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing plant, with silvery foliage and white flowers in June, suitable for the rockery, or for carpeting dry, sunny spots. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
CHELONE (Shell Flower)
Handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high, and bear- ing numerous spikes of large flower heads, during the summer and fall,
Glabra Alba. Terminal spikes of creamy-white flowers. Lyoni. Heads of showy purplish-red flowers.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
CIMICIFUGA (Snake Root)
Racemosa. A handsome native species, bearing in July and August spikes of pure white flowers; well suited for the border, or for naturalizing; 4 to 6 feet. 35 cts.
each; $3.50 per doz.
Dreer’s Garden Chrysanthemums We offer twelve splendid varieties of these popular plants, giving a full range of colors. Require protection in winter. The most satisfactory method is to carry them over in a cold frame. Captain R. H. Cook. Early large button, color clear deep rose. Cranfordia. Large Aster-flowered, deep golden-yellow. Globe d’Or. Aster-flowered, lemon- yellow with darker shadings.
Aster-flowered, of good size, Indian-red.
Iva. Button-shaped, pretty light bronze.
Lilian Doty. Early, ball-shaped, silvery-rose. Little Dot. Early small button, mahogany crimson. Model of Perfection. Perfect button form, white. Nio. _Shell-pink, shading to white.
October Gold. Aster-flowered, rich orange-yellow. Medium sized button type, violet-rose. White Doty. Incurved pure white.
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Set of the 12 sorts for $2.00.
HARDY CHRYSANTHEMUMS Arcticum (Zhe Arctic Daisy). A perfect gem, producing masses of white flowers in September and October; 15 inches. Glory of Wayside. A form of Shasta Daisy coming into bloom by the middle of May, of compact, branching habit. Shasta Daisy ‘‘Alaska.’’ The finest Shasta Daisy, with blooms 43 to 5 inches across, of pure glistening white.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
SHRUBBY CLEMATIS
Recta, Grows from 2 to 3 fe t high, and produces fragrant pure white flowers in very large, showy clusters during June and July. 35 cts. each; $2 50 per doz.
COREOPSIS
Lanceolata grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy plants. The flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form and invaluable for cutting; blooms during the entire summer and autumn.
Delphinifolia. Pale yellow flowers with dark centres from July to September; a good border plant; 1 to 3 feet.
Rosea. Finely divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August and September numerous small pink flowers; useful in border or rockery; 1] foot.
25 cts. each; aa 50 per doz.; $15.00 Bee 100.
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Corrorsts LancEOLATA GRANDIFLORA ~
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DELPHINIUMS (Hardy Larkspurs)
These are deservedly one of the most popular subjects in the hardy border; of easiest culture; perfectly hardy. They will establish themselves in almost any garden soil, but respond quickly to liberal treatment. | Belladonna. The freest and most continuous blooming of all. Ne
The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is unequalled for deli-
cacy and beauty.
Bellamosum. This is a dark blue form of the popular light- »blue Belladonna, with which it is identical in habit of growth, freedom of bloom and other good qualities, but with intensely rich, deep blue flowers. Sax Chinense. A very pretty dwarf species, with fine feathery foli- : age and intense gentian-blue flowers in open panicles. : — Album. A pure white form of the above. » Formosum, The old favorite dark blue, with white centre. Mg Gold Medal Hybrids. Unquestionably the finest strain of we mixed Hybrids ever offered. The piants are of strong, vigorous vap él habit, with large flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 6 sorts for $1.25.
DIANTHUS Deltoides (Maiden Pink). A charming creeping variety, with pink flowers.
— alba. A pretiy white flowering form. Latifolius atrococcineus ( Hverblooming Sweet William). Produces all summer brilliant fiery crimson scarlet double flowers.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. (See also Hardy Gar- den Pinks and Sweet Williams).
Dielytra, or Dicentra Spectabilis( Bieed-
ing Heart, or Seal
Flower.) An old-
fashioned favorite;
its long racemes of graceful heart- shaped pink flowers are always attrac- tive; itis used lar- gely for forcing; and is perfectly at home in any part of the hardy border, and especially valu- able for planting in the shade. (See cut.) Strong clumps, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Formosa (Plumy Bleeding Heart). Adwarfer-growing species, with finely- cut ornamental foliage, growing about 15 inches high and producing its showy pink flowers from April to August. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
DICTAMNUS 6a: Plant) Fraxinella Alba. A very showy perennial, forming a bush about 24 feet in height, having fragrant foliage and spikes of attractive white flowers with deeper veins during June and July. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $18.00
per 100. DIGITALIS (Foxglove)
The Foxglove, old fashioned, dignified and stately during their period of flowering, dominate the whole garden. Gloxinizflora (Gloxinia-flowered). A beautiful strain of finely-spotted
varieties. We offer them in White, Purple, Rose or Miaed. Lanata. Odd-looking flowers; corolla gray, with creamy white tips.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
ECHINOPS (Globe Thistle) Sphzrocephalus. Interesting and showy thistle-like plants with globular heads of deep metallic blue flowers, which can be dried and remain attractive for a long time; 2 to 8 feet. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
EPIMEDIUM (Barren-wort, Bishop’s Hat)
Dwarf growing plants, 8 to 10 inches high, with leathery foliage and panicles of interesting flowers; the foliage of all the varieties offered below assumes the most beautiful tints of color in autumn.
Muschianum Rubrum. Rosy-red. Niveum. Dwarf, early, pure white. Sulphureum. Fine yellow. Violacea. Rich violet.
Dretytra Specrasivis (Bleeding Heart)
Detpuinium BELLADONNA (Everblooming Hardy Larkspur) 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 4 sorts for $1.00.
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GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower)
Grandiflora. One of the showiest and most effective hardy plants, grow- ing about two feet high; beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous col- oring. The centre is dark red-brown, while the petals are variously marked with rings of brilliant scarlet-crimson, orange and vermilion. Excellent for cutting. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
GERANIUM (Crane’s Bill)
Platypetalum. Large rosy-purple flowers in June. 18 inches. Sanguineum. A desirable plant with pretty cut foliage and bright crim- son flowers, blooms the entire season. 18 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
GILLENIA (Bowman’s Root)
Trifoliata, A strong-growing perennial; admirable for the border or for use in connection with shrubs, with handsome trifoliate foliage and numerous white flowers, tinged with pink; July; 3 feet. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome grass, with nar- row glaucous silvery foliage; 15 to 18 inches. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, with very narrow foliage; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves,
GartLtarpia GRANDIFLORA striped green, white and often pink or yellow. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. Eulalia Japonica Zebrina (Zebra Grass). The long ERYNGIUM (sea Holly) blades of this variety are marked with broed yellow bands Amethystinum. A most ornamental plant, 2 to 3 feet high. across the leaf. It makes a very attractive specimen plant The finely-cut, spiny foliage and the beautiful thistle-like for the lawn; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
heads are of glistening amethystine blue. Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). This
Planum. Steel-blue heads of bloom, variety grows about 4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. green; while the cylindrical flower heads, carried well above the foliage, are tinged with bronze purple, one of the most A toia URAL CRIM ; valuable hardy grasses. 25 cts. each; $2,50 per doz.
ctor hee ( tee a ‘). hi ee a eee P aie Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata (Variegated Ribbon strong, free growth, 3 to 33 feet high, with minute white Grass, or Gardeners Garter). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per
flowers in dense heads; splendid for cutting; August and BG Y ‘ : s pa OUP, September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. ee
EUPHORBIA (Milk Wort)
Corollata (lowering Spurge). A most showy and useful native plart, growing about 18 inches high; and bearing from June till August um bels of pure white flowers with a small green eye. 25 cts. each; $2.5) per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
CHOICE HARDY FERNS
Suitable positions for Hardy Ferns are to be found in almost every gar den, With few exceptions they do best in a shady or semi-shady posi” tion in rich, well-drained soil, where they can be watered during dry weather. Where the soil is clayey, incorporate a liberal quantity of leaf- mould or other loose material to make it friable. We give after each va- riety the average height of growth in inches.
Adiantum Pedatum (Hardy Maiden Hair). 8 to 12 in.
Aspidium Acrostichoides (Wood Fern). 12 in.
— Marginale (Hvergreen Wood Fern). 12 to 24 in.
— Goldieanum (Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in.
— Spinulosum, 12 to 15 in.
Asplenium Filix=foemina Multifidum. 12 to 15 in.
— — Setigerum. 15 to 18 in.
— — Cragi Laciniatum. 15 to 18 in.
Dicksonia Punctilobula (Gossamer Fern). 24 to 36 in.
Lastrea Chrysoloba. 12 in.
— Filix-mas (Male Fern). 18 to 24 in.
Onoclea Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). 24 to 36in.
Osmunda Claytonia (Flowering Fern). 24to 36in. 50 cts. each.
— Cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). 24 to 36 in. 60 cts. each.
— Regalis (Royal Fern). 24to36in. 50 cts. each,
Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.;- $18.00 per 100. Set of 15 varieties, $3.50. EupaTor1uM AGERATOIDES
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GYPSOPHILA (Baby's Breath)
The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny position, and on ac- count of their gracefully arranged large panicles of minute flowers should
be in every garden,
Cerastioides. A fine variety for the rockery, growing but 3 inches high, and producing from June to August small white flowers marked with pink.
Paniculata, A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not found in any other perennial. When in bloom during July and August it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much through, of minute pure white flowers, forming a beautiful gauze-like
When cut it is exquisite in combination with other
appearance, flowers.
Paniculata FI. Pl. This is the comparatively new double-flowering
form of Baby’s Breath. 450 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small
white flowers in July and August,
Price. Except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per
100. HELEN IUM (Sneeze Wort)
All of these are desirable border plants, succeeding in any soil in a sunny location, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, useful for cutting, each species covering a long-blooming season. Autumnale Rubrum. Robust growing; 3 to 4 feet high,
with bright terra-cotta red flowers in August and September.
GypsoPHILA PANICULATA
HELIANTH US (Hardy Sunflower)
The perennial sunflowers are among the most effective hardy plants for large borders for planting among shrubbery, or as clumps on the lawn. They are remarkably free-flowering, will succeed in any soil, and are invaluable for decorative purposes,
Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers during the
late summer. and fail months; 5 to to 6 feet.
Hoopesi. Pure orange-yellow flowers, 24 inches across, and the earliest to flower, coming in early in June and continuing
throughout the summer; 2 feet.
Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with large purplish
black cone; Auzust and September; 4 feet.
Riverton Gem. Old gold, changing to wall-flower red;
August and September; 3} feet.
Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One
each of the 6 varieties, $1.00.
Hevenium
or as cut flowers during the summer and autumn.
Giganteus. A native variety, with medium-sized bright canary- yellow flowers in September and October; 6 feet.
Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden- yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during October, when all others have finished flowering; invaluable for cutting; 5
| - to 7 feet.
Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers with downy white foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 feet.
Orgyalis. A tall variety, 6 feet high, with medium-sized sin- gle golden-yellow flowers during September.
Rigidus Japonicus. One of the most desirable varieties, begin- ning to bloom early in July and continuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark centre; 5 feet,
Wolley Dod. The best of the September flowering varieties, with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 6 feet.
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz,; $18.00 per 100. One each of the 6 sorts for $1.25.
HELIANTHEMU™M (Rock, or Sun Rose) Exceedingly pretty low-growing evergreen plants, forming broad clumps, and which during their flowering season, July to September, are quite hidden by a mass of bloom; well adapted for the front of the border, the rockery, or a dry, sunny bank. Choice mixed varie- ties, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
HELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower)
Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower earlier in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding three feet in height; very valuable for cutting.
Pitcheriana. Flowers deep golden-yellow, about 2 inches in diameter, of very thick texture.
Scabra Excelsa. Double golden-yellow tlowers closely resem- bling a Zinnia. Price, 30 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
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Blames HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS (Mule)
HEMEROCALLIS (Yellow Day Lily)
Popular hardy plants belonging to the Lily family. They succeed every- where, and it should be in every border of old fashioned hardy plants. Dumortieri. Flowers of soft, rich yellow, exterior bronzy-orange; in June
and July.
Flava (Yellow Day Lily). Large fragrant lemon-yellow flowers during July and August; 3 feet.
Fulva (Twony Day Lily). Tawny orange-colored flowers, excellent for planting among shrubbery; blooms in July and August.
Gold Dust. Very large golden-yellow flowers in July and August.
Kwanso FI. PI, The double flowering Tawny Day Lily.
Luteola (Golden Day Lily). Bright golden-yellow with Indian. / yellow shadings. P ee
Thunbergi. Sweet-scented buttercup-yellow flowers on 4 feet high stems in August and September. -
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 7 varieties, $1.50.
HIBISCUS (Mallow)
Desirable border plants, growing 4 feet high, with large foliage and large showy flowers of delicate coloring, produced during the entire summer.
New Giant-flowering Marshmallows. A wonderfully improved form in which the colors have been intensified, and flowers of enormous size, fre- quently 10 to 12 inches in diameter, have been developed. We offer three distinct colors, Red, Pink and White, in strong two-year flowering roots. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. One of each for $1.00.
Mallow Marvels. Flowers of enormous size in the richest shades of crimson, Hemerocattis or Day Lity pink and white. Sold in mixed colors only.
Moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow). Light rosy red, with Dreer’s Superb Hollyhocks darker eye. : c : Few hardy plants combine as man ood qualities as the
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Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; interspersing among shrubbery, they are invaluable. The $15.00 per 100. Hollyhock requires a deep, rich soil, well drained, and will
TRIS (Flags) See pages 22 and 23 repay any extra care. A slight protection during the winter
will be beneficial. Double White, Newport Pink, Rose, Yellow, Maroon and Red. Fringed Allegheny. Mixed colors. Single [lixed Colors. Very artistic flowers. Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. ;-$18.00 per 100.
Hypericum ‘st. John’s-wort)
Moserianum. A most desirable border plant, of free and graceful habit. It is marvelously free-flowering, of large size, measuring from 2 to 24 inches in diameter; in color a rich golden-yellow, which is rendered still more effec- tive by the numercus yellow stamens and crimson an- thers, and |blcoms continuously the entire season; 2 feet. 30 cts. each: $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
IBERIS (Hardy Candytuft) Sempervirens. Most desirable dwarf plants, 8 to 10 inches, with evergreen foliage, com- pletely hidden with dense heads of pure white flowers in early spring. 265 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15. 00 per 100.
LIATRIS Blazing Star, or Gay Feather)
Pycnostachya. Most showy native plants, large spikes of rosy-purple flowers from July to September; 5 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
LOBELIAS
Handseme border plants, thriving in any ordinary gar- den soil, hut preferring a moist, deep loam, where they will uot suffer from drought. Few plents are more effec- tive at their season of bloom, from July to September. Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Rich, fiery cardinal
flowers. ‘ Syphilitica Hybrida (Great Lobelia). Large spikes of flowers varying from blue to
pure white; July to September. 95 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Hiptscus a New Giant MarsHMaLLow
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AUAIMASIUE, HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS fi
MONARDA (Bergamot)
Showy plants growing from 2 to 3 feet high, succeeding in any soil or position, with aromatic foliage, and producing their bright flowers during July and August.
Didyma Cambridge Scarlet ( Oswego Tea). Brilliant crimson-scarlet. — Rosea (Bee Balm). A pretty rose-colored form,
—Violacea. Bright amzranth-red.
Fistulosa Alba ( Wild Bergamot). A white-flowered variety.
25 cis. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Theset of 4 varieties, $1.00.
MYOSOTIS (Forget-Me-Not) Palustris Semperflorens. A variety that is hardly ever out of flower; useful in a shady spot in the border. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
CGENOTHERA (Evening Primrose) A rare, pure white variety.
Bright yellow; 18 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
PEONIES. ‘See page 26. PACH YSANDRA
Terminalis. Grows 6 to 8 inches high, forming broad mats of bright glossy green foliage. Valuable as a ground cover; does well under trees where grass will not grow. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue)
Most useful perennials, either for the border or rockery. Barbatus Torryeii. Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; height 3 to 4 feet. Digitalis. Large spikes of long purple-white flowers, with purple
throats, during June and July; 2 to 8 feet. Heterophyllus. Large azure-blue flowers in summer; 2 feet. Pubescens.|- Bright rosy-purple.; July and August; 18 inches. Smalli. Rosy-carmine flowers in early summer; | foot. Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
5 sorts, $1.25.
PHWYVSALIS (Chinese Lantern Plsnt)
Francheti. An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry,
forming dense bushes about 2 feet high, producing freely its
Speciosa. Youngi.
One each of the
Mownarpa DipymMa
LUPINUS POLYPHYLLUS (Lupine)
Effective plants, producing large spikes of flowers; blooming in May and June. They require only well-prepared garden
bright orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits; highly interesting. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz..
soil and to be kept watered in dry weather. 3 feet. Polyphyllus. Clear blue. PHWSOS’TEGIA (False Dragon Head) — Albus. A white variety of above. One of the most beautiful of our mid-summer flowering per- — Rosea... A combination of light and dark shades of | ennials, forming dense bushes 3 to 4 feet high, bearing spikes pink. ts is of delicate tubular flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Virginica. Bright, but soft pink. —Alba. Pure white; very fine. LYCHNIS (Campion) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. All the Lychnis are of the easiest culture, and this, in addition to their dA brightness, has brought them into high favor. 3 Chalcedonica.. A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant orange-scarlet; i
grows 2 to 3 feet high and blooms all summer. — Alba. A white-flowered form. Haageana. Brilliant orange-scarlet. Viscaria, Double Red. Forms a dense tuft of evergreen foliage, and in June sends up spikes of handsome, double, deep red fragrant flowers. Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
LYSIMACHIA
Ciliata (Fringed Loose Strife). Grows 2 feet high; yellow flowers in July.
Fortunei. A neat variety, growing about 18 inches high, with dense up- right spikes of white flowers in August.
Nummularia (Creeping Jenny, or Moneywort). Valuable for planting under trees or shrubs where grass will not grow. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100.
Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
LYTHRUM
Roseum.Superbum (Rose Loose Strife). A strong growing plant, 3to 4 feet high, producing large. spikes of rose-colored flowers from July to Sep- tember.. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
MERTENSIA (Blue Bells)
Virginica, An early spring-flowering plant, growing about 1 to 14 feet high with drooping panicles of handsome light-blue flowers, fading to clear pink; one of the most interesting of our native spring flowers. 25 cts. -each; $2.50. per doz.
PHYSOSTEGIA
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~ _. Dreer’s Superb Hardy Phlox
& (en Among hardy perennial plants no class is of more importance - Se a than the Phloxes, succeeding in almost any soil and position; and Sy =) aN Ne, flowering through a long season; and while they will continue in a d N ¥ good condition and flower freely for many years without attention, és = +: yet they respond quickly to and are improved by liberal cultivation. 2
cc a Twelve Varieties of Special Merit
ty ; be E Wa Beacon. Brilliant cherry-red, of very vigorous habit, . ay: ee or Baron Van Dedem. Brilliant cochineal-red, with salmon
shadings.
B. Comte. Brilliant rich French-purple.
Europa. White, with well defined crimson-carmine eye, individual flowers and trusses very large.
Elizabeth Campbell. Bright salmon-pink, with lighter shadings and dark red eye; one of the handsomest and most attractive.
Mrs. Jenkins. The best all-around pure white.
Mme. Paul Dutrie. Delicate lilac-rose, in tone like a soft pink Orchid; flowers large and borne in large panicles.
Professor Virchow. Bright carmine overlaid with bril- liant orange-scarlet.
R.P. Struthers. Bright rosy-carmine, with claret-red eye.
Rheinlander. A beautiful tone of salmon-pink, the color being intensified by a very decidea deep claret-red eye, with flowers and trusses of immense size.
Riverton Jewel. One of our own introductions that we particu- larly recommend. A lovely mauve rose illuminated by a brilliant carmine-red eye.
W. C. Egan. One of the best, a pleasing soft pink with large bright solferino-red eye.
Price. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. One each
Harpy PHLox of the 12 sorts for $3.00. e e e Standard Varieties Choice Hardy Phlox Albion. Pure white, with a faint red eye. Henry Murger. White with crimson-carmine centre. Australia. Bright claret-red. Jeanne d’Arc. A good late flowering pure white. Bacchante. Tyrian-rose, with a crimson-carmine eye. La Siecle. Light salmon-pink; dwarf. Bridesmaid. Pure white, with large crimson-carmine eye. La Vague. Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye. Carad d’Ache. Geranium-red, with old rose suffusion and | Louise Abbema. Very large pure white dwarf. white eye. Lumineaux. Bright rosy-crimson with carmine eye. Champs Elysee. A bright rosy-magenta; very effective. L’Esperance. Light lavender-pink with white centre. Crepuscule. White with delicate mauve suffusion and rosy- | Pacha. Deep pink suffused with red, carmine eye. purple eye. Rosenberg. Bright reddish-violet with blood-red eye. Eclaireur. Brilliant rosy-magenta, with lighter halo. Rynstrom. Effective carmine-rose color. Frau Anton Buchner. The largest flowering pure white | Sunshine. Aniline-red with crimson eye and light halo. variety. Wanadis. A pleasing mottling of white and light violet; very Frederick Passy. Luminous light mauve-pink, with distinct distinct. white centre, very large broad panicles. Widar. Light, reddish-violet, with a very large white centre, Glow. A bright richcarmine with salmon suffusion, blood-red eye. which intensifies and illuminates the color.
Price. Any of the above Standard Varieties, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. One each of the 24 varieties, $4.50. Early flowering Hardy Phlox
Miss Lingard. This grand white variety is one of the most popular sorts grown; it grows about 2 feet high and starts to bloom in May, continuing to flower until late in October. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Phlox Subulata (Mess, or Mountain Pink) Early spring-flowering pretty moss-like evergreen foliage, which is hidden under the masses of bloom. Excellent for the rockery or border, and invaluable for carpeting the ground or covering graves. Alba. Pure white. Lilacina. Light lilac. Rosea. Bright rose. 25 cts, eacn; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
VARIOUS PHLOXES
Ameena. The best variety for carpeting the ground, the rockery or the border; it grows but 4 inches high, and in spring is a sheet of rich bright pink flowers.
Divaricata Canadensis. One of our native species which is worthy of extensive planting, commencing to bloom early in April, and continuing through May, with large fragrant lavender flowers on stems 10 inches high.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
PHLox SusuLata (Moss Pink)
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HARDY GARDEN PINKS
Old favorites, bearing their sweet, clove-scented flowers in the They are indispensable
greatest profusion during May and June. for the edge of the-hardy-border-and for cutting. Delicata. Delicate soft pink.
Elsie. Bright rose with maroon centre.
Her Majesty.
1 foot.
Large pure white.
Homer. Rosy-red with dark centre. Juliette. White-laced crimson. Snow. A fine white.
White Reserve. An ever-blooming pure white.
Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. $1.50.
Mixed Hardy Garden Pinks.
and are preferred by some to the full, double sorts. $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
PLATY CODON
(Balloon Flower, or Japanese Bell-flower )
The Platycodons form neat branched bushes of upright habit, which
bear a continual succession of flowers from June to October.
Grandiflorum. — Album. A white-flowered form of the above.
Japonica Fl. PI. flowers appearing as a ten-pointed blue star.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz; $15.00 per 100.
PLUM BAGO (Lead-wort)
Larpentz. Of dwarf-spreading habit, growing 4 to 6 inches high; useful as an edging plant or for the rockery; covered with beautiful deep, blue flowers during the summer and fall months. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
POLEMONIUM (Jacob’s Ladder) Reptans. Useful border piants, about 12 inches high, suc- ceeding best in a partially shaded position; deep green, finely- cut foliage, and spikes of showy blue flowers in May or June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
OrtenTAL Poppy
Set of 7 sorts,
We offer a fine lot of seedlings grown from a very select strain, which should produce a good per- centage of double flowers. Those that come single are very pretty, 20 cts. each;
Deep blue-cupped, star-shaped flowers; 14 feet.
A pretty double, or rather duplex variety, the
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Harpy Garpen Pinks
POLYGON UM! (Knot-weed)
Compactum. Grows about 15 inches high, and during August and September the entire plant appears as a foamy mass of white flowers.
Brunonis. A fine plant for the rockery or border, with spikes of bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 1 foot.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
ORIENTAL POPPIES (Papaver Orientale) Autumn is the best time to plant the Oriental Poppies. We offer the best of the latest introductions and distinct standard varieties.
Goliath. Fiery scarlet.
Mrs. Perry. Salmon-rose.
Oriental Red. Rich orange-scarlet with dark centre.
Oriflamme. A large, gorgeous orange-scarlet.
Perry’s White. Pure satiny-white, with a crimson-maroon blotch at the base of each petal.
Gerald Perry. Apricot-pink, conspicuously blotched crimson.
Price. Any of the above, 35 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00. per 100. One each of the 6 sorts for $1.50.
POTENTILLA Cinguifoil)
Charming plants for the border, with brilliant single or double flowers produced in profusion from June to August; 18 inches. Atrosanguinea. Rich crimson, single.
Formosa. Single rosy red. William Rollison. Double mahogany suffused orange.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per dez.
PRIMULA Veris (Hnglish Cowslip). Plants grown from a choice strain of seed in mixed colors. Vulgaris. The true hardy English Primrose with yellow flowers.
25 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. PULMONARIA (Lunewort, Bethlehem Sage)
Angustifolia Azurea (Blue Cowslip, or Lungwort). The prettiest of the blue Cowslips; grows about a foot high, and one of the first to bloom in early spring, bearing attractive funnel-shaped, deep gentian-blue flowers; very desirable. 30 crs. each; $2.50 per doz.
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PyretHrum Hysripum
PYRETHRUM
Hybridum Single. In choicest mixture.
Uliginosum (Giant Daisy). Grows 4 to 5 feet high, and is covered with large white daisy-like flowers from July to September.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
RANUNCULUS (Crow-foot, Buttercup)
Acris FI. Pl. A double-flowered form of our common But- ter-cup; 2 feet; May and June.
Repens FI. Pl. (Bachelor’s Buttons), Masses of bright golden-yellow double flowers in May and June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
RUDBECKIA (Cone-Flower)
Indispensable plants for the hardy border; grow and thrive any- where, giving a wealth of bloom, which are well suited for cutting.
*¢Golden Glow.’’ § Produces masses of double golden-yellow
Dahlia-like flowers from July to September.
Maxima. An atrractive variety, growing 5 feet high, with large glaucous green leaves and bright yellow flowers 5 to 6 inches
across, June to September.
Newmani. Dark orange-yellow flowers, with deep purple cone,
borne on stiff, wiry stems, 3 feet high, July to October.
Nitida, ‘‘ Autumn Sun.’’ A showy single-flowering sort. It has long broad petals of a bright primrose-yellow; grows 5 to 6 feet
high, flowers from August to October.
Sub-tomentosa. A pyramidal, densely branched plant, 2} feet high, enveloped throughout the summer in a mass of brilliant
lemon-yellow flowers, with dark purple centre. Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 5 varieties, $1.15.
SAL WIA (Meadow Sage)
Azurea. Growing 2 to 3 feet high, producing during August and
Septeinber pretty sky-blue flowers in the greatest profusion.
Pitcheri. Similar to the above, but of more branching habit and
larger flowers of a rich gentian-blue color. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Filipendula (Drop-wo7t).
SCABIOSA
Japonica. Forms bushy plants 24 to 3 feet in height and bearing on long wiry stems beautiful lilac blue flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.-
SE DUM (Stone Crop)
Suitable for the rockery, carpet bedding, etc. S Acre ( Golden Moss). Foliage green; flowers bright yellow. Album. Sexangulare. Dark green foliage; yellow flowers. Sieboldi. Spurium Coccineum. A beautiful crimson-flowered sort. Spectabile. One of the prettiest, 18 inches high, with broad, light-
green foliage and immense heads of rose-colored flowers in fall.
— ‘¢Brilliant.’’ Rich amaranth-red variety of the above.- Stolonifera. One of the most desirable; flat succulent leaves; flowers purplish-pink; July and August; 6 inches.
Green foliage; white flowers.
Bright pink flowers in August and September.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. SILENE (atchfly)
- Shafta (Autumn Catchfly). A charming border or rock plant, growing from 4 to 6 inches high, with masses of bright pink flowers from July to October. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
SILPHIUM (Cup Plant, or Compass Flant)
Perfoliatum. A stately perennial; grows 5 to 7 feet high, with large single yellow sunflower-like blooms from July to September. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
SISYRINCHIUM1 (Satin Lily, or Blue Eyed Grass)
Bermudianum. A pretty early spring and fall flowering plant with blue flowers and grass-like foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
SPIR ZEA (Goat’s Beard, Meadow Sweet)
Numerous corymbs of white flowers during June and July, and pretty fern-like foliage.
Filipendula Fl. Pl. The double flowering form of the pre- ceding.
Palmata Elegans. A free-flowering, silvery-pink variety; 3 feet high; June and July.
Ulmaria FI. Pl. (Meadow Sweet). A double white form.
Price. 35 cts. each; $3 50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
SOLIDAGO Golden Rod) The varieties offered below are the most desirable of our na- tive Golden Rods. : Altissima. The giant of the family, attaining a height of 10 to 12 feet; with golden-yellow flowers in October. Golden Wings. The finest of all; 5 feet high with immense pan- icles of bright golden-yellow flowers from July to September. Virgaurea Compacta. Grows but 15 inches high; deep yellow flowers in August and September. Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Srpum SPECTABILE
NOT E.— All bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purch: ing charges. to value of order toe points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per eee to baintswese oF the Mise ccumteceaaes nee eae a
HENRY A DREERSY
ST A’TICE (Great Sea Lavender)
Latifolia. A most valuable plant either for the border or rockery, with tufts of leathery leaves and immense candelabra-like heads, frequently 14 feet igh and 2 feet across, of purplish-blue minute flowers during July and August. These, if cut and dried, last in perfect condition for months. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
STOKESIA (The Cornflower, or Stokes’ Aster)
Cyanea. A beautiful native hardy plant. Grows from 18 to 24 inches high, bearing freely from early in July until October, hand- some lavender-blue Cornflower-like blossoms, 4 to 5 inches across. It is of the easiest culture, and not only is it desirable as asingle . plant in the hardy border, but it can also be used with fine effect in masses or beds of any size.
Cyanea alba. White flowered form of above. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
SWEET WILLIAM (dianthus Barbatus) Newport Pink. Rich salmony-rose. Bright Scarlet. Effective color. Pure. White. Very large. Mixed. Containing all colors. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. '
THALICTRUM (Meadow Rue)
Dipterocarpum. A pretty and distinct species with flowers of a charming shade of lilac mauve. The plant is of strong growth, about 4 feet high; the dainty flowers produced in graceful sprays during August and September. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Glaucum. Fine cut glaucous foliage; bronzy-yellow flowers in June; 2 feet. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Sroxesi1a (Cornflower Aster)
THERMOPSIS | THYMUS (Thyme)
Caroliniana. A showy, tall-growing plant, attaining a height | Serpyllum hit : . ee A tt Breck of 8 feet, producing long spikes of yellow flowers in June and | PY OBate mountarn Thyme). Dee ae ae
July; 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
for the rockery, forming dense mats of dark green foliage and clouds of white flowers. — Splendens. Bright purplish-red flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
TRADESCANTIA (Spider Wort) Virginica. Produces purple flowers all summer, Ge _— Alba. A white flowered form. } 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
TUNICA
Saxifraga. A pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers; produced all summer; useful either for rockery or the border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
VALERIANA (valerian) Coccinea. Showy heads of reddish flowers; June to October; 2 feet. — alba. A white-flowered form. Officinalis (Hardy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy heads of rose-tinted white flowers during June and July, with delicious, strong heliotrope odor; 3 to 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
VERONICA (Speedwell)
Amethystina, Amethyst-blue flowers; July and August; 2 feet. Incana. Silvery foliage, amethyst-blue flowers, July and August; 1 foot. Longifolia Subsessilis. A pretty species, with blue flowers, produced on spikes
a foot long, continuing in bloom the entire summer and fall. Maritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to September; 2 feet. Repens. A dwarf creeping variety, with white tinted flowers in June. Rupestris. A fine traiting rock plant hidden in spring under a cloud of blue flowers. —-Alba. <A white flowered form of above. Spicata. Long spikes of bright blue flowers. 14 feet high. — Alba. A white flowered form of the above. — Rosea. A pretty rose flowered form. Virginica. Long spikes of white flowers in July and August; 8 to 4 feet.
Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz; $18.00 per 100.
VINCA (Periwinkle, or Trailing Myrtle) Minor. An excellent dwarf evergreen trailing plant that is used extensively for carpeting the ground under shrubs and trees or on graves, where it is too shady for other plants to thrive. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100;
$80.06 per 1000, WUCCA (Adam’s Needle)
panies Filamentosa. Broad sword-like foliage and 5 to 6 feet tall, branched spikes of Veronica LonGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS large, fragrant, drooping, creamy white flowers during June and July make it an
effective plant for all positions. 35 cts. each; $3 50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
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DORMANT FIELD-GROWN ROSES
FOR FALL PLANTING
Many experienced amateurs as well as expert professional growers give preference to fall planting for Roses. We are now booking orders for strong two-year-old budded field-grown plants of the varieties listed on this and the following three pages de- livery of which will be made as soon as the plants are properly ripened by frost, usually late in October or early November.
One of the advantages of getting Roses ina dormant condition is that the plants take up very littleroom and can be shipped to almost any distance without fear of loss, and at a minimum of cost. These dormant plants can readily be sent by Parcel Post. We will be pleased to deliver prepaid to destination any of the Roses offered at an additional cost of 10 per cent. of their value to cover special packing and Parcel Post charges.
Cultural leaflet giving concise instructions on the planting, care, pruning and protection of Roses will be mailed free on application.
Hardy Everbiooming Hybrid-Tea Roses
For garden culture the Hybrid-Tea Roses have now taken the foremost rank. They have been produced by crossing the free-flowering Tea Roses with other varieties, principally of the June-flowering or Hybrid Perpetual classes, thus combining not only the free-flowering habit of the Tea Rose with the rich and varied colors of the other classes, but also comparative hardiness.
Constance. Long orange-yellow buds of beautiful form, developing to a golden- yellow as they expand.
Duchess of Wellington. Intense saffron-yellow stained crimson, changing toa deep coppery-saffron yellow.
Edith Part. Rosy-red with salmony-copper suffusion at base of petals.
Etoile de France. Vivid crimson with darker shadings.
Florence Pemberton. Creamy white suffused with pink. ys Francis Score Key. Large double well formed flowers of a deep
ee | even red.
General McArthur. Rich crimson scarlet. | General Superior Arnold Janssen. Large globular flowers a] of a deep glowing carmine. George C. Waud. Vermilion with orange-red suffusion. Golden Emblem. Rich deep golden-yellow, beautifully formed long buds, delightfully fragrant, $1.50 each.
Golden Ophelia. Similar to Ophelia, but with dis- é tinct golden suffusion.
/ Gorgeous. Amber-yellow veined with reddish cop- per, large full flowers of exquisite form.
Grange Colomb. Soft ivory-white with salmon cen-
tre, large flowers.
Gruss an Teplitz. Rich scarlet shading toa velvety-crimson.
Hoosier Beauty. Intense, rich, dazzling, crimson-scarlet.
H. V. Machin. Intensely black-grained scarlet crimson.
Janet. Silky salmony-flesh developing to deep fawn. Very fragrant.
Jonkheer J. L. Mock. Large and of perfect form, of a deep imperial pink, the outside of the petals silvery-rose white.
Joseph Hill. A lovely shade of salmon-pink.
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. Soft pearly white, tinted
ae with lemon in the centre.
r= Killarney Queen. A sparkling cerise-pink color, shading lighter at the base of the petal.
Lady Alice Stanley. A beautiful shade of coral-rose, the inside of the petals shading to flesh-pink.
Lady Ashtown. Soft rose, shading to yellow at the base of the petals.
Lady Pirrie. Deep copper reddish-salmon, inside of petals apricot-yellow, flushed fawn and copper.
Lady Ursula. A magnificent Rose, a delightful tone of flesh pink, distinct from all others.
La Tosca. Beautiful silvery-pink, with deeper centre.
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Hisnip TA Ross Los ANGELES Laurent Carle. Deliciously scented, brilliant carmine flowers. Los Angeles. One of the finest Roses ever introduced. The Antoine Rivoire. Soft peach-flesh with deeper shadings. growth is very vigorous, and produces a continued succession Arthur R. Goodwin. Rich coppery-orange. Very free. of long-stemmed flowers of a luminous, flame-pink, toned Betty. Glowing coppery-rose. Very sweetly scented. with coral and shaded with translucent gold at the base of the Caroline Testout. Bright satiny-rose, with brighter centre. petals. In richness of fragrance it equals in intensity the Chateau de Clos Vougeot. Rich scarlet, shaded fiery-red, finest Marchal Neil. The buds are long and pointed, and changing to dark velvety crimson as the flowers expand. expand into a flower of mammoth proportions, while the $1.50 each. beauty of form and ever-increasing wealth of color is main- Columbia. Besides being one of the most popular winter tained from the incipient bud until the last petal drops. cut flowers it is also one of the good bedding sorts. A most | Louise Catherine Breslau. Shrimp-pink, passing to cop- pleasing shade of rose pink, delightfully fragrant. pery-orange, shaded chrome-yellow.
Price. Any of the Hybrid-Tea Roses offered on this and the page opposite, except where noted, $1.00 each; $12.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 25 or more supplied at the 100 rate.
NOTE.—AIl Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Postadd 10 per cent. of value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent. to points west of the Mississippi River.
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Dormant Hybrid-Tea Roses for Fall Planting---continued
Madame Butterfly. pretty.
Mary, Countess of Iichester. sized, very double flowers, free and fragrant.
Milady. Rich crimson-scarlet, vigorous and free.
Miss Cynthia Ford. Deep brilliant rose.
Miss Lolita Armour, The unique coloring of this novelty is a combination of tints difficult to describe, and is absolutely distinct from all other varieties. The flowers are of large size, full double, with petals of great substance and delightfully fragrant. As the flowers expand they develcp to a deep coral-red with
The plant is a
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a golden, coppery-red suffusion, strong, vigorous grower, and very free-flowering. SS $1.50 each.
Mme. Abel Chatenay. shadings, long pointed buds,
Mme. Edmee Metz. Rosy-carmine, shaded salmon, large very double flowers.
Mme. Edouard Herriott. (The Daily Mail Rose.)
Carmine-rose with salmon
Buds coral-red, shaded with yellow at the base, the open flowers of a superb coral-red, shaded with yellow and bright rosy-scarlet
passing to shrimp-red.
Mme. Jules Bouche.
Mme. Jules Grolez.
Mme. Leon Pain. deeper orange: yellow, shaded centre.
Mme. Ravary. Rich deep nankeen-yellow, becoming lighter as the flower expands, very fragrant.
lime. Segond Weber. Good size, cup-shaped, fragrant flowers of a soft tone of salmon-pink,
Mrs. Aaron Ward. A distinct Indian-yellow, shading lighter toward the edges.
Mrs. Ambrose Riccardo. honey-yellow with soft, but glowing rosy suffusions, to a soft
A beautiful satiny, china-rose color.
Varying in color from a deep
saffron-yellow.
Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell. Delicate, soft, rosy-salmon, suffused with a golden sheen,
Mrs. Charles Russell. Large, double, well-formed globular flowers; rosy carmine.
Mrs. Franklin Dennison. primrose-yellow. $1.50 each,
Mrs. S. K. Rindge. In some stages of development, as well as in growth, resembles Golden Emblem; it is a strong
grower, and its rich, chrome-yellow flowers as they ma ure become suffused with salmon-pink. $1.50 each.
Mrs. Wakefield Christie Miller. As a pink bedding Rose there is none better.
Nerissa. Large, full creamy-white tinted rose in centre.
Old Gold. Single, rich reddish orange with apricot shadings, $1.50 each.
Ophelia. A rose that is admired by everyone, of a most pleasing delicate tint of salmon-flesh, shaded with rose.
Pharisaer. Large, double flowers of a rosy-white, shading to a pretty soft salmon.
Premier. This is one of the very popular winter cut flower varieties, and which is also showing up splendidly as a garden Rose; color brilliant pure pink, very free.
Porcelain-white veiled with
Price.
One of the best white bedding Roses,
Entirely distinct in color, a silvery-salmon, with
A yellow suffused form of Ophelia; very e : A
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A warm crimson-carmine, good
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Hysrip Tra-Rose OPHELIA
Prince de Bulgarie. Silvery-flesh, deepening to the centre.
Queen of Fragrance. Flowers large, double and of exquisite shape and very free-flowering; in color a beautiful shell-pink tipped with silver, bright and p'easing and of delightful fragrance.
Radiance. An ideal bedding Rose, brilliant carmine-pink, with salmon-pink and yellow shadings at the base of the petals.
Red Radiance, A counterpart of Radiance except in color, which is a clear cerise-red.
Robert Huey. Large globular cerise-pink.
Rose Marie. One of the best hybrid-tea bedding Roses; beautiful long buds and well-formed expanded flowers of a pleasing clear rose-pink; a strong grower and exceptionally free-flowering.
White Killarney. A pure white sport of the famous Kil-
larney.
William F. Dreer. A beautiful Rose of the same parentage as Los Angeles, and which, for delicacy of coloring, is not comparable to any other variety, it reminding one of the deli- cate tints of some varieties of water lilies. The flowers, which are similar in shape to Los Angeles, and like that va- riety, beautiful in all stages of development, are at their best in the half-expanded flower. These, in expanding, are of a soft, silvery-shell pink, the base of the petals of a rich gol- den-yellow which, at certain stages of development, gives a golden suffusion to the entire flower, this golden suffusion being particularly brilliant early and ‘ate in the season. $1.50 each.
William Shean. color pure pink.
Willowmere. Coral-red color in the bud state, and opens a rich, shrimp-pink, shaded yellow in the centre.
Unusually long buds of splendid form;
Any of the Hybrid-Tea Roses offered on this and the page opposite, except where noted, $1.00 each; $12.00
per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 25 cr more supplied at the 100 rate.
NOTE.—AIll Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express. purchaser eerie a pee ented by Parcel Post anal 10 per ecne to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent. to points west of the Mississippi River.
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PRR SELECT-ROSES MT
Dormant Roses for Fall Planting—cunued HARDY 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 now they dare nct be overlooked, but should be used extensively in conjunction with the other sorts, and especially so in localities where the hardiness of the Hybrid-Tea varieties has not been established.
Alfred Colomb. son; globular, full and very sweet.
Baroness Rothschild. Pale satiny-rose, very large.
Capt. Hayward. Sweetly scented scarlet crimson of perfect form.
Clio. Satiny flesh, with deeper centre; large globular flowers.
Frau Karl Druschki. This is the ideal hardy white Rose.
General Jacqueminot. Brilliant scarlet crimson; an old
Bright, clear cherry-red, shaded with crim-
favorite.
George Arends (Pink Frau Karl Druschki). A beautiful pink variety.
Hugh Dickson. Brilliant crimson shaded scarlet, of fine form.
J. B. Clark. Intense scarlet, with crimson shadings.
Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford. Deep rosy-pink, outer petals shaded pale flesh; very free.
Magna Charta. Bright pink, suffused with carmine.
Paul Neyron.
Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety crimson-maroon.
Ulrich Brunner. A bright cherry red.
Price. Any of the above, in strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $12.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 25 or more supplied
at the 100 rate. MOSS ROSES
The beauty of the Moss Rose consists in the delicate mossy covering which surrounds the buds, and gives the opening flow-
Dark rose of enormous size.
ers a unique appearance.
Blanche Moreau. Large pure white.
Crested Moss. Rose color, beautifully crested. Henry Martin. Princess Adelaide. Extra strong 2-year-old plants, 75 cts, each. Set of 4 sorts, $2.50.
Fine crimson, very vigorous. Bright silvery rose, large.
Basy RamBLer Rose
Hysnrip-Perpetuart Rosg, ULRICH BRUNNER
BABY RAMBLER AND
POLYANTHA 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 profusion from early in the season until severe frost immense trusses of small flowers.
Bloomfield Abundance. Strong growing free flowering Polyantha of a soft rosy pink.
Echo. Soft tender pink. Edith Cavell. Vivid scarlet-crimson, the brightest. yet intro- duced. :
Elfen Poulsen. Brilliant rose-pink, of globular form and very free. ae a
Greta Kluis, Deep carmine-pink.
Mme. Jules Gouchault. orange-red, passing to a lively rose color,
Mme. Norbert Levavasseur. Rambler.
Bright vermilion-red, shaded The popular'crimson Baby
Mrs. Cutbush. Deep cerise-pink, similar to Dorothy Perkins in color. E es ‘i
Orleans. Bright geranium-red with large white center. gee
Rodhatte. A splendid free-flowering cherry-red of large size; a fine hedder. :
Triomph Orleanis. Very large trusses of small brilliant cherry-scarlet flowers.
Yvonne Rabier. A fine double pure white.
Strong two-year-old plants, 765 cts. each; $9.00 per dcz.; $60.00 per 100; 25 or more supplied at the 100 rate.
NOTE.—AII Bulbs, Roots and Plants are faruanded Be Eee
purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent.
te value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent. te points west of the Mississippi River.
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Dormant Roses for Fall Planting—cwrinued
Ramanas or Rugosa Roses 2 Rugosa. Single rosy-carmine. Blanc Double de Coubert. Double pure white. Conrad Ferdinand [eyer. Clear, silvery rose. Hansa. Double reddish-violet, Nova Zembla. Double white, with a pleasing flush of pink. Strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; $60.00 per 100.
Memorial or Evergreen Roses Gardenia. Double creamy-white. Wichuraiana. The popular single white Memorial Rose. Either of the above, 75 cts. each; $60.00 per 100.
Gorgeous New Climbing Rose
PAUL’S SCARLET CLIMBER
This is the most important addition to our list of Climbing Roses in many ‘years; no other Rose can compare with it for brilliancy of color, which is a vivid scarlet that is maintained without burning or bleaching. The flowers are of medium-size, semi-double, very freely produced in clusters on much branched canes, the plants being literally covered with flowers from top to bottom. It is of strong climbing habit and perfectly hardy. 78 cts. each.
Climbing Rose Dr. Huey
Similar in habit of growth and bloom to Paul’s Scarlet Climb- er, but of a dark crimson color, and when fully expanded prominently shows its golden stamens.
$1.00 each.
Rose, Paur’s ScarLteT CriIMBER
Mardy Climbing or Rambler Roses
American Pillar, Large, attractive, single brilliant pink with clear white eye and bunch of yellow stamens.
Aviateur Bleriot. Beautiful yellow saffron buds, expanding to creamy white flowers,
Bess Lovett. On the style of Climbing American Beauty, but with brighter colored flowers which are very fragrant.
Christine Wright. Large double wild rose pink flowers.
Climbing American Beauty. A strong vigorous grower with good sized rosy-crimson flowers.
Crimson Rambler. The well-known crimson.
Dorotny Perkins. Well known popular shell-pink.
Dr. W. Van Fleet. Dainty soft flesh-pink, buds of exquisite shape.
Excelsa. Intense rich deep crimson.
Hiawatha. A beautiful single flower of a brilliant ruby-carmine with white cye.
Lady Gay. A splendid soft pink.
Silver Moon. Large single flowers over four inches in diameter of pure white.
Tausendschon. Delicate rose-pink on first opening, changing to carmine; one of the most beautiful.
White Dorothy. A duplicate of Dorothy Perkins in pure white.
Price. Strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; $60.00 per 100; 25 or more supplied at 100 rate.
CriimpinG AMERICAN Beauty RosE
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DREER’S CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS
NOTE.—We usually begin digging Shrubs about the middle of October, and planting may be continued successfully from then until the ground is frozen. Shrubs can only be sent by Freight or Express, at purchaser’s expense. They are too heavy and large to be sent by mail. No charge for boxes, packing or delivery to express, freight or steamehip lines in Philadelphia.
HRUBS are as much a part of the well balanced garden as the lawn or flower borders. any ornamental foliage plant, while others are highly useful as cut flowers, and a well-arranged planting presents an attractive appearance throughout the entire year. ‘
The late autumn is the ideal time to plant Shrubs. October, and set out from then until the ground is frozen, which rarely happens before December in this latitude. in fall they get the benefit of the early spring months in which to make roots and become established before hot weather sets in,
Many of them are as decorative as
The plants can usually be dug any time after the middle of When planted
Azalea Ameena. This little gem is practically evergreen, and in late spring the plants are literally smothered with masses of rosy crimson flowers. 12 to 15 inches in diameter, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz.
— Hinodegiri. A Japanese variety, growing about 24 feet high, and producing great masses of very bright, fiery-red, single flowers. Very desirable on account of its brilliant color. Strong bushy plants, 10 to 12 inches in diameter, $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz.; $150.00 per 100.
Berberis Thunkergi (Jupanese Barberry). A beautiful variety with small foliage, assuming the most varied tints of coloring in the autumn, and attractive scarlet berries which reinain on the plant the greater part of the winter; very desirable for grouping, particularly around the base of a porch or veranda to hide the foundation; succeeds in sun or shade, and is the best hedge plant we know. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. Plants for hedges offered on page 53.
Buddleia Variabilis Veitchiana (Butterfly Shrub or Summer Lilac). One of the most desirable summer flowering shrubs, beginning to bloom in July, it continues until cut by severe frost. The flowers are of a pleasing shade of violet mauve, and are borne in dense cylindrical spikes, which, under liberal cultivation, are from 12 to 15 inches in length by 3 inches in diameter; it succeeds everywhere and flowers freely the first season planted, and is always admired. 30 cts. each.
Calycanthus Floridus (Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). An old favorite with double chocoiate-colored strawberry-scented flowers in May. 60 cts. each.
Cercis Canadensis (Judas Tree, or Red Bud). or small tree.
A showy tall Shrub
All the branches and twigs are covered with a mass of small rosy-pink flowers early in the spring before the leaves appear. Plants, 4 to 5 feet high, $1.00 each.
Chionanthus Virginica (White Fringe). A tall-growing native Shrub, blooming profusely in June. The singular flowers resemble bunches of white silken fringe, hung gracefully among the foliage. Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each.
Clethra alnifolia ( White Alder, 07” Sweet Pepper Bush). One of the best of our native dwarf Shrubs, bearing spikes of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers during July and August. 60 cts. each.
Corchorus or Kerria Japonica Fl. PI. ( Globe-flower). A particularly valuable shrub on account of its clean, grace- ful habit of growth aud its free and continuous flowering, producing its attractive double golden-yellow flowers continu- ously from June to October. 60 cts. each.
Cornus Alba Sibivica (Siberian Dogwood). A strong grow- ing variety, crimson colored branches in winter. 60 cts. each.
— Florida (White-flowering Dogwood).
Buppveia (Butterfly Shrub)
Althea (Rose of Sharen). The Altheas are among the most valuable of our tall, hardy Shrubs on account of their late season of blooming, which is from August to October, a period when but few Shrubs are in flower, They are also exten- sively used as hedge plants, for which they are admirably adapted. We offer the following choice sorts:
— Alba plena. Double white, crimson centre.
— Foliis Variegatis. Leaves variegated green and white.
— J2anne d’Arc. Double, pure white.
— Lady Stanley. Double blush white, with crimson centre.
— Rubis. Single, deep crimson.
60 cts. each. Set of 5 varieties, $2.50.
— William R. Smith. A splendid giant-flowering variety, naturally forming symmetrical bushy specimens, while the glistening pure white flowers are of giant size, fully 4 inches
An ornamental, in diameter under ordinary cultivation, open out flat or salver-
shaped quite different from the older types which only par- tially expand; these are produced in great profusion from early in July until late in September, and are very conspicu- ous at a period when comparatively few Shrubs are in bloom. 75 cts. each,
Aralia Spinosa (Hercules Club, Angelica Tree, or Devil's Walkingstick). A singular native tree-like Shrub, growing from 10 to 15 feet high, with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves and immense panicles of white flowers in August, followed by black fruit, which make it attractive until late in fall, an odd tropical-looking plant. Strong plants, $1.00 each.
spreading, irregularly shaped tree, producing large white flowers in spring and rich crimson foliage in autumn. Plants, Ato 5 feet high, $!.00 each.
— — Rubra (Red-flowering Dogwood). A rare variety, the flowers of which are rich rosy red. The two varieties make a fine contrast. Plants, 3 to 4 feet high, $1.50 each.
— Sanguinea (Red-twigged Dogwood). A strong growing bush, with crimson-colored branches; especially attractive in
60 cts. each.
winter.
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We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts, each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100
RENRY AREER
Cratzgus Oxyacantha fi. pl. (Double Flowering Hawthorn).
The double form of the fragrant English Hawthorn; flowers in May and June. We offer double red, pink and white.
3 to 4 feet high, $1.25 each.
Deutzias. Well-known profuse flowering Shrubs, blooming in spring or early summer. Succeed in any sunny position. dwarf varieties are desirable for forcing under glass.
—,Candidissima plena. A fine tall, double white, 60 cts.
each.
— Crenata Magnifica. A most distinct new variety with ex- ceptionally large corymbs of pure white flowers, produced in wonderful profusion, plant of symmetrical habit, growing from 3
to 4 feet high. 75 cts. each,
——rosea plena (Doubdle-flowering Deutzia). white, tinged with pink; very desirable tall Shrub.
each.
— Gracilis. A favorite dwarf bush, covered with spikes of pure
white flowers in early summer. 60 cts. each.
— Lemoinei. Without doubt one of the very best dwarf hardy Shrubs; flowers very large and produced in coneshaped heads of purest white, which open out very full. 60 cts. each.
— Pride of Rochester. A fine, tall growing double white
flowering variety. 60 cts. each.
— Staphyleoides. A new variety, and now offered for the first time. Exceptionally large white flowers in great drooping trusses, reminding one of the flowers of Staphylea Colchica, the Bladder Nut. A splendid acquisition. 75 cts. each.
Diervilla Lutea. Loose clusters of small yellow flowers in July.
Plants,
Double 60 cts.
The
A good shrub for a shady position on account of its fresh, clean Deutz1a CRENATA MaGNIFICA
foliage. Grows 8 to 4 feet high. 60 cts, each.
HypranGEA PanicuLaTa GRANDIFLORA
Evonymus Europea (Burning Bush). A very conspicuous, tall Shrub, which in the autumn and winter is loaded with scarlet seed pods, from which orange-colored_ berries hang on slender threads. 60 cts. each,
Exochorda Granditlora (Pear! Bush). A medium-sized Shrub, bearing whi-e flowers in slender racemes in early spring; very graceful; useful for cut flowers. 75 cts. each.
Forsythia Fortunei. Strong erect habit; bright golden-yellow flowers in early spring. 60 cts. each.
— Suspensa-( Weeping Golden Bell). A tall Shrub of willowy growth, the branches gracefully arching, covered with golden yel- low bells in early spring. 60 cts. each,
— Viridissima (Golden Bell). Strong erect habit; bright yellow flowers in early spring. 60 cts. each.
Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora (Snowball Hydrangea). This magnificent perfectly hardy American Shrub has snow-white blossoms of largest size. One of its most valuable characteristics is its coming into bloom just after the passing of all the early Spring- blooming Shrubs, flowering from early June until late July, makes it valuable in any garden. Strong flowering plants, 75 cts. each.
— Paniculata Grandiflora. Without doubt the best known and mest popular summer flowering Shrub in cultivation. The flowers, which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles a foot long, in the greatest profusion, are white when they first open, but gradually change to rose color, and remain in good condition for weeks.
Fine bush plants, 75 cts, each.
Hypericum Patulum Henryi. A new hardy St. John’s Wort of shrubby habit, growing from 24 to 4 feet high, producing masses of large clear yellow flowers during July and August, and retaining its neat foliage until late in the autumn. A most desirable Sh ub. 50 cts. each.
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Spir#a VAN Houttei
Ligustrum Ibota Regelianum. A handsome Japanese Privet, with spreading branches and dark green foliage, con- trasting well with the fragrant racemes of white flowers in
summer, a splendid shrub to grow as an isolated specimen,
or for an informal hedge. 60 cts. each.
— Lucidum. A very distinct Japanese species, growing 5 to 6 feet high, with large, leathery, dark green, glossy foliage, which is retained on the plant until very late in the winter. It forms an attractive symmetrical bush, particularly when planted as an isolated specimen. Good strong pot-grown plants, 50 cts. each.
— Ovalifolium Aureum (Golden-leaved Privet). A beautiful golden variegated form and very effective for asso- ciating with other dwarf shrubs. 60 cts. each.
Ovalifolium (Culifornia Privet). See page 53.
Lilacs. See Syringa, page 53.
Loniceras (Dush Honeysuckles).
Grandiflora Rosea. Rosy-red flowers, striped with white; June. 60 cts. each. F
— Ledebouri. A vigorous-growing Shrub with red flowers in May. 60 cts. each.
— Morrowi. A _ handsome Japanese variety, with white flowers during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit during the summer and autumn months. 60 cts. each.
— Nitida (Miniature Privet-leaved Honeysuckle). A unique dwarf shrub with miniature privet-like foliage, which is almost evergreen. The plant may be clipped similar to a boxwood, in fact with frequent clipping it may be used for a dwarf edging; 8 to 10 inches high. 30 cts. each.
— Pileata. Of the same general habit as Lonicera Nitida, but with slightly larger foliage, also a most desirable dwarf nearly evergreen shrub. 30 cts. each.
—Tatarica (Turtariun Honeysuckle). Pink flowers, contrasting beautifully with the foliage; blooms in June. 60 cts. each.
Pyrus Japonicus (Japan Quince). Avery showy and popu- lar Shrub, of medium height, which blooms profusely in early spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes an excellent hedge. 60 cts. each.
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Philadelphus Conquete. Large, single flowers in clusters of 3 to 5, completely covering the plant. 60 cts. each.
— Coronarius ( Garland Mock Orange). This is the popu- lar tall variety; very sweet and one of the first to flower. 60 cts. each. x
—Coronarius Aureus. The golden-leaved form of the Garland Mock Orange. 60 cts. each.
— Grandiflorus. A large white flowered, robust grower. 60 cts. each.
— Nivalis. A splendid free flowering single white. 60 cts. each.
— The Banner. Exceptionally large, showy white flowers. 60 cts. each.
Prunus Japonica fl. pl. (Dowble-flowering Almond). A beautiful dwarf Shrub, producing its showy double flowers
zy early in May before the leaves appear. We can supply both
BY“ white and pink. Plants, 2 to feet high, $1.00 each.
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Pissardi (Purple-leaved Plum). A dwarf Shrub, covered with single white flowers in spring; when they first appear the leaves are a lustrous crimson, changing to a rich purple. Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each.
Triloba (/)ouble-flowering Plum.) An interesting Shrub, of medium height, bearing in early spring semi-double delicate pink ‘flowers over an inch in diameter. Plants, 2 to 8 feet high, $1.00 each.
Rhodotypus Kerrioides ( White Kerria). A very orna- mental Japanese Shrub of medium size, which succeeds well in sun or shade, with pretty foliage and large single white flowers the latter part of May. 60 cts. each.
“Rhus Cotinus (Purlpe Fringe, or Smoke Tree). A low, shrubby tree, covered in midsummer with large clusters of feathery flowers, giving the appearance of a cloud of smoke or mist. 75 cts. each.
Sambucus Nigra Aurea (Golden Elder). Of strong growth, and one of the best yellow foliage Shrubs; the color is remarkably bright, rich and constant, and makes a fine con- trast in the shrubbery border. 60 cts. each.
Spireza Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color bright crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth, never cxceec- ing 30 inches in height; in bloom the entire summer and fall. 60 cts. each.
— Billardi. Strong,-growing pink-flowered. 60 cts. each.
— Douglasi. Spikes of deep pink Aowers during July and
' August; very desirable; grows 8 to 4 feet high. 60 cts. each.
— Margaritz. A free-flowering variety with flat heads of soft pink flowers from June to October; grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 cts. each.
— Opulifolia aurea (Virginian Guelder Rose). An in- teresting variety of medium growth with golden tinted foli- age and large white flowers in June. 60 cts. each.
— Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). A favorite variety and one of the best; it is a beautiful Shrub of medium size with dou- ble white flowers in May. 60 cts. each.
— Reevesi fl. pl. Of medium growth, with double white flowers in clusters in May. Very fine. 60 cls. each.
— Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low-grow- ing Shrubs, with fine delicate follage, and a profusion of small white flowers in spring. 60 cts. each.
— Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white Spirzeas; it
is of compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any season, but when in flower it is a complete fountain of
white bloom, the foliage hardly showing. 60 cts. each.
We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100
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Li CHOICE HARDY_SHRUBS
Syringa, or Lilac, Common Purple (Syringa Vul- garis). The old favorite, and one of the best. 60 cts. each,
— Common White (9. Vulgaris alba). white, fragrant, beautiful. 60 cts. each.
— Charles X. A strong, rapid growing variety, with
; large, shining leaves. Trusses rather loose; large, red- dish purple. $1.00 each.
— Josikza (Hungarian Lilac). Valuable on account of flowering late in June, producing reddish lilac flowers in great abundance; grows 10 to12 feethigh. $1.00 each.
—Tl\ime. Casimir Perier. The finest double white Lilac yet introduced. The individual flowers, which resemble miniature Tuberoses, as well as the truss, are of immense size, deliciously scented; fine for cutting. $1.00 each.
— President Grevy. Magnificent panicles of large double blue flowers. $1.00 each.
Symphoricarpus Racemosus (Snowberry). A well- known dwarf Shrub with small pink flowers and large white berries that hang on the plant the greater part of the winter. 60 cts. each,
— Vulgaris (Red Fruited, or Indian Current). Simi- lar to the above, but with bright red fruit. 60 cts. each.
Tamarix Africana (Zamarisk). Strong, slender, tall- growing, irregular Shrubs, with feathery foliage and
Flowers
small, delicate flowers, borne profusely on gracefully- bending branches. These pink flowers are very attrac- tive during May. 60 cts. each.
— Hispida 4€stivalis. A distinct variety, with delicate, soft, pink sprays of flowers in July and August, a time when the shrubbery border is comparatively. bare of flowers. 60 cts. each.
— Indica. Very strong-growing, with feathery plumes of pale pink flowers in late summer and autumn. 60 cts. each.
Viburnum Opulus (High Bush Cranberry). The white flowers in June are followed in autumn by bright scarlet ber-
ries, which are very attractive until very late in winter. 60 cts. each.
— Opulus Sterilis (Snowball or Guelder Rose). The popular white snowball, filled with large pendant balls of white flowers in May. 60 cts. each.
— Plicatum (Japan Snowball). One of the choicest hardy Shrubs, with healthy dark foliage; the perfect balls of pure white flowers are borne in great profusion in May. $1.00 each. :
NOTE.—We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100.
SyRInGA, OR Litac, Mog. Casimir PeRIER
Weigelia Candida. Fine pure white; flowers of large size. 60 cts. each.
— Rosea. Soft rosy carmine.
— Rosea Nana Variegata. age, a mottling of green, yellow and pink, delicate rose colored
60 cts. each. — Eva Rathke. The finest Weigelia in cultivation; flower-
ing continuously throughout the summer and autumn; of a 60 cts. each.
60 cts. each. Has splendid variegated foli-
flowers.
rich ruby carmine.
Prices include
packing and delivery to any transportation line in Philadelphia
HEDGE PLANTS
Berberis Thunbergi (Japun Barberry). Where a dwarf deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful Bar- berry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. The leaves are small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. Abso- lutely hardy in all parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart.
Extra strong 3-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
Boxwood Edging. Bushy plants, 4 to 5 inches high, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000.
California Privet (Ligusirum Ovalifolium). Of all hedge plants this is the most popular, and more of it is planted than all others combined. It is of free growth, and succeeds under the most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, where other plants would not exist. Strong plants, 18 to 24 inches high, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Strong bushy plants, 30 to 36 inches high, $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000.
All prices inelude boxes, packing and delivery to transportation company in Philadelphia
Dreer’s Select Hardy Climbing Plants
Akebia Quinata. A quick grower, with bunches of small violet brown flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Ampelopsis Engelmanni. A variety of the Virginia creeper with foliage of glossy green, changing to bril- liant crimson in autumn, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
— Lowi. A beautiful miniature leaved form of Veitchi with deeply cut graceful foliage, somewhat slower in growth than the type. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
— Quinquifolia (Virginia Creeper). 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. g
— Tricolor (Vitis Heterophylla Variegatu). A beautiful climber, with dark green foliage, wonderfully variegated with white and pink; during the fall the plant is liberally covered with attractive small berries of a peculiar lustrous metallic peacock blue coior. 25 cts. each.
— Veitchi (Boston Ivy). The best climber to cling to walls, trees, etc. Strong plants; ready October 25th. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.
Bignonia Radicans (Trumpet Vine). Dark red, very free-flowering. 50 cts, each; $5.00 per doz.
Celastrus Scandens (Bittersweet or Waa Work). One of our native climbing plants, of rapid growth, with attractive light green foliage and yellow flowers during June, which
CrLematis PANICULATA ON A PorcH
Clematis Paniculata (Japanese Virgin’s Bower). One of the finest climbers; clouds of small white fragrant flowers in August. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Evonymus Radicans. Deep green foliage; useful for cover- are followed in the autumn with bright orange fruit. 50 cts. ing low foundation walls. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; each; $5.00 per doz. $18.00 per 100. Clematis, Large-flowering. Ready October 25th. — — Variegata. A beautiful small-leaved green and white | — Anderson Henryi. Creamy white, large. variegated form. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per | — Jackmani. The popular rich purple variety. 100. Either of the above, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
— — Vegeta (Hvergreen Bittersweet). A large-leaved form, splendid for cov- ering high walls. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
— Kewensis. A variety, with very small dark green foliage, especially valuable as arock plant or ground cover. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Honeysuckle Chinese Evergreen ( Woodbine). Red, yellow and white. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.
— Halliana. White, turning yellow. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.
— Variegated. Foliage mottled yellow and green. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.
Humulus Lupulus (Hop Vine). 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Ivy, English. Invaluable for covering walls; also for covering graves. 36 cts. each; $3.50 per doz; $25.00 per 100. Extra large plants, in 7-inch pots, 6 feet high, $2.50 each.
Jasmine Nudiflorum. Yellow, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
— Officinale. Pure white, very fragrant, not quite hardy. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
Lathyrus Latifolius (Zverlasting Pea). Deep rosy-red. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
— Latifolius albus. White. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Lycium Barbarum (Matrimony Vine). Shrubby climber, bearing small pur- plish flowers in summer, followed by bright scarlet berries, which remain on the vine until late in winter, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
Polygonum Auberti (Silver Lace Vine). One of the most desirable flowering climbers, of strong vigorous growth, attaining a height of 25 feet and producing throughout the summer and fall great foamy sprays of white flowers. Strong plants, 75 cts. each.
Vitis Henryana. Foliage similar to the Virginia creeper though not quite so large, of a deep green color with midrib and veins of silvery white, particularly pretty _ in the autumn when the green ground changes to red. 50 cts. each.
— Humulifolia. A desirable climber, with glossy dark-green leaves and covered in autumn with rich blue and purple berries. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Wistaria Sinensis (Chinese Wistaria). Blue, 75 cts. each. — Sinensis Alba. White, 75 cts. each. POmrGOntn
NOTE.—AIl Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent.
to value of order to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River.
DREER’S SELECT SMALL FRUITS
FOR FALL PLANTING. READY ABOUT OCTOBER 25
Fall is a good time to plant hardy Grapes, Blackberries, Raspberries, etc. The plants being at that time dormant are less liable to injury in transplanting than when planted in spring. After planting, mulch with 2 or 3 inches of litter or manure. We do not handle fruit trees, such as apples, pears, cherries, etc.
BLACKBERRIES
Blackbexries respond generously to good treatment. They prefer a deep soil, but will grow and fruit almost anywhere. El Dorado. One of the best; large, sweet and tender; very
hardy,
Snyder. One of the oldest and still one of the most popular. Price. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000.
SIX BEST HARDY GRAPES
Catawba. Red, sweet and rich, with pleasant musky flavor. Concord. The most popular black grape; succeeds every where. Moore’s Diamond. Greenish- white, with rich yellow tinge. Moore’s Early. Large, black; good quality.
Niagara. Berries large, light greenish- white; slightly ambered. Pocklington. Bunch and berry large; golden-yellow. Price. Strong selected two-year-old vines, 50 cts. each; $5.00
per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
RASPBERRIES
Raspberries will succeed in any soil that will grow good corn, but respond quickly to liberal treatment; for best results the old wood should be cut out just as soon as the crop has been gathered. This will give more vigor to the young canes for next year’s bearing.
Cumberland. A large, black cap of exceedingly fine quality.
Cuthbert. Large, deep, rich crimson.
Everbearing Red Raniere. This is not only the earliest red raspberry, but it is a perpetual fruiting variety. Its main crop is greater than that of any other red variety, and con- tinues to bear until late in August, at which time the berries begin to ripen om the young canes, which continue io bear fruit in increasing number until late in fall. The berries are bright crimson, of good size, excellent quality, of full rasp- berry flavor.
Price. Any of the above, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; one FRUITING STRAWBERRIES $60.00 per 1000.
Potgrown and Layer Strawberry Plants
Pot grown plants are ready now, and if set out early this autumn will produce acrop of berries next June. Layer plants will be ready after October 15th, All the varieties offered below are perfect flowering, re- quiring no pollenization.
Big Joe. Midseason. Lupton. Late. Brandywine. Midseason. McAlpin. Midseason. Campbell’s Early. Extra early.| Oream. Very late. Chesapeake. Late. Premier. Very early. Dr. Burrill. Early. St. Martin. Late. Gandy’s Prize. Late. Success. Early. Glen Mary. Midseason. William Belt. Late.
Liberty Beil. Late.
Price. Pot grown plants for immediate delivery $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000.
Layer Piants. Ready October 15th. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Autumn-Fruiting Strawberries
The varieties here offered are of American origin, and have been tried with most gratifying results. Forward. Promises of exceptional value for late fruiting if disbudded. Peerless. A wonderfully prolific variety with very attractive fruit. Progressive. Berries good size, luscious and prolific. Price. Any of the above pot-grown plants, $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per
100; $70.00 per 1000.
Layer plants ready October 15. 35 cts, per doz.; $2.00 per 100; BeackB kik $15.00 per 1000.
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AQUATIC PLANTS
Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass). A pretty and popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan- shaped, and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 25 cts. per bunch; $2.50 per doz.
Cyperus Alternlfolius. An excellent plant for growing in water or damp places, will thrive in any good soil, and al- ways presents a green and attractive appearance. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Eichhornia Crassipes Major ( Water Hyucinth), A very showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the submerged plants.
The small oyate leaves, green above and pink on |
the under side, are very attractive and entirely distinct from
all other aquarium plants. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
FOR AQUARIUMS
It is doubtful if anything is more fascinating tc the young as well as to the older members of the household than to watch the development of animal and plant life in the aquaria. Fish will not thrive unless enough plants are To do this there should be not less than one plant to every two gallons of water. The ideal temperature is about 50 degrees, and a shady corner, or a window facing north, is best during the summer, and an east window during the winter.
growing to furnish them with oxygen.
We have prepared a Leaflet giving complete directions for the cultivation of Hardy and Tender Water Lilies, Aquarium plants and other aquatics, quest,
Copies free on re-
Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water Weed). A beautiful submerged plant, with dark green The 25
ovate leaves and light stems; of quick growth.
best oxygenator and a splendid Aquarium plant.
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the aquarium; its long, strap-like green leaves resemble the well- known Vallisnerta. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sugittariw). Leaves dark green; broader and stronger than 9. natans, and a freer grower; the best form for the aquarium. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Salvinia Braziliensis. This is a pretty little floating aquatic. The leaves are of a soft green, covered with a delicate hairy
surface. 25 cts. per bunch; $2.50 per doz.
Vallisneria Spiralis, Italian Type (Hel Grass). A sub- merged plant with long ribbon-like leaves, This is the best of the Vallisnerias, a free grower, and a good oxygenator. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. :
WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS AND HOW TO GROW THEM
A leaflet containing complete instructions for their cultivation,
Vegetable Plants and Roots
Asparagus Roots (Ready about October 25th).
old roots. on application.
— Pedigreed Washington, New rust resisting variety. 75 cts. per doz.;
$3 50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. — Argenteuil ( Violet). — Dreer’s Eclipse. A large and very fine variety. — Conover’s Colossal.
The popular French variety.
— Palmetto.
Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 35 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $12.50 per 1000.
Chives. For flavoring. 15 cts. per clump; $1.50 per doz.
Hop Vine Roots.
Horseradish Sets, New Bohemian. $12.50 per 1000.
Mint Roots. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Rhubarb Victoria. per 100.
Sage, Holt’s Mammoth. A large leaved variety; never runs to seed.
20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz, Tansy, 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Tarragon (ZHstragon). Thyme, Broad-leaved English.
For flavoring.
We grow these in im- mense quantities, and can furnish the following varieties in strong 2-year- Full details of culture are given in a circular which we send
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100;
Strong roots. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Copies free to customers.
Dreer’s Eciipse ASPARAGUS
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If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent.
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Dreer’s Reliable Flower Seeds
On the following eight pages we give a most complete list of Seeds of the Best Hardy Perennials which are now so
deservedly popular.
Sown this fall in a cold frame or protected corner in the garden, you can have, with little trouble, an
abundant supply of Columbines, Canterbury Bells, Foxgloves, Gaillardias, Hollyhocks, Larkspurs, Forget-me-nots, Daisies, Sweet Williams, etc., etc., for flowering in 1923. The list also includes a choice selection of other Flower Seeds for autumn
sowing, such as Cyclamens, Pansies, Primulas, etc.
For full descriptions, illustrations and cultural notes, see our Garden Book for 1922.
Achillea
Ptarmica Fi. Pl. “The Pearl” (Double White Yarrow). One of the best hardy perennials. Grows about two feet high, and from spring till frost is covered with heads of purest white double flowers.............-.
Agrostemma
Coronaria (Mullein Pink). An attractive free-flowering hardy perennial, producing bright crimson flowers; foliage silvery gray. Per % o0z., 20 ctS..........+.--- —— MI Dayle DULCHWMItG, VANTEC ie crs si cusiele oyeccie Fir nicer es 0
Alyssum Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). Showy hardy
perennial, golden-yellow flowers; excellent for rock work or border; 1 foot. Per % oz. 50 cts.........
Anchusa
Italica Dropmore Variety. One of the finest hardy plants, remarkable for its free and continuous flowering and the beautiful gentian-blue color of its flowers; grows three to five feet high, and should be in every hardy border. % oz., 50 cts,
Anemone ( Windflower)
A very pleasing perennial, producing large flowers; plants compare with them in beauty. Coronaria, Mixed Colors (Poppy Anemone) ..........
St. Brigid. A beautiful selection of the above; comprises semi-double and double flowers in a wonderful array OFM COONS et 2HPD GUS aD CtSiatere:cte lel elictovcFoleis,evstee Teles sreyeve: o/s
Anthemis (Hardy Marguerite)
Kelwayi. A most satisfactory hardy perennial, bear- ing all summer daisy-like golden yellow blossoms; eExCellentGpromscuctin ge 127 LCCC sees sles ceieteiele le cye te 0 cere
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) The Snapdragons are now largely grown for spring
flowers. Seed should be sown in early autumn.
Giant Varieties. Of tall growth with large individual flowers. We can supply in colors as under:
Giant White ........... 10] Giamt Pink ...........
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A packet each of the above 6 Giant Snapdragons, 50 Giant Mixed. All colors. ‘Per 4 0z., 30 cts. Half-dwarf Warieties.. A splendid type, growing about
18 inches high; good spikes of large flowers.
Daphne. Soft blush-pink.................... aonnS Defiance. MRusset-red...............20 00 ee Rtetclaveieis cre Golden Queen. Pure yellow..... SORE COD eee Sdood Firebrand. Deep red..............00 0 eee ee eketepererets Rose Queen. Rich rose............ BHVenetecionsticte hafetere Mont Blanc. Pure white ..... BitatotaieveieVelers :
A packet each of above 6 Half-dwarf sorts, 50 cts. Half-dwarf Mixed All Colors. Per % oz., 30 cts. ..
Aquilegia (Columbine)
Californica hybrida. Exquisite flowers, in yellow and orange shades, all with long spurs..... stanekaveters stepetenets,
Canadensis. This is the scarlet and _ yellow species and one of the brightest. ................ Chrysantha (Golden Spurred). Golden-yellow. % 50. cts. 0... OP OT OkEG EMG GODS A COD DWE So Setn reorn aia Coerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine.) Violet-blue and WATE Ze eet le OZ DUR CUS! is st ons cleitlsies case ees Long-spurred Pink Hybrids. <A beautiful selection of the much wanted Jong-spurred pink and rose shades. Nivea Grandiflora. A large pure white. 1% oz. 30 cts. Vulgaris. The common European Columbine, flowers rich violet-blue; a strong grower, 4 oz., 30 cts.. Collection containing a packet each of the 7 sorts.... Dreer’s Long-spurred Hybrids. A beautiful strain, comprising shades and combinations of blue, white, yellow, orange, scarlet and bright rose-pink, in large
native
flowers with long spurs. 2 pkts., 25 cts.............
Double, all colors mixed. 30 cts. per 4 oz ........
Single, all colors mixed. 25 cts. per 4 oz. .......... Arabis
Alpina (Rock Cress). Unequalled for rockeries or edg- ings. The spreading tufts are covered with a sheet of pure white flowers in spring. Per % oz., 25 ets..
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Hardy Perennial Aster
Mixed (Michaelmas Daisies). Single fall-flowering hardy herbaceous plants, thriving in any good gar- den soil. 3 feet. Per %4 02., 50 CtS..cccceceasceve z
Aubrietia (Rainbow Rock Cress)
Large-flowering Hybrids. A beautiful dwarf rock plant, covered with sheets of bright flowers in spring and early summer
Auricula (Primulu. Auricula)
A well-known favorite of great beauty; seed saved from splendid choice mixed varieties; half-hardy DERCNNIA) ea On UANCHCS Sazeenaie) tee «sie isle ene ciels elere basselielele:eie bie
Bellis Perennis (Hjglish Daisies)
A favorite nearly hardy perennial plant, in bloom from early spring until well on in the summer. Longfellow. Large double pink flowers............... Ranunculiflora Alba. A splendid type with densely
double pure white flowers, very free-flowering...... Ranunculifiora Rosea. Identical to the preceding ex-
cept in color, which is a bright rosy pink........... Giant White. Each plant produces but a few flowers,
but these are of enormous size, almost as big as a
BOODESIZE Aad AS COTrb ayaa ctayeua itekate: suskede ie neh cue hens iituerst ee iaysasy ols Giant Rose. Same as the above except in color....... The Bride. A fine large double pure white........... Double Quilled. Double quilled flowers; mixed colors. .
Double Mixed. A fine mixture, containing all the
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Cordata (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine). Eftective,
hardy perennial, for single specimens or groups on lawns. Foliage glaucous green; bears freely spikes 2 to 3 feet long of cream-colored flowers; 5 feet. Per UG O Zegthr a Dit CUS! cysres ef bevel Meus ote reieye ey olaiets \evehoteleisbehap eye aaicietal’a 0:8
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Campanuta Mepium (Canterbury Bells)
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Boltonia (Pulse Chamomile)
One of the showiest of our native hardy perennials, grow- ing 4 to 6 feet high, with daisy-like flowers in countless tnousands from July to September.
Asteroides. Winite <Sfoccoe siecle ceisteel eiciciersietaleveioicrsrsteys 10 Latisquama, Lilac pink......... pbanogoooonoodGoOUNGD 10
Calceolaria
Dreer’s Perfection. A universal favorite for decorat- ing the greenhouse or conservatory. This strain is grown for us by a celebrated specialist, flowers beau- tifully spotted and blotched in exceedingly rich and Varied! = COIOLS. -ivecie «ore o'sjat Spaloucl oxelalokeketotete tne Yelcieleicielersk sie 50
Campanula ( Bellflower)
Carpatica (Carpathian Hare-Bell). In bloom the whole season; hardy perennial; blue; 6 inches. Per % 0z.,
BOseCUS nieve elcleregeledsrerelaleteletousreleiebercleteteteloratctolveteRotenotertohererRet=y.= 10 —Alba. White-flowered form. Per % oz., 50 cts..... 10 Latifolia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers;
Mayr and. (JUNC Si fCCt I.) -/o10 1c eratelelcicieholetsterstaletereleterelolete tere 15 Persicifolia Grandiflora (Peach Bells). One of the fin-
est; growg 2 to 3 feet high, with large flowers; biue... 15 —Alba. Wihite=floweringc).ti). ./areletetcuenateielcheieieteNeusVelis)eye)o.\s10 15
Pyramidalis (The Chimney Bellflower). A_ beautiful, stately plant, either for garden or pot culture; blue. POT VG OZ DOL CES oscgetcn eyelets) osclelelel oheledatatel sie teekeNelenareielshey-forets 10
—Alba. “White, Per’ %, 02.) “50 cts). .srercrasicisteteteretsre ate 10
Canterbury Bells (Campanula Medium)
Caliycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells) This is the finest type of this old-fashioned and much prized garden plant. We offer it in separate colors as well as mixture, viz.:
—Rose-Pink ...... Soo 84 | mn EO LUG sms a ayo lola rele¥sye)(cuclee 15 White sno sencris-vere 15 —Finest Mixed. All colors of the Cup and Saucer type,
Pere Sas OZ pr ealOnn CUS cvetercVeaode) cucioaeielohelele folovolepsjereledetoleihetedetennie 10 Single, Dark Blue ....... 10 Single, Rose-pink ..... 10 — Light Blue ......... 10 — White ........ a0 10
A packet each of the four colors, 30 cts. Single, Mixed. The old-fashioned sort, with beautiful large bell-shaped flowers. Per % oz., 25 cts...... 5 Double Mixed. All the double medium varieties; 2% feet. ‘Per 34, 02:; (BO Ctsicc ire cieie cjeinye s+ 04/0 e/e'e,aieie)vielele 10
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Carnation
General favorites for their delicious fragrance and rich- ness of colors. They are indispensable, both for greennouse
culture in winter and for the garden in summer. Hardy Border, Double Mixed. The best for garden cultures 6m0Z* 4 0ctS sapien ree iasici ie eiereioen Chabaud’s Everblooming. Blooms in “the greatest _Dro- fusion indefinitely; mixed colors................> 0 Marguerite. A quick flowering type; fine double flow- ers; mixed colors. Per 4 oz., 40 cts....... Giant Marguerite. An improved form of the “above, a very large flowers; mixed colors. Per % oz., Ok Sovsdooccqoogca0700 000000000 sYe'e/aleje en ele) ele /e/elele
Cephalaria ( Rowndheads)
Alpina. A hardy perennial which when fully estab- lished attains a height of 6 feet, bearing in June and July delicate sulphur yellow flowers, not unlike the flowers of Scabiosa.......... ekcrotorafereletoterekeneterere 6.06000
Centaurea Montana (Perennial Corn Flower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers from July to Sep-
tember wea verrtore oo no doo O00 HooadodooooO NOOO OpOOb00005 Cerastium Tomentosum (Snow in Summer.) A very pretty hardy white-leaved edging plant; white flowers...... Davo
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Chrysanthemum (J/oonpenny and Shasta Daisies).
Maximum, King Edward VII. The finest Moonpenny Daisy yet introduced; very large pure white flowers. TAO An SU OH cipig loo db DOO CGO OD OCD TD OOUOD OU DDD ODDO
Shasta Daisy, Mixed. Stock direct from a famous hybridizer, and contains some each of his latest im- DLOV.ed Wty PCS 2EYKtS: ae OMCtSmre-setersiercloieisteveisrenciolonencienere
Shasta Daisy “Alaska.” This is the finest of all the Shasta Daisies; flowers of immense size. 5 pkts., CHINO mocndouonDDs Jo5coOnDO00S Ho6000000 Dovcodsas0000d
Cineraria
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Seed can be sown from May to September. Our Prize Strains are justly celebrated for all good qualities, being
specially noted for size, coloring and texture.
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Matador. New, large-flowering, scarlet ............
Stellata (Star Cineraria). A charming variety, with large spreading panicles of starry flowers in the same variety of colors as the ordinary Cineraria; the extreme grace and elegance of the plant and flowers make them wonderfully effective for the decoration of the house or conservatory.......... J55
Corzopsis LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA
50 50 50
Per Pkt. Coreopsis
Lanceolata Grandiflora. This is one of the finest of hardy plants, with large, showy bright yellow flowers, pro- duced in the greatest abundance from June till frost.
As acut flower they stand near the head among hardy plants. Per % 02., 25 CtS......eeeeeeer rece rrcecece 10
Cyclamen
Charming house plants, with beautiful foliage, and rich- colored fragrant flowers; universal favorites for winter and spring blooming. Seed “aay be sown any time during the spring or autumn,
Persicum., A very fine strain, not so large but easier
to grow than the Giants; mixed colors, Per 100 SCCASi HG OO aire vehsieterecapalske atate sveie-ofe otu/e ecole) "(stele in’eha Je elekepe ere) 15 Giant Salmon. Very bright ...........0... eee e eens 50 —Daybreak. Soft shell-pink with deep rose eye...... 25 PT THEY chara ii kee aacacho) GoGo) PO Che Ree CREO CEO UT CaeRe 25 == Whites with @carmine® CYC tervecsclssese soci aieie = stot suatela orc. 25 me DAF PS LOO NOM a i ioc ciests ions eaewie exepede tye iejekolors oyaysienevshsuedeue e¥e 25 —Rose with deep crimson eye.......---.20 000 e reece 25 —Finest Mixed. Saved from a superb collection, Per MOONSCE AS eer SardO Oicuthsher thatch oats edovece) ssiiece)'sialeteteretie, oie leieveterahevaters 25 Butterfly. In his type the edges of the flowers are beautifully fringed or waved. For house or conser- vatory decoration they are of surpassing beauty; MIXKCAMCOlONS risa clneiesis cvclevels ahstejecejepe ereyele eh s eleinis es mie.s.e 6 50
Delphinium (Hardy Larkspur)
One of our most showy and useful hardy perennial plants, Possessing almost every requisite for the adornment of the garden, producing splendid spikes of flowers in profusion throughout the summer.
Belladonna. The freest and most continuous blooming of all. The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy and beauty by any other flower. Bret Sse LOT PASO 2S crerey a: chose isvsl sve) oevofieieicie ie’ eiereys Rtencheven telievcless 25
Bellamosum, This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular light blue Belladonna, having the same free- blooming and other good qualities...............005 25
Chinense. A pretty variety, growing about 18 inches high; panicles of bright gentian blue flowers. Per
OA Okay = 8X). CUD S oo Ponta So ea OU DOE Dein CAD Geno G RODS 10 —Album. The white-flowered form. % o0z.,30 cts ..... 10 Double Hybrids. Finest double mixed, in great va-
riety of charming colors. Per % oz., 75 cts. ...... 15
Gold Medal Hybrids. This is one of the finest strains of Delphiniums. The plants are of strong, vigorous habit, with immense spikes from 2 to 3 feet long of large flowers, mostly in fine shades of light blue. IO Zen O OL CES\ar.: holetcreiotetsiinicre « etetore 6-0 GUDIOOO COC ho CASO EOUS 15
Dianthus (Hardy Garden Pinks)
These varieties are well adapted for beds and borders; delightful, refreshing, spicy odor; should be in every garden where cut flowers are wanted.
Ceesius (Cheddar Pink). A splendid rock plant, form- ing dense tufts 3 inches high and bright rosy-pink
flowers int May and? June Fane 6 crew ayenaieicis cicie cies cheie aoe 15 Plumarius (Pheasant-eye Pink). Beautiful — singl OW erS eRe HI4E 07.55.00 8 CtSiy.). c\sicieve’s aioe sisi 6 ene RYoieterecetore 10
Plumarius, Fl. Pl. (Double Hardy Garden Pinks). Double and semi-double varieties in beautiful colors. Ge A: OFA is CUS ene oe CORD ODD eihexcielanclevelshe Shefenehsts 15 Plumarius Semperflorens Very beautiful swect-scented double, semi-double and single flowers in great diversity of color...... 25
Latifolius Atrococcineus Fl. Pl. (Everblooming Hybrid Sweet William). This is a cross between an annual pink and Sweet William, combining the free and continuous blooming qualities of the former with the hardiness of the latter; in color an intense velvety
crimson scarlet. 2 pkts. for 25 cts. .............. 15 Latifolius Double Mixed. In addition to the brilliant
crimson scarlet sort offered above, this mixture con-
tainsmpurnplesaviolet 7and'<r0sei ic. s/ sess sissies 0. os edo 10
Digitalis ( Foxglove)
Handsome and highly ornamental hardy plants of stately growth, succeeding under almost all conditions, and with but little attention will give a wealth of flowers during June and July. They are now used extensively with good effect for naturalizing -in shrubberies, the edge of woods and other half-shaded places; 3 to 5 feet.
Gloxinizfiora, Purple.... 10 Gloxinizflora, White .... 10 af Rose .... 10 <s Finest Mixed. per 4 oz., 30 cts..... 10 -Maculata Superba. An extra choice strain of spotted : BONUS Bes eL Ee 1OZ:, 6S Oi CtSiielep cies: «1 sifelatele ia oisielelancte Spacson 10 Grandiflora. Light yellow ................ Paetuake tiny execeren 10
Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove). Long spikes, sur- mounted by one enormous flower; mixed colors. Pera OZ ted O4CtS emirate isis so cee ce mare es 10 Lanata. A distinct species, producing dense spikes, 2 to 3 feet high, of odd-looking flowers, the corolla being gray, the lip creamy white..........ee-eeaes 10
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Echinops ( (‘lobe Thistle)
Ritro. Striking hardy perennial plants, with hand- some silvery thistle-like foliage and fine steel-blue flowers in round heads, which can be used for cutting. Excellent for the back of the hardy border among otherstalinplants ss 37tob: LEC. sia eeke onic aye wceyai ous eeivici ats ate 10
Eryngium (Sea Holly) Amethystinum. Handsome ornamental hardy plants, growing 2 to 3 feet high, with finely-cut, spiny foliage and beautiful thistle-like heads of amethystine-blue; ANE|SMTOTE WANT TID OU GUSES si cjeree tt sieois cls ehayste clersic/s siciel sie sie 15
Eupatorium (7/orough-wort)
Strong-growing, hardy perennials, well suited for natural- izing.
Ageratoides. Dense heads of minute white flowers.... 10 Celestinum. Beautiful deep lavender-blue flossy flow-
CLS AUS UStActO LEOSts | USP IN CHES. ete: clecvsrereve crclareveverata a 15 Fraseri. Snow-white flowers, fine for cutting, 1% feet.. 10
Gaillardia Grandiflora (Blanket Flower)
These are among the showiest and most effective hardy perennial plants, and should find a place in every hardy border. They begin flowering in June, continuing a mass of bloom until frost.
Kermesina Splendens.
Centre rich crimson, narrow Cananvey.ellows IDOLMEM I scot: cress ons efeiete cis evetsa a sractuacaie sa otens 15 Copper-red. <A striking new coppery-red color........ 20 Superb Mixed. Our own = saving. Splendid mixed Varieties; Pers /24 i070 30) CtS acta okie eee onl artheeerele 10 Gy psophila Paniculata (Baby’s Breath). White flowers; fine for bouquets; one of the favorite hardy perennials; 2 feetin Perey -O7. seo aes Sots e een eee eee cees 5 Paniculata, Fl. PI. The double-flowering Baby’s
Breath, forming pretty little double white flowers. 3 pkts., (50.cts0 ou. Sich ohokerenchoieenstensteteheisvctcusteiauss ereteresters “ 20
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Helianthemum (Rock, or Sun Rose)
Mutabile. Exceedingly pretty low growing evergreen plants, forming broad clumps, and which during their flowering season, July to September, are quite hidaen by a mass of bloom; well adapted for the front of the border, the rockery, or a dry, sunny bank. Choice mixed varieties
Helianthus (Tardy Perennial Sunflowers)
Mixed. Contains the finest single-flowering hardy per- ennial sorts. As subjects for the hardy border as 3 well as for cutting they are of great value......... 15
New Giant Hibiscus (Marshmallow)
A wonderfully improved form of our native Marsh- mallow, in which flowers of enormous size, frequently 10 to 12 inches in diameter, have been developed. The colorings comprise rich dark red, soft mallow-pink and pure white; the plants grow from 5 to 8 feet high and are very floriferous, blooming from early in July until late
in autumn; and are perfectly hardy. The seed we offer has been saved from our own plants.
Giant. Dark=red) cao cee isde wissethoiedelchctencl tereholetekelereieterstefeisis 10 ui 7 ain we shoepouehooooDoO Ue OO UDOdODUOso SOOURO 10 —Pure White 10
—Mixed. All colors, %{ oz. 25 cts. ........---.+---- 10
colors, ™%4 oz. 25 cts.
Heliopsis (Orange Sunflower)
Pitcheriana. <A desirable hardy plant, growing 3 feet high, beginning to flower early in the season and con- tinuing the entire summer. The flowers are of a beautiful deep golden yellow color..........cceeeee ' 10
Scabra Zinnizflora. A new double-flowering form, bear- ing golden-yellow Zinnia-like flowers during the sum- mer oMonths w2opKtsse2 oi Ctsencweccreereteteletete rene revetel vate 15
Double Hollyhocks
One of the most majestic of hardy plants, and a clump or line in any garden gives an effect not attainable with any other plant. For planting among shrubbery or forming a
background for other flowers is without equal.
Double White) 25/5). js.0. sewers alee eee 10 "(1 (i). Daren Gn Oe MeGH Ameen oor otaor Spud aS SUpOONG 10 —— SRIMON WHOSE c.cisieaieciaieinc, ne uence eee Renee 10 = $4115 i nin ema reRIan euro AGS ASeuOS DODD EUS 10 ——Brignt= ROSC wieretercneisis are sicincieinis cron aime ee eects 10 m— MP OOM Ge Ga pake) raise letovele cde(ovnl choise, eleiaiel sleletei ie eerie eae 10 —Extra Choice Mixed. Per 1% oz., 40 cts. .......... 10 —Collection. A packet each of above 6 colors, 50 cts.
Newport Pink. Originated in one of the famous gardens at Newport, R. I. It produces stately spikes of very double rosette-like flowers of pure pink, a shade that is always in demand. We received an award of merit for this grand variety from the Royal Horticultural Society of England, July, 1912. 1% oz., 60 cts. ...... 15
“Allegheny.”” Mammoth flowers, formed of fringed petals. The colors vary from the palest shrimp-pink to; deepered’) Per Y0Z-., dO CUSmieisicleieieteletstekeiciate i 65K 10
Per Pxt.
Single Hollyhocks
Many prefer the single flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually of freer growth than the doubles, and present a very handsome appearance when covered with their artistic
blossoms. We offer a very choice mixture. Per 4 Oa, BU OSgognanocdco d6005dH 000000 eKolekevelatetsieiayeletevet varets 10 Iberis (/Zardy Cundytuft) Gibraltarica Hybrida. White shading to lilac......... 10
Sempervirens. A profuse white-blooming, hardy peren- nial, coming in flower early in the spring; much used for cemeteries, rockeries, etc. 1 foot....... 60000000 15
Iris
This is one of the showiest of the ‘Flags,’’ and now extensively used in the hardy garden. The seeds we offer have been saved from our own unrivalled collection. Blooms the second year from seed. Per % oz., 30 cts. ........ 10.
Lathyrus (Hverlasting, or Hardy Sweet Pea)
Showy, free-flowering hardy perennial climbers for cover- ing old stumps, fences, etc.; fine for cutting.
Kaempferi (Japanese Iris).
Latifolius ‘‘White Pearl.’”” The finest white variety... 15 . —Pink Beauty. Rosy pink ........ otobocHDobOoU dons O 10 —Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 60 cts. ...........5. 6 10
Lavandula (Lavender)
sweet-scented variety. Per % o0z.,. pdUDADOoO DDO DOS OOODDOUOUOOUOOCG deecoppodd say 10 Liatris (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather)
Attractive hardy perennial native plants, with long spikes of purple and rosy purple flowers from July to September; 3 to 4 feet; mixed varieties..... nando 10
Linaria
Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy, or Mother of Thousands). Lavender and purple. A charming, neat, hardy per-
Vera. The true, 25 cts.
ennial trailing plant, suitable for baskets, vases, pots and rock work........ poDadb0DDDOOUOOCIDOOO000n 15 Linum (Zardy Flaz) Perenne. Bright blue flowers the entire summer..... . 10 Lobelia Cardinalis. (Cardinal Flower). A native variety, with spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; 3 feet........... ore 15
New Grant H1siscus _ (Marshmallow)
E Per Pkt. Lupinus (Lupine)
Effective hardy perennials, succeeding in any good garden
soil; blooms in May and June; 3 feet.
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—Moerheimi. Rose and pink. SWavelatsieteretenstolavaiaisicreiete:= eters 15 A packet each of the 4 colors, 35 cts.
—Mixed. All colors. O2., 30 Ct8.....cccensceserrcne 5
New Hardy Hybrids. These are the results ‘of many years of careful crossing and selecting by a cele- brated English specialist, and in addition to the usual blue, white and rose colors, contain many unusual * lilac, pink, purple, yellow and other tints .......... 25
Lychnis (Rose Campion, Jerusalem Cross)
Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy culture, for massing in beds and borders.
Chalcedonica. Fine scarlet flowers; 2 feet. % oz., ZOMICTSS wach efelarapecsesiels evenele\-)(sls ie taleterose cuskotareteeksusnenel cienafetsiehenerore 5
Ilaageana, Brilliant orange- wee crimson, etc., in IVEXCU RO eel ehO Ota tevepchctereh<egelsheiepciolelsy otis foversie. sclevencielele («sedefone 15
Viscaria Splendens. Bright rose- “red, very showy, 1 foot 10
Lythrum ( Loose-strife)
Roseum Superbum, A very pretty hardy perennial; grows about 3 feet high, and produces spikes of rosy fiowers from July to September......c.scecsecceeees 10
Mignonette (Resedi)
A well-known fragrant favorite; can be grown in pots for winter and early spring flowering. : Defiance. The spikes and individual florets are of
immense size. % oz., 25 cts. ....... everest chro vheteteners 10 Golden Machet. Massive spikes of golden- Bnew blos-
soms. % oz., 25 cts. ..... micisternarctenccsrchevetetenctots Richotenenecs 10
Red Goliath. Of strong, yet compact habit, with rich green foliage; the giant trusses of flowers being borne on erect, strong, stiff stalks, and surpassing all others in brilliancy of color; especially suited for house cul- ture. % oz., 50 cts.......... Thos MaKoHoh Magen seoy oh Saeve isis 19)f6)\ 91% 15
Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numer- ous flower stalks, highly colored and very fragrant;
one of the best. % oz., 25 cts........ arasatalelenitanchelenatens 10 Salmon Queen. Fine spikes vf beens salmon-red flowers, intensely fragrant. %%4 oz., 25 cts, ..... yectse 10
This splendid white variety has the Y% OzZ.,
White Goliath. same massive spikes of bloom as the red sort. 50 ets.
Myosotis ( Forget-Me- Not)
Few spring flowers are more admired than the lovely Forget-Me-Nots, and are especially effective when grown in miasses,
Alpestris Royal Blue. Fine sprays of rich indigo-blue. 10 Alpestris Robusta Grandiflora. Of strong, sturdy
growth, with good heads of clear blue flowers...... 10 Alpestris Victoria. A favorite sort, with fine heads of
large clear azure-blue flowers...... CORD ESODOUd OES 10 Alpestris Mixed... A mixture of blue, rose and white.
% oz., 30 cts......... rene Yatellateyaionsisdersyerctene 5 Dissitiflora. Of ‘dwarf, compact ‘habit, With sprays of
large, exquisite blue flowers......... rd Palustris Semperflorens. An everblooming variety, be-
ginning to flower in May and continuing till autumn.
Large, clear, blue flowers in pretty sprays. 2 pkts.,
25 cts. COBSHDUODOO OOO DOOD AD ODEO UO STOO DO DODO 15
Nemesia
Dwarf Large-flowering Hybrids. A very pretty annual, which does best in a cool position; the plants grow about a foot high and the orchid-like flowers are very varied in color, including rose, yellow, blue,
_.orange, etc. Seed sown in the autumn makes beau-
‘tiful pot plants for early eprine blooming; mixed colors, 2). pkts., 25 cts..... mrahoish cl svonoley stoke OxeKocelteperet sire nie 15
CEnothera (Hvening Primrose)
The evening Primroses are elegant hardy plants for grow- ing in an exposed sunny position, either in the border or on the rockery, blooming the greater part of the summer. Missouriensis. Large golden-yellow flowers. 1 foot... 10 Speciosa. Pure white flowers 3 inches across; 18 inches 10
Tufted Pansies, or Violas
While the flowers of the Tufted Pansies are not so large as the regular type, yet they bloom so freely that they are superior to pansies where effect is wanted.
Blue Perfection. Deep purple blue...........cccecees 15
White Perfection. A fine pure white................. 15 Papilio (Butterfly Violet). Lovely violet- lilac, with small, dark eye.............. Spcteisteteteretal ef sietedetalefare 15 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow ePapolelenelapavsiernicicdesavers 15 Mixed. _A splendid mixture of the best varieties..... 10
TypicaAL Flower oF Roya EXHIBITION Pansy
DREER’S PERFECT PANSIES
Pansies are too well known to require any description, as they are favorites with all. For best results you must start with a good strain. The finest Pansies are, as a rule, shy seeders, which accounts for the difference in the price of the various mixtures offered.
Pansy seeds may be sown any time in the autumn, the earlier the better, for early spring blooming, as this allows the plants to go into winter in vigorous condition. Sow the seeds in drills, covering them not more than four times their diameter and firming the soil well above them. ‘The seeds germinate in from eight to twelve days, and should not be allowed to dry out during this period. Covering the seed beds with newspapers will prevent this and hasten some- what the period of germination.
Per Pxr. Pansies in Mixtures Dreer’s Royal Exhibition. Our finest mixture. Unex- celled for size, coloring and texture. Special packet of about 2000 seeds, $1.50; regular packet.......... 50
Dreer’s Premium Mixture. Seed saved from first-class
flowershonlyce 3eueOZs, 791800) ei ae poled oreieiareve arbiace es aveh oe 25 Mme. Perret. A French strain; flowers of large size;
specially rich in red shades. Per \% oz., 75 cts..... 25 Masterpiece. A remarkable type, each petal being
conspicuously curled or waved; mixed colors. Per
Wei OZ 5 SL O0 e's c:0 eustiel chose oheloreNoheteiel ancl cvaus Wicyakststereie pa tcensrevess 25. Cassier’s Giant. A mixture of the finest blotched
Varieties ie ser [i : OZ~ i900) 4,2 mene toned «cod she iach. ers tonvocele 25 Giant Parisian. Of large size and containing a great
many fancy colors and color combinations, % Oz.,
WDM CUS mrnepenc ts fretctetevelal cect ah scarel vasvevelavecsiecatevarans wievatelavewicie tele ore in Giant Trimardeau. (See below.) English Finest Mixed. Per 14 02., 75 cts. ........000- 10
Good Mixed. All colors. Per 1% oz., 50 ets.
Giant Trimardeau Pansies
The largest-flowering of all; of strong, robust growth and well adapted to the trying conditions of our climate. Goldem Queen. Rich yellow................0000- one 15 Royal Purple. Rich deep purplish blue................ 15
Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple, shading to white.... 15 Snow Queen. Pure white................ aiaVakeisict sicten sie 15 White. With purple eye = .............05 Rte saetatateta ge 15 Yellow. Rich yellow with dark centre................ 15 Collection. A packet each of the above 6 sorts, 75 cts.
Finest Mixed. All colors, 14 0z., 75 ets.
Dreer’s ‘“‘ Peercess’” LarGe-F1OWERING CHINESE PRIMROSE Per Pxk1:
Papaver (Jlardy Poppies) Iceland (P. Nudicaule). Of graceful, neat habit, with
bright green fern-like foliage, formed in tufts, bear- ing flowers in endless profusion; 1 foot.
—Finest Mixed. All colors. Per % oz., 40 ects........ 10
—New Hybrid. The latest development in this lovely species, varying in color from sulphur-yellow to SalMOny;-TOSes Veh. .e)< mivieisiccie dé0u0e00000 ehoretehareloteloleheleterere 15
Orientale. (The Large Oriental Poppy). A charming sum- mer-flowering hardy plant, producing numerous leafy stems about 2% feet high, with large deep crimson flowers, with black blotch on each petal, exceedingly showy.
14 o0z., 49 cts. 10
Oriental Mixed Hybrids. Saved from a large number of named sorts, embracing all of the colors. %4 oz.,
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Pentstemon (Beard Tongue)
Highly useful and attractive perennials border.
Gloxinioides ‘‘Sensation.’”’ As a bedding plant this takes rank with the Petunia, Phlox, ete., ete. It grows about 2 feet high, every branch being a spike of large, Gloxinia-like flowers in a very wide range of bright colors, including rose, red, carmine, cherry, pink, lilac, purple, etc. 2 pkts., 25 cts...... 15
Barbatus Torreyii. Spikes of brilliant coral red, very effective; June to August; 3-to 4 feet ics. iene. ccc 2 os 10
Mixed. <A great variety of kinds and colors........... 10
Phlox
Hardy Perennial. Our collection of these is the most extensive in the world. Seed should be sown as soon as ripe. Order now and we will send as soon as har- vested, which is usually about the end of October. Supplied in mixed colors only. % oz., 75 cts........ 15
Physalis (Chinese Lantern Plant)
Francheti. An ornamental plant, forming dense bushes about 2 feet high, producing freely its bright- orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits; highly interesting. 10
in the hardy
Physostegia
Virginica (False Dragon Head). One of the prettiest hardy perennials, forming dense bushes 3 to 4 feet high and bearing freely during the summer months spikes of delicate pink tubular flowers.............. 10 -Alba.. A pretty white fiowered form of the above.. 10
Platycodon (Japancse Bell Flower)
One of the best hardy perennials, producing flowers throughout the entire season. Grandifiorum. Large steel-blue flowers. % oz., 40 cts. 10 —Album\, §Pures whiter wanietyrriicicu-c-seslelereieloiaie cite 2 10 Mariesi. Rich violet-blue; compact. 4% oz., 50 ects.. 10 Japonicus Fl. Pl. (Double Japanese Bell Flower). Large, double, glossy, deep-blue flowers. 2 pkts., 25 cts.... 15
: Per Pxt. Polemonium (Jucob’s Ludder)
Ceruleum. Popular hardy perennial border plant, with bell-shaped bluish-purple flowers nearly 1 inch across; 2 feet; May to July......... misiclekeeickeleieteretorete 10
Polyanthus (Primula Elatior) .
Showy, hardy, early spring free-flowering plants.
Invineible Giant. The largest and finest strain in cul- tivation, containing a fine range of colors from purest white to richest crimson, 5 pkts., $1.00...... 25
Enelish: “All colorsPamixedsy.islcmiseicniciereiniee eine ieincietete 10
Potentilla (Cinguifoil)
Charming hardy perennial plants for the border, with brilliant single or double flowers, mostly in orange, red and crimson tones, that are produced in profusion from June to August; succeeds in any soil; 18 inches.
Double Hybrids. All colors............... Etoloistersiciercicte 25 Single Hybrids. Many colors...... Sfolohelovotelchaleleletefevereiere 15 Primula (Prizzroses) '
Dreer’s ‘‘Peerless’? Chinese Fringed Varieties
An extra choice free-flowering strain, flowers of largest
size and beautifully fringed.
Peerless White. Pure white ................. senodna 35 Pink. Sorte pinks crattieiereteleteieetercietelorstetewerere SAC OOOO 35 —Scearlet.. Rich scarlet coceccineecie entero reieene eric 35 —Crimson. Rich luminous crimson .............. 300 35
A packet each of the above 4 sorts for $1.00. Peerless Mixed. This mixture contains nothing but the finest-fringed large-flowering sorts, and cannot fail’to: giveventine satistaction peer oper eerie 25 Giant Flowering. This magnificent strain is quite distinct from the regular type, being of much more robust growth and producing immense trusses of extra large, finely-fringed flowers in many new and novel colors; as a pot plant for the house or con- servatory, this is unequalled. 3 Pkts., $1.00........ 35
Various Primroses The following varieties are of the easiest culture in green- house or light window of dwelling house, flowering abun- dantly and continuously with little care.
Obeconica Grandifiora. Mixed. All colors..... scoupSec 15 Obconica Gigantea. Finest Mixed. All colors........ 20 Malaccides (Improved Baby Primrose). A_ splendid
house plant; sprays of delicate lilac flowers......... © 25 ——Ailbas VAY new, white [SOG sr cmicrelsiersielelsvoleislelels/siavcrsielalelele 25 —Rosea. Bright rose................... SOOO DH OD OOOS 25 Kewensis. Bright yellow; a fine house plant........ 25 Japonica (Japanese Primrose). Bright and showy
flowers; borne in whorls on stems 6 to 9 inches long;
Nb eikecanyt) Ses senoocésocodesseqoncdodun Soot OOD 15 Vulgaris (English Primrose). Canary-yellow, fragrant. 15
ORIENTAL Popry
Per Pxt. Pueraria (Jupanese Kudzu Vine).
_Thunbergiana. To this must be awarded first place as the fastest growing hardy climbing plant. It will grow 8 to 10 feet the first year from seed, and after it has become established there seems to be no limit to its growth, 50 feet in a single season being not unusual. Its foliage is large and covers well; it bears small racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped blossoms toward the close of August. A splendid subject for covering permanently verandas, dead trees, etc..... 10
Pyrethrum
Large, daisy-like flowers, ranging in color Beri, 0z.;, 75 cts... 10
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Hybridum. from light pink to deep red.
Hybridum Grandiflorum. A large flowering form of the ADOVE)eEMIXEA! COLOTSintccierepeteielereieielecere «els cise wie vie) ei ere 15 Hybridum Fl. Pl. Large-flowering double; seed saved from a celebrated collection; mixed colors; 1% feet.. 25
Rosmarinus (losemury
Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb, delightfully fragrant, flowers light blue, grows about 2 feet high, should be planted in a warm dry situation, and given a littie protection. 1% oz., 25 cts. ve eeeees 10
Rudbeckia (Cone Flower)
Newmani. One of the finest of autumn-flowering per- ennials, bearing large flowers. Bright orange-yellow petals; surrounding a large black cone............. ; 15
Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone Flower). A most inter- esting hardy perennial, producing all summer large, showy reddish-purple flowers, about 4 inches across.. 10
Saponaria (Downcing Det)
. Caucasica flore pleno (Double-flowering Bouncing Bet). A hardy perennial sort with white tinted rose, double flowers, produced all summer and fall; 15 inches.... 10 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock plant, producing during the summer months masses of small, bright rose flowers; 9 InCheS.....ssecccereece 10
Schizanthus (Butterfly or Fringe Flower).
This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, they make admirable pot plants for the house, and are charming for window boxes in winter.
Dwarf Large-flowered. Compact pyramidal plants, lit- erally covered with large, beautiful orchid-like flow-
ers in a bewildering range of color. 4 oz., 50 ects.. 15 Wisetonensis. Remarkably free-flowering, and presents
a beautiful appearance with its myriads of blooms.
the ground color of which is white, dotted with
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ScuizantHus Dware LarGs-FLowERED
Mammotu Beauty Stocks
Pex Pxt. Statice (Sea Lavender)
Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or
rockery, producing all summer panicles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used for winter bouquets.
Latifolia, Purplish-= blue: VMOwers). oie s-cysielss« eressve eceieceiess . 10 Mixed a Containing smany., .SOLts ao « «0. cre ois) ous cin: cjovesciece circ 10
Mammoth-flowering Beauty Stocks
A magnificent strain of early-flowering Winter or Bromp- ton Stocks, forming much-branched plants about 2 feet high, and having numerous spikes of very large, double, delight- fully fragrant flowers; they are of special value as pot plants for greenhouse decoration and for cutting during the dull winter months.
Beauty of Nice. Delicate flesh-pink............... oe 15 Crimson King. Rich blood crimson................ 5 15 Mont Blanc. Purest white..............-000- afelereteiekore 15 Monte Carlo. Canary-yellow....... sislieis eneteFersnen sicteletevereve 15 Queen Alexandra. Soft rosy-lilac....... piocnndoodens 15 Summer Night. Rich deep blue.............. Ry Sreiercvowte 15 Collection of the G6 colors......-..c.052c208. Merete aatanete 60 Choicest Mixed. All colors. % 02., 75 CtS.....eseeeee 10 Stokesia ( Corn-flower Aster)
Cyanea, This beautiful hardy perennial grows about
24 inches high, handsome lavender-blue corn-flower-
like blossoms from July to frost. Per 4 oz., 40 cts. 10 —Mixed, Contains a number of colors. 1% oz., 50 cts. 15
Sweet William (London Tufts)
Well-known free-flowering hardy perennials, producing a splendid effect in beds and borders with their rich and varied flowers, We offer the best and most distinct Sorts,
viz. Bim Slee WHEE ooo ersioveisiecsss) o.efsie os aceuevaraveielerass elere svanetalsissstsietete 10 —Velvety Black Maroon .........6...0ee04+ Sie anStonsnefoucts 10 —Mixed. All colors. Per % 02., 20 CtS...........eeeee 5 Wewport "ns, A distinct, bright salmony-rose or watermelon -pink. 2 pkts., 25 cts. .....-seecceerevee 15 Searlet weauiy, Intense rich deep scarlet, 2 pkts.,
DIREC US ig seal ct cas encdote = farsicrapeds seleisversloisietetetese)eCohel si cepenetetscslaiars ave 15 Holborn Glory. This strain is a large-flowered selec-
tion of the auricula-eyed section, the most beauti-
ful and admired of all Sweet Williams. The indi-
vidual flowers and trusses are of extraordinary size,
while the range of color, all showing a clear, white
eye is truly. superb. 14 02., 25 ctS. 2.0... ce eee scene 10 Giant Double. A decided improvement. The plants
are of robust, bushy habit, producing numerous
stems, surmounted by immense umbels of full,
double flowers. The colors are extremely varied.
UA OZay= BOF CUSs ree) aie-ere) oie elereie werelessedes)e cena isieneie es micvetotee 15 Double Mixed. Per % 02., 30 CtS..cceeeesecceuescone 10
DREER’S SUPERB SWEET PEAS
As a rule the finest sweet peas are produced from seed sown in the autumn. Plant about the end of November in this latitude and cover with 2 to 3 inches of leaves or litter.
We list below only a few of the very finest sorts. Fo. complete list see our 1922 Garden Book.
Early Flowering or Forcing Orchid Sweet Peas
Invaluable for growing under glass, also for sowing in late autumn in the Southern States. They bloom in about three months from time of sowing.
Early Aviator. Dazzling crimson-scarlet.
Early Blanche Ferry or Christmas Pink. The most popular of all; flowers pink and white. Very large and wavy.
Early Blue Bird. A splendid rich, deep blue.
Early Cream, or Meadow Lark. A bright, primrose yellow.
Early Helen Lewis, or Morning Star. Rich, rosy salmon.
Early Improved Snowstorm. This is considered the best and purest white variety.
Early Fire King. Rich deep orange-scarlet.
Early Lavender King. Beautiful clear lavender.
Early Mrs. A. A. Skach. A beautiful, rich pink.
Early Rose Queen. A popular soft rose-pink forcing sort.
Early Yarrawa. The famous Australian rich rose variety and one of the best.
Early Zvolanek’s Rose. Rich rose.
VPrice—Any of the above 15 cts. per pkt., $1.00 per oz.
Collection of a packet each of the above 12 choice varieties $1.25.
Early Mixed Orchid Forcing.
A splendid mixture, containing all colors. 10 cts. per pkt.; 75 et
S. per 0Z.; $2.50 per %4 lb.
Twelve ‘‘ Incomparable ’’ Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas
This type is distinguished by the extraordinary size of their flowers and by the standard being crinkled and wavy. They usually bear four blossoms on a stem, and are as easy to grow as the commonest sorts.
Blanche Ferry Spencer. Pink and white, very large.
Dobbie’s Cream. The finest primrose yellow.
Elfrida Pearson. The finest light pink.
Wiery Cross. Fiery red or orange cerise.
Florence Nightingale. The finest lavender,
Hercules. Very large, lively rose-pink.
King White. Extra large, pure white.
Margaret Atlee. The best rich pink.
Royal Purple. Rich royal purple. Very distinct.
Searlet Emperor. Brilliant rich deep scarlet.
The President. Rich and dazzling orange-scarlet.
Wedgwood. Wedgwood or silvery-blue.
Price—Any of the above 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 ets. per oz.
Collection of a packet each of the above 12 ‘Incomparable’ sorts, 85 cts.; or one oz. of each for $4.50.
Orchid-flowered. Mixed. All colors. 10 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per % Ib.; $2.50 per Ib.
Sweet WILuIAM
Ear y or ForcINnG OrcHID FLOWERED Sweet Pras
Per Pxr. Sweet Rocket ( Hesper'is) Old-fashioned hardy garden plant; grows 2 to 3 feet
high and bears showy white, lilac and purple fra- grant flowers; mixed colors. Per oz., 50 cts. ...... BY
Thalictrum (Meadow Rue)
Adiantifolium. A beautiful hardy perennial; with foliage like the Maiden-hair Fern and miniature white flowers in June and July ...........cceceeecee 10
Tritoma (Red-hot Poker, Flame Mower, or Torch Lily)
Hybrida. The introduction, of new, continuous flower- ing Tritomas has given them a prominent place among hardy bedding plants. The seed we offer has been saved from a fine collection. 2 pkts., 25 ects. .. 15
Tunica
Saxifraga. A neat, tufted hardy perennial plant, grow- ing but a few inches high, and bearing throughout the entire season numerous elegant pink flowers. Will thrive anywhere, but is especially adapted for the rockery or the margin of the hardy border...... oon 10
Valeriana ( Valeriun)
Rubra, Mixed. Showy, hardy border plants; produc- ing large corymbs of red or white flowers; fine for
bouquets; mixed, 2 feet. % oz., 25 cts...... noocoOG 10 Wallflower Goliath. A splendid single variety; flowers of a rich shining red, with a black, velvety sheen............. 10 Single Mixed. All colors. Per % oz., 20 ects..........- 5 Double Finest Mixed. 2° pkts., 25 cts...........:-..0-- 15 Collection of Single Wallflowers; 6 colors..... Sauco600 6 40
Dreer’s Vegetable Seeds
FOR FALL PLANTING AND FORCING
Vegetable Seeds mailed free in packets, ounces or pounds.
Post, add postage as noted.
BEANS, DWARF OR BUSH
If Beans are wanted by Parcel Post add postage as follows: To points East of Mississippi River 7 cts. per lb. To points West of Mississippi River 12 cts. per Ib. Packet of any variety Bean 10 cts., postpaid.
LB. 2xbs. 10 LBs Imp. Extra Early Red Valentine $0 30 $055 $2 25 Black Valentine .............. 35 60 2 50
Burpee’s Stringless Green-pod.. 35 60 2 50 Mammoth Stringless Green-pod. 35 60 2 50 Imp. Rust-proof Golden Wax.. 35 60 2 50 Wardwell’s Kidney Wax....... 35 60-250
Bush Limas LB. 2 css. 10 cbs. Dreer’s Wonder Bush Lima.... 45 80 $3 50 Fordhook Bush Lima........ ae 50 90 400 Henderson’s Bush Lima.......... 40 70 =—3.:;00
BEETS, Table Sorts
PKT. (OZ. JZ6LB, IB. Dreer’s Special Crosby’s Egyptian 10 20 50 $1 75 Detroit Dark Red...............8: Se aSee40%" 1.25 Early Eclipse ........... 6.000: eo alm ou. 1-00 Extra Early Egyptian. . Sa Se 5 10 30 1 00 Early Blood Turnip........... ese cOrc1O230* 1 00 Bastian’s Half-long Blood........., See Ss 2407 1 25 Long Dark Blood............... 5 15 40 1 25 Swiss Chard, Giant Lucullus..... NOM 1S8*45.9"= 11°50 BROCCOLI PET: (OZ. YG vz. Whitest Capel ee. Bas eid te ews 10 50 $1 50 BRUSSELS SPROUTS PKT. OZ. YB Dreer’s Selected Matchless.......... 10 50 1 50 CORN SALAD PKT. OZ. GLB. LB. Targel Seeded ea f cocci oo) 5 20 50 $1 75
If Beans, Peas or Onion Sets are wanted by Parcel
CABBAGE PKI OF; hig. GE Early Jersey Wakefield...... 10.40: $1 25 Charleston or Large Wake- fe ldige ee ele a aes 1027-40-21) 25 Copenhagen Market ........ 1022400,.2-1'-25 Improved Early Summer.... 10 35 1 00 All Head Early............. Os 35: 1 100 All! Seasons: 00s... 5 os oe 10>) 35: > 1.00 Succession. 2 ..00......0.0.:.. 100235, - 1-00 Dreer’s Late Flat Dutch.... 10 35 1 00 Perfection Savoy ........... 10. 35° 1 00 Mammoth Rock Red........ 103405 1-25 CAULIFLOWER Sow for spring cutting from September to February. PK1 4 oz. Dreer’s Earliest Snowstorm..... 2522 Hl 75 Dreer’s Selected Dwarf......... 20. - 1.00 Dry. Weather en sori ak. Doe le 75 Early Snowball ............... 20 861 00 CARROT Sow in cold frames in October for an-early spring supply. PKT..0Z. -Y-LB.- LB. Dreer’s Perfect Forcing.. 10 25 70 $2 25 Early Scarlet Horn...... 10" V5. 405 125 Imp. Rubicon .......... 10 15 40 1 25 StWValery: 30.5. 500605 2 LOM i5s4 0) = 1 25 Chantenay Half-long .... 10 15 40. 1 25 Danver’s Half-long ».... 10 15 40 1 25 Guerande or Oxheart.... 10 15 40 1 25 Nichol’s Long Orange... 5 10 30 1 00
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CUCUMBER. English Forcing Varieties.
PKT. (10 sEgps) 100 SEEDS
Rochford’s|'- Market -3 6 eee 25 $2 25 Lockie’s Perfection: 5-00 ..-.026e8- ne 25 2e25 Telegraph: @Rollisonts) mee ose eee ree 20 175 Sion” House, Improved!) 33. c-0..-... 20 eas KALE, or BORECOLE
PKT. OZ. Y%UB. LB.
Dreer’s Imp. Long Standing...... NOme25e 10) $2025 LETTUCE. For Fall Sowing.
PKT. YLB. LB. Dreer’s. AllocHcartsnis cn eee 104 OS S125 Dreer:s. (Wonderful eiasee ese OSS 2 o45 Grand Rapids (See cut)...../3).4.22.- 10 30 85 Big! Boston” Aces were eee 10 30 85 Hittinger’s Belmont Forcing.......... 10 Salo) Boston: :‘Marketiss.s77). osc eee 10 30 85 Early Dutch Butter, Spotted........ 10 30 85
FORCING MUSKMELON
Blenheim Orange. An English variety, scarlet flesh,
good flavor and productive. Pkt., 25 cts. Windsor Castle. A very reliable green-fleshed variety. Pkt., 25 cts.
SPORE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN
Produced from original spores of the best varieties, gathered, germinated and propagated under a fa- mous French process. Per brick, 45 cts. by mail. By express at purchaser’s expense, 5 bricks, $1.60; 10 bricks, $3.00; 25 bricks, $7.00; 50 bricks, $13.00; 100 bricks, $25.00.
PEAS
If Peas are wanted by Parcel Post add postage. To points East of Mississippi River. 7 cts, per lb. To points West of Mississippi River, 12 cts. per lb. Packet of any variety Pea 10 cts., postpaid.
ra. 21B. 10LBz. Dreer’s Electric Extra Early......... 40 70 $3 00 Dreer’s Eureka Extra Early.......... 40 70 3.00 LittlesManvel eset aie eee 50 90 400 Gradus, or Prosperity .............. 50 90 400 Thomas laxtoniec. ore nore 50 90 400 Nottis; Excelsior -....uin.cere sige 45 80 3 50 American Wonder ar eee 4559805 2.5) .50
CHOICE ONION -SETS Prices subject to market changes If by Parcel Post add as follows: Points East of Mississippi River, 10 cts. qt.; West of Mississippi River, 20 cts. qt.
PEX QT: 4 gts. White Onion Sets................-..; 40 $1 40 Yellow Onion Sets................... 35 1 20 Egyptian) on Dreckennes eee nee 35 1 20 White -Potatorcct ite eee 40 1 40 Yellow Potato s.r ee eeee 40 1 40 PARSLEY PKT. OZ. YB. LB. Dreer’s Dwarf Perfection..... 10 30 $100 $3 50 Champion Moss Curled....... 10 15 45 150 RADISH PKT. @Z. ULB. LB. Cardinal Globe (See cut)......... 10 20 50 $1 75 Early Scarlet Turnip............ 10M 1S 45ae es0 Long Scarlet Short-Top......... IQ 15 45. it SD) Scarlet China Winter............ 105207 SOR 75 White (Chineses< <<. 7.5.2 5e-e eee 10- 20-50 1-75 SPINACH PKT. OZ. Y{ LB. LB. Dreer’s Round-seeded Savoy........ 5 10 2 TOMATOES for Forcing FKT. Woz. loz. Comet. 2 sts shea eee 10 30 50 Torillard! y3hi. 4255 ee ee Cee 10 30 50 TURNIP PKT. Oz. Y% LB. LB Red, or Purple-top Strapleaf...... 10 15 35 $1 00 Purple-top White Globe........... LOR Seas 5 en 00 White Blat) Dutch) en --sonee ee LOR Seo eel 00 Extra Early Purple-top Milan.... 10 20 50 1 50 VellowGlobers-eee- ee eee LOPS SS 00: Yellow Aberdeen ............... IQ 15-3) i Co) RUTA=BAGA Dreer’s Imp. Purple-top.......... IO 1S - 3S a a
Budlone, Wihitema 0-0-2 eee LOSES 2535
LAWNS MADE IN THE FALL
more healthy growth, besides there is less danger of being winter-killed than there is of spring-sown grass being killed by the
extreme heat of summer.
THE “DREER”’ LAWN GRASS
For quickly producing « permanent, thick and velvety sward, this brand of Lawn Grass cannot be excelled, It is a careful blending of fine-growing varieties, each in its proper proportion and thoroughly mixed, so that the result from its planting is a uniform growth of rich green grass. Per qt., 40 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25; bushel (20 Ibs. ), $8.00.
DREER’S SHADY PLACE GRASS Produces a rich green growth of turf in shaded places. Per
qt., 40 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s
expense, 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25; bushel (20 Ibs.), $8.00.
DREER’S TERRACE GRASS Valuable for sowing on terraces and embankments. Holds soil and makes good turf. Per qt., 40 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25; bushel (20 Ibs.), $8.00.
Dreer’s Seashore Lawn Grass Our Seashore Lawn Grass is composed of strong rooted vari- eties, which quickly produce a good turf. Per qt., 40 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 4 qts., $1.25; peck, $2.25; bushel (20 lbs.), $8.00.
Dreer’s Evergreen Lawn Grass This mixture is made from our own formula, and produces lawns of rich green color and velvety appearance. Per qt., 35 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 4 qts., $1.00; peck, $1.75; bushel (20 Ibs.), $6.50.
DREER’S FAIRMOUNT PARK LAWN GRASS
A good mixture of grass and white clover. Per qt., 30 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 4 qts., 75 cts.; peck, $1.50; bushel (20 lbs.), $5.50.
Dreer’s Putting Green Mixture The varieties composing this are all the finest-bladed, low- growing sorts, which produce a thick and beautiful turf. Per qt., 70 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s ex- pense, 4 qts., $2.25; peck, $4.00; bushel (25 lbs.), $15.00.
have many advantages over those made during the Spring, as the cond itions are ideal fcr quick germin- ation of seed, and grass will make deeper roots and
We advise all who contemplate making a new lawn, or renewing the old, to do the work this Fall.
Dreer’s Golf Links Mixture
Made from our own formula with the object of producing a turf which will stand rough usage. Per qt., 35 cts., post- paid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 4 qts., $1.00; peck, $1.75; bushel (20 lbs. ), $6.50.
WHITE DUTCH CLOVER SEED
Excellent for use on lawns; forms a close herbage and re- mains green throughout the season. We furnish the choicest grade of seed. 4 1b., 50 cts.; lb., 85 cts., postpaid. By ex- press or freight, at purchaser’s expense, Ib., 75 cts.; 5 lbs. , $3.50; 10 lbs., $6.75; bushel (60 Ibs. ), $39.00; 100 Ibs., $65.00.
DREER’S PERMANENT PASTURE GRASS
This special mixture of grass and clover seed is composed of varieties best adapted for producing an abundant and nutritious food supply for stock, and will be found entirely satisfactory for permanent pasturage. If your fields are worn out it will pay well to plough and seed them with this mixture of grasses and clovers. Sow 50 pounds to acre. In ordering, state whether for light or heavy soil. Price, per lb., 40 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, bushel (20 lbs. ), $5.50; 100 Ibs., $25.00.
RE-CLEANED GRASS SEEDS Prices subject to market change
Purchaser pays freight or express charges
100 LBs.
Kentucky Blue, Fancy. Bu. (14 lbs.), $6.50..... $45 00 Red Top Grass. Bu. (10 lbs.), $2.25; bag (50 lbs. ),
SOV ORR esse cis aeel cnet (e Selene ae st Sorciretenis Stetersyriste 18 00 Red Top Grass, Fancy (free from chaff). Bu. (32
IDSMyISIOMOON tae csr tecties olaces sone sieve ioietaye 30 00 Orchard Grass. Bu. (14 Ibs.), $4.00............. 25 00 English Perennial Rye Grass. Bu. (24 lbs.),
GOP OMe Ne tee a Ne tir botec cclsct cs sed ow nes 14 00
Italian Rye Grass, Bu. (18 lbs.), $2.75......... Timothy, Choice Re=-cleaned. Write for price.
Dreer’s Leaflet on Lawn Making is mailed free of charge to any who are interested. Tells how to make and
care for the lawn. Write for a copy.
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WINTER, OR HAIRY VETCH (Vicia Villosa)
The Winter, or Hairy Vetch, is growing in favor as a winter cover crop, for which purpose it is well adapted, as it will stand
more cold than any other winter legume, It is also valuable for spring pasturage and hay, and when turned under it makes the best green-manure crop that can be grown. The seed may be sown any time from the middle of August until about Octo- ber Ist, either broadcast or drilled, using seed at the rate of one bushel (60 lbs.) to the acre, and where the crop is to be grown for hay, add one bushel of either Rye, Oats or Wheat to the acre, to help in keeping the vines off the ground, otherwise there will be difficulty in mowing the crop. It is important,to use the genuine Winter Vetch (Vicia villosa) for fall sowing, as other varieties wil! not stand cold weather. We make a specialty of this seed, and will be pleased to quote price for any quantity. Write for a copy of our Leaflet on Vetch.
CRIMSON, or SCARLET CLOVER
Valuable for hay, but its best use is as a fertilizer, its capac- ity for stooling and root formation being very great. Write for Leaflet dn Crimson Clover, also sample and price of seed.
CLOVER SEEDS
Redvor,; Mediums: yry-arsy- esis Market price, write for sample. Red Mammoth, or Peavine.... ‘ 6 Ca Se sé Alfalfa, or Lucerne,......... «6 6s BGs OG oC Allsike sss sratts cater pe skies cbse sie a BG Ob
White Dutch, 3 lb., 50 cts.; 85 cis. per lb., by mail. By ex- press or freight, at purchaser’s expense, lb., 75 cts.; 5 Ibs., $3.50; 10 Ibs., $6.75; bu. (60 Ibs.), $39.00.
If interested in Alfalfa, write for a copy of our ALFALFA LEAFLET.
OATS Gray Winter Oats. Being very hardy this variety will stand severe winter and make a good yield. Sow 2 bushels tothe acre. Write for price.
DWARF ESSEX RAPE A forage plant of highest value. For fall crop sow*in July, August and September. It is sown broadcast 10 lbs. to the acre, but is better drilled, in which case 5 lbs. to the acre will suffice. Ina few weeks from time of sowing, sheep, hogs or cat- tle can be turned on it. We supply seed of the genuine English Dwarf Essex Rape, Write for price stating quantity desired.
RYE Thousandfold Winter Rye. In hardiness and yield this variety stands foremost; will winter through severe seasons. Straw heavy and stiff, of a light yellow color. Write for price.
SELECTED SEED WHEAT
The wheat we supply has been grown especiallf for seed, and is carefully recleaned. We will be pleased to send samples by mail, and also give prices.
Miracle Wheat (Bearded). A desirable variety, produc- tive and an excellent milling wheat. A remarkable feature is its enormous stooling propensity. See illustration. Single plants often contain as many as 20 to 25 stalks, each with large heads, well filled. The straw is strong and stiff, and holds up well and grows about five feet tall. Because of its heavy growth the plants of Miracle Wheat should be allowed more room to grow than other varieties, and seed should be planted in smaller quantity, using 1 to 1 bushels to an acre. Those who have planted Miracle Wheat have been well pleased with results. _ Write for price.
Lancaster Fulcaster (Bearded). Does well on soils of average fertility and especially suited for soils that are thin. It is of the long berry type, grains dark red and hard. It stands up well and makes a good sized head, which is filled with heavy grains, Write for price.
Improved Fultz Wheat (Beardless). This variety is more widely known in the United States than eny other kind, and probably more acreage is sown than of any other. Grows to a medium height, with stiff, strong straw; ripens early, and seldom fails to make a good crop. Write for price.
Tools, Implements and Supplies
FOR COMPLETE LIST OF GARDEN TOOLS SEE OUR 1922 GARDEN BOOK
BIRD HOUSES. Send for Dreer’s Bird Book. BULB FIBER. See directions for using on page 27. Per 4 pkt., 50
cists pipermpkrsn(Ouctsss' apeniDUs 5.0... .'. «asin rere cles eles chayeresercvaisierec $2 00 BOWLS, green, for bulbs, 6-inch diameter, 60 cts.; 8-inch........... 75 BRACKETS, FLOWER POT. Iron, for one pot, 50 cts.; two pots... 75
Steel, for 5-inch pots, 60 cts.; 6-inch pots, 70 cts.; 7-inch pots...... 85 CARNATION SUPPORTS. This support is most popular. Dozen Hundred Thousand DINGS oa ele eer alse $1.00 $6.00 $48.00 Syiin Cshecweisee isuste.s’ 5 1.25 6.50 53.00
sat sO CELERY BLEACHER. The Ball Celery Bleaching Tubes are made Binpllouse No. 65 of heavy water-proofed paper. With them very early celery can be had for the table since they may be placed any time the plants are large enough. Free circulation of air in the tubes keeps the plants in good condition, even in hot weather. The clean celery thus obtained more
than repays the cost, especially for private use.
CELERY BLFACHER
Dozen Hundred Thousand Guxl Qlinches ccm tte cise sac $0.45 $3.25 $28.00 Oe exe llSeINCheSi ry eresieis a s.es o's ie.e 250 3.50 32.50 hexelAainchesices t's dcuaoc «3 .55 4.00 37.00 When putting on celery bleaching tubes the operation is made easier by using the Ball Celery Handler, Tin, $1.75; Brass ............ 3 75 CORN KNIFE. A heavy knife of very good quality.................. 75 FRUIT PICKERS. Wire, without pole, 60 cts.; Metal, with bag, Withontopole get seers. Ste os x yo aie cuagemeteone eeieno okey alaceud we cichrepetavehenstass 70 FUMIGATING LAMP. Metal, for vaporizing nicotine.............. 75 MATS. For hotbeds and cold frames. Frostproof Burlap for 1 sash, $2.50; 2 sashes................0000- 4 50 One side Waterproof, one side Burlap for 1 sash, $2.75; 2 sashes.... 5 00 Strawaforaliusash;-ollviosc2 sashes... ~Sitsmntsstces selacecicle tes + ots. 3 50 HOTBED SASH. For hotbeds and cold frames. Made of cypress. Regular stock size, 3 feet 15 inches by 6 feet long. Wing] azedsan otepain ted epeciace si -rsie,« .ce Meageerethelemty- eters tavel sp ohepvieeor icon 3 00 pcr WERE RUE Glazed, with double thick glass and painted ...............0 02.04. 7 50 PeESAIGN Crating glazed sash for skipping, 50 cts. each extra. Double Glazed Sash, Unglazed, $5.00; Glazed and painted.......... 12 00 HUSKING PINS. Stamped Steel, 25 cts.; Solid Steel ......... 2... 40
LAWN CLEANER. The Pennsylvania Lawn Cleaner will remove from the lawn, not only the cut grass, but all sorts of litter and leaves, leaving the grass standing upright and free from foreign matter that prevents sun- light and dew from getting to the roots.
It is easy to operate, and with it one man will do more and better work than four men with hand rakes.
The Brushes are recommended for removing worm casts from putting greens and tennis courts.
inna ar Always specify ‘‘ Rakes’’ or ‘‘ Brushes’’ when ordering.
| SGRINCHESRWICE Be sik os dentin emieereens $42.50 WH) OAtinchesswideia js... . ./docke eee 30.00 Fruiv Picker Extra Brushes, 24 inches,............. 7 00 WATHYBAG “ ociea | SOPINCheS + tn nee ne 9.00 POSS LEAF MOULD. Per bushel, $1.25; per barrel .................... 3 00
LEAF RACKS. The Keystone Leaf Rack can be used on auy wheel- barrow with removable sides. Made of galvanized wire bolted to a wooden base, with a capacity of 10 bushels, it is quite convenient for gathering leaves, cut grass and rubbish. Price, not including wheel- barrow
Corn HuSKING PIN
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Corn KNIFE
TPUMIGATING oe arm ; LAme PENNSYLVANIA [LAWN CLEANER
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pee GARDEN REQUISITE SJ
-LABELS. Much better information is gained in growing glants if they are carefully marked .
Wood, for pot and garden
plants.
Gpinkyre 45 2 50
; SRinkeeleZo 7 50
Keystone Lear Rack ATTACHMENT ]()in.... 1 70 9 50 12 in, 2 25 12 50
33 in, wood, wired, for trees, shrubs, etc.; per 100,
AS ctsy;aperlOCOm ase reiae dele: Holster toretereae 2 75
Copper, wired, for trees; marking is done with a stylus.
Spline, sper dozs,.50 (ctss;e penal OOP mrarrererisertrerelale 1 75
Zinc, for trees, marking is done with label ink. 1] in.
cers joe INS So oepednoannsodsoecctoddooduKS 1 70
Simplex. Weatherproof. Writing is protected by a transparent cover, and will last indefinitely if done with lead pencil.
Simplex Plant Labels, copper wired.
Simplex Garden Labels, 18 inches long,
No. 10, card 23 x 14 in., each.$0
Label Ink. Indelible, for zinc
MOSS. Sphagnum, for growing
PAPER, FOR PROTECTING CELERY. We are handling the best grade of paper obtain-
CoLvapsiBLE WIRE PLant STAND
able for this purpose. Practically all market gardeners use it, finding it essential in producing the highest grade
Gelenya: ker XO itor scpeyersreys rereverers aletetelotereieachorsterie fe 1 50 On larger quantities il is necessary for us to quote prices. PEAT. Jersey bushel, $1.25; barrel................ 3 00 Orchid; bi) Laictss;barrelbages samereisenic were tele 3 00
PEBBLES. We stock only very clean pebbles from the seashore. Per qt., 10 cts.; per peck, 75 cts.; per
bushellpiiciisin ss ee eee oe aero 2 09
PLANT BED CLOTH. For protection against frost. Lightweight, per yards, 12 cts.; medium, 16 cts.; heavy, 30 cts. In full piece, 2 cts. less per yard.
PLANT STANDS. Iron.
deight Black iiss eoseoe $1 40 US3sinsa eee 1 50 DANN. eo. aie ¢ 1 75 SO sinkS sco . 2 00 AO TMs oac0de 2 25
Wire collapsible, with two shelves, $4.50; with three ANSE Sooo ssdodooTSS
RAKES, LAWN. Ames
Size Per 100 Per 1000 4 in,...$0 25 $1 60 By Tiagoo tH) 2 00
Per doz. Per 100 HoDDOOAnUAaGaUOOeS $0 35 $2 10 Soon UnndodaooNaaG 70 4 25 eeeleVoloredatetens Torercrer 1 10 6 50
2 No. 11, card 3% x 2 in. each, 30
labelsssper bottler pra sersrriet 35 Label Pencils. Special black, eachie!lOlctssstdozeerane ee 1 00
orchids and packing plants, bale. 3 50 POTTING SOIL. Peck,
wood, with 3 steel bows.$1 25 Automatic, self-cleaning,
Woodse22) teethian aaa 1 00 26 teeth, $1.25; 38 teeth, S1250 35 50:teethaa ae 2 00
Gem Dandelion. Flat, blade- like teeth that clip off buds and blossoms of Dande- lions. Has a self-cleaning attachment; one of the most efficient lawn rakes. 16 in., $2.75; 24in...... 3 50 Hustler, galvanized steel wire, 24 teeth, $1.00; 36
teeth ce cor ease emenerepsere 1k Os i DREER’S JAPANNED Lawn King, wood, 22 teeth, Speciat THer- “Tin THER- 70 cts.3 26 teeth, 75 cts. 5 MOMETER MOMETER
38 teeth, $1.25; 50 teeth, 1 50
ROLLERS, WATER BALLAST. This is a very
easy running roller, having roller bearings and counter- poise weights which counterbalance weight of the han- dle. The special feature of this roller is that it can be adjusted to any weight with water. Counterpoise weights.$4 00 Not included in the following prices: No. Diameter Width Empty Filled Price
1420... .14-in. 20-in. 50 Ibs. 150 Ibs. $16 00 1824..... 18-in. 23-in. 2424 8. 23-in. 25-ins LOR" 500“ 25 00
RUBBER SPRINK-
i}) 00 300“ 20 00
LER. 10 oz. straight, or angular neck, .$1.25
8 oz., straight or an- gular neck,.... $1.00
40 cts.; bushel $1.25; barre] eee $3.00
Ames Woop Lawn RakE
THERMOMETERS. While we use great care in pack-
ing, thermometers are shipped at purchaser’s risk.
Dreer’s special, wood, 8 in., $1.25; 10 in......... 5 al a Dinicase; Japanced, (8jin-, $1: 255.1 0lns-eame eee 1 60 Copper*casey Sins. 200; Olina ee eee eee 2 25
Self registering, Japanned case, $5.00; copper case... 5 50 Hotbed or Mushroom, iron point, $2.00; brass point, 3 00 Datnyzorshotbedteclass ssa eee eee 3 75
TRUCKS.. Combination truck, water barrel and lea
rack. Complete, with 2}-in. tires..............-- 39 50 A very convenient combination, as the units are detach-
able and easily adjusted. Barrels with trunnions at-
tached can be picked up by merely raising and
lowering the truck handles. Weight is evenly bal-
anced on axles.
POfHANGERS. For5, 6,7, and8in. pots, each, 7cts.;doz. 60
COMBINATION ‘TRUCK
Mruck,, frame and wheelsjonly......-..<ccscnccien se 14 50 Barrel, $7.50; Box, $5.25; Leaf Rack.........-.... 11 50 Pirunnionseeseeaeercrcerien 1 00 WHEELBARROWS.
No. 4, Garden, 1$-in. tire, CH/xOR Bis Cs 555cce6 8 00
No. 5, Garden, 1#-in. tire, $8505" Sains tineseyyaeeee 8 75 Greenhouse, narrow....... 12 00
Boys’, $7.00; Dreer’s Spe- cial, Garden....... .. ..11 50
FLower Por
Round Bulb or Lily Pans
HEIGHT Eacu Igloo ee tie en eu cenit. aaelsyaress $0 4 isc aae Reems ap nage ONE aioe elrstenre) i 4
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Full inside measurement.
STANDARD FLOWER POTS
No charge for packing, Six at dozen rates; 50 at 100 rates; 500 at 1000 rates
Sizes Eacu Dozen 100 1000 S1zEs FEacH Dozen 100 1000 Sizes Eacu Dozen 100 1000 12 in...$0 2. an) 18. .$1 02...$9 56/4 in....$0 4...$0 36..$2 70...$25 507 8in..$0 22. = 34..$17 55. ..$165 75 Diet ieee pies NGF 2102 ia OO Ona TPE Or. 49 =.-:3 65:96 84 437) 59 £° 0 33..°3 60.. 27 00... 255 00 Dye GG 2a SecGen OSA iow eee Ue 65.. 4 86... 45 90/10 °*.. 45... 4 86.. 36 45... 344 25 Zhu De 18a Sh Seal 2efooseee ae Si Sle Ge0Sta, 571383 dk <. 66.. 7 20.. 54 00... 510 00 iced Dicts DARL Ose) LGR O8) iG) ese Wee OS erau2OR,,. (O85 8a,d arco, Seiad 90.5 74 25... ‘701 25 yp GG Sipe 29... ZAG... 20e403,63-"*—. . Vee. A SOROe ee ole sOl me ee As. 1620. 125d. 147 50 ofess 4... SOesuiZt MObma2a aOR Mone. 5. Hees Li 62a aio Flower Pot Saucers
Sizes Eacu DozEn 100 Fern Pans
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Riverton Special Cedar Plant Tubs Manufactured for us Exclusively
This tub is by far the neatest, Florist Tub ever offered.
Made of cedar, witn electric welded
Heavy Tree and Plant Tubs Made of white cedar, painted green and bound with extra heavy iron hoops; drop handles and iron feet supplied with all sizes. Removable bottom.
cheapest, lightest and best
hoops, painted green. Just the tub for large specimen plants of any kind. The four largest sizes are supplied with drop Outside Inside Length of handles. Diam. in Diam. in. Stave in. Each Outsid Insid Length of J 5 f Dianenael -eDiani int Stave iii Fach Ne. a 3) Sit. eee bar ag No. 10 213 20 PAU eater arate ae $3 95 2, 23 21 D0 Cee sanaeirn ERIE HG 8 85 «20 19} 18 1S es BA tate 2 90 S33 21 183 18 715 «¢ 30 17 16 d Npeea We eters ti 2 05 tone: 18 163 IO ah are catir 6 25 «¢ 40 15 14 NOR acheeeieas = 1 70 5) 16 143 Map eaecatec temas ot 5 60 GENS) 1292 12 TOs crass 1 20 fOoa6 14 123 DM ae Pee 4 45 “ 60 103 10 dU Nene 80 coeur 13 11s VOsgaeeds ot 3 90 UGe fA) 8} 8 LOR seta eS 60 Seas 12 (2 OF eeeea net ees 3 40 Wood Fibre Vases Wood Fibre Saucers Fach al J ‘hin Each DozENn Novem OR Stet. Sips eX ainsi a ce $1 70 T vilrieat ete cleo 2 tis SOM 3 Tea Asa: $ 3 60 Sule ern eh ROR Ce KML OOS Ee ee, 1 60 i (Chis UC ae iar ee SO Pere yee 3 90 SO Oe RL A iecabns Ke Onc ie ur atest 1 32 | | CE OU eae A ise ovemetees ets cid ietere as 4 20 CB Aa es ine ST Srp Scets Gree Ge Neth) Sau Tas i ORES RN sie aie oo DI tae ene eee 4 50 Cl fas ain RC a Ve aaa 95 i Ca neces ee Gate ee ee 4 90 ECA Deep SAU Mere sU- a8. hs itis geek a es See 5 10 Hl OES) ecarocatinl acs AO\ alee. cuecav ee shoe wee hts 5 30 CE SU eens seca rene iad x2 OIG rea bee 3 100 | Reh aie arrests See DORM Mo aac is Oilers s 6 30 GS all are DSR Sm gee ay aes Nc 200) | a ee eae eas a CSM Rh rea 8 40 Pele Deut Tees Ange ooxeall buses 2 = sa AW tei0) Ores us. cishthe, oe LOB newbs cia & bcc 3 15 00 8. RR Boas NAS e STE Sees y 3 1 65 se IUSIOS Seen ee eee on wreeutn Lec Opener soa ers 17 40 OO i Se a crete Ss he 1 30 VasK DOS vette crak act HOOK tettratersivtn vas wee: 22 00
Fertilizers for Lawn and Garden
Ashes, Hardwood. Very “good in ‘supplying potash, and also greatly benefits mechanical condition of the soil. A very fine lawn dressing. 25 Ibs., 85 cts.; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.25; per bbl. of about 200 lbs., $3.50; per ton, $30.00.
Dreer’s ‘‘ Peerless’’ Plant Food. izer obtainable; a complete plant food. May be used dry or as a liquid. Directions with each package. 4 lb., 15 cts.; by mail, 25 cts.; 1 lb., 25 cts.; by mail, 40 cts.; 5 Ibs., 75 cts.
Bone Meal. A fertilizer for all purposes; safe and effective. Especially good for use on lawns. Apply 800 to 1000 Ibs. per acre. 3 lbs., 25 cts.; 5 Ibs., 35 cts.; 10 Ibs., 60 cts.; 25 Ibs., $1.35; 100 lbs., $3.75; 200 lbs., $7.25.
Cow Manure. Shredded and dried, and therefore consider- ably more concentrated than as it comes from the stable. 100 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $16.50; 1000 Ibs., $30.00; ton, $55.00.
A highly fertile earth. Excellent to incorporate 5 to 10 tons per acre. 100 lbs., $8.25; 1000 lbs., $15.00; ton, $25.00.
The best plant fertil-
Humus. with poor som. Apply $1.75; 500 lbs.,
Nitrate of Soda. Supplies nitrogen to soil; very active. Should be applied with a filler or asa liquid. Use 200 to 500 Ibs. per acre. 5 lbs., 40 cts.; 25 Ibs.. $1.50; 100 Ibs., $5.00.
Sheep Manure, Pulverized. One of the most generally used of animal manures. Unequalled for general use in growing flowers. Apply 1000 lbs. per acre. 2 Ibs., 20 cts.; 5 lbs., 35 cts.; 10 Ibs, 60 cts.; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 100 Ibs., $3.50; 500 Ibs. , $16.50; 1000 Ibs., $30.00; ton, $55.00. :
Soot, Imported Scotch. Used principally to produce good color in greenhouse plants. Effective against grubs and worms that work on top of the ground and beneath the sur- ue 28 Ibs., $2.50; 56 Ibs., $3.50; per bag of 112 Ibs., 35.75
Tobacco Stems. As an autumn lawn dressing impart am- monia to the soil and drive away moles, worms, etc. We can supply the ordinary baled stems, or we can supply cut or ground stems. The ground stems are much more con- venient to handle and far more satisfactory to use. Tobacco stems, per bale of about 100 lbs., $3.00. Tobacco stems, ground, 50 Ibs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3 00; 500 Ibs., $13.00; 2000 Ibs., $50.00.
Insecticides and Fungicides
Parcel Post. vided sufficient postage is included with your order.
The best available remedy for ants. 3 lb., 35 cts.;
*Ant Destroyer. About 3 teaspoonful required for each hill. 3 1b., 50 cis.; 1 lb., $1.00.
Aphine. A nicotine preparation for plant lice, thrip and red pee Dilute 1 part to 40 parts of water. 1 qt., $1.00; 1 gal., $3.00.
Arsenate of Lead. Paste. A poison remedy for leaf-eating insects. Dilute 1 oz. to1 gal. of water. Lb., 40 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.75; 10 Ibs., $3.00; 25 lbs., $6.00.
Arsenate of Lead. Powder. Superior to paste in that it does not deteriorate from standing. Use 1 to 1} lbs. to 50 gals. of water. 4 1b., 35 cts.; 1 lb., 60 cts.; 5 bs Sr bandos 10 tbs., $5.00; 25 Ibs. , $1. 00.
Black Leaf 40. A concentrated nicotine solution for aphis, thrip and red spider. Dilute 1 oz. to from 3 to 6 gals. of water. 1 oz., 35 cts.; 3 lb., $1.25; 2 lbs., $3.50; 10 ibs., $13.50.
Bordeaux Mixture. Paste. A remedy for fungus. Dilute 5 ozs. to 1 gal. of water to obtain standard 3-3-50 mixture. 1 Ib., 35 cts.; 5 1bs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.75.
Bordeaux [lixture. Powder. Can be used dry or as a spray. When used as a spray 6 lbs. to 50 gals. of water will make standard 3-3-50 mixture. 1 lb., 55 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00; 25 Ibs., $6.25.
Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead. Paste. See Pyrox. Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead. Powder. Use 7 lbs. to 50 gals. of water. 1 ib., 60 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.75; 10 lbs., $5.00;
25 lbs., $11.00. Copper Solution. Liquid. 1 gal. to 15 gals. of water.
A remedy for fungus. Dilute
1 qt., $1.25; 1 gal., $3.00.
*Dalmation Powder. For roaches, ants, etc. Ready for use as bought. 4 1b., 45 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; 1 1b., $1.35.
Fungine. A remedy for fungus. Use 1 part to from 35 to 50 parts of water. 1 qt., $1.00; 1 gal., $3.00.
*Grape Dust. Powder. A remedy for mold and mildew. Ready for use asbought. 5 lbs., 90 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.75; 25 Ibs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $14.50.
Hellebore. For aphis and for the currant worm. To apply as a liquid, use 4 ozs. to from 2 to 8 gals. of water; dry, use 1 lb. to 5 Ibs. of flour or hydrated lime. 4 Ib., 35 cts.; 1 Ib., 65 cts.; 5 Ibs., $3.25.
*Kerosene Emulsion. Paste. aphis. Dilute 1 qt. to 20 gals. of water. gal., $1.45; 5 gals., $6.25.
Lemon Qil. Effective against scale and aphis. Particularly recommended for use indoors, since it has a pleasant odor.
Effective against scale and 1 qt., 60 cts.; 1
Dilute 1 part 1o 10 parts of water. 4} pt., 35 cts.; 1 pt., 60 cts.; 1 qt., $1.00; 3 gal., $1.75; 1 gal., $3.00; 5 gals., $12.00.
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Only those insecticides marked * can be shipped through the mails.
Articles so marked will be shipped pro-
Melrosene. The most effective remedy for killing full-grown rose bugs. Will not discolor flowers. Dilute 1 part to 20 parts of water. Trial size, 50 cts.; 1 pt., $1.00; 1 qt., $1.75; 4 gal., $3.25; gal., $6.00. ;
*Nico Fume. Paper. A nicotine preparation, Furnishes easiest method of fumigation. Box of 24 sheets, $1.25; 144 sheets, $5.50; 288 sheets, $10.00.
Liquid. An effective vaporizing liquid. $2.25; 4 lbs., $8.00; 8 Ibs., $15.00.
Para=Dichlorobenzene. Use about 1 oz. to a tree. Ibs., $15.50.
Pyrox. (Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead, Paste). A combina- tion of Bordeaux Mixture and Arsenate of Lead, forming thereby a remedy for fungus and leaf-eating insects. Use 1 Ib. to from 5 to 10 gals. of water. 1 lb., 40 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 Ibs., $2.50; 25 Ibs., $5.75; 50 Ibs. ; $10. 00; 100 Ibs., $18.00.
*Rat Corn, $1.00.
*Rax. tagious disease which affects only rats.
Nico Fume. 75 cts.; 1 lb.,
1 Ib.,
A remedy for peach tree borers. 1 lb., 60 cts.; 5 Ibs., $2.50; 50
For rats and mice. Cans, 25 cts., 50 cts. and
The most efficient rat exterminator. Introduces a con- 75 cts.
Scalecide. A spray for ane Dilute 1 gal. to 15 gals. of water. 1 qt., 60cts.; 1 gal., $1.45;5 gals., $6.45; 10 gals., $11.00.
*Slug Shot. One of the most known remedies for cabbage and currant worms. Apply as bought. 1 Ib., 20 cts.; 5 Ibs., 55 cts.; 25 lbs., $2.65; 100 Ibs., $10.00.
*Caustic Potash Fish Oil Soap. Remedy for scale and aphis. 1 Ib., 30 cis.; 5 lbs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $4.75.
*Fish Oil Soap. A remedy for scale and aphis. 1 lb., 25
cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.00; 24 lbs., $4.00.
*Tobacco Soap. A remedy for scale and aphis. cts.
Pkgs., 25
Sulphide of Potassium. For mildew. Use 3 oz. to 1 gal.
of water. 4 oz. bottle, $1.00.
*Sulphur. Powdered. For mildew. 1 lb., 15 cts.; 5 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $7.00.
*Tobacco Dust. Coarse and fine. Used for fumigating and for dusting plants affected with aphis. 1 Ib., 10 cts.; 5 Ibs., 40 cts.; 25 Ibs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $5.00.
*Tobacco Stems. Used for fumigating and as a fertilizer. Bale, about 100 lbs., $3.00.
Worm Eradicator. The best available remedy for worms in pots and in the garden, 24 ozs., $1.00.
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