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General Directions to Customers.
PHILADELPHIA, September, 1911.
The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following directions,
which will, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well as to ourselves.
ORDER EARLY.—Ié will greatly facilitate shipments if orders are sent early. We aim to
send off all orders the same or next day after receipt, but during the busy season this
is nearly impossible—hence the advisability of ordering early.
TIME OF SHIPMENT.—The majority of Fall Bulbs are ready to ship by the second
week in September ; a few sorts, which are noted in Catalogue, do not mature until
October and November. Unless otherwise instructed, we will send the early bulbs as
soon as ready, and the late-maturing sorts when in good condition to ship.
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PHILA
DELPHIA.
FORWARDING.—We deliver. postage paid, to any post-office in the United States, Bulbs, Vegetable and Flower Seeds in
packets, ounces and pounds, at catalogue prices, except where otherwise noted ; but it will be much cheaper to the
purchaser if goods are ordered to be sent by express or freight at their expense when desired in any quantity.
Agricultural Seeds, Implements and other bulky and heavy goods can only be sent by freight or express at purchaser’s
expelse.
PLANTS.—Small plants can be sent by mail if so desired, but we strongly advise our customers to have their plants sent
by express at their expense, as larger and finer plants can be sent in this way. and “‘ extras’’ are added to help defray
charges, and we always ship in this way unless instructed to the contrary. Heavy plants, such as Azaleas, Camellias,
Shrubs and similar large stock, cannot be sent by mail. Sved<, Plants and Bulbs are now taken by the Express Companies
at a reduction of twenty per cent. from the regular rates for merchandise.
CANADA POSTAGE.—Vegetable and Flower Seeds in packets and ounces mailed without extra cost. On everything
else remit double the amount of postage required for delivery in U. 8.
LOCAL DELIVERY.—We deliver goods free in Philadelphia, Germantown and Chestnut Hill. We also deliver free of
charge hy Package System ( Baggage Master) to all points where this system is in operation, such goods as will be
received by them.
PACKING.—No charge is made for boxes or packing, nor for Delivery to Freight Depots or Express Offices in Philadelphia.
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 directed. 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 sufiicient to cover the whole bill. We decline sending goods
*-Collect on Delivery ’’ unless remittance be made on account to guarantee acceptance.
ERRORS.—We exercise the utmost care in filling orders, striving to doa 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. Plcase keep copies of all your orders for comparison.
SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES.—We endeavor tosecure the safe arrival of packages of Seeds, Bulbs and Plants in
good condition in every case. Ifa package is injured or lost by express, we will replace it as soon as informed of the
fact. Irequently 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 order and any
other information necessary to trace the goods. Complaints must be made on receipt of goods.
NAME AND ADDRESS.—Please remember to write 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 delivering goods.
CORRESPONDENCE.—We try to give prompt attention to all proper letters of inquiry, ete. We ask, as a favor, that
all questions be stated clearly and briefly, and not on order sheets.
NON-WARRANTY.—Most of the failures with seeds, plants and bulbs are due to causes entirely beyond our control,
such as unfavorable weather and soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, ete., which renders it impossible
for us to guarantee success, and although we take all possible care to supply only such stock 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 every one
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.
Dreer’s Specials in Tulips for 1911
We show on the front cover of this And on the back cover FIVE “SUPERB”
catalogue FIVE “MATCHLESS”’ STANDARD SINGLE EARLY
NEW SINGLE EARLY TULIPS TULIPS
All of which are ful y described and offered on page 8
DREER’S AUTUMN CATALOGUE
EOR 1911.
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Decorative and Flowering Plants 35 to 43 Small Fruits.. OZ 403
Aquatic Plants for aauerume: 61 Vegetable Plants and Roo 63
Hardy Perennial Plants.. "44 to 56 Flower Seeds............. 64 to 70
Hardy Roses.. 57 Vegetable Seeds....... 71 to 73
Hardy Climbing ‘Plants . 61 Grass and Farm Seeds................ 5) 6 TB
Hardy Shrubs............... 0 58, 59 Miscellaneous Garden RequiSiteS...........scsccccsssssssccesrsesesees 70 tO 80
Bovergneensirmcmercrsccocac-ctustcatecereenstescortseceavenssenccontasssscasacosessc 60
BULBS AND ROOTS.
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African Lily .....ss0.--+0e ese 19 | Colchicum..........+.« caaeeees 22 | Glory of the Snow............ 21 | Mariposa Tulip ............0+ 20 | Squills...
Agapanthus 1Q\|) CrOCUS, scccccscccsesccres-casees «. 22 | Helleborus......... -. 24 | Muscari Spirea...
Allium ...... ++ 19 «Autumn Flowering. 22 | Hemerocallis. + 49 Narcissus, Named Spring Snowflake...
Alstromeria + 19 | Crown Imperial.............. . 23 | Hippeastrum .. - 19 Chinese Sacred 18 | Spring Star Flower..
Amaryllis +» 19 | Cyclamen...... Sze Hyacinths, Mixed.. 6 id Polyanthus...... 18 | Star of Bethlehem...
Anemone .. 20 | Daffodiis. «14-18 Miniature se Double ... .. 17 | St. Bruno’s Lily...
Anthericum .. 20| Day Lily ws 49 s¢ Roman ff Star . 16| St. Bernard’s Lily
Arum 2c | Dielytra..... 23 se Named SS Poet’ ee 4) Stem perE la So
Astilbe......... - 34 | Dog’s-tooth no 25} GY for Beds ® Poetaz ... 18 | Trillium ..
Autumn Daffodil. - 33 | Eranthis............ a se Selection se Trumpet......14, 15 | Triteleia ..
Bleeding Heart..... . 23 | Eremurus... 2G ce Grapevesensnes Ornithogalum....... cele! Tulips, Single. Early...
Barbadoes Spice Lily....... Erythronium. 2s 5 Feathered ...... Oxalis....... eo By Late Garden..
Bugle Lily........ occ + 34] Fairy Lily .... -» 34 | [mantophyllum ....... Pzonies.... 32 3 Double.....
Butterfly Tulip. «. 20 | Fleur-de-Lis.. -.25-27 | Incarvillea....... Plantain Lily - 47 £ for Beds
Callas..... . 21 { Flowering Flags.. .25-27 | Iris... Puschkinia .. 31 Gs Parrot
Calochortus 66 Fe) || LRBES ER acacao onoconccoscosbooedcen 24 | Ixias ... Ranunculus . oy iid Darwin
Chilian Lily..... .. 19 | Fritillaria 23, 24 Jonauils|s Richardia.......... natal eWallotareiecseeces
Chinese Sacred Lilies....... 18 | Funkia...... se 47 | Leucojum.......0.. Scarborough Lily . : 34 | Watsonia..
Chionodoxa......e00 . 21 | Galanthus . +» 33 | Lily of the Palace. Scillasisc.cseencceuse - 33 | Windflower...
Christmas Rose. . 24 | Gladiolus ............. --- 24 | Lilies.. Snowdrops. - 33 | Winter Aconite..
Clivia ....eeve0 Guinea Hen Flower.......... 2 ‘| Lily of the Valley. eeeoonecedce Sparaxis ....ccceeccceesressseees 33 | Wood Lily ....
Zephyranthes.
PLANTS —Winter-flowering, Decorative, Hardy, Small Fruits, Shrubs, etc.
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Albeliavecsconssscccsscronccsetenss 58 | Cabomba .........seesee0-+-++ 6x | Euphorbia ........
Abutilon. -- 35 | Callirhoe ..... «. 46 | Eurya .........
Acacia.... - 35 | Calycanthus. 58 | Evergreens ..
Acanthus 35 | Camellia... 37 | Exochorda. .
Achillea.. .. 44 | Caragana.. .. 58 | Farfugium ...
Aconitum... .. 44 | Campanula . 46 | Ferns
Actinidia...... .. 61 | Cape Jessamine. 40 | Ficus
f£gopodium. .. 44 | Carnations. .... 37 | Fittonia
Aglaonema..... 35 | Caryopteris .. 46 | Forsythia
Agrostemma.. ead eaSSlalyecsots 46 | Foxglove
Akebia...... 6x | Celastius... 61 | Funkia.....
Allamanda. »- 35 | Centaurea . 46 | Gaillardia..
Alocasia.. nc 218 || Cece 58 | Gardenia
Alpinia 35 Chamomile. 63 | Genista
Althea 59 | Chives . 63 | Geranium..
Alyssum «. 44 | Chionanthus .... ... 58 | Gooseberries
Amorpha .. 58 | Chrysanthemum. .-37, 46 | Grapevines...
Ampelopsis .. 6x | Chrysocoma.... -» 46 | Grasses.....
Anacharis.. .. 61 | Cimicifuga ... 46 | Gypsophila
Ananas... -- 35 | Cinerarias . eS 7
Anchusa. .. 44 | Clematis... .46, 61 | Helenium...
Anthurium..... -. 35 | Clerodendro ereS 78 | WELalesiagrnas
Aquatic DENS. .. 61 |-Clethra........ +» 58 | Helianthus.
Aquilegia .- 45 | Colutea... .. 58) Heliconia..
Aralia..... , 53 | Corchorus . 58 | Heliopsis
Araucaria 36 , Coreopsis 47 | Hemerocallis
Cornus .. o 58 | Heuchera...
38 | Hibiscus...
38 | Hollyhock....
Aristolochia .
Armeria.....
aSrace en ateens 47 | Lonicera.............es00+--e-. 59 | Rhubarb Roots.......s0s0-+-- 63
- 38 | Ludwigia.. . 61 | Roses, Hardy...
- 60 | Lupinus ... + 50 Rubber Plants.. - 40
- 58 | Lychnis... 50 | Rudbeckia ESA
. 38 | Lythrum.. 50 | Sage...... . 63
- 39 | Maples... 59 | Sagittari . 61
. 40 | Maranta... 41 | Salvia 54
. 40 | Medinilla . . 4t | Salvinia... NOx
- 58 | Mentha.... . 50} Salisburia. - 59
- 47 | Mertensia ... . 50 | Sambucus ... 59
- 47 | Metrosideros - 41] Sanseviera . 42
. 48 | Mint.............. - 63 | Scabiosa......... 53)
- 40 Mey op ym . 61 | Schizmatoglottis ras
. 40 | Nephthytis... - 41 Schizephiaeny. . 61
40 | Nepenthes......... . 41 | Sedum... 54
. 62 - 36] Smilax.. 43
, 63 50 Solidago... 54
« 48 43 | Spathiphyllum 43
48 | Ophiopogon Ag) PS piLedesesecnres== 55,59
-- 59 | Orange.......... 43 | Sphzrogyne + 43
. 48 | Osage Orange. 59 | Staphylea - 59
. 58 | Pachysandra , 50 | Statice E55)
48) | Palms) .c-.s--- . 42] Stenanthium 55
. 40 | Panax . 43 | Stephanotis.. - 43
+» 48 | Pandanu . 43 | Stokesia...... - 55
- 49 , Papaver.... , 53 ) Strawberries. . 63
49 | Pardanthus.. ..- 50 | Swainsona..... - 43
49 | Passiflora . - 43 | Sweet William... - 47
49 | Pentstemon. . 50 | Symphoricarpus .. 59
36
6r | Costus
44 | Crotons
Artemisia... 45 | Crateegus... 58 | Honeysuckle... ... 61 | Philadelphus . 59 | Syringa ............ - 59
Asclepias... . 45 | Curmeria . - 38 | Hop Vine Roots... ... 63 | Philodendron.. ... 43 | Tamarix . 59
Asparagus «» 36 | Currants...... ..- 62 | Horseradish Roots . 63 | Phlox .. a 51, 52 | Tansy.... 63
‘s .. 63 Cyanophyllam 38 | Hydrangea....... 58 Phyllotzenium. .... 43 | Tarragon . 63
Aspidistra .. + 36 | Cycas 38 | Iberis........ . 49 | Physostegia.... . 52 | Thalictrum .. 55
Asters, Hardy. +» 45 | Cyperus ... 61 | Isolepis 40 | Pinks, Hardy. . 52] Thyme..... 63
Astilbe ....... - 34 | Cytisus - 58 | Itea .. . 58 | Platycodon . . 52 | Thymus.... 55
Aucuba 36 | Delphinium.. 47 | Ixoras . 41 | Plumbago. 43, 52 | Tradescantia - 56
Azaleas 58 | Desmodium . 58 ; Ivy..... 61 | Polygonum ... 52 | Trollius. 56
Baccharis.. 75° | Deutzia.... 58 | Jasmine.. 41,61 | Poppy ...... 52, 53 | Tunica 56
Baptisia..... . 45 | Dianthus .. 47 | Jasminum . ATeOTs WR otentillaeecersssrcuceseeneenat 59 | Valeriana 56
Bay Trees. 36 | Dictamnus... 47, Kalmia..... 58 | Pothos...... .-- 43 | Vallisneria 61
Begonias ... - 374 Dieffenbachia.. 38 | Lapageria 41 | Primroses. --43, 53 | Veronica - 56
Berberis.. 50 | Digitalis.. 47 ; Larkspur . 47| Primula. 24391153) | altiSleonesnes . 61
Bignonia... 61 | Dracene 38 | Lathyrus 61 | Privet . 59 | Viburnum. ee)
Blackberries . .. 62 | Eichhornia . . 61 | Lavender.. 63 | Prunus 59 violets «+143, 56
Bocconia ... 45 | Eleagnus.... - 58 | Lemon... 41 | Pyrus 3 Ge) |) WAYERY oscasn snsoaconaronesoocn ome: 56
Boltonia.. .... 45 | Eucharis. - 38 | Liatris .. . 49 | Pyrethrum... 53 Wenn Plants and
Bougainvillea .. . 37 | Fugenia ... aeee 38 Ligustrum . 58 | Raspberries. - 63 IR@ O13 crriscansanoqedeccoantee 63
Boxwood ..... 36, 59 | Euonymus moc: ate) |p LEEKS encooncn . 59 | Rhodotypus . + 59 | Weigelia .. - 59
Buddleyaterseresecssranwerersaes 58 | Eupatorium..........sc0ccs0ee+ 47) | Lobelia. ces.csccacenssencvenaenns GO) RMU Saesceseencenceaseenoleessocees 59 | Wistaria . 61
..Vreer’s Reliable Bulbs..
O succeed with bulbs it is necessary to begin right, by getting sound bulbs of good size, and we would
a warn intending purchasers against buying cheap, undersized bulbs and expect the fine results obtained
from such as we offer. Our sources of supply are the best in this country and abroad, the leading growers
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. 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 very early spring, when
the rest of nature is asleep. Then it is that a clump of Snowdrops, Scillas or Chinodoxas impart to the garden an air of warmth
and cheer that cannot be accomplished in any other way. Following these modest flowers come the showier Crocus, Narcissus,
Hyacinths, Tulips, ete., in all their dazzling colors, keeping up a continuous display well into the summer. With no other
material can be secured such a wealth of charming flowers of infinite variety of form and coloring, with so little trouble and at so
small an outlay.
A FEW CULTURAL HINTS.
Note.— The following cultural hints apply especially to the latitude of Philadelphia. In the South it is quite pos-
sible to plant out bulbs as late as Christmas, while at points north of Philadelphia they should be planted as early
as possible after the first killing frost.
WHEN TO PLANT.—To the beginner we would emphasize the fact that Awtwmn 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 ready to ship by the second week in
September, and the sooner they are planted after that the greater will be the measure of success, more par=
ticularly those for indoor culture; therefore, ORDER EARLY. A few sorts, which are noted in the Catalogue, do
not mature until October and November, and can be sent at once on their arrival.
OUTDOOR CULTURE.—As a general rule, the bulbs should be planted in October and November, so that the roots may
make a good growth before cold weather sets in, but they can be set out even later if the ground is not frozen. They require
a moderately rich soil that has been well manured for previous crops, or else apply well-rotted cow or sheep manure or bone
meal, fresh manure is injurious to bulbs. The soil should be well drained, and no good results can be obtained without free
drainage. In planting the bulbs should be placed from an inch to four inches below the surface, according to the size of the bulb.
A good rule to go by is to cover the bulbs with soil one and a half times their own depth.
When the ground freezes hard the bed should be covered with three or four inches of leaves or litter, which should be removed
in early spring. Too early and heavy covering starts the tops prematurely, which are frequently injured in March by freezing and
thawing. After flowering, if the beds are wanted for late spring plantings, take up the bulbs, tops and roots, and ‘‘ heel in”’ in
some corner of the garden until the bulbs mature, after which they should be spread out in an airy room to dry, and kept in a cool,
dark place until time for replanting the following autumn.
INDOOR CULTURE.—Bulbs intended for blooming during the winter can be planted from September until November—the
earlier the better—in pans, pots or boxes, and be left in the open air, covered with a few inches of ashes or soil, until the earth
begins to freeze, and then placed in a cool greenhouse, cellar or room, at a temperature of 50 degrees. They will need, occasion-
ally, moderate watering after they are brought inside. Or the pans, pots or boxes may be placed at once, after potting, in a cool,
dark cellar, watering well and cover the same as above. The whole success of pot culture depends upon getting the roots well
established in the pots, at a low temperature of say 40 to 50 degrees, before you begin to force the tops at 60 degrees or over.
After this the bloom is easily developed by giving light and water, and one can have a supply of flowers from Christmas until after
Easter by regulating the time of bringing them to the light.
Round Pans for Bulbs. Glasses for Hyacinths.
The professional gardener invariably uses these in preference The culture of Hyacinths in glasses has always been popular,
to pots for growing bulbs in, and amateurs are now also using | and if you will use the special
them extensively; they present a neater appearance than pots | selection of varieties offered on
and are better adapted for table use. We can supply in the | the opposite page failure is
following sizes: next to impossible. When the
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DUTCH HYACINTHS.
The Hyacinth is so well 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.
Outdoor Culture.—The bulbs may be planted any time from October to December—the earlier the better. 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, but care
should be taken that this covering is not too thick, as the bulbs are as likely to be injured by being kept too warm as by freezing;
this should be removed in March, or when danger from hard frost is past.
Pot Culture.—Plantings may be make at any time from September to December, though October is the best time. A light,
rich soil, with a mixture of well rotted cow or sheep manure, is most suitable. Use a 4 or 5-inch pot, and have the. tops of the
bulbs just above the surface. After potting give a good watering, and set away in a cool cellar or outhouse and cover with coal-
ashes or some litter, until thoroughly rooted; this usually takes from 6 to 8 weeks. During this period be careful that they do not
become dry. They may then be brought as wanted for a succession of flowers into a cool, light room. After the spikes are fully
developed they may be placed in the dining or sitting-room or wherever they are 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. Should the water become foul, pour off carefully and renew. A piece of charcoal about an inch
in diameter, placed in each glass, will keep the water sweet. Give as much fresh air as possible without letting them stand in a
draught, and at a temperature 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.
EXTRA SELECTED FIRST-SIZE DOUBLE-NAMED HYACINTHS
While Double-flowering Hyacinths do not, as a rule, produce as fine spikes as the single sorts offered on page 4, yet they are
exceedingly handsome, and deserves extensive cultivation. The varieties listed below are those which we have found by actual
tests to be the most satisfactory. ;
Price, Any of the extra selected first-sized named Hyacinths (except where noted) 12 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. ; by mail} 20
cts. per doz. extra, a) Rese
DOUBLE RED, ROSE, Etc.
Bouquet Royal. Salmon pink, red centre.
Bouquet Tendre. Dark carmine red; good spike.
Grootvorst, — Very fine blush rose; large, compact spike.
Lord Wellington. The finest double light pink; large bells. 15 cts. each; $1.25
per doz.
Noble Par Merite. Deep rose pink; extra double bells.
Prince of Orange. Dark rose; fine spike; semi-double.
DOUBLE PURE AND TINTED WHITE.
Bouquet Royal. Pure white; good spike; extra.
Isabella. The first double blush white; large bells and spike.
La Grandesse. The double flowering form of the well-known single pure white.
Extra fine. 18 cts. each; $1.60 per doz.
La Tour d’Auvergne. Earliest pure white; grand spike; extra.
La Virginite. Blush white, with dark centre; fine spike.
Prince of Waterloo. Pure white; large bells and spike.
DOUBLE BLUE, LAVENDER, PURPLE, Etc.
Bloksberg. Finest light blue; very large, compact spike.
Garrick. Deep azure blue; very large spike.
General Antinck. Light blue, deep centre; good truss.
General Kohler. One of the finest double bright blues. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per
doz.
Othello, Rich dark blue. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.
Van Speyk. Fine light porcelain blue; very large truss and bells.
DOUBLE YELLOW.
Bouquet Orange. Dark reddish orange.
Goethe. Light yellow; large spike,
Jaune Supreme. Deep yellow-shaded orange.
Minerva. Orange yellow; extra large and fine flower; semi-double.
Sunflower. The finest double pure yellow. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.
Price. All of the extra selected first-size named Hyacinths (except where noted)
at the uniform price of 12 cts. each; $1.00 per doz. Jf cownted by mail, add
20 cts. per dozen for postage. No extra charge for mailing single bulbs.
COLLECTIONS OF FIRST-SIZE NAMED
HYVACINTHS.
Dreer’s Special Selection for Pot Culture.
A selection of magnificent and distinct sorts, which may confidently be expected to
produce spikes of exceptional size. For culture see above.
12 distinct named varieties (9 singles:and 3 doubles), our selection, $1.00, or by
mail, $1.20.
Dreer’s Special Selection for Growing in Water.
Many varieties do not succeed grown in this way. This selection is made up of
sorts which are specially adapted for the purpose. For culture see above.
12 distinct named varieties (9 singles and 3 doubles), our selection, $1.00, or by
mail, $1.20.
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Sprke oF Dousire Hyacinrus.
Single flowering Hyacinths are usually the most satisfactory, producing the finest spikes of bloom.
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Spike or Since Hyacintu.
SINGLE YELLOW SHADES.
Ida. One of the best pure yellows, fine spike.
$1.25 per doz.
King of the Yellows.
15 cts.
Fine golden yellow, does well out-
doors.
La Pluie d’Or. Pale yellow, medium spike.
Obelisque. Rich deep yellow, good spike, 15 cts. each;
$1.25 per doz.
Sonora. Nankeen yellow or buff; large bells and spike.
Yellow Hammer. Considered the best pure yellow, fine
spike and bells. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.
Extra Selected First=size
Named Hyacinths,
The varieties enumerated below have been selected for their
distinct coloring and free-flowering qualities, and are all Extra
selected first-sized bulbs, specially suited for growing in
pots or glasses or for high-grade bedding. For cultural notes
see page 3.
Price.—Any of the Extra Selected First-sized Named Hya-
cinths (except where noted) at the uniform price of 12 cts.
each; $1.00 per dozen, $7.00 per 100. If wanted
by mail, add 20 cts. per dozen for postage. Single bulbs
mailed free at prices given.
SINGLE RED, ROSE AND PINK,
Baron van Thuyll. A beautiful delicate pink; fine spikes.
Cardinal Wiseman. Charming bright rose pink; large spike.
Charles Dickens, An exquisite shade of soft pink, very
large spikes, charming in every way. 15 cts. each; $1.25
per doz.
General Pelissier. Intense deep crimson-scarlet; compact
spike; a fine bedder and easily forced.
Gertrude. Deep rose, large compact truss. A splendid and
popular variety for bedding, as it stands very erect.
Gigantea. One of the best blush-pink varieties. Very large
truss of closely set bells.
Koh=i-Noor, Large spike of brilliant salmon-pink flowers,
semi-double. 15 cts, each; $1.25 per doz.
Lady Derby. One of the finest pink Hyacinths, first-class
in every way. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Moreno. A beautiful lively pink; very large truss ard bells;
splendid sort for pots.
Robert Steiger. Deep rose-carmine; compact truss.
Roi des Belges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand bedder.
Rosea [axima. Delicate rose-pink; large bells forming
good spike.
SINGLE PURE AND TINTED WHITE.
Albertine. Pure white; an easy variety to force,
Baroness von Thuyll.
bedder.
British Queen. A pure white of more than usual merit;
fine bells and spike. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.
Grandeur a’ Mervyeille. Finest blush-white; large truss
of bloom; the most popular of this shade.
Grande Vedette. Snow white; forces well.
La Franchise. Creamy white; very large bulb.
La Grandesse. This is the finest pure white, finely shaped
spike, bells of great substance; magnificent. 15 cts. each;
$1.50 per doz,
L’Innocence. The most popular of the pure whites; extra
fine spike, always produces good flowers. 15 cts. each;
$1.25 per doz.
Mme. van der Hoop: Pure white; very large bells.
is one of the best either for indoors or bedding.
[Mina, Pure white; large bells; fine truss.
Mr. Plimsol. Ivory white; splendid bells and truss.
SINGLE BLUE, LAVENDER, PURPLE, ETC,
Baron von Thuyll. Rich purplish-blue; very large.
Chas. Dickens. Porcelain-blue, shaded darker,
Czar Peter. Finest light lavender-blue. 15 cts.
$1.50 per doz.
Grande Maitre. The most popular of the deep porcelain-
blues; very large truss.
Johan, Pale grey-blue, produces enormous bells and spikes;
extra fine.
King of the Blues.
varieties.
La Peyrouse. A pretty light porcelain-blue.
Marie. Rich purple-blue; enormous spike; erect habit.
Perle Brilliante. Light pear!-blue; makes perfect spikes of
largest size. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.
Pieneman. Porcelain-blue; large spike and bells.
Queen of the Blues, Clear silvery azure-blue; a grand
sort. 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.
Pure white, splendid forcer and
This
each;
This is the finest of the deep blue
Price.—Any of the Extra Selected First-size Named Hyacinths (except where noted) at the uniform price of 12 cts. each;
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; by mail, 20 cts. per doz. extra.
The Select Second-size Bulbs offered on opposite page are very satisfactory for pots or bedding.
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Select Second=Size Named Hyacinths.
These are a little smaller than our Extra Selected first size bulbs
offered on pages 8 and 4, but are fine flowering stock, and admirably
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 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50
per 100; $50.00 per 1000.
Lf by mail add 15 cts. per doz. for postuge.
SINGLE RED, ROSE AND PINK.
Chas. Dickens. A beautiful shade of soft pink, very large bells
and truss.
Gen. Pelissier, Intense deep crimson-scarlet; fine bedder.
Gertrude. Deep rose; extra fine for bedding, having erect truss.
Gigantea. Soft blush-pink; very large spike of closely set bells,
Moreno. A beautiful lively pink; very large spike and bells;
splendid for pots.
Roi des Belges. Brilliant crimson-scarlet; a grand bedding sort,
holding its color better than any other scarlet,
Single Pure and Tinted White.
British Queen. Purest white; fine truss and bells.
Baroness van Thuyll. Pure white; popular bedder.
Grandeur a’ Merveille. The finest blush white variety; makes a
splendid spike.
L’Innocence. Deservedly the most popular pure white; good for
all purposes.
La Grandesse. Magnificent clear white; considered the finest of
all whites.
Mme. van der Hoop. Pure white; large bells; a splendid sort.
Single Blue, Lavender and Purple.
Baron van Thuyll. Rich purplish-blue, in long spikes.
Czar Peter. Exquisite light lavender-blue; a lovely shade.
Grand Maitre. Deep porcelain-blue; very large truss; strong and
free grower, and one of the best.
King of the Blues. ‘The finest of the rich deep blue varieties.
La Peyrouse. Light porcelain-blue; very dainty.
Queen of the Blues. Clear silvery azure-blue; beautiful.
Price, any of the above, 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.;
$5.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000.
If by mail, add 15 cts, per doz. for postage.
Sprke oF SINGLE HyAacIntTH.
DUTCH ROMAN OR
MINIATURE HYACINTHS.
These are small bulbs of the single-flowering Dutch Hyacinths, and quite
distinct from the French Romans offered on page 6, and excellent for grow-
ing in pans, pots or boxes, 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 are 12 centimetres and over in
circumference and must not be confounded with smaller unnamed sorts.
Gertrude. Deep rose. Time. van der Hoop, Pure white.
Gigantea. Soft blush, or shell- Czar Peter, Light lavender-blue.
pink. Grand Maitre, Deep porcelain
Moreno. Waxy pink, fine. blue.
Roi des Belges. Rich scarlet. King of the Blues. Rich, deep
Grandeur a’Merveille. Blush blue.
white. Queen of the Blues. Silvery
La Grandesse. Snow white. azure-blue.
L’Innocence. Purest white
Price, any of the above-named varieties, 5 cts, each; 45 cts. per doz.;
$3.00 per 100.
("Tf wanted by mail, add 10 cts, per dozen on Miniature Hya-
cinths for postage. Single bulbs mailed without additional cost.
Dutcu Roman Hyacintus.
French Roman Hyacinths are offered on page 6.
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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-flowering sorts as giving the best and most uniform results, and always
send singles unless otherwise specified.
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
fle depended.on to produce fine results, either planted out of doors or in pots in the house, and are without doubt the highest grade
jof mixed Hyacinths offered at a reasonable price.
Dark Red shades mixed. Dark Blue and Purple shades mixed.
Rose and Pink shades mixed. Light Blue and Lavender shades mixed.
Red, all shades mixed. Blue, all shades mixed.
Pure White sorts mixed. Yellow, all shades mixed.
Blush and Tinted White sorts mixed. All colors mixed,
Price. Any of the above in either SINGLE or DOuBLE, 7 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Tf wanted by mail, add 15 cts. per doz. for postage.
DREER’S ‘‘POPULAR”’ MIXTURE.
A fine grade of bulbs at a popular price. The bulbs used in making this mixture are 15 centimeters—nearly 6 inches in circum-
ference—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 mixed. Dark Blue and Purple shades mixed.
Rose and Pink shades mixed. Light Blue and Lavender shades mixed,
Red, all shades mixed. Blue, all shades mixed,
Pure White sorts mixed. Yellow, all shades mixed.
Blush and Tinted White sorts mixed. All colors mixed.
Price. Any of the above in either SINGLE or DOUBLE, 6 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100: $30.00 1000. Jf wanted
by mail, add 12 cts. per dozen for postage.
-EARLY FRENCH
ROMAN HYACINTHS.
A charming class of Hyacinths from the south of France
(quite distinct from the Dutch Hyacinths), producing graceful,
delicately perfumed spikes of flowers. They force readily in
the house, Three bulbs can be put in a 4-inch, or six bulbs in
a 6-inch pan or pot, and as each bulb produces several spikes it
makes a beautiful plant for conservatory or house decoration,
Their treatment is identical with the Dutch Hyacinth (see page
3), except that we do not recommend them for outdoor planting.
Early White. Pure white; one of the most valuable plants
for cut flowers. Millions of these are annually forced in the
United States. If potted at intervals from September to
November can be had in flower from November till April.
Selected bulbs, 6 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100;
Me $32.00 per 1000.
Extra selected bulbs, 7 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.; $4.25
per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
Mammoth bulbs, 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.25 per
100; $50.00 per 1000.
Early Dark Rose. Semi-double, deep pink. 6 cts. each;
50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Early Light Rose. Double, beautiful pale rose. 6 cts.
each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Early Blue. Light blue, a fine contrast to the other colors.
6 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Early White Italian or Parisian. A little later in flower-
ing than the Romans. Much larger spikes. 6 cts. each; 50
cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
(as Add 10 cts. per doz. for postage on French Roman
Hyacinths, if wanted by mail. Single bulbs mailed
Sree at prices given.
Earty Wuite Roman Hyacintus.
We only handle the highest grade of bulbs, such as will give perfect flowers,
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COLLECTIONS OF HYACINTHS FOR BEDS.
FE 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 and the low cost of planting a good-sized
bed, it is a matter of comment that larger plantings are not seen in private gardens. While mixed Hyacinths in the separate
colors offered on page 6 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.
Cultural directions will be found on page 3. We might add that Hyacinth bulbs in some soils do well for a number of years
without lifting or replanting. When through flowering, the beds may be sown or planted with shallow-rooting plants, such as
Petunias, Verbenas, Portulaca, etc., which will keep the beds bright throughout the summer and in no way hurt the bulbs.
The size of these beds are 6 feet in diameter ; plunt outside rows 3 inches from edge of bed; each bed requires 108
bulbs, planted 6 inches apart each way.
Price. Bulbs for any of the following beds in Select Second Size for $5.50; in Extra Selected First Size for $7.00.
CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS * A.”’ CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS ‘«C,”’
Space No, 1. 48. Gertrude. Deep rose. This bed is formed of 6 lines of bulbs, using five sorts, and
we « 2. 30. La Peyrouse. Light blue. makes a very attractive effect.
"2 «* 3. 30. Baroness van Thuyll. Pure white. Ist (outside) row. 383. Grand A’Merveille. Blush white.
i 4 2d GG «¢ 27. Baron van Thuyll. Rich purple.
CIRCULAR BED OF HYACINTHS ‘B.’ 3d GG “¢ 21. General Pelissier, Deep scarlet.
Space No. 1. 32. L’Inmocence. Pure white. 4th ee «< 15. L?Innocence. Pure white.
GG “«« 2. 38. Roi des Belges. Bright red. 5 9. pr
ss cc 3. 38. King of the Blues. Rich blue. 6 (cente) 3. Grand Maltre- | Clearblue:
Price. Bulbs for any of the above beds in Select Second Size for $5.50, in Extra Selected First Size for $7.00.
The combination of colors in any of the beds will be changed if so desired at same cost.
Collections for beds are too heavy to be sent by mail, and will be forwarded by express or freight at customers’ expense.
Crircucar Bep or Hyacintus “A.’’ * Crecucar Bep oF Hyacintus “ B.”’
Hyacinths in Glasses are attractive in the sitting-room. See page 5.
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SINGLE
Early-flowering
TULIPS.
c) se Tulip is always attractive
from its beauty and bril- «
liancy of color, and is one of the
SS >> popular early spring flowers. A
few bulbs scattered here and there pro-
duce but little effect, but when planted in masses or in
small groups, they become at once grand and brilliant,
and eclipse in variety of coloring and picturesque 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 six bulbs in a 6-inch pan
or pot.
To assist in the selection of varieties that grow to the same
height and bloom together we give directly after the name of
each variety the average height in inches, those marked E
come into bloom first, followed by those marked M, while the
varieties marked L are the latest.
pas-l[f Tulips are wanted by mail, add at the rate of
5 cts. per dozen for postage.
FIVE “MATCHLESS”
NEW SINGLE TULIPS.
The varieties offered under this head are illustrated on the front cover of this
catalogue and represent the finest of the newer Tulips, sorts that, up to a year
or two ago, commanded prices beyond the reach of the average buyer, but which
we now Offer at prices which place them within the reach of everybody, enabling
all lovers of Tulips to make liberal plantings of these greatly improved sorts.
Golden Queen. (12 M.) The finest golden-yellow; pureincolor; flowers very
large, of globular shape. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per 1000.
Joost van Vondel White (Lady Boreel), (12 M.) Conceded to be the
largest and finest pure white. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $26.00 per 1000.
Pink Beauty. (12M.) Rich, glowing rosy-pink, flushed with snowy-white at the
base of petals. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000.
} ay, Queen of the Netherlands, (12 M.) Exquisite shade of soft blush-pink shaded with
white; enormous globular flowers. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
Group oF Sincre Earty Tutips. Sir Thomas Lipton. (12 M.) Rich, glossy deep scarlet, the finest of its color, and
of remarkable substance. 45 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
3 each of the above 5 Matchless Tulips............ -. 90.60 12 each of the above 5 Matchless Tulips...............$2.00
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FIVE “GRAND” STANDARD SINGLE EARLY TULIPS.
The sorts comprising this set are illustrated on the back cover of this catalogue, and may truly be termed the best of the standard
bedding varieties. Each one is well known, and they are used in immense quantities by the world’s most discriminating planters.
They all grow about the same height and bloom together. You can make no mistake in planting these in your most conspicuous
beds or borders,
Belle Alliance. (10 M.) Brilliant dark scarlet. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
Chrysolora. (10 M.) Rich, pure yellow. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Cottage Maid. (10 M.) White, bordered and suffused rosy-pink. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Proserpine. (10 M.) Glossy carmine-rose. 40 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
White Hawk (Albion). (10 M.) A beautiful pure white. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
6 each of the above 5 Grand Tulips................. $0.80 | 25 each of the above 5 Grand Tulips.................. $2.50
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The five “ Matchless”? and “‘Grand’”’ Tulips offered on this page are illustrated on the cover of this catalogue.
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Single Early Tulips.
Select Standard Sorts.
In addition to the ten ‘Matchless’? and ‘‘Grand”’ sorts
offered on the opposite page, we offer the following very select
sorts, all of which are first class in every way.
Following the name of each variety we give its average height
in inches. Those marked E are the earliest to bloom, followed
by those marked M, those marked L being the latest.
If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen to Tulips for
postage.
Per Doz. PER too.
Artus. (8 M.) Bright deep scarlet; a splen-
did bedding variety. $13.00 per 1000..... $0 25 = $1 «50
Couleur Cardinal. (10 L.) Rich cardi-
nal-red; splendid bedder or forcer $20.00
per 1000 Bien sca ccnie cos steeieier es 35 2 25
Crimson King. (10 M.) Crimson-scarlet;
fine bedder. $16.00 per 1000...... .... 30 1 75
Cramoise Brilliant. (12 M.) Bright
scarlet of large size and great substance; fine
forcer and bedder, $13.00 per 1000....... 25 1 50
Duc Van Thol Rose. (8 E.) Rich rose-
pinkie! S.00;per A000 = sneer eet 30 2 00
Duc Van Thol Scarlet. (8 E.) Very
brights se o18-00) per 10005 sas seer eeeaaeee 30 2 00
Duc Van Thol White Maximus. (8 E.)
A good white. $15.00 per 1000.......... 30 1 75
Duchesse de Parma. (12M.) Red, bor-
dered orange; effect orange-scarlet; very Since Earry Tuips Kaiser Kroon.
bright. $13.00 per 1000................ 25 1 50 : y Per Doz. PER 100.
Joost van Vondel Red. (10 M.) Deep Prince of Austria. (121L.) Orange-scar-
blood red; light feathering of white at base. let; a striking color; sweet-scented. $18.00
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Kaiser K IRENE Bacheed Princess Marianne. (10 M.) White,
SSE LSS ) fo eee as shaded rose; fine bedder. $12.00 per 1000. 25 1 50
ued goleen yollony Gate levee eae gragl _. | RoseGrisdelin. (8 M.) The finest dwarf,
in every way. $15.00 per 1000........... 30 «1:75 bright pink bedding Tulip. $12.00per 1000. 25 1 50
L’immaculee. (10 E.) Pure white; early. Rose Luisante. (10 M)_ Brilliant deep
_ $10.00 per 1000.......... BS cine Se OCT 20 1 25 pink; fine for forcing or bedding. $22.00
La Reine (Queen Victoria). (10 E.) PeTAlOO Ow see sre 2 ae ere 35 2 50
Pure white; sometimes tinted rose; fine for Silver Standard. (10 M.) White, flaked
bedding or forcing. $10.00 per 1000...... 2025 and striped with crimson; fine. $20.00 per i
Le Matelas. (12 M.) Silvery pink, edged OOO kar t-ecaes ste. vee eee Pers eee 35 2 25
with blush; pretty and effective. $25.00 per Thos. Moore. (12 L.) Rich, brilliant,
TOOOM ee ee ured 1 Sa a 40 2 75 orange-scarlet; sweet-scented. $12.00 per x
Mon T 15.9) adi fies: MA OOO ME ees Renato: Aaa ate aieiee ls 25 1 50
Oni Dies Orsay CLO FE) my shes nne achieve! Van der Neer. (10 M.) Rosy violet.
low Tulip for early forcing; also a good $39.00 per 1000 45 3 95
: $30. SAM oi ocicis oOo oae 2:
bedder. $18.00 jae: OOO: Sayer SEV SRIeRG 30 200 | Vermilion Brilliant. (10 E.) Rich ver-
Pottebakker White. (12M.) One of the milion; the finest scarlet. $25.00 per 1000. 40 2 75
finest, either for forcing or bedding. $18.00 Wouverman. (10 M.) Purple-violet; extra
perl OOO ke ere se 5 eats oor 30 2 00 lenges PROMO) jose WONc a cancseccescaue 50 3 50
Pottebakker Yellow. (12M.) Very large Yellow Prince. (10 M.) The leading
and fine yellow. $15.00 per 1000......... 30 1 75 golden-yellow for forcing; is also equally
Pottebakker Scarlet. (12 M.) Very valuable for bedding; sweet-scented. $12.00
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Collections of Single Early Tulips.
A border planted with one of the following collections, which includes the ‘Matchless and ‘‘Grand’’ varieties as well as the
select standard sorts, forms one of the most interesting and educational features of the garden.
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Dreer’s Superb Mixture of Single Early Tulips.
There are great differences in the various grades of mixed Tulips. Asa rule they are made up by the growers in Holland out
of cheap, undesirable or surplus lots, and little attention given to variety of color or time of flowering.
We are importing this season a large quantity of selected bulbs of the best-named varieties to make this superb mixture. It will
contain a carefully balanced range of colors, and must not be compared with mixtures as usually sent out, and notwithstanding the
great care to make this the finest mixture ever sent out we are in a position to offer it at the price usually charged for a very
inferior grade, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000.
The “Matchless” and “Grand”’ Tulips offered on opposite page are unequalled,
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TULIPS
This beautiful class is becoming more popular each season.
They are quite distinct from the early-flowering sorts offered on
the preceding pages, coming into bloom in the vicinity of Phila-
delphia about May 10th, or two or three weeks later than the
early flowering types, and extending the Tulip season over a
period of four weeks or more.
On account of their extreme hardiness, they are specially
adapted for the permanent hardy flower border, where they should
be liberally planted in clumps or masses. They may also be
naturalized in grass, wild gardens, etc. For bedding they are
superb, while as cut flowers they are much to be pre-
ferred to the early type, having long stems with flow-
ers of great substance that stand cut in a perfect con-
dition for a long time. We have tested over one hundred
of the best varieties, and offer the selection of twenty sorts
with every confidence that they will give complete satisfac-
tion. The heights given are actual measurements, taken at our
trial grounds May 10th to 15th. These, of course, are liable
to vary according to soil and other conditions. In planting,
the bulbs should be set alittle deeper than ordinary ‘Tulips, a
covering of 4 inches being about right.
Bizarres (24 inches). An odd and striking class. The ground
color of the flowers is some shade of yellow quaintly marked, in a greater or.
lesser degree, with brown, violet or crimson; mixed colors, 25 cts. per doz. ;
$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Bouton d’Or (Golden Beauty) (21 inches). Rich, buttery orange-yellow
cup-shaped flowers. The anthers are black and make a striking contrast
with the yellow when the flowers are expanded. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50
per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Bybleemen (24 inches). White grounds flamed and feathered with rose,
red, violet, brown and other odd shades. Mixed colors. 25 cts. per doz. ;
$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Caledonia (20 inches). Brilliant orange-scarlet with greenish black centre,
very striking in masses, 45 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
Fulgens (30 inches). Velvety vermilion red, with yellow base, long re-
flexed petals. Very showy. 38cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
Gesneriana spathulata (28 inches). A superb Tulip of strong yet graceful
growth, and bearing very large flowers of an intense brilliant crimson-scailet
with glittering blue-black centre. No words or picture can begin to do this
Tulip justice. It should be planted in generous quantity. There are a
number of inferior types of this Tulip. The variety spathulata is the finest
of all. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Gesneriana Lutea (24 inches). This fine golden-yellow variety hasall the
merits of the scarlet sort and is considered one of the best late Tulips. 35
cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per 1000.
Golden Crown (22 inches). Large flowers with pointed petals, color rich
yellow, petals faintly edged with red; a good bedder. 25 cts. per doz.;
$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Inglescombe Pink (Sa/mon Queen) (18 inches), A rare blending of
buff and salmon. Most attractive both in form and coloring, 50 cts. per
doz.; $3.50 per 100; $380 00 per 1000.
Inglescombe Scarlet (18 inches). Enormous flowers of brilliant scarlet, rich
and glowing. 450 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
La Merveille (18 inches). A magnificent variety with very large, artistic,
sweet-scented blossoms and of a striking color, being salmony-rose overlaid
with orange-red, very effective in beds or borders, 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00
A Group or May-FLowerinG TuLies. per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
May-flowering Tulips are continued on next page.
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MaysloWersia: Cottage Garden or
Boulevard Tulips. ( Continued.)
Orange Beauty (21inches). Perfect globular flowers, very
large in size, of a rich, dark red, bordered with orange,
highly perfumed. 385 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22.00
per 1000,
Parisian Yellow (28 inches). A beautiful large pure yel-
low of exquisite shade and shape; grand in every way, and
of special value for cutting. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per
100; 318.00 per 1000.
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush) (24 inches). Pure white, daintily
edged with pink, which suffuses the entire flower as it ages;
a beautiful cut flower, 30 cts. per doz.3 $1.75 per 100;
$15.00 per 1000.
Rembrandt. These are Darwin Tulips with oddly striped
and feathered flowers, presenting a very gay appearance.
Flowers of great substance, lasting well when cut. Mixed
colors. 30 cts. per doz; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
Royal White (18 inches). Splendid globular flowers of
pure white, the centre of the petals slightly tinted with
creamy yellow. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00
per 1000.
Shandon Bells, Isabella, or Blushing Bride (18
inches). A pretty variety, opening out a creamy-yellow
tinted with blush, turning, as the flower ages, to a carmine
pink; a charming transformation. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00
per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
Snowdon (20 inches). Beautiful goblet-shaped flowers of
snow white, suffused on the margin with delicate rosy-lay-
ender; a rare color combination and much admired as a cut
flower. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
Summer Beauty (24 inches). White, beautifully striped
and splashed with rosy-crimson; a fine large, showy flower.
60 cts. per doz.3; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
Vitellina (22 inches). Enormous flowers of soft primrose
yellow, shading off to silvery white. 60 cts. per doz.;
$4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000.
_» May-=flowering [Mixed. This is a splendid mixture made
up of over fifty sorts of all colors, and contains a good per-
| centage of sweet-scented varieties. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50
“yp Pet a ie 00 per 1000.
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BorpDerR OF Darwin TULIPS.
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\ DARWIN TULIPS (May-flowering).
Handsome May-flowering class and quite distinct in style of growth from the other late-flowering sorts; stately in appearance,
attaining a height of 24to 30 inches, and bearing on strong stems beautiful globular flowers of remarkably heavy texture, in a large
range of colors, embracing almost every conceivable tint in rose, heliotrope, claret, maroon, crimson, and other rich and rare shades,
Unsurpassed for bedding and for cutting. The twelve sorts offered below were selected out of a large collection as being the best
and most distinct.
Baronne de la Tonnaye, Vivid carmine-pink, shading to | Mrs, Potter Palmer, Rich glowing purple, 60 cts. per
blush. Extra strong and fine. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
100. Pride of Haarlem. Immense flowers of deep rose, shaded
Clara Butt. Scft salmony pink, tinged with blush. $1.00 scarlet. 65 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100.
per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Rev. Ewbank; Bright heliotrope; very distinct. 65 cts. per
Farncombe Saunders. Rich brilliant scarlet; extra fine. doz,; $4.50 per 100.
Glow. Brilliant, glowing vermilion, blue centre. 60 cts. per $4.00 per 100.
doz.; $4.00 per 100. The Sultan. This might be called The Black Tulip, being
Giretchen (Margaret). Outside of petals delicate blush; a rich, glossy, black maroon. Extra fine. 60 cts. per doz.;
inside soft rose; very pretty. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. $3.50 per 100.
Mme. Krelage. Vivid rosy-pink. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 | White Queen. Clear white, slightly tinged with delicate
per 100, blush. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per 100.
Mixed Darwin Tulips, Our supply of these comes from a specialist who grows over 50 sorts, most of which are represented
in this mixture. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $13.00 per 1000.
COLLECTIONS OF DARWIN TULIPS.
$1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Salmon King. Dazzling rosy-scarlet. 60 cts. per doz.;
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DOUBLE TULIPS.
While not equal to the single in brilliancy, the double varieties
last much longer in bloom. The early varieties, such as Murillo,
Imperator Rubrorum, and the Tournesols, are excellent for
forcing. The later sorts will not bear forcing, but are very
effective in beds or borders. A combination or solid bed of the
pure white and bright scarlet varieties, La Candeur and Rex
Rubrorum, is especially effective.
Following each variety we give its average height in inches.
Those marked E. flower first followed by those marked M.,
those marked L. being the latest.
If Tulips are wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per doz. for
postage.
Per Doz. Per 100.
Couronne d’Or (Crown of Gold), (10 E.),
Golden yellow; beautiful, $20.00 per 1000..50 35 $2 50
Duke of York. (10 M.) Carmine rose bor-
dered with white. $12.00 per 1000......... 25 Seal)
Gloria Solis. (10 E.) Deep crimson, with
gold margin. $17.50 per J000.............. 30 2 00
Imperator Rubrorum. (10 M.) Bright
searlety p20l00s perl O00 nei TS 7215)
La Candeur. (10 M.) Pure whitelovA fine
bedder. $15:00 per 1000... .2 2... -2..2--:- 25 ~ 1 75
Lord Beaconsfield. (10 M.) Densely double
rich rose pink flowers. $30.00 per 1000... ..- 50. 3 50
Murillo. (10 M.) Superb light pink. $15.00
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Rex Rubrorum. (10 M.) Bright scarlet. A
good bedder. $18.00 per 1000.... ...-.... 30 7200
Toreador. (9M.) A beautiful bronzy orange.
Easily forced. $35.00 per 1000...... ...... 60 «4 00
Dovuste Turires Muricyo. Tournesol. (9 M.) Scarlet broadly edged yel-
Per Doz. Per 100 low, Fine forcer. $22.00 per 1000......... 35 6=—- 2 £0,
Rose Blanche. (8 M.) Pure white, fine bed- Tournesol Yellow. (9 M.) Bright yellow, __ }
der. $12.00 per 1000 Tha Wee Nes ea 95 $1 50 shaded orange; fine. $20.00 per 1000... 0.6 Sic Shy 5)
Salvator Rosa. (10 E.) Deep rosy pink. Vuurbaak (Beacon Light). (12 M.) ae “
SLSEO Oper OOO ere et eee ne 30 2 00 fiery scarlet. $22.00 per 1000..... 3 ae bt 30)
Titian. (9 M.) Red bordered yellow. $18. 00 Yellow Rose. (10 L.) Golden yellow; “late
Perl OOO bscrstsvaactovere) Waitaceeye eee ceo teers as 30 2 00 flowering; fragrant. $12.00 per 1000..... eer 125 Sues
COLLECTIONS OF DOUBLE TULIPS.
3 each of the 16 named varieties, 48 bulbs...........-- $1 30 | 12 each of the 16 named varieties, 192 bulbs...... sae SN Ds
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DREER’S SUPERB DOUBLE MIXED TULIPS.
A really fine mixture, having a good range of color, growing
to the same height and blooming together.
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
PARROT OR DRAGON TULIPS.
Very large flowers of singular and picturesque forms and bril-
liant colors; The petals are
They form extravagantly showy flower
beds or borders, are of endless variety of form and color, stand
a long time when cut, and should be grown in every flower
garden in quantity. (See cut. )
Brilliant Cramoisie.
Constantinople. Orange-scarlet with black markings.
Lutea. Clear yellow, feathered with red and green.
Markgraaf.
Perfecta.
Price. Any of the above,
$15.00 per 1000.
Parrot Tulips, Mixed Colors, in great variety.
of these resembles an Oriental rug in coloring.
doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
90 cts. per doz.;
very beautiful and interesting.
curiously fringed or cut.
Rich crimson with blackish markings.
Yellow flamed scarlet.
Striped yellow and red.
50 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100;
A border
20 cts. per
Collections of Parrot Tulips.
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The beautiful May-flowering Tulips should not be overlooked, offered on pages 10 and 11.
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> 2 7. Gollectinne ot Tulips for Beds.
What we say on page 7 about the Hyacinth as a bedding plant is equally true of the Tulip. Many brilliant color effects are
possible with Tulips that cannot be produced with any other plant. The culture is the same as for the Hyacinth, only, being
perfectly hardy, they do not require to be covered so heavily through the winter, but merely enough to keep 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:
CIRCULAR BED OF TULIPS “E.”’ CIRCULAR BED OF TULIPS “F.”
This bed is formed of two outside rows of yellow, the entire This bed is divided into four quarters, each quarter being
centre of scarlet, as shown in the illustration above, and is a | filled with a distinct color, as under:
most effective combination. Section 1. 89 Cottage Maid. Pink.
Centre—76 Belle Alliance, Scarlet. Tass ‘ “© 2. 39 Chrysolora. Yellow.
Two Outer Rows—80 Chrysolora. Yellow. Te ~ « 3. 39 Belle Alliance. Scarlet.
5 : «4. 39 White Hawk, White.
Price, $2.85. We, Price, $2.85.
CIRCULAR BED OF TULIPS “G.”” ~~ CIRCULAR BED OF TULIPS ‘‘H.’’
Section 1. 40 Kaiser Kroon. Scarlet edged gold. Section 1. 42 Cottage Maid. Pink.
«2. 30 Belle Alliance. Scarlet. «<2. 39 White Hawk. White.
«« 3. 42 Rose Gresdelin. Bright pink. «¢ 3. 39 Chrysolora. Yellow.
«« 4. 44 Chrysolora. Yellow. «4. 36 Belle Alliance. Scarlet.
Price, $2.65. Price, $2.80.
The combinations can be
changed in any
of the above beds
if so desired.
As collec-
tions are too
heavy to be
sent by mail,
they will be forwarded
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Crrcutar Bep or Tutirs “G.” at purchaser’s expense. Circuar Bep oF Tutirs “H.
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For cutting, nothing is more attractive than the Darwin Tulips. See page 11.
Narcissus or Daffodils.
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 conditions 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 garden, amongst the grass, under the
trees, etc., etc., could not be used to better advantage than by
filling with Narcissus. They are equally desirable for pot cul-
ture or 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 no
further attention, the clumps multiplying and giving larger and
finer results each year, and from an original planting of a few
hundred bulbs in two or three years may be cut thousands of
flowers without missing them.
In describing Narcissus it is usual to give the color of the trumpet
or crown and the color of the perianth or petals surrounding the
trumpet.
Large Trumpet Narcissus.
This type is the showiest of the genus, and also the most useful, growing
easily either indoors or in the open ground. Every one of the twelve varie-
ties of this type offered on this and the next page are deserving of extensive planting, and you can set out any of them with full
assurance that you will get a bountiful harvest of blossoms in the spring.
Tf wanted by mail, add 10 ets. per doz. for Large Trumpet Narcissus for postage. Single bulbs mailed free at prices given.
Albicans. ‘‘The Great Spanish Daffodil.’’ Perianth white, Bicolor Victoria. A new variety, perianth creamy-white,
large, bold primrose trumpet, changing to pure white; a beau- trumpet rich yellow delicately perfumed; unsurpassed for pot
tiful chaste ower; delicately musk-scented. 6 cts. each; 50 culture and always satisfactory out of doors. 6 cts. each; 50
cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
Bicolor Grandee, (Grandis.) Flowers of the largest size, Emperor. A magnificent flower; perianth deep primrose;
with broad, pure white petals and yellow trumpets, flowering trumpet rich golden-yellow, Should be largely grown in flower
about two weeks later than Empress and valuable for suc- beds, borders or naturalized in grass. It is one of the finest
cession. 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 Daffodils in cultivation and much prized for cutting. (See cut.)
per 1000. 6 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $2.75 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
Large Trumpet Narcissus continued on next page.
NARCISSUS IN MIXTURE.
For"planting among shrubbery, in unused corners, or for naturalizing’ in
grass, where they may remain undisturbed for years, these are, without
doubt, one of the best hardy bulbs, coming into bloom early and supplying
an unfailing source of cut flowers.
Lf wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per doz. for postage on
Mixed Narcissus.
Single Varieties. A splendid mixture, containing a great many fine
varieties and none of the undesirable kinds; sure to produce satisfactory
returns. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Double Varieties. A good mixture, and just the thing for planting in
odd corners for cutting. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; ?9.00 per 1000.
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 3) a fine display can
be had from January to April. Their cost is so trifling that liberal planting
should be made outdoors. A clump of 50 or more bulbs put here and
there among shrubbery or interspersed in the hardy border or naturalized
in the grass gives an indescribably rich effect in the early spring, while a
vase of the cut blooms will fill a room with the rich, spicy odor.
Single Sweet=scented (Narcissus Jonquilla). Rich buttery yel-
low; not as large a flower as the others, but most fragrant and very free-
flowering. 15 cts. per doz.; 85 cts. per 100; $7.00 per 1000.
Campernelle (Narcissus Odorus). A grand variety, producing freely
large yellow flowers, very sweetly scented; a strong grower, doing well
in almost any position. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000.
Campernelle Rugulosus. The largest and finest of all Jonquils; a
handsome flower; color pure yellow; very fragrant. 20 cts. per doz.;
$1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
Double Sweet-scented. Full double golden-yellow; highly fragrant.
30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per 1000.
COLLECTIONS OF JONOQUILS.
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a z i iS ; : Bie s sn . 4 : ° 2 3 ee Narcissus Portaz, (Offered on pee)
FO) i Mba |.) oho, IE TAO AC Ss as 4 00 Double Daffodils.
Jonquils mailed free at dozen rates, No collection of Narcissus is complete without the double-
flowering sorts.
varieties, they possess a charm peculiarly their own. All are
perfectly hardy, and are much in demand for cutting. Pa
If wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per doz. for postage on
100;
Daftodil;
While not as attractive as many of the single.
Double Daffodils.
Van Sion (Telamonius plenus). The famous old Dutch
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.
Extra Selected Double-nosed Bulbs. Each bulb will pro-
duce at least two flowers and frequently three or more. 6 cts.
each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000.
Selected Stingle-nose Bulbs. Each bulb will produce at
ieast one fine flower and often two. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per
$16.00 per 1000.
Incomparable (Butter and Eggs). Orange and yellow; of
large size and good shape. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100;
$12.00 per 1000.
Orange Phoenix (Eggs and Bacon). Light citron, with
orange centre; a beautiful, artistic blossom, and easily forced.
30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
Sulphur or Silver Phoenix (Codlins and Cream). Creamy-
white, with pale sulphur centre. Considered the finest of the
double sorts.
6 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100;
Dovusie Narcissus, ORANGE PHE@NIx.
$25.00 per 1000.
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 on rather heavy soil, in partial shade, and where it
will not suffer from lack of moisture. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00
per 100; $9.00 per 1000.
Collections of Double Daffodils.
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PAPER WHITE GRANDIFLORA NARCISSUS,
Polyanthus Narcissus,
or NOSEGAY DAFFODILS.
Beautiful, free-flowering, deliciously sweet-scented flowers, of
the easiest culture; suitable for forcing or for growing in water
in the same way as the Chinese Sacred Narcissus. They bear
tall spikes of bloom, with from 6 to 20 flowers each. Bulbs
planted in the open border in November stand the winter with
protection.
If wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for postage on
Polyanthus Narcissus.
Paper White Grandiflora. ~ An improved large-flowering
form of the Paper White, possessing all the good qualities of
that popular and easily-grown variety, and which, on account
of its larger flowers, is now the principal forcing sort. It
does splendidly in water, like the Chinese Sacred Lily.
Selected bulbs, 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per
100; $15.00 per 1000.
Mammoth bulbs. Of special value for growing in water.
5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.25 per 100; $20.00 per
1000.
Double Roman. White, with double yellow centre; very
fragrant. 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100;
$12.00 per 1000.
Grand Monarque. Fine large trusses of white flowers, with
primrose cups. Very effective. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.;
$2.50 per 100.
Grand Primo. Cup citron, perianth pure white; excellent for
cutting. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100.
Grand Soleil d’Or. A charming rich yellow flower, with deep
reddish cup. 5 cts. each; 40 cts. per doz; $2.50 per 100.
Staten General. White, with orange cup; very early. 5
cts. each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100.
White Pearl. Large, pure, satiny white; beautiful.
each; 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100.
Mixed Polyanthus Narcissus. 4 cts. each; 30 cts. per
doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
5 cts.
COLLECTIONS OF POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS.
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New Hardy Cluster-
flowered Daffodils. |
NARCISSUS POETAZ.
These new hybrids are a cross between the Poeticus and Poly-
anthus types, partaking largely of the former in the size and
form of the individual flowers, and also inherits the strong free
growth and hardiness of their Poeticus parentage, In the manner
of producing their flowers in clusters, and in extreme free-flower-
ing qualities, they possess all the merits of the Polyanthus type.
Make splendid beds or clumps in borders, and are easily flowered
in the house in winter. We offer three fine varieties. (See
cut on page 17.)
Aisace. Very early flowering, color pure white with yellow
cup, faintly edged red on opening. 6 cts. each; 50 cts. per
doz.; $3.50 per 100.
Elvira. Very free-flowering, producing a number of stems to
a bulb, each bearing 3 to 4 flowers; color clear white with
yellow eye. 6 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100.
Irene, Petals sulphur yellow, changing to lighter yellow
orange cup; flowers of good size produced in clusters of 6 to
9 flowers each.
6 or more Bulbs of a kind at dozen rate.
6 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
25 or more at 100 rate.
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Chinese Sacred Lily.
(Soy Sin Far, Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods.)
This is the Narcissus Orientalis, and 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 pebbles
around them to keep them from toppling over. They can also
be grown in pots in soil, sand or moss. We annually import
from China a large quantity of the finest quality bulbs, and if
planted on arrival (about October 1st) they will flower by
Christmas, and a succession of flowers can be had by making
several plantings The white and yellow flowers are borne in
clusters, and are highly scented. Large bulbs, 10 cts. each;
3 for 25 cts.; 90 cts. per doz. - Original baskets, containing 30
bulbs, $2.00.
If wanted by mail, add 3 ets. per bulb for postage.
LILY BOWLS for Chinese Sacred and Polyan-
’ thus Narcissus.
Imari. Fine Japanese ware, highly decorated in red, blue,
green, etc,; exceedingly attractive. To hold 1 bulb, 20 cts.
each; for 2 bulbs, 30 cts. each; for 3 bulbs, 40 cts. each.
Imitation Cut Glass. To hold | bulb, 15 cts. each, for 2
bulbs, 20 cts. each; for 3 bulbs, 25 cts. each.
PEBBLES, for filling Lily Bowls, 10 cts. per quart;
50 cts. per peck.
Lily Bowls and Pebbles cannot be sent by mail, but only
by express or freight, at customers expense.
250 or more at 1000 rate.
Miscellaneous Bulbs and Roots.
(Unless otherwise specified, all Bulbs and Roots are ready for delivery in September.)
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le it AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum).
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The Amaryllis is pre-eminently a window garden-plant for the amateur,
producing under the simplest conditions one, two or even three spikes, two
feet or more high, which are crowned with from three to six large and gor-
geous trumpet-shaped blooms, which last long in good condition. For full
cultural directions see page 135 of our Garden Book for 1911.
Nehrling’s Florida Hybrids. This grand strain, the result of over 20
years’ crossing and re-crossing, combined with careful selection, have re-
sulted in a strain of strong, vigorous growth, producing from four to six
flowers on a stalk, which are perfectly circular in outline and of enormous
size, ranging in color from deep crimson to dazzling orange-scarlet and
from light rose to almost pure white, the darker varieties generally being
striped with a band of white, the lighter colored ones having bright
crimson lines and variegations. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
Burbank’s Hybrids. The bulbs we offer have been received direct
from Mr, Luther Burbank, the famous hybridizer, and represent the re-
sult of years of careful crossing and selecting, and is a magnificent strain
in every way. Very strong bulbs; 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz,
Aulica Platypetala (Lily of the Palace). Immense flowers of in-
tense crimson, tipped green. 76 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
Equestre (Barbadoes Spice Lily). Bright orange-scarlet, with a
white star-shaped centre; quite fragrant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Johnsonii. Very large flower, of a rich crimson-scarlet color, striped
with white. 380 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.
Prince of Orange. Large flowers; orange, intermingled with white
and green. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
ALLIUM NEAPOLITANUM,
R. H. James. Magnificent flowers of heavy texture and
AGAPANTHUS (African Lily). well-expanded form, rarely under 6 inches across; in color
a dazzling scarlet, identical in shade to Scarlet Sage, relieved
by a white band and featherings in the throat, which intensi-
fies the brilliancy of the scarlet. $1.00 each.
Splendid ornamental plants, bearing large clusters of bright
blue and pure white flowers on long flower stalks, and lasting a
long time in bloom. There is no finer plant than this for out- | Solandriflora conspicua. Striped white, green and rose.
door decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on the lawn, ter- TW Gigs Gach.
race or piazza. It does wellin the house or in greenhouse in | wittata Hybrids.
winter, requiring but slight protection. it is a rapid grower varieties; grown for us by a European specialist. 50 cts.
and gross feeder, and the chief point in its cultivation is to di- each; $5.00 per doz.
vide the plants before the pots or tubs become overcrowded with | wijliamsi. Rich scarlet. with white markings. 50 cts
roots. Strong clumps. each; $5.00 per doz.
Umbellatus. Bright blue. | —albus. Pure white One each of the above 10 Amaryllis, a splendid collection,
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. $9.00.
ALLIUMS.
Bulbous plants of the very easiest culture, requiring little at-
tention and giving good returns.
Beautiful striped, flaked and feathered
Neapolitanum. An excellent variety for winter flowering,
extensively forced by florists for cut flowers. Its flower stems
are 20 inches high, supporting a large cluster of delicate white
starry flowers; sure to bloom splendidly in any window. (See
cut.) 15 cts, per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Hermetti grandiflorum. A variety similar to the preceding,
but dwarfer and better adapted for pot culture, 15 cts. per
doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Aureum (Golden Lily Leek). Bright yellow: perfectly
hardy blooms in June; excellent for naturalizing. 15 cts.
per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Azureum. A beautiful variety, throwing up in spring slender
stems 2 feet high, surmounted by a large umbel of lovely
azure-blue flowers; perfectly hardly. 8 cts. each; 75 cts. per
doz.; $5.00 per 100.
ALSTROMERIA.
Chilensis (Chilian Lily). A tuberous-rooted plant, 2 ft.
high, with spikes of showy flowers, varying from rose-white
to deep orange and red, flowering from July to September.
Set the roots 4 inches deep. In exposed situation requires
protection. (Ready in November.) 15 cts. each; $1.50
per doz, Bureanx’s. Hyprip AMARYLLIS.
6 bulbs or more at dozen rate ; 25 or more at 100 rate; 250 or more at 1000 rate. (19)
20 (1 | SHENRYADREER -DHITADELDHIA-DA-
SinGLE ANEMONES,
ANTHERICUM.
Liliastrum (St. Bruno’s Lily). A beau-
tiful plant, 2 feet high, very narrow grass-
like foliage and long spikes of white,
fragrant, Lily-like flowers in May and
June. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00
per 100.
Liliastrum Giganteum (Giant St.
Bruno’s Lily). A wonderful improve-
ment on the St. Bruno’s Lily, of which it is
a gigantic form. It produces 2} feet high
stems, which during May and June are
terminated by spikes of very large white
flowers, and forcibly remind one of a minia-
ture Lilium Candidum. A striking novelty.
30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.
Liliago (St. Bernard’s Lily). A pretty
species, bearing spikes of white flowers 18
inches high during May and June. 10 cts.
each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
ANTHERICUM LILIASTRUM GIGANTEUM.
CALOCHORTUS (Mariposa, or Butterfly Tulip).
Very beautiful California bulbs, blooming in summer. The flowers are of rich
and brilliant colors in various shades of white, purple and yellow, borne on
stiff, slender stalks, 8 to 20 inches high, from a few to ]5 or 20 flowers a stalk.
(See cut. )
Mixed. A selection of the hardiest varieties. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
CLIVIA (Imantophyllum).
Miniatum. A pretty lily-like plant of the easiest culture, and most desirable
house plant; it lowers during the spring and summer months, remaining in
bloom for along period. In color it is of a fine orange-red, shading to buff.
Strong growing plants, 50 cts. each.
SPECIALS IN TULIPS FOR trot.
The varieties illustrated on the covers of this catalogue are exception-
ally fine. For descriptions and prices see page 8.
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POPPY ANEMONES (Windflower).
The varieties offered below are charming hardy spring flowers, and are
becoming better known and more popular as a garden flower. Both
double and single are equally desirable, and no garden should be without
them. They are suitable for pot or border culture, and when planted in
masses are most effective. They succeed best in a light, rich, well-
drained loam. Plant in November, or as soon as the ground can be
worked in the spring. If planted in the autumn, they should be covered
with leaves, straw or long manure on the approach of winter. For pot
culture, fill with any rich, porous compost, with good drainage, planting
4 roots in a 5-inch pot; place in a cold frame, or any moderately cool
situation, giving very little water until the plants appear; then remove to
greenhouse or sitting-room window.
DOUBLE POPPY ANEMONES.
Duchess of Lorraine. Deep rose, large and full.
Harold. Intense bright blue.
Ceres. White delicately tinted rose.
Rosette. Delicate rose; a beautiful shade.
L’Eclair. Brilliant striking scarlet.
Price, any of the above, 40 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100.
Double Mixed. All colors, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $10.00
per 1000.
SINGLE POPPY ANEMONES.
Doz. 100- 1000.
Single Brilliant Scarlet................ $0 20 $125 $10 00
Single White (The Bride)............... 20 1 00 7 50
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Anemone Fulgens.
(Scarlet Windflower.)
The Anemone Fulgens is one of the
most attractive and desirable flowers
for winter forcing or early spring bloom-
ing. Its dazzling vermilion flowers
are very pretty, and are borne in pro-
fusion. The cut flowers are invalu-
able, lasting a long time in water, 30
cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
St. Brigid Anemones.
A celebrated Irish strain of semi-
double flowering Poppy Anemones, in
a multitude of charming colors, ranging
from pure white to deepest maroon, in-
cluding all intermediate shades, such
as rose, red, pink, blue, etc., etc.
They require the same treatment as the
Poppy Anemones given at the head of
this page. Mixed colors, 40 cts. per
doz.; $2.50 per 100.
CALOcHoRTUs.
Whether for bedding, for effect, or for cutting, few if any bulbs excel the Spanish Iris, See page 25,
ed
CALLA LILIES.
White Calla (Richardia Athiopica). The White Calla, or Lily of the Nile,
is a well-known plant of easy culture, and in winter is one of our best win-
dow plants. To aid profuse blooming keep them dormant from the middle
of June until the last of August; repot in good, rich soil, using 6 to 8-inch
pot, give water, light and heat in abundance, and the result will be most
satisfactory.
Selected roots, 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $ 8.00 per 100.
Extra Selected “* 20 §¢ 16705) CG 12.00 BG
Mammoth 6G Bh) 5 c6 3.00 G 20.00 “
Black (Arum Sanctum). This interesting variety from the Holy Land re-
sembles in habit and foliage the White Calla, with flowers of a rich purple
color over a foot in length and 4 to 6 inches across; the spike or spadix is
about 10 inches long, and of an ebony-black color. 15 cts. each; $1.50
per doz. 5
Spotted-leaf (Richardia alba macu-
lata). The leaves of this variety are |i
deep green, with numerous white spots,
which give the plant a very ornamental
appearance. The flowers are white,
with a black centre; they grow freely |
either indoors or out. 10 cts. each;
$1.00 per doz.
Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliotti-
ana). A rare and beautiful variety; it has |
the same habit of growth as the ordinary |py
White Calla, with flowers of the same |
size and shape, but of a rich, clear, lus- ; s
trous golden-yellow color; the foliage
is dark green, with a number of trans-
lucent creamy-white spots, which add
much to its beauty. A large stock en-
ables us to offer strong bulbs, ready for
delivery in November, at the very low
price of 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
One each of the above 4 Callas,
strong roots, for 60 cts,
CuH1onopoxa LuciLia.
among spring bulbs.
the handsome foliage.
Giant CYCLAMEN.
6 or more Bulbs of a kind at dozen rate. 25 or more at 100 rate.
ORDER YOUR BULBS EARLY,
While we have seen splendid results from bulbs planted as late as the
end of December, yet to insure the best returns it is much better to plant
sometime during October.
Wuire Carta Lity.
CHIONODOXA.
(Glory of the Snow.)
These are among the most beautiful of
our spring-flowering bulbs, coming into
flower soon after the snow is gone, Grows
well in any good garden soil, and when
once planted requires no further care.
Looks best when planted in lines or clumps
of 25 or more bulbs.
Luciliz. Flowers of a brilliant sky-blue
color, with white centre. 15 cts. per
doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Luciliz Gigantea. A very distinct and beautiful species, with very large
flowers of soft lavender-blue, and white centre, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50
per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Sardensis. A strikingly beautiful, brilliant gentian-blue flower. A gem
20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
Tmoulsi. Very large flowers of deep indigo-blue. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50
per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
DREER’S GIANT CYCLAMEN.
There are few winter-flowering bulbs more attractive than the Cyclamen,
being an ideal plant either for greenhouse or window decoration. The Giant
strain here offered is of robust growth, throwing the large flowers well above
It is often a hard matter to get dry bulbs started
into growth. We therefore send out only nicely started plants, which we
feel sure will produce grand results. We can furnish any of the following
colors:
White, Rose, Blood=red and White with Carmine eye.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
250 or more at 1000 rate.
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Giant Namep Crocus.
MIXED CROCUS.
The bulbs offered under this head are
smaller than our Giant Named sorts, but are
quite satisfactory for planting in the grass or
for any position out of doors.
Blue and Purple shades,
Striped and Variegated sorts.
White sorts.
Golden Yellow, good bulbs. 10 cts. per
doz.; 60 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.
Price, any of the above, except yellow, 10 cts.
per doz, ; 50 cts. per 100; $4.50 per 1000.
All Colors Mixed. 10 cts. per doz.; 45 cts. per
100; $4.00 per 1000.
If wanted by mail add 10 cts. per 100 for post-
age to Mixed Crocus. Dozens mailed without
extra charge.
COLCHICUM:
(Autumn-flowering Crocus.)
Autumnale (J/cadow Saffron). Very effective
and handsome hardy plants, the flowers of which
come through the ground without the leaves in the
fall, the leaves appearing the following spring. The
flowers comprise many shades of white, purple, rose,
striped, etc. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50
per 100.
Parkinsoni, A distinct and beautiful sort, re-
markable for the peculiar arrangement of color in
its flowers, they being checkered with dark purple
on a white ground; unique. 46 cts. each; 50 cts.
per doz.; $3.50 per 100.
6 or more Bulbs of a kind at dozen rate.
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REER’S GIANT NAMED CROCUS.
CROCUS.
This brilliant and universally admired spring flower
will thrive in any soil or situation, but to be brought to
the highest perfection it should be grown in an open
bed or border of deep, rich, sandy loam. When planted
in large groups or lines of distinct colors, the effect is
very striking, and the bulbs are now offered so cheap as
to justify their liberal use. They are invaluable for pot
culture. To secure a succession of blooms commence
planting early in October, 6 or § bulbs in a pot (the
named varieties are best for this purpose), using rich
soil and planting about an inch deep. Place the pots
on a surface of ashes, cover the top one inch deep with
soil, until the leaves appear, when they may be 1e-
moved to the house. They can also be grown in
saucers or bowls, in water and pebbles, in the same way
as the Chinese Sacred Lily.
These are large bulbs of the best va-
rieties, 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.
Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow veined
brown on the outside.
King of the Blues, Brilliant pur-
plish blue.
King of the Whites, Purest white,
large flower and very free.
Mme. Mina. White, striped lavender
blue.
Mammoth Yellow. Golden yellow,
very large bulbs, and very free-flower-
ing. 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100;
$9.00 per 1000.
Mont. Blanc. Large pure white.
Purpurea grandiflora. Richest pur-
ple, very large flowers.
Sir Walter Scott. White, striped
with violet.
Price, any of the above (except where
noted) in extra fine bulbs, 15 cts. per
doz.; 85 cts. per 100; $7.50 per 1000.
If by Mail, add 20 cts. per 100 to
named Crocus.
Mrixep Crocus in THE GRass
25 Or more atloorate. 250 or more at 1000 rate.
CROWN IMPERIALS.
(Fritiliaria Imperialis.)
Very showy and stately early spring-blooming plants. The flowers are
bell-shaped, and are borne in a whorl at the top of the plant, which
grows from 3 to 4 feet high, The Crown Imperial will grow well in any
good garden soil, and if it can be said to have preferences, it is for a deep
loam. At the time of planting the soil should be deeply trenched and
well manured. They should be planted 2 or 3 in a clump, 6 inches deep,
and then left alone for years. When established they flower abundantly,
end the stems; should not be cut off, but allowed to decay naturally. A
slight covering during the winter is beneficial, (See cut. )
Crown Upon Crown. Bright red. 25-cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Yellow. Canary-yellow. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Superfine Mixed. Including red, yellow and shades of orange. 15
cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $7.50 per 100.
DIELYTRA, or DICENTRA.
(Ready in November.)
Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart, Seal Flower, or Lyre Flower). An
old-fashioned favorite, equally well adapted for forcing as for planting
in the open border; its long racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink
flowers are always attractive.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
ERANTHIS HYEMALIS.
(Winter Aconite.)
The Winter Aconite is a pretty yellow flower, valuable for its early
blooming and contrast-
ing well with the Snow-
drops, which are the
only flowers to keep it
company at the early
season in which it
blooms. 20 cts. per
doz.; $1.00 per 100;
$8.00 per 1000. Crown ImPERIALS.
Erythronium.
(Dog’s Tooth Violet.)
Beautiful hardy plants,
especially suited to moist,
shady situations ; the leaves
are handsomely variegated,
flower stems about a foot
high, bearing lily-like blos-
soms of different colors ;
does well in pots; mixed
3 = varieties. 20 cts. per doz.;
Erantuis Hyema is. $1.25 per 100.
EREMURUS.
Robustus. A noble and rare bulbous plant from Turkestan and one of the
choicest subjects for the permanent hardy border. They thrive best in a well-
drained, sheltered, sunny position, and prefer a deep, sandy loam, to which
has been added a liberal quantity of well-rotted cow manure. A covering of
4 or 5 inches of leaves or litter will be beneficial and save the young shoots,
which start early, and are liable to be damaged by late frosts. It produces im-
mense flower stems, 6 to 10 feet high, bearing a dense raceme of flesh-pink
flowers, each nearly 2 inches across. (See cut.) Extra strong-flowering
roots (ready in October), $1.00 each; $9.00 per doz.
Himalaicus. Another noble variety from the temperate Himalayan mount-
ains, 4 to 8 feet high. Raceme nearly 2 feet long, of lovely pure white
flowers as large as a fifty-cent piece. This is perhaps the hardiest and easiest
grown of this magnificent genus. Strong-flowering roots (ready in October),
Eremurus Rosustus. $1.00 each; $9.00 per doz.
We call special attention to the May-flowering Tulips offered on pages 10 and 11.
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GLADIOLUS. = Ready in Octover.
The early flowering sorts offered below are now largely used
for forcing, coming into bloom in May. The flowers are of good
size, and borne freely on long stems; 6 bulbs can be planted in
a 6-inch pot. They can also be planted outdoors, being hardy
with slight protection.
The Bride. A lovely pure white. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
Blushing Bride, or Delicatissima. Ivory-white, with
carmine blotch on the lower petals. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50
per 100; $10.00 per 1000-
Peach Blossom. A lovely shade of peach-blossom pink.
30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
HELLEBORUS.
(Christmas Rose.)
Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding, at a season
EERE
when flowers are scarce, their beautiful Jarge blossoms. ‘They
succeed in any ordinary garden soil, but prefer a sheltered, semi-shaded situation (Strong-
flowering clumps ready in November.) 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lily.)
These fine old-fashioned hardy tuberous plants are offered on page 49.
INCARVILLEA (The Hardy Gloxinia).
(Ready in October).
Delavayi. A hardy tuberous-rooted plant, with beautiful trumpet-shape flowers of a deep
rose-carmine color, with yellow throat, borne in clusters on stems ]8 inches high. 14 cts.
each; $1.50 per doz.
Grandiflora. A new variety, with flowers one-half larger than the above and of a brighter
color. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS
FREESIA.
This is one of the most beautiful of all Cape bulbs, possessing
a peculiar grace of form, and its fragrance is most delightful,
one pot of a dozen bulbs being sufficient to perfume a whole
house. As cut flowers they are extremely valuable; the unex-
penaed blooms, opening in water, fill the air with the most deli-
cate perfume, and their endurance is really remarkable. They
force very easily, and can be had in flower in January, and con-
tinue in succession until June. When potted these should not
be placed ina dark place, like most other bulbs, but should be
put directly in the light, and prefer a rather cool position and
close to the light, which keeps them short and sturdy.
Refracta Alba. Pure white; delightfully fragrant.
Mammoth bulbs, 30 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 100; $15.00
per 1000.
Selected bulbs, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10.00 per
1000,
Improved Purity. The finest and purest white variety yet
introduced; of strong growth and with larger flowers than the
type. Extra strong bulbs. 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100;
$25.00 per 1000. ;
Leichtlinii. Large, pure yellow; fragrant. 25 cts. per doz,;
$1.50 per 100.
FRITILLARIA.
Meleagris (Snake's Head, or Guinea Hen Flower). An
elegant species, growing from 10 to 18 inches high, bearing
in spring curious drooping bell-shaped flowers, most of which
are very oddly marked, many being checkered and splashed
white and purple, cream and maroon, etc., etc. (See cut. )
Perfectly hardy and splendid for naturalizing, especially in
semi-shady places, Mixed colors, 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50
per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
Recurva. A beautiful and distinct sort from California, pro-
ducing as many as a dozen brilliant, clear scarlet flowers,
spotted with orange in the throat, on stalks 18 to 24 inches
high; excellent for naturalizing. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per doz.;
$4.00 per 100. Freesta Improved Purity.
6 bulbs or more at dozen rate; 25 or more at 100 rate; 250 or more at 1000 rate.
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BULBOUS IRIS.
(Flowering Flag—Fleur-de-Lis).
Unlike most sorts these come in bulb form, just like tulips,
and should be planted and cared for in the same way. The
whole family have claims on the attention of amateurs on ac-
count of their excellent faculty of taking care of themselves.
No garden should be without some of the varieties, especially as
they are valuable for cutting.
SPANISH IRIS (Iris Hispanica).
These have appropriately been called ‘‘the Orchids of the
Hardy Flower Garden,’’ some of the choicer orchids being their
only rivals, and even they can hardly be said to exceed them in
richness, variety and beauty. When cut they last in good con-
dition for a week or more. They are of the simplest culture,
succeeding in almost any soil or position. The buibs should be
planted 2 to 3 inches deep and 6 inches apart, early enough in
the autumn to allow them to make some growth before hard
frost comes. For best effect they should be planted in beds or
groups of 25 to 100 or more bulbs—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, and the bulbs
may either be lifted or allowed to remain, giving good results
for a number of years.
We offer the following select sorts:
Belle Chinoise. Rich buttercup-yellow.
British Queen. The finest pure white.
Cajanus. Clear primrose-yellow.
Chrysolora. Clear canary-yellow.
Darling. Fine deep blue, shaded violet.
Hercules. Rich pansy-violet and bronze.
King of the Blues. Rich dark blue, shaded lighter.
La Tendresse. Soft creamy-white.
Leander. Dark sunflower yellow.
Louise. Pale pearl-blue, exquisite.
lia. Clear azure-blue, veined deeper.
Reconnaissance. Rich dark bronze. Gpanrere lors!
Price. Any of the above 15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1900.
Mixed Spanish Iris. 12 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000.
COLLECTIONS OF SPANISH IRIS.
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Somewhat like the Spanish Iris, but with heavier foliage and larger
flowers and coming into bloom two weeks later. They have
quite a range of color, with rich purple, blue and lilac pre-
dominating; grows 18 to 20 inches high; perfectly hardy.
Mont Blanc. Purewhite. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100.
Finest Mixed, All colors. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50
per 100; $12 00 per 1000.
IRIS RETICULATA.
(Netted Bulbous Iris.)
One of the prettiest and sweetest of spring flowers,
coming into bloom with the Crocus. It is absolutely
hardy, and will grow almost anywhere. The flowers
are of royal purple and gold, and are borne freely on
stems about 4 inches high, followed by grassy-like
leaves 1 footin height. It does beautifully indoors, six
or more bulbsin a pan or pot making an exquisite display
in midwinter. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz; $8.00 per 100,
PEACOCK IRIS (1. Pavonia).
An exquisite small bulbous variety; flowers pure white,
with a blue triangle on each petal; 1 foot. 25 cts. per
doz.; $1.50 per 100.
MOURNING IRIS (I. Susiana).
In that wonderful combination of form and coloring of the
rare sweet flower we call the Iris (the eye of heaven) there is
none so peculiarly beautiful as Susiana, It stands out in its own
right as the grandest of all species. The groundwork of the flower
is silvery gray, so mottled and veined and lined with dark chocolate
and black as to leave one under the impression that it is only a silver
lining showing through. It is perfectly hardy without the slightest pro-
Iris Susana (Mourning Iris). tection, blooming early in spring. No description can do it justice. It must be
seen to be appreciated. Very scarce this season. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Do not fail to try the “‘Matchless’’ Tulips offered on page 8.
JAPANESE IRIS (Iris Kaempferii).
These magnificent Iris are among the most beautiful
of our summer flowering plants, and are becoming more
popular each season. They commence blooming about
the middle of June, and continue for five or six weeks.
Many of these flowers measure from 10 to 12 inches in
diameter, and rival the orchids in their rich colorings.
While this Iris succeeds in almost any soil and position,
it delights in a rich, deep, moist loam.
Order by name or number.
Dreer’s “Imperial” Collection
of Japanese Iris.
_ This collection, selected out of over 100 varieties,
represents the finest and most distinct of each color; it
contains four single and eight double flowering sorts,
all of the largest size and most perfect form and coloring.
No. 16. Kumoma=no-sora. One of the hand-
somest three-petalled sorts; silvery-white, delicately
suffused with soft light-blue.
No. 17. Oyodo. The finest dark-colored three-
petalled variety; rich purple, shaded deeper.
No. 55. Shuchiukwa. Three large petals, crim-
son-purple with white veins and large white halo.
No. 106. Sakata. Three large petals, lavender-
blue with deeper veinings, Standards and minor
petals ageratum-blue.
No. 25. Senjo-no=hora. One of the most beautiful
mottled varieties; six large petals, evenly variegated
throughout with white and deep purple.
No. 29. Rish=no=-toma. Fine large flower; six
petals; silvery white, densely veined and dotted with violet-
blue.
No, 35. Shishi-odori. Six large petals, upon first opening
a rich velvety-purple, changing to deep purple
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No. 53. Samidare, Entirely distinct, the six large petals |
| No. 107. Tokyo. Six large round petals, forming a beautiful
being peculiarly fluted on the edges. The ground color is
silvery- white, strongly veined with rich, ultramarine-blue.
Price: Any of the above, 40) cts. each; $4.00 per
Double Flowering Warieties.
No. 3. Kosui=no=iro. Light violet with white veins.
No. 4. Yomo=no-umi. A fine free-flowering early white.
No. 5. Koki=no=iro. Rich purple, with white veinings.
No. 8. Taiheiraku. Ten petals, crimson-purple with yel-
low centre.
No. 20. Kumasfunjin. Silvery-white, with a broad border
of magenta-lilac veined with white,
No, 22. Sano-watashi. White, with canary-yellow centre.
No. 24. Gosetsu=mai, White, veined and traced through-
out with aniline-blue.
No. 26. Uchiu, Bright purple with crimson sheen.
No. 44. Yoshimo. Very large flower; creamy-white, deli-
cately veined with violet.
No, 47. Renjo=no-toma. Petals peculiarly fluted light
violet, with white halo and light veinings.
No. 49. Wakamurasaki. Crimson- purple with dull lilac-
shadings at base of petals.
No. 57. Hodai. Silvery- grey, suffused and densely veined
with violet-purple.
No. 58. Mamna-dsuru. A fine late-flowering white.
No. 65. Ho=o=jo. Rich velvety-purple with crimson sheen.
No. 68. Fuji-mine. White, veined with deep purple.
No. 69. Waku-hotei. Pure white, veined throughout with
purple; fine late-flowering variety.
No. 71. Geishoi. Fight toten petals; bright crimson-purple
with white veinings; full double flower.
No. 72. Uji=no-hotaru. Bright violet-purple, shaded blue.
No. 91, Kan=ran. White, densely veined violet-purple.
No. 95. Raiden. White ground, dotted and blotched violet.
No. 105. Nacano. Rich violet-purple, shaded with blue.
No. 108. Shimosa. White ground, minutely and densely
spotted throughout with bright violet-purple.
Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
22 sorts, $4.00.
Extra Choice Mixed Varieties.
JAPANESE Iris.
No. 60. Kagaribe. Six petals, ground color white, beauti-
fully laced and marbled with ultramarine-blue.
No. 66. Hama=aoi. Six large petals, the nearest approach to.
an ultramarine-blue, with golden-yellow centre.
No. 94. Komochi=guma. Six petals; rich, velvety, pansy-
violet color,
open flat flower; the finest double white.
doz.; $25.00 per 100. Set of 12 sorts, $4.00.
Single Flowering Varieties.
Iso=no=nami. Silvery-white, veined with violet.
No, 2. Tora-odori. White, faintly traced with violet.
No, 6. Date=dogu. Rich violet-purple with metallic sheen.
No. 11. Hano=no=nishiki. Violet-purple, veined with white.
No. 12. Shippo. Light lilac, densely veined with purple.
No. 15. Gekka=nosnami. A very early pure white.
No. 18. Meiran. White, marbled and veined light-violet.
No. 23. Yedo-kagami. Magenta-lilac, veined white.
No. 43. Shisun-ryo. Greyish-white, densely veined and
suffused with violet.
No. 62. Misutmoshito. Violet-purple marbled with white.
No, 67. Kigan=no=misao. A late-flowering pure white.
No. 70. Kimi=no=megumi. White, veined with purple.
No. 73. Shirataki, Silvery-white, border of petals suffused
with light parma-violet.
No. 76. Mine-nozyuki. White-veined and dotted through-
out with violet-purple.
No. 77. Yayaura. White, marbled with light-violet.
No. 80. Bunbudo. Bright violet-purple with darker veinings,
No. 82. Ari-ake. Violet-purple marbled with white.
No. 96. Tebotan. White ground, with prominent violet-blue
veinings.
No. 97, Shiro-fungen. Light. ground, suffused throughout
with bluish-violet.
No. 98. Osakazuki. Bright violet mauve with lilac shadings.
No. 99, Komanyo. Bright violet, shaded with blue, numer-
ous white veins and markings.
No. 100. Yomo-=zakuru. Light ground color, densely veined’
and gufinsed’ reddish-purple.
Price, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100, Set of
22 sorts, $4.00.
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GERMAN IRIS (. Germanica).
The German Iris is one of the most desirable spring-flower-
ing hardy herbaceous plants. They succeed almost anywhere,
being one of the few hardy plants that seem to thrive in city
gardens. The flowers are of large size and of exquisite colors.
No garden is complete without a collection of these beautiful
“‘Flags,’? which once planted take care of themselves, in-
creasing in beauty and effectiveness from year to year. We
offer the following choice sorts :
Cherion. Standard lilac-mauve; falls violet-mauve.
Edith. Standards light plumbago-blue; falls purple.
Gazelle. White frilled rich mauve.
Honorabilis. Standards golden yellow, falls rich manogany
brown.
Johan de Witt. Standards bluish-violet; falls deep violet-
purple, veined with white.
La Tendresse. Ageratum bJue throughout.
Lord Salisbury. Standards amber-white; falls dark violet-
purple.
Mme. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white; daintily
edged with light blue.
Plicata. Standards and falls bright violet-purple.
Rembrandt. Standards light lavender; falls deeper.
Shakespeare. Standards straw yellow, veined with burnt
umber; falls deep carmine-violet.
Spectabilis. Light and deep violet-purple.
Price: Any of the above, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.;
$10.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties, $1.50.
MIXED GERMAN IRIS.
A splendid mixture containing all the colors. 10 cts. each;
$1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
German Iris, Mme. CHereau.
VARIOUS IRIS.
‘Pallida Dalmatica. One of the finest of the Germanica type, of strong, vigorous
habit, growing in good soil, 4 feet high, with exceptionally large fragrant flowers,
standards lavender, falls lavender shaded blue; exquisite in every way and fine
for massing. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
-— folio variegata. Conspicuous on account of its beautifully variegated foliage,
which is evenly marked with broad bands of creamy-yellow. Flowers are soft,
pale lavender. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
-— —argentea variegata. Identical to above, but with silvery-white variega-
tion. 75 cts. each.
Pseudo Acorus. Golden yellow flowers, entirely distinct. 15 cts. each; $1.40
per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Pumila hybrida Cyanea. Rich purple, with blackish shadings. 20 cts. each;
$2.00 per doz.
— — Eburna. Pure white, with creamy-white shadings. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per
doz.
Sibirica. Purplish-blue flowers on slender scapes 3 feet high; useful for cutting.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
-— Orientalis. Rich violet-blue; very free. 145 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
—— Snow Queen. A new variety of great merit; forms an attractive plant;
flowers snow-white. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz,
ETXIAS (African Corn Lily).
These charming half-hardy bulbs, from the Cape of Good Hope, are very orna-
mental for indoor culfure, or planted outdoors in well-drained and protected borders.
They are graceful in growth. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied
thues. (see cut. )
‘Crateroides, Fiery scarlet, large blooms. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100.
.Mixed. All colors, 12 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Bulbous Iris are offered on page 25.
Ixias.
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Litium Aurarum (Golden-banded Japanese Lily.
Auratum (Golden-banded 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. (See cut. )
8 to 9-in. bulbs, 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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Auratum Rubro=-vittatum. This spendid variety has a
band of red running through each petal instead of the gold
band as in the type; 8 to 4 feet; August.
$5.00 per doz,
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50 cts. each;
Batemanniz. Bright, apricot-tinted flowers; 3 feet; July.
20) cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Brownii.
white, externally rich purple; 4 feet; July and August.
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Large, trumpet-shaped flowers, internally pure
Canadense. Bright crimson, with dark spots; 2 to 3 feet;
June and July. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per
100.
Candidum (Annunciation or Madonna Lily).
one of the most popular of garden Lilies.
This is
The flowers
are pure snow-white and very fragrant, borne on long
stems. To succeed with it, it should be planted early in
the autumn, so that it can make some growth before frost;
give the buibs a light dusting with powdered sulphur, and
do not cover with more than 2 inches of soil; 3 to 4 feet;
May and June. (See cut.)
Facu Doz. 100.
Eearcenbulbsy.5,. pice: nee cee ee 12 $1.00 $7.00
extravlarce bulbs sere 14 1.25 9.00
Mammoth) “400 eres 25 1.75 12.00
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LIEIOMs 4
Single Bulbs of Lilies mailed free at prices given; rates
on larger quantities do not include postage.
The genus embraces a vast number of species; we, however,
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. A cool temperature suits them best, and the plants
should be liberally watered during the period of growth and
flowering.
SPECIAL NOTICE. Lily bulbs will be forwarded as
they mature. As arule, we can furnish Candidum and
Harrisit from August on. Canadense, Elegans, Longi-
florum, Superbum and Tenuifolium from end of Septem-
ber on. The entire balance in late October and November.
Croceum (Orange Lily). One of the easiest Lilies to grow;
bright orange, borne in an umbel of 5 to 10 erect flowers; 3
to 4 feet; July. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Elegans (Umbellatum).- This class includes some of the
most beautiful Lilies; flowers erect, borne in clusters; colors of
the richest hues of yellow and red; fine for planting in masses.
Mixed varieties 1 to 2 feet; July. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per
doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Elegans Incomparable. Intense deep red;
richest of this easily grown group; 2 feet; July.
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Excelsum. This remarkable Lily produces from 8 to 12 nod-
ding, rich apricot-hued blooms; very sweet-scented; 4 to 6
feet; July. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
one of the
15 cts. each;
Litium Canpipum (Madonna Lily).
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LILIUMS—Continued.
Single bulbs of Lilies mailed free at prices
given. Rates on larger quantities do not in-
clude postage.
Giganteum. A splendid species of gigantic
growth and very distinct; the stems grow 6 to
10 feet high, and frequently bear 12 to 20
large flowers 5 to 6 inches long; color creamy
white, with a purple throat; blooms in the
summer. Large flowering bulbs. $1.00 each;
$10.00 per doz.
Hansoni. Deep golden-yellow, conspicuously spotted
with purple. A thrifty grower and very hardy; 3 to
4 feet; June. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Harrisii (Bermuda Easter Lily). This magnificent
Lily is undoubtedly the best for winter forcing, as it
comes quickly into bloom. The flowers are trumpet-
shaped, pure white, gracefully formed and delightfully
fragrant. The bulbs should be potted in early fall in
rich soil, and the pots plunged in sand, where they
should be allowed to remain until the approach of cold
weather. The freedom with which the flowers are produced
is truly remarkable; even the smallest bulbs blooming
freely.
Each. Per doz. Per 100.
Fine bulbs, 5 to 7 inches 10 cts. $0 85 $ 6 00
Extra bulbs, 7 to 9 inches 25 cts. 2 00 15 00
Mammoth bulbs,9 to 11 inches 50 cts. 4 00
Henryi.
This beautiful and rare variety closely resembles the
speciosum type, and has been called the ‘‘Yellow Speciosum,”’
the flowers being a rich apricot-yellow with a few brown
spots.
does well. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
Krameri. Large flowers, of a soft, beautiful rose color; 2
23 feet; June-August.
per 100.
Longiflorum Multiflorum (Japanese Haster Lily).
white trumpet-shaped flowers.
Grows 3 to 5 feet high, is perfectly hardy and invariably
to
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00
Pure
Splendid for growing in pots
for Easter flowering, and very desirable for outdoor planting,
being quite hardy; 2 to 3 feet, according to strength of bulb;
blooms in June outdoors.
Each. Dozen. 100
Large bulbs, 7 to 9 inches........ 12 $1 00 $ 7 50
Extra large bulbs, 9 to 10 inches. . 2\) 1 75 12 00
Longiflorum Formosum. A variety from one of the south-
ern islands of Japan, maturing early and very valuable for
early forcing.
Each. Dozen. 100.
Large bulbs, 7 to 9 inches .. ... 15 $1 50 $10 00
Extra large bulbs, 9 to 10 inches. 20 2 00 15 00
Longiflorum Giganteum. A splendid type, later flowering
than the others but 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.
Each Dozen. 100.
Large bulbs, 7 to 9 inches....... 15 $1 25 $ 9 00
Extra large bulbs, 9 to 10 inches. .20 2 00 15 00
Superbum. A beautiful native variety; bright reddish-orange,
spotted; 3 to 6 feet; August. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.;
$10.00 per 100.
Speciosum Album. The Speciosum or Lancifolium are the
most important of all the Japanese Lilies, always satis-
factory; the variety here offered has large white flowers of
great substance, with a greenish band running through the
centre of each petal.
Each. Dozen. 100.
8 to 9-inch bulbs................ 20 $1 75 $12 00
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Litium SpeEciosuM ALBUM AND RuBkUM.
Speciosum Rubrum, or Roseum.
with rich crimson spots.
White, heavily spotted
Each. Dozen. 100.
SitolO=mchabrm) Smee 24. St 18 $1 50 $10 00
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Speciosum Magnificum. Magnificent large flowers of
rich deep red. 18 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Tenuifolium ‘* Golden Gleam,’’ A new variety of unusual
merit, having all the characteristics of the Coral Lily except
color, which, instead of being red, is a pure golden-yellow,
absolutely hardy in all parts of the country, easy to grow and
sure to do well. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz,
Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). Bears in profusion medium-
sized flowers of perfect form and of a dazzling orange-scarlet;
1 to 2 feet; May. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per
100.
Tigrinum (Tiger Lily). Orange, spotted black; 2 to 5 feet; ©
summer. 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
— Splendens (Improved Tiger Lily). 10 cts. each; $1.00
per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
— Flore Plena (Double Tiger Lily). Orange-red spotted
with black; double, showy flowers. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per
doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Wallacei.
maroon dots; thrifty grower, and highly satisfactory; 1 foot;
August. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
Flowers rich vermilion-orange, spotted with rich
Prepare your Lily bed 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 frequently do not arrive until after hard frost.
TEC) BULBS- FOR FALL PLANTING? |
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LEUCOJUM VERNUM.
(Spring Snowflake.)
Pretty bulbous plants allied to the Snowdrop, but of much stronger and bolder habit
growing in rich soil from ] to 2 feet high, and producing freely beaatiful large white flowers
distinctly tipped with geeen; excellent for cutting. When once planted they take care of
themselves, and should have a place in all hardy collections; can also be grown in pots.
25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000,
LILY OF THE VALLEY.
(Ready in November.)
One of the most charming of spring-flowering plants, and can readily be flowered in the
house. The pips or crowns are received from Germany during November, and should be
planted soon after their receipt. The simplest method for indoor culture is to place a bundle
of 25 pips in a7 or 8-inch pot, filling it up with sand, moss or light soil, allowing the points
of the pips to be about an inch above the surface. They should then be placed out of doors
and brought indoors as wanted, and put in a shaded place in a temperature of about 70 de-
grees, and when the spikes are 3 or 4 inches high they may be brought to where they are to
perfect their flowers. By having a number of pots and bringing in at intervals, a continuous
display can be had throughout the winter and spring months. We recommend clumps as
most suitable for outdoor planting. :
Dreer’s Peerless Pips. The highest grade of forcing pips imported. Bundle of 25
pips 75 cts.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000.
Dreer’s Selected Berlin Pips. A very fine grade. Bundle of 25 pips 50 cts.; $1.75
per 100; $17.00 per 1000.
Tf wanted by mail, add 10 ets. per bundle
of 25 pips for postage,
Strong Clumps. For outdoor planting
30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00
per 100.
Clumps can only be sent by express or
freight at purchaser's expense.
Lgucoyjum VERNUM,
MUSCARI.
(Grape and Feathered Hyacinths.!
Botryoides (Grape Hyacinth).
One of the prettiest of early spring
flowering bulbs, growing about 6
inches high and throwing up nu-
merousspikes of clear blue orwhite
flowers, whichresemblea miniature
bunchofgrapes. They areperfectly
hardy, and once planted take care
of themselves; in clumps or lines Lry oF THE VALLEY,
they are veryeffective. 8 tol2bulbs
in a 6-inch pan make a pretty plant for window decoration, blooming at Easter.
Blue Grape Hyacinths. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
White Grape Hyacinths (Pear/s of Spain). 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100;
$9.00 per 1000.
Monstrosum (Feathered Hyacinth). An odd and interesting variety, growing
a foot or more high, producing spikes of claret-colored flowers, which are cut up
into wavy filaments in such a way as to resemble purple feathers; perfectly hardy
and will grow anywhere. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.25 per 100; $10°00 per 1000.
SPECIALS IN TULIPS FOR 1911.
If you have never grown the fine sorts illustrated on the front cover of this cata-
logue, you should give them a trial and see what real improvements have been
made in this line. *Muscart Borryorpes
: (Grape Hyacinths )
“BULBS AND TUBEROUS ROOTED PLANTS,” a good book on the subject; price $1.50, postpaid.
ORNITHOGALUM ARABICUM.
(Arabian Star of Bethlehem.)
A very showy and distinct species, bearing racemes of white
flowers with a black centre, having a sweet aromatic odor; grows
1 to 2 feet in height, and succeeds either outdoors or in pots.
Excellent for forcing;and largely used by florists for this pur-
pose. Of the easiest cultivation. (See cut.) 5 cts. each; 40
cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. Jf wanted by mail, add 10 cts.
per doz. for postage. No extra charge for single bulbs.
OXALIS.
These are profuse bloomers, and very attractive in the house
or conservatory during the winter. Plant 3 or 4 bulbs in a pot;
the pot should be kept close to the light to prevent the foliage
from growing too long.
Grand Duchess. 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 desirable
for window culture. We offer them in three distinct colors,
Pink, White and Lay=-
ender,
Bermuda Buttercup. One
of the finest of winter-flow-
ering plants for pot culture;
of strong, luxuriant growth.
The great profusion of
bloom produced in uninter-
rupted abundance for weeks
is astonishing. The flowers
are of the purest bright but-
tercup-yellow. (See cut.)
Bowiei. Brilliant carmine-
OrnNITHOGALUM ARABICUM.
PUSCHKINIA.
Libanotica (Striped Squi/l). A beautiful
Tose. hardy spring-flowering bulb; looks like a
Double Yellow (Lufea /i. gigantic Scilla Sibirica; the flowers, however,
pl.). are blue-white, with a darker stripe through
the centre of each petal. Begins blooming
in March, and continues in good condition
for weeks. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per
100; $12.00 per 1000.
RANUNCULUS.
These beautifu! dwarf-flowering bulbs de-
light in a cool, moist atmosphere, and will
ca es repay extra care in cultivation. The curious,
Bermupa Buttercup Oxatis. tooth-like bulbs may be kept out of the ground
without injury for a long time, and if planted
in spring in a cool, shady situation will generally give satisfactory results.
They are also desirable for pot culture and for growing in frames in the spring,
Versicolor. Red, violet and
white.
Price, of any of the above,
4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz.;
$1.50 per 100.
Mixed, containing a large
number of varieties, 3 for
5 cts.; 15 cts. per doz.;
$1.00 per 100.
Persian Mixed. Rose-shaped flowers; very double.
Turban Mixed. Double pxony-formed flowers; many vivid colors.
French Mixed. Rare flowers of gorgeous colors.
Price, any of the above, 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
TREE PAZONIES (Pzony Moutan).
These differ from the herbaceous varieties, offered on next page, by their
growth, which is in the form of a dwarf shrub; they are equally free-flower-
ing, and commence blooming about three weeks earlier, and while also per-
fectly hardy they are benefited by slight protection through the winter. The
varieties enumerated below have been selected from a large collection, and
will be found very interesting.
Bijou de Chusan. White, delicately suffused with blush.
De Bugny, Very free, semi-double, pure white; suffused with rosy:
carmine.
Caroline d’Italie. Soft salmon rose, with cream centre.
Grand Duc de Bade. Rosy lilac.
Jeanne d’Arc. Delicate rose, with silvery sheen.
La Ville de Saint Denis. White, with lilac sheen.
Mme. Stuart Low. Salmon rose, with silvery reflex.
Maxima Plena.. Semi-double, cup-shaped, white, with violet-red shaded
centre.
Queen of the Belgians. Blush shading to salmon-rose.
Reine Elizabeth. Very free large-flowering, rose color,
Roseolens Odorata. Delicate salmon-rose, with lighter centre.
Souvenir de Ducher. Deep violet-red, with magenta reflex. ~
Strong plants, $1.00 each. Set of 12 varieties for $10.00.
PuscHKinta LIBANOTICA,
General List of Double Herbaceous Paeonies will be found on next page.
Harvy Hereaceous Ponies.
Mme. De Verneville. Large, very full pure-white bomb-
shaped flowers with carmine-tipped central petals.
Marie Lemoine (Lemoine’s). Extra large, free-flowering
ivory-white. One of the latest varieties.
Price.
Any of the above (except where noted), 50 cts. each; $5.00 per dozen.
Dreer’s Perfect Paeonies.
The Herbaceous Pzonies have always held an im-
portant place among hardy plants, and with the wonder-
ful improvements made during recent years have estab-
lished themselves among the leaders for popular favor.
Their requirements are so simple—a good, rich, deep
soil and a liberal supply of water during their growing
season, being sufficient to give an abundance and wealth
of flowers which rival the finest roses in coloring, and
produce during their flowering season a gorgeous effect
not equalled by any other flower. They are perfectly
hardy, requiring no protection whatever even in the
most severe climate, are not troubled with insect pests
or disease of any kind, and once planted take care of
themselves, increasing in beauty each year.
An important point to observe in the planting of
Herbaceous Pzonies is not to plant too deep. ‘The
roots should be placed so that the crowns are covered
with 2 inches of soil. Too deep planting is a frequent
cause of shy flowering.
FOURTEEN FINEST
HERBACEOUS PEONIES.
Asa Gray. Pale lilac, sprinkled with minute dots of
deeper lilac.
Alexander Dumas.
bright violet-rose.
Couronne D’Or (Crown of Gold). Large imbri-
cated flower, white with yellow shadings, centre
petals flaked carmine; one of the finest white varie-
ties. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per dozen.
Charlemagne. Very compact globular flower. Rose
tinted white, with slight blush centre.
Duke of Wellington. Sulphur-white flowers on
long stems; fragrant and free.
Eclatante. Very large showy, compact, brilliant red
or tyrian-rose.
Francois Ortegat. Brilliant crimson; full double
flower; one of the richest.
Felix Crousse. Large ball-shaped bloom; very bril-
liant red; one of the finest self-colored varieties.
Livingstone. Pale lilac-rose with silvery tips; centre
petals flaked carmine. 75cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
Mme. Calot. Pale Hydrangea-pink, centre shaded some-
what darker; extra early variety.
Mme. Ducel. Full double, light mauve-rose.
$7.50 per doz.
Rosea Superba.
Large blooms in clusters;
75 cts. each;
Large, compact, brilliant deep cerise-pink.
Set of 14 varieties $7.50.
STANDARD VARIETIES, DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PEONIES.
Anemoneflora Rubra. Dark crimson; anemone type bloom,
Alex. Verschaffelt.
Achille. A beautiful soft mauve-rose, changing to white.
Arthemise. Violet-rose, with light lilac shadings,
Agnes Mary Kelway.
white centre.
Andre Lauries. A fine tyrian-rose; late.
Amabilis Lilacina. Bright lilac-rose, changing to white.
Chrysanthemiflora Rosea. A fine large deep rose-pink,
with paler shadings in the centre; the earliest in flower.
Canari. Guard petals white, centre amber white, changing
to pure white.
Duc de Cazes. Guard petals tyrian-rose, centre soft rose-
pink; one the best.
Duchesse de Nemours.
Price.
Bright reddish-violet, light markings.
Rosy-white guard petals, creamy-
Large, sulphur-white; fragrant.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Edulis Superba. Violet-rose guard petals; centre mauve-
rose with lighter edges.
Festiva Maxima, Pure white, centre petals occasionally
tipped red; the most popular white for cutting.
Grandiflora Rubra. Deep crimson-carmine; large and full.
Grandiflora Rosea. Bright pink, shaded salmon.
Humei, Beautiful rose-pink; late.
Lady Bramwell. A beautiful silvery-rose of fine form.
Louis van Houtte. Brilliant crimson-maroon of good size.
Marie Houillon, Violet-rose with silver reflex.
Paganini. Light solferino-red with lighter shadings.
Queen Victoria. A good early white.
Rosea Elegans. Guard petals silvery-rose, centre creamy-
white suffused with rose.
Victoria Tricolor. Delicate lilac-rose, centre light salmon-
yellow.
Zoe Calot. White, suffused with delicate rose.
Set of 24 varieties $5.00.
Pzonies in Mixture.—All colors 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
PZEONIA OFFICINALIS.
This type is the real old-fashioned *‘ Pzeony,’’ and comes into
bloom from ten days to two weeks ahead of the above sorts.
All are strong growers, with large, full, double, fragrant flowers.
Alba. Blush-white.
Rosea. Bright rose-pink.
Rubra. © Brilliant, glowing deep crimson.
30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. One each for 75 cts.
crimson
Jacqueminot Rose, but the fine, feathery foliage makes a hand-
some ornamental plant.
PZAEONIA TENUIFOLIA FL. PL.
Interesting and handsome, not only.on account of their rich
double flowers, which resemble in color the Gen.
25 cts. each; $2 50 per doz.
TREE PA ONIES *(Paeony Moutan),
We offer a select lot of these on page 31.
For best results Paeconies should be planted in the autumn,
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SCILLAS (Sauills)-
Sibirica. This is one of the prettiest of early spring-blooming bulbs, of dwarf haLit,
with sprays of exquisite rich blue flowers.
Crocus, Chionodoxas and Snowdrops, the effect is charming. Valuable for edging,
and a dozen bulbs in a 5-inch pot make a pretty effect when grown indoors. 20
cts per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $9.00 per 1000.
Campanulata (Spanish Blue-bell or Wood Hyacinth). A beautiful spring-
flowering bulb; spikes of bell-shaped flowers in blue, white and rose; fine for
naturalizing in the woods, etc.; perfectly hardy and requires no further care when
once planted, This is one of the few things that will thrive under pine trees.
If Scillas are wanted by
mail, add 15 cts. per 100
for postage. Dozens mailed
without extra charge.
SPARAXIS.
A beautiful class of bulbs,
allied to the Ixias, and requir-
ing the same treatment, pro-
ducing spikes of flowers of the
most exquisite and brilliant
colors. Mixed varieties. 15
cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100;
$6 00 per 1000.
Erwss’ Grant SNOWDROFPS.
Grown in masses, in conjunction with
Per 100. Per 1000.
$1.25 $10.00
1525 10.00
10.00
-Sc1LLA CAMPANULATA.
Scrva Srerrica.
SNOW DROPS (Galanthus).
The charming Snowdrop is the first of all fuwers to herald the ap-
proach of spring. It can frequently be seen in bloom when the ground
is white with snow, as it takes every advantage, and hastens to display
its graceful snow-white bells before the winter has disappeared. In
conjunction with Chionodoxas and Scilla, a matchless effect can be pro-
duced. As the bulbs are small, they should be planted liberally in
order to obtain immediate results. Banks, grassy slopes, edging or
rock-work will suit all these bulbs. They should not be disturbed
often if a fine display is desired.
Elwes’ Giant. An exceedingly large and beautiful single variety;
flowers snow-white, with emerald-green tube. 20 cts. per doz.;
$1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000.
Single. Pure white graceful bells; early flowering. 15 cts. per doz.;
75 cts. per 100; $6.50 per 1000.
Double. Flowers perfectly double, pure white. 25 cts. per doz.;
$1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
Giant Cassabah. The largest flowering of all the single Snowdrops.
Very showy. The bulbs we offer have been received from Asia
Minor, its native habitat. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $18.00
per 1000.
If Snowdrops are wanted by mail, add 10 e¢s. per 100 for post-
age. Dozens mailed without extra charge.
STERNBERGIA LUTEA.
(Autumn Daffodil.)
Pretty, hardy autumn-flowering bulbs that deserve to be better known.
In appearance they resemble a fine yellow Crocus, and a clump of a
dozen or more together with a corresponding clump of Autumn Crocus
offered on page 22 gives a touch of spring to the garden in autumn.
This is supposed by some writers to be the Lily of Scripture, as it
grows abundantly in the Holy Land, from whence our stock was pro-
cured. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000.
If you want something “ different? and out AG ine ordinary, plant a bed or border with Spanish Iris. See page 25.
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SPIR-EA OR ASTILBE.
(Ready in November.)
Queen Alexandra. A beautiful new variety, entirely dis
tinct, the color being a soft pink. A strong grower, free
flowering and forces almost as easy as the other sorts. Wher
grown indoors it should be kept cool when flowers are de
veloping, this being necessary to bring out the delicate col
oring. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Gladstone. This grand variety is a favorite with the leading
growers, who are unanimous in declaring it the finest in ex
istence. The plants form very symmetrical, bushy speci
mens, and are remarkably free-flowering, a singie clump
producing from 25 to 40 large snow-white trusses; can be
forced even easier than the ordinary Japonica, (See cut.)
Strong clumps, 25 cts. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100
Japonica. A splendid plant for forcing in the greenhouse o;
the conservatory, where it produces beautiful sprays o%
silvery-white flowers from February till May. It is perfectix
hardy, and when planted outside it blooms in June. Strong
clumps, 15 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100,
Japonica compacta multiflora. A dwarf, very compact
growing variety, with very large, silvery white sprays
Strong clumps, 20 cts. each. $1.25 per doz.; $7.00 per 100
Astilboides floribunda. Large, fluffy, pure white plumes
20 cts. ea bh; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
Palmata. One of the most striking ano
beautiful hardy plants in cultivation
bright crimson flowers, charming wher
forced. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz
$8.00 per 100.
Spireas can only be sent by express o-
freight at customer's expense.
VALLOTA.
Purpurea (Scarborough Lily). A vai
uable free-flowering summer and autumn
blooming Amaryllis; color rich rea. I
is one of the few really good windoy
plants. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
* = Sprr#a GLADSTONE.
TRILLIUM.
(Wood Lily, or Wake Robin.)
Excellent plants for shady posi-
tions in the hardy border, or ina
sub-aquatic position, flowering in
early spring.
Erectum. This is the purple
wood-lily, the earliest to flower.
Grandiflorum. The large white;
probably the handsomest.
10 cts. each; $1 per doz. $6 per 100.
TRITELEIA.
Uniflora (Spring Star Flower).
A pretty little plant, suitable
either for pot culture or open
border, grows about 6 inches
high and bears star-shaped flow-
ers of a delicate blue-white; frag-
rant. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts.
per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
WATSONIA ARDERNETI White Bugle Lily).
A bulbous plant from the Cape of Good Hope, closely allied to and similar in
‘growth to the Gladiolus. It can be grown as a pot plant and flowered in the consery-
atory or greenhouse, but succeeds best when planted on benches like Carnations or
Roses; does finely out of doors in summer. It grows about 4 feet high with branched
stems, there frequently being as many as five or six branches on a stem, and bearing
many long-tubed open flowers, 2 inches across, of the purest glistening white. Asa
cut flower for vases it is considered very choice. Extra strong bulbs, 15 cts. each;
$1.50 per doz ; $10 00 per 100.
ZEPHWVRANTHES (Zephyr Flowers, or Fairy Lilies).
Beautiful dwarf bulbous plants, somewhat resembling the Crocus in appearance;
very effective for planting 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. (Ready
in October.)
Alba. Pure white.
Rosea, Large rose-colored flowers.
Price, either of the above, 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. WATSONIA ANDERNEI,
TRITELEIA UNIFLORA,
For best results plant your bulbs as soon after the first frost as possible.
SELECT LIST OF SEASONABLE
DECORATIVE AND FLOWERING PLANTS.
For Complete List and Cutural Directions see our Garden Book for 1911.
ABUTILONS (Flowering Maple).
Most desirable free-flowering plants for the conservatory or window
garden. Six distinct colors, viz.: White, yellow, orange, pink, red and
carmine. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz,
ACACIA.
Armata. A most desirable house plant, succeeding under the same con-
ditions as an Azalea or Camellia; the bright canary-yellow globular
flowers are produced in March and April. 78 cts. each.
ACANTHUS.
Montanus.
subject for the warm conservatory or greenhouse.
deeply and irregularly lobed, each lobe terminated with a long, spine-
like point, and are of a dark olive-green marbled with lively yellowish
green, the midrib being brighter. The inflorescence is stately, consisting
of a long spike of rosy-white flowers with purple veined bracts.
ach.
* AGLAONEMA.
Dwarf-growing Aroids, with pretty, variegated foliage, suitable for the
warm conservatory.
Costatum.
with white midrib and scattering blotches of white.
Marantzfolium Maculatum, Dark green foliage, beautifully varie-
gated with greenish white. 50 cts. each.
ALOCASIAS.
Beautiful subjects for the warm conservatory, with showy,
ornamental foliage; invaluable as exhibition plants.
Argyrea. Foliage deep green with silvery-white ribs and veins.
$1.50 each.
Lowii. A rare variety with olive-green foliage and silvery
markings; the reverse side rich purple. $3.00 each.
Macrohiza Variegata. Large light-green leaves blotched
and marbled with silvery-white.
Sanderiana. Deeply-lobed leaves of a glossy dark green
with metallic reflections and prominent white margins and
veins; a handsome and scarce plant. $3.00 each.
Zebrina. Foliage bright green, supported on ivory-white stems,
which are transversely marked with dark green; very in-
teresting, $2.50 each.
75 cts. each.
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AnanAs (Variegated Pineapple).
An attractive and interesting plant, and a most desirable
The leaves are
50 cts.
Very compact, heart-shaped leaves of dark, shining green,
50 cts. each.
ALOCASIA SANDERIANA.
ALLAMANDA.
Williamsii. This handsome variety forms a compact bush,
with trusses of flowers of rich yellow, deliciously scented. A
fine plant for the window garden or conservatory. 25 cts.
each; $2.50 per doz.
Hendersoni. A strong-growing variety, with very large yellow
flowers. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each.
ALPINIA SANDER.
A handsome new species of this useful class of stove plants,
with erect stems and short-stalked glabrous leaves, 4 to 5 inches
long by ? to 1} inches wide, tapering at both ends; of a rich,
shining green, regularly striped at close intervals with broad
white bands diverging from the midrib to the margin. $1.00
each.
ANANAS (Pineapple).
Sativus Variegatus. (Variegated Pineapple.) This is
one of the most beautiful variegated foliage plants in cultiva-
tion, not only for the greenhouse or conservatory, but also as
a plant for room decoration. It somewhat resembles the vari-
egated forms of Pandanus in style of growth; the leaves are
from 2 to 8 feet long, with a central band of bright green
broadly margined with rich creamy-yellow, tinged with red
towards the closely serrated edges. 4-inch pots, $1.50 each;
5-inch pots, $2.50 each.
ANTHURIUMS (Flamingo Flower).
Pretty greenhouse plants that have many good qualities.
‘Their peculiar-shaped flowers of rich colorings frequently list on
the plant from two to three months.
Andreanum Hybrids. A fine collection of seedlings in red,
rose and white. $1.00 and $1.50 each.
Scherzerianum. Brilliant scarlet. 50 cts. and $1.00 each.
— Album. White. $2.00 each.
— Mme. Dalliere. Soft salmon-pink. $1.00 each.
— Roseum. Salmon-rose. $1.00 each.
— Rothschildianum. White spotted crimson. $1.50 each.
— Sanguineum. Rich crimson. $1.50 each.
Magnificum. Olive-green foliage, with silvery veins. $2.00
each. 3
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ARALIA.
Handsome decorative foliage plants for the stove or warm conservatory;
elegant for exhibition purposes.
Chabrierii. Long, narrow, deep green foliage, with crimson-bronze mid-
rib. $1.00 each.
Elegantissima. Finely-divided, metallic-green foliage. $1.50 each.
Kerchoveana. Foliage rather broad, of a deep, glossy green, relieved by
a pale midrib. $1.00 each.
Veitchii. & handsome species, with narrow leaflets of a dark green above
and red underneath. $1.00 each.
— Gracillima. Similar to above, but with narrower foliage. $1.00 each.
ARAUCARIA (Norfolk Island Pine).
Excelsa (Norfolk Island Pine).
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Excelsa Robusta Compacta (Compact Norfolk Island Pine).
IncHes HicuH, Eacu. IncHes Hicu.
6 inch pots, 10 to12........ $1 50 | 6 inch pots, 14 to 16...
Excelsa Plumosa (Plumy Araucaria).
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ARDISIA CRENULATA.
A very ornamental greenhouse plant, with dark green foliage
and clusters of brilliant red berries. 50 cts. each.
ASPARAGUS.
Plumosus Nanus. This graceful variety is finer than the
most delicate fern, and is an excellent house plant. 15 cts.
and 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz.
Sprengeri. Invaluable as a decorative plant for growing in
pots, window boxes, baskets, etc, Strong plants, 15 cts. each;
$1.50 per doz.; extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per
doz.
Sprengeri Variegata. A pretty ‘‘sport,’’ with every leaf
edged white. 75 cts. each.
AUCUBA JAPONICA.
A half-hardy evergreen shrub with laurel-like foliage of dark
green, freely spotted with bright yellow. A most useful plant
for decorative purposes, either as a pot plant for the house in
winter or for the lawn in summer.
Strong, bushy plants, 12 inches high, 35 cts. each; specimen
plants, 1} feet high, 75 cts. each; 2 feet high, $1.50 each.
CHINESE AZALEA.
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ASPIDISTRA.
A very useful decorative plant; will succeed in any
50 cts., 75 cts,
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position; an excellent hall or corridor plant.
and $1.00 each.
Lurida Variegata.
the foliage being striped with white.
A pretty variegated form of the above
75 cts. and $1.00 each
CHINESE AZALEAS.
The plants we offer are all beautiful specimens. Our collec
tion comprises the cream of the best European establishments
Ali sizes offered will flower freely in proper season.
30 inches in circumference $0.75 each; $7.50 per doz,
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£xtensively used for filling window boxes after tender plants
have been killed by frost. These plants furnish nicely for the
greater part of the winter.
8 to 10 inches high, bushy, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.
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Beconra GLOIRE DE LORRAINE.
Begonia Gloire de Lorraine.
Undoubtedly one of the finest winter-flowering plants. It
naturally forms symmetrical specimens, requiring no training, and
is completely covered with delicale, soft rosy-pink flowers from
October to April. Good plants, in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz. Strong plants, in 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each;
$5.00 per doz. Extra strong plants, $1.00 and $1.50 each.
BEGONIAS.
Alba Picta. Leaves glossy green, spotted silvery- white.
Argentea Guttata. Foliage rich green, spotted silver.
Corallina Lucerna. Gigantic trusses of bronzy-red flowers,
and flowering continuously from April to November. The
foliage is dotted with silvery white.
Dichroa. Distinct salmon-orange flowers in large trusses.
Haageana. Large flowers of a creamy-white, with just sufh-
cient pink to give them a bright, cheerful glow.
Metallica. Dark, rough leaves; surface lustrous bronze-green.
Rubra (Coral Begonia). Large, scarlet-rose, wax-like
flowers.
Price, 15 cts, each; $1.50 per doz, Set of 7 varieties, 86 cts.
Begonia RexX (Ornamental Leaved).
A collection of 12 choice sorts. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
BOUGAINVILLEA.
Sanderiana, This beautiful free-flowering variety is very
popular, especially as a plant for Easter. It is of strong
and rapid growth, and brilliant rosy-crimson blossoms
are produced from early in March until mid-summer.
Altogether it is a most desirable subject for the conserva-
tory or window-garden. 25 cts. and 50 cts, each.
SELECT CARNATIONS.
The following are the choicest varieties introduced to date:
Apple Blossom. Pure white, with blush centre.
Beacon. Brilliant, free-flowering scarlet.
Dorothy Gordon. Splendid,rich rose-pink.
Enchantress. Exquisite delicate pink.
Harlowarden. Rich crimson.
Harry Fenn. Magnificent crimson.
Irene. A fine yellow.
Lady Bountiful. Pure white.
Mrs. Patton. White, beautifully marked with pink.
Pink Enchantress. Brilliant pink.
Winona. Rich, glowing pink.
Winsor. Clear silvery-pink.
Strong plants, prepared for winter flowering, 25 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
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CAMELLIA JAPONICA.
A choice assortment of 12 varieties.
Bushy plants, 15 inches high. ..75 cts. each; $ 7.50 per doz.
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New Chrysanthemum Frutescens,
Paris Daisy or Marguerite.
Mrs. F. Sander.
important flowering plant. introduced in many years, a plant
In this we have unquestionably the most
that will not only be grown extensively for cut flowers, but
also a subject which will prove invaluable for the amateur’s
conservatory and window garden, it succeeding in any light,
sunny position. Unlike all other Marguerites, its color is of
the purest glistening white throughout; in size it frequently
measures 5 inches across; the centre of the flower is a mass of
closely arranged fringed florets; these are surrounded or
edged by the broad, shining white ray petals, forming a
flower which reminds one forcibly of a glorified double Pyre-
thrum. These are produced on long stems with a freedom
not known in other varieties of the Marguerite.
$2.50 per doz.
DREER’S PRIZE CINERARIAS.
Our strain of Cineraria cannot be surpassed either for size of
25 cts. each;
flowers or beauty of color. Many of the bleoms measure 3
inches in diameter. Fine young plants, ready in October, 10
cts. each; $1.00 per doz.
CLERODENDRONS.
Balfouri. A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably
suited for house culture; flowering most profusely with bright
15 cts.
scarlet flowers, enveloped in a creamy-white calyx.
each; $1.50 per doz.
Larger plants, 25 cts. each.
Falax.
produced during August and September in many-flowered
A beautiful variety, with very bright scarlet flowers,
terminal panicles; it is of shrub-like habit and a grand plant
for the warm conservatory. 25 cts. each.
CHRYSANTHEMUM FRuTEscEnsS, Mrs. F. SANDER.
Desmetiana.
creamy-white and pink.
Fragrans.
grows under the most adverse conditions.
each.
Godseffiana.
branching habit, forming compact, graceful specimens.
strong, leathery texture; rich, dark green color, densely marked with
irregular spots of creamy-white.
Knerkii.
good house plant.
Lord Wolseley.
very bright rosy-crimson.
Lindeni.
green foliage and golden-yellow stripes on the edges.
and $1.50 each.
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DRACAENAS.
Bruanti Variegata. Leaves striped and variegated with deep creamy-
yellow; the youmg foliage is tinted with rich bronzy-red, which in-
tensifies the coloring.
51.00 each.
Heavy, bold, dark green foliage, becoming suffused with
50 cts. and $1.00 each.
An excellent house plant, with broad, dark green foliage;
25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00
of free-
Its foliage is of
Entirely different from all other Draczenas;
3-inch pots, 25 cts. each,
Dark glossy green leaves; makes a bold specimen, and is a
31.00 each.
Long, narrow, recurving foliage, which colors to a
50 cts. and $1.00 each.
A beautiful variegated form of Hragrans, with broad
50.cts., $1.00
Massangeana. Another form of Fragrans, with the variegation
Deer Enno through the centre of the leaf. 50 cts., $1.00 and $1.50 each.
Rothiana. Recurved glaucous green foliage. 50 cts. to $1.00 each.
COSTUS.
Zebrinus. A pretty, warm greenhouse plant with large dark
green foliage and darker stripes. 50 cts, each.
CROTONS.
Nothing can excel the beauty and richness of coloring that is
found in this class of plants. Our collection embraces 25 of the
handsomest variegated varieties. Nice plants, 30 cts. each;
$3.00 per doz.; larger plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
CURMERIA.
Wallisii. A handsome, ornamental, decorative plant for the
warm conservatory, Its leaves, which are about 5 inches
long by 2 to 24 inches wide, are of a rich deep green, irregu-
larly blotched with pale yellowish-green. 50 cts. each.
CYANOPHYLLUM.
Magnificum. One of the most striking plants for the warm
conservatory, with large, bold, broad foliage, two feet or more
in length, of a lustrous deep green on the upper surface and a
reddish bronze underneath, the prominent veins white or light
green. $1.00 each.
CYCAS REVOLUTA 6(sazo Palm).
Valuable decorative plants both for lawn and house decoration;
their heavy, glossy deep green fronds resist alike the gas, dust and
Touctss,
cold to which decorative plants are frequently exposed.
$1.50, $2.00 and $5.00 each, according to size.
DIEFFENBACHIAS.
Handsome decorative plants for the warm conservatory.
Baraquiniana.
rib and stems creamy-white.
Bausei.
white.
Bow mannii.
Magnifica.
and spots of pure white.
Memorz Corsi. Silvery-white foliage with green veins.
beautiful.
Splendens.
Rich deep green leaves, blotched pea-green.
Price, 50 cts. each. Set of 6 sorts, $2.50.
EUCHARIS.
Amazonica.
sons.
flowers, 4 inches across.
prized as a cut flower. © 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Bright green, irregularly spotted with white, mid-
Leaves yellowish-green, blotched dark green, and spotted
Shining sombre green foliage, variegated with blotches
Very
Rich deep bottle-green, with whitish striated blotches.
A splendid hothouse plant, blooming at various sea-
It sends up stalks bearing several, pure white, star-shaped
Delightfully fragrant, and is highly
Sanderiana. A graceful variety, with glaucous green foliage,
edged with a broad border of creamy-white. 25 cts. each.
Terminalis. Rich crimson foliage, marked with pink and
white, 30 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each,
EUGENIA,
Microphylla. A pretty little plant with small, dark green
foliage, excellent for Fern dishes or as a pot plant for the
conservatory or window garden. 28 cts. each.
EURYA.
Latifolia Variegata. An evergreen shrub with rich, dark
green foliage, which is beautifully variegated with creamy-
white; an excellent plant for house decoration, Strong plants,
50 cts. each.
FARFUGIUM.
Grande (Leopard Plant). Its large circular leaves, thickly
spotted with creamy-white and yellow make it wonderfully
effective for room decoration. 25 cts, each; $2.50 per doz.
Argenteus. A rare variety, with glaucous green foliage,
which, instead of being spotted, is edged with creamy-white;
very pretty, 40 cts. each.
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DREER’S FINE FERNS.
Notwithstanding that we are the largest growers of Ferns in this coun-
try, and that our collection is the most varied, the limited space in this
catalogue allows us to offer but a few of the most important varieties.
These are the very best for house culture, succeeding under ordinary
living-room conditions, are all quite distinct, and form a very interesting
and select collection.
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
Adiantum Croweanum, This is unquestionably the best of the
Maiden-hairs as a house-plant. It closely resembles the popular Adj-
antum cuneatum, but of stronger growth. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz. 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
Adiantum Farleyense. The most beautiful of the Maiden-hairs, but
requires the moist atmosphere of the greenhouse for its successful cul-
tivation. 25 cts., 50 cts., $1.00 and $2.00 each.
Asplenium Nidus Avis (7/e Birds’ Nest Fern). An interesting
species, with large, dark green foliage. 50 cts. each. Specimen
plants, $1.50 each.
Cibotium Schiedei. This Mexican Tree-Fern is the finest decorative
house plant we know of, and, though appearing soft, is as hardy as any
variety in our collection, succeeding under the same conditions as a
Boston Fern; exceedingly graceful. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each. Speci-
men plants, $2.00, $3.50, $5.00 and $10.00 each.
Cyrtomium Falcatum ( Holly
Fern). One of the most ser-
viceable ferns for house decora-
tion, with dark glossy-green
holly-like foliage. 25 cts. and
50 cts. each.
Cyrtomium Rochfordianum
(Crested Holly Fern). This new
Holly Fern will undoubtedly dis-
place the old popular variety.
Its foliage is not only of a richer,
deeper, glossy green color, but
the pinne or leaflets besides being
wavy or undulated are also deeply
cut or toothed, giving the plant a
graceful light appearance, which
make it valuable not only as a
dish Fern but as a specimen
plant, for decorative work and
for apartment use.
Good specimen plants in 6-inch
pots, $1.50 each. Crestep Fern (Preris Witsont).
Nephrolepis Bostoniensis( 7'/e
Boston Sword Fern). This is
the original Boston Fern, which
for years has been the most popu-
Jar house plant in cultivation.
Specimens in 6-inch pots, 75
cts. each; large specimens, $2.50
each.
Nephrolepis Scholzeli (The
Plumed Scott, or Dwarf Bos-
ton Fern). In this new form,
a sport from Scotti, we have all
the desirable features of the
parent, with plumy fronds similar
to the Ostrich Plume Fern. Its
leaves are held erect with a grace-
ful arch, forming a plumy globe,
which is as pretty in a small plant
as it is in a specimen plant of
largest size. A splendid variety
for table decoration. 6-inch pots,
75 cts. each.
Nephrolepis Scottii (Diowif Boston Fern). Identical to the
PLuMeEpb Sco1rr Fern (NEPHROLEPIS SCHOLZELI.)
Boston Fern, except that it is smaller in all its parts and of
more compact and denser growth, making an ideal decorative
plant for the house. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each. Specimens
in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. Large specimen plants, $2.50
each.
Nephrolepis Whitmani (The Improved Ostrich Plume
Fern). Unquestionably the most valuable of this type. Not
only is the pinnze on the individual fronds more finely di-
vided, but the fronds are denser, broader and more graceful,
and the habit of the plant is more perfect. 4-inch pots, 35
cts. each. Specimens in 6-inch pots, 75 cts. each. Large
specimen plants, $2.50 each.
Pteris Wilsoni (Crested Fern). Among the crested forms
of this beautiful genus this is the most desirable. It is of
compact growth, with the pinnz more densely crested than
in any other variety. An elegant house plant. Nice plants
in 4-inch pots, 25 cts. each. Specimens in 6-inch pots, 50
cts. each.
Ferns for Fern Dishes. We have at all times a good sup-
ply of the most desirable varieties for this purpose. 23-inch
pots, $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 3-inch pots, $1.50 per
doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Geraniums for Winter-flowering
While undoubtedly the most popular of bedding plants,
Geraniums deserve to be used more extensively for window
and conservatory decoration, no other plants excelling or
even approaching them for brilliancy and richness of color.
We have aimed to make the selection below combine in the
highest degree perfection of form and size of the individual
florets, size of truss, purity of color, habit of plant and
general excellence, and specially recommend them for the
embellishment of the conservatory and window garden.
SIX BEST DOUBLES.
Alphonse Ricard. Bright vermilion scarlet.
Berthe de Presilly. Beautiful light pink.
Dryden. Pure cochineal red, white throat.
John Doyle. Brilliant crimson-scarlet,
[ime. Recamier. Beautiful clear white.
Mrs. Lawrence. Salmon-pink, slightly tinged white.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Set of 6 for 75 cts.
SIX BEST SINGLES.
Granville. Dark rose-pink.
Maxime Kovaleski. Bright pomegranate-red.
Mrs. E, G. Hill. Beautiful salmon; large.
Pamela. Centre white, shading to rosy-lake at edges,
with outer margin of violet-crimson.
Paul Crampbell. Brilliant scarlet.
Snowdrop. Pure snow-white; large truss.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz, Set of 6 for 75 cts.
FICUS (Rubber Plant). HELICONIA
Elastica. The well-known Rubber Plant. 4-inch pot, 10
inches high, 50 cts. h; 5-1 5 i igh, 75 cts. ‘
sat ae oan trae role oe high; 71 ogcs deep, glossy green, marked by curving parallel lines of yellow.
Sie: seas $1.00 each,
Altissima, Similar to above but with smaller dark green, EO eae
glossy foilage, with white veins. 450 cts. each. ISOCLEPIS GRACILIS.
Lutescens (I/istletoe Fig). Interesting on account of its A useful plant with graceful, grass-like dark-green, drooping
bearing at each leaf axil a small fig, which, at first green, foliage, for vases, baskets or the window garden. 15 cts. each,
$1.50 per doz,
WINTER-FLOWERING GERANIUM.
Aurea Striata. A handsome hothouse plant with leaves of
changes to a pale yellow; the dark green foliage is small, the
whole plant reminding one of a branch of mistletoe. An excellent subject for the
window garden, 25 cts. each.
Pandurata (The Mojestic Rubber Plant). A truly majestic plant. Its gigantic
leaves, which frequently measure 10 inches in width by 15 inches in length, are
irregular in outline, and of a rich, deep green with creamy-white veins and of
remarkable substance, enabling the plant to flourish under the most unfavorable
conditions. One of the finest foliage plants of recent years. Specimen plants, 23
feet high, $3.00 each; 4 feet high, $5.00 each; 6 feet high, $7.50 each.
Parcelli. Large, deep green leaves, marbled with white; a pretty plant for the
warm conservatory. 40 cts. each.
Repens. A trailing or creeping variety, with small foliage; useful for baskets,
covering greenhouse walls, etc. 25 cts. each,
Wendlandi. A bold and effective variety, with large heart-shaped leaves 10 to 12
inches long by 8 to 10 inches wide, of a rich dark green, with light green ribs and
veins. 4-inch pots, $1.50 each.
FITTONIA.
Argyroneura. A pretty trailing plant, with vivid green foliage, which is traced
with a network of pure white veins; useful in the conservatory for planting on the
surface of pots or tubs containing specimen plants. 26 cts. each,
Verschaffelti. Prettily veined pink on a green ground. 25 cts. each.
GARDENIA FLORIDA (Cape Jessamine).
Beautiful greenhouse evergreen shrubs, with delightfully fragrant, pure white, waxy
flowers. 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz,
GENISTA FRAGRANS.
A most desirable spring-flowering plant, producing its fragrant, bright golden-yel-
low flowers in the greatest profusion. Asa winter plant of the easiest culture it is
unsurpassed. Especially desirable for Easter decoration. First size, 50 cts. each;
$5.00 per doz. Second size, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. Ficus Panpurata.
IXORAS.
These are among the showiest of hothouse flowering plants.
The foliage is pretty and attractive, while the flowers, borne in
large terminal corymbs, are shaped somewhat like a Bouvardia.
Acuminata, Fragrant, pure white flowers.
Coccinea. Bright red, in very large corymbs.
Colei. A distinct white variety.
Dixiana. Deep orange in large trusses.
Duffii. Deep red.
Flore Lutea. Very large creamy-yellow flowers.
Incarnata. Delicate flesh color.
Javanica. Deep orange red.
Prince of Orange. Large orange-red.
Rosea Splendens. Bright rose.
Williamsii. Reddish-salmon, in large heads.
50 cts. each. Set of 11 varieties for $5.00.
JASMINUM,
Grandiflorum (Catalonian or Star Jessamine). Very
fragrant white flowers, in bloom continuously. 15 cts. each.
Grand Duke. Large, double white; fragrant. 25 cts. each.
Maid of Orleans. Creamy white; fragrant. 25 cts. each.
LAPAGERIA.
Extremely beautiful greenhouse climber. Bell-shaped waxy
flowers of great substance, lasting a long time in bloom,
Rosea. Rich rosy-crimson. $2.00 each.
Alba. Pure waxy-white. $2.50 each.
PONDEROSA LEMON.
Of strong, vigorous growth, producing freely flowers as large
as a tuberose and as fragrant as the orange blossom, followed by
gigantic fruit, many weighing from 13 to 2 pounds each, which
are useful for many domestic purposes. Good young plants, 15
cts. each; strong 2-year-old plants 50 cts. each.
MEDINILLA.
The Medinillas here described are among the most gorgeous
tropical flowering plants in cultivation, and most desirable plants
for the amateur who has the facilities of a hothouse.
Magnifica. Bears its flowers in pendulous racemes. $1.50
each.
Amabilis. Identical with the above, except that the recemes
of flowers are held erect. $1.50 each.
NegpentHES (Pitcher Plant),
Txora,
MARANTA.
Valuable decorative hot house plants, remarkable for the rich-
ness and beauty of their varied foliage.
Eacu, Eacu,
Allbertinneeerernce. $0 50 | Makoyana ....... $0 50
Amabilis........... 50 | Masangeana (True) 50 ~
Bachemiana....... 50 | Media Picta....... 50
Bambusaefolia..... 50 | Mosella........... 1 00
Bella Poe es 25 | Musaica........ .. 50
Chantrieri..... ae 50 | Oppenheimiana.... 50
Gouletti........... 75 | Rosea Lineata..... 79
Goveniana......... 25 | Sanderi...... soos Jk WO
Ifustris.. . ...... 75 | Smaragdina....... 50
Iconifera .......... 50 | Spitzeriana Has 50
Insignis............ 50 | Splendens........ 50
Kerchoviana.....- 25 | Triumphans........ 7)
Kummeriana. .__. 50 | Van den Heckei.... 79
Leopardina......... WOM) NAWOELEY 55 coocodbe 1 00
Lietzeiy ner oes 50 | Wallichii.......... 50
Lietzei Superba... . 50 | Warscewiczi....... 75
Lindeni............ OOM Wietibeerse suerte: 50
Lubersi...... ae 50) | Zebrina.. 9.2)... -.-: 50
We will furnish one each of the above grand collection of 36
varieties of Marantas for $15.00.
METROSIDEROS.
Floribunda (Bottle Brush).
ing long cylindrical spikes of bright red flowers.
A greenhouse shrub, produc-
$1.00 each.
NEPHTHYTIS PICTURATA.
An interesting ornamental hot house plant; dark green foliage,
with fern-like variegation in silvery white. $1.00 each.
NEPENTHES
These interesting plants, with their curious pitchers, require
(Pitcher Plant).
to be grown ina high, moist atmosphere, and in dense shade.
The sorts offered are among the choicest of the genus.
Taco Eacu
Courtii... ........ $3 00 | Pattersonii........ $2 50
Dominiana........ 200) Sedeni........ . 200
Henryana......... 200 | Phyllamphora..... 1 50
Mastersiana....... 250 | Splendida.......... 2 00
One each of the 8 sorts for $15.00.
eCTCARDEN GREENHOUSE DIANTS TTT
PALMS
We are the largest growers of Palms in this country, over
three acres of greenhouse space being devoted to them alone.
For complete list of varieties and full cultural instructions,
‘see pages 168 to 170 of our Garden Book for 1911.
The heights given are from top of pot to top of plant.
Areca Lutescens.
Palms in cultivation; the foliage is of a bright glossy-green,
One of the most graceful and beautiful
with rich golden-yellow stems.
38-inch pots, bushy plants, 12 to 15 inches high ....S0 25 each.
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Areca Verschaffeltii. A splendid Palm, with finely-divided
pinne of a deep green color with yellowish midrib. 3-inch
pots, 15 inches high, 50 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 18 inches
high, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, 30 inches high, $2.50 each; 8-
inch tubs, 36 inches high, $5.00 each.
‘Cocos Weddeliana. The most elegant and graceful of all the
smaller Palms. Its slender, erect stem is freely furnished with
Admira-
ble for fern dishes, as they are of slow growth and maintain
its gracefully arching leaves, of a rich green color.
their beauty for a long time. Young plants in 3-inch pots, 12
inches high, 25 cts. each; beautiful specimens in 5-inch pots,
$3.00
18 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. Larger specimens,
and $5.00 each.
\Kentia Belmoreana. The Kentias are the hardiest Palms in
cultivation. They are of slow growth, and are less affected
by the Cust and dry atmosphere of the house than any others.
The variety here offered is of dwarf, spreading habit, with fine
rich, dark green foliage.
3-inch pots, + to 5 leaves, 12 inches high. ...$0 25 each.
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Kentia Forsteriana. This splendid variety is very similar to
K. Belmoreana, but of stronger growth, with broader, heavier
foliage.
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Kentia MacArthuri. A tall-growing species, with rather
broad pinnze, the ends of which are irregular in outline; a
good plant for the cool conservatory, 95-inch pots, 12 inches
high, 35 cts. each; 6-inch pots, 36 inches high, $2.50 each.
Kentia Wendlandiana.
large, heavy foliage, the ends of the pinne cut like the Fish-
8-inch pots, $4.00 each.
A very strong-growing species, with
tail Palm; quite rare.
Latania Borbonica (Chinese Fan Palm).
fan-leaved variety is too well known to require description,
This popular
We grow them in immense quantities.
3-inch pots, 4 to 5 leaves, 12 inches high......... $0 25 each.
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Latania Loddigesii.
with a glaucous line tinged with red in the young state, leaf-
Large, bright green fan-shaped leaves,
stalks chocolate-colored; requires a warm, moist atmosphere.
4-inch pots, $2.00 each.
Livistona Rotundifolia. A
which, in a finished specimen, makes almost a globular plant.
miniature fan-leaved Palm,
Thrifty young plants in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 4-inch pots,
50 cts. each.
Nephrosperma Van Houtteanum. A handsome hot-house
Palm, with long,
g, graceful leaves and narrow pinne, bright
glossy-green above, glaucous underneath; leaf-stalks chestnut-
brown, armed with long, black spines. 3-inch pots, $2.50
each,
Phoenix Roebelenii.
a Palm which we feel sure will become popular for room deco-
The most graceful of the Phoenix, and
ration. The plant is of vigorous growth, and its gracefully
recurving leaves, with very narrow dark green pinne, give it
a lightness and airiness not surpassed, if equalled, by Cocos
Weddeliana; at the same time it is as hardy as a Kentia, suc-
ceeding admirably as a house plant.
53-inch pots, 6 to 8 inches high, nicely characterized, $0 35 each.
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Specimen plants from $5.00 to $75.00 each. Descriptions on
application.
Pheenix Rupicola.
gracefully arched foliage of rich, deep glossy-green.
A yery handsome species, with long,
5-inch
pots, 12 inches high, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pots, 18 inches
high, $2.00 each; 8-inch pots, 24 inches high, $3.50 each.
Rhapis Flabelliformis.
Japanese Palm, 7-inch pots, 3 to 4 stems, 24 inches high,
$3.00 each; 7-inch pots, 4 stems, 26 to 28 inches high, $4.00
each.
Stevensonia Grandifolia,
we are able to offer this interesting and beautiful stove Palm.
4-inch pots, $3.00 each.
Good plants of this interesting
It is only at rare intervals that
Verschaffeltia Splendida. A showy variety, which requires
a high, moist atmosphere to grow well; large, bright green
foliage, deeply cut on the edges; very spiny, especially in the
young state. 4-inch pots, $3.00 each.
[ERY A DREER -DHITADELDHTA DA
PaNDANuS VEITCHr.
OLEA FRAGRANS. (Sweet Olive.)
An old favorite greenhouse shrub, succeeding admirably as a
house plant, producing small white flowers of the most exquisite
fragrance; blooms almost the entire winter. 50 cts. and $1.00
each.
OPHIOPOGON.
Jaburan Variegatus. A pretty variegated foliage plant,
useful either as a pot plant for the window or for planting out
in summer, 50 cts, each.
OTAHEITE ORANGE.
The best of the Oranges for house culture. It is of dwarf,
bushy habit, and bears a profusion of fragrant flowers and edible
fruit, 25 ets. and 50 cts. each.
PANDANUS. | (Screw Pine.)
Pacificus, A rare and beautiful species, with broad, massive,
dark green foliage, 38-inch pots, 35 cts. each; 4-inch pots,
50 cts. each; 6-inch pots, $1.50 each.
Veitchi. One of the best and most attractive of decorative
plants for the house. The leaves are light green, beautifully
marked with stripes of pure white.
4-inch pots, 12 inches high, $0.75 each.
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8- <¢ 30 3.00
PANAX.
Pretty shrubby plants for the warm conservatory, of compact
growth, with neat varigated foliage.
Balfouri. Bold foliage of richivy-green, splashed with creamy
white, the edge of the leaf entirely white. 50 cts. each.
Monstrosum aureum,. Deep green foliage with delicate
golden-green variegation. 50 cts. each.
Victoriz. Small, finely-cut foliage of light green with white |
variegation. 25 cts. each. |
PASSIFLORA. (Passion Vine.)
Princeps. This is one of the finest climbers we have for the
warm conservatory or greenhouse, an established plant being
rarely out of flower. 50 cts. each,
PHILODENDRON.
An interesting stove plant, with large heart-
$1.00 and $2.00
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Spectabilis.
shaped dark green leaves, with light veins,
each,
Pertusum.
forated leaves of grotesque appearance.
each.
A stove plant of climbing habit, with large per
$1.00 and $2.0)
Lindeni.
Capensis.
Capensis Alba.
Vv
Chinese Fringed.
Obconica Grandiflora.
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GARDEN GREENHOUSE DIANTS |[ {f
PHYLLOT -ENIUM.
A handsome stove plant, light green hastate leaves,
ribs and veins creamy-white. 75 cts. each.
Lindeni Magnificum. A variety of the above with larger
leaves and the variegation more decided. $1.00 each,
PLUMBAGO.
Light laveuder-blue.
Creamy white.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
POTHOS ARGYR ZA.
A pretty hothouse climber, with deep green foilage, nicely
ariegated with silvery-white. 25 cts. each.
PRIMULA. (Primrose.)
Our collection of these well-known winter-
blooming plants has been grown from our unrivaled strain of
seed, and embraces all the leading shades of color, 15 cts.
each; $1.50 per doz.
A splendid species of easy culture for
the conservatory or light window, flowering profusely through-
out the winter and spring months. We can supply in Crimson,.
Rose or White. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
-SANSEVIERA.
Zeylanica, An elegant variegated plant, especially adapted
for house decoration, the thick, leathery leaves standing the
heat and dust of the house with impunity. 15 cts. each;
$1.50 per doz.
Zeylanica Laurentii. This new variety has a band of
creamy-yellow on each edge of the long leaves, which adds.
greatly to its decorative effect. Stock limited. $2.50 each.
SCHISMATOGLOTTIS.
Picta. A handsome decorative plant. Foliage deep green,
with greyish-white markings. 50 cts, each.
SMILAX.
Too well known to require any description, One of the most
valuable plants for bouquets, wreaths, festoons and decorations.
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
SPATHIPHYLLUM.
Pictum. A hothouse plant much on the type of a Dieffen-
bachia, foliage dark green with golden variegations. 75 cts.
each.
SPH ZEROGYNE.
Latifolia. A magnificent hothouse decorative plant with large
green foliage; a striking exhibition plant. $1.00 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. Strong plants, $1.00:
and $1.50 each.
SW AINSONA.
Alba. A most desirable everblooming plant, with pure white
flowers, produced in sprays, the individual blooms resembling
a Sweet Pea. Its easy culture, freedom of bloom, and the
grace and beauty of the flower and plant make it popular. 10:
cts. each; $1.00 per doz. .
VIOLETS.
Marie Louise. The finest double blue.
Swanley White. Double pure white.
Princess of Wales. This is the finest rich blue single
variety, and has new superseded all other single sorts. Much
easier to grow than the doubles.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
DREER’S SELECT
Hardy Perennial Plants.
HIS class of plants, familiarly known as Old=fashioned Hardy
Garden Flowers, has come into public favor in recent years so
rapidly as to astonish even the most sanguine enthusiast. Their
popularity is not at all surprising when we consider the many varied
and pleasant changes which take place throughout the entire growing season
in a well arranged hardy border, in which every week, yes, almost. every
day, brings forth something fresh and new. The limited space at our com-
mand in this catalogue permits us to offer but an abridged list of the many
species and varieties which we grow. For complete list, also for many
valuable cultural notes, see pages 194 to 243 of our Garden
Book for 1911. For customers who are not acquainted with the various
varieties, we offer the following collections, all in good strong roots, that,
once planted, will, with very little care, keep the garden gay with flowers from
the time frost leaves the ground until late in autumn :
NAdIstincespecleS souTwsSe eGhlOn en nee er ieee eae tae $1.50
25 “cc “ec “ce Coa ees Fa mec 9 7)
50 distinct species and varieties, our selection ............ ........ 5.00
100 “< ce “ce a3 ce ce 9.00
Ptarmica FI. PI. ‘‘ Boule de Neige.’’ An improved form of the popular
««Pearl;’’ flowers more perfect in form. 29 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
— — ‘* The Pearl.’’ Pure white, flowers all summer.
Filipendula (Noble Yarrow). A showy species, with golden-yellow
flowers in dense flat corymbs; in July; 2 feet.
Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Wilfoil). Finely-cut, deep
AcHILLEA Prarmica Fv. Pu. ‘‘ THE Prarc ”’
green foliage; flowers pink, in dense heads, all summer; 18 ACONITUM (Monkshood, or Helmet Flower).
inches, Forms bushy clumps, with spikes 3 feet long of hood-shaped
— Cerise Queen. A new, bright amaranth-red variety. flowers, and are invaluable for planting in shady positions.
: : . : Deep purplish-blue; Sept.
Eupatorium (Fern-leaved Yarrow). Finely-cut foliage and Autumnale. Pp purp 3 Sep
i ; : : 5 Napellus. Large, dark-blue; Aug. and Sept.
y, ll - a > ’
brilliant yellow flowers all summer; 4 feet DO) Nihal Al fin’ elite dowered ee
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; — Bicolor, Blue-and-white flowers.
$10.00 per 100. Fischeri. Pale blue flowers in Sept. and Oct.
Lycoctonum. Pale yellow; June and July.
Strekianum. Beautiful rich, deep blue; July and Aug.
Wilsoni, A new variety from Northern China; 5 to 6 feet high, with large flowers
of light violet-blue in September.
Price, any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
ZEGOPODIUM (Bishop’s Weed).
Podagraria Variegata. Green and yellow variegated foliage, thriving in any
soil; makes a fine border for a bed of shrubs or for covering waste ground. 1] foot.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
AGROSTEMMA (Rose Campion).
Stout, erect-growing plants, with silvery foliage, which contrasts well with the
showy flowers, which are produced during June and July.
Coronaria (J/ullien Pink). Bright crimson flowers on stems 24 to 3 feet high.
Flos Jovis (Flower of Jove). Deep pink flowers on 12-inch high stems.
Walkeri. Bright crimson, very free. 24 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
ALYSSUM.
Rostratum. Bright golden yellow flowers in June and July. 25 cts. each; $2.50
per doz. ¢ is
Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Rock-madwort). An indis-
pensable plant for the rockery or border, growing 1] foot high and producing early
in summer masses of broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 15 cts. each;
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
ANCHUSA.
Italica Dropmore Variety. A grand improvement on the old sort; beautiful,
rich blue flowers produced with remarkable freedom throughout the entire summer,
5 to 6 feet high. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
ARMERIA (thrift).
Attractive evergreen tufts of bright green foliage, from which innumerable flowers
appear in dense heads on stiff, wiry stems about 9 inches high. They flower con-
tinuously the entire season.
Maritima Splendens. Bright rosy pink ) 15 cts. each; $1./0 per doz.; $8.00
A pretty white. {per 100.
Ancuusa ITaricA, Dropmore VARIETY. — Alba.
(44) For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS~ |]
AQUILEGA.
AQUILEGIA (Columbine).
Old favorite spring and early summer blooming plants, grow-
ing about 2 feet high, that succeed in any ordinary garden soil.
Californica Hybrida. One of the finest mixtures.
Canadensis. Our native Columbine, bright red and yellow.
Caryophylloides Fl. Pl. Double striped, etc.
Chrysantha. The golden-spurred ‘‘Columbine.’’
Ceerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Blue and white.
Flabellata nana aba. A dwarf, pure white.
Helenz. Blue, with white corolla.
Nivea grandiflora. A beautiful pure white.
Skinneri. Yellow, with long red spurs.
Truncata. Scarlet, with yellow tips.
Vulgaris. The European violet-blue Columbine.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
ARTEMESIA.
A most useful class of plants for the border.
Abrotamnum (Old Jan, or Southernwood).
cut foliage, with pleasant aromatic odor; 2 feet.
Purshiana. A white-foliaged sort, for edging; 18 inches.
Stellariana (Old Woman).
used in carpet bedding; 18 inches.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
ASCLEPIAS (Butterfly Weed).
Tuberosa.
colored flowers.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
DWARF HARDY ASTERS.
Alpinus.
purple flowers in May and June.
—albus. Identical to ‘he above, but with pure white flower.
Acris. Violet-blue flowers in September.
—Nanus. Similar to the preceding, but only 6 inches high.
15 cts, each; $1.50 per doz.
We offer seeds of the leading Hardy Perennials.
Dark green, finely
Deeply-cut, silvery foliage; much
D One of the showiest of our native perennials; 2 feet
high, and producing from July to September heads of orange-
Grows 6 to 10 inches high, and bears large, showy bluish-
HARDY ASTERS.
(Michaelmas Daisies, or Starworts.)
These are among the showiest of our late-flowering hardy
plants, giving a wealth of bloom when most other flowers are
past. Unless specified, they bloom in September and October.
Curtisii. Pale heliotrope; August and September; 3 feet.
Formosissima. Bright violet; 3 feet.
Levis floribunda. Light heliotrope; 4 feet.
— Baldur. Light parma violet; 24 feet.
Nove-Angliz. Bright violet-purple; 4 feet.
— Rosea. Bright purplish-mauve; 4 feet.
— Wim. Bowman. Amethyst-blue; 4 feet.
Novi-Belgii Semi=Plenus. Pale parma-violet; 4 feet.
Ptarmicoides. Neat and distinct; pure white; useful for
cutting; August and September; 18 inches.
Puniceus Pulcherrimus. Bluish white with yellow centre,
incurved petals; 5 feet.
Tartaricus. Large bluish-violet; 4 feet.
Top Sawyer. Clear parma-violet color; 4 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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.
Tinctoria, Spikes of bright yellow flowers during June and
July; 2 to 3 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
BOCCONIA (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine)-
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. 15 cts, each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
BOLTONIA (False Chamomile).
Among the showiest of our native hardy perennial plants, with
Aster-like flowers, in ,bloom during the summer and autumn,
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.
—mana. Similar to the type, but growing only 2 feet high.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
ASTER GRANDIELORUS.
See pages 64 to 70
3 to 4 feet.
Dealbata.
August; 33
— alba.
Orientalis.
Ruthenica.
Baby.
Dundee.
Eagle d’Or.
Excelsior.
Germania.
Gold Finch.
tinged red.
Hero.
Lula.
Campanuta Mepium (Canterbury Bells). $2.00.
CAMPANULA (Bell Flower).
Alliarizfolia. Grows 2 feet high, with. nodding white flowers
in June and July.
Carpatica (Carpathian Harebell).
ing in compact tufts, not exceeding 8 inches high; flowers
A pretty species, grow-
blue or white, and blooms all summer.
Latifolia macrantha. Grows 3 feet high, and in May and
June bears large purplish-blue flowers.
Medium (Canterbury Bells).
rose and white; 2 to 3 feet.
Persicifolia (Peach Bells). Grows 1} to 2 feet high, and
produces an abundance of blue or white salver-shaped flowers
An old-time favorite. Blue,
during June and July.
Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). The most conspicuous
of all, 4 to 5 feet high, with large blue flowers in September.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Rotundifolia (Blue Bells of Scotland).
hare-bell or blue-bell, with beautiful clear blue flowers from
This is the true
June to August; 1 foot.
Trachelium ( Coventry Bells).
and July; 3 feet.
Purple flowers during June
Mastacanthus (Blue Spirea).
lavender-blue flowers from early in September until! frost; 3 feet.
each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Marilandica.
Macrocephala,
Montana (Perennial Corn Flower).
violet-blue flowers from July to September.
Large white variety of above.
Clear pink.
King Henry.
Pure white.
L’Ami Couderchet. Sulphur white.
Strong 38-inch pot plants, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.;
$10.00 per 100.
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CALLIRHOE (Poppy Mallow).
Involucrata. An elegant trailing plant, with large saucer-shaped flowers of
rosy-crimson, with white centres, all summer and fall.
Lineariloba, Delicate light rose-colored flowers all summer.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
CARYOPTERIS.
A handsome perennial, producing rich,
15 cts.
CASSIA (American Senna).
Large panicles of bright yellow flowers from July to August:
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
CENTAUREA (Hardheads or Knapweed}.
Hirta nigra variegata (Variegated Button Weed).
foliage and purple flowers; 2 feet.
Bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 18 inches.
Prettily variegated
Very large thistle-like golden-yellow flowers; July and
feet.
Grows 2 feet high, bearing large
Pale yellow flowers; July and August; 2% feet.
Straw-colored flowers; July and August; 25 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Hardy Pompon Chrysanthemums.
These beautiful hardy sorts are indispensable in the hardy border.
bright colors give life to the garden when most other plants have been destroyed
by frost. We offer the following select list:
Very small, lemon yellow.
Baby Margaret. A miniature white.
Maroon-shaded scarlet.
Their
Model of Perfection. White.
Pettilant. — Creamy sulphur.
Princess of Wales. Pure white.
Queen of Bulgaria. Rose crimson.
Sir Michael. Lemon yellow.
Seeur Melanie. Pure white.
Golden yellow.
Bright orange yellow.
Straw color.
Yellow, striped red. | St. Almo. Splendid white.
Gold Nuggett. Golden, inner petals} Tennyson. Pure yellow.
Thalia. White, yellow centre.
Victor, Rosy crimson
Veuve Cliquot. Brick red, edged
yellow.
Yellow Gem.
Straw white.
Pure yellow.
Set of 24 varieties,
CHRYS ANTHEMUMS (Moonpenny Daisy).
Shasta Daisy. Large snowy-white flowers, in bloom through-
out the summer and fall. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Shasta Daisy ‘‘Alaska.’’ The finest of all; blooms 4} to
5 inches across of pure white; 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz,
CHRYSOCOMA (Goldilocks).
Linosyris. Produces from July to September yellow, daisy-
like flowers, with narrow, thread-like petals; 2 feet. 15 cts.
each; $1.50 per doz.
CIMICIFUGA (Snake Root).
Acerinum, or Japonicum. A pretty Japanese variety, with
slender, erect stems, about 24 feet high, of white flowers,
August and September, 25 cts. each.
Dahurica. Creamy white; flowers in September; 24 feet;
25 cts. each.
Racemosa. A handsome native species, bearing spikes of
pure white flowers. 25 cts. each.
Simplex. Valuable on account of its late flowering, the spikes
of pure white flowers being produced during September and
October. 50 cts. each.
SHRUBBY CLEMATIS.
This type of clematis forms erect bushes 2 to 3 feet high, and
during their long period of bloom are very attractive,
Davidiana. Tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender-
blue during August and September; deliciously fragrant.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Recta. Handsome pure white flowers in very large, showy
clusters during June and July. 25 cts. each; $2,50 per doz.
Plant everything you can this fall. It will save valuable time next spring.
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COREOPSIS.
Lanceolata Grandiflora. One of the most popular hardy
plants. The flowers are a rich golden-yellow, and invalu-
able for cutting; the main crop comes during the latter part
of June, but it continues in bloom the entire summer and
autumn. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
DIANTHUS.
Barbatus (Sweet William, or London Tufts).
colors. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
Deltoides (aiden Pink).
with pink flowers.
Mixed
A charming creeping variety,
— alba.
fettes Mount. A strong-growing variety, covered with soft
rosy-pink flowers in June.
A pretty white-flowering form.
Price, except when noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
DELPHINIUMS (Hardy Lakspurs).
These are deservedly one of the most popular subjects in the
hardy border; bold, attractive and highly prepossessing plants
of easiest culture; perfectly hardy. They will establish them-
selves in almost any garden soil, but respond quickly to liberal
treatment.
®Belladonna. The freest and most-continuous blooming of all,
never being out of flower from the end of June until cut down
by hard frost. The clear turquoise-blue of its flowers is not
equalled for delicacy and beauty by any other flower. 26 cts.
each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Chinense. A very pretty variety, with fine feathery foliage
and intense gentian-blue flowers in open panicles.
— Album.
Formosum.
A pure white form of the above.
The old favorite dark blue, with white centre.
Sulphureum (Zaii/). An attractive species, covered during
June and July with pure sulphur-yellow flowers. 25 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz
Gold Medal Hybrids. Unquestionably the finest strain of
mixed hybrids ever offered. The plants are of strong, vigor-
ous habit, with large flowers in spikes two feet and over long,
the majority running in the lighter shades of blue.
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
DICTAMNUS (Gas Plant).
A very showy perennial, forming a bush about 23 feet in
height, having fragrant foliage and spikes of curious Howers
during June and July, giving off during hot weather a fragrant
volatile oil, which ignites when a match is applied.
Fraxinella. Showy rosy pink flowers, with deeper veins. 15
cts. each; $1.50 per doz,
—alba. Pure white. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Caucasicus. A new and gigantic form of the pink variety.
Flowers fully double the size of the type. 25 cts. each; $2.50
per doz,
DIELYVTRA (Bleeding Heart),
(See page 23.)
DIGITALIS (Foxglove).
The Foxgloves, 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,
Lilac, Rose or Mixed.
Ambigua, or Grandiflora.
veined brown.
Showy flowers of pale yellow,
Lanata. Dense spikes of odd-looking flowers; corolla gray,
with creamy white tips.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Lanceolata.
Coreopsis LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA.
EUPATORIUM.
Ageratoides (Thorough-wort). A useful border plant, of
strong, free growth, 4 feet high, with minute white flowers in
dense heads; August and September.
Ceelestinum. A pretty, hardy plant, with light blue flowers
similar to the Ageratwm. In flower from August until frost;
2 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
EUPHORBIA Mik Wort),
Corallata (Flowering Spurge). A most showy and useful
native plant, growing about 18 inches high, and bearing from
June till August umbels of pure white flowers with a small
green eye. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
FUNKIA (Plantain Lily).
The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage;
their broad, massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for
the border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well
in sun or shade.
Ceerulea. Blue, broad, green leaves.
Fortunei, Large, glaucous-green foliage, flowers mauve.
25 cts. each.
— Variegata. The glaucous foliage nicely marked with
35 cts. each.
A pretty miniature-growing variety, with rather
25 cts. each.
Valuable by reason of its late flowering; lilac
flowers in September and October.
Robusta elegans variegata. The most robust of all the
variegated-leaved varieties; foliage large green, with pretty
white variegations. 25 cts. each.
Subcordata grandiflora. Pure white, lily-shaped, fragrant
flowers in August.
Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage,
purple flowers. Makes a fine edging.
Price, except where noted, 15-cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
yellow and pale green.
Minor Alba.
large white flowers.
The Tulips illustrated on the covers of this catalogue are offered on page 8.
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GAI LLARDIA (Blanket Flower).
Grandiflora.
the entire season.
scarlet-crimson, orange and vermilion.
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath’.
Acutifolia. A strong growing kind, attaining a height of two feet, with large
panicles of small white flowers in July,
Cerastioides. A most useful 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
It forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, and as much
through, of minute pure white flowers, having a beautiful gauze-like appearance.
other perennial.
For cutting purposes it is exquisite.
Paniculata FI. PI.
$2.50 per doz.
Repens.
Erianthus Ravenne (Hardy Pampas).
quently throwing up from 30 to 50 flower spikes.
pas (Grass.
Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rush).
narrow foliage; of a bright green color, with silvery midrib.
— Japonica Variegata. A very ornamental variety; long,
— — Zebrina (Zebra Grass).
broad yellow bands «wevoss the leaf.
for the lawn.
Price. Any of the above Grasses 25 cts. each;
clumps 450 each; $5.00 per doz.
HELENIUMI (Sneeze-wort).
All of these are desirable border plants, with broad-spreading |
heads of flowers, each species covering a long blooming season.
Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers during the
late summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet.
— Rubrum. Bright terra-cotta; 4} feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50
per doz. :
Grandicephalum Striatum. Branching heads, of a deep
orange color, irregularly striped and blotched with crimson;
July and August; 3 feet.
Hoopesi. Pure orange-yellow flowers, coming in early in June
and continuing throughout the summer; 2 feet.
Riverton Gem, A new red variety which originated at our
nurseries. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Riverton Beauty. Another variety which originated with
us. Flowers lemon-yellow, with a large purplish-black
cone; August to October; 3 to 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50
One of the showiest and most effective hardy plants, growing
about two feet high; beginning to flower in June they continue one mass of bloom
The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring.
dark red brown, while the petals are variously marked with rings of brilliant
Excellent for cutting.
A new double-flowering form of the above.
A elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small flowers.
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
ORNAMENTAL GRASSES.
Grows from 9 to 12 feet high, fre-
It closely resembles the Pam-
Of graceful habit, with very
narrow leaves, striped
green, white and often pink or yellow; flower stalks from 4 to 6 feet.
The long blades of this variety are marked with
It makes a very attractive specimen plant
32.50 per doz.
per doz.
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
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GypsorHiLa PANICULATA. 100
Rigidus Japonicus.
early in July and continuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark
centres; 3 feet.
Sparsifolius.,
it a most valuable cut flower; August-September; 6 to 8 feet.
Wolley Dod.
yeliow flowers; entirely distinct.
The centre is
15 cts. each;
25 cts, each;
Ni
Three-year-old
GAILLARDIA GRANDIFLORA.
HM ELIANTHUS (Hardy Sunflowers).
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
or as cut Mowers during the summer.
Daniel Dewar. The earliest to flower, bearing large single
yellow flowers from early July till late August; 6 feet.
Giganteus, Medium sized bright canary-yellow flowers; Sep-
tember and October; 6 feet.
Maximiliana. The latest of all, perfecting its fine golden-
yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during October; inval-
uable for cutting; 5 to 7 feet.
Miss Mellish. Flowers in September and October. Grows
about 6 feet high, with large, single golden-yellow flowers,
TMollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers, with downy white
foliage; blooms in August and September; 4 feet.
Orgyalis. Medium-sized single golden-yellow;
ber; 6 feet.
in Septem-
One of the most desirable, beginning to bloom
Graceful, single deep yellow flowers on long stems, making
The best of the September-flowering varieties, with deep
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
H ELIOPSIS (Orange Sunflower).
Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower earlier
in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; very valu-
able for cutting.
Pitcheriana.
diameter, of very thick texture, and very graceful for cutting.
Pitcheriana Semi-=plena.
Flowers deep golden-yellow color, about 2 inches 1
A semi-double form of the above.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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Dousite HoLiyHock.
HEMEROCALLIS (Yellow Day Lily).
Popular hardy tuberous plants, belonging to the Lily family. They
succeed everywhere, and should always be included in the border of old-
fashioned hardy plants.
Aurantiaca, Large trumpet-shaped, bright orange-yellow, sweet-
scented flowers during June and July.
—Tajor. Very free-flowering, sweet-scented deep orange flowers; July
28 cts, each.
and August; requires protection.
Dumortieri. Flowers of a soft, rich yellow, exterior bronzy-orange;
in June and July.
Florham, Produces very large golden yellow, sweet-scented flowers
during June and July. This variety is of American origin, and is one
of the best, 28 cts. each.
Flava (Yellow Day Lily). Large, fragrant flowers during July and
August; 3 feet high.
Fulva (Tawny Day Lily). Tawny orange-colored flowers, excellent
for planting among shrubbery; bloomsin July and August.
— FI. Pl. The double-flowering Tawny Day Lily.
Gold Dust. Very large golden-yellow flowers in July and August. 25
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Middendorfii. A handsome deep golden-yellow variety, growing 14
to 2 feet high; June and July.
Thunbergii. One of the latest flowering varieties, producing its sweet-
scented lemon-yellow flowers on 24 feet high stems in August and Sep-
tember.
25 cts. each.
HEUCHERA (Alum Root).
Most desirable dwarf, compact, bushy plants. of robust constitution and easy cul-
ture, growing 1} to 2 feet high, and bearing during July and August loose, graceful
spikes of flowers in the greatest profusion; excellent subjects either for the border or
rockery,
Sanguinea. Bright coral-red. Sanguinea Alba. Creamy-white.
Rosea. Rose-colored.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
HIBISCUS (Mallow).
Desirable border plants, growing 4 feet high, with large foliage and large, showy
flowers of delicate coloring, produced during the entire summer.
Militaris (Halbert-leaved Rose Mallow). A tall-growing species with delicate
flesh- pink flowers, tinged with deeper color toward the centre.
Moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow). Light rosy-red, with darker eye.
— ‘‘Crimson Eye.’ Purest white, with deep crimson centre.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
DREER’S SUPERB HOLLYHOCKS.
Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities as the Hollyhock. For planting
in rows or groups on the lawn, or for interspersing among shrubbery, they are in-
valuable. The Hollyhock requires a rich, deep soil, well drained, and will repay
any extra care. A slight protection during the winter will be beneficial.
Double White, Pink, Yellow, [Maroon and Bright Red. 20 cts. each;
$2 00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Double Fringed Allegheny. We offer in mixed colors stock grown from care-
fully selected seed, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Double [Mixed Colors. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz,; $10.00 per 100.
Single Mixed Colors. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
IBERIS (Candytuft).
A most desirable dwarf plant with evergreen foliage, which is completely hidden
with dense heads of flowers early in the spring.
Corrzfolia. Grows about 9 inches high; fine heads of white flowers.
Sempervirens. Produces innumerable flat heads of pure white flowers.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
IRIS (Flags). See pages 25, 26 and 27.
LIATRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather).
Most showy and attractive native plants; large spikes of flowers from July to Sep-
tember.
Pycnostachya (Kansas Gay Feather). Spikes of rosy-purple flowers. 5 feet.
Spicata. Deep purple flowers in spikes 2 to 8 feet high,
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Price (except where noted), 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $1000 per
100. Set of 10 varieties, $1.50.
HemMegrROcALLIS FLORHAM.
There is much to be gained and little to lose by planting this fall.
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MENTHA mint.
Piperita (Common Peppermint).
Rotundifolia Variegata.
Spicata or Virides (Spearmint).
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
MERTENSIA (he Bells).
Virginica, An early spring-flowering plant, growing about 1 to 1} feet high, with
drooping panicles of handsome light blue flowers, fading to clear pink; one of the
most interesting of our native spring flowers; May and June. 15 cts. each; $1.50
7
50
Foliage dark green, with creamy white variegation.
per doz.
CGENOTHERA (Evening Primrose .
Missouriensis. Large golden-yellow; 1 foot.
Pilgrimi, Large clusters of bright yellow.
Speciosa. A rare, pure white variety.
Youngi. Bright yellow; 1 foot.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
PZEONIES. (See pages 31 and 32.)
PACHYSANDRA.
Terminalis. A trailing plant, 6 to 8 inches high, forming broad mats of bright,
glossy green foliage and small spikes of flowers during May and June; mainly val-
uable on account of its foliage.
— Variegata. A variegated-leaved form of the above,
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
PARDANTHUS (Blackberry Lily).
Sinensis, Lily-like flowers of bright orange during July and August, on 2% feet
high stems, followed in September with seeds which resemble blackberries. 10
cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue).
Most useful perennials, either for the border or rockery.
Barbatus Torreyii. Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers, height
Lycunis CHALCEDONICA
LOBELIAS.
Handsome border plants, thriving in any ordinary garden soil,
but preferring a moist, deep loam, where they will not suffer
from drouth. Few plants are more effective at their season of 3 to 4 feet. Ey F
bloom, which extends from July till late in September. Diffusus. v iolet-blue flowers; June and July. 2 feet. ‘
Digitalis. Large spikes of long, purple-white flowers, with
Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Rich, fiery cardinal flowers. purple throats, during June and July; 2 to 3 feet.
Syphilitica hybrida ( Great Lobelia). | A choice selection Grandiflorum. Large bright purplish-blue flowers in spring;
of our native Lobelia, producing large spikes of flowers vary- 91 feet. Ms
ing from blue to pure white; July to September. Heterophyllus. Lovely azure-blue flowers in summer; 2 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
LUPINUS (opine).
Ovatus. Bright blue shaded purple flowers; July to September;
2 feet.
Pubescens. Bright rosy-purple, July and August; 14 feet.
Smalli. Rosy-carmine flowers in early summer; | foot.
15 cts. each; $1. $10.00 per 100.
Polyphyllus. An effective plant about 3 feet high, producing
its large spikes of blue flowers from June to September. 15
cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
LYCHNIS (Campion).
All the Lychnis are of the easiest culture, and this, in addition to their
brightness, has brought them into high favor.
Chalcedonica. A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant orange-
scarlet, grows 2 to 3 feet high and blooms all summer.
Chalcedonica Fl. Pl, A double-flowering form, producing immense
heads of vermilion-scarlet flowers, 2 to 3 feet high, flowering from July
to September, 25 cts, each; $2.50 per doz.
— Alba. White flowered form.
— Carnea.
Vespertina, Double White. Large, double white flowers, produced
in the greatest profusion the entire summer; 18 inches high. 25 cts.
A pale pink variety.
each; $2.50 per doz.
Viscaria, Double Red. Forms a dense tuft of evergreen foliage, and
in June sends up spikes of handsome, double, deep-red fragrant flowers.
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
LYTHRUM.
Roseum Superbum (Rose Loosestrife).
3 to 4 feet high, thriving in almost any position, producing large spikes
15 cts, each; $1.50
A strong-growing plant,
of rose-colored flowers from July to September.
per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
We offer Genk of the leading Hardy Perennials. See aaeee 64 to 70.
1 [f -HTENRY A DREER PHILADELPHIA:
TA
DREER’S
Superb Hardy Phlox.
We are the largest growers of Hardy Phloxes in the
| world, having ever half a million plants set out this
A ee
Among hardy perennial plants no class is of more im-
season,
portance than the Phloxes, succeeding in almost any soil
and position, and flowering through a long season; and
while they will continue in good condition and flower freely
for many years without attention, yet they respond quickly
to and are improved by liberal cultivation. Those who
wish to grow Phloxes to the greatest perfection would do
well to follow the directions given by Mrs. Helena Ruth-
erfurd Ely and which appear in our Garden Book for 1911
THREE FINE
NEW HARDY PHLOX.
Out ef the many new varieties we have had on trial
during the past few years we have selected the following
three sorts as being not only the best of their respective
colors, but also as superior in every way to previous intro-
ductions,
Elizabeth Campbell. Very bright salmon-pink, with
lighter shadings and dark red eye; an entirely new shade,
Frau Anton Buchner. The finest white yet introduced,
having the largest truss and individual flower; dwarf.
Rosenberg. Bright reddish-violet, with blood-red eye,
individual flowers as large as a silver dollar.
Price, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. Set of $ sorts, 85 cts.
Harpy PHLox.
GENERAL COLLECTION OF HARDY PHLOX.
Albion. A strong, vigorous grower, producing very large
panicles of pure white flowers, with a faint red eye.
A glae Adanson. Immense flowers, snow white, with red eye,
Antonin [ercie. Light ground color, one-half of each petal
suffused bluish-lilac.
Bacchante.
Beranger. Ground color white, delicately suffused with rosy-
pink and distinct amaranth-red eye.
Tyrian-rose, with crimson-carmine eye.
Bridesmaid, Pure white, with large crimson-carmine eye.
Clara Benz. Lovely carmine-rose, with deeper eye.
Colibri. White, with crimson-carmine centre; very late.
Consul H. Trost. Pure red, with bright French-purple eye.
Champs Elysee. A bright rosy-magenta; very effective.
Coquelicot. A fine pure scarlet, with crimson eye.
Caran d’Ache. Geranium-red, with old rose shadings and
white eye.
Diadem. A fine dwarf, pure white.
Edmond Rostand. Reddish-violet, shading brighter towards
the centre of petals; large white star-shaped centre.
Eugene Danzenvillier. Lilac, shading white at the edges.
Eclaireur. Brilliant rosy-magenta, with large lighter halo.
Frau Dora Umgeller. Very rich, deep rosy red.
Geo. A. Strohlein. Bright scarlet, crimson-red eye.
General Giovaninelli. Bright tyrian-rose; red eye.
Hermine. The dwarfest variety, 10 inches in height; pure
white flowers of good size; early; unequalled for bordering.
Helena Vacaresco. A free large-flowering, dwarf white.
H. O. Wiiers.
Henry Murger.
Jeanne d’Arc.
Louis Blanc.
La Vague.
Le Mahdi. Deep reddish-violet, with deeper eye.
Le Prophete. Bright violet-rose, bright rose eye.
Mme. Paul Dutrie. Delicate lilac-rose in shade like a soft
pink orchid; flowers very large, borne in immense panicles.
Mozart. Ground color white, suffused with salmon, red eye.
Mrs, Jenkins. The best white for massing; immense panicles.
early and free bloomer.
Obergartner Wittig. Bright magenta, with crimson-car-
mine eye; large flowers and truss; the best of its type.
Prof, Virchow. Bright carmine, overlaid with orange-scarlet
Pantheon. Bright carmine-rose; very effective.
Prosper Henry. Large compact truss of pure white, with
bright crimson-carmine centre; dwarf.
Pacha. Deep pink, suffused with red; carmine eye.
R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy-carmine, with claret-red eye.
Sunshine. Aniline-red, with crimson eye and light halo.
Selma. Delicate pale rose, with distinct red eye.
Siebold. An improvement on the popular scarlet Coquelicot;
brighter in color and stronger grower.
Von Hochberg. The ideal crimson; the richest of its color.
Von Lassburg. Purest white, individual flowers very large.
Vesuvius. Pure red; with bright purple eye; a dazzling color,
Pure white with crimson-carmine eye.
White with crimson-carmine centre,
A good late-flowering pure white,
Reddish-violet, with purple shadings.
Pure mauve, with aniline-red eye.
Price, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz; $10.00 per 100; collection of 46 varieties (including the 3 new sorts), $4.50.
EARLV-FLOWERING HARDWYV PHLOX (Phlox Suffruticosa).
Miss Lingard.
Extensively used for cut flowers.
A grand white variety, which begins flowering after the middle of June and continues throughout the season.
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. $12.00 per 100.
Miscellaneous varieties of Hardy Phloxes are offered on page 52.
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PHLOX SUBULATA (Moss, or Mountain Pink).
An early spring-flowering type, with pretty moss-like evergreen
foliage, which, during the flowering season, is hidden under the
masses of bloom. An excellent plant for the rockery, the border,
and invaluable for carpeting the ground or covering graves.
Alba. Pure white. | Rosea. Bright rose.
10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 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. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.;
$6.G0 per 100.
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. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.;
$10.00 per 100.
HARDY GARDEN PINKS.
Old favorites, bearing their sweet clove-scented flowers in the
greatest profusion during May and June.
Comet. Large rosy-red.
Delicata. Soft delicate rose; very free.
Diamond. A fine extra early-
flowering fringed white.
Elsie. Bright rose with maroon
centre.
Excelsior. Light delicate rose.
Her Majesty. Flowers of large
size and of the purest white.
Homer. Rich rosy-red with dark
centre.
Juliette. White, laced crimson.
Snow. A fine pure white.
Souv. de Salle. Soft rosy-red.
White Reserve. An ever-bloom-
ing pure white.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
\
Papaver Nupicauce (Iceland Poppies),
PHYSOSTEGIA.
(False Dragon Head.)
One of the most beautiful of our mid-summer
flowering perennials, forming dense bushes 3 to
4 feet high, bearing spikes of delicate tubular
flowers. (See cut. )
Virginica. Bright but soft pink.
— Alba. Pure white; very fine.
— Speciosa. Very delicate pink.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
PLATYCODON.
(Balloon Flower, or Japanese Bell-flower-.)
PLatycopon,
The platycodons form neat branched bushes
of upright habit, which bear a continual succession of flowers from June
until October.
Grandiflorum. Deep blue cupped, star-shaped flowers; 14 feet.
— Album. A white-flowered form of the above.
Mariesi. Deep blue bell-shaped flowers; 1 foot.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
PLUMBAGO. (ead-wort).
Larpentz. Of dwarf spreading habit, growing 4 to 6 inches high; use-
ful as an edging plant or for the rockery; covered with beautiful deep
blue flowers during the summer and fall months. 15 cts. each; $1.50
per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
POLYGONUM.
Compactum. A variety which is deserving of great popularily; it grows
about 15 inches high, and during August and September the entire plant
appears as a foamy mass of white flowers. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Cuspidatum (Giant Knotweed). A tall-growing species, attaining a
height of 5 to 7 feet, and producing during August and September long,
drooping clusters of white flowers at the axil of each leaf along the
upper half of the stem; a striking plant for the shrubbery or as an
isolated specimen. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
ICELAND POPPY (Papaver nudicaule).
The plant is of neat habit, forming a tuft of bright green fern-like foliage,
from which spring, throughout the entire season, a profusion of slender,
leafless stems one foot high, each graced with charming cup-shaped
flowers. We offer them in white, yellow, orange-scarlet or in mixture.
PHYSOSTEGIA, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
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PYRETHRUM.
Hybridum Fl. Pl. Too much cannot be said in favor of this
grand hardy perennial, which will thrive in any good garden
soil where there is good drainage and full exposure to the
sun. Splendid for cutting, lasting a week in good condition.
Alfred. Rich crimson.
Bridesmaid. A fine large pure white.
Ne=plus=ultra. Blush-pink.
30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; Set of 3 for 75 cts.
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Hybridum Single. In choicest mixture. 15 cts. each;
$1.50 per doz.
Uliginosum (Giant Dwisy). Grows 4 to 6 feet high, and
is covered with large white daisy-like flowers 3 inches in
diameter from July to September. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per
dozen.
SCABIOSA.
Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). A soft, charming shade of
lavender; 15 to 18 inches; July to September.
— Alba. The white-flowering form of above.
~~] Japonica. A variety from
_| Japan, forming bushy plants
25 to 3 feet in height, and
bearing on long, wiry stems
OrIENTAL Peppy.
ORIENTAL
POPPY
(Papaver Orientale).
For a gorgeous display of rich,
brilliant coloring, nothing can
equal the Oriental Poppies dur-
ing their period of flowering in
May or June, and whether
planted singly or in masses,
their large flowers render them
conspicuous in any position.
Goliath. Fiery scarlet.
Mahogany. Dark crimson-
maroon,
Mrs. Perry. Salmon-rose.
Princess Louise, Salmon-
pink.
Silberblick. Bright salmon-red, with white spots.
Trilby. Brilliant red.
25 cts. each. Set of 6 varieties, $1.25.
Finest Mixed Varieties. 10 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per
100.
PRIMULAS (Primrose),
Veris (English Cowslip). Plants grown from a select strain of seed,
and embrace a fine range of colors. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.;
$8.00 per 100.
Veris Superba. A giant-flowered form of the English Cowslip, pro-
ducing individual flowers from 1 to 2 inches across in heavy trusses,
which measure from 10 to 15 inches in circumference; in color they are
a bright canary-yellow with a golden centre; perfectly hardy, and when
in flower present a complete sheet of bloom. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per
dozen.
Vulgaris (Hnglish Primrose). An old favorite, and should be found
in every garden, one of the earliest spring flowers; of bright canary-
yellow; very fragrant. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Cortusoides Sieboldii. These are not so well known as they deserve;
they are of free growth, with dark green foliage, and throw up in late
spring innumerable stems of large flowers. They succeed under the
same conditions as the common hardy Primroses, and are also useful for
forcing under glass, making beautiful pot plants. We offer as follows:
Else Beyer. Bright rose, with lighter centre.
Lilacina Marginata. Large white flowers, veined with mauve on the
edges.
Queen Victoria. Very fine, large pure white.
Robert Herold. Large flowers of a bright rosy-crimson with white eye.
Sirius. Rich crimson-rose, with white centre.
Werner. Tender rose, with white veins. we
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. Set of 6 sorts for $1.00. PyreTHRuM Hysripum.
beautiful artistic lavender-
blue flowers, 2 to 24 inches
across. The plants are ex-
tremely floriferous, produc-
ing a continuous crop from
the end of June until late
in autumn.
Ochroleuca. Sulphur-yel-
low flowers July to Septem-
ber; 23 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Primuta VutGaris (ENGLISH PRIMROSE).
Be sure and try some of the Special Tulips offered on page 8.
Ruppecxia Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-flower).
RUDBECKIA (one Flower).
Fulgida. Brilliant orange-yellow flowers, produced in masses,
from July to September; 2 feet high.
Golden Glow. We question if any one hardy perennial plant
has ever met with greater popularity than this. Produces
masses of double golden-yellow Dahlia-like flowers from July
to September.
Maxima. A rare and attractive variety, growing 5 feet high,
with large glaucous green leaves and bright yellow flowers 5
to 6 inches across, with a cone 2 inches high; flowers from
June to September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Newmanii. Dark orange yellow flowers, with deep purple
cone, borne on stiff, wiry stems, 3 feet high, admirably fitting
it for cutting. Flowers from July to October.
Nitida, Autumn Sun. A single-flowering sort, an improve-
ment on ‘‘ Autumn Glory,” its flowers being far more showy.
It has longer, broader petals of a bright primrose-yellow,
grows 5 to 6 feet high, and flowers from August to October.
Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-flower). Flowers about 4
inches across, of a peculiar reddish purple, with a remarkably
large, cone-shaped centre of brown; forms bushy plants from
2 to 3 feet high, and blooms from July to October.
Rays of Gold, A refined form of the popular Golden Glow,
the flower having the same golden color, but with narrower
petals, which forms a perfect globe.
Sub-Tomentosa. A pyramidal, densely-branched plant, 23
feet high, enveloped throughout the summer in a mass of
brilliant lemon-yellow flowers with dark purple centres.
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz,
SALWIA (Meadow Sage).
Azurea Grandiflora.
2 to 3 feet high, producing during August and September
A Rocky Mountain species, growing
pretty sky-blue flowers in the greatest profusion. 15 cts. each;
$1.50 per doz.
SEDUWML (Stone Crop).
Suitable for the roekery, carpet bedding, etc.
Acre (Golden Moss).
foliage green; flowers bright yellow.
Album.
Sexangulare.
Much used for covering graves;
Green foliage, white flowers.
Dark green foliage, yellow flowers.
Spurium. Attractive pink flowers; 6 inches.
— Coccineum. A beautiful crimson-flowered form of the
preceding.
Above sorts 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
Spectabilis Atropurpurea (Brilliant Stone Crop), One
of the prettiest of the erect or tall-growing species, attaining
a height of 18 inches, with broad, light green foliage and
immense heads of deep, rosy-crimson flowers in September
and October, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Spectabilis ‘‘Brilliant.’’
as a sport from the above, and is, by far, the richest colored
This variety originated with us
Sedum yet introduced, 20 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
SOLIDAGO (Golden Rod).
Tne varieties offered below are the most desirable of our pop
ular native Golden Rods.
Altissima.
to 12 feet; the large heads of golden-yellow flowers do not
The giant of the family, attaining a height of 10
reach perfection until late in October.
Canadensis. Grows 4 to 5 feet high, with spikes of golden
yellow flowers from the end of July until September.
Shortia, Golden-yellow flowers in July and August; 3 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
SepuM SpeEcTABILIS ATROPURPUREA.
Plant all you can this Fall to save time next Spring.
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SPIRJEA (Goat's Beard, Meadow Sweet),
Aruncus. A noble variety, 3 to 5 feet high, producing in June
and July long, feathery panictes of white flowers.
— Kneiffi. A new variety, 3 to 4 feet high, with foliage divided
as fine as a fern, with great sprays of silvery-white flowers in
June. 25 cts. each; $2,50 per doz.
Chinensis. A distinct and handsome species, with large heads of
silvery-pink flowers in June and July; 2 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50
er doz.
Filipendula. FI. Pl. (Dowble-flowered Drop-wort). Numerous
corymbs of double-white flowers, on stems 12 inches high, during
June and July, and pretty fern-like foliage,
Gigantea, or Kamtschatica. Forms a bold plant 5 to 6 feet
high, with large palmate leaves and immense heads of white
flowers from July to September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Palmata Elegans. A free-flowering silvery-pink variety; 3 feet
high; June and July.
Ulmaria FI. Pl. (AZeadow Sweet). A double white form,
Venusta. A showy red-flowering species, very fragrant.
feet. June,
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00
per 100.
For Other Varieties of Spirzea, see page 34.
ST ATICE (Sea Lavender).
Most valuable plants either for the border or rockery, with tufts of
leathery foliage and immense candelabra-like panicles of minute
flowers, producing a remarkable effect; grows from 15 to 18 inches
high, and blooms from June until September.
Eximia. Bears immense heads of lovely lilac flowers.
Gmelini. Large panicles of violet-blue flowers.
Latifolia (Great Sea Lavender). Immense heads, 2 to 3 feet
across, of deep blue flowers, which last for months if cut and dried.
Tartarica. Bright purplish-red flowers in graceful panicles.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
STENANTHIUM (Mountain Feather Fleece),
Robustum. A remarkable perennial, with tall, showy pan-
icles of pure white feathery flowers, on stems 4 to 5 feet high.
50 cts.
4 to5
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STOKESIA.
(The Cornflower, or Stokes’ Aster.)
Cyanea. A most charming and beautiful native hardy plant-
Valuable for naturalizing in moist, shady corners Grows from 18 to 24 inches high, bearing freely from early
each; $5.00 per doz.
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in July until October its handsome lavender-blue Cornflower-
like blossoms, which measure from 4 to 5 inches across. It
is of the easiest culture, succeeding in any open, sunny posi-
tion, and not only is it desirable as a single plant in the
hardy border, but it can also be used with fine effect im
masses or beds of any size.
Cyanea alba. A new variety. Flowers identical to the now
so popular blue variety, except in color, which in pure white, A
decided novelty and a desirable addition to the list of hardy plants.
$10.00 per 100.
THALICTRUM.
(Meadow Rue.)
pretty-flowered plants, with finely-cut foliage; great
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ;
Very
favorites for planting in the hardy border.
Aquilegifolium atropurpureum.
masses of rosy-purple flowers; 3 feet.
Glaucum.
Minus. Finely-cut foliage and pale yellow flowers; 13 feet.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
THYMUS.
(Thyme.)
Serpyllum (White Mountain Thyme). <A pretty subject for the
rockery, forming dense mats of dark green foliage and clouds of white
graceful,
Elegant, graceful foliage and
Fine cut foliage, bronzy-yellow flowers in June; 2» feet.
flowers.
— Coccinea (Scarlet Thyme). Dark green foliage and clouds of bright
red flowers.
— Splendens.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
Bright purplish-red flowers.
Stoxegsta Cyanga (Cornflower Aster).
We offer seeds of the leading Hardy Perennials. See pages 64 to 70.
used
Trotiius (Globe Flower).
TROLLIUS (Globe Flower).
Popular hardy perennials, flowering freely from May until August; 2 to
2} feet.
Europzus. Large, bright yellow; globular flowers, 2 inches in diam-
eter. 165 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Fire Globe. Large bright orange-red flowers.
Japonicus ‘‘Excelsior.’’ Very deep orange flowers,
Caucasicus ‘‘Orange Globe.’’ A rare variety, with large deep
orange-colored flowers,
Price, except where noted, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
TRADESCANTIA (Spider-wort).
Virginica. Produces a succession of purple flowers all summer.
— Alba. A white-flowered form.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
TUNICA.
Saxifraga. A pretty tufted plant with light pink flowers; produced all
summer; useful either for the rockery or the border. 25 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz.
VALERIANA (Spurred Flower).
Coccinea (Valerian). An old-fashioned perennial, bearing numerous
showy heads of reddish flowers from June to October; 2 feet.
— Alba. A white-flowered form.
Oificinalis (Hardy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy rose-pink
heads of flowers during June and July, with strong heliotrope odor.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
HARDY VIOLETS.
The varieties listed below, while not suited for forcing, are perfectly
hardy, and are covered with flowers in early spring
Pedata (Bird’s Foot Violet). A native variety, with finely cut foliage
and showy blue flowers. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
— Bicolor. An elegant variety of the preceding, with the upper petals
a rich royal purple; lower petals almost white. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per
doz.; $10.00 per 100.
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VERONICA (Speedwell iE
Amethystina. Amethyst-blue flowers; July and Aug. 2 ft.
Incana. Bright silvery foliage, with spikes of amethyst-blue
flowers; July and August. 1 foot
Longifolia Subsessilis, A pretty species with blue flowers,
produced on spikes a foot long, coutinuing in bloom the en-
tire summer and fall. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00
per 100.
Maritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to Sep. 2 ft.
Rosea. A desirable variety, bearing bright rose flowers. 13 ft.
Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about 14 feet
high, producing long spikes of bright blue flowers.
— Alba. A white-flowered form of the above.
Virginica. Long spikes of white flowers in July and August,
3 to 5 feet.
Price, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
WINCA 6(Periwinkle or Trailing Myrtle).
An excellent dwarf evergreen trailing plant that is
extensively for carpeting the ground under shrubs and
trees, or on graves where it is too shady for other plants to
thrive. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100.
WUCCA (Adam's Needle).
Filamentosa. Among hardy omamental foliage and flower-
ing plants this can be classed at the head of the list. Its
broad, sword-like foliage and tall branched spikes of large
fragrant, drooping, creamy-white flowers during June and
July make it an effective plant for all positions. 5 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
VALERIANA OFFICINALIS.
We offer Collections of Hardy Perennials. See page 44.
ROSES FOR AUTUMN PLANTING.
All of the Roses offered below are strong 2-year-old plants in pots, which can be supplied and planted out at once.
CHOICE HARDY
HYBRID PERPETUAL ROSES.
Alfred Colomb, Bright cherry, shaded crimson.
Camille Bernardin. Large double, bright crimson.
Captain Christy. Delicate flesh-tinted white.
Charles Lefebvre. Bright crimson, darker centre.
Fisher Holmes, Scarlet, shaded deep maroon.
General Jacqueminot, The favorite scarlet-crimson.
Gloire Lyonnaise, White, tinted yellow.
Gloire de [Margottin. Brilliant, dazzling scarlet.
Louis Van Houtte. Vivid velvety-crimson.
Mme. Gabriel Luizet. A delicate pale pink.
Mrs. R,. G, Sharman Crawford. Deep rosy-pink; very free.
Mrs. John Laing, Soft pink, of beautiful form.
Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety crimson-maroon.
Queen of Queens. Pink, with blush edges.
Rodocanachi, Beautiful transparent rose.
Tom Wood. Bright cherry-red, shell-shaped petals.
Ulrich Brunner. Large, bright cherry-red.
Victor Verdier, Cherry-rose, shaded carmine.
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
for $7.00.
TWELVE SPLENDID
HYBRID-TEA ROSES.
The varieties here offered are among the hardiest of this class, and
with protection may be planted now.
Antoine Rivoire. Soft peach-flesh with deeper shadings.
Caroline Testout, Large, globular, bright satiny-rose.
Farbenkonigin (Queen of Colors). Brilliant imperial pink
Gruss an Teplitz. Richest scarlet, shading to crimson.
Killarney. Sparkling, brilliant pink, of splendid form.
Lady Ashtown. Soft rose, shading to yellow at base.
La France. An old favorite; silvery-pink.
Mme. Abel Chatenay. Carmine-rose, shaded with salmon.
Mme. Jules Grolez. A beautiful, satiny china-rose color.
Tirs, A. R. Waddell, Delicate, soft rosy-salmon, with a
golden sheen.
Souvenir du President Carnot.
white, of large size and fine form.
Viscountess Folkestone.
the centre; very free.
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100.
the 12 sorts, $5.00.
CHINESE OR BENGAL ROSES.
Old favorites,
flowers, quite hardy.
Charlotte Klemm. Fiery red, shaded cinnabar,
Comtesse de Cayla.
yellow.
Hermosa. An old favorite; bright pink; always in flower.
Queen Mab. Soft rosy-apricot, orange-shaded centre.
Queen’s Scarlet, or Agrippina.
son-scarlet.
Soft rose, shading to
Creamy-pink, shading deeper at
One each of
producing masses of delightfully fragrant
Coppery-carmine, shaded orange and
Very free; ‘bright crim-
40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100.
MEMORIAL OR EVERGREEN
TRAILING ROSES.
Wichuraiana. Beautiful fragrant white flowers.
— Evergreen Gem. Very double buff flowers, changing to
creamy white.
— Gardenia. Cream, changing to white; very double.
— Pink Roamer. Clusters of single pink flowers, with light
centre.
— South Orange Perfection. Double blush pink flowers,
changing to tinted white.
— Triumph. Clusters of double white flowers; fragrant.
—Universal Favorite, Very double; rose-colored.
Strong field-grown plants; ready early in November. 30
cts. oe $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
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Set of the 18 sorts
RAMBLER Rosg. TAUSENDSCHON,
BABY RAMBLER ROSES.
A type of Roses which is very popular for bedding, They
form shapely, compact, bushy specimens, producing in great
profusion all season immense trusses of small double flowers.
Crimson Baby Rambler (Mine. Norbert Levavasseur’).
Crimson flowers similar to the popular Climbing Rambler.
Cerise=pink Baby Rambler (J/rs, Cutbush). Identical
in color to the beautiful Lady Gay Rambler.
White Baby Rambler (Katherina Zeimet).
flowers, showing the yellow stamens very prettily.
Clothilde Soupert. French white, rosy-blush centre.
40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100.
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.
American Pillar (New). Single flowers 3 to 4 inches across,
of a deep shade of pink. 75 cts. each.
Baltimore Belle. Blush flowers in clusters.
Climbing Baby Rambler. A climbing form of the Crimson
Baby Rambler.
Crimson Rambler. The well-known variety.
Delight (New). Large trusses of single flowers of bright
carmine, with white centre. $1.00 each.
Dorothy Perkins. Soft shell-pink; a splendid Rose.
Excelsa (New). Immense trusses of crimson-maroon flowers,
tinged scarlet; a grand acquisition. $1.50 each.
Flower of Fairfield: Ever-blooming form of Crimson Ram-
bler. 50 cts. each.
Hiawatha. A beautiful single flower, 14 inches across, of a
brilliant ruby-carmine, with clear white eye. 50 cts. each.
Lady Gay. Delicate cerise-pink, passing to soft tinted white.
Newport Fairy. Deep pink single flowers, shading lighter
to the centre. 50 cts, each.
Philadelphia Rambler. A deeper colored form of the Crim-
son Rambler.
Prairie Queen,
Tausendschon.
Pure white
Deep rose double flowers.
Delightful shade of soft pink, 40 cts. each.
Trier. Immense trusses of small flowers of a delicate rose
color, changing to creamy white.
Veilchenblau. The sensational so-called ‘Blue Rose.’”? 50
cts. each.
White Dorothy. A duplicate of Dorothy Perkins in a pure
white. 50 cts. each.
Yellow Rambler. Small, semi-double yellow flowers.
Price, except where noted, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. One
each of the 18 sorts for $7.50.
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CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS.
For full Descriptive List and Cultural Notes see pages 244 to 255 of our Garden Book for 1911.
Ail Hardy Shrubs (except where noted) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
HypranGea PanicuLtata GRANDIFLORA.
Abelia Chinensis Grandiflora. A choice dwarf shrub,
with white-tinted lilac, heather-like flowers all summer.
Berberis Vulgaris purpurea (Purple Burberry). Violet-
colored foliage and fruit.
Buddleya Veitchiana. Long spikes of violet-mauve flowers. 35
cts. each.
Calycanthus Floridus (Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). Choco-
late-colored strawberry-scented flowers.
Caragana Arborescens (Pea Jree).' Pea-shaped flowers in May.
' Cercis Canadensis (Judas Tree, or Red Bud). Branches are
covered with amass of small pink flowers early in the-spring. 50
cts. each.
Chionanthus Virginica (White Fringe). Flowers resemble
bunches of white silken fringe.
Clethra alnifolia ( Wiite Alder, or Sweet Pepper Bush). Spikes
of pure white fragrant flowers; July and August.
Cornus Alba Sibirica. Crimson-colored branches in winter.
—Florida ( White-flowering Dogwood). 50 cts. each.
— — Rubra (Red-flowering Dogwood). $1.00 each.
— Sanguinea (Red-twigged Dogwood).
— Mascula (Cornelian Cherry).
— Sericea (Silky Cornel).
Colutea Arborescens (Bladder Senna). Yellow, pea-shaped
blossoms; June.
Corchorus, or Kerria Japonica fl, pl. (Globe Flower). Double
yellow flowers; June to October.
— Argentea Variegata. Dwarf habit, foliage edged silvery white.
Cratzegus Oxyacantha fl. pl. (Double-flowering Hawthorn).
We offer both double red and white. 50 cts. each.
Cytisus Laburnum ( Golden Chain, or Golden Rain). Racemes
of yellow flowers in early summer.
Desmodium Penduliflorum. Sprays of bright rose flowers;
Althea (Rose of Sharon). Valuable on account of their Sept. .
late blooming, August to October. We offer the following —Japonicum, An elegant white-flowering variety. 50 cts.
choice sorts:
—Alba plena. Double white, crimson centre.
—Atropurpurea plena, Double purple.
—Ceerulea plena. Double blue.
—Duchesse de Brabant, Double dark red,
—Folia Variegata. Leaves variegated.
—Jeanne d’Arc, Double white.
—Lady Stanley. Double blush white.
—Totus Albus. Fine single pure white.
—Violacea, Double rosy-lilac.
each.
Deutzia Candidissima plena. Double white.
—Crenata rosea plena. Double white, tinged pink.
—Gracilis. Pure white flowers in early summer.
—Lemoinei. Cone-shaped heads of purest white.
—Pride of Rochester. Double pure white.
—Scabra. Large white, tinged pink.
Eleagnus Longipes. The orange-colored fruit is very at-
tractive.
Euonymus Europzus (Burning Bush).
Amorpha Fruiticosa (Fulse Indigo). Spikes of indigo | Exochorda Grandiflora (Pearl Bush). White flowers
flowers; June.
Aralia Pentaphylla, A pretty Japanese sbrub.
in early spring.
Forsythia Suspensa (Weeping Golden Bell). Golden-
—Spinosa. (Herculus Club, Angelica Tree, or Devil’s yellow bells in early spring.
Walking-stick). Panicles of white flowers in August.
50 —Viridissima. Strong, erect habit; flowers yellow,
A, GAIN Halesia Tetraptera (Silver Bell, or Snowdrop Tree).
Azalea Anthony Koster. Intense golden orange-yellow Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora (Snowball Hy-
flowers of exceptionally large size. $1.00 each; $10.00 per drangea). A beautiful new hardy shrub. 50 cts. each;
doz. $5.00 per doz.
—Hinodegiri, Small, but very bright,
$1.25 each; $12.00 per doz.
fiery-red flowers. —Paniculata Grandiflora. The most popular Shrub in
cultivation. Flowers borne in dense pyramidal panicles,
—J. C. Van Tol. This is the best of the red-flowering forms white when they first open, but gradually change to rose-
of A. Mollis. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.
—Yodogama. Semi-double, lavender-pink flowers.
each; $12.00 per doz.
color.
$1.25 Fine bush plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Extra ““ “ec 50 “cc ee 5.00 “cc “ee 30.00 “ec ce
—Tliollis. Yellow, orange, carmine, etc.; May. 75 cts. each; Standard or tree-shaped plants, which will make beautiful
$7.50 per doz.
specimens for the lawn or garden, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per
—Pontica, or Hardy Ghent, A large range of colors, 75 | doz.
cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
—Amioena. Rosy-crimson. We can supply as follows :
Itea Virginica. Pure white flowers during June.
Kalmia Latifolia (J7ountain Laurel, or Culico Bush).
12 to 15 in. high, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100 Strong cultivated plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00
U5) 1%6) AY) 93 Fila) IPAQ per 100.
Baccharis Halimifolia (Growndsell Tree).
Ligustrum Ibota. A Japanese Privet of upright growth.
Berberis Thunbergii. Small foliage, assuming the most | — —Regelianum. Another Japanese sort, with dark green
varied and beautiful tints of coloring in the autumn.
foliage and racemes of fragrant white flowers.
ALL HARDY SHRUBS (except where noted) 25 cts. each; $2.50 cs doz.
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T(E tever a DREeR-PRTTADEIDHIA PA" J CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS-|
Lonicera (Bush Honeysuckles).
—lLedebouri. Red flowers in May.
— Morrowi. White flowers; bright red fruit in the autumn.
— Tartarica (Tartarian Honeysuckle). Pink flowers.
— Tartarica Alba. Creamy white.
— Grandiflora Rosea.
Maples Japanese.
— Japonicum Aureum. Golden-yellow foliage.
— Polymorphum Atropurpureum, Purple-leaved.
— — — Dissectum. Fine cut foliage.
We can supply the above 3 Japanese Maples:
4-year-old plants, 18 to 24 inches high ............. . $1.25 each.
2 GG 50 cts. ‘
ce 6 to 8 ee ce
Philadelphus Coronarius (Garland Mock Orange).
— Coronarius Aurea ((Golden-leaved Mock Orange).
— Grandiflorus. A large-flowered sort.
— Purpurea [laculatus.
spot at base of each petal. 50 cts. each.
Potentilla Fruiticosa (Shrubby Cinquefoil).
flowers throughout the summer.
Prunus Japonica fl. pl. (Dowble-flowering Almond),
. can supply both white and pink. 35 cts. each.
Pyrus Japonicus (Japan Quince). Dazzling scarlet,
Rhodotypus Kerrioides ( White Kerria).
Rhus Cotinus (Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree).
Salisburia Adiantifolia (Waiden-hair Tree, or Ginkgo);
Beautiful fern-like foliage.
Sambucus Nigra Aurea (Golden Hider).
yellow foliage shrubs,
Spirza Anthony Waterer.
— Billardii. Pink-flowered.
—— Alba. A white-flowered form.
— Bumalda Walluf. A new sport from Anthony Waterer,
of a more intense color. 0 cts. each,
— Callosa Alba. White flowers.
— Lindleyana. Large panicles of white in July.
— Margaritz. Soft pink flowers.
— Opulifolia Aurea (Virginian Guelder Rose). Golden-
‘tinted foliage and large white flowers.
— Prunifolia fl. pl. (Bridal Wreath).
— Reevesii fl. pl. Double white.
— Thunbergii. White flowers in spring.
— Van Houttei. A fountain of white bloom.
Staphylea Colchica (Bladder-nut). Flowers white and
Bright crimson,
Double white.
fragrant. 35 cts. each.
Lilac, Common (Syringa Vulgaris). The common purple
Lilac.
— Common White (9. Vulgaris Alba). Flowers pure
white.
— Charles X. Reddish-purple, 50 cts. each.
— Japonica. A Japanese tree variety with creamy white
flowers. 50 cts. each.
— Josikza (Hungarian Lilac), Flowers purple.
— lime. Casimir Perier. The finest double white Lilac.
50 cts. each.
— Marie Le Gray.
Creamy white. 50 cts. each.
Bright red flowers, striped with white.
New; white wiih a rosy-crimson
Golden-yellow
We
One of the best
PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS.
Symphoricarpus Racemosus Fructo Alba (Snowberry ).
— Vulgaris (Red-firuited, or Indian Currant).
Tamarix Africana (Zamarisk). Feathery foliage
small, delicate pink flowers.
— Hispida 4Estivalis (New). Feathery, soft pink sprays in
July and August. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
— Indica (Hast Indian Tamarisk).
Viburnum Opulus (High Bush Cranberry).
flowers, followed in autumn by scarlet berries.
— Opulus Sterilis (Snowball, or Guelder Rose).
popular white Snowball.
— Lantana (Wayfaring Tree). A tall-growing Shrub with
large foliage, silvery underneath, and large clusters of white
flowers in May, succeeded by bright red berries, changing to
black. 50 cts. each.
— Plicatum (Japan Snowball).
the old Snowball. 50 cts. each.
Weigelia Amabilis. <A beautiful pink.
— Candida. Fine pure white.
—Rosea. Soft rosy-carmine.
— Rosea Nana Variegata.
leaved Shrubs.
— Eva Rathke.
and
White
The
A decided improvement on
One of the finest variegated-
Rich ruby-carmine.
ALL HARDY SHRUBS (except where noted) 25 cts. each; $2.50.-per. doz.
Hedge
ALTHEA (Rose of Sharon).
Strong, bushy plants, 30 to 36 inches high, in choice variety
$2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
BERBERIS THUNBERGII.
Strong 3-year old plants, 18 to 24 inches high. $2.00 per
doz.; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000.
BOXWOOD EDGING.
Nice bushy plants, 4 to 6 inches high. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00
per 100; $50.00 per 1000.
Plants.
CALIFORNIA PRIVET.
Per 100. Fer 1000.
Strong 1-year old, 18 to 24 inches high..... $3.00 $25.00
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Bushy 3-year old, selected, 3 to 4 feet high ... 10.00 90.00
OSAGE ORANGE.
Strong 2-year old plants, $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000.
ROSA RUGOSA (Ramanas Rose).
We can furnish these either in the red or white-flowering,
strong 2-year old plants. $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100.
Choice Coniferous Evergreens.
The Evergreens offered below are the rarer, choicer sorts of
easy culture and perfect hardiness. The plants are all grown
either in willow baskets or tubs so that they may be planted at
any time with perfect safety. The varieties supplied in baskets
may be planted out, basket and all, which will gradually decay,
thus saving all disturbance of the roots and reducing the risk of
Joss to a minimum.
Cryptomeria Japonica Lobbi Compacta (Dwarf Japan
Cedar). A handsome dwarf Japanese Conifera of pyramidal
outline, resembling somewhat the well-known Araucaria Ex-
celsa. Plants, 3 feet high, $2.50 each.
Cupressus Lawsoniana *‘Glory of Boskoop.’’ A beau-
tiful evergreen, of compact habit and graceful, glaucous green
foliage, Plants, 3 feet high, $1.50 each.
Juniperus Chinensis Argentea Variegata. An attrac-
tive variety, with very dense, bluish-green foliage, interspersed
with sprays of silvery-white. Plants, 3 feet high, $2,00 each.
Juniperus Japonica Aurea (Jupanese Golden Cedar).
The bright golden tips to the foliage form a pleasing and at-
tractive contrast with the dark green background of the rest of
the plant. Plants, 3 feet high, $2.50 each.
Juniperus Pfitzerianus. A beautiful new form, with
graceful dark green foliage. We consider this one of the
most substantial and attractive of the new evergreens. Plants,
23 feet high, $2.50 each.
Juniperus Virginiana Glauca (Blue Virginia Cedar).
A very ornamental variety, with rich, silvery-blue foliage;
keeps color well throughout the entire year. Plants, 3 feet
high, $2.00 each.
Juniperus Virginiana Schotti. More dense in growth than
the common form, making a beautiful compact specimen, with
rich green foliage. Plants, 25 to 3 feet high, $2.00 each.
Juniperus Virginiana Elegantissima. Of compact habit,
the foliage being golden-tipped. 3 feet high, $2.00 each.
Picea Pungens Glauca Kosteri. The blue Spruce of Col-
orado, greatly improved. The attractive silvery-blue color
stands out strongly against the green of all other shrubbery
and evergreens. A healthy, vigorous grower. Plants, 14
feet high, $2.00 each; 2 feet high, $3.00 each; 2} feet high,
$4.00 each.
Picea Pungens Glauca Pendula ( Weeping Blue Spruce).
A tree of exceptional merit, containing all the desirable fea-
tures of the blue spruce, with distinct pendulous branches.
Plants, 23 feet high, $3.50 each.
Picea Alcockiana (Alcock’s Spruce). An attractive pyra-
midal tree. Foliage, dark green above and silvery beneath,
giving the whole a variegated appearance. Plants, 2 feet
high, $2.50 each.
Juniperus PritzeRIANus,
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Tuuyopsis STANDISHI,
Picea Omorika.
unique and attractive appearance.
each.
Picea Excelsa Inverta Pendula (Weeping Norway
Spruce). A variety with all the good qualities of the Nor-
way Spruce, while the branches have a decided weeping or
drooping tendency. Plants, 3 feet high, $2.50 each.
Retinispora Filifera (7/read-branched Japanese Cy-
press); Of very graceful outline, with bright green foliage,
particularly handsome on account of the ends of its shoots
drooping in long filaments. Plants, 3} feet high, $3.50 each.
Retinispora Plumosa Aurea (Golden Japan Cypress).
One of the best of the golden coniferas, either as a specimen
or for planting in masses; a medium grower, heavily branched,
the whole plant very graceful. Plants, 3 to 3} feet high,
$3.50 each.
Taxus Cuspidata Brevifolia (Japanese Yew). A graceful
variety of somewhat upright habit. Foliage very dark green.
Plants, 13 feet high, $2.00 each.
Thuya Occidentalis Rosenthali. Foliage dark green and
dense. A compact grower. Plants, 3 feet high, $2.50 each.
Thuya Occidentalis Lutea ( Geo. Peabody's Golden Ar-
borvitae). Extremely attractive, having bright yellow foli-
age at the terminals of the branches, which gives the whole
plant a golden appearance. Plants, 33 feet high, $2.50 each.
Thuya Orientalis Aurea Nana (Dwarf Golden Chinese
Arborvitae). Of very dwarf and compact habit; a perfect
gem where a dwarf tree is desired. The foliage is a decided
golden-yellow. Fine specimens, 15 to 18 inches high, $1.00
each.
Thuyopsis Standishi. A strikingly distinct evergreen, of
somewhat irregular but graceful habit, tending to pyramidal
form. Foliage is of a rich, dark green color. Plants, 3 feet
high, $2.00 each.
Foliage silvery underneath, giving it a
Plants, 3 feet high, $1.50
Aquatic Plants
There is a rapidly growing taste for the culture of
fancy fish and aquatic plants in Aquariums, and it is
doubtful if anything is more fascinating to 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. It is necessary to secure and maintain the
proper balance between plant and animal life, as fish
will not thrive unless enough plants are growing to fur-
nish them with oxygen. 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 2
corner, or a window facing north, is best during the sum-
mer, and an east window during the winter. If the
proper balance is maintained it will not be necessary to
change the water more than three or four times a year.
Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant Water
Weed). A beautiful submerged plant with dark green
ovate leaves and light stems; of quick growth, The
best oxygenator and a splendid Aquarium plant. 15
cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass).
popular submerged plant; leaves brilliant, glossy green, fan-
shaped, and more beautiful than the most delicate fern. 10
cts. per bunch; $1.00 per doz.; pot plants 25 cts. each.
Cyperus Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in
water or damp places; will thrive in any good soil, and
A pretty and
always presents a green and attractive appearance. 14 cts.
and 25 cts. each; $1.50 and $2.50 per doz.
Eichhornia Crassipes Major (Water Hyacinth). A very
showy floating aquatic, bearing flowers of a delicate lilac-rose
in trusses like a Hyacinth; 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Ludwigia Mulerttii. One of the prettiest of the submerged
plants. The small, ovate 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.
- Myriophyllum Proserpinacoides (Purrot’s Feather).
Long, trailing stems, clothed with whorls of the most exquisite
foliage, as delicate as the Cypress Vine. Planted in water-
tight hanging-baskets, so water can be kept standing on the
surface, it will trail finely. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.
Sagittaria Natans. This plant is indispensable for the
Aquarium; its long, strap-like green leaves resemble the well-
known Vallisneria. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves dark
green; broader and stronger than S. Natans, and a freer
grower; the best form for the Aquarium. 15 cts. each;
$1.50 per doz.
Salvinia Braziliensis. This is a pretty little floating aquatic.
The leaves are a soft green, covered with a delicate hairy sur-
face. 15 cts. per bunch; $1.50 per doz.
Vallisneria Spiralis Gigantea (Giant Hel Grass). A
submerged plant with ribbon-like leaves, 4 inch wide and
from 1 to 2 feet long; a free grower and a good oxygenator.
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
THE AMATEUR AQUARIST. A valuable book, giving full directions for the management of the Aquarium. Price, $1.00, postpaid.
Select List of Hardy Climbing Plants.
Actinidia Arguta. A desirable climber; dark green shining
foliage and white flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Akebia Quinata. A quick grower, with bunches of small
violet-brown flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Ampelopsis Engelmanni. A variety of the Virginia creeper
with foliage of glossy green, changing to brilliant crimson
in autumn. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.
Quinquifolia (Virginia Creeper). 25 cts. each; $2.50
per doz.
Veitchii (Boston Ivy). The best climber to cling to walls,
trees, etc. Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.;
$10.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50
per doz.; $18.00 per 100.
Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe).
with large leaves and pipe-like flowers.
$5.00 per doz.
Bignonia Grandiflora (Trumpet Vine).
flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Radicans. Dark red, very free-flowering.
$2.50 per doz.
Celastrus Scandens (Bitter Sweet).
per doz. :
Clematis, Large Flowering Sorts. We can supply fine,
strong roots of the following choice varieties:
Anderson Henryi. Creamy-white, large.
Boskoop Seedling. Extra large, lavender.
Duchess of Edinburgh. Double pure white.
Jackmani. The popular rich purple variety.
Mme. Baron Veillard. Light rose, with lilac shading.
Ville de Lyon. The nearest approach to a red.
Any of the Large-flowering Clematis, 40 cts. each; $4.00
per doz.
A strong grower,
50 cts. each;
Large, orange-red
25 cts. each;
25 cts. each; $2.50
Clematis, Montana Grandiflora. A _ beautiful spring-
flowering variety; pure white flowers, 2 inches across. 50
cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Paniculata (Japanese Virgin’s Bower). One of the
finest climbers; clouds of small, fragrant flowers in August.
Strong plants, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per
100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.;
$15.00 per 100.
Honeysuckle Chinese Evergreen (Woodbine).
yellow and white.
Halliana. White, turning yellow.
Variegated. Foliage mottled yellow and green.
Yellow Trumpet, Clusters of yellow trumpet-shaped
flowers all summer. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.
Any of the above (except where noted) 25 cts. each; $2.50
per doz.; $12.00 per 100.
Ivy, English. Invaluable for covering walls; also for cover-
ing graves. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
Jasmine Nudiflorum. Yellow, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Officinale. Pure white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Lathyrus Latifolius (Hverlasting Pea). Deep rosy-red.
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Latifolius albus, White, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.
Schizophragma Hydrangeoides (Climbing Hydrangea).
Strong plants, $1.00 each.
Vitis Henryana. An interesting and desirable variety with
deep velvety green leaves; midrib and principle veins sil-
very white. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.
Wistaria Sinensis, Blue. 50 cts. each.
Sinensis Alba. White. 50 cts. each.
Red,
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SELECT SMALL FRUITS.
For Fall Planting. Ready about Oct. 20th,
Fall is a good time to plant hardy Grapes, Blackberries, Raspberries.
Currants, etc. The plants being at that time dormant are less liable to
injury in transplanting than when planted in spring. After planting, cover
the roots with 2 or 8 inches of litter or manure. We do not handle fruit
trees, such as apples, pears, cherries, ete.
BLACKBERRIES.
Blackberries respond generously to good treatment. They prefer a
deep soil, inclining to sand, but will grow and fruit almost anywhere.
Rathbun. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. | Early Harvest.
Wilson Junior. Kittatinny.
Erie. Snyder.
Price. Any of the above, except Rathbun, 50 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per
100; $15.00 per 1000.
Tf wanted by mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for postage.
CURRANTS.
Currants do well in partial shade, but require rich soil and good culture.
The following are the very best sorts, and are supplied in strong 2-year old
plants:
Cherry. Deep red.
Fay’s Prolific. Color rich red; the leading variety for home use.
Lee’s Black Prolific. The favorite sort for preserving.
Perfection. A new red variety which promises to eclipse all other sorts,
combining size, color, high quality and productiveness in a superlative
degree; has been awarded two gold medals. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per
doz.; $12.00 per 100.
White Grape. Best white variety.
RatHeun BLackBeErRIES. Wilder. A new red variety; fruit large, of fine flavor and a great yielder.
Price. Any of the above (except where noted), 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Jf wanted by mail, add 20
cts. per dozen for postage.
GOOSEBERRIES.
We offer strong 2-year-old plants of
the following desirable varieties:
Industry. Of English origin; succeeds
admirably in this country, bearing im-
mense crops of large, reddish berries.
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00
per 100,
Red Jacket. A wonderful cropper, with
bright, clean, healthy foliage. 15 cts.
each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
The Pearl, Large size, color pale green
and of excellent quality, either as a
dessert fruit or for cooking. 15 cts.
each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100.
If wanted by mail, add 20 cts. per
doz. for postage.
FOREIGN GRAPE
VINES.
Owing to the scarcity of these in Amer-
ican-grown stock, we have made arrange-
ments with one of the leading English
growers for a supply. | While the prices
at first glance may appear high, the
strength, size and quality of this stock is
so much superior that no comparison can
be made with the light canes usually
sent out. Orders booked previous to
November 25th can be executed any time
after January Ist. Orders received after
that date will be filled about March
15th. List of varieties on application.
Price. Strong planting canes, $2.50
each; $80.00 per doz.; strong fruiting \
canes, $3.50 each; $40.00 per doz. Perrection Rep CuRRANT.
GoosEBERRY.
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Select Dozen Hardy Grapes.
Large, dark red, sweet.
Agawam (Rodgers’ No. 15).
Brighton. Resembles Catawba, with richness of the Dela-
ware.
Campbell’s Early. An improved Concord; very early.
Catawba. Red; sweet and rich, with pleasant musky flavor.
Concord. The most popular black grape; succeeds everywhere.
Delaware. Light red, sweet, sprightly; fine flavor.
Lindley (Rodgers’ No. 9). Large, black, good quality.
Moore’s Diamond. Delicate greenish-white, with rich yel-
low tinge. Prolific, early and hardy; of fine quality.
Moore’s Early. Large, black; good quality.
Niagara. Berries large, light greenish-white, slightly ambered.
Pocklington. Bunch and berry large, golden-yellow.
Worden Black, hardy, healthy; of fine quality.
Price. Strong selected two-year-old vines, 25 cts. each;
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100.
RASPBERRIES.
Raspberries will succeed in any soil that can 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 gath-
ered. This will give more vigor to the young canes for next
year’s bearing.
Columbian. Large, dark red, strong, robust and productive.
Cumberland. A large, black cap of exceptionally fine quality.
Cuthbert. Large, deep, rich crimson.
Gregg. Large black.
Kansas, A black cap of very large size.
Marlboro’. Bright crimson.
Ruby. An extra large red, of fine flavor and very early.
Souhegan, or Tyler. Jet black, of medium size.
Price. Any of the above, 50 cts, per doz.; $3.00 per 100;
$20.00 per 1000.
Tf wanted by mail, add 10 ets. per doz. for postage.
es) SELECT SMALL FRUITS: |]
Re
Pre
Harpy Grapes,
POT-GROWN AND LAYER STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
Pot-grown plants set out early this Autumn will produce a good crop of berries next June.
Pot-grown Plants. Layer Plants.
Pot-grown Plants. Layer Plant:,
| Doz. 100. Doz. 1€0,
Michel’s Early. Early, perfect... .$0.50 $3.50 $0.25 31,00
New York. Midseason, perfect ... .50 3.50 .25 1.00
Nick Ohmer. Midseason, perfect.. .50 3.50 .25 1.00
Norwood. Midseason to late, perfect 1.00 6.00 .40 2.00
President, Late, pistillate....... -60 4.00 .25 1.50
Sample. Midseason to late, pistil-
ELISE Fis sOe Sn er tou ae enna paee 00 3.50 .25 1.00
Sharpless. Midseason, perfect.... .50 3.50 .25 1,00
St. Louis. Early, perfect........ 60 4.00 .25 1.50
The Cardinal. Late, pistillate..... 60 4.00 .25 1.50
The Fendall. Midseason to late,
pistillatery seyeeuee doy: oii yuk toes: 75 5.00 .40 2.00
Wm. Belt. Midseason, perfect.... .50 3.50 .25 1.00
Wildwood. Extra early, perfect.... 1.00 6.00 .40 2.00
VEGETABLE PLANTS AND ROOTS.
Doz. 100. Doz. 100.
Abington. Mi season, perfect....$0.75 $5.00 $0.40 $2.00
Auto. Midseason, perfect... ..... .60 4.00 .25 1.50
Barrymore. Midseason, perfect.. 1.00 6.00 40 2.00
Brandywine. Late, perfect...... 00 3.50 .25 1.00
Bubach. Midseason, pistillate..... 00 3.50 .25 1.00
Climax, Eariy, perfect............ -60 4.00 .25 1.50
Clyde. Early to midseason, perfect .50 3.50 .25 1.00
Commonwealth. Late, perfect.. .60 4.00 .25 1.50
Gandy’s Prize. Late, perfect.... .50 3.50 .25 1.00
Glen Mary. Midseason to late per-
fect SR Rae es ae oe AOD 50 8.50 .25 1.00
Goldsborough. Early, perfect.... .60 4.00 .25 1.50
Heritage. Midseason to late, perfect .75 5.00 .40 2.00
Marshall. Early, perfect......... 00 3.50 .25 1.00
Asparagus. We grow these in immense quantities, and can
furnish the following varieties in strong two-year-old roots
about the end of October in extra fine condition. Full details
of culture are given in a circular which we send on application.
Argenteuil ( Violet). The popular French variety.
Dreer’s Eclipse. A large and very fine variety.
Conover’s Colossal. |
Columbian Mammoth White.
Palmetto.
Barr’s Mammoth.
Price. Any of the above, 75 cts. per 100; $6.00 per 1000.
Tf wanted by mail, add 40 cts. per 100 for postage.
Horseradish Sets, New Bohemian, 20 cts. per doz.; 75
cts. per 100. By mail 5 cts. per doz. extra.
Rhubarb Victoria. Strong roots, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per
doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Sage, Holt’s Mammoth. A large-leaved variety, never runs
to seed, 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.
Lavender Plants. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.
Tarragon (Hstragon). For flavoring. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per
doz.
Mint Roots. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Chives. For flavoring. 10 cts. per clump; $1.00 per doz.
Hop Vine Roots. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz.; $4.00 per
100.
Tansy. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.
Chamomile. 10 cts, each; $1.00 per doz.
Thyme, Broad=leaved English. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per
dozen. :
Dreer’s Reliable Flower Seeds.
On the following seven pages we give a most complete list of Seeds of the Best Hardy Perennials which are now so
deservedly popular.
Williams, etc., etc., for flowering in 1912.
as Cyclamens, Pansies, Primulas, etc,
For full descriptions, illustrations and cultural notes, see our Garden Book for 191].
AQUILEGIA OR Comune!
Achillea.
Per Pxr.
Ptarmica FI. Pl. “The Pearl’ (Dowdle White Varrow). One of
the best hardy perennials. Grows about two feet high,
and from spring till frost is covered with heads of purest
WHITCICOMD LEH OWLS tetera eer ere e rea nn cer eee ene er ciate cnecereens
Aconitum.
Napellus (Monk's Hood or Wolfbane). A hardy perennial, pro-
ducing long spikes of blue and white flowers. Well adapted
for planting among shrubbery or in shady corners; 3 tos feet.
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Agrostemma.
Coronaria (Mudlein Pink). An attractive free-flowering hardy
perennial, producing bright crimson flowers; foliage silvery
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Alyssum.
Saxatile Compactum (#asket of Gold), Showy, hardy peren-
nial golden-yellow flowers; excellent for rock work or border;
1 foot. Per 4 oz., 25 cts-..- fe fe
Anchusa.
Italica (Dropmore Variety), One of the finest hardy plants of
recent introduction, remarkable for its free and continuous
flowering and the beautiful gentian-blue color of its flowers;
grows about five feet high, and should be in every hardy
border. 2 pkts., 25 cts
Antirrhinum.
(Snapdragon).
The Snapdragons are undoubtedly one of the best cut flow-
ers, and are now largely grown for spring flowers. Seeds
should be sown from mid-summer till early fall.
Giant White, 10 Giant Yellow......--...:--:-..++
“* Scarlet... 2 “Pink os
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A packet each BE above 6 colors, 50 cts.
Giant Mixed. All colors. Per 1% oz., 25 cts...---
Queen of the North. Large white, Per 44 02., 25 cts ---.01 w+
Half-Dwarf Mixed. Large variety of colors; 18 inches. Per
A Ceo Ay Cato) Kp OLOLE LOR IO CL ARO LOSE DDOO CE EOOAD A HADES SUC COCO EEOC
Tall Mixed. Extra fine selection. Per 14 0z., 20 cts
Imported Collection, 10 Dwarf varieties-.----..---.--.--
Imported Collection, 10 tall varieties...
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Anthemis.
Kelwayi (Hardy Marguerite). A most satisfactory hardy per-
ennial, bearing all summer daisy-like golden-yellow blos-
SOMIS; 2 FOC pm CG) OZ Apes CLSiesstecneteotateeecmetacacc-tonce oeEmeeeees
Aquilegia. (Columbine. )
Californica Hybrida. A splendid type, producing exquisite
flowers, mostly in yellow and orange shades, all with long
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Canadensis. Scarlet and yellow. Per 14 02., 30 cts--++++++++0+-+0=0*
Chrysantha (Godden Spurred), Bright golden-yellow; 3 feet.
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— Alba (White Spurred), Per % oz.,
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Coerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Violet-blue and white; 2
OO TSP A Ovi, ONS sasoaeaceos ceceostececuca ee Sasceceeh ace ces eecooeee cet
Coerulea Hybrida. Beautiful hybrids of the preceding, bear-
ing large, long-spurred flowers in a very See MEEOS of
charming colors. Per ¥% oz., 40 cts. moaeD EA:
Flabellata Nana Alba. Pure white, ake nae and compact, Sires
Precuioliace weer Oz A OICES poseernacaceneeenearsscaceretcarenarenrecaens
Glandulosa. Lovely shade of light blue and pure white.........-.
Haylodgensis Delicatissima. A new delicate satin rose-colored
type of the Rocky Mountain Columbine...-.......--..-0-sesseeeeeeeeees
Helenae. This new hybrid is of strong, robust growth, bear-
ing numerous flowers of a lovely shade of blue and pure
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Nivea Grandiflora. A beautiful, large,
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Veitch’s Long-Spurred Hybrids. A beautiful strain. AUG colors.
5 PK ts., $1.00---------2ecnneeeececscnccceseseercns seers css cesnnsmusssscnsecserniercnssces
Single, all colors mixed; 2 feet. Per oz., 30 cts
Double, all colors mixed. Per oz., 40 cts -
Collection of 11 named sorts -.-----.- REGS oe beets oes ere o eee eepetretasistneas
Arabis.
Alpina (Rock Cress), Unequalled for rockeries or edgings, The
spreading tufts are covered with a sheet of pure white flow-
ers in spring; 6inches. Per Y% 02., 25 CtsS..------s-ce0ceccnsesecnenneres
Armeria,
Formosa (Sea Pink, Cushion Pink or Thrift), A very pretty
edging plant, bearing rosy-pink flowers, hardy perennial.
Per 1 VA, OZ. 25 CtS.--1--+eseoeeee msc cGechattvncesalerteSere na aace at eeeee eee ees
Bellis Perennis. (Hnglish Daisies.)
A favorite nearly hardy perennial plant, in bloom from early
spring until well on in the summer.
Giant Rose. The largest flowering of all; color bright rose.....-
The Bride. A fine new very double free-flowering pure white,
Longfellow. Large double pink flowers.........-.-..2-sssseeeseeeeeessoeee
Snowball. A large and very double pure white Daisy.
Giant Red. Beautiful and densely double red flowers.
Double Mixed. All colors; of the finest quality. Per oz
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Double Quilled. Densely double quilled flowers in a great
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Bocconia.
Cordata (/lune Poppy, or Tree Celandine), Effective, 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 % oz., 15 cts.------ SSROORSEE HO RICE
Boltonia. (False Chamomile.)
One of the showiest of our native hardy perennials, growing
4 to 6 feet high, with daisy-like flowers in countless thousands
from July to September.
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Latisquama. Pink, tinged with lilac «.............. 2. cesses ceeeen cereeeeeees
Calceolaria.
Our strains have been grown especially for us, and can be
relied upon to produce flowers of the largest size and most
brilliant coloring.
Hybrida Grandiflora, Mixed. Rich, self-colored flowers....-----
— — Tigrina. Tigered and spotted flowers; the very finest mix-
ture of the most brilliant COlOrS....+.-.......sesescececeenenerecerere sarees: :
a or Callirhoe.
A showy, trailling, hardy peren-
saucer-shaped flowers.
Involucrata (70ffyv Mallow),
nial, pestine large bright crimson
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
Sown this fall in a cold frame or protected corner of the garden, you can have, with little trouble, an
abundant supply of Columbines, Canterbury Bells, Foxgloves, Gaillardias, Hollyhocks, Larkspurs, Forget-me-nots, Daisies, Sweet
The list also includes a choice selection of other Flower Seeds for autumn sowing, such
Pxr.
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Campanula. ( Bellflower.) Per Pxr,
Carpatica (Carpathian Hare-Bell). In bloom the wale Season:
hardy perennial; blue; 6 inches. Per % oz., 25 cts... 5
— Alba. White-flowered form. Per % 02., 25 CtS-s-+-.-+s00es0see0ss 5
Latifolia Macrantha. A handsome variety, bearing in May
and June large purplish-blue flowers; 3 feet..--.:.-.:::1e:-ceeseserees 15
Persicifolia Grandiflora (“each Ledis), One of the finest; grows
2 to 3 feet high, with large flowers; blue 0
— Alba. White flowering ----------.-- seve teeeeeneeceneee soreeeeneeeeee cen s gees 10
— Gigantea Moerheimi. A beautiful doable white yaticey of
this fine perennial 3 pkts. for 50 cts-- Lar asens 20
Pyramidalis (7%e Chimney Bellflower). Sh ‘Tboavecitinll, SEOky
plant, pines for garden or pot culture; blue: Eee ua 0z., 30
(SliScrcadcccnse + ccecCOSeeanI een cao cOnBOSASS=saccONc: CONS s
— Alba. White. Per Y% oz., 30 cts 5
Rapunculoides. Of graceful habit, 3 feet high, and lisence th in
June showy blue, bell-shaped blossoms -- to
Trachelium (Coventry Bells) A sturdy variety, 2 to 3 feet high,
with large blue flowers in July and AuguSt..------seseseeesseseeseneee s
Canterbury Bells. (Campanula Medium.)
Calycanthema (Cf 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...........-----..-++ anes tneT Sy — White.. 15
— Striped ...-.....-----e-eeeeeee eee 15 — Blue 15
A packet cain of the above four ors, 50 cts
— Finest Mixed. All OOS os ie. Cp atl SORES Epes. PRE
WA (Ver, (XO) (AiGn conte ono co oes os SaaRereEe 10
Single, Dark Blue... -......--... 10 Single, Rose-Pink caiceno nce 10
Single, Light Blue ....-. ecco | TCG) Single, White.................... 10
A packet each of the four colors, 30 cts.
Single, Mixed. The old-fashioned sort, with beautiful large
bell-shaped flowers. Per 4 02., 25 CtS--.-20+--cee--cccecececennecee scenes 5
Double, Mixed. All the double medium varieties; 2% feet.
Per % oz., 40 cts ----. wee eene se eeee cnc eee sence in seencsansnseseenscresseecnece 10
Imperialis (dnperial Gite Bells). A new type of fine
habit and containing a number of new and unusual colors... 20
Carnation,
General favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness of
colors. They are indispensable, both for greenhouse culture in
winter and for the garden in summer.
Fine Double Mixed. The best for garden culture .... 10
Finest Double Mixed. Saved from extra fine flowers 25
Chabaud’s Everblooming. Blooms in the greatest profusion
iG efinitelhy- ism ixeduCOlOnS-seccrssaccene ce osee cata eee eer cetncreenennoeree 25
Marguerite. A guick- flowering type; fine double flowers; mixed
GO, ISP TA OA, AO Cissceccens) =snsnorcecdece ECeRceCREARECOCACEEED CHRENORE EES 5
Giant Marguerite. An improved form of the pone with very
large flowers; mixed colors. Per 14 02., 50 CtS--sccesseeseeceeereee eee 10 Campanuca Mepium (Canterbury Bells).
_ _ Cerastium. Chrysanthemum. Per Pxr-
Tomentosum (Szow i Summer). A yee, pretty hardy white- Maximum, King Edward VII. The finest Moonpenny Daisy
leaved edging plant; white flowers 15 yet introduced; very large pure white flowers. 2 pkts., 25 cts. 15
Coreopsis. Maximum “Triumph” (Moonpenny Daisy). Blossoms of purest
Lanceolata Grandiflora. This is one of the finest of hardy white, with yellow centres, and borne on long, strong stems,
plants, with large, showy, bright yellow flowers, produced in lasting along time when cut. Per % 02., 25 CtS--.1-+:-100 sree 10
the greatest abundance from June till frost. As a cut flower Shasta Daisy, Mixed. Stock direct from Mr. Luther Burbank,
they stand near the head among hardy plants. Per )4 oz., the famous hybridizer, and contains some each of his latest
25 CtS--.- ROOCOERODOSE COSCO LONE EOCCCONIOOACOS Guansanacters 10 improved types. 3 pkts. FOT 50 CtS «2. ccoccsccnncnnceeeee screen sosvaenee 20
Shasta Daisy “Alaska.” This is the finest of all the Shasta Daisies;
flowers of immense size. 5 Pkts., $1.00.--s+c+ccssesecse csaceersceerenterseeesteetseeess 25
Cineraria.
Seed can be sown from May to September. Our Prize Strains are justly
celebrated for all good qualities, being especially noted for size, coloring and
texture.
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Dreer’s Prize Tall... gr Seaa tr fei Na Ae asa ea ea enema as mec Selo 35
Matador. New, es acwenat scarlet ceeocsoannccocts cea sencrer 35
Stellata (Star Cinerayia). A charming variety, with tage spreading pani-
cles of starry flowers in the same variety of colors as the ordinary Cine-
raria; the extreme grace and elegance of the plant and flowers make them
wonderfully effective for the decoration of the house or conservatory,
and especially so for church decoration; also less useful for cutting .---..- 25
Cowslip. (Primula Veris.)
A beautiful hardy spring-flowering perennial.
Invincible SHER a new, very (eee LOTCROE strain, in various colors.
5 pkts., $1.00.. neceoa beets AEC CSTICE OS ao0 DOE BU ODI OGOGUE CHOGND CONS 25
Mixed. All wee hash sie to ees meee Saban oanonn enn anceto-cieaseeD050G0)29 10
Geinmicne e
FEST Chores cates easier to grow Grea One (CHER, po not so
large -- o BERR y Sk. ae 5 1S
Giant pate White. pee roo seeds, 1. 00-- fesaiseviastecanaseins cesepstane'tcsiusns males micxmns 25
— White, with carmine eye. Per 100 Ho ae GY.O0se-cocooscccaccec saocescesesnersnrcces 25
— Dark Blood-red. Per 100 seeds, $1.00 25
— Delicate Rose. With deep crimson eye. Per: 100 SEEAS, $1.00 +++-2212+++00+ 25
— Finest Mixed. Saved froma superb collection. Per 100 seeds, $1.00..-.-- 25
Wonder of Wandsbek. A new giant flowering variety, with flowers of
various shades of rose suffused with salmon, which adds a brightness
heretofore unknown in this splendid winter blooming plant.--+--...-++++--++- 35
Butterfly. In this type the edges of the flowers are beautifully fringed or
waved. For house or conservatory decoration they are of surpassing
Giant CycLaMEN. beauty; mixed colors.....---- CO OOD COL COACHES RECOCCHICOLOCODCOOCS I etevercescrensactemnneacssa an 50
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For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS {I
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.
co [] |] HENRY A DREER-PHITADELDHIA-PA-
, Per Pxt.
Plume (Pheasant-eye Fink). Beautiful single flowers. Per
OZ., 15 CtS--eesceccceceecensennes severe cance: eetecseecees Geers einen ceeeertereney cee
Plumarius, Fl. Pl. (Double Hardy Guraen Pinks). Double and 5
semi-double varieties in beautiful colors. Per 14 oz., so cts.-- 10
Double Dwarf Erfurt. Of compact growth and early flower-
ing. They possess the spicy clove fragrance of the old-
fashioned pink, and have a much richer variety of coloring.
2 pkts., 25 cts seceeaseeeteceeeesaneeee tee cee ee eee nee cee eee nee aeeee eeeeeeeesne ane serene Is
Latifolius, Fl. Pl. (677d Sweet William). A hybrid between
the China Pink and Sweet William; the brilliant flowers are
quite double, borne in large heads, blooming throughout the
summer; ered colors. Per DAT OZ a AOI CEScnsencnccutte saceceamteeneeneen 10
Latifolius Atrococcineus, FI. FI. A brilliant crimson-scarlet
variety that is very effective in any position, and one of the
best perennials in the list. Per % 02., 50 CtS-.---+seee-sceeeeeeeseeeeee 15
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.
Gloxiniaeflora, Disease eee era sore Sent est oc tec ogencsedetcers Io
Purples 10
ne Rose...- - 10
= White 10
A packet of each of the 4 colors, 30 cts.
Gloxiniaeflora, Finest Mixed. Contains all iis ASR spotted
sorts. Per 4 oz., 25 cts-- = 5
Maculata Superba. fn extra choice ‘strain 16 beautifully-
spotted sorts. Per 14 0z., 30 cts--.-.-.+.- Io
Grandiflora. Light yellow. Per 4 oz., Ds Be oRacrornceweeos eco 5
Monstrosa (Mawiaoth Foxglove). Long spikes, Sacmounted by
one enormous flower; miiced colors. Per yo OZ AOIC ES eeeeaeeeee 10
Gotp Mepat Hyserip DeLpHInium.
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.
New Hybrid Delphiniums. Pex Pxt.
Amos Perry. Semi-double, rich rosy mauve flushed sky blue, dark eye..----------- 15
Amyas Leigh. Rich sky blue, inner petals, rosy plum, white eye 15
Belladonna. Clear turquoise blue ----<:..:-:.---.2 senescence eee 25
Duke of Connaught. Rich oxford blue, white Centre-------+-seseeeceeeeeee see ce eeeee 15
Julia. Cornflower, blue veined rose, White CeMtre..----..eeeseeeseeceeeeeceeeeneesceeeeense eee 15
King of Delphiniums. Immense spikes of rich gentian-blue, with large white
EY Coeeececceeeee cence cee cee cee ceceeeneceen ces teceenemesneretereeceneceessesaecctaesseses a) 15
Lizzie. Azure blue, yellowish €ye.----------.--se:eeecececneenenees cescanseeweeeeneneeee eee eee cee see eee I5
Mme. Violet Geslin. Clear blue, lavender centre... an) Houn Bcastccepdaecorececeemeesog 15
Mrs. Creighton. Semi-double, sky blue, inner SETS seh = Tani: (eae eye 15
Portia. Lovely cornflower blue, dark Centre..-.--.-.--..::eecseeesseee scenes eeeneseeeeneseecnes : 15
Rembrandt. Bright sky blue, inner petals rosy lavender--.--:-«- -++::::++eeeeseeeeeseeeee 15
Queen Wilhelmina. Soft lavender, flushed with rose, white eye
Collection of a packet each of the above twelve grand sorts..-..---
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
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of large flowers, mostly in fine shades of light blue. 14 02., 50 CtSv-s----+---20+ 2000s 15
Standard Sorts Delphiniaums.
Formosum. Spikes of rich blue flowers, with white centre. Per A 0z., 25 cts. 5
— Coelestinum. Exquisite sky blue. Per 14 0z., so cts.
Elatum (ze Larkspur). Rich blue of various shades, with black centre: ‘grows
gitomiteetshiphinenssc eee AE NS Moet cscs 10
— Coelestinum. Sky blue with dar Gerriincs very effectiv Pee ee ere Gees meee 1s
Chinense. A pretty variety, growing about 18 inches high, with fine feathery
foliage, and producing freely panicles of bright gentian-blue flowers. met
V4 0Z., 20 CtS.e ee. Fgh dasice a aecetamaneccpopeah ene ls pek best SanSe ieee aca en Meee TREE Teen
— Album. The white-flowered form. 14 02., 20 CtS-e--:se:+seescreeseeseeees
Nudicaule. Dwarf, compact growth, with spikes of bright scarlet flowers----..-+ I
hmerianum. A beautiful dark blue; blossoms im CorymbsS-s---cseesse01 csseeseeeeeene I
Grandiflorum, Fl. Pl. Finest double mixed, in great variety of charming colors.
Per 4 02., 50 cts.-
15 Dieiraris GLoxiN1ZFLORA (Foxglove)
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For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
HENRY A-DREER--PHILADELPHIA: PA:
Eupatorium. (7/orough-wort.)
Strong-growing, hardy perennials, well suited for naturalizing. They
thrive in any kind of soil and in almost any position.
Per Pxr.
Ageratoides. A very useful variety, growing 3 to 4 feet high, with
dense heads of minute white flowers from August until October....... Io
Coelestinum. One of the best blue perennials, 18 to 24 inches high,
and bears from August until frost an abundance of clear lavender-
blue, flossy flowers; splendid for Cuttin g.--.---+--+--se0e0ssecenceereeeeseeeeeeeeenes 10
Fraseri. A very pretty dwarf variety, producing clusters of snow-
white flowers; fine for cutting and bouquets; 114 fe€t-...--.-::::ssesereeee 10
Gaillardia. (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.
Recmesing Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow canary-yellow
order
Sulphurea Oculata. Pale sulphur, bright maroon eye......
‘Grandiflora Compacta. Compact variety, bearing ite) one stemmed
rich and varied flowers well above the foliage -. 15
Grandiflora Superba. Our own saving. Splended aed Ranictioal
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Per 4 oz., 25 cts. Io
Geum.
Atrosanguineum, FI. PI. Beautiful hardy perennial, bearing profusely
showy crimson flowers all SUMMET «---..-----00seeeeececeeeeseseeeeeeeesneceeeeeeceees 10
Gy psophila.
Paniculata (Bady’s Breath), White flowers, fine for ORCS one of
the favorite hardy perennials; 2 feet. Per Y oz., 15 cts..
Acutifolia. A strong-growing, hardy perennial sort, 3 to A een ihieh:
with large panicles of small white flowers in July-----.......s.--seeeeeeeeeeee 5
Helenium. (Sneeze-wort.)
Strong-growing hardy perennials, succeeding in any kind of soil,
giving an enormous crop of flowers in the late summer.
Autumnale Superbum. Large heads of golden-yellow flowers; 5 to 6
COC beraae cee te nanan dasiriedenansacanecieane<Wapanlalncscnalesiscinnvesiunnscsinancuniischisacumbececeiyse sce 10
Grandicephalum Striatum. Individual flowers 1% inches across,
borne in large heads; color gece) orange; unrceulealy streaked with
crimson; 3 Ree Matclewene O46 Io
Riverton Gem. A new SATO t a onficieenod with FESR in color a eh
wall-flower red. 2 pkts. POTZSCES|ecerecmoncnmancenssanesconnnsninaceauadcadecererceers 15
Riverton Beauty. Another new variety; rich lemon yellow with pur-
plish black centre. 2 Dkts.f0r 25 CtS---ceseees-eeeesseeeeseesseees SROCELDSAOLesEROCEOo0 15
Heliopsis. (Orange- Sunflower.)
Pitcheriana. A desirable hardy herbaceous plant, growing 3 to 4 feet
high, beginning to flower early in the season and continuing the
entire summer. The flowers are of a beautiful deep golden-yellow
color, about 2inches in diameter. Per TA OZAZONCES einseesestt ete tees 10
Fitcherans Semi-Plena. A new semi- -double flowering form; very
BIRO IGE sj cccendicceacccnncns 00 6.0 CesacERCODaTL Og DODSOSIUOSONICOS EOD aSoEoSOROaCNEONOSO necEtO CoSbenEROeES 15
Scaber Major. Very similar to Pitchertana, but with much larger
flowers. Per 4 Zh, OZ.) 20 CtS.ec--eeeeeeencccneecnecenscnnaeceeeasceeeeesreeetesecenseanereseeee 10
GalLLARDIA GRANDIFORA.
Deusen HommunoerS
Helianthus. (Perennial Sunflower.) Per Pxt.
This is a mixture of the finest single-flowering hardy perennial sorts. Per
VT OZ SCO) CES ee ee en eee eee seta eecen nes
Heuchera.
Sanguinea (4Zui Root), One of the finest hardy perennials. The flowers
ate of arich, bright crimson color, the leaves light green and slightly
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Hollyhock.
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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 shrub-
bery or forming a background for other flowers is without equal. The seeds
offered have been saved from the finest double flowers.
Double White.....--.-...-20sceses0sceeeee IO Double Bright Rede
— Yellow......... c00 10 — Bright Rose -.. cr
— Salmon Rose.. 10 — Maroon
— Extra Choice Mixed, per 4% 0z., 30 cts.; per 0z., $1.00
— Collection. A packet each of above 6 colors...
— Imported Collection of 12 colors
Newport Pink. A charming variety that 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. The
seed of this variety is quite distinct, being much smaller than those of
Other colors. 3 pKts., 50 CtS.-ccesccee ercceeseccenserenccetens cesses ceeeeeeae Sete geeeeeesanes
“Allegheny.” Mammoth flowers, formed of loosely arranged fringed
petals, which look as if made from the finest China silk. The colors
yay iron the palest shrimp pink to deep red. Per 14 0z., 30 cts.; per
OZ. WeOOseecccccvnetcnncscsssaningdcenavensequocccaruceccetrtswjasenersssauccscesscccaccese + 0 -jieepacucasinasuns:
Single. Many prefer the single flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually
of freer growth than the doubles, and present a very handsome appear-
ance when covered with their BSE plessoms) Me e jeter themy in ines
mixture, 30 cts. per 44 OZ-r--e- 11+ eeeeeeee teveneee eee
Iberis. (Hardy Canney?)
Gibraltarica Hybrida. White flowers, shading to lilac
Sempervirens. A profuse white blooming hardv perennial, Conny | in
flower early in the SPrimg........cccccseeeeereeeeenneenneeeeescseeaseesescuaneccenteeseneaee ne oe 5
Iris.
Kaempferi (Jafanese Iris), This is one of the showiest of the “Flags,”
and now extensively usedin the hardy garden. The seeds we offer have
been saved from our own pamyaucd COUSIN Blooms the second year
from seed. Per ¥% oz., 25 cts-- sped ono een ceOcoo cosece con can cavoBDOIRaNsoNDOeD
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911,
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Lathyrus. (Hverlasting Sweet Pea.)
Showy, free-flowering, hardy perennial climbers for covering old
stumps, fences, etc.; continually in bloom; fine for cutting.
Per Pxr.
Latifolius. Purplish red.- - 5
— Albus. Pure white. Vi ery ‘desirable.. : 10
— — “White Pearl.’”’ A splendid new large owerine, Shite”
Flowers and trusses almost twice the size of the old sort.
2 pkts. for 25 cents. soscaceanconcens onset eseteteeeeesceeeee eeeeeceseeeeeeceeeesaea 15
— Pink Beauty. Bright rosy pink,. os 10
— Mixed. Allcolors. Per oz., 40 cts.---- 5
Lavandula. (Lavender.)
Vera. The true, well- SAO sweet- Seca HEELS Boca
variety. Per 14 02Z., 25 Cts.----cce0r---e-- A SC ee 5
Linum. (flaz.)
Flavum. A bright yellow, pendy) poe variety. June to
September; 1 ‘foot... nee 10
Perenne. Another hardy variety, eadacirel bright blue flow-
ers the entire summer; 18 inches ----.-----++.--- Geeosceen sor Scoosonanaee Io
Lobelia.
Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A native BIS, wae spikes of
brilliant scarlet flowers; 3 feet-.- oe 15
—Hybrids. Flowers resemble (Cangheite, noes are "oi ‘Gulenctel
shades of rose, red, lilac, purple, €tC-------00 --------000seeceesenreeeers 25
Fulgens. Queen Victoria. A beautiful variety, with deme
bronzy foliage and brilliant scarlet flowers 25
Syphilitica (Great Lobelia). Of strong habit; color light blue... 15
Lupinus. (Lupine.)
Effective hardy plants, succeeding in any good garden soil, bloom-
ing in May and June; 3 feet. We offer them in separate colors and
mixed as under.
Polyphyllus Blue. A good violet pine 10
— White. Purest white ---............ r0
— Rose. Very pretty rosy pink........ 15
— Mixed. All colors. Per 02., 30 CtS----cccse----scnccneseeesessrnors seco 5
Lychnis.
Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy culture, growing in any
tich garden soil. Per Pxr.
Chalcedonica (ose SSG MEE Jerusalem Cross) Fine scarlet
flowers; 2 feet. Per 14 oz.,
Haageana. Brilliant orange, scarlet, crimson, ete.,
in mixture;
1 foot. Per} V4 0z., 4O CLSseeneeeneeeccenseecceee ceeces cence seeeeeeeeren seneeeeee 10
Mignonette. (eseda.)
Defiance. Spikes of remarkable size; from 12 to 15 inches long
deliciously fragrant. Per 4 02., 25 CtS---+-----eeeceesseeeeees neers eeeeee 10
Golden Machet. Golden yellow. Per 4 02., 25 cts----------2+-2+-++ 10
Large Flowering SecA Flowers large, of a reddish tint.
IPE Y Cygne 2D GES, ro sseece oss. seoee a aas9 asoccorrestose aap ae SRE IEoeeoosO SEE VC 5
Machet. Well Scetiedl for pot culture; dwarf pyramidal
growth, bearing numerous flower stalks; highly colored and
Veuve trarrant peers Oz ies CLSeseen ress eee eee eee eee 10
Goliath. Plants of compact habit, with rich green foliage, the
giant trusses of flowers being ‘borne on erect, strong, stiff
stalks and surpassing all others in brilliancy in color; espe-
cially suited for house culture. Per %4 02., 50 CtS.e+----+re+++ 0000+ 15
Salmon Queen. One of the brightest and sweetest; good
Spikes meen Oz 2c Chsmerrensedseansesdinrsees 5 10
Sweet-scented (Keseda Odorata). The old WEISORY. Grithl mall
spikes, but very sweetly scented. Per 02., 15 CtS.e.---- -eee-0--- 5
Myosotis. (Forgei-Me-Not.)
Neat and beautiful little plants, succeeding best in a semi-shady,
moist situation.
Alpestris Coerulea. Bright blue. Per % 02., 25 cts ---se+---e-0----- 5
— Robusta Grandiflora. Large flowering; bright blue. Per
LT OZ SOIC ES rest rere area eee 5
— Victoria. Of bushy habit, bearing large numbers of bright
azure-blue flowers. Per 14 02., 25 CtSe-------+20222seeceeeeeee ceeee eee-es 10
— Royal Blue. This beautiful variety belongs to the upright
section; flowers of larger size and a deeper blue than any other:
unexcelled for pot culture <0... 2.220. oie ooo eee oe ccsecnccccnscneses ceenee 15
Dissitiflora. Compact habit, profuse bloomer; exquisite blue;
an attractive spring bedding plant......-.---.---------22eeeceeeeeeeee eve 10
Palustris. The true blue Forget-Me-Not. Per} oz., so cts..--- 10
— Semperflorens. A charming Forget-Me-Not, continuing in
bloom from early spring until autumn; blue. Per ¥% oz., soc. 10
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.
For spring blooming sow in early fall.
The seeds germinate in from eight to twelve days, and should not be allowed to dry out duiing
this period. Covering the seed beds with newspapers will prevent this and hasten somewhat the period of germination.
Pansies in Mixtures.
Per PT.
Unexcelled
Special packet of about 2000
Dreer’s Royal Exhibition. Our finest mixture.
for size, coloring and texture.
seeds, $r. 00; 5000 seeds, $2.00; regular packet 50
Dreer’s Premium Mixture. Seed saved from first-class flowers
only. VY oz., FS CtS---cescecncscsevne -aseesnanaedecscnscessoccnces snccescsee «cans 25
Mme. Perret. A new Reenchi strain; flowers of ESS ae
specially rich in red shades. Per % 02., 75 Cts w------+e+s 25
Masterpiece. A remarkable type, each petal being conspicu-
ously curled or waved; mixed colors. Per % 0z., 75 cts-----+++ 25
Cassier’s Giant. A mixture of the finest blotched varieties 25
Giant Parisian. Of large size and containing a great many
fancy colors and color combinations, Per 4 oz., 75 cts ----... 0 15
Giant Trimardeau. (See below. )
English Finest Mixed. Per 14 02., 50 CtS------.sseeeceeececeeceeseeeen scenes Io
Good Mixed. All colors. Per 4 oz., 25 cts
Giant Trimardeau Pansies.
The largest flowering of all; of strong, robust growth and well
adapted to the trying conditions of our climate.
10 Yellow, with dark eye...... 10
10 Emperor William. Blue... 10
Wire with dark eye.. 10 Fire King. Brown and gold 10
A package of each of the above six Giant Pansies aadasoceosacacban 5c
Finest Mixed. A splendid range of colors. Per 4 0z., 50 cts... Ic
Pansies in Separate Colors.
Adonis: +Soft lavender-blite tec eee ee ee 10
Andromeda. Apple blossom pink, suffused rosy lilac... 20
Cardinal. The nearest approach to a bright red.. Scr 10
Emperor Franz Joseph. Pure white, with five laree! v iolete
lot ches )rascsewisrentstsecccrse cddiecnscsce ces cousoooe ct eee eee es ee 20
Emperor William. Brilliant ultramarine blue 10
Faust (Avug of the Blacks). Almost black....-- ne 10
Golden Yellow, with dark eye. -- ...-.--..-...-ccecceeecneceeeeeseceenes e 10
Kaiser Frederick. Velvety brown, edged red and yellow....-..-. 10
Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple-violet, shading to white on
HhHeEMipperpectalswee---sssespaccceeeen sen sees peeeer 10
Mahogany Colored. Rich and velvety 10
Mauve Queen. A new, distinct, delicate mauve variety)
lower petals blotched) Carmine-scessscrcersseneetanseee eee nena 20
Peacock. Upper petals beautiful blue, lower petals a deep
claret; with white marginse---etcssucses.sctcs-sensshectenseseccssseneueel 10
Psyche. Five velvety-violet blotches, relieved by a broad
margin of white; OX GUMISILG crenkecceasnevcteckeesecccnccesesenehaennceswedamenccs 1s
Snow Queen ( Candidissima ). 10
White, with dark eye 10
Yellow Gem. Pure yellow......... 10
Collection. 6 varieties (our selection) a 40
Collection. 12 varieties (our selection),..-.-.-...::+cceceessssescereeeseeeee 75
DreEeEr’s
Royav ExuIsIt1on PANsIES.
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
Pentstemon. (Beard Tongue.)
ETT HENRY A DREER -DHTIADELDHIA DA
Per Pxr,
Highly useful and attractive hardy perennials, and much
used in the hardy border.
Barbatus Torreyi. Brilliant coral red......-.....++ Sn boSdE0 4 Baer COO sas
Digitalis. White flowers, with purple throat...
Pubescens, Spikes of bright rosy-purple flowers..
Pulchellus Hybridus. Varying from rosy-white iG ee
to purple and violet, with pure white and veined throats........
Mixed. A great variety of kinds and COlOrs..-...s00...seeere-ceeeeeee eos
Phlox.
Hardy Perennial. Our collection of these is the most exten-
sive in the world. Seed should be sown as soon as ripe in
late September. Order now and we will send as soon as ripe.
Mixed colors. 4 02., 50 CtS..-----s00e--ceeoee BaE ERED HePEER CHD Soe e ee aeenccceaa
Physostegia.
Virginica (False Dragon Head), One of the pettiest hardy per-
ennials, forming dense bushes 3 to 4 feet high and bearing
freely during the summer months spikes of delicate tubular
flowers, not unlike a gigantic heather....... AodoocD SoUEEDDaSOCOOIECCE COOEKO
Platycodon. (Chinese Bell Flower.)
One of the best hardy perennials, producing flowers the
whole season.
Grandiflorum. Large steel-blue flowers. Per ¥Y oz., 25 cts...»
Ibum, Pure'white variety. Per % 02,, 25 cts... -:------seesse-e
Mariesi, Rich violet-blue; plant dwarf and compact. ‘Per Yy
OZE ACCES crc encce etre eect Eee eo ee een INS
Japonicus FI. Pl. (Double Japanese Beli Flower). \Nonderfully
Hee flowering, bearing large, double, glossy, deep-blue
CONT accocodescaatnosorercrocccdaneaccdoce CCODCEOAOOLOCEECOOCROCO DOSE COCCATOCONCOCES
Hardy Perennial Poppies.
Very large orange-scarlet flowers, Per 4 oz.,
Iceland (P. Nudicaule). Of graceful neat habit, with bright
green fern-like foliage, formed in tufts, from which issue
slender stalks about 12 inches in height, bearing flowers in
endless profusion
— Bright Yellow.................. 10
— Pure White ..................... — Double Scarlet.
— Finest Mixed. All colors. Per Va OZ. 25 CtSesseeceevee-eeeeeree
— New Hybrid. The latest development i in this lovely species,
varying in color from _sulphur-yellow to salmony-rose......-.-.--
Orientale (Ze Large Oriental Poppy), A charming summer-
flowerin hardy plant, producing numerous leafy stems
about 2% feet high, with large orange-scarlet flowers, having
a Coneaierete black blotch on each petal; exceedingly
Show, you Pere oz ecietshe acces tee enerecessnce sees esse cedenee teens
— Hybrids. Beautiful new hybrids of the Oriental Poppy, pro-
ducing flowers of immense size, 6 inches and over in diame-
ter, and of many novel colors, such as salmon, pink, cherry,
Brecte stom
— Orange Scarlet ..............
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- Mammoth. A new variety, bearing immense glowing scar-
let flowers. 3 pks. for socts....... Se eee uy amen teU URE RE Ee
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Or1enraL Poppy.
Polyanthus. (Primula Elatior.)
Showy, hardy, early spring free-flowering plants.
English. All colors mixed. Per 14 02., 50 CtS.----22:---:0:0000) sees soe
Gold Laced. , Very showy and attractive
Primula. (Primroses.)
Chinese Fringed Varieties.
Alba Magnifica. The finest pure white......-.-- --.:cceeseeeeeee cence
Covent Garden Red. Large rosy Fete: A
Rosy Morn. Beautiful delicate Diels
Holborn Blue. Unique shade..
Stellata. A very pretty form sa Tee inends ot ‘star. Rieced
flowers of various colors; splendid for decorative purposes..
Dreer’s Choicest Mixed. This mixture contains nothing but
the finest sorts, and cannot fail to give entire satisfaction......
Various Primroses.
The followiing varieties are of the easiest culture in green-
house or light window of dwelling-house; flowering abund-
antly and continuously with little care.
Obconica Grandiflora, Mixed. All colors...---..-22.---+--s1eeeeteeee
Obconica Gigantea, Finest Mixed. All colors..-----.-
Forbesi (aby Primrose). Beautiful rosy lilac flowers..-
Floribunda (Buttercup Primrose). Of the same general ichar:
acter as Odconica, differing only in color, which is a lovely
SINE GIO Os: SEIN be ceccas pacocend weocdadcencrecancct ao-EaD QnecEEOCECReCHREGECHseH rhe
Kewensis, A new bright yellow variety; a fine house plant......
Hardy Primroses.
These are among the earliest spring-blooming plants. With
a slight protection they will stand the winter, but do better
if protected by a cold frame.
Auricula. Choicest mixed... SCHCEA Bad nch Con Rec e DHE CGE COUR RELA DacceroeeT)
Cortusoides Amoena (Sreboldi) Charming variety; mixed
Japonica (Japanese Primrose).
borne in whorls on stems 6 to g inches long; wiged colors..-.--.
Vulgaris (Zxglish Primrose). Flowers fragrant, canary yellow.
Per % oz., 5O CtSsc--nccecceceeceecens: ce ccrrnee ceceecetecsscneeses seenseacesneecnnae
Pueraria.
Thunbergiana (Kaden t Ds A hardy vine of rapid growth.
Per ¥&% oz., 40 cts. Se each nana ee eng aan oe ne cse ee eee daseote
Pyrethrum.
Large, daisy-like ‘flowers, ranging in color from
Per 4%
Hybridum.
light pink to eae weet ma eee yellow centres.
_% 4O CtS-eecceeee-
andiflorame cinice new Races flowering iesia produces
Sapioaie frequently measuring over 4 inches in diameter in all
the variations of color between light rose and deep carmine.
Per 14 oz. i: 3 cts -
Hybridum FI. Pl. ILE nomena: idoubles Seeds saved froma a
celebrated collection; mixed colors; 1% feet...
Uliginosum (Giaxt Daisy), A fine hardy perennial; ‘CHO s a
to 4 feet high, and from July to September is hidden Deceit
the multitude of large white flowers. Per 14 0z., 40 cts -
Rosmarinus. (Rosemary.)
The old favorite aromatic herb. Per 4 oz., 15 cts.
Rudbeckia, (Cone Flower.)
Fulgida. An effective hardy perennial sort, producing bril-
liant orange-yellow flowers..
Newmani. One of the finest Oi iautamn: Aowerine: iNeneanials:
Bright orange-yellow petals, surrounding a large black cone.
Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone-flower), Showy, reddish-purple
flowers, about 4 ONES across; a HOHE SAD esse | cone-
shaped centre of brown.. BON cen . “
Officinalis.
Salvia. (Hardy Sage.)
Azurea Grandiflora. A fine hardy perennial, with aplsas oe
sky-blue flowers in August and September; 3 feet--- cbr
Scabiosa,
Caucasica (8/ue Bonnet), One of the handsomest of hardy per-
ennials; fespecially valuable for Cutline » the bloom jastineye a
long time in water; lilac-blue; 3 feet---
Japonica. A new hardy sort from Japan: lavender. thlue.,
Smilax. (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides.)
In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is cer-
tainly one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the
greenhouse or conservatory; for bouquets or floral decora-
tions it is indispensable. Per %4 02Z., 25 CtS...--:-+-01¢-ereestessteeeeese
Stokesia. (Corn-flower Aster.)
Cyanea. This beautiful hardy perennial grows about 24 inches
high, bearing handsome lavender-blue corn-flower- HESS ples
soms from July to frost. Per % oz., 30 cts-
— Alba. Anew pure white variety PE EEE. EER ES codecs
— New Colors. A mixture containing a RUS? ONE rose SUE
and various shades of blue. 5 pkts. $1.00. . ts
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
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Sweet Peas,
As arule the finest Sweet Peas are produced from seed sown in
the autumn,
cover with 2 to 3 inches of leaves or litter.
We list below only a few of the very finest sorts.
Winter Blooming Sweet Peas.
Invaluable for growing under glass. They bloomin
about three months from time of sowing.
Earliest of All (Ci7zstwas Pink). Pink and white.
Mont Blanc (C/ristmzas White). Pure white.
Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Rosy lavender......--......
Mrs. F. J. Delansky. Pure pink
Mrs. Charles H. Totty. Clear lavender. re
Mrs, Wim. Sim. Salmon-pink..--.e+-eee-seeees cesereneeseseseneces
Orchid=flowered Sweet Peas.
Plant about the end of November in this latitude and
For complete
list see pages 67, 120 and 121 of our Garden Book for r1o11.
This type is distinguished from the standard sorts by the extraor-
dinary size of their flowers and by the standard being crinkled and
wavy.
to grow as the commonest sorts.
Apple Blossom Spencer.
Black Knight Spencer. ich maroon....--..-
Countess Spencer (True). A lovely clear pink
Florence M. Spencer Delicate blush Ae pans paar
Frank Dolby. Largest pale lavender...
George Herbert. Rich rose carmine..
Helen Lewis. Brilliant orange-rose..-.-.
King Edward Spencer. Crimson-scarlet...-
Mrs. Routzahn Spencer. Soft chamois pink..
Mrs. Walter Wright Spencer. Deep mauve.... a
Primrose Spencer. Primrose or creamy-yellow ...--.+.-+:
White Spencer. A pure white Countess Spencer of
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Orchid lowered aM Mixed a GINS) We lb., 40 cts.;
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Rose and pink...
Select Standard Sweet Peas.
Aurora. White flaked with orange-salmon...
Black Knight. Black maroon....--..-.----+.
Blanche Ferry. Pink and white.....
ccinea. Rich cerise; very bright.-
Dainty. White, edged with pink..
Dorothy Eckford. The finest whites Woneenecscate
Duke of Westminster. Purple, tinted violet
Flora Norton. Bright blue...-....---.-..-ceecseeeeees
Helen Pierce. White veined, bright blue -..
Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. Primrose-yellow «---.1: seseseee scree
They usually bear four blossoms ona stem, and are as easy
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Select Standard Sweet Peas— Continued. oz.
Janet Scott. A large and bright pink ..............sssess scenes i0
Jeannie Gordon. Rosy pink ona cream ground. 10
King Edward VII. Rich, deep crimson-scarlet 10
Lady Grisel Hamilton. Pale lavender..........- 10
Lord Nelson. Rich navy blue.~.------...-....0...06 10
Lottie Eckford. White, suffused with Lave? 10
Lovely. Shell pink, extra fine....-...-....... 10
Midnight. Indigo and maroon; very dar 10
Miss Willmott. Rich, deep CHIE DUNS 5)
Mrs, Walter Wright. Deep mauve.- 10
Prima Donna. Deep pink; fine. 2 10
Prince of Wales. Deep rose.. Be Fs ean Nae Miner anL ite)
Queen Alexandra. Brilliant geranium-red, the nearest
approach to a pure Scarlet. - -- --+----+----0s00-cseeeseeeeeenseaneee pae)
Queen of Spain. Charming chamois pink... ss 10
St. George. Brilliant orange-scarlet.--.--..-....csceeseeeeeceeees 10
Sweet William. (London Tufts.)
PKT.
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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 single-flowering sorts, viz.:
Per Pxr,
White... 5 Velvety Black Maroon. 5
Crimson 0 5 | Red, on white ground.....-- 5
Scarletircsccccc ces occeee ne eaneuanan 5 Violet, on white ground..... 5
A package of each of the above six colors, 25 cts.
Newport Pink, A distinct new shade, being a bright salmony-
rose or watermellon pink; very effective. 5 pkts. $1.00.-...-.... 25
Single Mixed. All colors. Per 02., 40 Cts -::::-+::110:12+ seeesesteeceenss 5
Holborn Glory. Of extra large size and fine coloring. Per 4
OZ., 25 CtS..+-- 10
Double Mixed. Per 14 02Z., 30 CtS.--se-sesseceeesecceteeceecesceecreeeeceerstene Io
Giant Double. Producing immense umbels of full, COE
flowers; colors exceedingly varied. Per % oz., 50 cts.- ce 15
Sweet Rocket. (Hesperis.)
Old-fashioned hardy garden plant; also known as Daine’s
Rocket and Dame’s Violet; grows 2 to 3 feet high and bears
showy white, HES, ite purple Beeee HOw roe Hee colon
Per oz., 25 cts.. sore J sbi ee 5
Tritoma.
Hybrida (Red-Hot Poker, Flame Flower or Torch Lily), Saved
from our own collection, which is undoubtedly the finest in
EMISKCOMNERVacceccpeermecentenertensaiiareessnseeaeteteremenemaensn estes st essem steerer . 25
Tunica,
Saxifraga. A neat, tufted hardy perennial plant, growing 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 margin of the hardy
(OSG LS) Bay Bocce ROMO COD BURT IROS TOO SAS SIO OSOOIO A SECO COSI r QOD SE ODETIS ID EO CHOSE SEC SEEROS 10
Valeriana.
Officinalis (Garden Heliotrope), Hardy border plants with
heads of old rose flowers with a strong heliotrope odor.------... IE
Mixed (Va/eriax), Showy corymbs of red or white flowers...... 5
Violas, or Tufted Pansies.
While the Pansy proper is essentially a spring flower, the
Violas here offered flower throughout the entire season.
Admirabilis. Blotched in rich colors like Pansies --.--.+--..++--+++ a 0G
Papilio (Butterfly Violet), An exceedingly lovely violet-lilac.... 0
Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow 10
Blue Perfection. Deep blue......------ 10
White Perfection. A fine white-..-.-.:ccsssseeee seen 10
Mixed. A splendid mixture. Per % oz., 50 cts. 10
Veronica.
Spicata (Sfeedwel?), An elegant hardy perennial border plant,
growing about 18 inches high, bearing all summer; long
spikes of bright blue flowers..--cesssssseenesscesceestetencoeees ceteeene renee 5 10
Wallflower.
Well-known deliciously fragrant perennials, blooming early
in spring, with spikes of beautiful flowers. They should be
planted in a sheltered position or protected in acold frame in
the winter and planted out in April.
Goliath. A splendid single WEED HO rers Io: a ape pee
red, with a black, velvety sheen.- tener 10
Single Mixed. All colors. Per 4 0z., a CES.cecceeeeeseesernceeeen sense 5
Double Fimest Mixed... ..--...:.cceceesceserecncnecesceceeecreresseeseaseeweneenseeeen 10
Collection of Double Wallflowers? 6 COLOrS,.--:.++-ssseeteseee ceeeen ane eee 50
Collection of Single Wallflowers; 6 COIOLS «.++++s+ss++seseeeseeeeeeee renee 40
For complete list and cultural notes see our Garden Book for 1911.
A FEW SPECIALTIES IN
VEGETABLE SEEDS—For Forcing.
On this page we offer a few of our leading varieties suitable for forcing; other sorts will be found in the general
list on pages 72 and 73. Seeds we supply are fresh and of best quality.
PRICES FOR VEGETABLE SEEDS INCLUDE DELIVERY BY MAIL UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
BEANS.
Giant Forcer. A variety of green-
podded Bean, suitable for forcing
under glass and also for outdoor cul-
ture. The pods mature very quickly,
and are exceedingly attractive, both in
color and shape. Pt., 25 cts. (post-
paid, 33 cts.); qt., 45 cts. (postpaid,
60 cts.); 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.50.
BEETS.
Early Model. This variety is an excel-
lent selection of blood-red beet, being
extremely smooth and of fine color and
desirable shape. It is a quick grower
and matures very early. Pkt., 10 cts.;
oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
Early Eclipse. Remarkable for rapid
growth, smallness of top, and extra fine
quality. Perfectly smooth and round ;
skin and flesh intense red; very fine-
grained. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;
4 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts.
Crosby’s Egyptian. (Seecut.) An
excellent early variety; produces a
smooth Beet, and is of good quality.
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts, ; $ 1b., 30 cts.;
Ib., $1.00.
CARROT. ie ;
Dreer’s ‘‘Perfect’’ Forcing Carrot, A perfect halflong LETTUCE.
variety, beautiful bright scarlet color, very crisp, and grows G . bn patie ue ;
almost without core. Tops are remarkably small, thus allow- say King. This variety is excellent for forcing or outdoor
ing the Carrots to be grown close in the frames. Pkt., 10 cts.; one ae Me ae andl Aa are ee Sane
Ch, We diss ily, WS ce, : er under glass or when planted outside it wi
produce fine heads much sooner than any other variety. The
Pease
CUCUMBER. . outer leaves are yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while
The Davis Perfect. A new variety for forcing and outside inside is rich golden-yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.;
use. Large size, rich, dark, glossy green, which it holds 3 Ib., 75 cts.
until nearly ripe. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; Boston Market. Hardy and crisp; largely used for forcing.
Wits Hila}, Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts.
MUSKMELONS.
Blenheim Orange. Scarlet flesh, good
flavor. Pkt., 25 cts.
Windsor Castle. Green flesh, finely
netted. Pkt., 25 cts.
RADISH.
Cardinal Globe. (See cut.) Those who
like the crisp little red Radishes that
come so early will be pleased with this
variety. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; }Ib.,
85 cts.; lb., $1.00.
Dreer’s Crystal Forcing. A beautiful
white variety, quick forcer, and can also
be grown in open ground. Pkt., 10 cts.;
oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.
TOMATO.
Comet. Produces a large crop of medium
size tomatoes, which are a rich scarlet
color, very solid and of excellent quality.
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 4 lb., $1.25.
Lorillard. A good sort for forcing ; bright
red, smooth, early. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz.,
30 cts.; 4 lb., 86 cts.
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GENERAL LIST OF
DREER’S RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS
For Forcing and Fall Sowing
For the convenience of our patrons in the South, we give an extended list of the leading Vegetable Seeds, to enable them to
make their purchases in the fall, their sowing season being nearly over by the time our spring list is issued.
Vegetable Seeds mailed free in packets, ounces or pounds. If Beans or Peus are wanted by mail, add § cts. per
pint, 15 cts. per quart for postage.
BROCCOLI.
WVihite) Cape mae cena er 10 40 $1 25
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Dreer’s Selected Matchless.. 10 35 1 CO
CABBAGE.
Early Jersey Wakefield..... 10 30 1 90
Charleston, Large Wakefield 10 35 1%
Eureka, or First Early (see cut) 10 30 1 00
Dreer’s Early Drumhead.. 5) 30 1 00
All Head s..y2.p nner ey 20! 5 30 1 00
Improved Early Summer.... 5 30 1 00
AlljSeasonsieeeine eee one 5) 30 1 00
Suecessionayeaee eres 5 30 1 00
Danish Ball-Head.......... 10 40 1 2
Surehead aye) eee 5 30 1 00
Dreer’s Selected Fiat Dutch 10 40 1 25
Perfection Drumhead Savoy 5 30 1 00
Dreer’s Crystal Sum. Savoy. 10 40 1 25
Mammoth Rock Red........ 5 30 1 00
RedeDutch Pritts. eer 5 25 7)
CARROT.
Sow in cold frames in October for an early
spring supply.
PKT. OZ. 14 LB. LB.
Dreer’s Perfect Forcing..... LOW 25 iio
Earliest Short Horn......... 5 15 35 $1 00
Early Scarlet Horn......... 5 10 30 90
Early Half-Long Scarlet ... 5 10 30 90
Early Half-Long Carentan... 5 10 30 90
Rubicon, Half-Long .... .. 5 10 30 1 00
Nichol’s Long Orange ..... Feel Olea) 80
Chantenay, Half-Long...... Om LOS Opt OO
Danver’s Half-Long Orange 5 10 30 1 00
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BEANS, Dwarf or Bush. Green=Pod Varieties. Sow for spring cutting from September to February.
If by mail, add 8 cts. per pint, ]5 cts. per quart. PKT. 14 OZ.
pron Be Dreer’s Earliest Snowstorm............... 25 $1 73
el tee : 2 tedeDwarteEntuntee eee eee 2
Improved Round-Pod Valentine......... 20 30 $1 75 Be tetas a ox piles se S va mcrae pitted aN i
Baily Mobewls « gepcee eae eS 2 5 a Farly: Snowballin 9. ks: 0 eee renee 20 1 00
urpee’s Stringless Green-Pod.......... 2 5) POG Page oa Weg GRRE LE Sf ar : vis
Giant Forcer, (see page 71))\...254.--+--- 6 2 45 2 50 Tae fa Reet iy r a
Wax Varieties.
Currie’s Rust-Proof Wax...............- 20 35 2 00
Wardwell’s Kidney Wax...............- 20 35 2 00
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DaviseVWWaxiee elle Gee oor eee WY) 3) 2 OO
Bush Limas,
Dreer’s Wonder Bush Lima............ 20352800
DreerSeSbushwleimanaererenn eect aie 20 35 2 00
Hordhook Sushmluimalyerer errr eeceiia: 25 45 250
EIA S LEWES) IGM, sd Saanaeesna oso0e 20 35 2 00
Burpee-Improved Bush Lima.... ...... 25 45 2 50
Henderson’s Bush Lima................ 30) BO) al 5)
BEETS, Table Sorts.
PKT. OZ. YLB. LB.
Early Model (see page 71) ......... 10 15 40 $1 25
Crosby’s Egyptian (see page 71).... 5 10 30 1 00
Dark-LeavediGlobe;.. 7... ..--..... 10) 207 50ers.
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Early Eclipse (see page 71) .... .. 5
Early Egyptian Blood Turnip..... 5
Bastian’s Extra Early Turnip .... 5 2
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip.... 5 10 2% 85
Early Blood Turnip, Improved.... 5
Bastian’s Half-Long Blood....... 5
Long Dark Blood .... Sohonen 5
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CORN SALAD.
PKT. Oz. YB. LB.
Large Seeded.............. eRe CD: 10 25 75
CUCUMBER. Baglin Forcing Varieties.
PKT. 100 sEEDs.
Rochford’s Market .... ............--- $0 25 $2 25
Covent Garden Favorite. ............. 25 2 25
Wockie/ssPerfectionssre eee anne ees 25 2 25
Telegraph (Rollison’s) ................ 20 1 75
Sion House, Improved... .. ........ 20 1 75
KALE, or BORECOLE.
PKT. oz, YB. LB.
Dreer’s Imperial Long Standing... 5 10 30 $1 00
Dwarf Curled German... ......... 5 10 30 61 00
LETTUCE. For Fall Sowing.
PKT. oz. Y% LB.
May King (see page 71) .........-..00e- 10 25 75
DreerisvAllwbleart 2 iaiinnis amore ee 10 25 75
Wonderfully acacia. cl coeen eerie 10 20 50
Big Boston) ee i ga rant eames bent eye 10 25 75
Boston Market Forcing (see page 71) .... 5 20 50
SilverBallea ase eee A Rm e ering ans 5 20 50
Dreer’s Improved Hanson.............. 5 20 50
Mammoth Salamander................. 5 20 50
Sensationy aa.) ease aaeieesc ee 5 20 50
Deacons eeeeen pica cts Wendalcss) stat pp cminepepanns 5 20 50
Dutch Butter, Spotted ................. 5 20 50
Grand Rapids, Forcing... .............. 5 20 60
PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN.
Per brick, 25 cts.; by mail, 35 cts.; by express, 5 bricks,
$1.00; 10 bricks, $1.70; 25 bricks, $4.00; 50 bricks, $7.00.
DREER’S RELIABLE ENGLISH MILLTRACK
MUSHROOM SPAWN
Per brick, 15 cts.; by mail, 25 cts.; by express, 12 bricks,
$1.50; 25 lbs., $2.50; 50 lbs., $4.50; 100 Ibs., $8.00.
FRENCH MIUSHROOM SPAWN.
3-lb, box, $1.50, by express,
Dreer’s Mushroom Circular FREE with each order,
PEAS.
If by mail, add 8 cts, per pint, 15 cts. per quart.
PT. QT. PECK.
Dreer’s Electric Extra Early.......... 20 85 = $2: 50
Dreer’s Eureka Extra Early.......... 20 35 2 25
Improved Daniel O’Rourke ..... coos AY) 30 2 00
American Wonder. ........... ..... 25 45 276
INottisekixcelsionnearnenn enn eaeemra: 25 45 2 75
Gradus, or Prosperity ............... 30 50 3 50
Barly; Mornticitcogics ces cal Sonia 30 59) 3 50
PARSLEY.
PKT OZ.
Dreer’s Dwarf Perfection..... 10 35
Dwarf Extra Curled.......... 5 10
Champion Moss Curled...... 5 10.
Dreer’s Summer Green....... 5 15
Half Curledis: |. =e cae) 10
RADISH.
Dreer’s First and Best ...... 10 15
Earliest Red May............ 10 15
Earliest White May.......... 10 15
Cardinal Globe (see page 71).. 5 10
Round Red Forcing (seecut).. 5 10
Dreer’s Crimson Ball........ 10 16
White Tip, Scarlet Gem...... 5 19
Early Scarlet Turnip ........ BY 10
Dreer’s Crystal Forcing...... 10 15
Philadelphia White Box...... 5 10
Long Scarlet Short-Top...... 5 10
Ticicle nace eer ere occ 5 10
Scarlet China Winter ........ 5 10
Round Black Spanish........ 5) 10
White Chinese ..... ........ 5 15
SPINACH
Dreer’s Round Seeded Savoy. 5 10
Wictoriaig a otro races alles 5 10
Long Season. rate orostende 5 10
Long Standing, Round Seeded 5 10
PricklyjSeededwrenen see zebit) 10
TOMATOES. For Forcing.
Frogmore Selected,.......... 10 35
Comet (see page 71).......... 10 40
Bestvof Allee eee renavee 10 40
Lorillard (see page 71) ....... 10 30
TURNIP.
Red, or Purple-top Strap-leaf.. 5 15
Purple-top White Globe .... 5 15
Early White Flat Dutch.. 5 15
Extra Early Purple-top Milan. 10 20
Early White Egg............ 5 15
Early Snowball... ...... BS ice 6) 15
Yellow, or Amber Globe ..... 5 15
Long White, or Cowhorn.... 5 10
Purple-top Yellow Aberdeen.. 5 15
RUTA-BAGA.
Dreer’s Improved Purple #28: 5 0) 15
American Purple-top. ... 5 10
Budlong’s Improved White... 5 15
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DREER’S LAWN GRASS SEEDS.
It is also a good time to repair damage done by fall
sown during the early fall months, make beautiful and permanent lawns.
grass, by raking # out as soon as it dies down and sowing Lawn Grass Seed on the bare spots.
All of our various mixtures are
composed of the best grasses for the purpose, and we give directions for sowing with every lot of lawn grass seed sold.
THE “DREER” LAWN GRASS.
For quickly producing a permanent, thick and velvety sward
of grass, this brand of Lawn Grass cannot be excelled. It isa
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, free from
coarseness. 25 cts. per qt. (30 cts. postpaid), peck, $1.25;
bushel, $5.00.
DREER’S SHADY PLACE GRASS.
Usually it is quite difficult to obtain a satisfactory growth of
grass under trees and in shady places; for sowing in such places
we recommend the use of this special mixture. It will quickly
produce an abundant and even growth of beautiful green grass.
30 cts. per gt. (35 cts. postpaid); peck, $1.50; bu., $6.00.
Dreer’s “Evergreen” Lawn Grass.
This mixture is made from our own formula, and composed
of Grasses which are adapted for the purpose of producing
lawns which retain their rich green color and velvety appear-
ance throughout the entire summer and fall. 20 cts. per qt.
(25 cts., postpaid); peck, $1.00; bu., $4.00.
Dreer’s Putting Green Mixture.
The varieties composing this mixture are all the finest-
bladed, low-growing sorts, which produce a thick and beautiful
turf. Per peck, $1.50; bu., $6.00.
Dreer’s Golf Links Mixture.
For Cricket Tables, Golf Links, Polo Grounds, or wherever a
good tough sward is wanted, this seed will give perfect satis-
faction. Peck, 90 cts.; bu., $3.50.
Dreer’s Permanent Pasture Mixture
This formula is based upon successful experience. If your
fields are old and worn out, it will pay to plow up and seed
again with this mixture. You will be able to cut two good
crops each year, whereas from Timothy only you can cut but
one. Sow 50 lbs, to acre. Price, per Ib., 25 cts. (by mail, 33
cts.); 15-lb. bu,, $3.00; 100 lbs., $17.50.
Re-cleaned Grass Seeds.
If wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per lb. 100 lbs.
Kentucky Blue, Fancy. Per lb., 30 cts.; bu. (14
Ibs) S8a7bickivigihe Goes ee ieaws coer Sistas $26 00
Red Top Grass. Lb., 20 cts.; Sait (10 the ), $1.60;
bagi (60) lbs) ig7.00) saa ane aa aeete cee ere 14 00
Red Top Grass, Fancy (free from ache’): Lb., 25
Gishy sel (2 Mos.) Sie acs-s2s5ssccna575 266 20 00
Orchard Grass. Per lb., 25 acm per bu. (14 a
NEA Godsocosoosodacumanos Accdc asa oouos ec 20 00
English Perennial Rye Grass. Per lb., 20 cee
joer lols (AHO SBE) subs so oehcosscounseses ses 12 00
Italian Rye Grass, Lb., 20 cts.; bu. (18 Ibs.), $2.25 11 00
Creeping Bent. Lb., 40 cts.; bu. (20 lbs.), $7.00.. 35 00
Rhode Island Bent. Per Ib., 45 cts.; bu. (14 Ibs.),
Lay UM Ce EE lsc. ie Werte Sti ore
Sheep’s Fescue. Per lb., 30 cts.; bu. (12 Ibs. ), $3. 00 25 00
Fine=leaved Sheep’s Eescies Per lb., 45 cts.... 35 00
Mezdow Fescue. Per lb., 35 cts.; bu. (22 Ibs. ), $6.75 30 00
Tall Meadow Fescue. Per lb., 45 cts.; bu., $5.50. 38 00
Hard Fescue. Per lb., 30 cts.; bu. (12 lbs.), $3.00. 25 00
Red or Creeping Fescue. Per lb., 35 cts.; bu.,$4.25 30 00
Meadow Foxtail. Per lb., 45 cts.; bu. (7 lbs. ),$2.50 35 00
Perennial Sweet Vernal. Per lb., 80 cts.
Rough Stalked Meadow Grass. Per lb., 40 cts.. 35 00
Wood Meadow Grass. Per lb., 80 cts.; per bu. (4
Ibs. ), $10.00...
Tall Meadow Oat Grass. Per lb., 35 cts.; bu., $8.00 28 00
Crested Dogstail. Per lb., 50 cts.; per bu. (21 Ibs.),
BS cra eiclnin alle eit eens ie ate ere SoposeeoS oo Jooor 40 00
Awnless Brome Grass. Per lb., 20 cts.; bu., $2.85 15 00
Timothy, Choice. Write for price.
CRIMSON OR SCARLET CLOVER.
(Trifolium incarnatum).
The Great Soil Improver, Early Green Feed, Grazing or for
Hay Crop.
Soiling, or early green feed, is important in the early spring.
As Crimson Clover is so much ahead of the pasture it can be
readily cut and carried to the stabled stock; but it will not
make a second crop in time for turning under for green
manure.
, Fertilizer. This is one of the best uses to which Crimson
Clover is adapted. Its capacity for stooling and root forma-
tion is very great; like other plants it gathers nitrogen from
the air and stores it in the plants and roots, which become
valuable food for crops that follow.
Pasturage. When sown early enough to get a good start,
Crimson Clover will make a splendid winter grazing for sheep
and cattle, and is the earliest pasture in spring.
Hay. Crimson Clover produces from 2 to 8 tons of cured Hay
per acre. To secure the best quality of Hay it should be cut
before full bloom, It cures very rapidly and should be care-
fully handled to retain as much leaf as possible, but the stalks
are very nutritious.
Write for sample and price of our fancy re-cleaned
seed of Crimson Clover
CLOVER SEEDS.
Red or Medium .......Market price, write for sample.
Red Mammoth, or Peavine ... * 66 6G 8. G8
Alfalfa, or Lucerne ........... & “ ce
A Sike Bp eeeacisrcestieterosGor eve oss 66 GG GB"! CGV. 0G
VETCHES.
Winter Vetches, or Tares (Vicia villosa), Also called
Sand, or Hairy Vetch. Very hardy and remains green all
winter. Sow from one-half to one bushel per acre, together
with one-half bushel of Rye. Per Ib., 15 cts. (by mail, 23
cts.); bu. (60 lbs.), write for price.
ImprRoveD Digtz LoNGBERRY WHEAT.
TTT HENRY A DREER- DRTTADELDHIA-DA Vs
Grey Winter Oats. This variety has been thoroughly tested,
has stood the severest winter, is entirely rust-proof, can be
sown as late as November Ist.
bags (22 cts.) for each 2-bushel.
RAPE.
Rape, Dwarf Essex. A forage plant of the highest value.
It can be sown in this latitude as late as September, and still
later further South. It is sown broadcast at the rate of 10 lbs.
to the acre, but it is better drilled, in which case 5 Ibs. to the
acre are enough. In a few weeks from the time of sowing,
sheep, hogs or cattle can be turned on it, and all reports agree
that they gain in weight faster on this than any other fodder.
10 cts. per lb. (by mail, 18 cts.); 10 lbs., 90 cts.; per bu. (50
Ibs.), $4.25; per 100 lbs., $8.00. Add cost of bags (22 cts.)
for each 2-bushel.
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 three choice varieties of Wheat offered below are selected
by us as the best and most desirable sorts. The stock we supply
has been grown especially for seed and is carefully recleaned.
We will be pleased to send samples by mail and also give prices
for any quantity desired. ~
Fultzo=Mediterranean Wheat (Bald). A cross of Fultz
on Hybrid Mediterranean, which has absorbed the best qual-
ities of both. The heads are large and full of beautiful, plump,
red grains, The straw is stout and stiff, thereby enabling it
to stand up well. This new variety is productive, and makes
crop of more than average yield. Write for price.
Improved Dietz Longberry Wheat (Bearded). This
valuable early wheat will do well on all kinds of soil. Sown
either early or late, it always yields a large crop of choice
high-grade wheat, even after hard winters. It is very close-
chafed and holds the berry tight. Write for price.
Improved Fultz Wheat (Bald). This variety is more
widely known in the United States than any other kind, and
probably more acreage is sown of this than any other ; grows
to a medium height, with stiff, strong straw, ripens early, and
seldom fails to make a good crop. Write for price.
Bu., $1.50. Add cost of
TOOL AND SUNDRY DEPARTMENT.
BuRLAP
Pruninc Crove,
POWDER AND SPRAY BELLOWS.
Double Cone Powder......... $3 00 Large Spraying
Large Single Cone Powder 1 75 Small Se ieee ace
Special Sulphur............... .. I 50 Tin Powder Duste
Small Single Cone Powder 1 oo
BRACKETS FOR POTS (Steel). No. 1, for 5-inch pots, 25 cts.,
No 2, for 6-inch pots, 30 cts.; No. 8, for 7-inch pots ..-...ssessseccsees
BRACKETS FOR POTS (Iron). For x pot, 25 cts. ; for 2 pots...
CARNATION SUPPORTS (Wire). 2-Ring, per doz., 45 cts;
DEIILOO NE H3- OO} sD CLALOOOnentatennanecsusnsc vunslocessbasieeacbartaemmasercaisimecceences
3-Ring, per doz., 55 cts.; per 100, $3.50; per 1000.......
CIDER MILL. Junior, $12.00; Medium, $16.00; Senior....
25
75
50
BERRY AND WINE PRESS. No. 1, $3.75; No. 2,$4.50; No.3, 6
FRUIT PICKER. Wire, 30cts.; Crider’s...
OS COA OCHNCIGI GH scrnecsnec sec ractne sear ee Sa
FUMIGATORS. Perfection and Eureka. Th de
with vapor tank; the vapor prevents scorching.
Size. For Greenhouse. Eureka. Perfection.
I LORXG2 ONL CE Usnaseanenteewner senticcesbsnate se sconeeeeasere? $1 25 $3 00
2 Izx4o ‘ 3 50
3 15 x 100 ‘‘ 4 00
20 X ICO
4
GLAZING POINTS.
Three sizes:
Peerless.
single thick glass ; No. 2, for medium double thick glass; No. 2%,
for large double thick and skylight glass.
paid, 75 cts.
GLASS CUTTER. Small diamond, $3.00; large.......ssssseseeeceeers
es ag Steel wheel
GLOVES. Buckskin, for pruning thorny plants...........2.ce0eee-+ 000 ¥
GRASS HOOKS (Sickles). English riveted back.
INI@5 9° 22 © cebooxsadooccooacne-pessetecoD
& 20) INI@)s G)3ed sore bee cep osaceccoceanasosobco
Dutch, 30 cts.; Solid, English, 30 cts.;
Per 1000, 60 cts. ; post-
No. 1.
American, plain, 25 cts.;
WittlelGian tices esceceseceeesseceaceee
HOSE REELS (Wirt’s) all iron.
20 holds 150 feet, $3.00; No. 30 holds 500 feet, $5.00.
No. 1 holds so feet, $1.75 ; No. 2 holds 100 feet......s.c:csccesee sseeeree
RUBBER GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE HOSE.
Challenge, 3-ply, 34-inch... .. 0.2... ss2seeceeceeensseenees
Extra Quality, 3-ply, 34-inch..
Fine Quality, 3-ply, 34-inch.
Fine Quality, 4-ply, 34-inch...
Riverton Moulded, %-1nch..
Riverton Moulded, %-inch..
Chicago Electric, 34-inch..
Wire-wrapped, 34-inch..
Bull Dog, 34-inch
Couplings included with above.
HOSE MENDORS, Hudson's. Box of 6 tubes, 20 bands, 1 pair
pliers, 65 cts. ; by mail, 75 cts.; separate tubes, per doz., 40 cts.;
separate bands, per doz., 20 cts. Jones’, 5 cts. each; per doz., so
cts. Cooper’s ro cts. each ; per doz., $1.00,
HOSE NOZZLES. (all 34-in). Gem, 30 cts. ;
No. to holds roo feet, $2.75; No.
Wooden—
porconnnerocal tae 8 ds
Boston, 50 cts. ;
Special price quoted on large quantities.
Boss, 40 cts.: Brass, with stop-cock, spray rose and stream......... 75
HUSKING PINS. Stamped steel, 15 cts. ; solid steel, 25 cts.
KNIVES. Brush, American, $1.00; English........-.:s:eeseeses ereeeeee I 75
ut Corn and Hedge, American, 40 cts.; Little Giant......... 50
LABELS, PAINTED, POT AND TREE.
100. 1000. 100. 1000, Per 100,
4 inch, go 12 go 85] s5-inch, fo 20 $1 25 | ro-inch..........00 fo 50
4% “ 15 100 |/6), 25 N50) | Eb eccnasaynse 75
ee 35 3 25
LABELS. For trees and shrubs, 3% in., notched, per roo, 15 Cts. ;
PEX LOO sts vcncecuesiecosstesussscesnncneedecenenspasse] lanas osequeheansa sens OO.
Copper wire, tree labels per 100, 25 cts. ; per 1000......... I 50
Copper, indestructible, heavy, No. 2, doz., 30 cts. 5 gross.. 2 00
Light, No. 2, per doz., 25 CtS.; PCr ZrOSS..-.+.sseee seeeeeeees I 75
White Metal, per doz., 15 cts. ; per gross. Ped eas
Zinc, tree, heavy, small, per 100, 60 cts. ; medium, $1.50 ; large... 3 00
LABELINK. Indelible, for heavy zinc labels, per bottle 25
LABEL PENCILS. For wood labels, each 5 cts.; per doz. 50
(76)
Copper InpestRucTILLE LapgEts,
Scuneipic Fruit Picker; &
FUMIGATORS.
PERFECTION.
FRUIT PICKERS,
ENGLISH
Grass Hook
(or Sickle).
The
Best
and
Pot Bracket
(Iron.)
Por Bre cKet
(Steel.)
DIAMOND
Grass CUTTER,
Wire
CARNATION
SupPPorT.
Ciper Mitts.
Send for Dreer’s Special circular on Lawn-making and Grass Seeds.
Musu- SELF-
RO
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Piant STAND,
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Wire Prant Sranps.
PEERLESS
KEROSENE
TORCH
‘VorcH.
Tue PennsyLvaAniA Gem Lawn CLEANERS.
PLANT STANDS (Wire) 2-shelf, square or half-round
“cc 66 “ec he “e “e ee
= HOT-BEDS
‘AND CO
LD FRAMES
Hil
Hustier Lawn Rake.
CG ee (Wicod) ia acceee half-roundsscsoseeeccee ee ees
Dreer's Iron Plant Stands.
TEpINChesph eliecssssaressisnnenstiecascteseaac'snacennst Black, $o 50
18 ef aa an & 60
a « “ 75
30 S§ oo cs go
36 CG ecoaconanecadanecoacacenscsecachancacen G I Io sie I 25
PLANT BED PROTECTING CLOTH. A cheap substitute for
glass Light grade, 5 cts. per yard, per piece of about 70 yards, per
yard, 434 cts. Medium grade,g cts. per yard, per piece of about
60 yards, per yard, 8 cts. Heavy grade, 12 cts. per yard, per piece
Ofjaboutsonyandsyyperyardedeccctiscssssccccesersecs testterceseeee ete II
RAKES FOR THE LAWN, Etc.—“ Hustler Lawn,”’ galvan-
ized wire, 24 teeth, 50 cts.; 42 teeth, 75 cts.; ‘‘ Lawn King,’’
wooden, 22 teeth, 4o cts.; 26 teeth, 50 cts.; 36 teeth, 75 cts.; 50
teeth, $1.00 each. ‘* Automatic,” self-cleaning, wooden, 22 teeth,
60 cts.; 26 teeth, 70 cts.; 36 teeth, $1.00; 50 teeth, $1.50 each.
Ames’ Wood, 24 teeth, 70 cts. each. Warren (wood), 20 teeth,
50 cts.; 36 teeth, 80 cts. Ole Olsen (wood), 26 teeth................0+5 50
SUNLIGHT SASH. A double Sash with many advantages over
the ordinary single Sash; never has to be covered, retains the heat,
excludes the cold, glass slips in, no putty, easily repaired. 3x6 ft.,
unglazed, unpainted, each, $2.35; painted, one coat, $2.55 each;
painted, two coats, $2.70 each. 3x 6ft., glazed, and painted, $4.25
each, glazed and painted, 2 coats, $4.40 each. Add 25 cts. per glazed
sash for packing. Special prices on lots of 5 or more. Send for de-
scriptive circular.
SASH. Regular, 3 ft.1% in. by 6 ft., unglazed, $1.50; glazed.......... 3 25
TORCH(Ascestos)\n Horeaterpillars|-se-eseseseee sess teereseees ede te yeas 40
Perless. Kerosene ; will burn 1 hour..........2..cccseseee seeeeeereecereres 5°
THERMOMETERS. Dreer’s Special, $1.00; Dairy 25
Mine jyapanned sy o-\ne ser b | CtSeeLO-1 ees nsec anne cere san a 25
«“e “e
tested, 8-in., 60 cts.; 10-in., 75 ¢
Conservatory, porcelain scale, large figures......
Self-registering, tin case, $2.50; all porcelain........
Hot-bed or Mushroom, iron point, $1.00; brass point.. 4
Copper case, tested, 8-in., 85 CtS.; IO-1M ......-...0sccenerereeoeseenceaceneee ene I
86838
Thermometers shipped at purchaser’s risk.
STAKES, Square Tapering, painted green, the 3 to 6 feet are suitable
for Dahlias and large plants :
Each. Perdoz. Per roo. Each. Perdoz. Per 100
14 feet...f0. 02 fo 12 fio 85 314 feet...$0 05 go 50 $3 25
a. ocd 1S} 20 I 25 fA 8 as CO 60 4 00
2%e “03 30 2 SIP Gy EE ens 75 5 50
30 “04 40 3 00 (Gy BF ri) I 00 6 50
Plain, unpainted Dowels :
Length. Diameter. Per doz. Per 100. Per 1000.
42 inches. i $0 75 $5 75
(a. 80 6 00
Az) ose 5 I 25 9 50
36: fF a 75 5 75
Galvanized Steel, No. 10, Wire:
Per 100. Per 1000. Per too. Per tooo.
$5 00 $10 so
6 25 I2 00
7 75 13 00
g 00 14 25
Western Cane, 6 to 8 feet long, per 100, $1.00.
THE PENNSYLVANIA GEM LAWN CLEANER. This machine
will clean your lawn more thoroughly and quickly than three or four men
can do it with hand rakes, and greatly benefit the turf.
standing up straight and straightens up crab grass and other running weeds
so that they will be cut closer by the lawn mower and sooner destroyed.
Width, 24 inches. Price, $16.00. Send for descriptive circular.
——__—__——__
It leaves the grass
Write for Information on Fall Spraying.
RuzgBeR SPRINKLER,
STRAIGHT, 4 WATERING
GALVANIZED
Can,
TELEGRAPH TREE
PRUNER.
Brass SyrincE No. 5.
MATS. For hotbeds. Burlap (frostproof).
4ZOEXA7 ONC heSsLOMCONCIELESAS ace ceeseweesteerenssenesere «$I OO
76x76 ‘* ‘8 2 sashes.. - I 50
WIC ROSE one setae canvas.
40 x 76 inches, to cover 1 sash............
I 25
7 OVK57 0 es ee 2 Sashes .. I 75
Straw, for 1 sash, $1.00; 2 Sashes. . I 50
Rattan, 6x 6, foriobsashesie. Sse bons . 2 00
MOLE TRAPS. Reddick, $1.00; Olmsted’s..2110i.. 2... cc.ssecceeosers IZ 50
FLOWER POT LIFTER,
This ingenious pot lifter is a safeguard against broken Jardinieres, and
also water-soaked plants, as they can be easily lifted from the Jardiniere
with safety. Sizes to fit from 6-inch to 12-inch pots, made of brass wire.
Price, 15 cts. per pair.
‘NATERING CANS. Galvanized. Two qualities, heavy and light.
The heavy have brass tips and two copper-faced roses; the light has one
rose.
Light. Round (heavy). Oval. Light. Round (heavy). Oval.
4 qt.--.$0 40 $1 60 I0 qt... $o 70 $2 25 $2 60
eae ote 5° 1 85 $2 I0 12 qt... 80 2 60 2 85
ee 60 2 00 2 35 16 qt... go 3 15
WATERING CAN. Low greenhouse, galvanized, A- tsaseneeseeesesnes I 50
Window Garden. Light weight, painted Nile green. 2-qt., 50 cts.;
AC tePe SACtSssMO-G Uractrecstcccnarionaccesretnenectcusseesterst scr ettce tee eterse tee I 00
LAWN SHEARS. For cutting grass under fences, shrubs, etc.,
English, with two wheels, g-in. blades, $2.50 per pair; American...... 4 00
EDGING OR BORDER SHEARS. English, 8-in. blade, $2.00;
1c-in, blade, $2.50 per pair; with wheel, 8 in. blade, $2.50; 10-in.
blade, $3.00 per pair.
HEDGE. English, 8-in., $1.50; g-in., $1.75; 10-in., $2.00; 12-in...... 2 50
German, Notched, 8-in., $1.50; 9-in. , Rr. 753 IO-in........
HEDGE AND LAWN. Combination. Double cut 6
GRASS OR SHEEP SHEARS. English, 7%-in. blade, with
spring, $1.15; without spring, $1.00. American, 25 cts., 35 Cts., 50
cts. and 75 cts. per pair.
SHEARS (Pole Pruning). Telegraph, without Pole..................00e0+
Water’s, with Pole, 4 ft., 75 cts.; 6 ft., 85 cts ;
ro ft., gr. TORE SIN Une ccorcoeh CoLeetos eREO CEO
re (Hand Pruning). Dreer’s Special, g-in
OG French, 7-in., $1.25; 8-in. » $1.50; g-in..
oo Perfection, 7-in., $1.75; 8-in. , $2.00 ; g-in.. we 2 25
fs German, 1st quality, 8-in., $1. 00; g-in..... REZ)
Cy 2d g » 50 cts.; g-in 1-95
a Nickel, small, 85 cts.; lanes SHO EOE CUO LEER eee CD . 100
SPRAY SYRINGE. For insecticides. Tin, 50 cts.; I 00
SYRINGES. Brass, No. A, stream and spray, $2.25; No. C, Stream
and spray, $3 50; No. 2, stream and 2 sprays, $4.25; No. 3, stream
and 2 sprays, $5.50; No.5, stream and 2 sprays, $650; No. G,
stream and spray, curved neck, $4.25 ; No. H, spray ........ - 250
RAFFIA._ For tying plants and | basket making. Lb., 20 cts. 5 85
SAWS. Pruning. 14-in., 60 cts.; 16-in., 70 cts.; 18-in. , 80 cts.:
20-in., $1.00; 24-in I 25
mY Double edge, lightning, 16-in .............. 65
cf Adjustable Pole Tree Saw, 18-in. blade.. 75
STE WA Sei kO-1Nly 75)CtS ie 20-10ll pec saenued ethane aktre tt cnadeanesclesanewacess 85
TROWELS. American steel, 10 cts., 20 cts. and 25 cts. English
steel, 6-in., 40 cté.; 7-in.... 50
ae CLEVES ANGLE, =5-in., 15 cts. 5 5. aa
HAND-WEEDING FORK. ......cccccccccceecceetcecsssesceeeeeseeerenneees sco EAS
SCYTHES. English lawn, riveted back, best steel, 30, 32 and 34-in.,
$1.00; 36-in., $1.15; 38-in Banescevesnpamepe sua ine rn Ueuseapetssescrsstastecsoan 7% 25
Waldron, English lawn, 36 to 4o-in. ‘ 5 KS
American Lawn, 90 cts.; Bush, short.. hee OO
SCYTHE SNATH. Improved pattern ... 5 WE
oe STONE. Darby, ro cts.; English, 15 Reve 7)
WIRE TRELLIS. For training vines. 12-in., 20 ycts.; 25
CtS.; TB-iM., JO CtS.t Q4-1M. ceececseecseecensecercensecesececsssenseeeennees tes seneease 40°
WIRE POT HANGER. For 5 to 8-in. pots. Each, 5 cts.; doz... 50
AUTO-SPRAY. Holds 4 gallons; easily carried; one pumping will
spray 15 minutes. Galvanized iron, PA Gor bDLASSictvevestten-teoslusenesenen 6 75
Fitted up with Auto Pop Nozzle, €Xtra...c...ctsecsseeeenseeessneeen soeessees I oc
WEEDERS. Eureka (steel), 25 cts. ; Excelsior, ro cts. ; Lang’s, 25
cts.; Climax, 75 cts.; Mehler’s Garden, long handles. ta reat ae
RUBBER SPRINKLERS. Straight or bent neek, large, $1.00°
small, 50 cts. Postage, 1@ cts. extra,
iS
SHEAR
GRASS
ScYTHE.
DreEsr’s
SPECIAL
PRUNING
SHEAR.
Borper SHEARS.
Auto SPRAY.
"
Wire
Send for Circular of Spray Pumps and Spraying Materials.
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KerystonE WHEFLBARROW LEAF
Truck anp Lear RACK. Truck AND WATER BarRkEL. Rack ATTACHMENT. A
TRUCK WATER BARREL, LEAF RACK, Etc, ,
Indispensable in all gardens. All attachments fit the trucks, and can be attached or detached in an instant.
Truck and Water Barrel. Truck and Leaf Rack. Keystone Leaf Rack,
. 4 . - . 5 This can be attached to any size wheelbar-
Whe 1}-in. wu 1}-in. GINO So es sictk poetehe eee cee REO $11 00 Taye ade HOMONEIOIS GES, Its He AOR Gone
24-in. see tech fettcosteocsiesecestssiescevesss 11 75 | venient for gathering leaves, cut grass and
By ant a Ag aauncarl | 1 Salianengiim 12 50|Tubbish. One of these should be in use on
. = every small as well as large place. Ilas a
Barrel and Trunnions separate......... 3 00] Leaf Rack, alone............ 2.00. coseceeee 5 50| capacity of 10 bushels; ee of galvanized
Trunnions, per pail. ....... ...s0e -eeeeees 50 | Hand Cart Box, alone ................20+. 3 25 | wire, bolted toa wooden base. Price, $4.00.
DREER’S IMPROVED KEYSTONE CEDAR Machine made itree and\Plantihube> White cedae, printed green,
| bound ,with iron hoops rop handles, serving as hooks for carry
: PLANT TUBS. : . | poles, Iron legs. Removable perforated bottoms.
Made of white cedar, painted green, and bound with electric- No. Outside Diam. Inside Diam. Length of Stave. Each.
welded wire hoops, which ‘do not rust. Handles supplied with | 0, 97 in. 25 in. Aine Bil Be $5 25
the three largest sizes. Th, 25 in. 233 in. tralerseselensaetiecsees 4 75
No. Outside Diam. Inside Diam. Length of Stave. Each. 2s 23 in. PAL Sahay DOM aM sits .Gesrerseeeres 4 25
“AL iin 10 in. Pa) eerie er eerie $0 75 83, 21 in. 18? in. NSS) Pisceaceeses- ato, 00)
B, 123 in. 11 in. Wah es eee se 85 4, 18 in. 164 in. IGG bbe Weyereacceeacsco 2 90
C, 134 in. 12 in. Spies so eer 00 fi, 16 in. 143 in. WAL Spoccece Roe 2 60
D, 14} in. 13 in. eo bslSnerecceaarceeercaa 1 25 6, 14 in. 123 in. 1D Mitognagsceincto sco 2 10
E, 15? in. 14 in. WAGine seen ete 1 50 Us 13 in. 114 in. NOM sande cbs4ee conace 1 85
F, 163 in 15 in. M5 PM ees3) 59. ssyensssaes a avi) 8, 12 in. 10# in. QhiMic ven ousssseeecees 1 65
STANDARD FLOWER POTS. —Full inside measurement, height and width. Six at doz rates; 50 at 100 rates; 500 at 1000 rates.
Sizes. Sizes. Each. Doz. 100. 1000. | Sizes. Fach. Doz. 100.
ME TG rceessed ATa lees cca ste gs mre cece st E30) “GAN! ancose sl! BO deacane 912/37 | 8 in........ $0 11........$1 09.........$8 40
2 iN...-.... 465 hile cacccoes- epgaecce Dasa ek 1 88 14 85] 9g in......... 16 1 56a kee 12 00
24 m 5 IM... se eees ceecebice ODeceses 2 50. paseo ae) 80 Ovi 922 MOVIE Ms 16 20
23 in Pes A009} peer e A aces Silas 24 75 li 29 2 81 21 60
BB) Mees scarce Gime SONOS es. AOE acelB(b ete scree ee UOl |ieaeseonssasie istacy a ais PLGA RPREN | REDE is :
shane ut iieleeceecug. |e UErore nee PMicccoone LW accoore 44 00 | 12 in......... 40... 390... 30 00
4 in i ami OSeaF...: tSssececos G0 OSes 55) 00) 14 ime....<e.. RVsesceng 0, BW cedses066 60 00
Pot Stands, or Saucers. Wood Fibre Saucers. Wood Fibre Rolling Stands for
Sizes. Each. Doz. Sizes. Each. Doz. | sizes. Each. Don ives wa. Dye Heavy Plants.
4 in.....2¢.....$0 15 9 in.....8¢.....$0 62 | 4 in...... $0 09 ..... $1 00 10 in Bios Smt pees $1 55/12 in., for a 10-in. pot SESE er $0 60 each.
rene) 10 in....9... 78 | 2 i.----- MO Peeces We ND: UWA ate sec00 IS Peose WA MEE sho SOO SG EP) coos Bs TOES
Pega et ce eRe er ote Mee ino) eatin 22) 250) 16 ing © 14ine ae 90 «
Gir ee) Lee UL ne 2 ea rein oe 12! 125 16in...... spe 425: 18an., Oo W6-me Mf bes esaes 100 «
(Stoo Gao BL oe cas IE TN GB Sa cos ID cease Tl 86} — We} bs EW cross 5 WAN Tin, | STII, eases ce WO
Binw6%.. 47 14 in...25¢... 1 95| 9 in... 14... 1 45 ZENE Ans sca Ugo. ti
Wood Pulp Cut Flower Vases. Round Bulb or Lily Pans.
For displaying cut flowers. Neat, attractive and waterproof. Width. Height. Each. Doz. Width. Height. Each. Doz.
No. Diam. Depth. Each. Doz. No. Diam. Depth. Each. Doz. 6in. 3 in. $007 $0 68 12in. 6in. $0 25 $2 28
4 ees Hath $0 he 2 Sy i see 22in. $1 75 $21 00 Tin. 3 in. 08 78 WE ha 7 Ta 50 4 55
Lin. 10in. 5 0 11 5hin. 18in, 55 ~=666 00 : . : “
De Aa MORIN CN) Le OI) a ID? Lectin Ss tinaina (Dues “10N aese eeeS re OSes 1G seers ee a 2
3 4 in. 6in. 35 360 33 4 in. 12in. 45 480 Qin. 44 in. 15 1 30 18 in. 9 in. WL ef)
4 3 in. 4hin. al). SH) Z¥L es sine Ortrig 40 420] 10in. 5 in. 20 1 63
Glasses for Hyacinths.
Either tall or squat
shape, In g reen,
blue, clear or crys-
tal, 20 ets. each;
$2.00 per doz.
Glasses cannot bé
sent by mail,
Square Seed Pans. Square Wood Orchid Baskets
Each. Doz. Made of cedar and copper wire.
0 Each. Doz.
CEpAR TREE AND
Prantr Tus.
STANDARD H
FLower Pots.
== Dreer’s Keystone
Woop Fisre Roiiine STAND. PrLant Tus.
Woop Orcuip BAsKET. Burs or Lity Pan.
Send for Circulars of Jardinieres and Fern Dishes.
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FERTILIZERS FOR THE FARM, LAWN, GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE.
We keep only the highest grade.
Prices of Fertilizers subject to change without notice.
All Fertilizers f. 0. b. Philadelphia.
Dreer’s Peerless Plant Food. One of the best and most
carefully prepared odorless Plant Foods on the market. Being
entirely soluble it is very convenient to use in the house and con-
servatory. Can be used either in dry or liquid form. Put up in
3 and 1-lb. packages. Full directions for use with each pack-
age. Price, 15 and 25 cts.; by mail, 25 and 40 cts.
Dreer’s Peerless Plant Food (for Lawn and Garden).
May be applied at any time during the spring or autumn. 55 Ibs.,
25 cts.; 10 lbs., 40 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs.,
$3.00; 200 lbs., $5.00; ton, $45,00.
Pure Bone Meal (Baugh’s). For giving an immediate
effect. 3 lbs., 15 cts.; 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 lbs., 75 cts.; 50 lbs.,
$1.25; 100 lbs., $2.00; sack of 200 Ibs., $3.50; ton, $32.00.
Canada Hardwood Ashes. Excellent as a lawn dressing.
Apply late in the fall or early in the spring. 1000 to 1500 Ibs.
per acre. 50 lbs., $1.00; per bbl., $2.50; ton, $20.00.
Clay’s Fertilizer (Zmported). This valuable mixture is
recommended to all who wish to grow either fruit, flowers, or
vegetables io the highest perfection. Original bags of 28 Ibs.,
$2.00; 56 lbs., $3.50; 112 lbs., $6.50.
Pulverized Sheep Manure (Wizard Brand). This is
a pure natural brand and a most nutritious food for plants; one
of the best manures to mix with soil for potting plants—one
part manure to six parts soil—or for making liquid manure. 2
Ib., 15 c.; 5 Ib., 25 c.; 10 1b., 40 c.; 25 1b., 75 ¢.; 50 Ib., $1.25;
100 lb., $2.00; 500 Ib., $9.00; 1000 lb., $16.00; ton, $30.00.
Nitrate of Soda. 5 lbs., 25 cts.; 25 Ibs., $1.25; 50 lIbs.,
$2.00; 100 lbs., $3.75.
Tobacco Stems. An indispensable lawn covering for
winter. Imparts large quantities of ammonia and drives away
insects and moles. Bbl., $1.00; bale of about 250 lIbs., $2.00;
ton, $12.00.
INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES.
Ant Exterminator.
Aphis Punk. For fumigating.
$6.50,
Arsenate of Lead (Pure). For Elm-leaf beetle and cater-
pillars. 1 1b., 25 cts.; 5 lbs., 90 cts ; 10 lbs,, $1.65; 25 lbs.,
$3.75; 100 lbs., $14.00. 1 0z. to 1 gallon of water.
Bordeaux Mixture (Liquid). By simply adding water
and stirring it is ready for use. 1 qt., 40 cts.; 1 gal., $1.00;
5 gals., $4.50. One gallon will make one barrel liquid.
Bordeaux Mixture (Dry). For fungus diseases. Ready
for use by simply adding water, or use dry. 1-lb. box, 20 cts.;
makes 5 gallons spray; 5-lb. box, 90 cts.
Cattle Comfort. For insects on domestic animals. (Qt.
can, 45 cts.; gal. can, $1.15; 5-gal. can, $5.00.
Copperine (Paste). Ammoniacal solution of carbonate of
copper. Remedy against fungus, mildew, rust and black rot.
Lb., 25 cts., makes 15 gals. liquid; 5 Ibs., $1.00.
Copper Sulphate. For early spraying and making Bor-
deaux. Lb., 15 cts.; 10 Ibs., $1.25; 25 Ibs., $2.25.
Fairmount Weed Killer. Excellent for cleaning gravel
paths, drives and gutters of weeds, moss, etc. A great tabor-
saver. 4 gal., 75 cts.; gal., $1.25; 5 gals., $6.00; 10 gals.,
$11.00. One gallon makes 50 gallons treating liquid.
Fir Tree Oil Soap. For destroying mealy bug, scale,
aphis, red spider. (Not offensive.) 4 ]b., 25 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.
Grape Dust. For mould, mildew, or rust mites, either in
greenhouses or open air. 5-lb. pkg., 30 cts.
Hellebore. For all insects. + Ib., 10 cts.; } Ib., 15 cts.;
1 lb., 25 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.00.
Kerosene Emulsion (Liquid).
cts.; 1 gal., $1.00; 5 gals., 54.50.
Kerosene Emulsion (Paste). Ready for use by simply
adding water. 1-lb. can, 15 cts.; 5-lb. can, 60 cts.; 25-lb. can,
$2.50. One pound makes 10 gallons of spray.
Kil-O-Scale. The best San Jose scale remedy. 1 qt., 50
cts.; 4 gal., 75 cts.; 1 gal., $1.25; 5 or 10 gals., $1.00 per gal.
Special price by barrel. 1 gallon dilutes to 25 gallons of water.
Kil-Worm. Destroys ants and worms in Cricket grounds
and private lawns, snails in greenhouse and garden. Does not
injure grass. One gallon makes 50 gallons of liquid. 1 qt.
bottle, 65 cts.; 4 gal., $1.25; 1 gal., $2.00; 5 gals., $9.00;
bbl. of 45 gals., $1.75 per gal.
Lemon Oil. For all insects and scales. 3 pt., 25 cts.; pt.,
40 cts.; qt., 75 cts.; 4 gal., $1.25; gal., $2.00; 5 gais., $9.00.
Little’s Antipest. 1-qt. can, 60 cts.; }-gal. can, $1.00;
1-gal. can, $1.75.
Nico-Fume. The best nicotine fumigating paper.
24 sheets, 75 cts.; 144 sheets, $3.50; 288 sheets, $6.50.
Nico-Fume Liquid. A guaranteed 40 per cent. nicotine
solution for fumigating and spraying. 4 pt., 50 cts.; 1 pt., $1.50;
3 gal., $5.50; 1 gal., $10.50.
25 cts., 50 cts, and $1.00.
Box, 60 cts.; 12 boxes,
Concentrated, 1 qt., 40
Box of
Nicoticide. Fumigating compound. 1] pt., $2.50; 3 pt.
$1.25; 4 ozs., 70 cts.; vaporizing apparatus, 50 cts.
Nikoteen. An economical and powerful nicotine extract,
One part to 600 of water is sufficiently strong to kill all insects
except scale, for which use 1 to 400. Pt. bottle, $1.50.
Persian Insect Powder. For roaches, ants, fleas, etc.
+ Ib., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; 1 Ib., 50 cts.
Paris Green. 4 1b., 15 cts.; 1 lb., 30 cts.; 5 Ibs., $1.40.
Slug Shot (Hammond’s). One of the cheapest and best
powders for destroying insects. 5 lbs., 30 cts.; 10 Ibs., 60 cts.;
25 lbs., $1.40; 50 lbs., $2.75; 100 lbs., $5.00; 1-lb. carton,
15 cts.
Sulphur, Powdered. For mildew. 1 lb., 10 cts.; 5 Ibs.,
40 cts.; 10 lbs., 60 cts.; 50 lbs., $2.50; 100 lbs., $4.00.
Tobacco Dust. 1 Ib., 10 cts.; 5 Ibs., 25 cts.; 100 lbs.,
$3.50.
Tobacco Soap (Dreer’s). For plants, trees, cattle and all
insect infested animals. 4 lb., 25 cts.; 10 lbs., bulk, $3.00.
Tree Tanglefoot. (Caterpillar Paste.) A remedy against
caterpillars and all tree climbing insects. Apply around the
trunk of the tree a circle 8 to 5 inches wide. 1 lb., 30 cts.; 3
lbs., 85 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.65; 20 lbs., $4.80.
Whale Oil Soap. 1, 2 and 5 lbs., 20 cts., 35 cts. and 50 cts.
Worm Eradicator. For removing worms of any kind in
greenhouses and potted plants, etc., without injury to the most
delicate plants. Bottle, 50 cts. and $1.00.
Orchard Brand Spray Remedies.
Bordeaux Mixture Paste.
Fungus, Rust, Scale and all kinds of rot. When used on Peach
and Plum trees should be at half strength. Five ozs. to 1 gal.
of water is standard strength. 1 1b., 11 cts.; 2 lbs., 18 cts.; 5
Ibs., 40 cts.; 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 20 lbs., $1.35; 50 Ibs., $3.12.
Bordeaux—Arsenate of Lead Mixture. A combined
Fungicide and Insecticide. For Apple and Pear Trees, Potatoes,
Melons and Cucumbers. Three ozs. to 1 gal. of water. Apply
asaspray. 1 lb., 15 cts.; 2 lbs., 26 cts.; 5 lbs., 60 cts.; 10
Ibs., $1.15; 20 lbs., $2.15; 50 Ibs , $5.12.
Lime Sulphur Solution. A perfect Scale and Fungus
destroyer; special for Plum and Peach Trees, which need fall
and spring treatment; cures Peach leaf curl. Use during dor-
mant period. Protect the hands with gloves when applying.
Dilute with 10 parts of water. Apply with spray pump. 1 gal.,
75 cts.; 5 gals., $2.25; 10 gals., $3.75; half bbls., $7.00;
bbls. of 50 gals., $12.00.
Soluble Oil. An excellent Scale remedy. Specially good
for lawn trees and hedges, as it will not stain. Mixes perfectly
with water. Use during dormant period. Dilute with 15 to 20
parts of water. Apply with spray pump. 1 gal., $1.00; 5 gals.,
$3.65; 10 gals., $6.65; half bbl., 60 cts. per gal.; bbl. of 50
gals., 50 cts. per gal.
The supreme remedy against
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