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ENRY A.DREE 


1306 SPRING GARDEN ST. 


PHILADELPHIA, PA. 


General Directions to Customers 


1306 Spring Garden Street,. 
Philadelphia, January, 1926. 


The attention of our customers is respectfully called to the following directions, which 
will, if followed, be an aid to purchasers as well as ourselves: 


ORDER EARLY.—We aim to execute all orders as soon as received, but during the rush season from March to May 
delays are unavoidable, which, however, can be largely overcome by our patrons anticipating their wants and 
ordering and taking delivery of their requirements early. 


FORWARDING.—We deliver, postpaid to any Post Office in the United States, Vegetable and Flower Seeds in 
packets, ounces and pounds, except where otherwise noted in the Catalogue. Agricultural Seeds, _Implemenis, 
Fertilizers and other heavy and bulky goods are sent by Express or Freight at purchaser’s expense. 


Special instructions regarding the forwarding of plants will be found on page 119. 


All Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. For those of our cus- 
tomers who prefer to receive their goods by Parcel Post, we will be pleased to forward in this manner such Plants, 
Roots and Bulbs as can be sent in this way at the additional cost as noted on page 119 which must be added to 
the value of each order for Plants, Roots or Bulbs: = 


CANADIAN SHIPMENTS.—Flower Seeds are sent postpaid. All other goods are sent by Express or Freight, 
purchaser paying all charges. Patrons who wish to purchase Plants or Bulbs must secure a permit from the 
Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. Full instructions regarding same will be found on the Order Blank in this 
catalogue. 


LOCAL DELIVERY.—We deliver goods free in Philadelphia. We can also forward by Package System (Baggage 
Master) to points where this system is in operation, such goods as will be received by them at the following 
charges. Packages weighing when packed for shipment not over 10 pounds, 12 cts.; not over 25 pounds, 18 cts.; 
not over 40 pounds, 24 cts.; not over 55 pounds, 30 cts. 


PACKING.—No charge is made for boxes or packing on Express or Freight shipments nor for Delivery to Freight 
Depot or Express Offices in Philadelphia. 


SAFE ARRIVAL OF PACKAGES.—We guarantee the safe arrival of all goods sent by Express or Mail to points 
within the United States. If a package sent by Express or Mail is injured or lost we will replace it as soon as 
informed of the fact. Goods sent in any other way are solely at purchaser’s risk. Frequently 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 neces- 
sary to trace the goods. Claims for damage must be made on receipt of goods. We do not hold ourselves 
responsiole for failures after delivery of the goods in good condition. 


ERRORS.—We exercise the utmost care in filling orders striving to do a little more than we offer; yet in the press 
of business errors sometimes occur, in which event we wish to be promptly notified of the fact, and will make 
such corrections as will be satisfactory. Please keep copies of all your orders for comparison. 


REMITTANCES should be made by Post Office Money Order, Bank Draft, 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. Coin should not be sent by mail. 


CASH WITH ORDER.—Please send money with the order sufficient to cover the whole bill. We decline sending 
goods ‘‘Collect on Delivery’ unless remittance be made on account to guarantee acceptance. 


NAME AND ADDRESS.—Please remember to write on each order your NAME, POST OFFICE, COUNTY and 
STATE; also give number of street or P. O. Box as distinctly as possible; also the NEAREST EXPRESS 
OFFICE, or, if on a stage route, send us special directions. 


CATALOGUES.—We send our customers three catalogues annually, viz.: Garden Book in January, Midsummer 
Catalogue in June and Autumn Catalogue in September. Customers having more than one address will oblige 
by stating to which address they wish the Catalogues mailed. 


NON-WARRANT Y.— Most of the failures with seeds, plants and bulbs are due to causes entirely beyond our control, 
such as unfavorable weather or soil conditions, too deep or too shallow planting, ete., which renders it impossible 
for us to guarantee success, and although we take all possible care to supply only such goods as will, under 
proper conditions, produce satisfactory results, we still give no warranty as to description, quality or produc- 
tiveness 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. 


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; also that as few inquiries as possible be 
sent in during April and May, at which time we are overtaxed with the business which is necessarily crowded 
into these two months. 


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Order Sheet, 1926. HENRY A. DREER, pen: <pererca ms 


Henry A. Dreer, Inc., gives no warranty, express or implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter, of any Seeds, Bulbs or Plants they 
sell, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. 


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Amount Enclose Order, Draft, Postage Stamps or Cash 


In ordering Flower Seeds it is only necessary to put down the number of packets or quan= 
tity wanted and the catalogue number of the variety desired. All Flower Seeds are sent 
post-paid and are forwarded on receipt unless instructed to the contrary. 


State whether P. O. Order, Express Money $ 


PACKETS OR CATALOGUE PACKETS OR CATALOGUE PACKETS OR CATALOGUE 
QUANTITY NO. OF PRICE QUANTITY NO. OF PRICE QUANTITY NO. OF PRICE 
WANTED VARIETY WANTED VARIETY WANTED VARIETY 


QUANTITY WANTED ARTICLES WANTED PRICE 


NOTE—If Plants, Roots or Bulbs are wanted by Parcel Post, add to value of order to cover postage and special packing as 
under :— 
5 per cent. additional to the following States: Conn., Del., D. C.,Md., Mass., N.H., N. J., N. ¥., Pa., R. I., Vt., Va., W. Va. 


10 per cent. additional to the following States: Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., Ill., Ind., Ia., Kan., Ky., La., Me., Mich., Minn., Miss., Mo., 
Neb., N. C., N. D., Ohio, Okla., S. C., S. D., Tenn., Tex., Wis. 


15 per cent. additional to the following States: Ariz., Cal., Colo., Idaho, Mont., Nev., N. M., Ore., Utah, Wash., Wyo. 


DREER’S GARDEN BOOK 


for 1926 


EIGHTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL EDITION 


T HAS always been and will continue to be 
our aim to supply only the best grade of 
Seeds, Plants and Bulbs obtainable and by a 
strict adherence to the broad principle of 
giving all purchasers the fuli worth of their 
money has our business grown from a small 
beginning eighty-eight years ago to one of the 
largest and most complete Seed, Plant and 
Bulb Establishments in the World. 


For over fifty years we were located at 714- 
716 Chestnut Street, with a storage ware- 
house at 710 South Washington Square. These 
proving too small to take care of the steadily 
increasing volume of business, we acquired 
two years ago, our present location, 1304 to 
1310 Spring Garden Street, and erected there- 
on a modern building designed especially to 
meet our requirements. This gives us about 
54,000 square feet of space, which we believe 
will be sufficient to enable us to handle more 
expeditiously than ever the orders entrusted 
to our care. 


While we are organized and prepared to give 
the same prompt service to which our patrons 
are accustomed, we call special attention to 
the conditions which are peculiar to the Seed, 
Plant and Bulb business, in that the great 
bulk of the season’s business is crowded into 
a comparatively few weeks’ time in the spring 
of the year. Under these conditions it will 
greatly aid in preventing undue congestion if 
our customers will send in and take delivery 
of their orders as early in the season as 
possible. 


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THE NEw “DrEER BuItpinG,” 1306 Spring Garden Street. Philadelphia, Pa. 


Many of our customers have been on our mailing list for more than half a century and our business shows 
an increase every year, and we will spare no effort to handle every order entrusted to us, no matter how small 
or how large, in such a manner that will merit the continued confidence of the purchaser. 


We call your special attention to the notes regarding the ordering and forwarding of Plants on page 119. 


The ofterings of the various Departments will be found in this book in the following order: 


Pages 
Vegetable Seeds... ..................... 3to 45 
GrassiSeedti i sare abit es tie diiie conte 46to 48 
Lawn Grass............. poet ania ec 46 to 47 
ariniseedan nye eine cir Crs tem. ah 4 > 49 to 50 
FloweriSeed sae i Nene Map: wie, es 52 to 118 
Roses gen nim tae SANs ie 120 to 135 
Gladiolussein peri tee eee 136 to 138 
Dahliag ee asic) ote ee itis: come Sul 139 to 154 


- Pages 
Hardy Perennials........................ 168 to 187 
Shrubs ryt lester ae cul creed mete n nes! 198 to 202 
HardyGlimibers.) 5 .cceci2 bes bee. 203 to 206 
ledseiPlants iis in me ohne wate dunia te eee 206 
Aquaticss.c era. noe anes ences oats 207 to 209 
SmalliBruits,@3.4)0 305 bene eek. 210 to 211 
Vegetable Plants and Roots.............. 212 
Tools and Sundries....................... 213 to 224 


-FOR COMPLETE INDEX SEE PAGES 2 AND 3 


INDEX 


The common, popular or vulgar names included in this index have been compiled from the best American and English sources, 
but as two different plants often bear the same common name, it is well in ordering to use the names as given in the catalogue. 


Plants or Plants or Plants or Plants or Plants or 
Seeds Bulbs Seeds Buibs Seeds Bulbs Seeds Bulbs Seeds Bulbs 
Abelia, 19S | Calluna, 199 | Forget-me-not, 98 187 | Marvel of Peru, 95 Santolina, 192 
Abutilon, 63 Caltha, 173 | Forsythia, 200 | Matricaria, 95 178 Sanvitalia, 109 
Abyssinian Ban- Calycanthus, 199 | Four-O” Clocks, 95 Matthiola, 95 Saponaria, 109 193 
ana, $7 Campanula, 74 173 | Foxglove, 57, 85 177 Maurandia, 97 Satin Flower, 92 
Acanthus, 169 | Campion, ae 169, 186 | Funkia, 178 Meadow Rue, 195 | Saururus, 209 
Achilea, 63 169 | Canary Vin = 5 = Sage, 192 Saxifraga, 193 
Achimenes, 155 Candytuft, 56, 75, 3 182 | Gaiilardia, 88 179 © Sweet, 195 | Seabiosa, 110 193 
Aconitum, 63 169 | Canna, 5 158, 159 | Gas Picnt, 85 Megasea, 183 | Scarlet Runners, 110 
Acorus, 209 | Canterbury Bells, 4 173 | Gay Feather, 94 186 | Mertensia, 186 ‘Sage, 109 167 
Acrcclinium 63 Cardinal Climber, 82 Genista, 162 | Mesembryanthe- Schizanthus, 110 
Actinida, 203 “ Fiower, 95 is6 | Gentiana, 179 mum, 92 Screw Pine, 164 
Adam's Needie, 197 | Carnation, 76 174 | Geranium, 88 162, 179 | Michaelmas Sea Holly, 178 
Adlumia, 63 Caryopteris, 174 | Geum, 88 179} _ Daisies, 70 172| ‘ Lavender, 111 194 
Aegopodium, 169 | Cassia, 174 | Gilia, 88 Mignonette, 97 “ Pink, 65 171 
Aethionema 169 | Castor Oil 108 Gilliflower, iit ss Vine, 203 | Sedum, 193 
African Daisy, 65, 86 Celastrus, 204 | Gladiolus, 136, 138 } Milfoil, 63 169 | Sempervivum 193 
Agapanthus, 155 | Celosia, 77 Globe Amaranth, 89 Mimosa, 97 Senecio, 167, 193 
Ageratum, 63 _ | Centaurea, 78 174 | Globe Flower, 196 | Mimulus, 97 Sensitive Plant, 97 
Aglaonema, 155 | Cephalaria, 174 Thistle, 86 177 | Mirabilis, 95 Shasta Daisy, 79 174 
Agrostemma, 64 169 | Cerastium, 76 174 | Globularia, 179 | Momordica, 97 Shell Flower, 174 
Ajuga, 169 | Cercis, 199 | Gloriosa, 162 | Monarda, 187 | Shrubs, 198-202 
Akebia, 203 | Cestrum, 160 | Gloxinia, 89 163 | Money-wort, 186 | Sidalcea, 193 
Alkanet, 64 170 | Ckeiranthus, 76 Goat’s Beard, 194 | Monkey Flower, 97 Silk Oak, 89 
Allamanda, 155 | Chelone, 174 | Godetia, 89 Monkshood, 63 169 | Silphium, 194 
Aloysia, 116 155 | Cherry Pie, 92 164 | Golden Feather, 106 Montbretia, 187 | Silver Lace Vine, 205 
Althea, 198 | Chinese Lantern = Moss, 193 | Moonflower, 93 Smilax, lll 
Alyssum, 64 169 ant, 10 188 Rod, 194 | Moonpenny Snaketoot, 174 
Amaranthus, 64 __ | Chinese Wool- Gold Cups, 87 Daisy, 79 Snapdragon, 52, 65 155 
Amarylilis, 155 flower, 77 Gomphrena, 89 Moon-wort, Sneeze-wort, $0 180 
Amazon Lily, 161 | Chrysanthemum, 79 174, 176 | Gourds, 89 5 Morning g Glory,82, Ba Snow in Summer, Us 174 
American Senna, 174 | Cimicifuga, 174 | Grape Vines, 210 | Moss 189 | Solanum ll 
Amethyst, 72 Cineraria, 77 Grasses, 90 166, 180 Monee Pink, 189 | Solidago, 194 
Ammobium, 64 __ | Clarkia, 80 Grevillea, 89 Mourning Solomon’s Seal, 191 
Amorphophallus 155 | Clivia 160 | Gypsophila, 90 179 Bride, 110 Southernwood, 171 
Amsonia, 170 | Clematis, 175, 204 | Halesia 200 | Mugwort, 171 | Speedwell, 115 196 
Ampelopsis, 64 203 | Cleome, 80 Hardheads 174 | Mullein Pink, 64 169 | Spider-wort, 196 
Anacharis, 209 | Clerodendron, 160 | Hare-bell, 74 173 | Musa, 97 Spiraea, 194, 201 
Anchusa, 64 170 | Clethra, 199 | Heather. 199 | Musk Plant, 97 St. John’s-wort, 182 
Andromeda, 198 | Climbers, 203, 206 | Hedge Plants, 206 | Myosotis, 98 187 | Stachys, 194 
Anemone, 64 170 | Cobaea, 80 Helenium 90 180 | Myriophyllum, 209 | Star-wort, 172 
Antennaria 170 | Cockseomb, 77 Helianthemum, 92 180 : Statice, 111 194 
Anthemis, 65 170 | Coleus, 80 Helianthus seen o isi | Nandina, 201 | Stephanandra, 201 
Anthericum, 155,171 | Columbine, 66 171 } Helichrysum 9 Nasturtium, 99 Stephanotis 167 
Anthurium, 155 | Coneflower, 108 192] Heliopsis, ~ 92 181 Nelumbium 116 209 | Stevia, 111 
Antigonon, 155 | Conyallaria, 175 | Heliotrope 92 164 | Nemesia, 98 Stigmaphyllon 167 
Antirrhinum, 52, 65 155 | Convolvulus, 82 Helmet Flower, 63 169 Nepeta 187 | Stocks, 111 
Aquarium Plants, 209 | Coral Bells, 62 481 |pome scans 1g] | Nicotiana, 98 Stokesia, 114 195 
Aquatics, 209 | Corchorus, 199 | Hepatica 180)| Ae 187 | Stone-crop, 193 
Aquilegia, 66 171 | Coreopsis, so 175 | Hesperis. 114 Nigella, 98 Strawberries, 211 
Arabis, 65 171 | Cornflower, 78) sel irreneneras 92 181 | Norfolk Island . | Straw Flower, 91 
Aralia, 198 | Cornus, 199 } Hipise 92, 164, 181 _ Pine, 155 | Sunflower, 91 181 ~ 
Araucaria, 155 | Gosmos, 81 160 Us, » 20%) 530 | Nymphaea, 116 207, 208 | Sun Plant, 106 
Arctotis, © 65 Cotoneaster, 199 | Hollyhock: 93 182 Cnothera, 187 | Sun Rose, 92 180 
Argemone, 66 Cowslip, 82 191 | Honesty. & 92 rz Old Maid 116 Sweet Alyssum, 64 
Aristolochia, 203 |} Grane’s Bill 179 Honeysuckle 205 Man. 171 Peas, 59, 0, 
Armeria, 65 171 | Crape Myrtle 164} Hop Vine, 305 | “| Woman, 171 112-114 
Artemisia, 171 | Grataegus, 199 | HOP bie lant, 97 Oswego Tea, - 187| ‘{ Rocket, 114 
Asclepias, 172 | Creeping Jenny, 186 | oul 205 “Sultan, 78 
Asparagus, 66 156 | Groton, : 1601] grumnemnannine 198 Pachysandra, iss} _ ‘ William,61,115 195 
Aspidistra, 155 | Crowfoot, 192) ber sacithusee 164 Panted Daisy, 79 Sword Lily, 136-138 
Asphodelus, 172 | Cup Flower, 187 | Hyacinth Bean, 86 “" “Tongue, 109 Symphoricarpus, 202 
Aster, 53, 54, 67-70, 156, 172 Cups and Saucers va . 163, 200 Palms, 165 | Syringa, 202 
Astilbe 172 P 80 Hydrangea, 3, 200 | Dandanus 164 
S > f Vine, Hypericum, 182, 201 oD Tagetes, 114 
Aucuba, 156 | Cyclamen, 82 Pansy, 100 TY | loa 202 
Aubrietia, 71 173 | Cynerus, 160, 209 | Tberis, 75, 92 182 Papaver, 104-106 187 | Tasse Flower 72 
Auricula, rf Cypress Vine, 82 ~ | Ice Plant, 92 Papyrus, 209 | Texan Pride,’ 102 
Avens, 8 179 5 = : Immortelle 117 Pardanthus 188 | Thalia 209 
Azalea, 156, 198 | Daisy, 72,79 172,191 Impatiens, 94 Parrot Feather, 209 Thalictrum, 195 
Baby’s Breath, 90, 179 | Dahlia, 83 139-154 Incarvillea, 182 | Passiflora, 164 Thermopsis, 195 
Bachelor's But: Datura, 85 Indian Pink, 84 Pennisetum, 90 166, 180 | Thorough Wort, 87 178 
72.8 Day diy oo 43h “Shot, 75 158, 159 Bentstemon, 102 166, ED le Thrift, 65 171 
elphinium, eony, 
pallpoa F ine, ios aot | Beetiae 199 | Ths 83 183,185 | Periwinkle, 116 167, 197 | tpUmperei® 11918 
Balsam e, 71 Deutzia, 200 Ismene, "464 | Petunia, 101 166 | Tigridia’ 167 
Balsam Apple, 97 Devil- ava Snes 68 Ivy, 164, 205 Thad etphus, ae Torch Lily, 115 196 
Bapisias 2k ~—sg7g | Dianthtis, 84, 85. 177, 190 | Jacob's Ladder, 103 191 | Phtox 102 189,180 | Tradeeantia, =» ~—=«196 
Barberry, 199, 206 } Dicentra, BiG) ue Xen C3 ae Phylldcactus, 166 | Trailing Myrtle, 197 
Barren-wort, 177 | Dictamnus, 85 Temisilcns : Physalis, 103 188 | Tree Celandine, 72 173 
Basket Flower, _78 Didiscus, 86 Ch 411 Physosteaia, 402 188 | Trillium, 196 
Beard-tongue, 102 1gg | Dieffenbachia, 160 ee 90 Pinks, 84, 85 177, 190 | Tritoma; 115 196 
Bear's Breech, 169 | Dielytra, Ee ae Boos t 64 Plantain Lily, 178 | Troltius, 196 
Bee Balm 187 } Diervilla, 199 | Joseph's Coa 909 | Platycodon, 103 191 | Tropaeolum, 75, 99 
Begonias, 71 157 | Disitaiis, 57, 85 1Uz | Tussiaca, Plumbago, 166, 191 | Trumpet Vine, 203 
Bellflower, 74, 173.191 | Dimorphotheca, 86 Kenilworth Ivy, 94 Plume Poppy, _72 173 | Tuberoses 167 
Bellis 72 173 | Dolichos, 86 King’s Spear, 172 | Polemonium, 103 191| Tunica, ” 115 196 
Belvidere 94 Doronicum, 177 | Koehia, 94 Polyanthus, 103 Typha, 209 
Berberis, 199, 206 | Dracaena, 86 161 | Kudzu Vine, 103 206 | Polygcnatum, 191 3 0. 209 
Bergamot “187 | Dragocephalum 177 | + aay Slipper at Polygonum, 191, 205 | Umbrella Plant, 160, 
ignonia, | 203 | Drop-wort, On ee 164 | Pomegranate, 166 | Valeriana, 115 197 
ishop’s Weed 169 | Dusty Miller, 77, 78 Tan teun ros Pontederia, 209 | Vallisneria, 209 
Bitter Sweet Vine 204 | Bichhornia 209 | Larkspur, 57, 83, 94 475 | Poppy, 104-106 187 | Verbena, 116 155 
Blackberries, 210 | Echinocystis, 86 Lathyrus. 205 | Portulaca, 106 Verbascum 197 
Blanket Flower, 88 179 | Echinops 86 177 | Lavandula, od 186 | Potentilla, 103 191 | Veronica, 415 Boe 
Blazing Star, 94 186 | Blephant’s Ear 160 | Lavatera 94 Pot Marigold, 73 Viburnum, 202 
Bleeding Heart, 177 | Elsholtzia , 200 | Lavender 94 186 | Prickly Poppy, 66 Victoria, 207 
Blue-bonnet, 110 193 | Enkianthus, 200 “ ’ Cotton 192 | Primula, 107 191 | Vinca, 116 167, 197 
‘* Bottle, 78 Epimedium 177 | Lead-Wort, ; 191 | Prince's Feather, 64 Viola, 100 197 
“Spiraea, 174 | Epiphyllum, 161 | Lemon Verbena, 116 155 | Privet, 201, 206 | Virginia Creeper, 203 
Bluets, 78 Erigeron 177 | Liatris, 94 186 | Prunus, 201 | Virgin’s Bower, 204 
Blue Lace Flower 86 Eryngium, 178 | Ligustrum, 201, 206 | Pueraria, 103 206 | Vitex, 202 
Bocconia, 72 173 | Erysimum, 86 Lilae, 202 | Punica, 166 | Vitis, 206 
Boltonia, 72 173 | Eschscholtzia, $7 Lilium, 185 | Pyrethrum, 106 191 | Wake Robin, 196 
Boston Ivy, 64 203 | Eupatorium, 87 178 | Lily of the Nile, 155 | Pyrus, 201 | Wallflower, 76, 116 197 
Bougainvillea, 156 | Euphorbia, 87 178 | Lily of the Valley, 175 | Ragged Sailor, 78 Water Lilies, 116 207-209 
Bouncing Bet, 109 193 | Bucharis, — 161 | Limnanthemum, 209 | Ranunculus, ° 192 | Water Hyacinth, 209 
Boussingaultia, _, 203 | Evening Primrose, 187 | Limnocharis, 209 | Raspberries. 210 Snowflake, 209 
Boxwood, 156, 206 | Everlasting, 63, 64, Linaria, 94 Red-hot Poker, 115 196|_‘* Poppy, 209 
Bracbycome, 72 91, 107, 117 Linum, 95 186 | Reseda BO 7, Wax-work, 204 
Browallia, -. 72 Everlasting Pea, 94 205 | Lobelia, 95 186 | Rhodanthe 107 Weigelia, 202 
Buddileia, 199 | Ryonymus, 200, 204 | Loniceras, 201 | Rhodotypus, 201 | Wild Cucumber 
Bugle, 169 | Exochorda 200 | Loose-strife 95 186 | Rh 501 | Vin 86 
Bugloss, 64 170 ; Lotus ae eent6 209 | Ricint 108 wild Garden 
Buttercup, 192 | Fairy Lily 167 | Fove-in-a-Mist, 98 emus, Flowers, 117 
Butterfly Flower,110 “~ Wallflower, 86 “"« put 71 Robinia, 201 | windflower, 64 170 
Shrub, 199 | False Chamomile, 72 173 Ludwigia , 9209 | Rock-cress, 65, 71 TiAl || Wate 306 
“ Weed, Be “ Dragon-head, 102 188 THpins%e 95 136 | “ -rose, 92 180 | woodbine 205 
Cahomba, ~_ Indigo, 173 | Tychnis, 95 186 | Romneya, 192 | Wood Lily. 196 
Cactus, 161 168 Farfugium, 161 | VSsimachi 186 | Roses, 120-135 H 
Gacalia, 72 Ferns, 87/162, 178) pear 95 is¢ | Rosmarinus, 107 199 erate um, 117 
Caladium, 160 | Feverfew, 95 17 Ales aap Roundheads, ~ 174 | Yarri 63 169 
Calceolaria, 72 Ficus, 161 | Madiera Vine, 203 | Rubber Plant, 161 | Youth and Old 
Calendula, 73 Fittonia, 161 | Mad-wort, 64 169 | Rudbeckia, 108 192| Age, 61, 62,117,118 167 
California Poppy 87 Flame Flower, 115 196 | Mallow, 94 173, 181 5 - yoece 197 
Calimeris 173 “Nettle, 80 Malva 186 | Sagittaria, 209 79 
Calla, 157 | Fleur-de-Lis, 93 183, 185 | Marguerite, 65 170 | Salpiglossis, 109 167, 
i 7 M ld, 96 Salvia, 108, 109 167, 192 ireren 
Calliopsis, 73 Flora’s Paint arigo 9 cs "117, 118 167 
Callirhoe. 173 Tus) 72 Marsh Mallow, 92 182 | Sambucus 201 | Zinnia,61, 309 
Callicarpa, 199 | Floss Flower, 63 Marsh Marigold, 173 | Sansevieria, 167 | Zizania, 


(2) GARDEN TOOLS, FERTILIZERS, INSECTICIDES AND SUNDRIES, pages 213 to 224, 


Seeds Plants 
49 


Alfalfa, 

Anise, 33 
Artichoke, 11 212 
Asparagus, 4, 11 212 
Balm, 33 

Barley, 49 

Basil, Sweet, 33 


Beans, Garden,4, 9, 
12; 13, 14, 15 


Beet, 4, 9, 16, 17 

Beet, Sugar, 17 

Bene, 33 

Bird Seeds, 45 

Borage, 33 
Broccoli, 17 

Broom Corn, 49 

Brussels Sprouts, 17 212 
Buckwheat, 49 
Cabbage, 4,9,18,19 212 
Caraway, 33 
Cardoon 19 

Carrot, 9, 20, 49 
Catnip, 33 
Cauliflower, 4, 21 212 
Celeriac, On 

Celery, Gh ty 

Chervil, 19 

Chicory, 5, 20 

Chives, 212 
Clover, 47, 49 
Collards, 25 
Coriander, 33 

Corn, Field, 49 

Corn, Pop, 25 


Corn, Sweet, 5, 24, 25 


Corn Salad, 25 
Cress, 25 
Cucumber, 23 


Cumin, 

Dandelion, 5, 26 
Dill, 33 
Egg Plant, 26 
Endive, 26 


Fennel, Florence,9 
Fennel, Sweet, 33 
Finocchio, 9 
French Endive, 5, 20 


Garlic Sets, 35 
Grasses, Lawn, 46, 47 
Grasses, Pasture, 


etc, 48 
Herbs, 33 
Hop Vine 
Horehound, 33 
Horseradish, 
Johnson Grass, 50 
Kaffir Corn, 50 
Kale, 27 
Kohl Rabi, 8, 27 
Lavender, 33 
Leek, Di; 
Lettuce, 8, 9, 28, 29 
Maize, Milo, 50 
Mangel Wurzel,49 
Martynia, Si 


Melon, Musk, 6, 30, 31 
Melon, Water, 32 
Millet, 50 
Mushroom 


Spawn, 31 


Prizetaker Onion 


578 The large size and handsome appearance of 
this Onion makes it equally desirable for the 
home garden or for market. It is strictly ‘‘fancy,” 
and is found on fruit stands during the fall, where 
it is sold as Spanish Onion, and is the onion 
grown for exhibition at Shows and County Fairs. 
The true Prizetaker Onion is globe-shape, has 
pale yellow skin and white flesh, which is very 
mild and of delicate flavor. 
as the large Onions are grown the first year from 
seed sown during the spring, thus making it a very 
desirable Onion for the home garden. 
good variety of Onion for sowing under glass in 
February for transplanting, and when started in 
this manner immense bulbs can be raised to 

transplanting method 

improves their keeping qualities. 


perfection. This 


212 


212 
212 


212 
212 


No sets are required, 


This is a 


also 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 


4 oz., 35 cts.: oz., 60 cts.; +1b., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 
Qrder Vegetable Seeds by the 


number preceding each variety. 


Mustard, 
Oats, 50 
Okra, 32 
Onions, 3, 6, 33, 34 
Onion Sets, 35 
Parsley, 6535 
Parsnip, 35 
Peas, Field, 50 
Peas, Garden, 6, 8 
36, 37, 38 
Pennyroyal, 33 
Pepper, , 39 
Peppermint, 33 
Potatoes, 38 
Potatoes, Sweet, 
Pumpkin, 40 
Radish, 7, 8, 40, 41 
Rape, Essex, 50 
Rhubarb, 43 


Romaine Salad, 29 


Seeds Plants 
32) 


212 


212 
212 


212 


212 


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INDEX OF VEGETABLE SEEDS AND PLANTS, LAWN AND AGRICULTURAL SEEDS 


Seeds Plants 
33 


Seeds Plants 


Rosemary, 33 212 
Rue, 33 
Ruta Baga, 9, 45 
Rye, 50 
Saffron, 33 

age, 33 212 
Salsify 42 
Savory, Summer, 33 
Savory, Winter, 33 
Scorzonera, 42 
Sea Kale, 27 
Soja Beans, 50 
Sorghum, 50 
Sorrel, 43 

. Spearmint, 212 
Speltz, 50 
Spinach 7, 43 
Squash 7, 42 
Sudan Grass, 50 
50 


Sugar Cane, 


Seeds Plants 
Sunflower, 
Russian, 45 
Sweet Marjoram, 33 
Swiss Chard, 8, 17 


Tansy, 33 212 
Tarragon, 212 
Teosinte, 50 

Thyme, Broad- 

leaf English, 33 212 
Thyme, French, 

Summer, 3g 
Tobacco, 50 
Tomato, 8, 44, 45 212 
Turnip, 9, 45 
Vegetable 

Marrow, 42 
Vetch, 50 
Wheat, 50 
Witloof, 5, 20 


Wormwood, 


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Pees AAU HA SPECIALTIES VEGETABLE SEED 


Mary Washington Asparagus 
y Ss P s Es 


12 This is a selection from the Washington showing a marked improvement in every 
respect. It is much larger than the ordinary strain and is slightly earlier. The tips 
are very compact and are a rich purplish-green and the whole stalk, from base to tip 
is remarkably tender. Pkt., 20 cts.; } oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; ¢1b., $1.50; lb., 
$5.00. 


Dwarf Golden Carmine Wax Bean 
70 A new bean of the Horticultural type, which can be used either as a snap or shell | 
bean. When mature, the large seed is excellent for baking. Ready for the table as | 
a snap bean in about 60 days, and asa shell bean about 10 days later. Atallstages — 
the pod is stringless and tender. Pods are large, broad, long and golden yellow, 
splashed with carmine, and seed is large kidney-shaped, buff colored, and mottled. 
Pkt., 15 cts., postpaid. 3 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 1bs., $3.50. 


Dreer’s Wonder Bush Lima 
111 Very desirable on account of earliness, productiveness and its fixed habit of growing | 
in the dwarf or bush form. The plants are of strong, upright growth, and are com- | 
pletely covered with large pods, many of which contain four beans fully as large 
as those of the pole limas. The beans are flat and broad and are superior in flavor 
to the round thick seeded varieties. One enthusiastic customer wrote that we 
might well call it 
“Wonder,” be- 
cause it could 
be planted as 
late as May 30, 
and would yield 
bountiful crops. 
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Dreer’s Special Crosby’s Egyptian 
Beet 


145 This special selection of extra early Beet is as great an im- 
provement over the ordinary Crosby Egyptian as the latter 
variety is over the old-time Egyptian Blood Turnip Beet and 
is valuable both for the private gardener and the amateur, on 
account of its reliability to produce a uniform crop of best 
quality. In the production of this seed, selection is not only 
made for shape, but also for extreme earliness and high quality. 
The skin is very smooth, bright red and flesh-vermillion, very 
sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ¢1b., 50 cts.; Ib., 
$1.75. 


Wong Bok Chinese Cabbage 


222 Of the approximately ten varieties of Chinese cabbage which 
we know, this is easily the most worth-while. It really is not a 
cabbage but a Mustard, forming a compact, elongated, tightly 
folded head. Well grown heads of Wong Bok will weigh 
from 5 to 8 lbs. and are good all the way through. They are 
delicious served as a salad with a French dressing, or served 
like Cold Slaw, with Mayonnaise. The green portion of the 
leaves may also be served like Spinach, while the heavy 
midribs with a boiled dressing are very palatable like Swiss 
Chard, or Asparagus. Wong Bok is entirely self folding and 
the heads need no tying up or blanching of any kind. Especially 
valuable as an early Fall vegetable. Should not be sown 
before August 1. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 3 
Ib., $1.50. 


Dry-Weather Cauliflower 


256 A fine variety of Cauliflower, especially adapted for growing 
in the open ground in sections subjected to long, dry seasons, 
as it will grow well and produce the finest heads in spite of the 

_lack of moisture, which is required by other sorts. The heads 
grow to a large size, are very solid, pure white and of delicious 
flavor. It is not suited for forcing or growing under glass, but 
it will prove valuable in the Southern States, where the climate 
is hot and where long seasons of dry weather are experienced. 
Pkt., 25 cts.; 3 0z., $1.75; 4 0z., $3.00; oz., $5.50. 


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Dreer’s New Extra Early Sugar Corn 


*‘*+Independence’’ 

327 The chief objections to most of the extra earlies have been 
that high quality has been lacking and the ear too small and 
too loosely covered. These drawbacks we have now over- 
come, and we now offer for the first time this delicious corn 
which will produce ears equal in quality to the best of the 
later maturing sorts. On stalks averaging 33 feet high, 2, 3 and 
sometimes 4 large ears are produced. These ears are 7 to 8 
inches long, with 8, 10 or 12 rows of plump, milky grains of 
surprising sweetness. It matures in 60 days, and is a week or 
ten days earlier than White Cory, which has up to now been 
the best quality corn among the extra earlies. Pkt., 15 cts., 
postpaid; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 55 cts.; 2 Ibs., $1.00; 10 lbs., 
$4.50. 

Witloof Chicory, or French Endive 


300 Seeds should be sown outdoors in rows two feet apart just like 
those of any other root crop. As a matter of fact the culti- 
vation of the plants is very much like that of carrots or parsnips, 
the young plants should be thinned out to stand 4 to 5 inches 
apart in the row, depending entirely on the richness of the soil. 
Cultivate like any other root crop, and if a seed stalk should 
appear here and there, simply cut it out. 

Along end of October, before heavy frosts do damage, dig up 
the roots which in good soil will grow to be 12 inches long by 3 
inches in diameter at the crown. They somewhat resemble a 
well grown parsnip. Cut off the tops to within an inch of the 
crown of the plant. Trim the roots at base so that altogether 
they do not exceed 8 inches in length. Secure a strong box 
12 to 14 inches deep, laying it on the side and packing your 
trimmed roots in it layer fashion. Fill in with soil or sand and 
place in the cellar. Build up the sides of the box 6 or 8 inches 
and fill in with dry leaves, shavings, excelsior, or any other 
material of that sort. Water about once a week. Roots 
treated in this fashion about November 1st will yield beautiful 
creamy white sprouts of delicious salad in time for Christmas 
dinner. If when cutting care is taken not to cut into the crown, 
new shoots will be sent up by the roots throughout the winter. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 


GOLDEN PLUME CELERY 


Golden Plume Celery 
274 A large early Celery of superfine quality and appearance. 
Large heavy stalks with a full, solid heart of golden yellow, 
easy to blanch, a good keeper, and always of the crisp, brittle 
and nutty quality so much desired. This with our special 
strain of Originator’s Golden Self Blanching, shown in color 
on page 8, we consider the two finest Golden Celeries in 
cultivation. Pkt., 25 cts.; 4.0z., $1.75; 40z., $3.00; oz., $5.50. 


Emperor Celery 
259 A very special strain of late keeping Celery for winter use. 
Of dwarf type averaging 18 inches in height, with thick white 
stalks and large, solid, pale yellow heart. Very crisp, with no 
stringiness, and of splendid flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 30 
cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; + 1b., $1.75. 


Broad-Leaved Dandelion 

401 The Dandelion until recent years had been known only as a 
troublesome weed, but it has now been so greatly improved 
that it is now recognized as a most healthful early spring 
vegetable, eaten either raw as salad, or cooked and served like 
greens. Our strain of Broad-leaved Dandelion produces large 
bushy plants, with broad, succulent leaves of a slightly bitter 
flavor. Quality is considerably improved by blanching the 
plants, which can be done by covering them with leaves or 
other litter, although boarding up like celery or covering with 
inverted boxes will give better results. Pkt., 15 cts.; } 0z., 
60 cts.; oz., $1.00; + 1b., $3.00. 


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Muskmelon 
Early Knight 


495 Liberal producer of medium-sized 
melons of a truly delicious flavor 


and aroma. It is earlier than 
Rocky Ford and more oval in 
shape, with thicker netting. Its 
attractive appearance makes it 
distinctly suitable either for home 
use or for exacting markets. The 
vines make a healthy growth and 
produce a number of fruits which 
lie close to the centre of the hill as 
shown in illustration. Skin deep 
green turning to golden when 
ripe, flesh bright green blending to 
light pink near the centre. A 
splendid melon for the more 
northerly States. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; % lb., 50 cts.; lb., 


$1.75. 


Ideal Yellow Globe Onion 


572 An exceedingly handsome yellow Onion of medium size. 
Its general characteristics stamp it as the best main-crop 
variety of its type, and we are pleased to offer it, feeling sure 
that it will fully satisfy all who desire to grow large Onions 
from seed. The bulbs are true globe-shape, with skin of a 
pleasing yellow color, flesh white and of a mild flavor and it is 
an excellent keeper. It is not the ordinary Southport Yellow 
Globe, but is superior, much more productive, and we espe- 
cially recommend it for planting in the home garden. Seed 
crop almost a total failure. Pkt., 10} ctsis) 33102-,) 39cts-: 
oz., 60 cts.; % lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 


Southport White Globe Onion 


584 A well known and popular standard sort, of med- 
ium size and perfect shape. The bulbs are pure 
white and of a very mild flavor, also are very good 
keepers. The flesh is remarkably 


firm and_ solid. It is an 
enormous yielder, and very 
attractive. Seed crop almost a 


total failure. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 
oz., 40 cts.; 0z., 75 cts.; + Ib., 
$2.75; lb., $10.00. 


Dreer’s Dwarf 
Perfection Parsiey 


600 Easily the most perfect strain 
of this fine and most valuable 
Parsley. The habit is regular 
and compact, and the exquisite- | 
ly fine and prettily curled leaves f 
are set so closely that the form 
of the plant is almost semi- 
globular. The color is a won- 
derful bright pea-green, and 
flavor surpasses all other Pars- Ya 
ley. This variety combines the \4 
quality of a fine culinary herb 
with that of a beautiful deco- 
rative plant, and is equally 
valuable for garnishing pur- 
poses and border. Pkt., 10 
Ctsis10z5)-20)cts:; 3 1b_; 60ictsi5 
Ib., $1.50. 


Muskmelon 
Hoodoo, or Hearts 
of Gold 


505 The vines make a strong and 
vigorous growth, which makes 
them remarkably disease-resistant 
and subsequently prolific of de- 
lightfully flavored fruits. The 
Melons are of medium size, round, 
and present a fine attractive ap- 
pearance. The rind and flesh are 
very firm, the skin is thickly 
netted, and the flesh a rich, deep 
orange color, fine grained with a 
very small seed cavity and of re- 
markable sweetness and spicy 
flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
iIb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 


EarL_y KNIGHT OR SWEET AIR MUSKMELON (Just as it grows) 


Early Eight-Weeks Pea 


628 Our grower writes to us concerning this new Pea as follows: 
“For the private gardener, who demands a first early dwarf 
Pea of good quality, the Early Eight-Weeks is very desirable.”’ 
In our Pea Trials, it was ready for picking before any of the 
other extra early varieties and the quality all that could be 
asked for in a smooth extra early Pea. The vines were very 
dwarf, growing only 12 to 15 inches in height and loaded with 
the well filled pods, which were quite large in size for so early 
a variety. The pods should be picked from vines while they 
are in a young state of growth, at which time the peas are 
exceedingly tender and of a most delicious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts., 
postpaid. 3 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 Ibs. $3.50. 


Laxtonian Pea 

649 The ideal variety for the small home garden where 
space is at a premium. Laxtonian grows but 18 
inches high, but the vines are exceedingly vigorous 
and produces the largest pods of any extra early 
sort. Pods average 4 inches long and 
are uniformly well filled with 8 deep 
green, large peas, of delightful flavor. 
Ready for gathering within 70 days 
from the time seeds are sown, and 
since it is quite hardy it may be 
planted about the same time as 
the still hardier smooth-seeded 
varieties. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. 
2 1b., 25 cts.; Ib., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 85 
cts.; 10 lbs., $4.00. 


Potlatch Pea 


682 One of the best main crop vari- 
eties. The vines grow to a 
height of about 24 inches; 
foliage is a healthy dark green 
color, and the crop matures in 
about 80 days. The pods, which 
are borne in pairs, are long, 
dark green and well filled with 
large Peas. Because of its great 
productiveness and fine quality 
the “Potlatch” will surely please 
all who plant it. Pkt., 10cts., 
postpaid. 4 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 45 
cts; 2 lbs., 80 cts; 10 lbs., $3.75. 


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Dreer’s New Pepper ‘‘Rainbow’’ 


734 


732 


818 


A most interesting, ornamental, and at the same time practical 
addition to the varieties now offered. The fruits are long and 
conical in shape, and from the early green, the color passes 
into white, then to a golden yellow, and finally to a brilliant 
scarlet. The plant is unusually prolific, consequently bearing 
fruits in the different stages of development, and the effective 
contrast of rich colors is very:striking. The quality of the 
fruit is very high, being thick fleshed and very mild flavored. 
Stock limited. In packets only, 25 cts. 


Pimiento Pepper 


The sweetest Pepper grown, as it does not contain the slightest 
trace of fieriness. The plants are productive and Peppers 
medium size and of a shape which is desirable for filling, pre- 
pared in which manner they are delicious. It may also be 
used in salads and for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; 


oz., 65 cts.; + lb., $1.90. For Plants, see page 212. 


Dreer’s Earliest 
White Olive Radish 
The beautiful shape and quick growth make this Radish the 
most desirable of the white olive-shaped sorts. It may be 
grown in the garden, or used for forcing, and in either case 
will produce Radishes of a size suitable for use in a very short 
time. In fact we believe it to be the earliest white olive- 
shaped Radish in existence, and are quite sure that it will 
please all who plant it. The skin is an attractive, transparent 
ivory-white and the flesh sparkling white, very crisp, tender 
and juicy. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; +1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 


DREER’S EARLIEST WHITE OLIVE RADISH 


RAINBOW PEPPER 


Cardinal Globe Radish 


770 Those who like the crisp little red Radishes that come so early 


will be pleased with this variety. The Radishes grow globular 
in shape, and are of a most brilliant cardinal-red color. It 
will stand considerable heat; therefore, it is a quick grower, 
and the quality is fine, being crisp and tender. It is by far 
the best variety for forcing, and also does well in open ground, 
thus making it an extremely valuable and desirable sort for: 
planting in the home garden and for market gardeners’ use. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 


Dreer’s Improved 
Long-Standing Spinach 


Most varieties of Spinach have the bad habit of shooting to 
seed before half of the crop has been disposed of, but the out- 
standing feature of the above sort is its remarkable long 
standing qualities. Leaves are a rich dark green, broad and 
pointed, and much crumpled, and a sowing of this variety 
every 3 or 4 weeks will insure a constant supply of this health- 
ful vegetable. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., 
85 cts. 


Squash Cocozelle Bush 

It has only been recently that scientists have discovered the 
presence of remarkable quantities of vitamines in summer 
squash, and doctors now prescribe an abundance of squash for 
children backward in physical development. One of the 
richest vitamine-bearers among summer squash is Cocozelle 
Bush, a handsome oblong dark green Italian variety liberally 
speckled with contrasting marks. Being of compact bush 
growth, a dozen plants will not take up any more room than 
a 15 foot row of bush beans and will provide from 2 to 3 
dozen handsome fruits averaging 2 to 3 pounds each. This 
variety is unsurpassed in richness of the cooked product, which 
is of distinct aromatic flavor and aroma. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
20 cts.; +1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 


Delicious Squash 


This fall and winter Squash is finer grained and more delicious 
than the well-known Hubbard. The skin is green, with an 
occasional blue specimen; size about same as Hubbard. The 
shell is not very thick but hard and strong; flesh is thick and 
of a bright yellow color; fine grained and of splendid quality. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; +1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 


Does the Lawn need reseeding? See pages 46, 47 and 48 


IIMA BIE SDECIALTIES « VEGETABIE. SEEDS Maia 


Finnocchio, or Florence Fennel 


418 A delicious vegetable which should be more largely grown. It 
is extensively used in Italy as a salad, but is particularly 
palatable when served boiled, with a cream dressing. When 
the enlargement of leaf stalk, at base of stem (ee illustration 
alongside), is about the size of a hen’s egg it should be earthed 
up so as to cover half of it, and in about ten days cutting for 
use may be commenced and continued as the plants increase in 
growth. The flavor is somewhat like celery, but it has a 
sweet taste and delicate odor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 
z 1b., $1.00. 


Golden Acre Cabbage 


204 This excellent new variety is the earliest round headed 

C Cabbage. It will mature at least 7 days ahead of the earliest 
strains of Jersey Wakefield, considered the standard Early of 
the country. The heads of Golden Acre cabbage are perfectly 
round, firm, and of exceptionally fine texture, heavy mid-ribs 
being entirely absent. They average in weight about 4 pounds 
and produce very few outer leaves, permitting close planting 
in the row. A valuable addition to the list of fine Cabbages. 
Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 0z., 80 cts.; 0z., $1.50; +1b., $4.00. 


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Dreer’s Excelsior Blood Beet ; Bountiful Beans 


151 The attractive form and rich dark color of this Beet commend 
it to all who grow it. Matures fully as early as any variety of 
turnip-shape Beet known, and grows to a uniform size and 
shape. The flesh is blood-red, remarkably sweet and tender, 
retaining all of its good qualities until it has attained an 
advanced age. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 1b., 70 cts.; lb., 


23 Easily the most productive flat, green-podded, stringless 
bush bean in cultivation today. Under favorable conditions of 
soil and season this variety has been known to bear one bushel 
of pods per 15 foot row, in the course of the season. The plants 
are very vigorous, and disease resistant. They bear the bulk 
of the crop within 75 days from date of planting, the first pick- 


$2.00. ing being generally ready in sixty days. The pods average 6 
Dreer’s Perfect Forcing Carrot inches long, by 2 inches wide, are thick through, of pleasing 
240 Easily one of the most popular of the early carrots, equally light green color, very brittle and absolutely stringless at all 
useful for the outdoor garden as well as growing under glass. stages of development. Bountiful tastes as good as it looks. 
It is a fine, half long variety of most symmetrical shape, uni- Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. 3 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 


form size, and has a remarkably small top. Of attractive cts.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 4 
bright scarlet color, crisp, and with a singu- =— ———— == SS = 
larly small core, so small in fact that inthe |) ; 8 
young product it is hardly noticeable. It is 
not particular as to soil and yields splendid 
crops under ordinary home garden conditions. 
Pkt= 10) ctsi5) 49) ozs) 1 Siicts:5e0z:,.-20ctss; 
2]b., 70 cts.; Ib., $2.25. 


Turnip Golden Heart 
Ruta Baga 


988 No vegetable garden is complete without 
Turnips and this Ruta Baga is one of the 
best for late use, and for storing over winter. 
Unlike most of the sorts now being grown 
this root is green topped, nearly round with a 
creamy yellow flesh and very solid and of 
sweet flavor. Can be stored over winter in a 
cold dry cellar. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
2 Ib., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 


French Unrivaled Lettuce 


458 A sure-heading variety which is suitable for 
growing at any season. Forms large, com- 
pact, buttery heads, and is slow to shoot to 
seed. The general character is similar to 
“Big Boston,” except that the color is a 
lighter green and leaves are not tinged with 
brown, may be grown in cold frames like 
“Big Boston,” but is most valuable for grow- 
ing in the open ground during spring and 
summer. The seed we supply from the origi- 
nator in France and produces heads which are 
far superior in every way to those grown from 
American grown seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; 34 0z., 
25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; }1b., $1.25. 

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798 This variety does not attain a large size, but is very attractive 


New Ruby Radish 


and quickly forms the root to a condition suitable for eating. 
The shape is nearly round, and color of skin deep red; flesh 
white and very crisp. The tops are not large, and it is a good 
variety for forcing. Added to its beauty of form and color, 
together with good quality, is its extended season for use, as it 
remains in good condition for a long time. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
20 cts.; $¢1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 


Originator’s 
Golden Self Blanching Celery 


278 A splendid variety of early Celery, requiring but little blanch- 


427 


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ing. The plants grow tall and make a heavy growth, and 
develop crisp, tender stalks of rich golden yellow, with an 
almost solid heart of unequaled quality and flavor. We 
import this seed direct from France, and with the exception of 
our strain of Golden Plume consider it the finest Golden 
Celery now being offered. When setting out plants allow 
slightly more room than is usually given. Pkt., 20 cts.; 
% 0z., 85 cts.; 0z., $1.50; 4 Ib., $4.50. 


Earliest Erfurt Kohl-Rabi 


This turnip rooted member of the Cabbage family is far super- 
ior to turnips in both flavor and keeping qualities. The above 
variety is the best of its class, and equally good for forcing in 
hotbed or greenhouse as well as for outdoor culture. Forms 
a very smooth root, nearly white, and is at its best when not 
more than 2 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 20 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts.; + 1b., 85 cts. 


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DREER'S SELECT STRAIN 


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Hundredfold Peas 


648 The latest addition to the list of large podded dwarf extra 


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early Peas, and one which we can with confidence recommend. 
It matures in from 60 to 63 days, and as its name implies it 
bears an enormous crop of dark green pods containing 7 or 
8 large peas of very tender quality and fine flavor. The 
vines grow only to a height of 14 or 16 inches and are easily 
handled, making it a most desirable sort for the small garden, 
and also one that should be grown for succession throughout 
the entire season. Pkt., 15 cts., postpaid; } lb., 25 cts.; lb., 
50 cts.; 2 lbs., 90 cts.; 10 Ibs., $4.25. 


Dreer’s ‘*‘Wonderful’’ Lettuce 


Sometimes called ““New York” and “Los Angeles.” An ex- 
tremely desirable variety, for all sections since it withstands 
extreme heat and forms perfect heads, of enormous size, which 
resemble cabbage in their solidity, measuring from 12 to 15 
inches across and frequently weighing 2 to 3 pounds each. 
The outer leaves tightly overlap, and are rich, dark green in 
color, while the heart blanches up beautifully, and the quality 
is superb, being crisp, rich and tender. This is the Lettuce 
which is grown so largely around Los Angeles and shipped 
East, where it is eagerly sought by those who appreciate the 
best quality. It will produce splendid heads either when 
planted in the spring or during the summer, and may be de- 
pended upon for all seasons. This fine Lettuce must not be 
confused with “Iceberg,” offered on page 29. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
3 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 3+ 1b., $1.00. 


Giant Lucullus Swiss Chard 


An excellent and most useful vegetable, a row.or two of which 
should be in every garden. This variety will quickly pro- 
duce plants from which leaves may be cut all summer, as you 
can cut right down to the ground, and new shoots will soon 
spring up and make a fast growth. Those plants which are 
allowed to grow will make large curly leaves, with thick light- 
colored mid-ribs, which are delicious when cooked and served 
like asparagus, while the leafy parts make excellent ‘‘greens.” 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 3 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 


Golden Ponderosa Tomato 


Like the original purple fruited Ponderosa, this variety grows 
to a large size and has the same remarkable good quality 
and solidity of flesh, but the color is a rich golden yellow. Of 
very fine appearance when sliced and served with the purple 
variety, the contrasting colors being very attractive and 
appetizing. Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 oz., 65 cts.; oz., $1.00; 3 lb., 
$3.50. 


Dreer’s Select Strain 
Globe Tomato 


This is fast replacing old Acme in the principle Tomato grow- 
ing centres of the south. Over Florida especially, Globe 
Tomato now rules supreme, since no other variety we know 
may be picked green, crated and shipped north, arriving in as 
perfect condition and color as beautiful as the fruits of Globe. 
Fruits are borne in clusters of 4 to 6. They average 6 ounces 
each, are perfectly globe-shaped, except in the first clusters on 
which the largest specimens are inclined to be somewhat flat, 
showing the Ponderosa blood in this variety. Globe is among 
the most solid of all tomatoes, of delightfully mild flavor, and 
of beautiful pink or purple color which never fails to attract 
the eye on market. Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 0z., 65 cts.; oz., $1.00; 
4 lb., $3.50. 


Dreer’s 
Complete Vegetable Seed Collections 


On page 10 we offer several collections of choice Vegetable 


Seeds, suitable for gardens of various sizes, and each contain- 
ing a careful selection of reliable standard sorts in well- 
balanced quantities. 


If Beans, Corn or Peas are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per lb. 


to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 


We deliver postpaid to any post office within the United States all other 


Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety 


DREER’S COLLECTIONS of CHOICE VEGETABLE SEEDS - 


These Collecticns are particularly helpful to those of our customers who are unable to decide on their own selection of varieties, and 
all the sorts used in their composition are of fine quality and thoroughly reliable, and include all of the standard vegetables, which go to 
make a complete and profitable garden. We offer three Collections of varying size and price which allow quite a saving, as the quantities 
offered here if bought separately would cost considerably more. 


These Collections are packed ready for mailing and no alterations can be made. 


THE ““BUNGALOW’”’ COLLECTION —$1.50, Prepaid 


1 pkt. Dwarf Beans, Stringless Green Pod. 1 pkt. Lettuce, Big Boston. 
1 pkt. Dwarf Beans, Golden Wax Pod. 1 pkt. Parsley, Moss Curled. 
1 pkt. Beet, Early Detroit. 1 pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe. 


1 pkt. Beet, Swiss Chard. 
1 pkt. Cabbage, Copenhagen Market. 
1 pkt, Carrot, Dreer’s Rubicon. 


1 pkt. Peas, Electric Extra Early. 
1 pkt. Peas, Potlatch. 


1 pkt. Corn, Stablers Early. 1 pkt. Radish, Cardinal Globe. 
1 pkt. Cucumber, White Spine. 1 pkt: Spinach, Long Standing. 
1 pkt. Kale, Imperial. 1 pkt. Turnip, White Globe. 


THE ‘‘COTTAGE’’ COLLECTION —$3.00, Prepaid 


3 1b. Dwarf Beans, Valentine Green Pod. 1 pkt. Lettuce, All Heart. 

1b. Dwarf Beans, Sure Crop Wax Pod. 1 pkt. Muskmelon, Rocky Ford. 
3 1b. Dwarf Beans, Bush Lima. 1 pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe. 

1 oz. Beet, Globe ; 1 pkt. Parsley, Moss Curled. 

1 pkt. Beet, Swiss Chard. 4 1b. Peas, Dreer’s Electric. 

1 pkt. Cabbage, Jersey Wakefield. 3 lb. Peas, Dwarf Telephone. 

1 pkt. Carrot, Danvers. 1 oz. Radish, Crimson Ball. 

1 pkt. Cucumber, White Spine. 1 oz. Spinach, Long Standing. 


: = 1 oz. Spinach, Savoy. 

i pkt. Corn, Aristocrat. 1 pkt. Squash, Jersey Bush. 

1 pkt. Corn, Country Gent. 1 pkt. Tomato, Selected Stone. 
1 pkt. Kale, Imperial. 1 pkt. Turnip, Snowball. 

1 pkt. Kohl Rabi. 1 pkt. Turnip, Ruta Baga. 


THE ‘**VILLA’’ COLLECTION —$5.00, Prepaid 


1 lb. Dwarf Beans, Giant Stringless Green Pod. 1 pkt. Lettuce, Big Boston. 
1 lb. Dwarf Beans, Sure Crop Wax Pod. 1 pkt. Lettuce, Cos, or Romaine. 
1 lb. Dwarf Beans, Dreer’s Lima. 1 pkt. Muskmelon, Early. 
2 1b. Pcle Beans, Dreer’s Improved Lima. 1 pkt. Parsley, Moss Curled. 
1 oz. Beet, Special Crosby’s Egyptian. 1 pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe. 
1 oz. Beet, Swiss Chard. 1 pkt. Onion, White Globe. 
1 pkt. Cabbage, Jersey Wakefield. 1 1b. Peas, Dreer’s Eureka. 
1 pkt. Cabbage, Late Flat Dutch. 1 lb. Peas, Senator. 
1 pkt. Cabbage, Chinese, Pe Tsai. 1 lb. Peas, Dwarf Champion. 
1 oz. Carrot, Danvers. 1 oz. Radish, Crimson Ball. 
; chs cee ees teens 1 oz. Radish, Icicle. 
pkt. Cucumber, White Spine. . 
3 1b. Corn, Golden Bantam. Tgze epnacy, Savoye . 
3 lb. Corn, Evergreen. 1 oz. Spinach, Long Standing. 
1 pkt. Endive, Curled. 1 pkt. Tomato, Bonny Best. 
1 pkt. Kohl-Rabi, Purple Vienna. 1 oz. Turnip, Yellow Globe. 
1 pkt. Leek, Prizetaker. 1 oz. Turnip, Purple Top Ruta Baga. 


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(10) The above prices show a 15% saving over an order of similar size bought separately 


For Eighty-eight Years a Standard for both purity and vitality Among the Best Gardeners of this Country. 
The Cultural Directions given in this book are for growing Vegetables in the latitude of Philadelphia. Persons living in a 


more Southern Latitude should start earlier, while those living farther north should begin to plant later. 
Hotbeds and Cold Frames should be more generally used, even by those having small gardens. 
for Hotbed and Cold Frames,” will gladly be mailed free to anyone requesting it when ordering. 


ARTICHOKE 


Artichaut, FR. Alcachofa, Sp. Artischoke, GER. 

1 Large Green Globe. The scales and bottom of flower head are eaten either boiled, 
or raw as a salad. The young suckers are sometimes tied together, blanched and 
served like Asparagus. The plants thrive best in deep, rich soil, and are set in rows 
3 feet apart and 2 to 3 feet apart in the row. The crowns should be covered with coal 
ashes in winter to shed water, and over these a covering of leaves, held in place by 
earth or litter. When spring arrives remove leaves, but do not disturb ashes until 
signs of growth appear, after which the ashes should be spread out over the ground. 
Seeds may be sown indoors and plants potted same as the Tomato and set out in 
April or May, or can be sown in hills outside, and thinned out to one plant in hill. 
Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 0z., 60 cts.; 0z., $1.00; + lb., $3.00. 


Artichoke Plants 


Plants of Dreer’s Selected Large Green Artichoke. Artichokes are not always 
satisfactory when grown from seed, owing to the numerous undesirable types thus 
produced. We have arranged to furnish plants of this variety, which is the best kind 
sold in the Paris market. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, $10.00; by express. Ready 


April and May. ASP ARAGUS SEED 


Asperge, FR. Esparrago, SP. Spargel, GER. 

One ounce will produce about 200 plants, 4 to 5 pounds to the acre. 

Leaflet on Asparagus Culture, giving directions for preparing the bed, planting, 
etc., will be mailed free on request. 

14 Pedigreed Washington. The result of careful breeding it grows large straight 
shoots, dark green in color with heavy overtone. The tips are tight and firm and do 
not open out or begin to branch until well out of the ground, making the finest kind of 
green Asparagus both for home use and market. It is nearer to being rust-proof than 
any other variety, and the large, luscious stalks will be greatly.appreciated. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; +1b., $1.10; lb., $4.00. 

12 Mary Washington. A special selection from Pedigreed Washington, being earlier 
and larger, and the stalks slightly oval in form. Produces large healthy seedlings, 
impervious to rust. Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; +1b., $1.50; Ib., $5.00. 

8 Dreer’s Eclipse. This variety is the result of a most careful selection, and “breed- 
ing up,” to the large type, yet retaining that delicate light green color and tender 
quality desired. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; +1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

4 Argenteuil. Stalks grow to a mammoth size, sometimes weighing as much as 4 
ounces each. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; +1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 


10 Palmetto. An early green variety, prolific and very good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.;_ 


oz., 15 cts.; }1b., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.15. 
6 Conover’s Colossal. A large green variety, very tender. Pkt., 10cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
i Ib., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.15. 
Asparagus Roots 


We can furnish the varieties listed in selected one-year-old roots. We are not handling 
two-year or older stock, the one-year-old roots are used by all experienced growers and 
are the best size for transplanting. See page 212.. 

— Pedigreed Washington. New rust resisting variety. 50 cts. per doz.; $1.75 per 

100; $15.00 per 1000. 

All other varieties. 30 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 


A leaflet on ““Making and Care 


Fine Lawn Grasses are offered on pages 46, 47 and 48 


run the top of the poles. 


122 


= 


ForDHOOK BusH LIMA 


POLE LIMA BEANS 


CULTURE — Pole Limas are even more tender than the Bush type and should not 
be planted until toward end of May, or when all danger of frost is passed. Set the poles 
about 4 feet apart each way and plant 4 to 6 beans, eye downward, around each pole. 
When plants are up, thin out to 3 plants toa pole. Pinch off the ends when plants over- 
It is well to use a shovelful of rich, light, well-rotted compost 
to each hill. One pound of seed will plant 75 to 100 hills. 

115 Carpinteria Lima. The Beans of this splendid pole lima have a greenish tint 
when ready for use, which is an indication of good quality. Vines are vigorous 
and make strong growth, producing large quantities of pods, usually containing 
four large Beans, which are thicker than the ordinary lima, and retain their pale 
green color even when in the dry state. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 
40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.50. 

Early Leviathan Lima. 


The earliest Pole variety in cultivation. The pods 
are long and contain from 4 to 5 long flat beans, which are of good size and excellent 
quality. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., 
$3.50. 


BUSH LIMA BEANS 


CULTURE -—Lima Beans are very susceptible to cold and seeds should not be planted until 
the ground has become thoroughly warm. Sow about the same time that maple trees unfold their 
first leaves. Being gross feeders, they should be sown on well enriched land, with the rows 23 feet 
apart, dropping the beans six inches apart in the row, eye down. The two halves of the Lima 
Bean become its first seedling leaves, and unless the Beans are placed “‘eye down”’ the young plants 
find it most difficult to push through the soil. Frequently the neck of the seedling is broken in the 
attempt which of course stands ior loss of the plant. In light soil, cover about one inch deep, 
less on heavier soils. A good fertilizer applied at the rate of 20 pounds to every hundred feet of 
row, when the plants begin to bloom, will materially increase the yields. Hill plants slightly early 
in the season to hold the pods off the ground. One quart will plant 100 feet of row, ? bushel will 
plant one acre. 

111 Dreer’s Wonder Bush Lima. (See Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 Ib., 
30 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.; 2 lbs., 90 cts.; 10 Ibs., $4.00. 

105 Dreer’s Bush Lima. The Beans grow close together in the pods, producing three and four 
beans each, sometimes five, and are thick, sweet and succulent. An excellent variety, which 
is particularly valuable for the home garden on account of its productiveness. Pkt., 10 cts., 
postpaid; 41b., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 

101 Burpee’s Bush Lima. One of the first of the Bush Lima Beans to be introduced, but 
now largely superseded by both Burpee Improved and Fordhook Bush. Very productive 
and of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 45 cts.; 2 Ib., 80 cts.; 10 Ibs., 
$3.50. ; — —____—+—— 

103 Burpee--Improved Bush Lima. Both pods 
and beans are of truly enormous size, some pods 
measuring five to six inches long. The plant 
grows in dwarf form, strong and vigorous, pro- 
ducing large numbers of handsome pods, 
grown in clusters and well filled with Beans 
which are of a delicious flavor. It is a great 
improvement over the original Burpee’s Bush 
Lima Bean, being much larger, more pro- 
ductive, and the pods will average more beans 
to a given number of pods. Pkt., 10 cts., 
postpaid; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 2 Ibs., 
90 cts.; 10 Ibs., $4.00. 

107 Fordhook Bush Lima. A perfected form of 
the Dreer’s Bush Lima which variety it resem- 
bles in form of pod and shape of the bean, but 
both are much larger and the plant makes a 
strong upright growth which prevents the pod 
from coming in contact with the soil, thus 
avoiding rust and rot. It produces many large 
pods in clusters and each pod is well filled with 
large beans, which are very thick through and 
of excellent flavor. The shelled beans are of 
that attractive green color which is always 
indicative of highest quality in limas. A great 
seller on market. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 
31b., 30 cts.; lb., 55 cts.; 2 Ibs., $1.00; 10 lbs., 
$4.50. 

109 Henderson’s Bush Lima. A bush form of 
Sieva or Small Lima type, which is largely 
grown by those who prefer the small size beans. ~ 
The plants grow about 20 inches high and are 
very productive, bearing continuously through- 
out the season. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 3 Ib., 
25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 70 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 


_ 


CARPINTERIA POLE LIMA 


NOTE 


If Peas, Beans or Corn are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per Ib. to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 
per Ib. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post office within the United States all other 
Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds. 


HENRY ADREERS 


POLE LIMA BEANS—Continued 


117 Dreer’s Improved Pole. A leading standard early variety, 
which is very productive. The quality is exceedingly fine, the 
Beans cooking rich and mealy. In some sections this variety is 
called Challenger, or Potato Lima. Pods contain 4 or 5 thick 
light green Beans, and shells out more Beans from a given number 
of pods than any other Pole Lima. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 
4 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 85 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.50. 


119 Early Jersey. Matures a few days earlier than the King of 
the Garden, and is very productive. The pods contain from 
three or four large beans, and the quality is good. Pkt., 10 cts., 
postpaid; 41b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 


121 King of the Garden. An old standby of vigorous growth, 
bearing large dark green pods with four to five large white beans, 
of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 
45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.50. 

125 Small Lima, or Sieva. Early, small, but fine flavor. Pkt., 
10 cts., postpaid; 3} Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 
10 lbs., $3.00. 


POLE or RUNNING BEANS 


CULTURE-—In common with Pole Limas (see culture directions 
on page 14), these are rank growers and consequently rank feeders. 
Do not attempt to grow Pole Beans on poor, thin soil, but enrich 
the hills well with liberal quantities of well-rotted manure or humus. 


Green Pod Varieties 


128 Kentucky Wonder or Old Homestead. Pronounced by 
experts the best flavored of all Beans in cultivation. Kentucky 
Wonder combines size and quality in an extraordinary degree. 
Pods are generally borne in clusters of 2 or 4, individual pods 
averaging 7 or 8 inches long. They are deeply saddle backed, 
very fleshy and perfectly stringless at all stages of development. é 
Kentucky Wonder matures the bulk of its crop in from 80 to 100 | os 
days. Seeds sown along with the earlier varieties of Bush Beans Ao 
will yield a crop just about the same time that the Bush Beans IMppovi 
are through bearing. Where poles are not available, string sup- : : Pp 

ports should be pro- oo 

vided since the vines 

are exceedingly rank growers, bearing exceptionally heavy crops. Pkt., 10 cts., post- 

paid; 3 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 


129 Lazy Wife’s. A late variety, excellent for snap-shorts or shelled. Pods about 6 inches 
long and are thick, meaty and of fine flavor. The very prolific character of this variety 
first earned its rather misleading name. One can gather a great mess within a short time. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.25. 


132 White Creaseback, or Best of All. Early, productive and fine quality; pods about 5 
inches long and are produced in clusters. Should be gathered while young. Pkt., 10 cts., 
postpaid; 4 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 Ibs., $2.75. 

133 White Dutch Case-Knife. Beans straight and flat, of fair quality. Good shell bean. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 Ibs., 65 cts.; 10 Ibs., $2.75. 


127 Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry. Grown for shell beans exclusively, for, 
unless used while quite young, pods show strings. Pods 5 inches long, pale green, but 
become streaked with red when mature. The beans may be used either green or dry. Pkt:, 
10 cts., postpaid; 31b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.25. 


131 Scarlet Runner. Largely grown as an ornamental, for its attractive flower clusters. 
The shelled beans are quite palatable and serve the same purpose as shelled Limas in 
sections too cold to produce Limas. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 
2 Ibs., 75 cts.;. 10 lbs., $3:25. me 


Wax Pod Varieties 


137 Kentucky Wonder Wax. A yellow-podded “Kentucky Wonder,” which bears a 
large quantity of rich, golden-yellow pods from the time the plant is about half grown 
until it is killed by frost in the fall. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 1b., 25 cts.; Ib., 45 cts.; 
2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.50 


136 Dreer’s Golden Cluster Wax. Except for the fact that the beans are flat and some- 
what shorter, this unique yellow-podded sort compares very favorable with Old Home- 

> stead, in both quality and immensity of yield. The majority of the very handsome pods 
are 6 inches long by ? inches broad. They are borne in clusters of 4 to 6 and hang on the 
plants literally by the handsful, making it very easy to gather a handsome mess within a 
short time. Those pods that are not gathered while young will ripen a very useful white 

: : 23 A oS product of dry shell beans. Ready for use within 70 days from time seeds are sown. Pkt., 
KEntTucKy WONDER WAx POLE 10 cts., postpaid; 41b., 25 cts.; Ib., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.50. 


If Beans, Corn or Peas are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per Ib. to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 
per lb. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post office within the United States all other 
Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds. 


16 


/DULPUD UH PELTABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS MowuanaiTeUN 
Betterave, FR. BEETS ae ee : 


One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 6 lbs. for an acre. 

One of the earliest vegetables the garden yields and one of the first to be sown or planted into the garden. For an extra early supply, 
sow seeds in a hotbed or cold frame by middle of March. Be sure to press the soil in firm contact with the seeds to insure prompt and 
even germination. By middle of April, plants will be 4 inches tall, when they should be set out in the garden in rows 18 inches apart, 
with the seedlings four inches apart in the row. For a continuous supply throughout the season, make the first sowing outdoors along 
middle of April, and again every two weeks up to August ist. To be most palatable, Beets should be eaten while quite young, when the 
bulbs average two inches in diameter, no more. To secure a good start outdoors, the gardener should always walk over the rows after 
the seeds are sown. To secure a uniformly well shaped product, seedlings should be thinned out to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. 
Those that are pulled up will make good greens or may be transplanted into other rows. 


140 Bastian’s Half-Long Blood. An excellent variety 
particularly for fall or winter use. The roots are smooth, 
flesh bright red and the quality is very good. It is a splendid 
keeper, and for winter use the seed should be sown early in 
July. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; $1lb., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


142 Crimson Globe. This Beet is remarkable for its smooth 
skin and good shape. It is a second early variety, does not 
grow large and coarse, the matured Beets being medium in 
size and rather oblong in shape. The flesh and skin are both 
very dark and quality fine, being sweet and tender. The tops 
are small and dark in color. We are confident that this Beet 
will please all who plant it. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 
50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 


144 Crosby’s Egyptian. Thicker through than the following 
sort. It makes a rapid growth. Ready while small and at 
all times tender and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 3 1b., 
45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 


145 Crosby’s Egyptian, Dreer’s Special. (See Specialties, 
page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; $1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 

147 Dark-leaved Globe. A splendid type of the blood-turnip 
variety. Dark color of flesh and attractive shape combine to 
make it an exceedingly desirable sort. The quality is excel- 
lent. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 Ib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

149 Detroit Dark Red. A choice early variety. The tops 
make an upright growth, thus allowing of planting in close 
rows, a valuable feature where space is limited. The roots are 
globe shaped, skin blood red and flesh rich red, zoned with a 
darker shade. The Beets are sweet when cooked, and it is a 
splendid variety for canning. Ready for use within 60 days 
after sowing seeds. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 1 b., 50 cts.; 
Ib., $1.50. 

151 Dreer’s Excelsior. (See colored plate and page 8.) Pkts., 
10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; +1b., 70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 


161 Early Model. Reaches table size very early. 
The shape is nearly round and color of flesh a 
rich blood-red. Equally good grown under 
glass or outside. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
1 Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 

164 Early Wonder. Globe shaped and very 
uniform in size, skin smooth, and flesh deep 
blood red and extremely tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; 2 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 

155 Early Eclipse. One of the first to be ready 
for the table and exceptionally sweet. Of rather 
light color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; % Ib., 
45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

152 Edmand’s Blood Turnip. This fine Beet 
grows with a short top, skin dark red, flesh 
purple, slightly zoned and of good quality 
being sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 
cts.; + Ib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

153 Extra Early Egyptian. Roots rounded on 
top, but flat at bottom end. Flesh is dark and 
light red, of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
20 cts.; + Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 

157 Lentz. An extra early round Beet, of tender 
quality and fine flavor. Very attractive color, 
being a rich red with light zones. Also a good 
forcer under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
4 Ib., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. i 

159 Long Dark Blood. A good late variety. 
The roots grow about 8 inches long, have 
smooth dark red skin and the flesh is of very 
good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
2Jb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


Sow Early Beet every two weeks, to insure a supply of tender roots 


BEETS—Continued 


Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 


CULTURE — Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the 
ground can be worked, and when large enough thin out to stand 6 inches 
apart in the row. Be sure to press seeds in firm contact with the soil, 
to insure prompt and even germination. An easy way to accomplish 
this is to walk over the rows after sowing seeds. Continue sowings for 
succession crops until the middle of July. This vegetable is prepared 
for the table in the same manner as Spinach; sometimes, however, the 
mid-rib is prepared like Asparagus. 


167 Swiss Chard, Giant Lucullus. An excellent and most useful 
vegetable, a row or two of which should be in every garden. This 
variety will quickly produce plants from which leaves may be cut 
all summer, as you can cut right down to the ground, and new 
shoots will soon spring up and make a fast growth. Those plants 
which are allowed to grow will make large curly leaves, with thick 
light-colored mid-ribs, which are delicious when cooked and served 
like asparagus, while the leafy parts make excellent “greens.” 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; t1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

168 Swiss Chard, or Silver Beet. Produces many large, light- 
colored leaves, supplying an abundance of good greens. The 
centre ribs may also be cooked and served like asparagus. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ¢ 1b., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


Mangel Wurzel —Offered on page 49 
Sugar Beets 


Sow same as Mangels, except thin to 6 to 8 inches in the row. 


170 Klein Wanzleben. Without question the best in cultivation; 
not the largest in size, but the richest in sugar contents. Oz., 10 
cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., by express, $6.00. 


171 Lane’s Improved White Sugar. This Beet attains a large 
size and grows considerably above the ground. Oz., 10 cts.; 3 1b., 


30 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., by express, $6.00. Swiss Cuarp LucuLLus—just as it grows 
Broccoli 
Chou-Brocoli, FR. Broculi, Sv. Spargel Kohl, GER. 


Used in the same manner as Cauliflower and the method of culture is the same. 
It thrives best in rich soil and during cool weather, and is greatly aided in its growth by 
frequent hoeing and watering. Sow seed in hotbed in January or February and trans- 
plant into cold frames, 2 or 3 inches each way. Set out in open ground early in spring, 
about 2} feet apart. To obtain the best flavor, Broccoli should be cooked soon after being 
cut. One ounce will produce about 1500 plants. 

180 White Cape. An excellent variety, forming rather loose heads of a creamy- 
white color and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 40 cts.; 0z., 75 cts.; lb. 
$2.50. 


Brussels Sprouts 
Chou de Bruxelles, FR. Bretones de Bruselas, SP. Rosen Kohl, GER. 
CULTURE -— Sow seed for plants in frames or open ground. Set plants in early 
spring, and for succession up to July, making rows 3 feet apart and having the 
plants stand 13 to 2 feet apart in the row. Cultivate same as Cabbages, aed ounce 
will produce about 1500 plants. 

183 Dreer’s Select Matchless. A ease strain of 
this highly esteemed, hardy vegetable, grown for 
the sprouts, which are produced along the stem, 

- and are in the form of miniature savoys. The 
small spoon-shaped leaves wrap around one another 
and form solid round heads in large quantities, and 
which are tender and of fine flavor. The heads 
begin to form at bottom of stem, and when cut 
away additional heads will form in succession up 
to the top of stem. Pkt., 10 cts.; }% oz., 20 cts.3 
oz., 35 cts.; 4 lb., $1.00. 

182 Long Island Half Dwarf. An American var- 
iety, thoroughly acclimated; dwarf, robust habit; 
will endure the climatic changes better than the 
foreign sorts, and much freer from mildew and 
aphis. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 3% 


Lone Istanp HaLtF Dwarr BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
A delicately/flavored member of the Cabbage family Ib., 80 cts. 


Plants of Brussels Sprouts offered on page 212 
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ELLE ee 
Chou pomme, FR. CABBAG E one Gee 


Sow one ounce for 2,000 to 2,500 plants, 4 ounces for one acre. 

CULTURE — One of the few vegetables that American home gardeners may enjoy the year around and here is a program whereby 
to obtain a well balanced supply of firm heads of high quality. Toward end of February, sow seeds of either Jersey Wakefield, Copenhagen 
Market, or any other early variety, transplanting the seedlings into flats four inches apart each way as soon as they become large enough 
to be handled. Harden these by gradually giving them more air each day and set into rows 24 feet apart with the plants about 2 feet 
apart in the row; cultivate freely and water regularly if the natural rainfall proves deficient. About April 1st or as soon as the soil can be 
put in good condition outdoors, sow seeds of the same varieties together with some summer sorts like All Seasons, Early Summer, Suc- 
cession, etc. This planting will provide Cabbage from middle of July until late in the fall. About middle of May, sow seeds of late 
winter keeping varieties like Danish Ballhead, Dreer’s Select Flat Dutch, and others, thinning out the plants to stand 4 inches apart in 
the row as soon as they are large enough to be handled. By July 1st, set these plants in rows 3 feet apart with the plants 2 feet apart in 
the row, cultivating and watering regularly. Should the white cabbage bug prove troublesome, sprinkle with slug shot, tobacco dust or 
Whale Oil Soap solution, in short, any safe remedy not containing arsenic or other poisons. 


EE 7— For Second-early and Main 
Crop 
185 All Head Early. The leading second early sort, 
— : ae ee : very solid, and of compact growth. It may be 


planted for fall and early winter use, as it is a good 
keeper for a 110 day variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 
20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; ¢1b., $1.00. 


187 All-Seasons, Selected (Vandergaw). A mid- 
season Drumhead with heads of the largest size. 
A remarkably good keeper for a so early maturing 
variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 
4 Ib., $1.00. 

214 Early Summer. A reliable second early, which 
matures about ten days after All Head Early. It 
makes a large, solid, flat head, with short outer 
leaves, which admit of close planting in the field, 
and is a good keeper. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; 
oz., 35 cts.; 4 lb., $1.00. 


198 Dreer’s Early Drumhead. A good large, round, 
for following Charleston Wakefield. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
4 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ¢1b., $1.00. 

216 Early Winningstadt. An old favorite, now 
largely superseded by the Jersey Wakefield, which 
it somewhat resembles, but still a reliable and good 
quality cabbage. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; 
oz., 35 cts.; + 1b., $1.00. 

202 Glory of Enkhuizen. A large round short stem 
second early sort, solid and of tender quality. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 4 0z., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; $lb., $1.00. 

212 Succession. A second early round headed sort, 
of very fine texture and quality. Comes in a few 
days after Early Summer, and is larger. Equally 
useful for both home and market garden. Pkt., 

10 cts.; 3 0z., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ¢1b., $1.00. 


& 


SMALL Extra EARLy JERSEY WAKEFIELD 


Early Varieties of Special Merit 


204 Golden Acre. (See Colored Plate and page 8.) 
Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 0z., 80 cts.; oz., $1.50; 41b., $4.00. 


193 Copenhagen Market. An extra early, round- 
headed cabbage can be depended upon for making 
large solid heads within 100 days after seeds were 
sown. Remarkably short stems, heads are solid 
and large weighing 10 to 12 pounds, with light 
green leaves and of good quality. Seed offered 
is Danish grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz.; 35 cts.; oz., 
60 cts.; 4 1b., $1.75. 

206 Early Jersey Wakefield. Still the leader for 
extra early market, though our special small strain 
offered below is superior in several respects. Heads 
are conical shape and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
$0z., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.25. 


191 The Charleston, or Large Wakefield. Week 
to ten days later than Early Jersey Wakefield. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; oz.,40 cts.; +1b., $1.25. 

208 Small Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. The 
earliest strain of the type, perfecting shapely 
pointed heads, averaging 5 lbs. each within 90 days 
after seeds are sown. Of compact growth and very 
solid. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 30 cts:; oz., 50 cts.; 
+ Ib., $1.50. 


Strong Early and Late Cabbage Plants offered on Page 212 


RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Aaa ADIN 
CABBAGE— Continued 


Late Winter Sorts 


189 Autumn King, or World Beater 
Latest of all. Heads large size, solid, of fair 
quality and keep well. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4-oz. 
20 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; +1b., $1.00. 


195 Danish Ball Head. The leading late 
variety in many sections, and a fine sauer- 
kraut cabpage. Heads average ten to 
twelve pounds, are round, fine keepers. The 
strong growth and its good quality makes it 
a most valuable Cabbage. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
3 0z., 25 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; +1b., $1.25. 


196 Danish Roundhead. Another good 
sauerkraut variety, slightly earlier than Ball 
Head, with a shorter stalk, and very hard. 
The interior leaves are pure white and of 
sweet flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; 
oz., 40 cts.; + 1b., $1.25. 


200 Dreer’s Selected Late Flat Dutch. 
The heads are flat and grow remarkably large, 
even and very solid, and the quality is un- 
surpassed. Makes a slow growth, but is a 
sure heading sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 
cts.; oz., 35 cts.; +Ib., $1.25. 


Savoy Cabbage 
210 Perfection Drumhead Savoy. The 
largest solid-heading Savoy. The plants are 
strong and vigorous. In flavor, Savoy 
cabbage is quite unique, preferred by many 
connoisseurs to any other cabbage, and we 
highly recommend it. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3% oz., 

25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; + Ib., $1.25. 


Red Cabbage 
218 Large Red Drumhead. A large-heading 


variety, largely used for “slaw” and pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; c 
4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; +1b., $1.25. Chinese, or Celery Cabbage 
219 Mammoth Rock Red. A sure-heading sort, round and Should be sown about August 1st, at the same time as Turnips, 


solid. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; 0z., 40 cts.; +1b., $1.25. Spinach and other fall vegetables. 
222 Wong Bok. (See Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 


30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; + 1b., $1.50. 

221 Pe-Tsai. This fine vegetable resembles 
Cos Lettuce. The head is large and compact, 
and all but the outer leaves blanch a creamy 
white. Very crisp and tender, and in every 
way adapted for the home garden. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 4 Ib., 
$1.25. 


Cardoon 
Cardon, FR. Cardo, Sp. Kardon, GER. 


Culture —Sow seeds in open ground in early 
spring, directly where the crop is to mature. Have 
rows 3 to 4 feet apart, and plants standing 1 to 
2 feet apart in the rows. Cardoon is sometimes 
grown in trenches in same manner as celery. 
The stalks must be bleached, like celery. The 
full-grown leaves are tied together, wrapped in 
straw, and banked up with earth. The stalks will 
become fit for use in 3 to 4 weeks. 

225 Large Smooth Solid. A large variety 
with broad ribs. It grows about 4 feet high, 
and is almost free of spines. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
4 oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 4 1b., $1.50. 


Chervil 
Cerfeuil, FR.  Perifollo, Sp. Kerbel, GER. 


Culture—Curled Chervil may be sown in 
‘well prepared ground at any time during the 
spring. The rows should be about one foot apart 
and plants cultivated like parsley. The aromatic 
leaves are used for seasoning. 
296 Curled Chervil. Beautifully curled and 
crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; + Ib., 60 cts. 


Strong Early and Late Cabbage Plants offered on page 212 


ae AABN INI PELTABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Mec autAZiiL0 
Carotte, FR. C A R R O T Wee. 


One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 3 to 4 pounds for an acre. 

CULTURE -— One of the few crops that will do well in all soils although a good deep, friable loam will produce the best looking roots. 
On light soils the color will not be as good as on richer, heavier soils containing more mineral elements. For an early supply, sow seeds 
of early sorts, like Dreer’s Perfect Forcing, Oxheart, etc., as soon as the soil can be dug, placing rows 18 to 24 inches apart and thinning 
out seedlings to stand 2 to 3 inches apart in the row. Make repeated sowings for 2 weeks. For a winter supply, sow the larger growing, 
firm fleshed varieties like Danvers, Rubicon, etc., any time during May. These varieties require all season to reach full size for winter 
storage. For a fall supply of crisp, tender roots, sow Chantenay any time up to July 15th. The very much larger stock varieties should 
be thinned out to stand 6 to 8 inches apart in rows, 25 to 3 feet apart. Varieties marked with a star are the best for stock feeding. 


232 Chantenay. It is stump-rooted and slightly tapered to- 4 : = spit = 
wards the bottom and the skin is very smooth, orange-red : ae = — 
in color, causing it to be of very attractive appearance. The 
quality is most excellent, being very crisp, tender and of an 
extra fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + 1b., 50 cts.; 
Ib., $1.50. 

234 Danver’s Half-Long Orange. More extensively grown 
than any other. Of rich orange-red color, smooth and 
handsome. The roots taper to a blunt point; flesh sweet, 
crisp and tender. Produces more bulk to the acre than the 
larger, longer varieties. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; $1b., 50 
cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

240 Dreer’s Perfect Forcing. (See Colored Plate and page 
8)! (Pkt 10kcts:; Sioz., U5icts'5).0z-, 2oncts's) 41lb-Okcts's 
Ib., $2.25. 

246 Earliest Short Horn (French Forcing). One of the earliest. 
Roots are almost globular in shape, about 2 inches long and 
deep through, of reddish-orange color and excellent flavor. 
Equally good for forcing under glass and for early or late sow- 
ing outdoors. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; |¢ lb., 50 cts.; Ib., 
$1.50. 

244 Early Scarlet Horn. May be planted very early in spring, 
and is an excellent summer variety. Tops small and roots 
grow about 2 inches long; reddish-orange and good flavor. 
May be grown either in frames or in the open ground. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; +1b., 40 cts.; lIb., $1.25. 

236 Guerande, or Oxheart. Good on soils too hard and stiff 
for longer-growing sorts. Root short, very thick, with small 
tap-root; flesh is a bright orange color, fine grained and of 

sweet flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; + 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 


242 Improved Rubicon. This beautiful half-long stump-root 
Carrot is about the same length as the well-known Danvers, 
but thicker, and is rich dark orange in color, very sweet and 
mild. Remarkably clean-skinned, grows evenly and is easily 
pulled. Grows best in a soft, deep and mellow soil, which 
has been well manured. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + Ib., 
50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

252 *Large White Belgian. The roots are thick through, 
yielding a heavy crop. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 30 
cts.; Ib., $1.00. : 

238 *Nichol’s Improved Long Orange. Color deep orange, 
and when small it may be used for the table. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts.; 11b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 

248 *St. Valery. Intermediate between the half long and long 
varieties. Broad tops tapering to a point. Pkt., 10 cts.3; 
oz., 15 cts.; +1b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 

250 Sutton’s Red Intermediate. A carrot of handsome 
shape, rich red color and fine quality. Between the half-long 
and long varieties, and quality is excellent, being sweet and 
tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ¢1b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25. 


_Chicory —. 5 

Culture —Sow seed in early spring as for Carrots, in rows 12 
to 16 inches apart, and thin the plants to 4 or 5 inches. See full 
cultural directions on page 5. One ounce to 100 feet of drill. 
299 Large Rooted. Used to mix with or as a substitute for 

coffee. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 31b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

300 Witloof Chicory, French Endive. (See Specialties, 
2 page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 1b., 75 
IMPROVED RUBICON CARROT cts.; lb., $2.50. 


Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 10 


HENRY A.DREERSG 


ee Fr. C AULI FLOWER Blumenkohl, Grr. 


One ounce of seed will produce about 2500 plants. 

CULTURE — For earliest Cauliflower, raise plants by sowing in hotbed or greenhouse during January or February, and transplant 
to flats or cold frames, 2 or 3 inches apart each way. Set in open ground as soon in spring as the land can be put in good order. Soil 
to be a warm, very rich, fibrous loam, well supplied with humus and moisture. Copious water applications during dry weather, especially 
when the plants are heading, and light dressings of nitrate of soda and potash are of much help. Set plants 2 to 2} feet apart each way. 
When heads are formed and are hard, they should be blanched by drawing the leaves together and tying with raffia or strips of soft cloth. 
For late Cauliflower, to mature during the pickling season, start plants in open ground like late cabbages, and handle them like that crop. 


Tee g 5 Be. 


261 DREER’S Earliest Snowstorm. We 
have given this variety much care and atten- 
tion, and the uniformly good results received 
by growers using our ‘‘Snowstorm’’ con- 
vince us that we have the very best and 
earliest strain of Cauliflower, both for forcing 
and for growing in the open ground. It has 
been used by our customers in all sections; 
and the report is alike from each. ‘The best 
they ever grew.’ It is a dwarf variety, with 
short outer leaves and can be planted close, 
2 feet apart each way. It always makes a 
fine, large and exceedingly beautiful snowy 
white head, much earlier than any other 
variety. Pkt., 25 cts.; 4 oz., $1.75; 4 0z., 
$3.00; oz., $5.50. 


256 Dry-weather Cauliflower or Danish 
Giant. A variety of Cauliflower especially 
adapted for growing in sections subjected to 
long, dry seasons, as it will grow well and pro- 
duce the finest heads in spite of the lack of 
moisture which is required by other sorts. 
The heads grow to a large size, are very solid, 
pure white and of delicious flavor. This 
variety therefore will prove valuable for 
growing in the Southern States, where the 


climate is hot and long seasons of dry weather 257 Dreer’s Selected Dwarf. (Erfurt.) Suitable for either forcing or open 
are experienced. We consider this of suffi- ground. It produces a solid pure white medium sized head, of excellent 
cient merit to warrant it a place among our quality and is one of the most reliable for the amateur. Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 
specialties. Pkt., 25 cts.; 4 02., $1.75; 3 0z., 0z., $1.00; 4 oz., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 


$3.00; oz., $5.50. 

260 Early Snowball. A very early dwarf variety, 
producing magnificent heads of snowy whiteness. Of 
compact growth, with short outside leaves. Well 
suited for hotbed culture. Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 0z., $1.00; 
% 0z., $1.75; oz., $3.00. 


Late Cauliflower 


The following four sorts are especially recommended 
for sections enjoying a long growing season and cool 
weather, as for instance, the Pacific coast. Where con- 
ditions differ, as in most parts of the country, customers 
will do well to select any of above four sorts. 

255 Algiers. Extra fine, and sure to head. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
t 0z., 35 cts.; 4 0z., 60 cts.; 0z., $1.00. 

259 Half Early Paris. A popular white, sure-heading 
variety, good for early or late use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 
oz., 50 cts.; $0z., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50. 

258 Lenormand’s Short Stem. Very large heads. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 40z., 35 cts.; 40z., 60 cts.; 0z., $1.00. 

262 Veitch’s Autumn Giant. Strong plants, solid 
heads. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; 4 0z., 60 cts.; 
oz., $1.00. 


Celeriac (Turnip-rooted Celery) 


Cellerie Rave, FR. Apio Nabo, Sp. 
Knoll-Sellerie, GER. 


Culture—Handled exactly like Celery described 
above, excepting that no blanching is necessary. Cel- 
erlac boiled until quite tender and served cold with a 
French dressing is one of the most wholesome and most 
delicious salads imaginable. 

292 Apple-shaped. Smooth round roots. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; + 1b., $1.00. 

294 Giant Smooth Prague. A very large and smooth 
variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 
i lb., $1.00. 


Strong Healthy Cauliflower Plants are offered on page 212 


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Celeri, FR. C E L E R Y sabe cee 


CULTURE — For an early supply, sow seeds of early or self-blanching varieties in flats any time during February. Celery seed is of 
tather stubborn germination and to insure an even germination the surface of the flats should be kept constantly moist. It is also advan- 
tageous to cover the seeds with sand rather than soil because sand will not grow hard or bake. When young seedlings are big enough to 
be handled, transplant them into other flats, 2 to 3 inches apart each way. 

Harden gradually and by middle of April set out plants in the garden in rows 3 feet apart, plants 6 inches apart in the row. Cultivate 
freely and water abundantly. The plants should give you Celery beginning middle of October and up to Christmas time. For a later 
supply start seeds of winter keeping varieties in a hotbed about middle of March to April 1st. Transplant as suggested above for the 
earlier sorts and plant out into the garden about June Ist, setting the plants two feet apart because the later varieties are more vigorous 
growers. To blanch gradually hill up the stalks taking care however, that no earth falls into the hearts and do not work over Celery 
while wet. Boards pushed up against the row of both sides will serve the purpose where limited quantities are grown. As cold weather 
approaches, hill more or mulch with straw or leaves which should be weighed down with more boards or soil. For winter storage dig up the 
plants with the roots and place upright in well protected frames or store ina cool cellar where they may, be e acid quite closely. One 
ounce of celery seed will produce about five thousand plants. : ; ; 


The Early Kinds 

269 Emperor. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 30 cts.; 
oz., 50 cts.; <1b., $1.75. 

274 Golden Plume. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 25 cts.; } 0z., 
$1.75; 4 oz., $3.00; 1 oz., $5.50. 

278 Originator’s Golden Self-blanching. (French-grown seed.) 
(See Colored Plate and page 9.) Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 0z., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50 
4 Ib., $4.50. 

276 Golden Self-blanching. (American-grown seed.) An early 
sort, requiring but little labor to blanch. Heart rich golden-yellow, 
with light yellowish-green outer leaves. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; 
oz., 60 cts.; 4 1b., $2.00. 

267 Columbia. An exceptionally fine, early variety, is of medium 
height, but very stocky. Stalks are thick, almost round, are of a 
rich, yellow color, and its fine flavor and crispness will please the 
most critical. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; $1b., $2.00. 

270 Easy Blanching. One of the earliest varieties to become ready. 
to use, and yet a sufficiently good keeper to prove useful during the 
winter months. Of compact, upright habit, making the process of 
blanching very easy. The stalks are thick, very brittle and devoid 
of fibre. Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 oz., 85 cts.; oz., $1.50; 4 lb., $4.50. 

284 Perfected White Plume. Ready ahead of other varieties and un- 
surpassed for fall and early winter use. As the plants grow to 
maturity the inner stalks and leaves turn white, thus making very 
little earthing up necessary. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 
cts.; + 1b., $1.75. 


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The Winter Keepas 
These grow to larger size than the early kinds, require a longer growing 
season, but are also of firmer texture and consequently better keepers. 

265 Boston Market. Popular in New England. Forms a cluster of 
heads, of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 
+ lb., $1.00. 

282 Giant Pascal. Unquestionably the standard of excellence, but it 
requires very rich soil and must be hilled repeatedly. The stalks are 
very large, thick and blanch a creamy white. solid, crisp and of rich 
nutty flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 3 1b., $1.25. 

280 Dreer’s Monarch. Does well in many soils and sections, hence a 
great favorite throughout the country. Stalks large with bright 
golden-yellow heart; solid and of delicious flavor. A keeper beyond 
compare. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; 41b., $1.50. 

290 Winter Queen. Grows thick, broad, pale green stalks with creamy- 
white heart, and keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 40cts.; 
1 Jb., $1.25. 

283 Soup, or Flavoring Celery. Not for planting purposes, but seed 
is used for flavoring. Oz., 10 cts.; 1]b., 20 cts.; Ib., 60 cts. 


Celeriac offered on previous page 
Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety 


HENRY A-DREERS 


Concombre, FR. 


CUCUMBER 


Cohombro, Sp. 


Gurken, GER. 


One ounce will plant fifty hills; two pounds will plant one acre. 

CULTURE-—For very early Cucumbers sow April 1st, in a hotbed upon pieces of sod (grass side down), so that they can be readily 
transplanted without disturbing the roots. When ground becomes warm, set the pieces of sod holding the seedlings, into well prepared 
hills, and protect with pots or glasses until hardened. When the weather has become settled and warm, sow seeds in hills 4 to 6 feet apart 
each way; thin out to four of the strongest plants to each hill, after all danger from insects is over. They succeed best in a warm, moist, 
rich, loamy soil. Continue planting at intervals for a succession. ~The Cucumbers should be gathered when large enough for use, whether 
required or not; if left to ripen on the vines, plants stop bearing. For pickles, plant them from June until the middle of July. The yellow 
striped cucumber beetle is the most serious insect enemy of the crop. Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture is by far the best remedy yet 


discovered. Dilute it with water, 3 ounces to the gallon, and spray it on the vines. 


simple but effective remedy. 
The White Spine Type 


’ Asa class this type brings us all the important varieties suitable 
for both table use and pickling. All sorts offered below bear 
freely over a long period, if fruits are gathered regularly. 


360 Arlington White Spine Forcing. A well-known popu- 
lar sort. Bears square ended fruits in profusion. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ¢1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 


369 Davis Perfect. Without question the handsomest cucum- 
ber yet perfected for outdoor culture. The fruits grow long 
and slim, sometimes measuring 12 inches in length, and taper- 
ing to the ends; the color is a rich, dark, glossy green, which 
they hold until nearly ripe. It is very tender, brittle, very 
few seeds, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 
3 Ib., 65 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 


371 Early Fortune. The vines make a strong growth, pro- 
ducing abundant crops of Cucumbers, cylindrical in shape 
with a very dark green skin. The flesh is thick, seed cavity 
small and the quality is excellent. This variety is one of the 
best introduced in years. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 
65 cts.; lb., $2.00. 


392 Improved Early White Spine (Bennett’s). An excellent 
medium sized variety, which produces an early crop. The 
fruits are straight, light green with white spines. Pkt., 10 
cts.;-0z., 20.cts.; }1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 


382 Klondike. This valuable variety is one of the best for 
slicing. The color is rich dark green, and the fruits grow to a 
uniform size, measuring about seven inches in length and two 
inches thick when in good condition for use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; } 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 


Dusting the vines with Slug Shot also constitutes a 


Extra Early and Pickling Varieties 


With the exception of Long Green and Japanese Climbing, the 
following sorts are useful chiefly in that they bear large quantities 
of small fruits ideal for pickles. We offer them, Small Gherkin 
excepted at the uniform price of. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } Ib., 
50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

363 Chicago Pickle. 

367 Early Cluster. 

388 Early Russian. 
3 to 4 inches long. 

373 Everbearing. Slightly larger than Early Russian, and will 
bear throughout the whole season. 

377 Green Prolific. Small slender, good color. 

379 Japanese Climbing. Will cover outhouses and fences. 
Fine deep green fruits. A very useful sort. 

384 Long Green. An all round excellent Cucumber, good for 
both pickles and slicing. 

375 Small Gherkin. Should be picked while young and tender. 
Pket-; 10'cts:;) 0z., 25:cts.3" pbs 65«cts:;\ ‘Ib; $2/00. 

390 Snow’s Perfected Pickle. Very fine, uniform, square 
ended fruits. Yields an immense crop. 

For prices see top of column. 


English Forcing Cucumbers 


For growing in hotbeds or greenhouse exclusively. 

393 Best of All (New), 394 Covent Garden Favorite, 397 
Rochford’s Market, 396 Lockies’ Perfection. In 
packets of 10 seeds each, 25 cts.; per 100 seeds, $2.25. 

395 Duke of Edinburgh, 398 Sion House Improved, 
399 Telegraph (Rollison’s). In packets of 10 seeds each, 
20 cts.; per 100 seeds, $1.75. 


Small size, good color. 
Small, early, uniform, prolific. 


The smallest cucumber we offer. Fruit 


Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 10 


ADVIMPNDURS prTTABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS ou utnaiLW 


CORN, SWEET OR SUGAR 
Mats, Fr. Maiz, Sp. Mais, Grr. 


One pound will plant about 100 hills, or 150 to 350 feet of row. 


Culture —Seed is liable to rot if planted in cold ground. Yet if we have an early warm spell in 
spring, it may pay to take some risk, as often the plants, when once up, escape injury by frost. About 
middle of May plant in hills 3 feet apart each way, covering about 8 or 10 seeds half an inch and’thin 
out to three plants to a hill, or plant in rows 3 feet apart, and thin out plants to stand 12 inches 
apart in the rows. For succession plant early sorts every two weeks up to July 15th. 


Sweet Corn by Parcel Post 


The prices given in this Catalogue for Sweet Corn of all kinds are for same to be sent by express 
or freight, at purchaser’s expense. If wanted sent by Parcel Post remit extra as follows: 
To points East of the Mississippi River, 5 cts. per pound. 
To points West of the Mississippi River, 10 cts. per pound. 


The Early White Sorts : 


304 Adams’ Extra Early. The hardiest and earliest variety for table use; it can be planted 
earlier than any other, but is not a Sugar Corn, and is only good for the table when young. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; Ib., 25 cts.; 2 lbs., 45 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.00. 


307 Dreer’s Aristocrat. A desirable extra early Corn, 
with ears 8 inches in length, with 8 to 10 rows of broad 
white grains of tender quality. This variety is very 
productive usually bearing two handsome ears to each 
stalk. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 
cts.; 2 Ibs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. i 


327 Dreer’s New Extra Early ‘‘Independence.’’ 
(See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; 
Ib., 55 cts.; 2 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $4.50. 


326 Howling Mob. A large extra early variety, which 
because of the firmness of the dry seeds, may be 
planted early. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4% lb., 20 cts.; 
lb., 35 cts.; 2 Ibs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 


328 Kendel’s Early Giant. Ears are about 8 inches in 
length, with 10 to 12 rows of pure white grains, very 
sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 20 
cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 


332 Mammoth White Cory. Early as ordinary Cory; 
preferred by many who object to the red cob sorts. 
The stalks do not grow very tall, are very prolific 
usually bearing two ears each. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 
$1b., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.50. 


334 Metropolitan. An extra early variety, ripens a few 
days later than Cory, but produces larger ears. Grains 
are sweet and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4% lb., 
20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 Ibs., 60 cts.; 10 Ibs., $2.50. 


343 Stabler’s Early. Of rather large size for an early 
variety, and of most delicious flavor. The grains are 
broad and very tender. Fine for the home garden 
and a dependable cropper on many soils and in different 
sections. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 


Denen's NeWEAtRA BARly. 35 cts.; 2 Ibs., 60 cts.; 10 Ibs., $2.50. 


The Golden Yellow Kinds 


Since the recognition of the unique flavor of Golden Bantam, our customers have put aside 
to a great extent, the prejudice formerly held against yellow corn. We highly recommend the 
following: 


318 Golden Bantam. Our extra selected strain produces ears measuring about 6 to 7 inches, 
holding uniformly 8 well-filled rows of broad, tender kernels of deliciously sweet flavor and 
tender quality. Now recognized everywhere as one of the finest for the home garden. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid. 41b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 


320 Golden Cream. A cross of Country Gentleman and Golden Bantam, taking on the 
character of the former variety, except in color. The ears are ready for use within 85 to 90 
days after seeds were sown. Grains are long and pointed, rich cream color when ready, but 
turn to light golden-yellow when cooked. Stalks make a healthy, rapid growth, producing 
an average of three ears each. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 
75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 


324 Golden Giant. As its name implies this is the largest of the yellow sugar varieties, the 
ears measuring up to 8 inches long. The cob is of small diameter, and contains twelve to 
eighteen rows of long, thick grains which cover the entire surface and are deep orange in 
color, extremely juicy and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 43b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2lbs., ai 
75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. GOLDEN CREAM 


If Beans, Corn or Peas are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per Ib. to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 
per Ib. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post office within the United States all other 
Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds. 2 


EDRIWANIIS RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS MaiuAUANLVE 
CORN, SWEET or SUGAR 


—Continued 


Packets of all varieties Sweet Corn, 10 
cts. each, postpaid. At rates quoted below, 
for seeds in bulk, all sweet corn is shipped by ex- 
press, at buyer’s expense. If wanted by Parcel 
Post, add postage as stated on top of page 24, or 
see note at foot of this page. 


Midseason and Main Crop 


Varieties 

310 Black Mexican. A black grained variety, 
sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 
4 Ib., 25 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 70 cts.; 
10 lbs., $3.00. 

313 Country Gentleman. Ripens about 110 
days after sowing—a week later than ever- 
popular Stowell’s. Ears medium size, deep 
grains in irregular rows on cobs and deliciously 
sweet, tender and milky. A splendid variety 
for canning. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 
20 cts.; Ib., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., 
$2.75. 

315 Early Evergreen. Resembles the Stowell’s 
Evergreen, but is ready for use about 10 days 
earlier, and remains in good condition equally 
as long. The ears grow to a good size, usually 
about 8 inches long. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 
21b., 20 cts.; Ib., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., 
$2.50. 

330 Mammoth Late. The largest late sort, very 
productive and fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts., post- 
paid; 4lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 60 cts.; 
10 lbs., $2.50. 

347 Stowell’s Evergreen, Improved. A well- 
known and popular sort. Productive, very 
tender, sugary, and remains in good condition, 
suitable for cooking, for a long time. Pkt., 10 
cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 35 cts.; 2 
lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., $2.75. 

350 Zig-Zag Evergreen. A good sweet Corn, 
with deep grains in irregular rows, ripening a 
few days ahead of Stowell’s Evergreen, and 
fully its equal in quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; post- 


paid; 4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 Ibs., 65 
cts.; 10 Ibs., $2.75. 
Pop-Corn 
Pkt. -..4.Jb. ‘21b; 2 Ibs. 


351 Queens Golden.$0 10 $0 15 $0 25 $0 40 
352 White Pearl... 10 15 25 40 
353 White Rice.... 10 15 25 40 


Sweet Fodder Corn and 
Field Corn, page 49 


GOLDEN GIANT 
Corn Salad (Fetticus) 


CouNTRY GENTLEMAN 


Cress 
Cresson, FR. Berro 0 Mastuerzo, Sp. Garten Kresse, GER. 


Culture—Easily grown during winter on the greenhouse 
bench, in frames, pots or boxes, and splendid for salad, garnishing, 
or as an addition to winter lettuce. Sow seed very thickly in rows 
3 to 6 inches apart under glass, or for summer 1 foot apart in open 
ground as soon as ground can be dug. Sow often for succession, as 
it soon runs to seed. 


Mache, FR. Canonigos, SP. Stechsalat, GER. 
Culture —Sow in spring in drills 1 foot apart; it will be ready 
for cutting in six or eight weeks. For winter and early spring use, 
sow in drills in August and September. Three ounces to 100 
feet of drill. 
355 Large Seeded. Vigorous grower, producing round light 
green leaves, which make good salad. Pkt., 10 cts.3 oz., 20 
cts.; 4 1b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 


Collards 
Chow Coba, FR. Cabu, Sp. Blaeterkohl, GER. 


Culture —Sow and cultivate same as late cabbage. The crop 


357 Extra Curled, or Peppergrass. Used either in salads or 
for garnishing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; +1b., 35 cts.; Ib. 
$1.00. 


of greens may be grown directly in the seed rows, or the plants 

may be transplanted and set a foot apart in the rows. Best after 

being touched by frost. One ounce will produce about 

3,000 plants. 

302 Creole or Southern. Cabbage greens, used as a substitute 
for cabbage. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 3 Ib., 50 cts.; Ib., 
$1.50. 


358 Upland Cress. Has the flavor of Water Cress, and will 
grow in any good soil. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 
cts.; 4 1b., $1.25. 


359 Water Cress (Brunnenkresse). Requires a stream of running 
water, ditch or pond, in which it will grow without care, or a 
shady situation which should be liberally watered. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 4% 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 3 Ib., $1.50.. 


per lb. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post office within the United States all other 


a I Nat ei ea ioe ET NS) 
NOTE If Beans, Corn or Peas are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per Ib. to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 


Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds, 


APHASIA pELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Moana 


Aubergine, FR. Ge ic Ezerpflanze, GER. 
Berengena, SP. EG PLAN ?, 
One ounce will produce 1,000 to 2,000 plants. 


CULTURE—Egg Plant seed requires a higher temperature for germination than any other vegetables, and this temperature should 
be maintained right along in order to maintain strong and healthy growth. Sow the seeds in hotbeds, early in March. When 3 inches 
high, pot the young plants, using small pots, and plunge them in the same bed, so that the plants may become stocky. They can be 
planted out from the pots when the season becomes sufficiently warm, in May or June. The soil can hardly be made too rich. Set the 
plants in open ground, allowing 3 feet space between the rows, and 2 feet space between the plants in the row. Watch for the potato beetle. 
This pest, as well as blight, may be controlled byspraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture or by dusting the plants with Slug Shot. 


404 


Dandelion 


Early Black Beauty. Spineless, with rich purplish black skin; very 
attractive and of best quality. This beautiful Egg-Plant is a great im- 
provement over the well-known and largely grown New York Improved 
Large Purple, but more exacting than that standard, in calling for rich, 
warm soil. The plants are remarkably healthy in their growth and pro- 
duce an abundance of large fruit, earlier than the New York Improved. 
The favorite sort for show purposes. Pkt., 10 cts.; $ oz., 40 cts.; 02z., 
75 cts.; 4 1b., $2.00. 


New York Improved Large Purple. Produces the fruits in great 
quantities, plants averaging from 4 to 6 fruits each. They are large, 
nearly round, dark purple, free of thorns and of excellent quality. The 
standard variety where “Black Beauty” cannot be grown, because of soil 
conditions. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; +1b., $2.00. 


Early Long Purple. Earliest, hardiest and very productive. The 
fruits are long and of good quality, measure 6 to 10 inches long and best 
for very early use. Flavor is probably finer than the two large sorts 
offered above. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; + lb., $1.75. 


Egg-Plant Plants Gee page 212, 


Endive 
Chicoree, FR. Endibia o Escarola, Sp. Endivie, GER. 


One ounce of seed to 300 feet of row. 


Endive is one of the best and most wholesome salads for fall and 
winter use. Sow in shallow drills in April for early use or for late 
use in June or July. When 2 or 3 inches high transplant into good 


Pissenlit, FR. Amargon, SP. Loewenzahn,GER. | ground or thin out to 1 foot apart. When nearly full grown and 


One ounce to 100 feet of row. 


before they are fit for the table they must be bleached. This is 


Culture—Sow seed in good clean loam, in drills 1 foot apart, done by gathering the leaves together and tying with yarn or 


and thin or transplant to 10 or 12 inches apart in the rows. 
401 Broad-leaved. 
60 cts.; oz., $1.00; 4 1b., $3.00. 


raffia to exclude the light and air from the inner leaves which must 


(See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 0z., be done when quite dry or they will rot. Another method is to 


cover the plants with boards or slats. In three or four weeks they 


402 Common. Yields an abundant supply of large succulent | will be blanched. After a shower the boards must be taken off or 
leaves. Pkt:, 10 cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; }1b., $1.50. ] the plants untied, to allow drying. 


BroapD-LEAVED BATAVIAN ENDIVE 


410 Broad-leaved Batavian (Escarolle). A favorite 
salad variety, with wide, wavy, leaves edges of which 
are slightly cut and irregular. Inner leaves blanch 
nicely to a creamy-white. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; - 
3 Ib., 75 cts. 


412 Dreer’s Giant Fringed. A strong growing variety 
with a large white heart and broad stems; good for 
fall and winter. On account of the beautifully curled 
leaves this variety is used freely for garnishing. Pkt., 
10 cts; 30z., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; }1b., 85 cts. 


/ 414 Green Curled Winter. Standard sort for fall and 
winter crop. Very hardy and vigorous. Easy to 
blanch. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; }1b., 75 cts. 

416 White Curled (Self-blanching). Leaves pale green, 


grows to a large size, crisp and very tender. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ¢1b:, 75icts: 


418 Finocchio, or Florence Fen- 
mel. (See Specialties, page 9.) 


French Endive. (Sce Witloof Chicory, page 5.) 


Garlic (See page 35.) 


Hop Vine Roots & Horseradish 
( Page 212.) 


A full list of medicinal and pot Herbs, offered on page 33 


Chou Rave, FR. 
Colde Nabo o Nabicol, Sp. 


Kout-Ra p1—End bulbs are Early Purple, with Earliest Erfurt between 


KOHL-RABI 


(Turnip-rooted Cabbage)  Kohil-Rabi, Grr. 


CULTURE -— This turnip-rooted member of the Cabbage tribe is far superior to turnips in both flavor and keeping qualities. It 
will never grow bitter and it is of far more delicate flavor. As early in the spring as the ground can be put in good garden condition, 
sow it in rows like Radishes, Carrots or any other root crops. Thin the seedlings to stand 4 inches apart in the row, allowing 18 to 24 
inches between the rows. The product is ready for use when the bulbs average 2 to 2} inches in diameter. The thick outer skin should 
be removed before boiling. Serve just like Turnips. One ounce of seed will sow a drill of about 300 feet. 


427 Karliest Erfurt. (See Specialties, page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 
4 oz., 20 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; %1b., 85 cts. 

Early White (or Green) Vienna. Flesh white and tender, 
a standard sort for table use. Has a very short top and forms 
the root quickly. A most dependable variety on all soils and 
in many sections. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 20 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 
< lb., 75 cts. 

Early Purple Vienna. Skin purple, but flesh white and of 
good flavor. As early as the white type, this is considered even 
more heat resistant, hence highly recommended for sections 
where turnips turn bitter. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 20 cts.; 0z., 
30 cts.; + 1b., 85 cts. 


KALE, or BORECOLE 


Chou Vert, FR. Breton, Sp. Blatterkohl, GER. 

Culture —Excellent greens for winter and spring use and 
improved by frost. Sow from May to June, in drills about 1} 
feet apart, and cultivate same as Cabbage. For early spring 
use, sow in September, and protect during winter. The varieties 
are so hardy that the green leaves may be dug out from under 
the snow in winter and used for greens. One ounce of seed will 
produce about 3000 plants. 

422 Dreer’s Imperial Long Standing Kale. A beautifully 
curled and crimped sort, of strong, vigorous spreading habit, 
perfectly hardy, attractive appearance, bright green color and 
very productive. Pkt., 10 cts.; 2% 0oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 
1 b., 70 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

420 Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves curled, brilliant green. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 

424 Dwarf Curled Scotch. Leaves bright green, curled, very 
tender and fine flavored; an excellent sort. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
20 cts.; $1b., 60 cts.; lb., $1.75. 


431 


430 


MUSSELBURGH LEEK 


)REERS|MPERIAL 
‘on | STANDING 


425 Sea Kale (Crambe Maritima). A perennial which should be 


grown and cultivated like rhubarb. Edible parts are the 
young, strong shoots that come up in early spring. When 
blanched, they are cooked and served like asparagus, or the 
leaves may be used as greens. Pkt., 10 cts. 4 oz., 35 cts.; 
oz., 60 cts.; + Ib., $2.00. 


Culture—Greatly valued as a standby for soups and salads. 
Sow in April in drills 1 foot apart, and when 6 to 8 inches high, 
transplant in rich soil, in rows 12 inches apart and 4 inches apart 
and draw the earth to them as they grow. Seed may also 
be sown in August or September; plants transplanted in the 
spring. One ounce will sow 100 ft. of drill. 

438 Dreer’s Prizetaker Leek. A fine large variety of great 
merit, very mild and tender. They grow long and thick, and 
are pure white in color. A very popular exhibition variety. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4.0z., 20 cts.; 1 oz., 30 cts.; 3 Ib., $1.00. 

433 Giant Carentan Leek. Produces a large thick stem, of 
mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; $.0z., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; +1b., 75 cts. 

437 Musselburgh Leek. Grows to a very large size, with 
broad leaves. It is hardy and highly esteemed for exhibition. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 15 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 75 cts. 


Poireau, FR. 


Lauch, GER. 
Puerro, Sp. d 


All seeds prepaid except Beans, Corn, Peas and Field Seeds 
Order Vegetable Seeds by the number preceding each variety 


RUAN RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS MULLIN 


Laitue, FR. LETTU CE Te GER. 


CULTURE-—Every home garden should hold quantities of this best of all salad plants, and with the proper selection of varieties 
suitable for different seasons, a steady supply may be maintained from late May until end of October. For the earliest supply sow seed of 
Loose-leaf and early Butterhead varieties like Dreer’s All-Heart, under glass or indoors in boxes about March ist. Sow thinly and when 
the young seedlings are three inches tall, transplant 3 to 4 inches apart each way in another seed flat or box. As soon as the ground can 
be put in good garden condition, these plants should be set out in rows 18 inches apart, the plants 4 to 6 inches apart in the row. For 
a succession sow seeds of Midseason Butterheads, Crispheads and Cos Lettuces right in the open ground around middle of April. All 
lettuces to head properly, must be thinned out to stand from 6 to 10 inches apart in the row. As the heads develop, every other one should 
be cut out to give the rest a chance to expand. During July, sow early Butterhead varieties, again for a fall supply. One ounce will 
produce about 3000 plants. 


440 Dreer’s ‘‘All Heart.’’ The name is truly descriptive, 
because the few loose outer leaves cause th_ heads to be almost 
entirely solid hearts. Now thoroughly tested in all soils and 
sections, we have yet to hear of an instance where Dreer’s 
All-Heart Lettuce did not come through with flying colors. 
While suitable for summer use in cool sections, it is pre- 
eminently an early spring variety and gives best results in 
soils holding an abundance of humus or other quickly available 
plant food. The heads are of delicate yellowish-green color, 
making it most attractive. The flavor is excellent and in 
crispness it surpasses the majority of other butterheads. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; 4 Ib., $1.25. 

482 Early White Cabbage (White Butter Lettuce). Requires 
but little protection. Heads are very firm and blanch nicely. 
Pkt 10)ctsis30z,)25/ctsse.2l be p/OIctss 

458 French Unrivalled. (See Specialties, page 8.) Pkt., 10 
cts.; 3 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; Z1b., $1.25. 

468 May King. This splendid variety of Lettuce originally 
came from Germany, where it is a great favorite. It is very 
early, and being hardy will stand considerable cold, damp 
weather. It can be planted out of doors or under glass, and 
in either case will produce fine, solid heads much sooner than 
any other variety. The heads are very attractive, outer 
leaves being yellowish-green, tinged with brown, while inside 
it is richest golden-yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 
AO cts.; 4 1b., $1.25. 


480 Wayahead. May be grown either in the cold frame, or in 
open ground early in the spring, and produces good hard 
heads. The outer leaves fold tightly and are light green in 
color, while the inner leaves or heart blanch yellow. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; t1b., 75 cts. 


The ‘‘Loose Leaf’’ Varieties 


These do not form heads but large plants of 
loose leaves which are quite brittle and tender 
early in the season. 


460 Grand Rapids Forcing. It matures 
quickly and is of a large size, handsome 
appearance; crisp and tender. The leaves 
are bright green and crimped at the edge. 
It is one of the best varieties for growing 
under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + 

“i Ib., 75 cts. 

442 Black-seeded Simpson. Produces a com- 

7. pact mass of leaves, light yellowish green in 
color. More heat resistant than the following. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; +1b., 90 cts. 

452 Early Curled Simpson (Silesia). Forms a 
close, compact mass of leaves; excellent forcer. 
Pkt, 10:cts:;\oz:, 25icts:5; 41bs, /5ucts: 


The Earliest ‘‘Butter- 
head’’ Varieties 


“Butterhead” Lettuce is the basis of all really 
high quality salads. 

443 Black-seeded Tennisball. Forms a close, 
hard head, with few outer leaves. It is a true 
butterhead lettuce, grows to medium size and 
does well during early spring. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; $]b., 75 cts. 

448 Boston Market (IVhite Seeded Tennisbail). 
Very hardy, producing crisp medium sized 
heads both under glass and outdoors. Pkt., 
LONcts*sozse25Ects:; Ib: 7Sicts: 


Strong Lettuce Plants are offered on page 212 


HENRY A-DREER: 


LETTUCE— Continued 


The Midseason 
Butterheads 


For a continuous supply of high quality salads 
any of the following sorts should be sown at the same 
time as the earliest sorts and again 2 weeks later. 


446 Big Boston. More extensively grown than 
any other variety in this class. It is early and 
hardy. Color is medium light green, with a 
slight tinge of brown on margins of outer leaves. 
Very desirable for forcing and spring and fall 
outdoor planting. Of good quality, being crisp, 
tender, and of fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
25 cts.; +lb., 75 cts. 


450 California Cream Butter. Produces a 
large solid head and withstands most adverse 
weather. The leaves are thick, dark green 
tinged with brown and spotted. The interior 
of head is rich golden-yellow and quality very 
fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $1b., 75 cts. 


454 Improved Deacon. A good summer cab- 
bage sort; very crisp, large and while of rather 
“forbidding” green color and thick texture out- 
side, holds a ‘‘Heart of gold” of choicest qual- 
ity. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ¢1b., 75 cts. 


475 Mammoth Salamander. Similar to Sal- 
amander described below, but much larger, 
and leaves probably smoother. Pkt., 10 cts.; 


oz., 30 cts.; % lb., 85 cts. 


474 Salamander. Well known and reliable, and one of the most 
popular. A medium green, medium sized sort which always 
heads up well and does well under almost any weather con- 
ditions. Leaves crumpled and of high quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; +1b., 75 cts. 


477 Sensation. A very reliable sort and a great favorite in the 
middle west. Forms close, hard heads, even in an early stage 
of growth, under any ordinary weather condition. Color 
yellowish-green; quality very fine. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 
i Ib., 75 cts. 


KINnGsHoLm Cos LETTUCE 


483 


462 


The Crisp Heading Varieties 


Dreer’s Wonderful. (See Specialties, page 9.) Pkt., 10 
cts.; 40z., 20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; + 1b., $1.00. 


Dreer’s Improved Hanson. This superior Lettuce, which 
we originally introduced, is one of the best for growing during 
the summer months. The heads grow to a good size, are sweet, 
tender and crisp. The color is light green, and leaves, which 
are crumpled, tightly overlap each other. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 
20 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; + lb., $1.00. 


464 Iceberg. The outer leaves are light green in color, and their 


habit of branching towards the centre of head _ 
isa great aid to the blanching of heart. It is 
very firm, crisp and of good flavor, forming 
large, solid heads early in August. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
% 0z., 20 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; 4 1lb., $1.00. 


470 Mignonette. Heads small, compact; leaves 
slightly curled; edges tinted brown. Though of 
unattractive appearance, this is one of the 
surest “headers” and of particularly sweet 
quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.;+1b., $1.00. 


Romaine or Cos Lettuce 


466 Kingsholm Cos. Forms long, upright plants 
with narrow leaves, which are crisp and re- 
freshing, withstanding the summer heat. The 
leaves are light green in color and it is a very 
reliable variety for late use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts.; + 1b., 85 cts. 


473 Paris White Cos. One of the earliest. 
Plants erect, leaves pale green and of good 
quality, which it retains for a long time. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 41b., 85 cts. 


479 Trianon Cos. Probably the best known sort. 
Forms compact, upright, tightly folded heads, 
within sixty days of sowing seeds. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; +1b., 85 cts. 


Strong Lettuce Plants are offered on page 212 
Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety 


—Neoatwant  MUSKMELONS ite" 5 


One ounce will plant about 50 hills; 2 to 3 Ibs. in hills per acre. 

CULTURE-— Melons thrive best in a light, rich soil. When the ground has become thoroughly warm, generally after middle of 
May, sow seeds in hills 5 to 6 feet apart each way for Muskmelons, 8 to 10 feet for Watermelons. Melcn vines are ravenous feeders and 
for best results, a few shovelfuls of well-rotted manure should be incorporated in each hill. Scatter 12 to 15 seeds on top»of each hill and 
cover about } inch deep. After all danger of bugs is over, thin out to three or four strongest plants per hill. A few hills for early use may 
be had, by sowing on pieces of sod in a hotbed, and when warm enough transplant to cpen ground. Melcn vines are subject to the same 
destructive insect and fungous foes as are cucumber and squash vines. Early and repeated spraying with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead 
Mixture is always advisable for these crops. - 


Green Fleshed Varieties 


As a class the following are, perhaps, less exacting in 
their culture requirements than the salmon fleshed sorts. 
We recommend them for heavier soils and cooler climates. 


493 Delicious Gold Lined. Growers of muskmelons, 
both fer home use and for market, will be delighted 
with ‘Delicious Gold Lined.’”’ The melon is nearly 
round, and the skin is covered with a thick grayish 
netting, adding much to its appearance. The flesh 
is green, with golden tint next to the seed cavity, 
which makes it very attractive when cut, and the 
flavor delicious, being remarkably sweet and juicy. 
This melon has our highest recommendation. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; +1b., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. 


495 Early Knight. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 


503 Extra Early Hackensack. A large flat melon with 
prominent ribs. Flesh light green, thick, sweet and 
juicy. Does best in rich bottom land. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 


508 Honey Dew. Unlike the ordinary muskmelon or 
cantaloupe both in appearance and flavor, the outer 
skin being smooth, hard and nearly white, being really 
of the Casawba type. The melons are large, round to 
oval in shape, extremely thick meated and have a 
very small seed cavity; flesh is light green, very solid 
and of a rich honey-like flavor, luscious and juicy, 
‘much more so than any variety of muskmelon. Pkt., 
10%ctss3.0z., 25 cts:3saslbs,-/Oictses Ibe 22255 


518 Montreal Market. Largest of the nutmeg varieties, 
with deep ribs and heavy netting. Flesh green and of 
good flavor. Largely grown in Canada and generally 
recommended for cool sections. Fruits often attain 
large size and specimens have been grown weighing 

15 pounds. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 50 cts.; 

Ib., $1.75. 5 


520 Netted Rock. A handsome and dis- 
tinct variety, about the same size as 
Rocky Ford, but more heavily netted, 
The seed cavity is small, and the flesh. 
which is green, is thick and sweet, con- 
taining a higher percentage of sugar 
than any other variety. An important 
feature of this variety is its ability to 
withstand rust and blight, so much 
so that it is almost proof against either. 
Pkt, 10) cts!;)0z-, 20) cts:; 4 lbs .00 
cts.; lb., $1.50. 


522 Rocky Ford Improved. This de- 
licious Melon is oval in shape and 
beautifully netted. It has been im- 
proved at Rocky Ford, Colorado, a 
section noted for its fine Muskmelons. 
The melons average about five inches in 
length and are of most delicious flavor; 
flesh is smooth-grained and light green 
color. It isa very popular variety, and 
the melons are found on the tables of all 
leading hotels and restaurants during 
their season. Pkts., 10 cts.; oz-, 20 
cts.; + 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 


Desirable collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 10 


490 Burrell’s Gem or Defender. Origi- 
nated at Rocky Ford, the “birthplace 
of all good melons,”’ this sort has added 
much to the reputation of Colorado. In 
size it averages 6 inches long by four 
inches thick through, is distinctly 
ribbed, beautifully netted. Thick, firm 
but luscious salmon-orange flesh which 
is a delight to the palate. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; $ 1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 

497 Emerald Gem. A small, but very 

early smooth skinned variety with 

faint ribs. Salmon pink flesh, flavor of 

which is exceptionally fine. Pkt., 10 

Cts3.402:,/ 20 cts.;, 2 1b.,. 50. cts:;..1b:, 

$1.75. 


500 Fordhook. A high quality melon of 
small size, flat, heavily netted and with 
thick, juicy aromatic flesh. Pkt., 10 
Cts's0z-5-20) ctsis5 4:-lb.,,. 50! ctsi;~1b.; 
SieiSe 

514 Mango, or Vegetable Orange. 
Size and shape like an orange. Used for 
preserving only. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 
20 cts.; $1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

516 Miller’s Cream, or Osage. Large 
and oval with light green, netted skin, 
and unusually thick, sweet, salmon- 
flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 3 1b., 


Salmon-Fleshed Kinds 


- Of pronounced ‘“‘musky” flavor and considered by many the 

best flavored class by far. 

510 Hoodoo, or Hearts of Gold. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; + lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 


(See Specialties, page 6.) 
488 Bender’s Surprise. Large size, nearly round, deeply 
ribbed and roughly netted. Light green skin with deep 
salmon flesh. Finest quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
4 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 


DREER’S RELIABLE 


The idea that good Mushrooms can only be produced in caves, 
pits and houses which have been specially built for the purpose, 
is erroneous. They can be successfully grown in almost any 
building, cellar or shed, which can be darkened. Beds can be made 
on ground floor, or on shelves, in tiers; also in the greenhouse under 
the benches or in spent hot beds, and to some extent out of doors 
on the lawn or in the orchard or meadow. Thus it may be seen 
that ‘“Mushrooms for All” can be produced at very little expense. 
American Spore Culture Spawn. An American make of 

spawn, which produces Mushrooms of excellent quality and 

large size. It is produced from original spores of the best 
varieties, gathered, germinated and propagated under a famous 

French process, producing the most vigorous and _ prolific 

spawn. We furnish the Cream White No. 8 variety. Per brick, 

35 cts. (by mail, 45 cts.); by express, 5 bricks, $1.60; 10 bricks, 

$3.00; 25 bricks, $7.00; 60 bricks, $13.00; 100 bricks, $25.00. 
Dreer’s Mushroom Circular free on application. Tells 

how to prepare the Mushroom bed and take care of crop. If 
interested in growing Mushrooms write for a copy. 


Martynia 


Culture—The seedpods are used for pickling when gathered 
young and tender. Sown in open ground in May in hills 3 feet 
apart each way, or in a hotbed and afterwards transplanted. 
Tf once planted in the garden voluntary plants are likely to spring 
up the following year from scattered seeds. 

485 Martynia Proboscidea. Large size, withlong horns. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; + 1b., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 


50) 'cts:s Ibs $127.52 


524 Tip Top. This luscious melon is the largest in this class, 
nearly round. Flesh is deep yellow and has a rich spicy 
flavor. Skin heavily netted and slightly ribbed. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 60.cts.; lb., $2.00. 


Varieties for Under-glass Culture 


489 Blenheim Orange. Oval shape, flesh deep orange. Pkt., 
25 cts. 

526 Windsor Castle. A very reliable green-fleshed variety. 
Pkt., 25 cts. 


MUSHROOM SPAWN 


Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 10 


32 


CHIMPS RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Mu/UaniLV 


Melon d'eau, FR. 


530 Alabama Sweet. Oblong in shape, early in maturing. 
Color dark green, flesh bright red, remarkably firm. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; #1b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 


Blue Gem, or Iceberg. Somewhat resembles Kolb’s 
Gem, but larger. The flesh is of a beautiful pink and of sweet 
flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; }1b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
Colorado Preserving Citron. Excellent for making 
preserves. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; }1b., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
534 Cole’s Early. Large heart, flesh of fine texture and good 
flavor and a good variety for our northern States. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 40 cts.;' lb., $1.00. 


Moutarde, FR. Mustard Mostazo, Sp. 


One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. 
CULTURE — A pungent salad plant; the seed is also used for flavor- 
ing pickles, pepper sauce, etc. 
558 White London. Leaves dark green, small and smooth. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 
554 Chinese. Large, light green leaves, frilled at edge. 
cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Fordhook Fancy. Beautifully curled and fringed, making it 
attractive for salads and garnishing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
3 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
Southern Giant Curled. Large leaves, crumpled and frilled. 
Pkt-510\cts3; (oz; 20ctsi35 + Ibi5) 50 icts3sel bye l.293 


532 


536 


Pkt., 10 
556 


557 


Okra, or Gumbo 
Gombaud, FR. Gombo, Sp. Ocher, GER. 
CULTURE-—This vegetable is extensively grown for its green pods, 
which are used in soups, stews, etc., to which they impart a rich flavor, 
and substance. Sow seed thinly in rich ground about the middle of May 

or when ground has become warm, in drills 3 feet apart covering them 1 

inch deep. When 4 to 6 inches tall, thin out plants to stand 12 to 18 

inches apart in the row. Cultivate like corn. One ounce will sow 

100 feet of drill. 

560 Dreer’s Little Gem. Makes a stocky growth and is very pro- 
ductive. The pods are long, slender and of a light green color. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 41b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 

561 Improved Long Green. Very productive and bears long pods, 
of good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 

565 White Velvet or Creole. Pods free from ridges and very 
tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; +1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 

563 Perkins’ Long-pod Okra. The pods grow 4 or 5 inches long, 
very tender while young, and of a beautiful deep green color. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + 1b., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 


WATERMELONS 


One ounce for 30 hills, four to five pounds for an acre. 
CULTURE -—See directions given under Muskmelons. Watermelons, however, are slightly less subject to “‘bug,’’ depredation and 
disease attacks than Muskmelons. At the same time they are more easily hurt by strong spray mixtures, and caution in the use of such 
mixtures is advisable. 


Zadia, SP. 
Wasser Melone, GER. 


540 Florida Favorite. Of medium size, 
striped alternately light and dark green, 
flesh deep red. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
+ lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 

Harris’ Earliest. Large, slightly 
oval in shape, skin mottled light and 
dark green. Flesh is solid, bright red, 
very tender and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 
Irish Grey. A long melon, light green 
in color with fine eating quality. Flesh 
crisp and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 


542 


543 


TSN ctsises sl bs 45ects mlb soles 
546 Monte Cristo, or Kleckley 
Sweets. Where sweetness, combined 


with large size is desired, this variety 
will surely please. Fruits average 18 to 
20 inches long, are oval-shape, with dark 
green skin. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
t Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 

548 Sweet-Heart. Vine vigorous and 
productive, oval shape, flesh bright red, 
tender, and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 
20 cts.;-4 Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 

->550 Tom Watson. A large oblong Melon, 
that has become a great favorite every- 
where. The flesh is bright red, of deli- 

cious flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; +1b., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


7552 Yellow Ice Cream. The “‘par excellence” of watermelons. 


The quality of the fruits is always sweet and crisp. Flesh 
is bright golden-yellow, skin beautiful green and shape elon- 
gated. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 41b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 


Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 10 


33 


HERBS 


(Sweet, Pot and Medicinal) 

CULTURE — Herbs delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow seeds early in spring in shallow drills, 1 foot 
apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distances, or transplant. They should be cut on a dry day 
just before they come into full blossom, tied in bunches and hung up or spread thinly on a floor where they 
can dry quickly. Those marked with an * are perennial. Plants of various perennial herbs will be 
found offered on page 212. 

5010 Anise. For garnishing, flavoring | 5040 *Peppermint. For flavoring. Pkt., 25 cts. Plants, page 212. 
and for cordials. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., | 5042 *Rosemary. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 
25 cts. Plants, page 212. 

5012 *Balm. Lemon-scented. Used for | 5044 *Rue. For roup in fowls. Pkts.,10 cts.; 4.0z., 35 cts.;0z., 60 cts. 
tea or balm wine. Pkt., 10 cts.; | 5046 Saffron. Used for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.: ZtOZ.s) D5actsu 


4 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. oz., 40 cts. 
SAGE 5014 Basil, Sweet: Used in soups. | 5048 *Sage. Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 10 cts:;| 2 0z., 
my Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 20 cts.; 0z., 30 cts. 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; ¢1b., $1.50. Plants, page 212. 
5016 Bene. Used medicinally. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 20cts.;0z.,35cts. | 5959 Savory, Summer. Used for flavoring. Pkt 1Olctse os 
5018 Borage. Excellent for bees. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 20 cts.; BOE Gages, ms if a8 eam 
0z., 35 cts. : O75 ; “esa E ae 
5020 Caraway. Used in bread, etc. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. see ee For flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; 2 02., 30 


5022 *Catnip. [For medicinal purposes, and relished by cats, 5 F : 
who roll in it with great delight. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 25 cts.; 5036 *Sweet Marjoram. Leaves used green in summer and 
dried in winter for flavoring. Pkt., 10 cts.; 7 02-3 25, cts:: 


oz., 40 cts. oz., 45 cts.; + 1b., $1.25 
meet ic. Pkt. 5 02., 25 cts. EE SACS Rate 
5024 Corinder. Seeds are aromatic. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts 5054 *Tansy. Pkt., 10cts.; }0z.,35cts.;oz., 60cts. Plants,page212. 


5026 Cumin. For pigeons. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts. : : 
5028 Dill. For Dill pickles. Pkt., 10cts.; 0z., 20cts.;41b.,50cts. | 5056 *fhyme, Broad-leaved English. For seasoning and 
5030 *Fennel, Sweet. Used in sauce. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. poultry stuffing. Pkt., 15 cts.; 3 0z., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; 


5032 *Horehound. Used for coughs. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 a lb., $2.25. Plants, page 212. 

cts.; oz., 40 cts. 5058 Thyme, French Summer. Used for seasoning. Pkt., 15 
5034 *Lavender. For perfuming linen. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., cts.; 3 0z., 40 cts.; 0z., 75 cts.; ¢1b., $2.25. 

30 cts.; 02z., 50 cts. 5060 *Wormwood. Beneficial to poultry. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 
5038 *Pennyroyal. Used medicinally. Pkt., 50 cts. 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 


céous, se. DREER’S CHOICE ONION SEED “c:.° 


One ounce of Onion seed for 200 feet of drill, 4 to 5 pounds for an acre. 

CULTURE — Large Onions are easily grown from seeds in one season provided the gardener 
has a rich piece of ground and is willing to do the necessary hand weeding and transplanting of 
the young Onions. Seeds may be sown very early in the spring in rows 18 inches apart, and as 
soon as seedlings are 3 to 4 inches tall they should be thinned out to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in 
the row. Several applications of a complete fertilizer or wood ashes scattered on both sides of the 
row and hoed into the soil will benefit the developing roots immensely. Pull when tops begin to 
die down, cure and sell, or store in a cool, dry place. For sets, select a clean sandy soil of medium 
fertility, prepare it well in early spring, and at once sow seed in drills a foot apart, using 40 to 
60 pounds of seed per acre. Gather the sets when ripe, cure and store in a dry, airy place. They 
3 may be wintered in a slightly frozen 
condition, but must be protected from 
repeated freezing and thawing. In 
early spring following, plant them 
; in shallow drills, 12 inches 
apart, and about 2 inches 
apart in the drill. By : . me S 
sowing seed of the Span- Thinning out the seedlings—the most 

ish type, such as Prize- essential phase in onion culture. 
taker and Southport Globes, under glass in February or March, 
and transplanting in April to open ground 3 to 4 inches apart 

in the rows bulbs of immense size may be produced. 

NOTE—The Onion Seed crops of California have this year 
, turned out almost total failures owing to disease, and existing 
_ stocks are very low, and we would advise an early order on thisitem. 


Best American Yellow Sorts 
As a class the following may be termed the 
best general purpose onions for home and 
market purposes. Properly handled and stored 
they keep quite well and bring good prices. 
578 Prizetaker. (See Specialties, page 3.) 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; 0z., 60 cts.; 
+ lb., $2.00; lb., $7.00 
568 Yellow Globe Danvers. Home gard- 
eners throughout the country prefer this 
type to all others. Realizing the im- 
portance of getting a true to-tspe strain, 
the bulbs from which our seed is grown 
are especially and carefully selected as to 
shape. It is the best paying Onion for 
general crop, being of a good size and a 
splendid keeper, while the flesh is very 
; mild flavored. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3% oz., 35 
cae cts.; oz., 60 cts.; +1b., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 


Choice Onion Sets are offered on page 35 
Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety 


34 /AENRY A-DREERS 


DREER’S CHOICE ONION SEED—Continued 


572 Ideal. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; % 0z., 35 cts.; 0z., 60 
cts.; + 1b., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 

570 Gigantic Gibraltar. On the order of ‘‘Prizetaker,”’ both in shape and 
size of bulbs. It is of globe shape, with light straw colored skin and white 
flesh, which is very mild and tender. This variety will produce onions 


averaging five inches in diameter and weighing up to 2 Ibs. if seed is 
sown early under glass and young plants are transplanted 

in April. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; ¢ lb., $1.75; 
Ib., $6.00. 

577 Philadelphia Yellow Dutch or Strasburg. A 
very popular home garden onion. Early, and yet 
good keeper. Flesh well flavored; bright straw- 
colored skin and somewhat flattened shape. Also 
largely grown for sets on account of its excellent 
keeping qualities. -Pkt., 10 cts.; }0z., 25 cts.; 0z., 
40 cts.; $1b., $1.25; 1lb., $4.00. ] 

586 Southport Yellow Globe. A very large, hand- | 
some, globular-shaped yellow variety, very productive, 
of mild flavor. The outer skin is pale yellow, and the 
flesh creamy white. This is the latest to mature, re- 
quiring about 100 days to reach full size from time 
seeds are sown. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 35 cts.; 0z., 65 
cts.; +1b., $2.25; lb., $8.00. 


PHILADELPHIA YELLOW DutTcH ONION 


The Leading White Sorts 


White sorts are milder than yellow or red, but do not keep so well. 

574 Mammoth Silver King. The largest of the foreign varieties, speci- 
mens having been grown to weigh as heavy as three pounds. Produces 
large bulbs within 120 days from seeds. Flat in shape and both skin and 
flesh are pure white, mild and well flavored. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; 
oz., 40 cts.; }1b., $1.25; Ib., $4.00. 

584 Southport White Globe. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 
4 oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; +1b., $2.75; 1b., $10.00. 

590 White Portugal, or Silver Skin. The bulbs are fiat in shape and 
mature within 75 days from seeds making it very desirable for sections 
where the season is short. Grown for green bunching Onions besides 
being well adapted for pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; $0z., 35 cts.; oz., 65 cts.; 
41b., $2.25, lb., $8.00. —~ 

592 White Queen, or Barletta. An early Onion, very mild, pure white, 
chiefly grown for pickling. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 
4 lb., $1.50; Ib., $5.00. 


SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE 


The Red Sorts 


Comparatively speaking, the latest to mature, the 
strongest in flavor, but also the best keepers. 

580 Large Red Wethersfield. A standard variety 
in many localities, especially in the West. Does 
very well in all sections. It grows to full size 
within 100 days from seed and is very dependable 
on many soils and in different seasons. Onions are 
large, flat in shape, with skin of a purplish-red color 
and flesh of a purplish-white color. Resists drought 
better than most onions. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 25 
cts.; 0z., 45 cts.; }1b., $1.25; lb., $4.00. 

582 Southport Red Globe. The deep red color of 
skin and symmetrical form of this Onion make it 
very attractive, and suitable for exhibition. Bulbs 
reach full size within 110 days, keep well and are 
of superior quality. This variety is particularly 
popular in sections having heavy alluvial soils. 
Pkt., 10:cts:; 3 0z., 35 cts:; 0z.; 65 cts; 4 Ib:, 
$2.25; Ib., $8.00. 


Choice Onion Sets are offered on page 35 


39 


Persil, FR. P ARSLEY Eee en 


CULTURE — Used for garnishing and seasoning soups, meats, etc. Succeeds best in a mellow, rich soil. Sow thickly early in April 
in rows 18 to 24 inches apart and 3-inch deep; thin out the plants to stand 6 inches apart in the rows. The seed germinates slowly, 
plants taking from three to four weeks to make their appearance, and sometimes failing to come up in dry weather. To insure prompt 
germination, soak the seed a few hours in warm water, or sprout in damp earth, and sow when it swells or bursts. For winter use protect 
in a frame or light cellar. One ounce of seed for 150 feet of drill. 


600 


596 


604 


601 


598 


602 


606 


soil, 


Dreer’s Dwarf Perfection. (See 
Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 
20 cts; 4 1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
Champion Moss Curled. Forms a 
dense growth of curled and crimped 
leaves. A popular and reliable sort. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 3 1b., 40 cts.; 
Ib., $1.25. 

Dreer’s Summer Green. A strong 
and vigorous grower that resists heat 
and drought in a splendid manner. Pro- 
duces large, finely curled leaves of beau- 
tiful dark green color. Pkt., 10 cts; 
oz., 15 cts.; + 1b., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Dwarf Extra Curled Perpetual. 
Leaves tender, crimped and very curly, 
of a bright green color. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 
Fern Leaved. Finely cut leaves. 
Very ornamental. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 
15 cts.; +1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. . 
Plain. Flat smooth leaves of dark 
green. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 
40 cts.; lb., $1.00. | 
Turnip-rooted or Hamburg. The 
fleshy root resembles a parsnip and is | 
used for flavoring soups, etc. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 40 cts.; lb., 


$1.00. [ae tom: 
Panats, FR. P ARSNIP eats Caml 


CULTURE — Sow as early in the spring as weather and soil conditions permit in drills 2 feet apart and cover 4 inch deep in light 
less in heavy clay. Thin out to stand 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. The quality of the roots is improved by leaving them in 
the ground over winter for spring use. Secure enough in pits or 
cellars in the fall for immediate needs. One ounce will sow 
200 feet of drill, 5 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 


608 Large Sugar, or Hollow Crown. This is the best and 
most productive variety and is largely grown both in the home 
garden and for market. The roots, which are creamy white, 
grow 10 to 12 inches long, and are smooth, tender, sweet and 
are of excellent flavor. This strain is the result of careful 
selection of roots growing to an ideal shape and having the 
distinct hollow crown. Highly valued by market gardeners. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3% Ib., 45 cts.; Ib:, $1.50. 


610 Student, or Guernsey. A good half-long variety. Pkt., 
L 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3 1b., 45 cts.;. lb., $1.50. 


Choice Onion Sets 


Prices subject to market changes. 

If by Parcel Post add as follows: To points East of the Missis- 
sippi River, 5 cts. quart; West of the Mississippi River, 10 cts. 
quart. 

Onion Sets should be planted in rows 12 inches apart, with sets 
2 inches apart in the row. -1 quart will plant a 50 foot row. 


Per qt. 4 qts. 
White; Onion! Sets: so. cscs ceisietene ches $0 40 $1 40 
Vellow,Onion) Sets) 005.025 ose fhe. See we 350 7 1-20 
RedsOnioniSets ye karen 5 costemise site sen 3521. 15-20 
Egyptian (for Scallions)..................... BOiae1700 
White Potato (Multiplier)................... 40 1 40 
Yellow Potato Onions....................... 40 1 40 
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Gar licteery Vein ite scant asec one rate iaey Taesasieiae ae 80 3 00 


Chives. See Vegetable Plants, page 212. 
When larger quantities of Onion Sets are desired, write for prices. 


Strong pot-grown Parsley Plants offered on page 212 
Order Vegetable Seeds by the number preceding each variety 


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ANIA ADU PELTABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Mou aanieay 
yam ~©6GARDEN PEAS tase 


One pound will plant fifty feet of drill. 

CULTURE — The very earliest sowing of peas may be made as early in March as the gardener can prepare a piece of ground because 
subsequent frosts do not hurt the young plants, especially those of the extra early smooth-seeded varieties. Sow in single or double rows 
24 to 26 inches apart, covering seeds about 2 inches deep. All varieties do better with some sort of support. Where the brush is lacking, 
poles and twine may be utilized. By selecting varieties maturing in succession (and it is easy to pick them out from the following pages 
because they are listed in about the same order as they reach full size), a constant supply of delicious peas may be had from early in June 
until middle of August. Experience has proven that sowings made after middle of May are not as successful as the earlier ones because 
hot midsummer heat is apt to cut shart both vines and pods. Material for inoculating Peas will be found offered on page 223. 


Peas by Parcel Post 

The prices given in this catalogue for Peas of all kinds are for same to be sent by express or freight 
at purchaser’s expense. If wanted sent by Parcel Post, remit extra as follows: 

To points East of Mississippi River, 5 cts. per pound. To points West of Mississippi River, 10 
cts. per pound. 

Packets of all varieties of Peas, 10 cts. each, postpaid. 
Smooth-Seeded Extra Early Sorts 

The hardiest sorts, to be planted as soon as the soil can be put in condition. 

628 Early Eight Weeks. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 41b., 25 cts.; lb., 
45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.50. 

635 Dreer’s Eureka Extra Early. One of the earliest and most prolific extra early varieties, 
which has given good results wherever grown. Vines grow to a height of about 20 inches and 
are very robust, bearing an abundant crop of pods which measure about 23 inches in length, 
and are well filled with peas of excellent flavor. Height, 20 inches. It is not only valuable for 
early use but is especially adapted for planting in August when most plantings of other varieties 
result in failure. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 31b., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 101bs., $3.00. 

630 Dreer’s Electric Extra Early. Is the best of the small, round, biue-seeded extra early 
sorts. The vines grow very uniform and attain a height of 2} feet, bearing an abundant crop 
of medium size, dark green pods, which are well filled with Peas of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts., 
postpaid; 41b., 20 cts.; Ib., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 

618 Alaska. An extra early round blue Pea, height, 2 feet. Very uniform and a first-class canner. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 1b., 20 cts.; Ib., 35 cts.; 2 Ibs., 65 cts.; 10 1bs., $3.00. 


The Earliest Sweet 
Wrinkled-Seeded Varieties 


The following may be planted any time after middle of 
April when the soil has become warm. 


620 American Wonder. A very fine, extra early 
wrinkled variety. It is well suited for the private 
garden and quite productive. The flavor and quality 
are excellent, and its dwarf habit of growth makes it a 
desirable sort; height, 1 foot. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 
31b., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 


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646 Gradus, or Prosperity. Combines the finest 
quality with extreme earliness, besides being fairly 
productive. Grows vigorous and healthy; vines about 
three feet in height, bearing pods averaging 4 inches 
long, well filled with 6 to 8 beautiful light green Peas, DREER’s ELectTRic Extra EaRLy 
which color they retain after being cooked. The quality and flavor are delicious and a valuable 
feature with the “‘Gradus”’ is, that the Peas remain tender and sweet for a long time after 
having been picked from the vines. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 40 cts.; 
2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.50. 


648 Hundredfold. (See Colored Plate, page 9.) Pkt., 15 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; 
lb., 50 cts.; 2 lbs., 90 cts.; 10 1bs., $4.25. 


649 Laxtonian. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 31b., 25 cts.; Ib., 45 cts.; 
2 Ibs., 85 cts.; 10 Ibs., $4.00. 


654 Little Marvel. For the early crop this is a very desirable sort, as it matures earlier and 
the pods contain more peas. It is dwarf, about 15 inches high, plants are very productive, 
bearing many twin pods, which are dark green. We consider this one of the best dwarf 
growing varieties for the home garden and are sure that it will please all who plant it. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.50. 


670 Market Surprise. Though not a truly “wrinkled” seeded sort, the seeds of this variety 
are “‘dimpled” and the quality of the green product is so extraordinary that we consider 
it well worth a place among the highest quality sorts. The plant grows to a height of 30 
inches, and is very thrifty, producing the pods in surprisingly large quantities. Pods are 
large and well filled with Peas. Ready for use 60 days after sowing seeds and by far the 
heaviest yielder of 4-inch pods early in the season. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 Ib., 25 cts.; 
GRapuS OR PROSPERITY Ib.. 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.25. 


If Beans, Corn or Peas are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per Ib. to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 
per lb. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post office within the United States all other 
Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds. 


GARDEN PEAS—Continued 


Second Early and Medium 
Varieties 


The following sorts are particularly valuable in that they “‘fill the gap’? between the 
early sorts offered above and the main crop varieties. 


614 Abundance. Pods hang in pairs and contain 6 to 8 wrinkled Peas, and ripen in 
about 70 days; height, 2 feet. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 34 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 
2 |bs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 


652 Lincoln. Extremely productive and of most delicious quality. Grows about 14 
feet high and produces long, curved, deep green pods in pairs, literally covering the 
plant. Pkt.,10cts., postpaid; 31b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2lbs., 75 cts.; 10 1bs., $3.00 


692 Senator. Peas fit to pick in about sixty-one days, pods about 4 inches long, curved 
and rich dark-green color, well filled with medium size, green, wrinkled peas, which 
are very sweet and tender; height, 3 feet. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 Ib., 25 cts.; 
lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 


Late or Main Crop Varieties 


Customers will have to wait somewhat longer for crops of the following sorts, but 
such waiting will be well repaid by exceptional crops of unusual pods and peas. For 
a perfect succession plant a good extra early, like Dreer’s Electric; a fine early wrinkled, 
like Thomas Laxton; then one of the three medium sorts; and one of the main crop 
varieties below. 

626 Dwarf Champion. A splendid dwarf variety which is very hardy and productive. 
Bears long broad pods containing 7 or 8 large peas of fine quality. Height 2 feet. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; $1b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 Ibs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.25. 

622 Carter’s Daisy, or Dwarf Telephone. The pods are long, frequently measur- 
ing 5 inches in length, broad, rounded or curved at the end and remarkably well 
filled. The color is pale green and quality excellent; height, 18 inches. Pkt., 10 
cts., postpaid; 41b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.25." 

624 Champion of England. This popular old-time wrinkled variety is still largely 
used on account of its rich flavor. Height is about 5 feet and vines bear long round 
pods in pairs with 7 or 8 light green peas. Pkt., 10 cts.; postpaid; 4 lb., 20 cts.; 
lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 1bs., $3.00. 


THOMAS LAXTON PEA 


Sweet Wrinkled Extra Early Sorts 


—Continued 


674 Nott’s Excelsior. A little taller than American Wonder 
but otherwise very similar. Vines produce a large number of 
pods which are well filled with finely flavored peas. Height, 
16 inches. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 
2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.00. 


679 Pioneer. Vines grow to a height of 15 to 18 inches and are 
very productive. The pods are large and average 4 inches 
long, well filled and peas are of excellent flavor. Ready 
for picking within 70 days after sowing. Pkt., 10 cts., post- 
paid; 41b., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 85 cts.; 10 lbs., $4.00. 


696 Surprise Pea. This Pea is one of the earliest of the 
wrinkled sorts. Vines grow about 2 feet high and are re- 
markably productive, being literally covered with well filled 
pods. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 
2 Ibs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 


699 Sutton’s Excelsior. The plants are dwarf, growing about 
14 inches high, sturdy and exceedingly productive, and the 
quality is very fine indeed. The color of the shelled peas is a 
pleasing light green and it bears the largest pods of any of the 
low-growing wrinkled Pea with the exception, perhaps, of 
Laxtonian, offered on preceding page. Ready within 70 
days after seeds are sown. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4} lb., 25 
cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.25. 


705 Thomas Laxton. An early large-podded Pea, which is very 
hardy and a strong grower, producing pods in abundance. 
The habit and growth of vine resembles Gradus, although 
the color is darker and pods more blunt in shape. The pods 
are well filled with large peas; height, 3 feet. Pkt., 10 cts., 
postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., 
$3.25. 


If Beans, Corn or Peas are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per lb. to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 
per lb. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post office within the United States all other 
Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds. 


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PIAA U WS PELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS MaUaDiLU 
GARDEN PEAS—Continued - 


632 Everbearing. Probably one of the latest maturing sorts, coming in after Tele- 
phone. Pods 33 to 4 inches long, straight and pointed, and contain 6 or 7 Peas of a 
rich flavor; very sweet and tender. Height, 3 feet. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 3 lb., 
25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.25. 


638 French Canner (Petit Pois, or Small French Pea). Still in good demand by a large 
number of our customers, for its general excellence as a home canner. Very prolific, 
with long, slim pods; 3 to 33 feet. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; }lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 35 cts.; 
2 Ibs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 


665 Large White Marrowfat. Vines 5 feet high, bearing long round pods with 6 or 
7 large peas of medium quality. A very heavy cropper, suitable for summer growing. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 41b., 20cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 2 lbs., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.00. 


682 Potlatch. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 
45 cts.; 2 lbs., 80 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.75. 


690 Prince Edward. Produces large pods of the Telephone type, and is enormously 
productive. The strong vines grow about 4 feet high, and bear immense dark green 
pods containing 8 or 9 large peas. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; } lb., 25 cts.; lbs., 40 
cts.; 2 Ibs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.25. 


700 Telephone. A standard for many years both here and abroad, and improved 
now to its limit. Vines are very strong in growth, and average 18 to 20 pods, in 
pairs; the pods are of large size, containing 6 to 8 peas each, which are of a medium 
green color, closely packed in the pod, and of a most delicious flavor; height, 34 feet. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 41b., 25 cts.; lb., 40 cts.; 2 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.25. 


Edible Podded Peas 


The pods of the two sorts following are cooked with the peas. They have a very high 
sugar content, and make a delicious dish and a welcome change in the menu. 


640 Giant Sugar. Largest edible podded variety and also latest in maturing. Pods 
are light green, about 3 inches long and very tender and sweet. Height, 5 feet. 
Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 4 1b.. 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 85 cts.; 10 lbs., $3.75. 


662 Melting Sugar. Pods grow 4 to 5 inches long, and are very broad, quite brittle 
and with no stringiness. Very sweet. Height, 5 feet. Pkt., 10 cts., postpaid; 

2 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 45 cts.; 2 lbs., 85 cts.; 10 Ibs., $3.75. 
CHAMPION OF 


POTATOES CS Cee 


CULTURE -— Any good well drained fibrous loam will produce Potatoes under right climatic conditions. For early Potatoes, which 
mature in 8 to 10 weeks from planting, the soil must be particularly rich. A rich clover sod, manured and broken the year before and 
planted to corn, beans, peas, oats, etc., is in best shape for giving a good yield of nice clean Potatoes. Stable manure had better be applied 
to the land the year before, while some good complete fertilizer, at the rate up to 1000 pounds per acre, if applied broadcast, or 400 to 
600 pounds if applied mostly in the rows, may be used directly for the potato crop. Avoid the use of Wood Ashes for this crop. Open 
furrows 3 feet apart and 3 to 4 inches deep. Apply the fertilizer, and run the furrower or small plow again in the furrow to mix the fertil- 
izer with the soil and leave a mellow seedbed. Then plant good-sized pieces, each one containing not less than 2 or 3 eyes, 15 inches 
apart in the furrows for early potatoes, and 18 inches apart for late ones. In some potato-growing sections they always plant in check 
tows 3 feet apart each way. Cover with small plow or other suitable tool. Cultivate often. Spray with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead 
Mixture as a protection from flea beetle, potato beetle and blight. 8 to 10 bushels will plant an acre. 


NOTE — Potatoes are ready for shipment about March 1st and are forwarded by Express or Freight as may be directed, at customer’s 
expense, and are shipped at purchaser’s risk, our responsibility ceasing after delivery to transportation company in good order. 


Patatas, SP. 
Kartoffel, GER. 


PRINCE Epwarp PEA Pomme de Terre, FR. 


Bovee. Earlier than the Early Rose, and much more productive. 
The vine is dwarf and of stocky growth, skin pink, and the 
quality is all that could be desired. It grows very uniform in 
shape and keeps well for an early variety. 


Early Rose. Very reliable. Shape long and good size with pink 
skin. It cooks pure white and mealy and is of good flavor. 


Irish Cobbler. One of the first varieties of Potatoes to be 
ready for use. The skin is creamy white, sometimes netted, 
which is an indication of good quality, round smooth tubers with 
eyes strong and well developed. It produces large crops and is a 
reliable variety. 

State of Maine. A very reliable standard variety, round and 
flattened. Medium early, splendid flavor, cooks dry, is a good 
keeper and very productive. 


SWEET POTATO PLANTS. See page 212. 


NOTE 


Vegetable Seeds in packets, ounces and pounds. 


Green Mountain. A well known late variety which is suitable 
for planting in various soils, even producing fair crops on soils 
which are not of high fertility. Yields good crops and keeps well. 

Sir Walter Raleigh. A heavy cropping, main crop variety, of 
excellent cooking quality. 

Rural New Yorker No. 2. A well known and reliable late 
variety that makes strong healthy growth in all kinds of soil. 
Exceptionally heavy cropper of large, solid clean-skinned tubers, 
which cook dry and mealy. It is also practically disease re- 
sistant. 


SEED POTATO BUYERS PLEASE NOTE 
At the time of going to press with this Catalogue the Potato 


market is so unsettled that we are unable to name prices. 
Please write stating kind and quantity wanted and we will 
quote by letter. 


If Beans, Corn or Peas are wanted by Parcel Post, add 5 cts. per lb. to points East of the Mississippi River, and 10 cts. 
per lb. to points West of the Mississippi River. We deliver postpaid to any post office within the United States all other 


/ABNRY ADREER 


Piment, FR. 


PEPPER 


Pimiento, Sp. 
Pfeffer, GER. 


One ounce of seed for 1000 or 1500 plants. 


CULTURE -— Sow seed in flats under glass in March; transplant seedlings, when 2 to 3 inches high, into other flats, 4 inches apart 
each way or into individual pots, either clay or paper, to encourage good root systems. When the weather has become thoroughly settled 
and danger from belated freezes is over (about corn planting time), transplant to open ground in warm, very rich and well-prepared soil, 
placing rows 3 feet apart, with plants 2 feet apart in the rows. The large, sweet sorts have become very popular and are always in demand. 


PEPPER PLANTS. (See page 212.) 


734 Dreer’s New ‘‘Rainbow.’’ (See Specialties, page 7.) 
Pkt., 25 cts. E 
Chinese Giant. This variety is undoubtedly the 
largest Sweet Pepper ever offered. The fruits are bright 
scarlet, flesh is thick, remarkably sweet, without the 
least trace of fieriness. The latest-maturing Pepper, 
requiring a long season of growth. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 
45 cts.; oz., 80 cts.; + lb., $2.50. 

Golden Dawn. A mild and sweet yellow Pepper; 
quite ornamental and attractive. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 
30 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; + 1b., $1.75. 

Large Bell or Bull Nose. Large early scarlet vari- 
ety. Very popular, and a favorite pickling sort. Flesh 
is thick and usually of mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; } 0z., 
30 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; £1b., $1.75. 

Long Red Cayenne. Pods are long and slender; 
bright red and very pungent. Used extensively for 
bunching with pot-herbs. Pkt., 10 cts.; } 0z., 30 cts.; 
oz., 50 cts.; ¢lb., $1.75. 

Long Sweet Spanish. The Peppers, sometimes grow 
six or seven inches long and two inches in diameter. 
The fruits are bright green, turning to a rich scarlet 
when matured. Flesh thick and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; }lb., $1.75. 

Neapolitan. A variety which matures very early. 
It grows about 3} to 4 inches long and 2 inches thick, 
and is remarkably sweet. Brilliant red fruit. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 4 0z., 40 cts.; 0z., 75 cts.; 41b., $2.00. 
Pimiento. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 
4 oz., 35 cts.; 0z., 65 cts.; ¢1b., $1.90. 


722 


726 


709 


712 


742 


730 


732 


738 


740 


718 


744 


747 


735 
715 
728 


Rusy Kinc—EQuALLY FINE FOR SALADS OR STUFFING 720 


LARGE BELL 


Ruby Giant. Of particularly desirable size and shape for 
stuffing. A cross between Ruby King and Chinese Giant, 
grows to large size and is very mild. Pkt., 10 cts.; } oz., 30 
cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; $ Ib., $1.75. 


Ruby King. This popular sort now seems to be a favorite 
in all sections, on account of its reliable nature. Fruits are 
about four inches long, flesh thick and mild, color dark green 
while young, turning to ruby red when ripe. Extremely 
prolific, often bearing ten or a dozen fruits. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
2 oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 4 1b., $1.75. 


Small Chili. Red conical pods, about 2 inches long, very 
hot, an ornamental and useful and prolific sort. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; }1b., $1.75. 


Tabasco. Small and very hot. Used as a condiment either 
in vinegar or for making sauce. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 45 cts.; 
oz., 80 cts. 


Worldbeater. One of the best large, mid-season peppers, 
with thick, sweet flesh. Fruits extra large measuring nearly 
6 inches long by 4 inches through, of a rich ruby color. This 
strain is very productive and plants bear large quantities of 
the handsome fruits. Pkt., 10 cts.; 40z., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; 
+ lb., $2.00. 


Pkt) oz: Oz. -4 1b: 
Red Cherry............ (Hot)...$0 10 $0 30 $0 50 $1 75 
Celestial es oie. )bac 6: (Hot) 10 30 SOE. 1:75 
Red Japan Cluster....(Hot)... 10 30 50s 12575 
Creole, or Bird’s Eye..(Hot)... 20 60 100 3 00 


Strong Pot-grown Pepper Plants offered on page 212 


A0) 


HENRY A-DREER: 


Potiron, F®. PUMPKIN  Grcciinis, con 


CULTURE -— Sow in good soil in May, when the ground has become warm, in hills 10 feet apart each way, or in fields of corn about 
every fourth hill; plant at the same time with the corn. Pumpkin varieties if planted together will mix. There is not much danger of 
their mixing with squashes or other vines. One ounce for 25 hills, 3 pounds for an acre. 


750 Large Cheese or Kentucky Field. A large round 
flattened variety with orange skin, flesh yellow and sweet, 
an excellent canner. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; +1b., 40 cts.; 
Ib., $1.25. 


752 Large Yellow Field, or Big Tom. The well known corn- 
field Pumpkin, for feeding stock. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
11b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. By express, 10 lbs., $10.00. 


756 Large Yellow Mammoth Potiron (King of the Mam- 
moths, Jumbo). This is the variety so largely grown for fairs 
and exhibition. Specimens have been grown weighing over 
100 pounds. Skin rich dark yellow, flesh lighter shade. Pkt., 
10) cts:; 0z:, 20\cts.; 21b:,°70.cts:;) Ib!, $2225: 


754 Mammoth Golden Cashaw. A crookneck type, being an 
improvement on the old light-colored Cashaw, the skin being 
a golden-orange color. Flesh thick, solid and good quality. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z:, 20\cts:; +1b:, 50 cts:; 1b:, $1.75. 


758 Quaker Pie Pumpkin. A fine-grained, oval-shaped sort 
of rich flavored creamy white flesh. Keeps well if stored in a 
dry place. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 


760 Sugar, or New England Pie. For making pies this 
variety cannot be excelled. The Pumpkins are round and 
small, but very sweet, fine grained and of the best quality. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + ]b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50: 


764 Winter Luxury. A very good keeper and a splendid 
pie Pumpkin; shape round, skin finely netted, and beautiful 


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russet-yellow color; flesh deep yellow, thick and easily the : 
highest quality in flavor of any variety we offer. Pkt., 10 cts.; Happy with the thoughts of Hallowe’en— 
oz., 20 cts.; +1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. A fine crop of SUGAR PUMPKINS 


Radis, Rave, FR. RADISH Fone eon 


One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. 


CULTURE-— One of the earliest delicacies to reach our table in the spring and one that may be enjoyed all seasons by a judicious 
selection of varieties suitable for different seasons. In soil rich in humus, the little early round and olive-shaped sorts will be ready for use 
in from 3 to 4 weeks. Earliest sowings may be made as soon as frost is out of the ground. After May ist, sow long varieties like White 
; Icicle or Long Scarlet Short Top. After June 1st, select summer 
varieties like Long White Vienna, or White Delicacy, and around 
July ist, sow the late but also large winter radishes for a fall and 
winter supply. All radishes, to do their best, should be thinned 
out to stand 2 to 6 inches apart in the row, the largest distance 
given applying to the large growing winter varieties. 


The Earliest Round Sorts 


770 Cardinal Globe. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; ¢1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1 .75. 


776 Crimson Ball. A dainty little Radish of mild flavor; 
skin bright red, flesh tinged with red. It forms the root very 
rapidly and is ready for use within 25 days. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; +1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

779 Crimson Giant. Suitable both for forcing or early plant- 
ing out of doors. In shape it is round to oval, and very 
attractive. The flesh is mild and tender. Grows to larger 
size than any in this class, yet retains its crispness and de- 
lightful flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 3 Ib., 45 cts.; 
Ib., $1.50. 

780 Dreer’s Crystal Forcing. Of remarkably quick growth, 
and beautiful shape; perfectly round and pure white with 
small top. Good quality, whether grown in open or under 
glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 7 lb., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 


804 Earliest Red May. Makes a remarkably quick growth and 
is ready for the table within 3 weeks after sowing seeds. The 
Radishes are of a desirable size and uniform in shape, with 
small tops and of excellent flavor. This is a splendid variety 
for the earliest crop, either outdoors or for forcing under glass. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 


For a steady supply, sow Radish seed every two weeks 
Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety 


816 


795 


798 


800 


825 


RADISH—Continued 


Earliest White May. A crisp turnip-shaped variety with : , 
a very small top. Extremely early and a very desirable sort. [Re 2 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

New Perfection. This type of Radish, having red skin with 
a white tip, has long been a great favorite, and with this 
variety the white portion extends much farther up than is the 
case with ordinary Scarlet Turnip White Tip Radish. The 
general contour is turnip-shape, and size medium, very uni- 
form, with flesh crisp, tender and sparkling. The rapidity of 
its growth recommends ‘‘New Perfection” for growing in the 
greenhouse, but it is equally as valuable for sowing in the 
vegetable garden. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 50 cts.; 
Ib., $1.75. 

New Ruby. (See Colored Plate, page 9.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; + 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 

Philadelphia White Box. A good turnip-shaped variety, 
remarkably long standing for an early variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; +1b., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

White-tipped Scarlet Gem. Leaves short and excellent 
for forcing; color bright scarlet with white tip. It is a very 


WAX RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Me Manzi iO 


handsome variety and exceedingly rapid grower. Also listed 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 


as “Rosy Gem” in many catalogs. 
4 Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 


Early Oval Shaped and Long Sorts 
773 Cincinnati Market. Ready for use in from 30 to 35 days. 
Of the Long Scarlet type; of a clear bright red color and grows 


DreeEr’s WHITE DELIcacy 
A remarkably sweet and tender summer 
Radish 


to large size with- 
out becoming 
pithy. Pkt., 10 
cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
t+ Ib., 45 cts.; Ib., 
$1.25. 

818 Dreer’s Earli- 
est White 
Olive. (See 

Specialties, page 
7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; + lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 

783 French Breakfast. Ready for use within 25 days after sowing seeds. Oblong shape, 
mild and tender. The skin is a lively pink in color on the upper portion, but lower part 
is pure white. Does well outside or under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 
50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

792 Long Scarlet Short Top. Long, bright scarlet 6 or 7 inches long, with small top. 
Brittle and crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; ¢1b., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


Summer Varieties 


This class requires longer to perfect the product, but the roots have firmer flesh and remain 
in fit table condition very much longer than any of the early sorts offered. 

768 Beckert’s Chartier. An exceedingly handsome long red sort with attractive white 
tap-root. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; $1b., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

814 Dreer’s White Delicacy. A very attractive, oblong sort of exceedingly fine flavor 
and crisp texture. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.;}1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

785 Icicle. Makes radishes from four to five inches long and half to three-quarter inch thick. 
Matures earlier than any other long white radish, and is attractive, being pure white, 
almost transparent, and very tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; }1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

790 Long White Vienna, or Lady Finger. Skin and flesh are pure white; crisp and 
of rapid growth. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

822 White Strasburg. Grows quite large—10 inches long by 3 to 4 inches in diameter at 
the top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 41b., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

824 White Stuttgart. An immense top-shaped radish, of clear white color. Fine for 
summer and fall use. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; ¢1b., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


Winter Radishes 


Generally sown around July 1st, the same as turnips. The Chinese type develops most 
rapidly, while the Spanish sorts require about 3 months to reach full size, but they keep well. 
787 Long Black Spanish. Long in shape, of mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
41b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

788 Long White Spanish. Mild flavor and keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 
21b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

807 Round Black Spanish. Skin black, flesh white, solid and pungent. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; + 1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

810 Scarlet China. Oblong, bright rose color. Flesh white, and crisp. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; +1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

812 White Chinese, or Celestial. Roots cylindrical, and even when fully developed 
(6 to 8 inches in diameter) the Radishes are solid, crisp and of a mild flavor. Skin and 
flesh pure white. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 


Sow Early Radish for succession every two weeks 


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APUIMAB DUI PEL IABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Mou AWAndTR 
Salsifis, FR. SALSIF N¢ Eales ce 


or Vegetable Oyster 


One ounce for 50 feet of drill. 


Culture—Succeed best in light, well-enriched mellow soil. Sow early in the 
spring in drills 15 inches apart, 1 inch deep and water liberally with a fine spray or 
sprinkler, thin to 4 inches in rows. Used the same as Carrots, or, after having been 
boiled, make into cakes and fry like oysters, which they resemble in flavor. Cultivate 
the same as carrots or parsnips; it is hardy; can remain in the ground all winter for 
early spring use, but should be taken up before it starts new growth. 


837 Mammoth Sandwich Island. Grows to very large size with a- yellowish 
smooth skin, resembling a good-sized Parsnip. It is very mild and delicately 
flavored, hence very popular. The young leaves may be used as salad. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 4 0z., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; +1b., 85 cts.; 1b., $3.00. 


835 Long White. A favorite market variety and fine flavored. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
4 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; +1b., 85 cts.; lb., $3.00. é 
834 Long Black, or Scorzonera. This is grown in the same manner as above 
sorts, but it develops a taproot with a black skin. The roots of this variety, if 
not used may remain in the ground till needed and they will increase in size with- 
"out losing their tenderness and fine flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 40 
cts.; 31b., $1.25; Ib., $4.50. 


cut. SQUASH _ Site Se 


Culture—It has only been recently that scientists have discovered the presence of 
remarkable quantities of vitamines in summer squash, and doctors now prescribe an 
abundance of squash for children backward in physical development. Sow at corn plant- 
: ing time, in well-manured hills, the bush varieties 4 feet apart each way, the winter sorts 
: 10 to 12 feet each way, and thin out to 2 to 4 plants to the hill. To repel the squash vine 
Fae Pe borer, throw a handful of tobacco dust close around the plants. The large, strong- 
ie Sa smelling black squash bug can be kept in check by hand-picking. For yellow-striped 
ee ee i; beetle and blight, spray early and repeatedly with Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead Mixture. 
Mammota Sanpwicg IsLanp Sarsiry One ounce of seed for 25 hills, 3 to 4 pounds to an acre. 


THE EARLIEST, BUSH VARIETIES 


873 Extra Early Jersey Whit: Bush (Paity Pan). Very early, fruit flat and scalloped, of cream-white color. Delicious flavor. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 41b., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 

869 Golden Custard Bush. Similar to the White Bush, but yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 41b., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 

867 Giant Summer Crook-neck. Large deep yellow, curved and heavily warted. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ¢1b., 50cts.; lb., $1.75. 


The Long Keeping Varieties 


858 Boston Marrow. A good keeper and of excellent flavor. | 860 Mammoth Chili. Orange yellow. Good sort for feeding 


Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 31b., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. stock. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 7 lb., 60'cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
864 Delicious. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z. | 862 Cocozelle Bush. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 
20 cts.; ¢1b., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. 0z., 20 cts.; 31b., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.00. 


871 Golden Hubbard. Earlier and slightly smaller than the 
two following. Skin is rich orange color. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; 2 1b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. Vegetable Marrows 


872 Improved Hubbard. A standard winter sort. Skin - : : 
bronze green. Flesh rich yellow and very thick. Pkt., 10 875 Long Cream. A vine sort, shape oblong with cream yellow 


cts.; oz., 15 cts.; +1b., 45 cts.; Ib., $1.50. skin. Flesh sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 

878 Warted Hubbard. A standard winter squash with z1b., 75 cts. sans j 
heavily warted dark green skin. Flesh deep yellow, thick and | 876 Long Green. Similar in shape to above but skin is a rich 
dry. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 41b., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. green. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 3 1b., 75 cts. 


oS PS 4 
Se a 


GIANT CROOKNECK  _ JERSEY BusH CocozELLE 


Complete collections of Vegetable Seeds are offered on page 10 


ALPS PLIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Muah U 
SPINACH ca 


Espinard, FR. 


48 


Espinaca, Sp. Spinat, GER. 


CULTURE — For spring and summer use sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked, and every 
two weeks up to May 15th, fora succession. For winter and early spring use, sow in September in well-manured ground; cover with straw 
on the approach of severe cold weather. The ground cannot be too rich. No Spinach, with the exception of New Zealand will “stand” 
August heat without ‘‘shooting” seed stalks. Water liberally with fine spray or sprinkler after sowing seed. One ounce for 100 feet 


of drill; 10 to 12 lbs. in drills for an acre. 


845 Dreer’s Improved Long-standing. (See 
Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
+ lb., 30 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 

842 King of Denmark. An ideal variety for spring 
sowing, as plants are very slow to run to seed. 
Strong vigorous plants producing an immense 
growth of large dark green, crumpled leaves, an 
especially good sort for the small garden. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; +1b., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 

844 Long Season. Sowings of this variety can be 
made in early spring and followed monthly with 
further sowings, and the crop will be continuous 
throughout the entire summer. The leaves are a 
rich dark green color, very thick, crumpled, and of 
splendid quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
4 Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts. : 

847 New Zealand (Tetragonia expansa). This should 
be more widely grown, as it stands all summer and 
produces a continuous supply of good quality 
leaves. Not related to the regular Spinaches but 
forms large, spreading plants, five to eight feet 
across, during summer and early fall, from seeds 
sown during April. Soak seed in warm water for a 
few hours before sowing. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 15 
cts.; + 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 5 


849 Prickly-seeded. The hardiest variety; and very pro- 
ductive bearing wide pointed leaves in abundance which are 
very slow to flower. This sort deserves more general recog- 
nition. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 41b., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 


851 Savoy Dreer’s Round-seeded. An exceptionally early 
and hardy spinach, with large broad leaves, heavily crimped 
and curled, and of a rich, glossy, dark green. A very desirable 
sort for spring and fall sowing, always being reliable and sure 
to produce large healthy growth. We offer a special strain 
which is very fine; is also most suitable for canning. For a 
Summer Spinach to follow this we would advise sowing our 
Victoria, offered opposite. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 4 1b., 25 
cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

853 Thick-leaf, or Viroflay. A variety bearing very large 
leaves, measuring up to 10 inches in length and 8 inches wide. 
Plants measure 24 to 30 inches across and well repay liberal 
manuring. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; + lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 


DREER’S RouND SEEDED SAvoy SPINACH 


854 Wictoria. Fine texture, of deepest green color, heavily 
crimped, thick, fleshy leaves, good quality, and “‘stands’’ for 
a long time before shooting to seed. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 
4 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 


SORREL 


Oseille, FR. Acedera, Sp. 


Culture —Used for soups and salads on account of its pleasant 
acid flavor and also makes delicious boiled greens. Sow seed in 
any good garden soil, in shallow drills a foot apart. Thin plants to 
6 or 7 inches apart and remove seed stalks as soon as they appear. 
When ready to gather, select only the largest leaves, thus insuring 
a continuous supply, one planting will last for 3 or 4 years. 


Sauerampfer, GER. 


839 Large-leaved Garden. The largest leaved and best 
variety. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ¢1b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 


Riubarbe, Fx. RHUBARB Bie, Sir. 


One ounce of seed to 125 feet of drill. 


Culture—Good plants are easily grown in any good garden 
Sow seed thinly in shallow drills 1 foot apart, thin to 4 or 5 
inches. Keep soil loose and free from weeds. The plants are liable 


soil. 


to vary considerably. Pick out the strongest and best. In fall or 
spring following, transplant to the permanent bed, 4 feet apart 
each way, in deep, warm and very rich soil. The more manure the 
better stalks. For winter forcing take up two-year roots in fall, 
leave out to freeze, then bed close together on cellar bottom or 
under greenhouse bench in the dark. 


830 Linnaeus. 
Stalks mostly deep green, round and of good 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 25 cts.; 3 Ib., 75 cts. 


A good second early, very large and a strong 
grower. 
quality. 


832 Victoria. A splendid early sort. Stalks are large, very 
thick, of rich red color, and tender quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 


25 cts.; +1b., 75 cts. 
For Rhubarb Roots, see page 212. 


Order Vegetable Seeds by number preceding each variety 


A4 


ENRY A-DREERS 


Tomate, FR. Tomate, Sp. 


RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS Maiti. 
TOMATO 


Liebesapfel, GER. 


CULTURE -— For the first crop sow seeds of very early varieties like Avon Early, Globe, or Spark’s Earliana, under glass, or in the 
house, about middle of February, giving the young seedlings plenty of light for rapid development. When they are 3 to 4 inches tall, 
transplant them into flats or a spent hotbed, to stand 4 inches apart each way. Give plenty of air on sunny days to harden them properly. 
Such plants should start bearing middle of June, and continue for the best part of 2 months. For the main crop, sow seeds of later vari- 
eties in a hotbed, or warm cold frame by April ist. Around Decoration Day, prepare spaces 3 feet apart each way, digging the hole a 
foot deep and of equal diameter and filling this with well rotted stable manure or humus. Set the plants into these spaces and to prevent 
loss from cut worms surround the young plants with a collar of cardboard. Where the young plants are grown in paper pots, set them 
into the ground, pots and all, just tearing out the bottom. One ounce of seed will produce about 2500 plants. 


How to Grow the Most Perfect 
Crops 


Cultivate freely and by July 1st you should have nice 
stocky plants about a foot tall and 12 to 18 inches across. 
Drive stakes 5 to 6 feet tall to these plants, and reduce them 
to 3 or 4 of the strongest branches. Waste no sympathy 
on the rest for the cutting out of superfluous foliage and 
branches will throw the energy of the entire plant into 
those selected to bear the crop. Tie the plants to the 
stakes and go over the patch on an average of once a week, 
to remove side shoots and suckers that will appear in great 
quantities at the leaf joints or at base of plant. By August 
1st, these plants will have reached the top of the 5 foot 
stakes and should be liberally loaded with well-shaped fruits 
free of all the blemishes to which fruits grown on the ground 


are subject. Any standard variety treated in this fashion | 


should bear from 10 to 15 pounds of fruit per plant during 
the season. 


The Earliest Sorts 


888 Avon Early. An exceedingly early variety, matur- 
ing a few days before Earliana. Fruits large, round, 
and very solid, of deep scarlet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 
35 cts.; 0z., 65 cts.; +1b., $2.00. 


894 Bonny Best. An early and productive variety. 
Fruits are round, scarlet, somewhat flattened at stem 
end, and are produced in abundance. A good forcing 
Tomato. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
+ 1b., $1.25. 


919 June Pink. May be called a pink ‘‘Spark’s Earliana.” 
Identical in all but color, this being a purplish pink. Pkt. 


10 cts.; 4 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; +1b., $1.25. 


938 


Avon EARLY TOMATO 


917 John Baer. Matures within 110 days of sowing seeds and 
perfects large, well-shaped, solid red fruits of fine flavor. The 
vines do not grow very large, but are productive. Pkt.10, cts.; 


4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts:; + Ib., $1.25. 

Spark’s Earliana. A standard extra early. 
Fruits bright red, solid and of fine flavor. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; + 1b., $1.25. 


Second Early and Main Crop 


897 


910 


904 


906 


Varieties ~« 
Crimson Cushion. Large size, nearly round, 
solid and smooth. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 30 cts.; 
oz., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.50. 
Dreer’s Select Strain of Globe. (See Special- 
ties, page 8.) Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 oz., 65 cts.; oz., 
$1.00; 4 Ib., $3.50. 
Dreer’s Superb Salad. Distinctly a salad 
Tomato, as it is just the right size for serving in 
halves or quartered, with lettuce or for putting up 
whole in jars. The color is a rich scarlet. Pkt., 
10) cts:3 40zs, 25) .ctsss=0z 45) cts Ibs.ole25> 
Dwarf Champion. Early. Color purplish- 
pink. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 25 cts; oz., 45 cts.; 
d Ib., $1.25. 
Dwarf Stone. Very solid, ripens evenly and of 
excellent flavor. Kf eee On CLSeses OZ ZO Cts. 
oz., 45 cts.; 4 1b., $1.25. 
Early Detroit. An early sort of large size, nearly 
round, skin purplish-pink. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 
25 cts.; oz., 45 cts.; + 1b., $1.25. 
Golden Ponderosa. (See Specialties, page 8.) 
Pkt., 20 cts.; 4 0z., 65 cts.; oz., $1.00; +1b., $3.50. 
Golden Queen. A large solid yellow Tomato. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 4.0z., 35 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; +1b., $1.75. 


Strong Pot-grown Tomato Plants are offered on page 212 


45 


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ELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS ueuainZuhNA 
TOMA TOES—Continued 


924 Matchless. One of the most dependable scarlet main crop Old Standards 
sorts, very solid and meaty. Pkt., 10 cts.; 3 0z., 25 cts.; 0z., The following are now largely superseded by the newer improved 
45 cts.; 2 lb., $1.25. sorts, but we can still offer seed of reliable strains. 
: ; : Pkt. 4 oz. Oz. = lb: 
930 Ponderosa (Beefsteak). Large purplish-pink, solid, and our 886 Acme $0 10 $0 20 $0 35 $1 00 
strain produces very smooth fruits. Pkt., 15 cts.; 3 0z., 40 891 Beauty Bia Gye so es aR 10 20 35 1 00 
cts.; o2., 75 cts.; 4 lb., $2.00. 908 Favorite............ 10 20 Bc tG0 
942 Selected Stone. Probably the most widely grown Tomato | 927 Paragon............. 10 20 35 1 00 
in the Country. Very dependable and will produce a large | 951 LOD) yeictaretessvatsisy)- ies te LO 20 35 1 00 
crop of deep red, solid fruits. A splendid canner. Pkt., 10 Preserving Tomatoes 
cts.; 40z., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; ¢1b., $1.00. Pkt. 4 oz. Oz. 
944 Baer a or Chomp ac henry. $0 10 $0 35 $0 60 
e 931 Red Cherry.. Satie 10 35 60 
Forcing Tomatoes 932 Red Currant.. Ree ae, 2: 40 40 75 
900 Comet. Fruits medium size, rich scarlet, and good quality. | 933 Red Peach.................... 10 35 60 
Pkt., 10 cts.; } 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; ~1b., $1.50. 934 Red Pear..................... 10 35 60 
953 Yellow Cherry................ 10 35 60 
921 Lorillard. Bright red, smooth, early. Pkt., 10 cts.; } oz., O5SSawellowsPearans ie eeniescee 10 35 60 
30 cts.; 0z., 50 cts.; ¢lb., $1.50. O56nvellow Plum? 22: s.ccscse- 23 be 10 35 60 


Navet, FR. TU RNIP ee ice GER. 


One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill, one to two pounds for an acre. 

CULTURE — For early, sow seed thinly in open ground in spring in drills 18 to 20 inches apart. Thin out seedlings to 3 or 4 inches 
apart. For succession sow every two weeks until May 15th. For fall and winter sow in July and August. A good crop may often be 
grown by scattering seed thinly in the cornfield at last cultivation. For Ruta Baga sow seed in open ground during June and early July. 
Take up the roots just before winter, top and store in cool cellar, or pit outdoors. 


976 Early White Flat Dutch (Strap-Leaf). Of quick growth | 960 Yellow-Aberdeen, Purple Top. Very hardy and pro- 


and mild flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0oz., 15 cts.; @ lb., 35 cts.; ductive, sees keeper, globe shaped and of fine quality. Pkt., 
Ib., $1.00. 10 cts.; , 15 cts.; +]b., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.00. 

967 Extra Early Purple-Top Milan. Same as above ex- | 970 Seven Top. Grown for its tops only, which make excellent 
cept with purple top. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 40 cts.; greens. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.50. 
Ib., $1.25. Pastas 


975 Early White Milan. Like above, but pure white. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; {1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

966 Purple Top White Globe. It is round, very handsome 
and of superior quality. The flesh is white and skin white, 
with purple at portion which grows above the ground. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

969 Red or Purple Top (Strap-Leaf). Roots flat, top purple, 
flesh fine grained and mild. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; $1b., 
35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

972 Snow Ball. Matures in from six to seven weeks. The roots 
have a smooth white skin and are nearly round. This Turnip 
does not grow large, but is one of the best to sow very early in 
thespring. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,15cts.; {1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

974 Early White Egg. Adapted for either spring or fall sowing. 
The tops are small and roots are of medium size, with white 
skin and flesh. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 41b., 40 cts.; lb., 
$1.25. 

964 Long White, or Cow Horn. Grows 12 to 14 inches long, 
partly above ground; flesh white, fine grained and sweet. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; ¢1b., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

977 Yellow Globe (Amber Globe). It produces a globe-shape 
root, with smooth skin and light-yellow flesh, which is firm 
and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; }1b., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

962 Golden Ball. A rapid grower of excellent flavor, globe- 
shaped, medium size. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 35 
cts.; Ib., $1.00. 


EARLY SNOWBALL TURNIP 


Ruta Baga ‘ Tobacco 
985 Dreer’s Improved Purple Top. Remarkable for uniform Offered with Agricultural Seed, see page 50. 
shape and fine quality, and also a.splendid keeper. Skin is a 
smooth and flesh a beautiful yellow color and fine grained. Re-cleaned Bird Seeds 
The flavor is very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; If wanted by Parcel Post, add same as for Beans, Corn and Peas. 
< lk., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. Lb. 10lbs. 50 |bs. 
982 Budlong’s Improved. White, very sweet; much milder | Mixed Bird....................... $0 15 $1 30 $6 00 
flavor than most other sorts; globe-shaped; skin a creamy- | Canary, Plain.................... 15 1 30 6 00 
yellow. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; +1b., 35 cts.; Ib., $1.00. Rape Sweetin yee eens bso 15 1 30 6 00 
979 American Purple Top. Very hardy and productive. The | Hemp............................. 15 1 30 6 00 
flesh is yellow, solid and sweet; good for stock or table use. | Millet. . Uae pat 15 1225 5 50 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; +1b., 30 cts.; Ib., 90 cts. Wild Bird Mixture.. Fess 20 1 80 8 00 
988 Golden Heart. (See Specialties, page 9.) Pkt., 10 cts.; | Sunflower........................ 15 fie 5 6 00 
oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00. Tee CG Ce O75 SuCtSsserecleciosdecsetere 25 22225 


Does the Lawn need reseeding? See pages 46, 47 and 48 


A DEsIRABLE LAWN PRopUcED By THE ‘‘DREER’’ LAWN GRass 


DREER’S CELEBRATED LAWN GRASS SEEDS 


UR special brands of Lawn Grass Seeds are noted for their adaptability to various situations and soil conditions, and are now used 

in every section of the country for making private lawns, and also on the grounds of many leading Country Clubs, Athletic Clubs, 

Schools and Institutions, etc. These Mixtures have long enjoyed an enviable reputation for their general excellence, and it will always 

be our aim to maintain their high quality by the use of only the finest recleaned Grass Seeds, as free from all impurities as the most 

modern machinery can make them. Quantity of Lawn Grass Seed to Sow. One quart is sufficient for 200 square feet; 6 bushels 
for an acre, or for renovating an old lawn use one-half these quantities. 


The ‘*‘*‘Dreer’?’ Lawn Grass 


This is by far the best mixture of grasses offered for the pur- 
pose of quickly producing a permanent lawn. It is prepared 
from our own formula, and is a careful blending of varieties 
adapted to producing the thick growth and velvety appearance 
so much sought after. Each variety of grass in its composition 
is there for a special purpose; some for making strong fibrous 
roots, which take hold upon the soil and keep the turf in place, 
others of a creeping nature quickly fill up any bare spots which 
may be caused by the taller sorts dying down; varieties which 
ate useful for their color value, and also kinds that are able to 
withstand the beating down of excessive rains. 

Whether you want to seed a small grass plot in your yard, or 
a lawn of more pretentious size, you should use this grass mixture. 
For the convenience of customers, we put this seed up in various- 
sized packages, from the single pint, which is sufficient to cover 
100 square feet of ground, to such quantities as are required for 
seeding large lawns where six bushels of seed to the acre are re- 
quired. Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts., postpaid. By express or 
freight at ATES s expense, per pt., 25 cts.; qt., 45 cts.; 4 qts., 
$1.50; peck, $2.75; bushel (20 lbs.), $10.00. 


Dreer’s Shady Place Grass 
Usually it is quite difficult to obtain a satisfactory growth of 
grass under trees and in shady places. For sowing in such places 
we recommend the use of this special mixture. It will quickly 
produce an abundant and even growth of beautiful green grass. 
The grasses used in making this special mixture are only those 
that are well adapted for growing in shade, and as it blends well 
with our regular Lawn Grass Mixture, it may be used on those 
portions of the lawn which are shaded by trees, buildings, etc., 
thus covering the whole area with a rich green sward. In spring 
give a light reseeding, then a top dressing of ‘finely screened soil or 
sand, together with Boe Meal. This will repair the damage done 
by the winter rains. Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts:, postpaid. 
By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, per pt. 25 cts.; qt., 

45 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.75; bushel (20 Ibs.), $10.00. 


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Dreer’s Terrace Grass 

Ordinary lawn grass will not hold the soil on terraces and em- 
bankments, which require a thick turf, composed of varieties which 
make strong roots to take hold of the soil and prevent washing by 
heavy rains. Our Terrace Grass is a carefully prepared combi- 
nation of such grasses as will fill the requirements by making a 
quick growth of grass which will form a strong mat and present a 
good appearance. It will grow well anywhere, but it is best to 
enrich the soil with our sterilized Sheep Manure, or with Bone 
Meal, in order to provide nourishment to the young roots and give 
a vigorous start to their growth. Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts., 
postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, per pt., 
25 cts.; qt.,45 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peck, $2.75; bushel (20 lbs.), $10.00. 


Tells how to make 


and care for the lawn. Write for a copy. 


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LAWN GRASS SEEDS—Continued 


Dixie Lawn Grass 

It has heretofore, always been a difficult task, in tropical and 
semi-tropical climates, to keep the lawn attractive, but we can 
recommend this special mixture of Grass Seeds, peculiarly adapted 
by maturing at different seasons, for providing an all the year round 
green lawn in Southern States, subjected as they are to long hot 
summers. With this seed and given the usual attention in the way 
of watering and fertilizing, an excellent lawn may be maintained. 
Per pt., 30 cts.; per qt., 50 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at 
purchaser’s expense, per pt., 25 cts.; qt., 45 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; 
peck, $2.75; bushel (20 lbs.), $10.00. 


Dreer’s ‘‘Evergreen’’?’ Lawn Grass 

This special mixture produces beautiful and permanent lawns. 
It is made from our own formula, and composed of grasses which 
are adapted for the purpose of producing turf which retains its 
rich green color and velvety appearance throughout the entire 
summer and fall. In making up this brand we are careful to use 
only seed that has been thoroughly recleaned. Per pt., 25 cts.; 
per qt., 40 cts., postpaid By express or freight, at purchaser’s 
expense, per pt., 20 cts.; per qt., 35 cts.; 4 qts., $1.25; peck, 
$2.25; bushel (20 lbs.), $8.00. 


Dreer’s ‘‘Fairmount Park’’ 


Lawn Grass 

This popular, low priced mixture is well suited for various soil 
conditions, giving good results even in small city grass plots, where 
the soil is generally stiff and heavy. It will form a thick turf ina 
very short time and is well suited for lawns and other spaces 
having considerable hard wear. It is also valuable for use on 
embankments and terraces; also for renovating old, worn-out 
lawns. Per pt., 20 cts.; per qt., 35 cts., postpaid. By express or 
freight, at purchaser’s expense, per pt., 15 cts.; per qt., 30 cts.; 
4 qts., $1.00; peck, $1.85; bushel (20 lbs.), $6.75. 


Dreer’s ‘*‘Golf Links’’ Grass 


Prepared from a special formula, with the object of producing 
a thick turf that will stand the hard usage suffered by the average 
Fairway. For the Golf Course, Teeing Ground, Football and Polo 
Fields and other Athletic Grounds, or for the Lawn which has to 
withstand hard wear, this mixture will give perfect satisfaction. 
Per pt., 25 cts.; per qt., 40 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at 
purchaser’s expense, per pt., 20 cts.; per qt., 35 cts.; 4 qts., $1.25; 
peck, $2.25; bushel (20 Ibs.), $8.00. 


Dreer’s ‘‘Putting Green’’ 
Mixture 

A careful study of the requirements for making the most sub- 
stantial turf for Putting Greens developed the mixture herewith 
offered by us for this purpose. The varieties comprising it are all 
of the fine-bladed, low-growing and most hardy kinds, and main- 
tain their rich, green color throughout the season. For Tennis 
Courts, Cricket Tables, and wherever a billiard table smoothness 
is necessary, this superfine mixture will give the desired result. Per 
pt., 45 cts.; per qt., 80 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at 
purchasers’ expense, per pt., 40 cts.; per at., 75 cts.; 4 qts., $2.50; 
peck, $4.75; bushel (25 lbs.), $18.00. 


**Seashore’’ Lawn Grass 

A rich, green lawn is especially desirable at the seashore, but 
unless the right mixture of grasses and clover are used the result 
will be disappointing. Our Seashore Lawn Grass is composed of 
strong-rooted varieties which quickly produce a good turf. In 
preparing the land it should first be top-dressed with about four 
inches of good soil, as grass will.not grow well in sand, but the 
seeds will quickly germinate in the top-soil and make strong roots, 
which reach down into the sand for moisture. In order to keep the 
seaside lawn in good condition it should be watered liberally every 
evening, and also have an occasional application of our sterilized 
Sheep Manure in order to keep up a vigorous growth. Pér pt., 30 
cts.; per qt., 50 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchdser’s 
expense, per pt., 25 cts.; qt., 45 cts.; 4 qts., $1.50; peek, $2.75; 
bushel (20 lbs.), $10.00. 


White Dutch Clover Seed 


Excellent for use on lawns; forms a close very dwarf herbage 
and remains green throughout the season, and it is particularly 
suited to seashore lawns where it is difficult to secure a good stand 
of grass on the light sandy soils. We furnish the choicest grade of 
recleaned seed. Oz., 10 cts.; }1b., 30 cts.; 4 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., 95 
cts., postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 
Ib., 85 cts.; 5 Ibs., $4.00; 10 Ibs., $7.75; bushel (60 Ibs.), $45.00; 
100 Ibs., $75.00. 


Dreer’s Leaflet on Lawn Making 
is mailed free of charge to any who are interested. 
Tells how to make and care for the lawn. Write for 
a copy. 


We offer a complete list of Recleaned Grasses, among which are many fine Lawn varieties, on Page 48 


Prices for larger quantities than one pound are f.o.b. Philadelphia, and subject to market changes 


Blue Grass, Kentucky Fancy Recleaned (Poa pratensis). 
Also known as June Grass, Green Grass, etc. Rated as one 
of the best permanent grasses, especially useful for lawns, 
meadows and rich land. It is the grass of the famous limestone 
soils of Kentucky, and is also a favorite in all the Northern 
States. Lb., 70 cts., postpaid. Bu. (14 Ibs.), $8.00; 100 Ibs., 
$55.00. 

Blue Grass, Canadian (Poa Compressa). Useful for poor, thin 
and gravel soils. Lb., 65 cts., postpaid. Bu. (14 lbs.), $7.50; 
100 Ibs., $50.00. 


Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon). Invaluable for lawns and 
pastures in the Southern States. Lb., 75 cts., postpaid. Bu. 
(35 Ibs.), $20.00; 100 Ibs., $55.00. 


Carpet Grass (Axonopus Compressus). 
Pastures of the Gulf Coast States. 
Bu. (18 Ibs.), $11.00; 100 lbs., $60.00. 


Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stolonifera). Excellent for 
lawns and putting greens. Makes a low velvety growth. Lb., 
$2.00, postpaid. Bu. (20 lbs.), $35.00; 100 Ibs., $170.00. 


Crested Dogtail (Cynosurus cristaius). Lb., 70 cts., postpaid. 
Bu. (21 lbs.), $11.00; 100 lbs., $50 00. 


Fescue, Chewings New Zealand (Festuca chewings). For 
fine lawns and putting greens Lb. 70 cts., postpaid. Bu. 
(14 lbs.). $8.00; 100 lbs., $50.00. 


Fescue, Hard (Festuca duriuscula). Indispensable in all Pasture 
mixtures. Lb., 50 cts.. postpaid. Bu. (12 lbs.), $4.25; 100 lbs., 
$35.00. 

Fescue, Meadow (Festuca pratensis). English Blue Grass, or 
Sweet Grass. Lb., 40 cts., postpaid. Bushel (22 Ibs.), $7.00; 
100 lbs., $30.00. 


Fescue, Red, or Creeping (Festuca rubra). For fine lawns and 
putting greens. Succeeds on sandy soils. Lb., 70 cts., postpaid. 
Bu. (14 lbs.), $8.00; 100 lbs., $50.00. 


Fescue, Sheep’s (Festuca ovina). Valuable for pastures. Lb., 
50 cts., postpaid. Bu. (12 lbs.), $4.25; 100 Ibs., $35.00. 


Fescue, Fine-leaved Sheep’s (Festuca ovina tenuifolia). 
Excellent for lawns and Golf Courses Makes a very dwarf and 
fine leaved growth. Lb., $1.00, postpaid. Bu. (14 lbs.), $11.00; 
100 Ibs., $75.00 


Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). A valuable perennial 


pasture grass. Lb., 90 cts., postpaid. Bu (7 Ibs), $5.50; 
100 lbs., $75.00. 


Orchard Grass (Daciylis Glomerata). One of the most valuable 
of the pasture grasses; makes a good hay. Lb., 45 cts., postpaid. 
Bu. (14 lbs.), $5.00; 100 Ibs., $35.00. 


For the Lawns and 
Lb., 75 cts., postpaid. 


Write for special quotations on large quantities 


Red-top Grass, Extra Recleaned Seed (Agrostis Alba). 
Now popular for lawns and golf courses. Heavy solid seed, 
no chaff. Lb., 70 cts., postpaid. Bu. (32 lbs.), $16.50; 100 
lbs., $50.00. 

Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis Vulgaris). Very fine 
leaved and of creeping habit. Lb., $2.00, postpaid. Bu. 
(18 lbs.), $31.00; 100 lbs., $170.00. 


Rough stalked Meadow Grass (Poa Trivialis). Highly recom- 
mended for fine lawns and it also is a rich pasture grass. Lb., 
75 cts., postpaid. Bu. (14 Ibs.), $9.00; 100 lbs., $60.00. 


Rye Grass, English Perennial (Lolium perenne). Valuable 
for winter lawns in the South. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. Bu. 
(24 Ibs.), $6.00; 100 Ibs., $23.00. 


Rye Grass, Italian (Loliwm Italicum). Valuable for hay 
mixtures. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. Bu. (18 lbs.), $4.50; 100 
lbs., $23.00. 

Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum). Imparts a 
sweet odor to hay. Relished by all kinds of stock. Use 2 to 5 
lbs. per acre, in mixture. Lb., $1.35, postpaid. 10 lbs., $12.50. 


Tall Meadow Oat Grass (Avena elatior). Lb., 50 cts., postpaid. 
Bu. (10 Ibs.), $4.25; 100 Ibs., $40.00. 


Wood Meadow Grass (Poa nemoralis). The ideal grass for 
heavily shaded lawns. Lb., $1.25, postpaid. Bu. (14 lbs.), 
$14.00; 100 lIbs., $90.00. 


Timothy (Phleuwm pratense). A valuable Hay crop. Sow 4 
bushel to the acre alone, or 8 to 10 quarts if used with other 
grass seeds. 45 lbs. to the bushel. Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. 
Write for price per bushel. 


Speciai Formulas 

There are numbers of our customers who, through their knowl- 
edge of the soil and climatic conditions of their immediate locality, 
wish to procure a mixture of Grasses which they know will succeed 
with them and we shall be pleased at all times to submit prices of, 
or to prepare, mixtures for any purpose whatever according to the 
customer's own formula. A complete list of the finest recleaned 
Natural Grasses will be found on this page. 


Dreer’s Permanent 


Pasture Grass Mixture 

This is a special mixture of Recleaned Grass and Clover Seeds, 
and is composed of Perennial varieties, which insure at all times 
an abundant and nutritious food supply for all kinds of stock. 
It yields a heavy crop of Hay each year and supplies rich pasture 
all the year round. We ship out large quantities of this mixture 
and it has always given most satisfactory results. Sow 50 Ibs. 
to the acre, and when ordering, kindly state whether for heavy 
or light soil. Bu. (20 Ibs), $6.50; 100 lbs., $30.00. 


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FARM SEEDS ARE SE 


Barley 
A productive and reliable six rowed bearded 
Peck, 


Oderbrucker. 
variety and an improvement over the old Manshurey. 
80 cts.; bu. (48 lbs.), $3.00. 


Buckwheat 


Japanese. Earlier, more prolific and yields nearly double the 
weight per acre of other sorts. Lb., postpaid, 30 cts.; peck, 
75 cts.; bu. (48 lbs.), $2.50; 10 bushels @ $2.40 per bu. 


Broom Corn 
Improved Evergreen. This variety is extensively grown. 
Brush is long, fine and straight, and always green; grows 7 feet 
high. Sow 10 pounds to the acre in good, deep soil. Lb., 30 cts., 
postpaid. By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, 10 lbs., 
$1.50; 50 Ibs., $7.00. 


Clover Seed (Write for prices per bus.) 
Red Clover, Medium (Trifolium pratense). Sow spring or fall, 
* 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Lb., postpaid, 50 cts. 

Red Clover, Mammoth (Trifolium pratense perenne). For 
plowing under. 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Lb., postpaid, 50 cts. 

Alsike or Swedish Clover (Trifolium hybridum). 8 lbs. to 
the acre when used alone. Lb., postpaid, 45 cts. 

White Dutch Clover (Trifolium repens). 8 lbs. to the acre alone. 
Oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 50 cts.; lb., 95 cts., postpaid. 
By express or freight, at purchaser’s expense, lb., 85 cts.; 5 lbs., 
$4.00; 10 lbs., $7.75; bus. (60 lbs.), $45.00; 100 lbs., $75.00. 

Sweet Clover, Bokhara (Melilotus alba). Grown for Bee food 
and as fertilizer. 20 lbs. to the acre. Lb., 40 cts., postpaid. 

Japan Clover (Lespedeza striata). 14 lbs. per acre. Lb., 60 cts., 
postpaid. 14 lbs., $6.00; 100 lbs., $40.00. 

Crimson, or Scarlet Clover. Valuable for hay, or for cover 
crop or green manuring. 20 lbs. per acre. Lb., postpaid, 30 cts. 

Alfalfa, or Lucerne (Medicaga sativa). Produces 3 to 4 heavy 
crops in a season. Lb., 50 cts., postpaid. Write for special 
leaflet. 


Ensilage Corn 

Sow 1 to 14 bushels to the acre, in rows 34 feet apart. 

Red Cob Ensilage. One of the very best varieties and grows 
well in all sections. It is a pure white Corn on a red cob, making 
a growth of stalk measuring 12 to 14 feet high. Price, peck (14 
Ibs.), $1.15; bu. (56 lbs.), $4.00. 

Sweet Fodder Corn. For soiling or ensilage. Sow in drills at 
the rate of 2 bushels to the acre. Peck (12% lbs.), $1.25; bu. 
(50 Ibs.), $4.00. 


stomer’s expense. 


We pack carefully and deliver to transportation 
company here, and always make the shipments via the best and quickest route 


PRICES ON ALL FARM SEEDS ARE SUBJECT TO MARKET CHANGES 


Field Corn 


Sow 8 quarts to the acre early in May 


Pedrick Perfected Golden Beauty. An improved strain of 
Golden Beauty obtained by careful selection. The ears contain 
from 10 to 14 rows of extremely large, broad grains, which are of 
a rich golden-yellow color, and the cob is small. Peck, $1.25; 
bushel, $4.50. 

Leaming Gourd Seed. A good early variety which ripens in 
about 110 days. Ears good size, cob red, grains medium in size 
and deep yellow. Peck, $1.15; bushel, $4.00. 

Early Yellow Canada. A ninety-day Corn, used in this 
latitude for replanting. Ears are 12 to 14 inches long, of rich 
yellow color. Peck, $1.15; bushel, $4.00. 

Pusey Cloud Yellow Dent. A prize winning variety at many 
Eastern Corn Shows. It matures in 100 to 110 days, and will 
yield 75 to 100 bushels of shelled Corn to an acre. The ears 
measure about 10 inches in length. Peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.50. 

Early Mastodon Dent. A Dent Corn suitable for Northern 
sections, as it matures in about 110 days. The stalks grow rapid- 
ly and to a good size, producing excellent fodder and an abundant 
crop of corn. Peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.50. 

Early 100-day Bristol. One of the earliest large Dent vari- 
eties. It is productive, and ears are a good size with light 
yellow grains. Peck, $1.15; bushel, $4.00. 

Johnson County White Dent. A prolific variety which 
produces large ears, well filled. Grains are long and set close on 
the cob, which measures about ten inches in length and contains 
from 18 to 24 rows of grain. Peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.50. 


Mangel Wurzel 
Sow 6 lbs. to acre, in May or June, in rows 2 feet apart, and thin 
to 9 inches. Give the crop good cultivation. 

177 Mammoth Long Red. This is a favorite variety with 
Dairymen. Produces enormous crops of fine solid Roots. 
Splendid keeper. Oz., 10 cts.; ¢lb., 20 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; 10 
lbs., $6.00. Z 

178 Red Globe. A large red oval variety; keeps well and pro- 
duces better crops on shallow soil than the Long Red. Oz., 
10 cts.; +1b., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $6.00. 

173 Golden Tankard. Indispensable owing to its productive- 
ness and richness in saccharine matter. Deep yellow flesh and 
skin. Oz., 10 cts.; 41b., 20 cts.; lb., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $6.00. 

175 Golden Yellow Mammoth. The shape is like Mammoth 
Red, but the skin and flesh are yellow. Oz., 10 cts.; + Ib., 
20 cts.; Ib., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $6.00. 


Prices for larger quantities than one pound are f. o. b. Philadelphia, and subject to market changes 
Write for special quotations on large quantities 
For Cultures for Inoculating Clovers, Field Peas, etc., see page 223 


Prices for larger quantities than one pound are f. o. b. Philadelphia and are subject to market changes 


Millet 


German, or Golden Millet (Panicum Germanicum). A valuable 
annual hay and fodder crop. Sow 1 bushel to the acre. Lb., 
postpaid, 30 cts.; bushel (50 lbs.), $4.00. 


Hungarian Millet (Panicum Hungariensis). An annual forage 
plant, early and productive, growing 2 to 3 feet high. Sow 1 
bushel to the acre. Lb., postpaid, 30 cts. Bushel (48 lbs.), $4.00. 


Egyptian, or East India Pearl Millet (Penicillaria spicata). 
Grows from 8 to 10 feet high. For fodder, sow 5 pounds in drills 
3 feet apart, thin out in rows to 1 foot apart. Lb., 40 cts., post- 
paid. 5 lbs., $1.50; 10 lbs., $2.50. 


Japanese Barn-yard Millet (Panicum Crus-galli). An 
excellent fodder plant; grows 6 to 8 feet high. Sow from middle 
of May to end of July; if broadcasted use 12 lbs. to acre, or if 
drilled 8 lbs. to acre. Lb., 35 cts., postpaid. 10 Ibs., $1.25; 
50 Ibs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $9.00. 


Oats 


Storm King. It makes a strong growth of straw, with large 
well-filled heads, which have a tendency to be one-sided, and 
grains are white, large and heavy. ‘‘Storm King” has made 
a yield of from 60 to 70 bushels per acre, and we recommend 
it strongly. Peck (8 lbs.), 60 cts.; bushel (32 Ibs.), $2.25; 
10 bushels or over, $2.15 per bushel. 


White Maine. Yields extremely large crops. Grows in any 
section, and makes a strong, stiff straw, thus enabling it to stand 
up well during stormy weather. Peck (8 lbs.), 55 cts.; bushel 
(32 lbs.), $2.15; 10 bushels or over, $2.00 per bushel. 


Lincoln. Very early and productive. Good straw with bright 
grains and a very dependable variety. Peck (8 lbs.), 55 cts.; 
bushel (32 lbs.), $2.15; 10 bushels or over, $2.00 per bushel. 


Welcome. A splendid variety for all sections, and a very pro- 
ductive sort. The straw is heavy and stiff and the grains plump 
and attractive in appearance. Peck (8 lIbs.), 65 cts.; bushel 
(32 Ibs.), $2.15; 10 bushels or over, $2.00 per bushel. 


Peas for Fodder and 
Green Manuring 


Canadian Field Peas. Valuable for Northern climates for 
cattle-feeding and for green soiling. Sow 3 bus. per acre alone, 
or 14 bus. with 1 bu. oats. Lb., postpaid, 25 cts. By Express at 
purchaser’s expense, peck, $1.25; bushel (60 Ibs.), $4.50. 


New Era Cow Peas. An upright-growing variety, which 
matures quickly and produces a large crop of Peas. The vines 
are small but cure nicely and make a good forage. Lb., postpaid, 
35 cts. Write for price per bushel. 


Whip-poor-will Cow Peas. An early variety; grows upright, 
vigorous, and the crop is easy to harvest. We sell more of this 
variety than any other, and consider it the best for general 
purposes. Lb., postpaid, 35 cts. Write for price per bushel. 


Rape 
Dwarf Essex Rape. A valuable forage plant which can be 
sown in this latitude in April for early crop, or as late as Sep- 
tember for fall crop. Sown broadcast at the rate of 10 lbs. to the 
acre, or 5 lbs. in drills. Finest imported seed. Lb., 25 cts., 
postpaid. By Express at purchaser’s expense, 5 Ibs., 80 cts.; 
10 Ibs., $1.50; 50 lIbs., $6.00. 


Soja Beans 


Wilson Soja. An excellent variety for Middle and Eastern 
States. Grows 36 to 44 inches high, branches well, holds leaves 
and the seeds do not shatter from pods after cutting. In Dela- 
ware it matured in 115 days, and the plants held the seed well. 
Lb., postpaid, 35 cts. Write for price per bushel. 


Mammoth Yellow Soja Bean. Valuable as a forage crop 
and for silo purposes on account of its heavy foliage. It matures 
late and is therefore valuable for growing in the Southern States. 
For the Northern and middle States we advise using Wilson. 
Lb., postpaid, 35 cts. Write for price per bushel. 


Tobacco 
Tabak, FR. Tabaco, Sp. Tabac, GER. 


One ounce of good seed is sufficient for an acre. 


Culture—Sow seed for plants early in spring in frames or 
seedbed, using soil well enriched with wood ashes, etc. Transplant 
to open ground when weather has become warm and settled, in 
rows 4 feet apart, and give cultivation as for corn. 


884 White Burley. The favorite of Kentucky. Light-colored 
leaves of fine flavor and aroma. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 oz., 30 cts.; 
oz., 50 cts. 


881 Connecticut Seed Leaf. One of the best varieties for 
cigar wrappers. The leaves are of good width and length and 
grow closely on stalk. Pkt., 10 cts.; 4 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 


882 Havana. The seed we offer is the best Vuelta Abajo, 
obtained by us direct from Cuba, and is the finest flavored 
Havana tobacco grown. Pkt., 15 cts.; % oz., 35 cts.; oz.» 
65 cts. 


883 Pennsylvania Seed Leaf. Produces a very large, hand- 
some leaf which is of good quality. Extensively grown in 
Lancaster County, Pa. Pkt., 10 cts.; $ oz., 25 cts.3 OZe 
40 cts. 


Miscellaneous Farm Seeds 


Johnson Grass, or Sorghum Halepense. A Southern 
fodder plant which grows to a height of 30 inches. Per lb., 
50 cts., postpaid. 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.25; 50 Ibs., $15.00. 


Kaffir Corn (Red). Good forage and the corn is good food for 
poultry. Use 4 to 5 Ibs. per acre. Lb., 35 cts., postpaid. 
5 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $4.00. 


Spring Rye. Grown for grain crop or turning under to improve 
the soil. Sow 14 bushels to the acre. Lb., postpaid, 25 cts. 
Write for price per bushel. 

Rye for Fall seeding will be offered in our Autumn Catalogue. 


Sorghum, or Early Amber Sugar-cane. Most productive 
variety. Height, 10 to 12 feet. Sow 5 Ibs. in drills, or 75 lbs. 
broadcast to acre. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. 5 lbs., 75 cts.3 
50 Ibs., $6.00. 


Speltz, or Emmer. A combination of wheat, oats and barley, 
excellent for all stock, etc. Sow 70 to 80 pounds per acre. 
Lb., 25 cts., postpaid. 10 lbs., 75 cts.; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., 
$6.50. 


Sudan Grass. A forage plant valuable in the middle West. 
Grows from six to ten feet high. Sow seed when ground has 
become warm, 4 to 6 lbs. per acre, in drills 18 to 24 inches apart, 
and cultivate like corn. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. 10 Ibs., $1.75; 
50 lbs., $5.00. 


Teosinte. Excellent for stock, either green or dry. Sow in 
May or June, in drilis about 4 feet apart, 3 lbs. of seed per acre. 
Lb., 50 cts., postpaid. By Express at purchaser’s expense, 
5 lbs. or over, 40 cts. per lb. 


Vetches, or Tares, Spring (Vicia Sativa). Highly valuable 
for soiling or for green manuring. Use 2 or 3 bushels to acre, 
broadcast, or 1 to 2 bushels in drills. Lb., 30 cts., postpaid. 
Write for price per bushel. 


Vetches, or Tares, Winter (Vicia Viilosa). Also called 
Sand Vetch, or Hairy Vetch. For fall sowing. Sow 1 bushel 
per acre, with 1 bushel of rye. Price per lb., 45 cts., postpaid. 
Write for price per bushel and special leaflet. 


Wheat, Marquis. An excellent spring variety producing large 
beardless heads: Extremely hardy. Sow 1% bushels to the 
acre. Lb., postpaid. 25 cts. Write for price per bushel. 
Wheat for Fall seeding will be offered in our Autumn Catalogue. 


Yellow Milo Maize. This crop is grown like corn, and may be 
cut several times for green forages also used for ensilage, or cured 
like sorghum. 4 to 5 lbs. per acre. Grows to a height of 8 to 
10 feet. Lb., 25 cts. postpaid. 5 lbs., 60 cts.; 10 Ibs., $1.00; 
50 Ibs., $4.00. 


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thousand species and varieties being offered. 


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florists, and are acknowledged to be superior in all respects. 


localities. 


For all flower seeds which should be started indoors, and this 
includes many of our best and brightest summer flowers, such as 
Heliotrope, Celosia, Lobelia, Salvia, Vinca, Verbenas, etc., the best 
plan is to sow in seed pans or boxes (about 2 inches deep) which 
should be filled to the depth of an inch with broken pots, coal ashes, 
or any rough material that will furnish perfect drainage. The 
upper inch should be nicely sifted soil, composed, if possible, of 
about one-third each of sand, leaf mould and light garden loam. 
Press firmly and evenly and water thoroughly the day before sow- 
ing. Sow the seeds thinly over the surface, cover about one-eighth 
of an inch and pressing firmly; cover with a pane of glass and one 

_ or two thicknesses of newspaper to prevent the too rapid evapora- 
tion of the moisture and keep in a temperature between 60° and 70°. 
Water carefully as needed. The importance of uniform attention 
to this detail is one that can only be learned by experience and ob- 
servation. To omit a single watering, or too frequent, indiscrimi- 
nate watering, usually leads to failure. Remove the glass, or 
covering, as soon as the seeds have germinated, and when the seed- 
lings are large enough to handle, they should be transplanted into 
similarly prepared boxes an inch apart each way, or put into small 
pots and kept in same until time to plant out in the open ground. 
At all times they should have an abundance of air, otherwise the 
young seedlings are liable to ‘damp off.” 


Do not be in too much of a hurry in starting Flower Seeds. 
Germination is likely to be somewhat slow and uncertain during 
January and February, and the amateur is likely to obtain much 
better results when the seeds’are sown nearer their.natural time to 
germinate. It has been said that most of the annual flowers, the 
seed of which is better to be started indoors, should be sown one 


A BorpDER OF PINK GERANIUMS EDGED WITH SWEET ALYSSUM 


E GIVE close attention to this department, which is probably the largest in quantity and variety in this country, nearly one 


Our Flower seeds have a world-wide reputation, and we grow and save on our own grounds at Riverton more varieties than any 
other American Seedsman. Our constant aim is to secure the very best strains obtainable, and spare no pains or expense with this object 
in view. Our strains of Asters, Carnations, Petunia, Verbena, Zinnia, etc., are grown by the leading private gardeners and commercial 


SUCCESS WITH FLOWER SEEDS 


We are convinced that many of the failures with flower seeds are due to lack of proper conditions, and while it would be impossible 
in the space at our disposal in this catalogue to give explicit directions for each and every variety which we offer (but which is given on 
each packet of flower seeds we sell), we feel sure that if the general directions given below are followed success will be the rule. These 
directions, we may say, are written for the latitude of Philadelphia. Customers living in other sections can readily adapt them to their 


month in advance of the time you expect to transplant the seed- 
lings to their flowering quarters in the garden. When sown too 
early they are likely to become, as the result of lack of space and 
air and an excess of temperature, long and lanky and woody, and 
such plants are not so desirable as short stocky well rooted seed- 
lings. 


For most of the ordinary annual flowers, such as Sweet Alyssum, 
Calliopsis, Calendula, Marigold, Mignonette, Nasturtium, etc., 
the simplest method is to sow directly out of doors when danger 
of frost is past in the space where they are intended to flower. 
The ground should be dug and raked fine on the surface, sowing 
the seeds evenly and thinly, either in lines or beds, covering not 
over four times their size, and firming the soil over them. It is 
advisable to mix the finer seeds with five to ten times its bulk of 
dry sand or wheat flour, this enables you to make a more even dis- 
tribution. Should they come up too thickly, as most of them are 
likely to do, thin out so that the plants will stand from 4 to 12 
inches apart according to the variety. This plan is also adapted to 
many varieties usually started indoors, including Asters, Verbenas, 
Celosias, Stocks, Salvia, etc., but as a rule their germination is more 
certain under glass, and as they begin to flower so much earlier 
when started indoors, the extra trouble is well repaid for by their 
increased blooming period. 


We will be pleased to send our customers on request a leaflet 
entitled — 


Hints on the Growing of Flowers from Seed, covering the 
details of sowing both Annual and Perennial Flower Seeds. 


The full worth of their money to all is the broad principle in which we always deal, and we refer to 
our reputation as evidence that we live up to the precept (51) 


NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES IN 


Flower 


Seeds for 1926 


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® For General List of Flower Seeds, see Pages 63 to 118 


DREER’s LARGE-FLOWERING SNAPDRAGONS 


Large-flowering Giant Snapdragons 
(Antirrhinum Majus Grandiflorum) 

With long 

spikes of large individual flowers set closely on the spikes. 


Of strong vigorous growth about 3 feet high. 


: PER PKT. 
1171 Crimson King. Rich velvety garnet crimson...... $0 10 
172) Golden: Kins?,--Rich yellow. <4 eee 10 
1173 Fire King. Brilliant orange-scarlet............... 10 
1174 Harmony. A harmonious blending of terra cotta, or- 

BNE EAN) TOSEL shavers cesar eee 10 
iis Queen Victoria. —Pure:white.=)- a eee ee 10 
1176 Rose King. Soft silvery rose-pink............... 10 


1179 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts, 50 cts. 


1180 Finest Mixed. All colors, } oz., 30-cts.........-. 10 


Within the last few years Snapdragons have become immensely popular. 
not to be wondered at, as, whether used for cutting or for show in the garden, 
they are one of the most valuable flowers which can readily be grown from seed. 
We offer three distinct types, the new Super-Giant or Maximum, the large-flowering, 


ANTIRRHINUM ‘Snaparagon) 


This is 


tall-growing or giant, and the equally large-flowered half 
dwarf variety. In our trials the seeds sown out of doors the 
first week of May came into bloom early in July, remaining 
in full flower until November. For earlier flowering, they 
may be started indoors or in a frame in March, transplanting 
them to the open when the weather is suitable. We have 
made exhaustive tests of scores of varieties and offer the 


following as being the best in their respective colors. 


Super-Giant Snapdragons 


(Antirrhinum Majus Maximum) 


This recently introduced type is similar to the Giants 
offered on this page, of somewhat taller growth and with 
still largerindividual flowers, and in a rangeof colors thatare 
quite distinct. We offer as follows: 

1151 Appleblossom. Soft appleblossom-pink. 

1152 Canary Bird. Canary yellow with deeper yellow 
lip. 

1153 Copper King. Bronzy copper color. 

1154 Old Gold. Rose on yellow ground. 

1155 Snowflake. 


1156 The Rose. Rich rose-pink. 
Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per packet. 


1159 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 sorts, $1.00 


1158 Super-Giant Mixed. All colors, 20 cts. per packet; 
3 packets for 50 cts. 


Dazzling white. 


Three Beautiful Snapdragons 


The sorts offered below belong to the Grandiflora Half dwarf 
section, and are unusually attractive in color. 
1166 Gloria. Rich, glittering deep rose, most effective for bed- 
ding or cutting. 
1160 Prima-Donna. Splendid spikes, large flowers of charming 
color, being amber overlaid chamois effect apricot-pink. 
1161 Peerless Pink. One of our own introductions. The 
flowers are of immense size, two inches and over across, and 
the color, an even tone of soft shell-pink, the finest clear 
pink variety yet introduced. : 
Price. Any of the above, 15 cts. per pkt;. a pkt. each of the 
three sorts for 35 cts. 


Large-flowering Half-dwarf 
Snapdragons 
(Antirrhinum Majus Nanum Grandifiorum™) 


A splendid type, growing about 18 inches high, of compact 
form and good spikes of large flowers, the best for bedding purposes. 


PER PKT. 
1162 Silver Pink. Soft pearly pink................... $0 10 
1163 Empress. Rich velvety crimson..............--.- 10 
1164 Golden Queen. Rich yellow..........-.......... 10 
1165 Grenadier. Fiery orange scarlet...............-- 10 
1G /ePuritya) shure white cee ee eee eee ee 10 
1168 Fawn. Soft amber yellow overlaid chamois-rose... 10 
1169 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts, 

50 cts. 

1170 Choice Mixed. All colors, t0z., 30 cts.... ..-..--- 10 


(52) 


If unable to find what you want, refer to the index, page 2 


DRIVES DAK <perialries NN FLOWER SHED s 


Dreer’s Long Spurred Aquilegias or 
Columbine 


While all of the varieties of Columbine are beautiful and much 
| admired, this strain is unquestionably the finest yet produced. The 
| plants are of strong, thrifty growth, the blooms are of large size and the 
spurs very long. The colors range through shades of Lavenders, 
Mauves, Blues, Purples, Whites, Creams, Yellows, Pinks, Reds, etc. 
There are no jarring or crude tints, and the whole form a most har- 
monious mass of coloring seldom seen in other flowers. 

We have been fortunate in securing three distinct color selections in 


’ | addition to the regular mixture and offer as follows: PER PKT. 
,| 1203 Blue and Lavender Shades....................... $0 25 
1204 Scarlet and Red Shades.......................... 25 


1205 Pink and Rose Shades............................ 25 
A packet each of the above 3 colors for 60 cts. 

‘| 1206 Dreer’s Long Spurred Hybrids Mixed. A wonderful mix- 
y| ture containing all the beautiful tints and tones and color com- 
binations for which this strain is famous, hardly two being ex- 
| actly alike. 15 cts. per packet; 50 cts. per § oz. 


New California Giant Branching 
Asters 


| We have had this strain under observation for the past two years, 
| and it now fully meets with our ideas as to quality. It is a splendid 

mid-season to late flowering strain, the result of years of painstaking 
selection by one of California’s leading hybridizers. The plants grow 
from 3 to 34 feet high with long strong stems 18 to 24 inches in length, 
bearing beautifully formed, curled and interlaced flowers 5 inches and 
over across. The illustration shown on this page was made from a 
| photograph taken on August 20th last year. We offer the following 
|| beautiful colors: 


1291 Lavender Blue. 1293 Pure White. 
1292 Peach Blossom. 1294 Purple Violet. 


1295 Rich Rose. 


oS eae Se 


Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. per packet. ‘ 
| 1299 Collection containing a packet each ofthe above 5 colors, $1.00. DREER’s LONG-SPURRED AQUILEGIA 
| 1300 Finest Mixed. Containing all colors. 20 cts. per packet; (COLUMBINE) 


| 3 packets for 50 cts. 


ee Dreer’s Superb 
Late-Branching Asters 


This superb strain, of American origin, and especially 
adapted to our climatic conditions, has long been one of our 
leading specialties, extraordinary care being given each season 
to the selection of the very finest specimens for stock seed, 
resulting in a strain that is acknowledged by the leading 
growers as unsurpassed. 


The plants form strong, branching bushes, 2 to 24 
feet high, bearing on long strong stems their handsome 
~~" Chrysanthemum-like flowers, which, under ordinary 
; cultivation, average 5 inches across. The form of the 
flowers, shown in the illustration on page 69, to- 
gether with the length of the stems, places them at the 
head of Asters for cutting. They come into bloom from 
two to three weeks after the average type, usually 
being at their best during September and October, and 
filling in the gap between the general run of Asters and 
Chrysanthemums, and if only one variety of Asters is 
wanted, we recommend this type as the most likely to 
give the greatest satisfaction. We offer eight beautiful 
and distinct colors, as under: 


1451 Azure-blue.. A deep rich lavender...... $0 60 $0 10 


1452 Deep Crimson. Rich and glowing...... 60 10 
1453 Deep Rose. Distinct and fine.......... 60 10 
1455 Pale Lavender. Exquisite grayish-blue. 60 10 
1456 Deep Purple. A rich royal shade...... 60 10 
1457 Rose Pink. A lovely shade............ 60 10 
1461 Shell-pink. Soft and dainty................ 60 10 
1467 Pure White. Perfect in its purity............ 60 10 
1469 collection: containing a package each of the above 8 colors, 
cts. 


1470 Finest Mixed. All the colors mixed. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 
cts. per 4 0z.; $1.50 per oz. 


NEw CALIFORNIA 
GIANT ASTER 


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DREER’S SIX FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS 


While we offer this season over sixty distinct varieties and colors 
of American Asters, all of which have been grown under our per- 
‘sonal supervision, and which cannot be excelled for quality, we 
have selected the following six sorts to offer as a collection, which 
embraces several distinct types and colors, which we 
feel sure will, on account of their free growth, profuse 
flowering, large size and general excellence, give entire 
satisfaction to the most critical growers of this popular 
flower. 


1281 Crego’s Giant White. We consider this the 
finest and largest of all Comet Asters, bearing 
immense fluffy flowers 5 inches and over in diam- 
eter, as fine as any Chrysanthemum, and when 
cut keep in good condition longer than any other 
of this type. 10 cts. per pkt. 


1305 Dreer’s Crimson Giant. A late-branching 
variety of upright growth, with extra large, dense- 
ly double flowers of rich blood-crimson; makes a 
brilliant bed or border, and is splendid for cutting. 
15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 


1451 Late Branching Azure Blue. This has been included 
in this collection for its free flowering qualities, densely 
double perfect bloom and its wonderful rich deep lavender or 
azure-blue color. 10 cts. per pkt. 


PurRPLE BEAUTY 
ASTER 


1393 Dreer’s Peerless Pink. This is conceded to be the 
finest pink late-branching Aster ever offered. The 
plants are of robust free-branching habit, 24 to 30 
inches high, bearing their magnificent blooms on 
strong stems, averaging 18 inches in length, and it is 
hard to find a flower under 4 inches across, and many 
measure 5 inches by 24 inches in depth, forming an 
almost globular flower. The color is a rich shell-pink, 
and comes into bloom about the middle of August, 
being its best during the early part of September, 
and continuing in good condition well into October. 
(See cut.) 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 


1273 Purple Beauty. The Beauty Asters as a class 
are somewhat later in flowering than our Superb 
Late Branching sorts being at their best from late 
September on through October, of strong, sturdy 
habit about 36 inches high with very large double 
flowers on good stems. The variety here offered 
is arich glittering purple. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 
25 cts. 


1346 Rose King. A very distinct and desirable sort, with 
large, handsome double-quilled flowers of a brilliant rose 
color. A great favorite for cutting with commercial 
florists, lasting in perfect condition for a long time. 10 
cts. per pkt. 


Collection of Dreer’s Six Famous 
American Asters 


1338 A packet each of the six splendid sorts offered on this page, 
a really fine selection for 50 cts. DREER’S PEERLESS PINK ASTER 


DOUBLE-FLOWERING COSMOS all 


Some years since a few individual plants of late-flowering Cosmos 


showed evidence of producing double flowers, but it has taken a great 
deal of care and patience to perfect the strain now offered. The 
flowers vary considerably in their degree of doubleness, as shown in 
our illustration, some being absolutely double, 

while others have a frill or collar surrounding 

the double disc, and while we think this 

is the most artistic, they are beautiful in either 

form of high value for cutting and garden y 
decoration. 6 : 

A strain of the early blooming Cosmos with \ 
double flowers has also been developed and we aN 
offer both types. The late-flowering variety | 
may be expected to produce the largest percent- 
age of doubles and the finest blooms, but for | 
localities north of Philadelphia, the early flower- Se 
ing type is recommended. ~ The plants have - >» y 
somewhat heavier, less cut foliage than the as 
regular single-flowering type, so that the fact 
that they will produce double flowers can be 
determined by the foliage’ when the seedlings 
are quite small. 


Early Double Cosmos 
This new type is sure to be appreciated, flowering from 


July or August to the end of the season. PER PKT, f 
2076 Carnelia. Rich rosy crimson............. $0 25 & 
2077 Peachblossom. Deep rose-pink............ 25 
2078 Whirlwind. Pure white................. 25 Se 
A packet each of the 3 colors, 60 cts. 
2080 Early Double Mixed. 3 pkts., 50cts..... 20 ‘ ai 


DouBLE-FLOWERING Cosmos 


Late Double Cosmos 


Becoming more popular each season, the flowers are very artistic and stand for 


a long time when cut. PER PKT,. 
2081 Crimson King. Deep rose crimson...............eeseeeeeeeees $0 20 
2082yBink; Beauty... Soft-rosy, pink. sch/. «ccs ¢ seiice « Veisinslesecee cs 20 
2084 White Queen. Pure white......... RN ra re NUD Ses eo ener 20 


A packet each of the 3 late doubles for 50 cts. 
2101 Late Double Mixed. All colors, 2 pkts., 25 cts.... 15 


New Double-fiowering Coreopsis 
Coreopsis Lanceolata Grandiflora Fl. Pl. 

2072 Coreopsis Lanceolata has for a long time been a gem in the 
perennial border and one never grows tired of the masses of 
golden yellow blooms which it produces, which are decora- 
tive in the garden and invaluable as cut flowers. This 
new double and semi-double form is just as easy to grow 
and the extra petalage adds a further charm to the flower. 
25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 


Giant Double Carnations 
(Chabaud’s Strain) 
This race of Carnations raised by the famous French specialist Chabaud is by 


far the finest strain we have ever seen. Blooms in five months from time of sowing 
and produces flowers that compare favorably with the finest greenhouse-grown 


product. Wecan supply as follows. 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 
1811 Blood-red................ SONZS: LSTA Scarlets. icceica ses events $0 25 
USD SViellO weiss ccs seks cles 25 | 1815 Flesh-pink....... Specs?) 
HSTSHROS Osta seine cide ca eiitione D5 ale 1S1OS WLCO Ret Sou cc els eetehale 25 


ne pes 1818 Collection of a packet each of above 6 colors, $1.25. 
NEw_DousBLE-FLOWERING CoREOPSIS 


LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA 1831 Finest Mixed. Containing all the colors, 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00 


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DREER’S CHARMING ANNUAL CANDYTUFTS 
(Iberis Umbellata) 


All authorities agree on the great decorative value of this charming annual for beds, borders, etc., and the larger the mass the better 
the effect. The plants grow about 12 inches high and will succeed in any light, airy position. Seed may be sown any time during the spring. 
They bloom in about eight weeks from the time of sowing, and in order to keep up a succession of bloom two sowings should be made at 
intervals of about two weeks. For best results give each plant sufficient space for full development, not less than six inches apart and nine 
inches is better. While highly useful for cutting, lasting well, and used extensively for this purpose by many commercial florists, it is for 
their bright effect in the garden that they are mainly grown. We illustrate on the color plate opposite the six varieties offered below. 


1751 Carmine. Bright carmine rose. 1756 Flesh Pink. Delicate pink. ‘ 
1752 Crimson. Rich crimson. 1757 Lavender. Delicate rosy lavender. 
1755 Albida. Pure white. 1758 Rose Cardinal. Deep rosy red. 


Price. Any of the above 10cts. per packet, 30 cts. per } 0z., 50 cts. per oz. 
1759 Collection containing a packet each of the above 6 colors, 40 cts. 
1768 Collection of a 4 oz. each of the above 6 colors, $1.50. , 
1769 Collection of 1 oz. each of the above 6 colors, $2.50. 3 
1760 Mixed. Splendid mixture containing all the colors. 10 cts. per packet, 25 cts. per 4 oz., 40 cts. per oz. 


THE CARDIN AL CLIMBER (Ipomoea Quamoclit Hybrida) 


2158 We named and introduced this glorious and absolutely distinct annual climber in 1912, and it is now generally considered the most 
beautiful and brilliant annual climber ever sent out. It is a strong and rapid grower, attaining a height of 30 feet or more, with beau- 
tiful fern-like foliage, and literally covered with a blaze of circular cardinal-red flowers from mid-summer till frost. The flowers, 
about 14 inches in diameter, are borne in clusters of 5 to 7 each. Like other Ipomoeas, it delights in a warm, sunny situation and 
good soil. The seed may be started indoors in March or April, in a temperature of not less than 70 degrees, but it is just as well to 
wait until the weather gets warm and settled and then sow out of doors. Packets containing about 25 seeds each, 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 
25 cts. ~ 


Three Splendid Delphiniums 
or Hardy Larkspurs 


The Hardy Larkspurs are now a prominent feature in almost every garden, 
and the three sorts offered below are perhaps the best and most valuable of 
the genus. 


2218 Belladonna. This is the freest and most continuous blooming of 
all, and the clear light turquoise-blue of the flowers is not equalled for 
delicacy and beauty. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts. 


2221 Bellamosum. Identical in habit of growth and free and continuous 
blooming qualities with the above, but of an intense rich deep blue color. 
25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 


2240 Dreer’s Gold Medal Hybrids. This is one of our most important 
specialties, and is unquestionably the finest strain of mixed Hybrid 
Hardy Larkspurs ever offered. The original stock came from England 
and consisted of the best named varieties. The plants are of strong, 
vigorous habit, with large flowers on spikes two feet and over long, the 
majority running in the lighter shades of blue. 15 cts. per pkt.; 60 
cts. per $ 0z.; $2.00 per oz. 


Giant Shirley Foxgloves (izitalis) 


2361 This magnificent strain was raised by the late Rev. W. Wilks, to whom 
we are also indebted for the Shirley Poppies, and is unquestionably the 
greatest improvement ever made in Foxgloves. We illustrate them in 
colors in connection with our offer of plants on page 177. The very 
vigorous plants attain a height of 5 to 7 feet, with spikes of bloom 4 feet 
in length, closely set with flowers of unusual size, ranging in color from 
the purest white to dark rose, handsomely spotted and blotched with 
crimson, maroon, and chocolate. This is certain to supersede all other 
strains of Foxgloves. Seed sown this spring will produce plants that will 
make a glorious show next season. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 


Gypsophila Paniculata 
Double Snow White 


(New Double-fiowering Baby’s Breath) 


2695 One of the most important hardy perennials of recent introduction. 
The plant grows from 3 to 34 feet high, bearing its pretty little double 
white flowers in much-branched panicles which, when cut, can be used 
to great advantage with other flowers or by themselves as they retain 

: z their beauty for months. It is also a most desirable addition to the 

Gotp MepsALt Hysrip DELPHINTUMS hardy border. 25 cts. per pkt. 


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PTAA ae cpeciALTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS Moen 
DREER’S LOVELY ANNUAL LARKSPURS 


The Annual Larkspurs share almost equally the popularity of the Hardy Perennial sorts or Delphiniums, as they are usually called, 
so as not to get them confounded with the annual class. The annuals have the advantage of flowering within 3 months from the time of 
sowing, and of a fairly large range of colors, 6 of which is illustrated on the colored plate opposite, and are very true representations except- 
ing No. 2932, Ageratum Blue, which has not been exactly reproduced, and which is a good clear mid-blue. 

Seed may be started indoors or in a hotbed, and the seedlings transplanted to the open when weather conditions are favorable, but 
it is just as well to sow them outdoors where they are intended to bloom. The plants grow 3 feet or more in height, and should not be 
closer than 12 inches apart, each plant producing several spikes of flowers, and if these are cut off when they begin to set seed, the plants 
will continue in bloom from side branches almost up to the time of frost. They can be used in many ways in the garden, as in lines, beds, 
or groups of any size, or interspersed in the Hardy Border, and as cut flowers are not excelled by any other annual. We offer as under: 

PER 4 OZ. PER PKT. 


PER 14 OZ. PER PKT. 


2931 Dark Blue. Rich deep Hyacinth-violet...$0 30 $0 10 | 2935 Sky Blue. Pretty light blue.............$0 30 $0 10 

2932 Ageratum Blue. Mid-blue............. 30 10 | 2936 Exquisite. Rose-pink.................. 50 15 

2933 Lustrous Carmine or Newport Pink. |°2937 White. Bure white... 0... cc eee eee 30 10 
Cochinealvcarmine 2... .....0. 6.2. 022%. 30 10 | 


2938 Collection containing a packet each of the above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
2939 Collection ofa + oz. each of the above 6 colors, $1.50. 
2940 Finest Mixed. Containing all colors, 10 cts. per packet, 25 cts. per } 0z., 75 cts. per oz. 


Two Magnificent African Marigolds 


The two varieties offered below are grown for us by a specialist 
and are without doubt the very finest of the large-flowering African 
type, and grow almost 23 feet high, bearing in continuous succes- 
sion from early summer till hard frost large and perfectly double 
flowers. 

3084 Orange Prince. 
deep golden orange. 
$1.50 per oz. 

3085 Lemon Queen. Immense double flowers of a pleasing soft 
lemon-yellow making a fine contrast to the rich gold of 


Large ball-shaped blooms of glittering 
15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per } 0z.; 


Two Effective Bedding 
Double Dwarf French Marigolds 


Few annuals are so easy to grow or make so effective a bed or 
border as the Double Dwarf French Marigolds, and the two sorts 
here offered are especially desirable, forming symmetrical globular 
plants not over 9 inches high and covered with their good-sized 
brilliant blossoms from early summer to late autumn. 


3093 Golden Ball. Rich golden yellow. 10 cts. per pkt.; 40 
cts. per } 0z 
3094 Lemon Ball. Densely double, light lemon yellow. 10 


40 cts. per } 0z. 


Orange Prince. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per ¥ oz.; $1.50 cts. per pkt.; 


per oz. 


Beautiful Bedding Petunias 


For outdoor decoration, porch, or window boxes, or any position where 
a mass of color is wanted, we do not know of any plant that equals the 
Bedding Petunias for effectiveness, and that will give such a wealth of 
charming color over so long a season. They begin flowering early and 
continue a sheet of bloom without interruption until killed by frost. The 
six Bedding sorts offered below were selected for their compact growth and 
distinct coloring. To secure the longest season of bloom, the seed should 
be started indoors or in a hot-bed in March or April, or may be sown direct- 
ly where they are wanted to bloom in May or as soon as the weather has 
become settled and warm. The seed is very minute, and should be sown 
practically on the surface of nicely prepared soil and merely pressed in. 
It will greatly aid in the even distribution of the seed if mixed with sand 
ér flour. For best results the plants should be set about a foot apart, and 
preferably given a sunny position. The large-flowering Single and Double 
Fringed, and Ruffled sorts will be found offered on page 101. 


PER PER 
3560 General Dodds. Rich plitterina crimson %0z.  PKT, 
ENOL BIG 6G Sic o SIC ONS GOI EicLER EI aCe een $0 50 $0 15 
3562 Snowball. Pure satiny-white.......... 50 15 
3563 Violet Queen. Rich velvety violet blue. 50 15 
3564 Howard’s Star. Rosy-crimson with a 
clearly defined five-pointed star of blush- 
AMD 5 Sod 65 06 6 Ua DIES ORCI CRE cea 50 15 
3565 Rose of Heaven. A _ very effective 
rich and brilliant rose colored variety.... 50 15 
3566 Rosy Morn. Soft rose-pink with white 
throat; very dainty and one of the most 
popular flowering plants in cultivation... 50 15 


3568 Collection of a pkt., each of the above 6 Beautiful 
Bedding Petunias, 60 cts. 

3569 Collection of + oz., each of the above 6 Beautiful 
Bedding Petunias, $2.50. 


Large Flowering Petunia 
Purple Prince 


3575 This splendid rich velvety purple-violet variety belongs to the 
Grandiflora or large-flowering section, and while not as free as its 
smaller-flowering relatives, the quality of its blooms make up in 
effectiveness for what is lost in quantity. Like all others of this 
section it is a very shy seeder. 35 cts. per packet. 3 pkts., $1.00. 


AFRICAN MARIGOLD ORANGE PRINCE 


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New Perpetual-Flowering Hardy 
Pinks (Dianthus Allwoodi) 


2334 We have offered plants of this beautiful strain of Hardy 
Pinks for several years, and are again able to offer the 
seed, our supply of which comes to us direct from the 
introducer, a noted English specialist. It is expected 
that the seed will produce an average of 75 per cent. 
double, deliciously clove-scented flowers in many colors. 
They are perfectly hardy, and flower continuously from 
spring until late in the autumn. 35 cts. per pkt. of about 
25 seeds. 3 pkts. for $1.00. 


New Ricinus or 
Castor Oil Plant 
**Red Spire’’ 

3867 A visitor to our Nurseries declared 
our planting of this to be the most 
effective and ornamental feature in 
the establishment. The shapely, 
bushy plants attain a height of 
about 6 feet, with pretty palmate 
leaves of a bronzy green with prom- 
inent red ribs and veins, and pro- 
ducing through the summer and 
autumn numerous spikes of flow- 

ers or seedpods 9 to 18 inches long, of a brilliant rosy 

crimson; altogether a most effective semi-tropical 
plant, valuable alike for its foliage and flowers and 
like other Ricinus, absolutely insect-proof. As single 

specimens or in beds on the lawn for filling up a 

corner, or making a hedge or line, this is one of the 

most ornamental plants ever introduced. 10 cts. per 

New Ricinus. RED SPIRE pkt.; 40 cts. per oz. 


New Hybrid Iceland Poppy 
3738 This beautiful strain of these charming hardy Poppies is being improved 
every year, and the stock which we offer this season will be found much 
finer than heretofore, containing a great number of lovely new shades of 
color. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 


Scarlet Sage ‘‘America’’ 
3936 In this variety, which was grown at our own Nursery, and which was easily the 
most brilliant bit of color among the acres of flowers grown there, we have what 
is undoubtedly the earliest, freest and most continuous bloomer of all, and, what 
is still more important, the most uniform in habit of growth; 
the bushy plants do not grow over 15 inches high with the 
spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers thrown well above the 
plant, making a total height of about 2 feet, and in the lines, 
several hundred feet in length, there was not a variation of an 
inch in the height of any plant; the importance of this uni- 
formity will be appreciated by those who use Scarlet Sage for 
beds or borders. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 


Scabiosa Caucasica (lue Bonnet) 

3941 This beautiful lavender blue, hardy perennial is never 
plentiful and seed is sometimes difficult to secure in any- 
thing but small quantities, we have a good supply this 
season, enough we believe to supply all demands. 25 cts. 
per pkt.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 


Early Giant Imperial Stocks 
A recently developed strain of early-flowering Winter or Brompton Stocks, 
forming much-branched plants about 23 feet high and having numerous 
spikes of very large, double, delightfully fragrant flowers, they are of special 
value as pot plants for greenhouse decoration and for cutting during the dull 
winter months; for this purpose seed should be sown from July to September; 
if sown in February or March will produce plants that will bloom out of doors 
from mid-summer till frost. 


4043 7Rose-pink:; A. pretty,colors-e eee ee eee ee eee 
4044 Fiery Blood-red. Striking 
4045 White Pure-white: aio ye ee ee ee eee ee Gees 
4046 Golden Ball. Rich canary 
4047 Lavender. Lavender blue 
A048uViOlet.4 (Soft violet purples-ssnee ee ree eee Cerne mie ence 
4049 Collection. A pkt. each of 6 colors, $1.00. 


: : RPETUAL- FLOWERING HARDY PINKS 
4050hFinest Mixed.) §2°pkts= 25ictss1s7-- rau eae eee eee (Dianthus Allwoodi) 


Twelve Superb Newer Orchid-Flowered 


Sweet Peas 


We have selected the following out of the large number of new 
sorts of recent introduction and consider them the finest collection 
of newer sorts ever brought together. 

4064 Austin Frederick. A lovely soft lavender, flowers of 
giant size and perfect form, nicely waved. 

4084 Constance Hinton. The finest and largest white variety 
of strong, vigorous growth, with enormous wavy white 
flowers, frequently 2% inches across, borne in sprays of 
fours, and often fives, on long, strong stems. This variety is 
black seeded, which means that it is easy to germinate. 

4088 Crimson King. This grand novelty is the finest and 
richest Crimson Sweet Pea ever introduced, of strong, 
vigorous growth and bearing usually four extra large wavy 
blossoms on long strong stems held well above the foliage 
so that none of their beauty is lost. 

4094 Defiance. This grand American novelty is undoubtedly 
the finest orange scarlet yet introduced, a strong robust 
grower, flowers of largest size, beautifully waved and abso- 
lutely sunproof. 10 cts. per pkt.; $1.00 per oz.; $3.00 per 
i lb 
+ Ib. 

4119 George Shawyer. Superb beautifully waved flowers of 
giant size, in color a rich salmony-rose or orange-pink. A 
vigorous grower. 

4124 Hawlmark Pink. Quite distinct from any other pink 
variety, the general effect being rose-pink suffused with 
salmon, undoubtedly the most beautiful pink Sweet Pea. 

4153 Mrs. Arnold Hitchcock. A lovely and dainty variety 
of pale pink on a cream ground overlaid with a salmony 
flush; flowers of largest size. 

4158 Mrs. Tom Jones. This is destined to become the leading 
bright blue variety. Color a clear Larkspur blue; flowers 
extra large, usually four to a spray, the finest blue yet 
introduced. 

4185 Picture. The largest flowering of all, the gigantic blooms 
are borne freely in sprays of four or more on long stout stems, 
in color a most attractive tint of pink suffused with creamy 
apricot, one of the outstanding recent introductions. 

4210 Tangerene Improved. A wonderful glowing orange color, 
nicely waved flowers; very effective. 

4216 Valentine. 
free, vigorous growth. 

4221 Warrior. 
finest of this color yet introduced. 

Price. 
oz.; $1.25 per ¢ lb. 


4229 Collection of a packet of each of the above 12 Newer Sorts, $1.00. 
4227 Collection of 1 oz. of each of the above 12 Newer Sorts, $4.00. 


New Early-Flowering Spencer Sweet Peas 


As the result of the great attention which the Early Orchid-flowering Sweet Peas are receiving from 
the leading hybridizers who appreciate fully their value as a commercial cut flower for growing under 
glass as well as their value to the amateur for outdoor culture, all of the leading colors are already repre- 


A grand extra large flowering soft blush pink, of strong, 
Enormous flowers of a rich reddish bronzy maroon, the 


Any of the above, except where noted, 10 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per 


NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED 
SwEET PEA CRIMSON KING 


sented in this class, of which the six varieties offered below are among the latest and best introductions. 
These, together with the twelve distinct older varieties offered on page 112, make up what is undoubtedly 


a splendid and comprehensive collection. 


4259 Early Glitters. This sensational variety produces 
flowers of enormous size, of a glittering, fiery orange. A 
strong vigorous grower. 15 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per } 0z.; 
75 cts. per oz. 

4260 Early Grenadier. 
poppy scarlet, a strong robust grower. 
60 cts. per 4 oz.; $1.00 per oz. 

4265 Early Madonna. This splendid new sort might briefly 
be described as an early-flowering Constance Hinton, the 
best of all white Sweet Peas and like that variety, is black- 
seeded, insuring free germination and strong growth. 15 
cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per 3 oz., 75 cts. per oz. 


A most brilliant variety of a glowing 
15 cts. per pkt.; 


4266 Early Orange King. A new rich glowing orange that 
shows up wonderfully well under artificial light, a good strong 
grower producing long stems mostly with four flowers each. 
15 cts. per pkt.; $1.50 per } oz.; $2.50 per oz. 

4271 Early Sweet Lavender. This grand addition to the 
list is a pure lavender self with beautifully waved flowers of 
enormous size, the finest lavender yet introduced. 15 cts. 
per pkt.; $1.25 per 4 oz.; $2.00 per oz. 

4267 Early Pink Cherokee. A new sort, in color, a fine pink, 
suffused with salmon on a deep cream ground, the effect a 
rich cream pink, a desirable color. 15 cts. per pkt.; $1.00 
per 4 0z.; $1.75 per oz. 


4278 Collection containing a packet each of the above 6 varieties, 65 cts, 


60 /HENRY A-DREERS 


Dreer’s Twelve ‘‘Incomparable’’ 


_ORCHID-FLOWERED SWEET PEAS 


Of the hundreds of Orchid-flowered or Spencer Sweet Peas introduced in the last few 
years, we offer this season thirty-seven of what we consider the very choicest and most 
distinct varieties, and while we fully recommend all of the sorts described and offered on 
page 113, as well as the newer kinds on page 59, yet most of our 
customers only wish a limited number of sorts, but want these to 
be the very best, and it is with this in mind that we offer this collection 
of Twelve Incomparable sorts described below, ; 
each one of which is a leader in its respective color, 


and sure to give entire satisfaction. 


4074 Blanche Ferry Spencer. This is an extra 
fine, large wavy-flowered stock of the popular 
pink and white Blanche Ferry. A good strong 
grower and very free-flowering. 


4095 Dobbie’s Cream. An extra selected strain 
and the finest primrose-yellow yet introduced; 
splendid in every way with very large, wavy 
flowers. 


4108 Elfrida Pearson. This is by far the largest 
and finest light pink variety. Flowers of enormous 
size and very wavy; a strong, vigorous grower. 
bearing its giant flowers on long, strong stems. 


4117 Florence Nightingale. Nothing yet introduced in lavender 
Sweet Peas excels this beautiful sort, and it is one of the most 
popular. 


4127 Hercules. This has superseded the old Countess Spencer, 
being the same color, a lively rose pink, but larger in size, a 
strong, vigorous grower, and very free flowering. 


4146 King Mauve. An attractive color being a rich deep 
mauve, quite distinct from any other variety. 


4147 King White. The largest, finest and purest white 
seeded variety. 


4151 Margaret Atlee. The leading experts are unanimous 
in declaring this to be the finest rich pink Sweet Pea, 
the color being a rich apricot-pink on a cream ground. 
The ‘‘Spencer Supreme, 


” 


a very strong grower. 


4198 Royal Purple. The rich royal purple color of this 
beautiful variety always attracts great attention. One 
of the most distinct. 


4199 Royal Scot. The leading experts agree that this splendid 
variety is the finest brilliant scarlet yet sent out, surpassing all 
others of this color in size, form and general excellence. 


4211 The Cardinal. A new intense, brilliant poppy-scarlet, very ee ak, | 
large wavy flowers of great substance. Extra fine. ORCHID-FLOWERED SWEET PEA 
4222 Wedgwood. Very appropriately named, being a beautiful MARGARET ATLEE 


Wedgwood or silvery-blue; flowers of large size and fine ferm. 
Price. Any of the above “Incomparable” varieties, 10 cts. per pkt.; 35 cts. per oz.; $1.00 per } Ib. 


4218 Collection of a packet each of the 12 “Incomparable” sorts, 75 cts. 
4219 Collection of 1 ounce each of the 12 “Incomparable” sorts, $3.00. 


Dreer’s Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas in Mixture 


4230 The greatest care has been exercised in blending this superb mixture. It has been made out of the finest named sorts, insuring a 
well balanced range of desirable colors, and it would be impossible to get anything of higher quality at any price. 10 cts. per packet; 
25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per +1b.; $2.50 per lb. 


For General Collection of Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas see page 113 


61 


HENRY A.DREERS 


Invincible Giant Polyanthus 


3677 A magnificent strain of this perfectly hardy and easily grown spring-flowering 
Primrose, representing the work of twenty-five years of painstaking cross-breeding 
and selection by a Scotch specialist. Of strong, sturdy habit, and bearing immense 
trusses of large flowers on self-supporting stems 10 to 16 inches in length. Un- 

questionably the finest strain in cultivation, containing all colors from purest white 

to the richest crimson. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 


Large Flowering Annual Scabiosa 
**‘Azure Fairy’’ 


3943 While all of the colors of Scabiosas offered on page 110 are de- 
sirable we consider Azure Fairy the most beautiful of all. 
The large flowers of lovely lavender blue, borne on long, 
strong stems make them an ideal cut flower, and their ease of 
culture and long flowering season warrants their extensive 
use in every garden. 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. per } oz. 


Brilliant Sweet Williams 


4282 Newport Pink. A distinct color in this favorite hardy plant 
which originated in one of the far-famed gardens at Newport, 
R.I. In color it is what florists call watermelon-pink or salmony- 
rose. For midseason mass bedding it has no equal. Perfectly 
hardy. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 

4281 Scarlet Beauty. A splendid companion to the above. The 
color is an intense rich, deep scarlet, and a most effective plant 
for the old-fashioned hardy border, where this shade is very 
uncommon. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 


Two Unusual Zinnias 


In addition to the splendid Zinnias offered on page 62, we direct 
the attention of our customers to the two sorts offered below as being 
distinct and unusual and well worth growing. 


4484 Picotee. A very pretty mixture,’ producing large double 
fringed flowers in a good range of desirable colors, in the 
lighter shades each petal is distinctly tipped with maroon 
while the dark colored flowers are tipped with a light con- 


ScABIOSA AZURE FAIRY 


New Mammoth Verbena ‘‘Lucifer’’ 

4357 A most valuable addition to the range of colors in this im- 
portant bedding plant, being an even, intense deep cardinal- 
scarlet throughout; it is identical to our other Mammoth 
Verbenas in size of bloom, floriferousness and other good 
qualities. As a brilliant bed or border we feel sure this will 
be most satisfactory. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $1.00. 


DovuBLe ZINNIA, VICTORY 


trasting color, of special value for cutting when the unusual 
color arrangement can be seen to best advantage. 15 cts. 
per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 

4505 Victory. A very distinct variety with large densely double 
quilled flowers, which are well shown in the illustration, the 
colors are mostly in russet, orange, old rose and other autumn 
tints. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 


DOUELE ZINNIA, PICOTEE 


62 


NEw DouBLE 
DAHLIA- FLOWERED 
ZINNIA| 


Dreer’s Special Strain of 
Giant Double Zinnias 


A special strain of this grand old favorite free 
and continuous flowering annual, which pro- 
duces flowers of colossal size, specimens meas- 


uring from 5 to 6 inches across being 
not unusual. Plants are of extremely 
robust habit, attaining a height of 
about 3 feet, and should be given 18 to 


24 inches between each to allow for full 
development; they bear freely on long, 
strong stems numerous semi-globular, 
mostly very double flowers, all of the 
largest size, making them of great 
value in large beds, borders, etc., 
grown under favorable conditions 
they remain in bloom from early sum- 
mer to late autumn. 


We offer the most wanted colors, 
separately, as well as a splendid mix- 
ture of many colors, as under: 


PER 
oz. 
4511 Orange King. Rich gold- 
enroranges- pee eee $0 50 § 
4512 Rose Queen.. Rich deep 
Tose extrasinesasee reer 50 
4513 Purity. Pure white..... 50 
4514 Flesh-color. Flesh pink 50 
4515 Lemon Queen. Primrose 
Vellowen sneer 50 
4516 Crimson. Rich crimson 
SCarletyncestsiclstiniens ote 50 
4517 Salmon. Rich salmony- 


EOS waayennicle sleveten eicntoe eee 50 


4519 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 7 colors, 75 cts. 
4520 Giant Mixed. All colors, 15 cts. per pkt.; 40 cts. per 14 oz.: $1.25 per oz. 


15 


DOUBLE DAHLIA 
FLOWERED ZINNIAS 


This type, the latest development in Zinnias, bears flow- 
ers of mammoth size and in form like a perfect decora- 
As the result of continued painstaking 


care and selection the size, form and coloring 
has been much improved and we now offer 6 
beautiful and distinct colors as well as the 
mixture as follows: 


tive Dahlia. 


4471 
4472 


Double 


Large-flowering Dwarf 


4446 This splendid, brilliant salmon-rose bedding 
variety has been on the market for several years, 
but the supply of seed has never been equal to the 
demand; we are again fortunate in having a good 
crop this season of extra select stock. 10 cts. per 
pkt.; 30 cts. per 14 oz. 


PER PKT. 
Canary Bird. Canary yellow..$0 25 


Crimson Monarch. Crimson- 

SGATlet 2c 255 estas sees eee 25 
Exquisite. Richrose-pink.... 25 
Old Rose. Oldrose........ 25 
Oriole. Orange and gold.... 25 
Scarlet Flame. Fiery scarlet 25 
Collection of a pkt. each of the 


above 6 sorts, $1.25. 

Finest Mixed. Containing a won- 
derful range of beautiful colors. 20 
cts. per pkt.; 60cts. per 14 oz.; $2.00 
per oz. . 


Improved 


Salmon-rose Zinnia 


DREER’S GIANT 
DOoUuBLE ZINNIA 


GENERAL LIST OF 
DREER’S RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 


For Novelties and Specialties see pages 52 to 62 


For the convenience of our customers, and to facilitate the filling of orders, it is only necessary in ordering to give the number of 
packets wanted and the corresponding number in the Catalogue, viz.: 1 pkt. 1040, 10 cts., 3 pkts. 1071, 30 cts., means one packet Acro- 
clinizm, double mixed, 10 cts.; 3 pkts. Ageratum, Blue Perfection, 30 cts. 


All Flower Seeds are sent postpaid at prices given. 


Collections of Flower Seeds 
The following collections are made up of the best and easiest grown sorts, and 


are sure to give satisfactory returns: 


1134 Summer Flowering Annuals. 12 sorts, our selection...... $0 60 
- 1135 Summer Flowering Annuals. 25 sorts, our selection...... 1/225 
1136 Old-fashioned Annuals. 12 sorts, our selection...... 60 
1133 Annuals for Cutting. 12 sorts, our selection...... 60 
3549 Old-fashioned Hardy Perennials. 12 sorts, our selection...... 75 
2469 Everlastings. Containing eight distinct and desirable kinds....... 50 


Collections of Asters, Balsams, Dianthus, Marigolds, Sweet Peas, Zinnias, 


etc., are offered under their respective heads throughout the list. 


Abutilon (Flowering Maple) 


1010 Fine Mixed. Considered indispensable for flowering indoors during the 
winter and spring months, and useful for bedding out in the summer. Sown 
indoors any time before April, they will produce plants that will flower out- 

Mixed Colors. . 


doors the first season and indoors all winter. 


Achillea (Milfoil, or Yarrow) 
1021 Ptarmica ‘‘The Pearl.’’ 


Aconitum (Monk’s Hood, or Wolfsbane) 
PER PKT. 
1031 Napellus. A hardy perennial, growing in any good 
garden soil, producing long spikes of blue and white 
flowers. Well adapted for planting among shrubbery or 


Acroclinium 
A pretty annual ‘‘Everlasting,’” growing about 15 inches high, 
bearing lovely white or rosy-pink flowers, which, when cut in the 
bud state, can be dried and used in winter bouquets. A nice 


thing to grow in a mixed border aside from its use as an everlasting. 
(See cut.) 

1040 Double Mixed. 
1050 Single Mixed. 


AGERATUM BLUE PERFECTION 


aisversneterehs $0 25 


One of the best hardy white perennials. 
Grows about 2 feet high, and from spring to frost is covered with 
heads of purest white double flowers. Easily grown from seed, flower- 
ingathesfirstseason;-1feSown) Carly....ic.. scj..ccie vcieeiels eee ees = 


PER PKT. 


ciphaye koeaets 25 
ACROCLINIUM 
Adlumia 
(Mountain Fringe, Allegheny Vine, or Climbing 
Fumitory) 


PER PKT, 
1051 Cirrhosa. A graceful, hardy biennial climber, but as 
it resows itself year after year, it might be considered 
perennial. The feathery foliage closely resembles that 
of the Maidenhair Fern. The flowers are tube-shaped, 
flesh-colored, somewhat like the Bleeding Heart, and 
completely cover the plant. For covering trellises, 
stumps of trees, etc., it is very desirable. Flowers the 

fiT'S Eiany, CATR ETOIN GS SCG trysieevs,c) acs a) cie.s.a).chetexére,e 0 ofeceielsceteiere $0 15 


Ageratum (Floss Flower) 


One of the best bedding plants, being literally a sheet of bloom 
from early summer till frost. Unlike many bedding plants, their 
flowers are not liable to be spoiled by rain, nor do the colors fade 
out. The various blue varieties are without doubt the most 
satisfactory bedding plants of this color for our trying climate. 
Easily raised from seed, which is usually started in a hotbed or 
window and transferred to the open ground in May. Can also 
be sown outdoors in May. A sowing in September will give plants 
to bloom all winter. (See cut.) 


1071 Blue Perfection. This is the darkest colored of 
all large flowering Ageratums. Color deep amethyst- 
blue; compact growth; fine bedder. + oz., 40 cts....$0 10 


1073 Cope’s Pet. The best light blue variety for edging. 


MOD UO ONCES a aicnes aucnveyertte eve, Haiclereetalece Diekciate caer ine 10 
1074 Imperial Dwarf Blue. Clear blue; 8 inches. 
POZE SS ONCUS Sars toysy Soap don chovetes Ser na tees Toa eines seicisctene lO 


1075 Imperial Dwarf White. 8 inches, } 0z., 30 cts.... 10 


1076 Little Blue Star. A variety of exceedingly dwarf 
and even growth; the tiny bushes, not over 4 to 5 
inches high, are densely covered with bright blue 
flowers, a fine variety for edging.............ceeeeee 25 


1078 Princess. A beautiful variety of compact, even 
growth, rarely exceeding 8 inches in height; the 
flowers are sky-blue with white centre, the contrast 
being really exquisite. + 0z., 40 cts....06........... 10 


If unable to find what you want refer to the Index, page 2 (63) 


AGROSTEMMA CORONARIA 


Agrostemma (Rose of Heaven, Mullein Pink) 
PER PKT. 

1090 Coronaria. An attractive free-flowering hardy peren- 

nial of easy culture, producing glowing crimson flowers 

like a single pink, and silvery-white foliage; blooms 
the first season; fine for cutting; 2 feet. 4 oz., 25 cts...$0 10 


1091 — Alba. A pure white variety................... 10 


Amaranthus 
Brilliant foliaged annuals, growing from 3 to 5 feet high, some of 
the varieties bearing curious racemes of flowers. All are useful in 
borders of tall plants or for the centre of large beds. They thrive 
best in a hot, sunny location, not too rich soil, and given sufficient 
room to develop their full beauty. 


1111 Caudatus (Love Lies Bleeding). Blood red; drooping.$0 05 


1116 Cruentus (Prince’s Feather). Dark red feathery 
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1113 Sunrise. The most brilliant of this brilliant family. 

The foliage is bronzy-crimson, each branch terminating 

with a tuft of bright scarlet-carmine leaves. It has been 

used with fine effect in many of the public parks. 

2 pkts., 25 cts..... BBE O OOO DOR AOO CGO RSD OS OGDG 15 
1114 Tricolor (Joseph’s Coat). Leaves 

red, yellow and green. + oz., 20 

CES. Co. OR ERR ee $0 05 


1115 Tricolor Splendens. An im- 
provement on the old sort of 
more brilliant coloring. + oz., 
SOMCES Ase ceive eset eter laeone 10 


on 


Ammobium 
(Winged Everlasting) 
1121 Alatum Grandiflorum. A 


pretty annual everlasting; flowers 
silvery white with yellow disc; 


grows best in light soil. 2 feet. 
Pert Ozer 205CtS eee eae eee 10 
Ampelopsis 


(Boston, or Japanese Ivy) 


1131 Veitchi. 
climber, with olive-green leaves, 
which turn to scarlet in the au- 
tumn. The best and most popular 
climber for covering brick or 

Per oz.,-50 cts... 10 


A hardy perennial 


stone walls. 


1103 Tom Thumb (Benthami Compactum). 
growth; excellent for edging; white. Per4oz.,30cts.; peroz.,50cts.. 10 


1104 Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold). 
flowers, hardy perennials; excellent for rockwork and edge of border. 


1 foot:*. Pert ioz.7:40setssen na oor een eee OEE EE eee 19 


Alyssum (Sweet Alyssum or Mad Wort) 


Pretty little plants for beds, vases, baskets, edgings or rockwork, blooming 
profusely all summer; useful also for winter flowering. Very sweetly scented. 


PER PKT. 


1101 Little Gem, or Carpet of Snow. Of dwarf, compact habit, but 
4 inches high. It begins to bloom when quite small, and the plants area 
solid mass of white from spring to late autumn, and undoubtedly the 
best white-flowering edging plant in the list. 
25: cts.3> perioz:, 75,GESan.caee e eeaee eee ic aCe Eee een eoae $0 10 


(See cut.) Per 4 oz., 


1100 Lilac Queen. A very pretty deep lavender-lilac, of dwarf compact 
habit- ‘Per J0z 25icts:spera0z- i DICtSer eee eee eee 10 


1102 Sweet Alyssum (A. Marilimum). Of trailing habit, flowers white. 
Per} 0255.25) cts 5yOz 4 OlCtsS carne oe ee tee ae nice 5 


Of dwarf, compact, erect 


Showy, bright yellow 


Anchusa (Alkanet, Bugloss) 


1137 Capensis (Cape Forget-me-not). A fine free-growing 
annual variety about 18 inches high with sprays of 
lovely Forget-me-not blue flowers; blooms all summer. 

FOZ 25 CES. Senn sooo PSI ote cial non ooo 10 


1138 Italica Dropmore Variety. One of the best hardy 
perennials and becoming more popular each season, 
grows 3 to 5 feet high, and bears in abundance flowers 
of the richest gentian-blue during May and June. 
£502 40 CtsS 2e6 nce so ee eee 15 


Anemone (Windflower) 


A very pleasing perennial, producing large flowers; few plants 
compare with them in beauty; fine for bouquets. Sow outdoors 
in spring; keeping shaded till the plants appear. 


1140 Coronaria: Mixed colors (Poppy Anemone)..... $0 10 


1146 St. Brigid. A beautiful selection of the above. Our 
seed comes from a famous Irish grower and comprises 
semi-double and double flowers in a wonderful array 
Diepktsi 25 Cts seins os eons cele 15 


of colors. 


2A 2 Fee 2 ~ oe Z 


Atyssum LitTLE GEM OR CARPET OF SNOW 


All Flower Seeds are delivered postpaid to any postoffice in the United States 


Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) 


Within the last few years Snapdragons have become immensely popular. This is not to 
be wondered at, as, whether used for cutting or for show in the garden, they are one of the 
most valuable flowers which can readily be grown from seed. We offer three distinct types, 
the large-flowering, tall-growing or giant, the equally large-flowered, half dwarf variety, 
and the new maximum variety. In our trials the seeds sown out of doors the first week of 
May came into bloom early in July, remaining in full flower until November. For earlier 
flowering, they may be started indoors or in a frame in March, transplanting them to the 
open when the weather is suitable. We have made exhaustive tests of scores of varieties 


and offer the following as being the best in their respective colors. 


Large-Fliowering Giant Varieties 


PER PKT. 
1171 Crimson King. Rich garnet crimson............ $0 10 
1172 Golden King. Rich yellow..................... 10 
1173 Fire King. Brilliant orange scarlet............... 10 
1174 Harmony. Terra cotta shaded rose.............. 10 
1175 Queen Victoria. Purest white.................. 10 
1176 Rose King. Soft silvery rose...............--05- 10 
1179 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts, 50 cts. 
1180 Finest Mixed. All colors, } 0z., 30 cts............ 10 


Large-flowering Half-dwarf Varieties 


A splendid type, growing about 18 inches high, the best for bed- 
ding purposes. 


1162 Silver Pink. Soft-pearly pink................... $0 10 
1163 Empress. Rich velvety crimson................-.. 10 
1164 Golden Queen. Rich yellow....... Peisgecrn eee 10 
1165 Grenadier. Fiery orange scarlet................. 10 
ANOMMEUTILY)6 = SNOWY, WIILES f.ccccu a clenes a sccdenne +s 10 
MOSM aw. Rosevand olde so. Sci ccs sles cee Stine ts 10 
1169 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts, 50 cts. 

1170 Choice Mixed. All colors, } 0z., 30 cts............. 10 


Antirrhinum Majus Maximum 
: or Super-Giant Varieties 


A new strain of tall strong growth producing long spikes of 
extra large flowers, these are offered and described on page 52. 


1150 


1211 


1221 


ArcToTIs GRANDIS 


Dr catiek 


DREER'S LARGE FLOWERING ANTIRRHINUMS 


Anthemnis (Hardy Marguerite) PER PKT, 


Kelwayi. A most satisfactory hardy perennial, bearing 
all summer daisy-like golden-yellow blossoms; excellent 
LOTMCULEIN G2 sf CO Ea a2) Vere rer roe chee io vef Fis Gio a djvtlele eae ae’e uelefe $0 10 


Arabis (Rock Cress) 
Alpina. A hardy perennial and one of the earliest and 
prettiest spring flowers. The spreading tufts are covered with 
a sheet of pure white flowers as soon as the snow disappears. 
Unequalled for rockeries or edging; withstands the drought 
and is always neat; 6 inches. Illustrated on page 66. + oz., 
DON GESS cia sis vores epslate sisyeieils, ateusiel ayeltel sataa ooh ele oadterainla/s wleve'pibioltiaete 10 


Arctotis (African Daisy) 
Grandis. A remarkably handsome annual from Southwest 
Africa. It forms much-branched bushes 2 to 3 feet high; its 
flowers are large and showy, being pure white on the upper 
surface, the reverse of petals pale lilac-blue. There are few 
annual flowers grown in the garden more valuable for cut flower 
work than the Arctotis. It is easily grown from seed and may 
be started in hotbed, in the house, or in the open ground, the 
seed germinating in about five days, and the plants may be 
expected to come into bloom early in July and continue until 
quite hafd frost. It delights in a sunny situation. As a cut 
flower it is especially valuable, the blooms lasting a week or ten 
days in water, and if undeveloped buds are cut and placed in a 
sunny window every one will open and produce as fine flowers 
as though left on the plant. 1 0z., 30 cts...........00ee eee 10 


Armeria (Sea Pink or Thrift) 
Formosa. A very pretty edging plant, bearing rosy-pink 
flowers; shardysperennial®. 25pktsi'25 ctsi. essere 5 cco. e.e 15 


Candytufts and Larkspurs, both splendid for cutting, shown in colors on pages 56 and 57 


flowers. 


DREER’S LONG-SPURRED AQUILEGIA |F 
(COLUMBINE) 


Argemone 
(Mexican or Prickly Poppy) 
1220 Hybrida Grandiflora. | 

Sturdy bushes about 3 feet || 
high, with very ornamental 
pale green, spiny foliage, 
with clear silvery midrib 
and veins and poppy-like |F 
flowers of satiny texture, 


over 3 inches across, in 
various shades from rich 
yellow to creamy-white. It 
comes into bloom early in 
July and continues without 
interruption till November. 


out of bloom.: +} oz., 25 cts 


1219 Platyceras Rosea. 


1188 
1181 


1183 


1184 
1185 


1197 


1199 


Aquilegia (Columbine) 


No hardy plant grown from seed is more easily handled than the Combine: 

Seed may be sown in the open ground early in spring, and will, in some cases, 
bloom the same season; or they may be planted in August or September, and 
will come up early in spring and make vigorous plants, which will bloom abun- 
dantly during late spring and early summer. » 

Columbines should be planted wherever their presence will serve to lighten 
up a too stiff and formal planting, 
Columbine, is more generous of its blooms, or more effectively adapted for cut 


for no other plant has so airy a grace as the 


PER PKT. 
Alpina. A very effective rich blue variety; 2 feet....$0 15 
Californica Hybrida. Exquisite flowers, in yellow and 


orange shades, all with long spurs...............-..-.-- 15 
Chrysantha (Golden Spurred). Golden-yellow. 4 0z., 
DO CES: icici ars Seizes crane: Hake CR re No eicne Rae rele ebeenevere nets 10 
Silver Queen. Long spurred pure white flowers....... 15 
Coerulea Cieags) Mountain Columbine). Violet-blue and 


white; 2: feet.;— 4.02:5,00)CtSs: ose eae en Cece ror 10 
Nivea Grandifiora. A beautiful fleas pure white. 

1 

4 OZ., 
Collection containing a packet each of the above 6 named 
sorts, 60 cts. 


1207. Double Flowering, all colors mixed. Per 4 o0z., 30 cts. 10 


1210 


ARABIS ALPINA (Offered on page 65) 


It is best to sow the seed where they are 
intended to bloom as soon as the ground is warm, and should have a sunny 
location, and prefers light soil. A very pretty and ornamental plant in or 


A recent introduction similar in habit of growth 


and foliage to the above, but with rich, ruby-rose flowers. + oz., 


Single Flowering, all colors mixed. Per } 0z., 25 cts... 


Dreer’s Long Spurred 
Columbines 


While all the varieties of Columbines are beautiful and much admired, this 
strain is unquestionably the finest yet produced. The plants are of strong thrifty 
growth with flowers of largest size, varying in color through charming tones of 
cream, pink, lavender, blue, white, red, etc. 
three distinct color selections in addition to the regular mixture and offeras follows: 
1203 Blue and Lavender shadesS..................2..ceescceecece $0 25 
1204 Scarlet and Red shades 
1205 Pink and Rose shades 
A eS each of the above 3 colors for 60 cts. 


We have been fortunate in securing 


ee ee i i ee i a an 


1206 Dreer’s Long - spurred 
Hybrids mixed. A won- 
derful mixture containing all 
the beautiful tints and tones 
and color combinations for 
which this strain is famous, 
hardly two being exactly 
alike. 50 cts. per 3 0z-..... 15 


PER PKT. 


30 cts. 10 


Asparagus 
1231 Plumosus Nanus. This graceful Asparagus is an excellent house 
plant? $1200) perl 00"seeds acre Be erence oerien Rees ciety aia 25 
1232 Sprengeri (Emerald Feather). One of the best plants to grow in sus- 
pended baskets, window boxes, vases, etc.; for the greenhouse in winter 3 
and outside in the summer. 50 cts. per 100 seeds...................4. 10 ARGEMONE HyBRIDA GRANDIFLORA 


All Flower Seeds are delivered postpaid to any postoffice in the United States 


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HENRY A-DREER@ yang 


DREER’S FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS 


Asters are one of the most important summer and 
autumn flowers, and receive special care at our hands. 
Yearly exhaustive tests are made with a view to offering 
only the choicest kinds, regardless of cost. As a result 
of this care our list comprises only such sorts as can be 
planted with perfect confidence that nothing better is 
procurable, no matter at what price or from what source. 


The varieties offered on this and the following three 
pages represent the finest Asters introduced to date, and 
are all firmly established favorites with the most critical 
growers of this popular flower, and should be in every 
garden where high quality is appreciated. 


The early sorts, such as Early Wonder, Queen of the 
Market and Lavender Gem, begin blooming in July, 
followed by the mid-season varieties, which are usually 
at their best during August, and which include such 
splendid sorts as Pink Beauty, Ostrich Feather and the * 
Early Branching or Royal. Then come the late flowering 
kinds, which bloom from the end of August on through 
September into October. This class furnishes the finest 
flowers of all, and is well represented in our list by our 
Superb Late Branching, Beauty, our Peerless Pink, the 
finest Pink Aster grown, Crego’s Giant, Crimson Giant, 
the Kings and a number of other fine sorts. It is quite 
easy, therefore, with a little care in the selection of the 
varieties, to have Asters in bloom from the first days in 
July until hard frost. 


A Few Cultural Hints on the 
Growing of Asters 


Asters will thrive in any good soil, prepared in the 
same way as you would for a crop of vegetables, but ASTERMUM 
it is well to remember that any extra care taken in 
the preparation of the soil is repaid by finer plants, larger blooms with longer stems and more profuse flowering. They should have an 
open, sunny position, and prefer a good, heavy, loamy soil, enriched with a liberal quantity of bone meal or other good commercial fertil- 
izer; and the addition of wood ashes or air-slacked lime, and should not be grown on the same ground year after year; it is better to 
change each season. 

For early flowering the seed should be started in the house, hotbed or cold-frame in April, transferring them to their flowering quarters 
as soon as danger from frost is past. For August and later flowering it is just as well to sow them in the open in May, preferably in a 
prepared seed bed, transplanting them when two or three inches high to where they are to bloom, although they may be sown where they 
are to flower with equally as good results. 

The main essentials to insure fine Asters are a new rich soil, frequent cultivation, no check to their growth from start to finish and 
ample room to develop. When wanted for cutting with long stems, they should be set out not closer than twelve inches apart in the rows 
and two feet between the rows. When wanted for mass effects in beds they may be planted nine inches to a foot apart each way. 

Asters are sometimes attacked by an aphis at their roots; also by stem rot. Both of these troubles are rarely met with if the plants 
are grown on new soil, and are not checked in their growth. The addition of wood ashes or air-slacked lime at the time of the preparation 
of the beds also helps to prevent these troubles. 


Astermum Asters New California Giant 


A strain of Comet Asters which, on account of their size and Branching Asters 
Chrysanthemum-like appearance, have appropriately been named 
Astermums. The plants grow about 2 feet high, and come into 
bloom a little earlier than the Crego’s Giant. We offer three fine 
colors, as under: 

1261 Lavender. A rich shade of lavender or light violet. 
1262 Pink. A very attractive shade of lively rose-pink. 


A splendid new midseason to late flowering strain, the result of 
years of painstaking selection by one of California’s leading 
hybridizers; plants grow 3 to 34 feet high with long, strong stems 
18 to 24 inches in length bearing beautifully formed curled and 
interlaced flowers 5 inches and over across. We offer the following 


1263 White. Purest hit elo 
. urest snow-wnite. 
Pricoemieictstner alts oa sacket of each color for 35 cts. LZOP PAVE CON BlWOs 4 va selglerss s.cleie cuelsisve'els slole oka toueiele $0 25 
12928 Peaches Blossom ye eigirs cc wiclecsininieve/s/eieveversiores-oveleje 25 
Beauty Asters 1203BP UIT OMWT Lessee chic o.0/F vie wis tadios germans 25 
A recently developed late flowering strain coming into bloom | 1294 Purple Violet...................eee eee Saar eC Re. 
in late September, and being at their best through October, the | 1295 Rich Rose............. ccc cece eee cece eee eees 25 


plants grow nearly 3 feet high, and bear their very large, densely | 4299 


; Collection of a packet each of above 5 colors..... 1 00 
double flowers on long strong stems. We offer four beautiful 


aa 1300PBin es toed sii. Gis cieicie ayelcls cajoieieleinioiete oieiel svereie ole 20 
| 1271 American Beauty. Bright cerise-rose. ° 
1272 Lavender Beauty. Soft lavender. China Asters 
| 1273 Purple Beauty. Rich deep purple. 1340 General Mixture. This mixture was saved from the many 
| 1274 September Beauty. Delicate shell-pink. - double flowering sorts grown on our trial grounds the past 
Price. 15 cts. per pkt.; a pkt. each of the 4 colors, 50 cts. season. 10 cts. per pkt.; { oz., 25 cts. 


Asters are continued on pages 68 to 70. See also Specialties, pages 52 to 62 


68 


Crego’s Giant Comet Asters 
We consider this the finest and largest of all Comet Asters, 
bearing immense fluffy flowers five inches and over in diameter, 
as fine as any Chrysanthemum, and when cut keep in 
* good condition longer than any other of this type. 


PER PKT. 
1281 White. Pure white.....:......... $0 10 
1282 Pink. Delicate shell-pink.......... 10 
1283 Purple. Bright purple............ 10 
1284 Rose. Rich deep rose............. 10 
1285 Lavender. Deep lavender........ 10 
1286 Crimson. Deep rose-crimson...... 10 


1288 Collection of a packet each of the 
6 colors, 50 cts. 

1290 Crego’s Mixed. All colors, 10 cts. 
per pkt.; 60 cts. per 4 OZ. 


Dreer’s Crimson Giant 
Aster 

1305 This variety has all the good qualities of 
our Superb Late Branching type, but is of 
upright growth, with extra large, densely 
double flowers, few under 5 inches across, on 
stems 15 to 18 inches long, in color a very 
rich blood crimson, full of fire, making a 
brilliant bed or border. 15 cts. per pkt.; 
2 pkts., 25 cts. 


Early Wonder Asters 
"This is the best extra early Aster, flowering in early July 
from seeds sown in the open ground at the end of April, 
and if sown in March can be had in bloom before the close 
of June. The flowers are of good size, quite double, and 
are borne on good long, stiff stems, which added to their 
extremely early flowering, makes them of great value 
for cutting. 
1331 Pink. 1332 Purple. 
1333 White. 
10 cts. per pkt.; a pkt. each of the 3 sorts for 25 cts. 


CreEGo’s Giant CoMET ASTER 


Heart of France Aster 
1352 This recent introduction is the largest flowering of 
the very dark red sorts; plants grow about 24 inches 
high, nicely branched, bearing in September their large, 
rich, deep ruby-red flowers on long, strong stems; a 
fine, dark variety. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 


King Asters 

The “King”’ Aster forms a distinct class or type, and have 
many sterling qualities to recommend them to lovers of fine 
Asters. They are of strong, sturdy habit, growing fully 18 
inches high, and bear from August to October very large double 
blossoms, the petals of which are more or less quilled, forming 
: a very attractive flower. 
‘ = 1343 Crimson King. Rich deep crimson. 
1344 Lavender King. Soft lavender blue. 


1345 Pink King. An attractive delicate shell pink. 


1346 Rose King. A beautiful brilliant rose variety. 
1347 Violet King. A pleasing soft shade of violet. 
1348 White King. Pure white. 

Price. Any of the above 10 cts. per pkt. 


1349 Collection of a packet each of the above six varieties 


for 50 cts. 
DREER’S CRIMSON oy E 
GIANT ASTER si 1350 King beams Contains all the colors. 10 cts. per pkt.; 


60 cts. 
DREER’S SIX FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS are high aes See Specialties, pages 52 to 62 


DREER’S FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS 


Ostrich Feather Asters 

This magnificent Aster produces flowers of immense size, 
made up of long, loosely-formed petals. Blooms in August. 
When used for cutting, the flowers should be picked when 
about half expanded and allowed to develop in water in a cool 
room. PER PKT. PER PKT. 
1361 Bright Rose....$0 10 | 1365 Violet Blue....$0 10 
1362 Lavender...... 10 | 1366 Vivid Crimson. 10 


1364 Salmon Pink... 10 | 1367 Pure White.... 10 
1369 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors 50 
1370 Mixed, all colors. 4 0z., 60 cts................- 10 


Dreer’s ‘‘Peerless Pink’? Aster 


1393 This is conceded to be the finest pink late- 
branching Aster ever offered. The plants are 
of robust, free-branching habit, and it is hard 
to find a flower under four inches across, and 
many measure five inches by two and a half in 
depth, forming an almost globular flower. 
15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 


Dreer’s ‘‘Pink Beauty’”’ 
Aster 


1396 A magnificent variety, 24 to 30 inches high, 
blooming from early in August until well on in 
September, flowers averaging 4 inches across, 
of chrysanthemum shape, the inner petals 
incurved, outer reflexed; color a soft, delicate 
blush pink, a shade that is always in demand 

for cutting. (Illustrated on page 70.) 15 cts. per pkt.; 

2 pkts., 25 cts. 


Dreer’s Six Famous 


American Asters 


1338 This splendid collection is made up of the leaders in their 
respective class and color. The six pkts. for 50 cts. 


OstRICH FEATHER ASTER 


Dreer’s Superb Late-Branching 
Asters 


This grand strain is of American origin, and is especially adapted 
to our climatic conditions. 


/The plants form strong, branching bushes 2 to 2} feet high, 
bearing on long, strong stems flowers which, under ordinary 
cultivation, average 5 inches across. They are usually at their 
| best during September, and, all things considered, are the most 
| valuable of all Asters, either for cutting or for bedding, and if 
only one kind of Aster is grown this is the type which will likely 
give the best results. 


PER PER 
4 OZ. PKT. 

| 1451 Azure Blue. A deep rich lavender..... $0 60 $0 10 
1452 Deep Crimson. Rich and glowing..... 60 10 
1453 Deep Rose. Distinct and fine.......... 60 10 
1455 Pale Lavender. Exquisite greyish-blue. 60 10 
1456 Deep Purple. A rich royal shade...... 60 10 

| 1457 Rose-pink. A lovely shade; very popular 60 10 
| 1461 Shell-pink. Soft and dainty.......... 60 10 
1467 Pure White. Perfect in its purity...... 60 10 

| 1469 Collection. A packet each of above 8 colors, for 60 


cts. 
1470 Finest Mixed. All the colors mixed, 10 cts. per pkt.; 
50 cts. per + oz.; $1.50 per oz. 


Lavender Gem Aster 


1353 One of the most beautiful Asters. It is of true Comet type, 
with large, artistic, loosely-arranged flowers on long, wiry 
stems, and of the most charming shade of lavender imagin- D é 
able. Begins blooming in July, continuing through August; CaS Deane 

| a lovely variety for cutting. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. ASTER 


Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 52 to 62 


70 


DREER’S FAMOUS AMERICAN ASTERS 


EarRLy BRANCHING OR RoyAL ASTER 


Queen of the Market Asters 


A first-class early flowering Aster, coming into flower in July, 
of branching habit; flowers of good size and borne on long stems, 
making them exceedingly valuable for cutting; 1 foot. 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 
1401 Bright Rose..... SORlOR E14 05 Pink sass sence $0 10 
1402, Crimson... 5... .-- HON Sl4068Purplesee. cosc.-- 10 
1403 Lavender........ LO) | A407 Witte sapere 10 
1409 Collection. One packet each of the 6 colors....... 50 
1410 MMbixed) Colorss= 41027, 50\Cts=-eee ei eileen 10 


Early Branching or Royal Asters 

A recently developed type that might briefly be described as 
an early flowering form of our Superb Late Branching variety, 
having all the good qualities of the latter, but coming into bloom 
in July or early August, and lasting in perfect condition for a long 
time. The habit of the plants and their free-flowering make them 
very desirable for beds or borders, while their long-stemmed 
flowers are ideal for cutting. The form of the flower is well shown 
in the illustration. We offer six beautiful and distinct colors. 


PER PKT. 
1412 Lavender. Soft lavender violet.................. $0 10 
1413 Purple. Rich, deep violet purple................. 10 
{AAS RICHIR OSC yee Acbrichtcoloce eee eee eee ECeee 10 
1415 Rose-pink. Very pretty, shaded white at centre.... 10 
(a16nShell=pink=  Vieryadelicate==--eeee ene eee ee 10 
(A tiMWOIte ns burestawhite = ee aeeaace eee oorie eine 10 
1419 Collection of a packet each of the six colors........ 50 


1420 Mixed. Containing all of the colors. }40z., 75 cts..... 10 


Single China Aster 


1440 The large single daisy-like flowers are very effective in 
beds or borders and for cutting, they offer a pleasing 
change to the innumerable double sorts; mixed colors. 
TROD SPA OUNCES Ss 2 ocean eaten CEO Ee one: 10 


Hardy Perennial Aster 
1400 Mixed (Michaelmas Daisies). Single fall-flowering 
hardy herbaceous plants, thriving in any good garden 
soil. If sown early they will-flower the first season; 
Srfeetar+0z.; SOM Ctsi2. cee eee Oa eecrer eerie 10 


DREER's PiInK BEAUTY ASTER 
(Offered on page 69) 


Red Aster ‘‘Sensation’’ 

1442 This is the reddest of all Red Asters, the color-being a rich 
garnet or ox-blood red, which glistens in the sunshine like a 
live ccal. The plants are of free-branching habit, about 18 
inches high; the very double flowers, averaging 334 inches 
across, are borne freely on stems a foot long from early in 
August till the close of September. The intense color shows 
up well when cut, and makes a very brilliant bit of color in 
a bed or border. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts., 25 cts. 


Rep ASTER SENSATION 


We offer a number of splendid NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES in Flower Seeds. 


See pages 52 to 62 


HENRY A-DREERS 


Aubrietia (Rainbow Rock Cress) 


PER PKT. 
1490 Large-flowering Hybrids. A beautiful dwarf rock plant, covered 
with sheets of bright flowers in spring and early summer............. $0 15 


Auricula (Primula Auricula) 


1500 A well-known favorite of great beauty; seed saved from splendid choice 
mixed varieties; half-hardy perennial; 6 inches..................... 25 


Balloon Vine (Love-in-a-Puff) 


1525 A rapid-growing annual climber; succeeds best in light soil and warm 
situation; flowers white; seed vessels look like miniature balloons and 
of great interest to children. (See cut.) Per oz., 25 cts............ 10 


Double Camellia-Flowered Balsams 
(Lady Slipper) 

An old and favorite garden flower, producing its gorgeous masses of beautiful 
brilliant colored double flowers in the greatest profusion; of easy culture, succeeds 
in a good rich soil; tender annuals; 2 feet. Start the seed indoors in April, or 
sow out of doors in May. To grow fine specimens they should not be closer than 
18 inches apart. (See cut.) 

1532 Salmon Prince. Exquisite salmon-pink; very double............. $0 10 
US33 night WeVlOWsePerss coe she oo eet aha hae dete cee ee seamen 10 
15347 Scarletoe Builliamtemery scarlet... 3... fcc.c 0 cece eevee te vee cteuelt  eieetere 10 


1535 Solferino. Striped and spotted white, lilac and scarlet............ 10 
ASSO WAOLOUHAVICIy ALIGN? sce cecchs oe seins os ceo Ome ass ve ee eo eieisisenls 10 
1537 White Perfection (Alba Perfecta). Very double, pure white....... 10 
1538 Collection of the 6 colors offered above..............-.0-020 0220 ee 40 


1540 Double Camellia-flowered. Finest mixed, containing a wide range 
of beautiful colors. +4 0z., 25 cts.; per 0z., 75 CtS......... cece eee ee 


Baptisia (False Indigo) 
1541 Australis. A _ beautiful 
hardy perennial herbaceous 
plant, producing pea-shaped 
flowers on spikes 6 inches 
long. Bright blue; 23 feet..$0 15 


BALSAM SALMON PRINCE 


Begonias 
Everblooming Bedding Varieties 

The following are varieties of Begonia Semperflorens, and take rank as bedding 
plants with Geraniums and Coleus, doing equally well in full sunlight, and sur- 
passing both in positions partially or wholly in shade. They are of sturdy growth, 
growing about 1 foot high, and forming dense bushes, which, from May until frost, 
are completely hidden with flowers. As pot plants for winter flowering they are 
superb, remaining a sheet of bloom throughout the entire year. Easily raised from 
seed, which should be started either indoors or in a hotbed. 


PER PKT, 
f5ozeMmrrordia. Bright rosy=carmime saya. cies oie1ares dtses Seiko ors vei sivieree orale $0 25 
1563 Luminosa. Brilliant fiery dark scarlet; very bright............. 25 
1564 Prima Donna. Limped-rose, shading to carmine at the centre; 
EVerblooming A Aye Ne ee COGAN? WN) ORE Aa, Sole Oke kon Hk 25 
1565 White Queen. A splendid free-flowering pure white; foliage deep 
$B mato) SUES TA COORG IAS CHES EE rE FEE EASE Oe Te ROE PR Nae oC GRE ry Sr 25 
1566 Gloire de Chatelaine. A beautiful large flowering everblooming 
variety ofa lovely, soft:rose-pink... 6 .5..\- ie0s4c oes cam ere ee ecie ee 25 
1571 Vernon. Bright orange-carmine flowers; deep red foliage......... 15 
1577 Salmon Queen. The highest colored of all, being a brilliant 
/ salmon-rose, beautiful either as a pot plant or for bedding.......... 25 
~ , 1580 Semperflorens, Single Mixed. This mixture contains all the 
BALLOON VINE colors from pure white to deepest crimson; splendid............... 15 


An Index of the Botanical and the Common or Popular Names of Flowers is given on page 2 


72 


Brachycome (Swan River Daisy) 


1620 Free-flowering, dwarf-growing annuals; covered during the 
greater part of the summer with a profusion of pretty blue or 
white flowers, suitable for edgings, small beds or pot culture; 


Browallia (Amethyst) 


1640 Elata Mixed. One of our favorite profuse blooming annuals, 
covered with beautiful blue or white flowers during the 
summer and autumn months; grows freely in any rich soil; 
blooms finely in the winter if the plants are lifted in autumn 
and cut. backs 1.8)inchesssas.0z2950:Ctssene rae eee nee 


1637 Speciosa Major. A beautiful large-flowering variety of the 
most brilliant ultramarine blue, a rare color; does finely out- 
side in the border, or in hanging-baskets or vases, but is 
especially valuable as a pot plant for winter and early spring 
HOWLING. 25. so ise. hoi tc seca otelape ie oe ee eee oc eile 


s 


1650 A neat annual, of easy culture, with tassel-shaped flowers; 
blooms from June to September; fine for borders. Golden 
oo, ealepaeie sarees yellow and scarlet mixed; 1% feet. 


MR A nhs.5 5 5 T10Z5;.29) CtSieine cae eae 


Calceolaria 


1671 Dreer’s Perfection. An orna- 
mental plant, producing a mass of 
beautiful, pocket-like flowers in the 
spring, and a universal favorite for 
decorating the greenhouse or 
conservatory. This strain was 
grown for us by a celebrated 
Scotch specialist, and is con- 
sidered the finest in cultivation; 
flowers beautifully spotted and 
blotched in exceedingly rich and 
varied colors; of perfect form 
and fine substance; the habit 
of the plants dwarf and com- 
pact and very free flowering. . 


= 7 SST. Qe 


BELLIS PERENNIS—DOUBLE Daisy 


Bellis 

(English Daisy) 

A favorite perennial which will stand 
the winter if given the protection of a 
little litter. In bloom from early spring 
until well on in the summer. Easily 
raised from seed, which may be sown 
any time from spring till August. For 
best results, new plants should be raised from seed 
each year. The following are the finest double flowering 


kinds, selected after careful test out of over twenty sorts: BROWALLIA 


PER PKT. 

1591 Giant Rose. Each plant produces but a few flowers, but these 
are of enormous size, almost as large as a good-sized Aster..........- $0 15 
1593 Giant White. Same as the above except in color................. 15 
1594 Longfellow. Large, double pink flowers.................-+..----- 10 

1595 Double Quilled. Double quilled flowers in mixture, containing red, 
pinksand i white saciesn- 5.5 sopeternre soca ee Ce en ete ieete 15 

1596 Ranunculiflora Alba. A splendid type, with densely double pure 
white flowers, not very large, but very free-flowering............... 15 

1597 Ranunculiflora Rosea. Identical to the preceding, except in color, 
whichuis‘abright rosy.pinkis sm. Jeni ec sie serene ER ee EE eeEe 15 

1598 The Bride, or Improved Snowball. A fine large double free- 
HOWerIne pureRwhite saeco Ne mies a OCR e ere 10 

1600 Double Mixed. A fine mixture, containing all the colors. + oz., 
DOSCES Morera canaiee rayerereve ye seue hore tal bele Svekeyeya are oeetcs etek STAY te ete oe 10 


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. 
1615 -ASteroides-y Whiten. eiriee cole con eee. eee So50c) @ 
(ol6ebatisquama., (Wilac pinks emenceee heer cee ee ee 10 


Boecconia (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 


1611 Cordata. 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; easily raised from seed. 4+ oz., 
DISKO oR CRT AA OPIS ARE cin Nene AA Oe Sa Goo OD OU ORO 10 BRACHYCOME 


Our Famous American Asters are the finest in existence. See pages 67 to 70 


ADNIWANDUHG PELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS MaWAUARLiLEU 


Cacalia (Tassel Flower, or Flora’s Paint Brush) 


PER PKT. 


9 inches. (See cut.) 4z., 40 cts............ ES _$0 10 


10 


25 


10 


50 


/RENRY ADREER 5 TPAD 73 


Calendula (ot Marigold) 


This is the ““Marygold” of Shakespeare’s time; one of the best and showiest free- 
flowering hardy annuals, growing in any good garden soil, producing a fine effect in 
beds or mixed borders, particularly bright in late fall, continuing to bloom from eaily 
summer until killed by frost; valuable also for pot culture; blooming freely in winter 
and early spring. 


PER PKT. 
1682 Orange King. An extra fine strain of this splendid double rich orange- 
red variety, producing flowers over 3 inches in diameter. 40 cts. per oz..$0 10 
1686 Lemon King. Identical in every way to the preceding, except in 
color, which is a rich lemon-yellow. 40 cts. per 0Z...............00005 10 
1684 Golden King. Rich golden-yellow flowers of large size, and borne on 
long, strong stems, making it of special value for cutting. 40 cts. per oz. 10 
1681 Meteor. Large double flowers, striped orange and cream; very effective. 
OZEIS OR CtSE ens cae Malye ot sled Mice acco ape ete aeks epalls od Siete alatelane See panes 5 
1683 Nankeen. A very distinct variety, the double flowers of a creamy- 
yellow*sslightlytushed-apricotss OZ:5,30; cts Jie... . eo sclss sane noses 5) 
1687 Favorite. This is the lightest colored of the double sorts, the petals 
being almost white margined clear yellow. Oz., 30 cts................. 
1689 Collection. One packet each of the above 6 sorts, 
35 cts. 
1688 Collection. One ounce each of the above 6 sorts... 1 75 


1690 Mixed. All the double sorts. Oz., 25 cts.......... 5 


Annual Calliopsis 


Showy and beautiful free-flowering annuals, of the easiest 
culture, doing well in any sunny position, blooming all summer ; eo 
and excellent for cutting and massing. It is best to sow them * 
where they are to bloom, thinning out to stand 6 inches to 12 inches 
apart. By keeping the old flowers cut off the flowering season can 
be lengthened until late autumn. 


1696 Bicolor Nana. Of dwarf, compact, even growth; flowers clear yellow, 
with small garnet eye; 9 inches. 4 0z., 25 cts............ 000.0 ee eeaes $0 10 
1697 Crimson King. A fine 
dwarf sort, 9 inches high; 
color rich velvety crimson 
garnet. }0z., 25 cts..... 10 Saye GSR. 


1701 Crown of Gold. Large, rich, golden-yellow, 18 inches. } 0z., 25 cts....$0 10 


KING CALENDULAS 


1702 Golden Wave (Drummondii). Rich golden-yellow with 
small chestnut-brown centre; very free; 12 inches. { 0z., 
PIS AC Wad ors os al ular Bi yr er eae a ee at oi ee 10 


1708 Marmorata. A very showy sort, growing 2} feet high, and 
covered with bright golden-yellow flowers, marbled with wall- 
HOWEL=FEGs yt 1OZs eA ON CESSderctetstaperaeke aie seve dis eieie, sue coe iertuess ches 10 


1703 Nigra Speciosa. A strong grower with good sized flowers 
of rich reddish-marocn; 2} feet. $02., 25 cts..........-. 000s 10 


1704 Tinctoria Splendens. Another showy variety, the 
very large flowers being bright yellow and maroon, 
about evenly divided; 30 inches. { 0z., 25 cts........ 10 


1706 Double Tinctoria. Double and semi-double very 
showy flowers of rich maroon, edged with gold; 30 
INCHES NE EHOZ NL DOUCLESM Ried: oue Mid cit et aiy Mae eRenine stats 10 


1709 Collection. Containing packet each of the above 8 
SOLUS Peeper ep otaatet te aieaSnele Wijeled cusuercuseieacharamicnerseo aaketets 60 


1710 Mixed. All choice sorts in mixture. Per oz., 30 cts. 5 


Perennial Calliopsis or Coreopsis 
2071 Lanceolata Grandiflora. This is one of the finest of hardy plants, 
with large, showy bright yellow flowers, produced in the greatest 
abundance from June till frost. Easily grown from seed, flowering the 
ATS tay early OWN CALL Ys (1025 20 CUS. sic vise voeluyorsysioss\nisicreyeaerellsts,.ersysi 10 


2072 Lanceolata Grandiflora Fl. Pl. (Double-flowering Coreopsis.) 
For description see Novelties and Specialties, pages 52 to 62. 5 pkts., 


Group oF ANNUAL CALLIOPSIS Sl OO raiAylsvnn aaa ec chejaynt Geld Sins, Seaside Sis siie Raeieeber tee ekey ayeacee sue utiticysir 25 


If unable to find what you want, refer to the Index, page 2 


HIST RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS @UUR LY 


CANTERBURY BELLS 


Single Canterbury 


Campanula Medium 


The old-fashioned sort with beautiful, large bell-shaped blossoms; 


distinct colors and mixed, as follows: 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 

1744 Single Dark Blue........... $0 10 | 1746 Single Rose............... $0 10 

WASN— hight Bluesea sca el On| elie Wb eee eerie 10 
A packet of each of the four colors, 30 cts. 

LAssSingele:Mixed. = -Allicolorss 02412 5ictss eee ee een oee 5 


1741 Double Mixed. All the double-flowering medium varieties. } 0z., 50 cts... 


Campanulas or Bellflowers 
Well known, beautiful hardy herbaceous perennials, bearing a great profusion of 
attractive bell-shaped flowers, thriving best in light, rich soil; some of the varieties 


flower the first season if sown early. 
1721 Carpatica Blue (Carpathian Hare Bcll). 


high; especially good for edging. 
— Alba. The white-flowered form of the above. 
Persicifolia Grandifiora Blue (Peach Bells). 


1720 
1724 


AlOWeTS i eaielesr se Pee cred Toma otra 


1725 
1728 Pyramidalis Blue (The Chimney Bellflower). 
fee tec scrvOZer SOL CTS chs, foray eee er ee Dae 


1729 — Alba. Same as above, but with white flowers. 


1731 Rotundifolia (Blue Bells of Scotland). We have been fortunate in se- 
curing a limited quantity of seed of this much prized variety 


Free-flowering hardy perennial, 
continuing in bloom the whole season; color clear blue; grows 6 inches 
7025150! cts eee reece $0 10 
Undoubtedly one of the 
finest of the hardy Bellflowers; grows 2 to 3 feet high, with large blue 
The white-flowered Peach Bells...... 
A beautiful stately hardy 
plant, either for garden or pot culture; blue salver-shaped flowers, 4 to 5 


Campanula Medium or Canterbury Bells 
Mrs. Ely, author of ‘‘A Woman’s Hardy Garden,” says: 


a “The seeds should be sown by mid-April, in finely prepared, rich soil —the colors in 
separate rows —and if the weather is dry, they should be given a.thorough watering 
late every afternoon. 


By the 15th of July the little plants should be transplanted 
either to the places where they are to bloom the following summer, or else 
they may be set out temporarily in rows about a foot apart, the plants 
eight inches apart, and finally transplanted early in October. Some ever- 
green branches, or a little straw or coarse hay, thrown over them when the 
ground begins to freeze, makes all the winter covering these plants require.” 


Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells (Campanula 
medium calycanthema). This is unquestionably the 
finest type of this old-fashioned and much prized 
garden plant. They differ from the ordinary type in 
having an extra large calyx, which is of the same color 
as the flower, giving the appearance of a cup and 
saucer. They are effective either in the garden or 
grown in pots for conservatory or table decoration. 


We offer them in separate colors, as well as in mixture, 
9) 


> . 


V1Z.: 
Y PER PKT. 

1735 Calycanthema Blue. A fine clear shade.$0 15 
1736 — Rose Pink. Delicate rosy-pink 15 
1738 — White. Pure white................. 15 
1740 — Finest Mixed. All colors of the Cup 

and Saucer type. 1oz., 75 cts............ 10 
1734 Calycanthema 

Fl. Pl. (Double y ; 


Cup and Saucer 
Canterbury Bells). 
Anew type froma 
celebrated French 
hybridizer, con- 
tains all colors...$0 25 


Bellis 


we offer four 


PER PKT. 


TVOZ 1D OICES eae eee 10 


15 
15 


10 


THOZOOCES SRE 10 


CAMPANULA PYRAMIDALIS 
(Chimney Bellflower) 


25 


Read the General Culture Notes on Raising Flowers from Seeds on page 51 


HENRY A-DREER: 


Canary-Bird Vine 


(Tropaeolum Canariense) 
PER PKT. 


1749 A beautiful rapid growing annual climber, the 
charming little canary-yellow blossoms bearing a 
fancied resemblance to a bird with its wings half 
expanded. The sprays of flowers are very artistic 
and keep when cut in good condition for a week. 
(Seavert) imeeroz v4 OlctSscaiicremerskeleruicrusiti sie « $0 10 


Candytuft (Iberis Umbellata) 


The annual Candytufts are universally known and 
cultivated, and considered indispensable for cutting. To 
further increase their growing popularity we illustrate them 
in colors and fully describe and offer them on page 56. All 
the varieties look best in beds or masses. Seed sown in April, 
flowers in June; successive sowings should be made at inter- 


vals. Hardy and easy to grow. 1 foot. 


Bright carmine rose. 
Rich deep shade. 


Pure white. 


1751 Carmine. 
1752 Crimson. 
1755 Albida. 

1756 Flesh-pink. Delicate pink. 
1757 Lavender. 


1758 Rose Cardinal. Brilliant deep rosy-red; one of the 
most effective for bedding. 


Price. Any of the above 6 colors, 10 cts. per pkt.; 30 cts. 
per 4 0z.; 50 cts. per oz. 


1759 


Delicate shade of rosy-lavender. 


Collection. 
6 colors, 40 cts. 


Containing a packet each of the above 


1768 
1769 


1760 Mixed. A splendid mixture containing all the 
COLOTSH 5107. 29+ CtSss.0Z%,-40iCtS.. svc ne slo eieee $0 10 


Collection of 4 oz. each of above 6 colors, $1.50. 
Collection of 1 oz. each of above 6 colors, $2.50. 


1753 Giant Hyacinth-flowered or Improved 
Empress. A wonderfully improved strain of 
the popular Empress Candytuft, quite distinct 
from the umbellata sorts offered above, forming 
much branched plants about 18 inches high, each 
branch terminated by an immense spike of very 
} large individual pure white flowers. Makes a 


very effective white bed or border, and is in- 


GIANT HyACINTH-FLOWERED OR IMPROVED EMPRESS CANDYTUFT 


Canna (Indian Shot) 
Dwarf, Large-flowering French. Unquesticnably the finest 
bedding plants for the American climate. The seeds here offered 
are all of our own saving. Soak the seeds in warm water until 


valuable for cutting. (See cut.) Per 3 oz. they show evidence of swelling, then sow in sandy soil, and keep in 
40 cts.; 0z., 75 cts.......... : 10 a hotbed or greenhouse until the proper season for planting out, 
Daa a Nan a ae Hee Soap Nea py Seedlings are liable to vary, not always producing exactly the variety 
from which they were saved. 
PER PKT. 
1781 Cheerfulness. Bright fire-red 
margined gold and flaked crim- 
SOM AHN Socal o'e «evan a Bare ers $0 10 
1783 Duke of Marlboro. Rich deep 
GEUMSOM ate fe fsneyaccis she ceo hctiiens 10 
1784 Dr. E. Ackernecht. Bright 
carmine lake, bronze foliage..... 10 
1786 Hungaria. A beautiful rose- 
BUC EPP Ge csjeve « cneie 8 aR Rae 10 
1787 Mrs. Alfred Conard. The 
popular salmon-pink, very large. 10 
1788 The Gem. Pale yellow, dense- 
ly spotted deep carmine........ 10 
1799 Collection of a packet each of 
the above six grand sorts...... 40 
1790 Mixed. Saved from the finest 


We offer a fine line of the best books on Horticultural subjects. 


The growing of high-grade Canna roots 
and plants is one of our leading specialties. 

For list of same, see pages devoted to Garden 
and Greenhouse plants. 


sorts: (Per 0z., 30 ctsin0. 8 otis 10 


CANARY-BirD VINE 


See inside of back cover 


GIANT MARGUERITE CARNATION 


Cerastium (Snow in Summer) 
PER PKT. 

1911 Tomentosum. A very pretty dwarf, 

white-leaved edging or rock plant, bearing 
small white flowers; hardy perennial..... $o 15 


CERASTIUM TOMENTOSUM 


Carnation 


Carnations are 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. The Marguerite and Chabaud 


type are the best for summer flowering. 


; PER PKT. 
1850 Hardy Border Double Mixed. A good hardy strain for 


outdoor culture. flowering the second season and producing / 
a mass of flowers in a great variety of colors. + 0z., 50 cts...$0 15 


i 


Giant Double Carnations 


Raised by the famous French specialist Chabaud. Blooms in five 
months after being sown, and continues to produce its nicely fringed, 
intensely fragrant double flowers in the greatest profusion indefinitely. | 


We offer this grand strain in the following colors: 


= 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 
(siipBlood Redes. SOP25 5 P8145 Scarletesss see ee $0 25 
1siQewellowsscseseer = cane 25 | 1815 Flesh-pink......... 25 ii 
T8TSMROSC)s:/secci-raere eee 25; || 1816) Wihite=-o) aoe 25 


1818 Collection of a packet each of above 6 colors, $1.25. 


1831 Finest Mixed. Containing the above and several other 
colors.; Sipkts= Si0O Aci srs tonteee storie aces a ei 


Marguerite Carnations 


These are deservedly the most popular Carnations with the amateur, | 
as they begin flowering in a few weeks from time of sowing. With | 
slight protection they will survive an ordinary winter and bloom freely | 


the following spring. | 
PER PKT. 
rea ANGE, cogodeace $0 10 


1830 Giant Marguerite Mixed. An improved strain with 
flowers of extra large size in a splendid range of colors. 
£507:;.50 CtSis.5c.s0os exis ga eicaren cl aoe enero ie ioe 


1820 Marguerite Mixed. All colors. 


Cheiranthus 


1915 Allionii (Siberi- 
an Wallflower). A 
very pretty biennial 
growing about 12 in- 
ches high with heads 
of brilliant orange 
flowers from May 
to midsummer. 


Very effective in the 
rockery. Usually 
blooms the first year 


from seed. Pkt., 10 cts. 


BOOKS 
ON 
HORTICULTURE 


We offer on the inside 
of the back of cover of 
this catalogue a carefully 
selected list of the best 
books on horticulture and 


kindred subjects. The 
prices given include 
postage. Grant DouBLE CARNATIONS 


As cut flowers Candytufts are very satisfactory. See colored plate and offer on page 56 


Celosia Cristata (Cockscomb) 


Free-blooming annuals, growing best in rather light soil, not too rich; 
grand border plants and are attractive for pots. Seed can be sown under 
in early spring and planted out in May, or may be sown out of doors in Ma 

PE 
Rich crimson; combs of colossal proportions.......... 


1851 Empress. 
1852 Glasgow Prize. 
1853 Queen of the Dwarfs. 
1854 Golden Queen. 
Ws557Amaranth®= “Dark crimson garnet: s,s. cs cnces ces cheeses eee ee 
1856 Bright Rose. 
1858 Collection of above 6 colors dwarf Cockscombs, 50 cts. 


1860 Dwarf, Mixed. Fine dwarf varieties. 


Immense, showy dark crimson combs.......... 
MArkerOSe-COLOLEM aH Ae aie vrs wna cee oe 


Large combs of rich golden-yellow............. 


IR CUT OSE ersten sa alet steve rencton concer canons based tile lorie dveveranden eis 


TiOZ RO OLCES ED, Saisie» «6 Brees 


Celosia Plumosa (Feathered Cockscomb) 


Make fine plants for large beds or groups, and the plumes or flowers 
can be cut and dried for winter bouquets. Should be treated exactly 
the same as the Cockscombs described above. 


1865 Childsi Crimson (Chinese Woolflower). This attractive variety 
grows about 2 feet high, bearing on long stems brilliant crimson flowers 
that look like balls of silky wool, effective in the garden, and can be 
cut and dried, lasting along time. 2 pkts., 25 cts................. 


1864 Childsi Pink. A new variety of the above, with flowers of a pretty 
shadezofsalmony-pinksa:21pkts.; (25) CtSs. io. seai eve oe ine vee che ce oo 


1867 Thompson’s Superb (Triom- 
phe de V Exposition). Of pyra- 
midal growth, attaining a height 
of 3 feet, and producing graceful 
feathery plumes of the most bril- 
liant crimson. } 0z., 30 cts..... 10 


1868 Thompsoni Magnifica. Sim- 
ilar to the preceding, but ranging 
in color from the clearest yellow 
to the darkest blood-red. 4 oz., 


1866 Golden Plume. Bright, gold- 
en-yellow plumes. } 0z., 30 cts.. 10 


1870 Plumosa, Mixed. Feathered 
varieties in all colors. } 0z., 25 


Cr 


make 
cover 
Vie 

R PKT. 


a Ms s & Be 
CELos1a PLumosa, THOMPSON’S SUPERB 


White-Leaved 


Cineraria 
(Dusty Miller) 


sima. These, as well as 
the white-leaved Cen- 
taureas offered on page 
78, are called ‘‘Dusty 
Millers.” Fine for bed- 
ding, ribbon beds and 
margins; prized for their 
beautiful downy, silvery 
foliage; half hardy per- 
ennials, but should be 
treated as annuals; 2 
NERARIA MARITIMA 


Cineraria Hybrida 


1971 Maritima Candidis- PER 
PKT. 


feet. 4 0z., 30 cts.....$0 10 


Beautiful flowering plants for the house or conservatory during 
the spring months. 


Seed should be sown from May to September for succession. 


CELOosIA CRISTATA, GLASGOW PRIZE 


Where only one sowing is made, July should be preferred. Cin- 
erarias grow so freely that the seedlings may go straight from the 
seed-pans to thumb-pots. After transplanting, place in a cold 
frame facing north, if possible. When the pots become full of 
roots, shift into larger ones till the flowering size is reached. Our 
prize strain is justly celebrated for all good qualities, being espe- 
cially noted for size, coloring and texture. 


1963 Dreer’s Prize Dwarf. Dwarf compact plants not 
over a foot high, with immense heads of large individual 


flowers in a great range of beautiful colors...........$0 50 
1964 Dreer’s Prize Tall. Of taller growth than the above, 

with flowers of extraordinary size.................4. 50 
1961 Matador. The new large-flowering scarlet, which 

adds considerable life and brilliancy to a collection... 50 


1966 Stellata (Star Cineraria). A charming variety, with 
large spreading panicles of starry flowers in the same 
variety of colors as the ordinary Cineraria; the ex- 
treme grace and elegance of the plant and flowers make 
them wonderfully effective for the decoration of the 
house and conservatory, and especially so for church 
decoration; also useful for cutting.................. 25 


The Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas offered with other Specialties on pages 52 to 62 are up-to-date in every way 


Centaurea Imperialis 
(Royal Sweet Sultans) 


This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans 


for cut-flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, artistic- 
shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut will 
stand for several days in good condition. It is best, in this latitude, 
to sow very early in the spring, so that they may perfect their 
flowers before very hot weather comes. (See cut.) We offer the 
following distinct colors: 


PER PKT. PER PRT. 
1891 Brilliant Rose...S0 10 | 1894 Deep Purple..... $0 10 
1892 Dark Rose....... 10 | 1895 Delicate Lilac... 10 
1893 Deep Lavender.. 10 | 1896 Pure White...... 10 


1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 
50 cts. 

1900 Finest Mixed Colors. # oz., 30cts.............. 10 
White-Leaved Centaureas 
(Dusty Millers) 

Fine for bedding, vases, hanging baskets and pots; also exten- 
sively used for margins. As an edging to a bed of dark-leaved 
Cannas or Scarlet Sage these are particularly effective. Sow 
the seed early indoors, and transplant in May. The white-lcaved 
Cinerarias are also known as Dusty Millers. See page 77. 

PER PKT, 
1871 Candidissima. Silvery white; leaves broadly cut. 
Pers 000iseedsN5Olctseree see eee eee eer $0 10 
1872 Gymnocarpa. Fine cut silvery foliage; 13 feet. Per 
1000 seeds, 25 ie pappUnuEre cennnoeaoscmassn6onoN0C 10 
Various Centaureas 
1874 Americana (Basket Flower). A splendid native vari- 
ety, growing 3 feet high and bearing immense thistle- 
like blooms of a rosy-lavender color. Wery showy in 
the mixed border and splendid for cutting. +0z.,25 cts. 10 
1901 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan or Grecian Corn- 
flower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flowers; 
sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting; lasting 
well ees 0Z 403 0: CESSe 2 tics oi ee ee 10 
1904 Montana (Perennial Cornflower). Hardy perennial 
variety, grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue 
flowers from July to September. 3 oz., 40 cts......... 10 


CENTAUREAS 


Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Corn- 
flower, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the 
country, are perfectly hardy, will grow and do well almost every 
where, and are much in demand as cut flowers. 


Double Cornflowers (Centaurea Cyanus) 


These are also known as Bachelor’s Buttons, Blue Bottle, 
Ragged Sailor, Bluet and sometimes as Ragged Robin, but which 
name belongs to one of the Lychnis and frequently results in 
confusion. It is always best to order by the botanical names. 
They are well known to every flower lover and always included in 
old-fashioned gardens. We have discarded the old single-flowering 
type, the improved double-flowering sorts offered below being 
much better in every way. - 

PER PKT, 


1881 Double Blue. This was introduced by us in 1907. 
It is identical in color to the single blue variety, 
but, being a full, double flower, it takes fewer of them to 


make a nice bunch. }o0z., 30 cts.; oz., 75 cts......... $0 10 
1882 Double Rose Pink. A splendid variety for cutting; 
color clear rose-pink. } 0z., 30 cts.; oz., 75 cts....... 10 


1883 Double White. Densely double pure white. { oz., 
SOK cts; i0ZH 7 SUCISE acer Er Os ee eee: 10 


1884 Double Maroon. Very rich and glossy. +} oz., 30 

GtSi5 OZ. 75 CtSsaa ses caretene oe Se Die aol tomceaetelers 10 
1885 Double Mauve. A beautiful shade. + oz., 30 cts.; 

OZ HS, CtS2.°. vices aere ie siete Ge OEE LeeLee 10 
1886 Double Rosy-red. Very attractive. + oz., 30 cts.; 

Oya, (Cts cessanaun ea ree arith lar asse io OST 10 


1889 Collection of a packet each of above 6 colors, 40 cts. 
1888 Collection of + oz. each of above 6 colors, $1.25. 


1890 Double-flowered Mixed. All colors. + oz., 20 
CtsS20z:, SONGS: oe st Sah Se A Oe eee 10 


CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS (Royal Sweet Sultan) 


Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 52 to 62 


Chrysanthemums 


Annual Varieties 


The single-flowering annual Chrysanthemums or Painted Daisies are showy 
and effective garden favorites, extensively grown for cut flowers. The following 
hardy annuals are summer-flowering border plants (growing about 2 feet high), 
bearing in profusion large daisy-like flowers on good stems, and quite distinct 
from the hardy perennial and autumn flowering varieties. 

PER PKT. 


1921 Burridgeanum. Pure white petals with zone of rich brownish red 
and inner zone of yellow surrounding the dark brown disc. + oz., 


ZISHCUS eee RC aoe Me GINO Pe apa aia lenidices ate Sanolivercte, oust ao aus bleleect oe $0 10 
1922 Eastern Star. Clear yellow zoned deeper yellow, dark disc, + 0z., 
2S) Cis SS Gon Ge GHEE AD BO OOOO OTe aE DICT ro eee 10 


1923 Morning Star. Petals canary yellow, with halo of 
deeper yellow; disc dark yellow, + 0z., 25 cts............. $0 10 


1924 Northern Star. Very large daisy-like flowers, 3 inches 
across, with pure white fringed petals with canary-yellow 


zone around a dark brown eye, } 0oz., 25 cts............. 10 
1925 Chameleon. Light yellow to tawny apricot, garnet band 

with yellow zone around dark disc. 4 0z., 25 cts......... 10 
1926 Evening Star. Rich sunflower yellow, the disc slightly z 

deepersyellowartaoze a2 O1CESia soe siege c ais water ciiery sleclae onecate 10 
1929 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 varieties.... 40 
1928 Collection of } oz. each of the above 6 varieties........ 1 25 
1930 Single Mixed (Painted Daisies). Many colors. 1 oz., 

2 OMCESS BROZ EMO OB CES etn cciiefacien naiota Ses deere ies oeieshen cite 10 
1931 Coronarium, Double Mixed. Yellow, white, etc. (See 

cut)ic F025 20lets57077,:50.CtS22 ss. 0. se ce Ba Pet Anes es is 10 


1935 Inodorum Plenissimum (Double White Mayweed). Makes a 
bushy plant about 2 feet high, with fine feathery foliage, and pure 
white, densely double flowers, which are produced from mid-summer 
till frost; splendid for cutting. 4 oz., 40 cts...... PRR eens Nea neR 10 


SINGLE ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS 


Chrysanthemums 
Perennial Varieties PER PKT, 
1944 Japanese Hybrids. Our stock of this comes to us 
direct from Japan and is saved from a magnificent 
collection of over one hundred varieties, and cannot 
fail to produce satisfactory results. Seeds sown in 
spring will produce flowering plants by fall.......... $0 25 
1945 Double Early-flowering. A new race which perfect 
their blooms in the open ground before frost. Easily 
grown from seed which may be expected to produce at 
least 75 per cent of double-flowering plants in a large 


TANT CLO COOLS) oeee rer ctinna ieee haitioy cto: chatecalseaisesraas ba 25 
Hardy Pompon. A fine strain of the old-fashioned hardy fall- 
flowering sorts, with double button-like blossoms. Mixed colors.... 25 


1946 Maximum King Edward VII (Moonpenny Daisy). Considered 
the finest of all, with flowers of extraordinary size, of purest white, 
perfect form, and exceedingly free-flowering. A splendid addition to 
this useful hardy*perennial: + 027,/30:ctsi) o2.05 050s och dee sc elas et) 


Shasta Daisies 
(Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum, 
1948 Alaska. A splendid hardy perennial variety with flowers rarely 
less than 5 inches across, of the purest glistening white, with broad 
overlapping petals, and borne on long strong stems; a beautiful cut 
flower, remaining in good condition a week or more. 5 pkts., $1.00.. 25 
1950 Shasta Daisy Mixed. A general mixture saved from extra choice 
hybrids, and certain to produce varieties of merit. $o0z., 50 cts....... 15 


Rainbow Corn (Zea Japonica Variegata) 


2662 As an ornamental foliage plant this is not only highly effective, but 
very interesting. It grows about 5 feet high, quite bushy, the wonder- 
fully variegated leaves being striped with bright green, silvery white, 
rosy purple and sulphur yellow. It makes a very pretty dividing line 
between the vegetable and flower garden, or it may be used in the 
CHRYSANTHEMUM CORONARIUM mixedwbordersy PenvOZ.s 2OuCESH. crs ciciriete ace hacne ie cio) ouecei eens Notes 10 


Plants of Garden Chrysanthemums will be found offered with other hardy Plants 


Clarkia 


This pretty and easily grown annual has been much improved in recent years, and 
the varieties offered below are now seen as cut flowers in most of the large cities of 
Europe; they do well either in sun or shade, growing 2 to 23 feet high, with leafy racemes 
of double flowers, which all open in water when cut. (See cut.) 


PER PKT. 
1981 Elegans Alba Fl. Pl. Very double, pure white....................... $0 10 
1984 — Brilliant. Rich crimson scarlet; very double....................... 10 
1982 — Salmon Queen. Extra double, salmon pink..............2........ 10 
19835 — Vesuviuseo eA brilliantiorange-scatletesere coer nine nice eee 10 


A pkt. each of the 4 sorts, 30 cts. 
1990 Elegans Double Mixed. A fine mixture-containing all the colors. { oz., 


Cleome 
(Giant Spider Flower) 
2002 Gigantea. In our trial grounds 
this proved to be the finest 
Cleome we have ever seen. The 
plants attain a height of 34 feet, 
well branched, each branch 
terminated by a large head of 
bright rosy-crimson flowers. It 
makes a striking subject for 
large beds or for interspersing 
in the shrubbery border, and is 
used extensively in many of the 
public parks. Seeds should be 
sown in the open ground as 
soon as the weather is warm 
and settled, and the plants 


given sufficient room to develop 
their full beauty. 3 0z., 25 cts..$0 10 


CLARKIA 


Cobaea 
(Cups and Saucer Vine or 
Cathedral Bells) 

A climber of rapid growth, attaining 
a height of 30 to 50 feet during the sea- 
son; valuable for covering trellises, arbors, 
trunks of trees, etc.; will cling to any 
rough surface. In sowing, place seeds 
edgewise and merely cover with light soil; 
to get early results start the seed indoors in 
March or April; can also be sown out-of- 
doors in May. (See cut.) 


PER PKT. 
2021 Scandens. Large, bell- 
shaped purple flowers. { oz., 


DSc ecnis GOGO COEe Omron $0 10 
2022 Scandens Alba. Pure white. 
CoBAEA SCANDENS SIOZ SE OLCES See Eee oe 10 


Coleus (Flame Nettle) 


2040 Dreer’s Hybrids. Our strain of hybrid varieties produces the finest colored, 
most attractive and novel foliage plants for house or garden culture. A most 


interesting subject to grow from seed. Sow indoors in March or April..... 25 
2041 Ornatus. Splendid, large-leaved variety, with strikingly handsome varie- 
gated foliage; of great value for all decorative purposes...............--- 25 
Coreopsis 


2071 Lanceolata Grandiflora. This is one of the finest hardy plants, with 
large, showy bright yellow flowers, produced in the greatest abundance from 
June till frost. Asa cut flower they stand near the head among hardy plants, 
having long stems and lasting in good condition a week or more. Easily 
grown from seed, flowering the first year if sown early. illustrated on page 81. 


1 0z., 25: C8. 9s dow ease adie ee Oe ee eee nee 10 
; 2072 Lanceolata Grand‘flora Fl. Pl. (Double-Flowering Coreopsis). For 
CLEOME GIGANTEA description see Novelties and Specialties, pages 52 to 62. 5 pkts., $1.00..... 25 


How to grow Annuals and Perennials from Seed. Leaflet covering this subject free on request 


Extra EarLy CoLossaL Cosmos 


Autumn Giant Cosmos 
This popular autumn flower bears gigantic flowers, with wide, 


of splendid substance, making perfectly circular flowers, which is borne on very long 
‘stems. This type produces the largest and finest blooms which are perfected in 
September and October; for points north of Philadelphia we recommend the Extra 
Early Colossal strain offered above. We offer three colors and mixed as under. 


PER PKI. 
2093 Giant Pink. A beautiful deep rosy- ae 4 oz., 20 


GES E erasers fieia ve tau Senrars Z SaaOno ore $0 10 
2094 Giant White. The white-flowered al of the above. 
FO C20). Cis gob oleh dps o HONE DORR oGn BuGo te noe 10 
2096 Giant Crimson. Richcrimson. 4} oz., 20 cts..... 10 
A packet each of the 3 colors, 25 cts. 
2100 Giant Mixed. Contains an even proportion of the 
three colors. 4 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 50 cts..... Bititee ees, 10 


Late Double Cosmos 


A recent introduction and becoming more popular each season, 
the flowers are very artistic and stand for a long time when cut. 


2081 Crimson King. Deep rose crimson................+-- 
2082 Pink Beauty. Soft rosy-pink.....................0005 
2084 White Queen. Pure white.................. 00.000 eee 

A packet each of the 3 late doubles for 50 cts. 
2101 Late Double Mixed. All colors. 2 pkts., 25 cts....... 


2092 Yellow Cosmos ‘‘Klondyke.’’ Golden yellow flowers borne on long 
stems, and measures from 2} to 334 inches across. To get this variety in 


bloom before frost in the States north of Virginia it should 


pots or boxes, so that the roots are confined, thus throwing it into flower. 


PRD eS DS -CUS So RSG bic BH AN CO ER SOI De oO Eero ee 


2087 Early Pure White 


2090 Early Mixed. All colors. 


under. 


2078 Whirlwind. Pure white 


2080 Early Double Mixed. 


overlapping petals 


be grown in 


Aaa ee tna 15 


2085 Early Crimson. Very rich 
2086 Early Pink. A pretty shade 


2076 Carnelia. Rich rosy crimson 
2077 Peachblossom. Deep rose-pink.... 


COSMOS 


Beautiful summer and autumn blooming plants. 
thousands of artistic flowers in pure white, pink and crimson shades, 
furnishing an abundance of cut blooms for autumn decorations when 
other flowers are scarce. Should be sown in Spring in the open ground, 
when danger of frost is past, or the seed may be started under cover and 
afterwards transplanted. Plant not less than 18 inches apart in rows or 
in masses in beds. When the plants are about a foot high the tops 
should be pinched out to induce a bushy growth. They prefer a rather 
light, not too rich soil, but do well almost anywhere. 
Giant sorts produce the finest flowers, but bloom late, and for points 
north of Philadélphia it is safer to get the extra early flowering type; 
3 the double flowering type is becoming very popular. 


They produce 


The Autumn 


Extra Early Colossal or Midsummer 
Giant Cosmos 


Seeds sown in the open ground April 27th produced plants that were 
covered with bloom July 20th, two months before the late-flowering 
kinds. By careful selection they now have flowers as large as the late- 
flowering kinds, and will undoubtedly perfect their blooms in the most 
_northerly States. 


PER}0z. PER PKT. 


A pkt. each of the 3 colors for 25 cts. 


4 oz., 20 cts.; oz., 60 cts..... 


50 cts 


Early Double Cosmos 


This new type is sure to be appreciated, having all the good qualities 
of the late blooming sort, but flowering in July and August, we offer as 


PER PKT. 


A packet each of the 3 colors 60 cts. 
3 pkts., 


Coreopsis LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA 
(Offered on page 80) 


Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 52 to 62 


Convolvulus 


(Morning Glory) 
Major, or Climb- 
ing Morning 
Glories 


Deservedly very popular, as 
they are one of the most free- 
flowering and_ rapid-growing 
plants:in cultivation, thriving in 
almost any situation; the beauty 
and delicacy of their brilliant 
flowers are unsurpassed. Soak- 
ing the seeds in warm water for 
an heur or two hastens germina- 
tion; annuals, 15 feet. (See cut.) 


2060 Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 20 cts 


2061 Double Flowering. About 80 per cent of the seedlings will 
produce double flowers, the remainder semi-double or single. 
IDSs CYA Cubedenageuone ciao oo amen U.S 


Imperial Japanese or Emperor Morning Glories are offered on page 93. 


Minor, or Dwarf Morning Glories 


While these are called Dwarf Morning Glories, they really remain open 
all day in fine weather, and are rich colored, handsome dwarf plants, and 
not as well known as they should be; they make a fine border, or can be 
grown in masses in beds, producing an unusually brilliant effect. 


2052 Minor Tricolor, Mixed. A very large range of color, from 
pure white to deep purple, annual; 1 foot. 


Per oz., 20 cts 


Cowslip (Primula Veris) 


PER PKT. 


2110 Mixed. A beautiful hardy spring-flowering perennial; 
flowers of different colors, such as yellow, brown-edged 
yellow, etc. Very fragrant; 6 inches 

2112 Invincible Giant. Quite distinct from the ordinary 
Cowslip, both in the stronger growth of the plant and 
in the massive flowers, which are borne on stout stems 
12 to 15 inches high. The colors range from pure 
yellow and orange to the deepest scarlet and crimson. 
5 pkts., $1.00 : 


Cyclamen 
Charming house plants, with beautiful foliage, and rich- 
colored fragrant flowers; universal favorites for winter and 
spring blooming. Seed may be sown any time during the 
spring or autumn. 
2120 Persicum. A very fine strain, not so large but easier 


2122 Giant Salmon. Very bright.................... 
2124 — Daybreak. Soft shell-pink with deep rose eye... 
2125r—sPure Whites ncaa eee eae 
2126 — White with carmine eye.:.................2.05. 
2127, —eDark)Blood-redy nee onae eee eee 
2128 — Delicate Rose with deep crimson eye..........- 
2139 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 6 sorts, $2.00. 
2130 Giant Finest Mixed. Saved from a superb collec- 
tion a herelOOlseedsa2)00 see eee eer ineiott 
2123 Butterfly. In this type the edges of the flowers are 
beautifully fringed or waved; for house or conservatory 
decoration they are of surpassing beauty. Mixed colors, 
3'pkts:, S100: see eeiers resavens ices ln iere eee enero 


Cypress Vine 


(Ipomoea Quamoclit) 


seeds in warm water for a few hours; 15 feet. 


2157 White.. Per+oz., 20 cts...........- 
2160 Mixed. White and scarlet. Per } oz., 20 
CESS 407-58 SOLCESS iene teres 
2158 Quamoclit Hybrida (The Cardinal 
Climber). The best annual climber intro- 
duced in many years; beautiful fern-like 
foliage and brilliant cardinal flowers. 
AN tis LS) CiSsaoacacsnodgoosnc000000 


$0 05 CypRESS VINE 


Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 52 to 62 


25 


35 


One of the most popular vines, with very delicate 
fern-like foliage, and masses of beautiful, small, 
star-shaped flowers. Sow in May, first soaking the 


2156 Scarlet. Per + oz., 20 cts........... $0 10 


15 


Dahlias 


One of the best late summer and autumn flowering plants, and now enjoy- 


ing a wide popularity; as easy to grow from seed as Nasturtiums; the double” 


sorts will bloom the first season if the seed is sown before the beginning of 
April; the single sorts will bloom from seed sown in the open ground as 
late as June, although an earlier start is better. 


PER PKT. 


2181 Colossal Peony-flowered. French strain, produc- 
ing mammoth semi-double Peony-like flowers in a 
bewildering range of colors; 2 pkts. for 25 cts......... $0 15 


2182 Giant Perfection. Thisstrain produces single flow- 
ers of immense size, averaging 6 inches across, in a 
great variety of coloring. }02., 50 cts...........-0-- 15 


2185 Collerette. A novel type, having a row of petals 
around the disc like a frill or collar, and which is of a 
different color to the regular petals; mixed colors..... 15 


2186 New Century. In size the flowers are giants, 
4} to 7 inches across, and in color vary from almost 
pure white to deep crimson-lake...............--- 15 


2190 Single Choice Mixed. All colors. {0z.,30 cts......... 


2196 


2197 


2200 


Double Cactus. This type is very desirable. Many colors. 
EF RIKI C00 anh ea 


Double Decorative. Saved from a superb collection con- 
taining a very varied range of colors, with flowers frequently 
S'inches across. 2'pkts:., 25-cts.-. 002.020... 


Double Large-flowering. Saved from fine double show 
SOLESHRMA RPUSteZ ON CLS! aayclenscace sienelctat sielors lee nye 


GoLtp MepaLt Hysrip DELPHINIUMS 


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CoLossaL PEONY-FLOWERED DAHLIA 


Delphinium (Hardy Perennial Larkspur) 


Sow the seeds in early spring indoors or in hotbeds in shallow boxes. When 
the seedlings are about three-quarters of an inch high, transplant to flats three 
or four inches apart each way, transferring them to the open ground when the 
weather is suitable. 


Spring-sown plants bloom in July and August. They take up very little 
room, for they may be planted 6 or 8 inches apart the first season. The follow- 
ing spring the choicer ones may be planted in permanent quarters in groups 
of three or more, or in large groups in the shrubbery border, or to the rear of 
hardy perennials, two or three feet apart. In two or three years they should 
be taken out, the beds heavily manured, the plants reset and more room given 
each plant. 


They can also be sown in the open ground in spring, but would not likely 
flower until the second year. 
PER PKT. 
2240 Gold Medal Hybrids. This is one of our most important 
specialties, and is unquestionably the finest strain of mixed hybrids 
ever offered. The original stock came from England, and consisted 
of the best named varieties. The plants are of strong, vigorous 
habit, with large flowers on spikes two feet and over long, the 
majority running in the lighter shades of blue. Per } 0z., 60 cts.; 
DELAKOZ sel" OOM eer ares Aliatete cbtna tenes eras aacin esas e/saeteeer« slsterers MoLyeys as $0 15 


2218 Belladonna (Everblooming Hardy Larkspur). This is the freest 
and most continuous blooming Hardy Larkspur. The clear tur- 
quoise blue of its flowers is not equalled for delicacy and beauty. 
A really exquisite variety. 3 pkts. for 50 cts............-+0e0eee ZO 
2221 Bellamosum. This is a rich, deep blue form of the popular 
light blue Belladonna, having the same free-blooming and other 
SOOM UAlItIESs FOLD KtS sy) < OOM rerercr eet epovevsisr sw orove efoieuarssd ssslevecarsyaraye 25 
2242 Chinense (Blue Butterfly). A distinct and neat variety growing 
about 18 inches high, with fine feathery foliage, and producing 
freely spikes of large blossoms of intense gentian-blue. + 0z., 40 


CES Misia erave sre Ae sansa ate leek acca! sebverd: sitsvelietet es’ leilgl ole tobe. sleds siiesersialdesejeltatet ete 10 
2241 — Album. The white flowered form. }0z., 40 cts............ 10 
2246 Formosum. Beautiful spikes of rich blue flowers, with a white 

Centres 27 teetse 12 PKtSi5,.29e CUS! oiefere citcezes atepcielerseelal nce rcrciieus, evolte sues a 15 
2238 Double Hybrids. Finest double flowering, mixed in great 

variety of, charmingicolors: -£.02:,,75.CtS) 2 v7.5. scete oie; ejes0 6 eueele mene 15 


We grow Dahlias by the acre and offer a very extensive collection. See Plant Department 


84 


APHIWABDUHHE RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS MauWanLiiLv 
. DIANTHUS OR PINKS 


A magnificent genus, embracing some of the most popular 
flowers in cultivation, producing a great variety of brilliant 
colors and profusion of bloom. The varieties classed as annuals 
are really biennials, but are treated as annuals and may be sown 
out of doors when the danger from frost is past, and in a few weeks 
time they are a mass of bloom, continuing so until after hard 
frost. Asa rule, they survive the winter if given slight protection, 
flowering abundantly the following season. They grow about a 
foot high, and can be used in beds or borders of solid or mixed 
colors. The double flowering sorts are almost as fine as carnations 
for cutting. They are not particular as to soil, but should have a 
sunny location. 


Double Annual Pinks 


PER PKT, 
2250 Chinensis Fl. Pl. (China or Indian | 


Pink). Flowers very double and of many 
brighticolors# = 107-42 6Cts eee $0 05 
2255 Violet Queen. Rich violet, an unusual 
Binh, 3 G5 SM) Giisscsonchsescesdous 10 
2260 Diadematus Fl. Pl. (Double Diadem 
Pink). Beautiful double flowers; mixed, 


of various tints of lilac, crimson, purple, to very dark 
purple, with the outer edges fringed and nearly white. 


297.5 40 CES. 2 cio elope ene ee eee OEE 10 
2266 Snowball. Large double white, splendid for cutting 

OF aS) ayDOLd er 4 07Z55 0) CLSee ae eee ee 10 
2267 Mourning Cloak (White Frill). Rich, blackish 

velvety crimson, margined white. $o0z.,40cts....... 10 
2268 Salmon King. Brilliant salmon rose. $0z.,50cts... 15 


2270 Heddewigi Fl. Pl. (Double Japan Pink). Double 
mixed. Colors varying from the richest velvety crim- 


son to the most delicate rose. % oz., 30 cts.......... 10 
2277 Fireball. Rich, blood-red. Makes a striking con- 

trast to the variety Snowball. 4o0z., 50 cts........... 10 
2280 Imperialis Fl. Pl. (Double Imperial Pink). Double 

in a very large range of colors. +4 0z., 30 cts......... 5 


2283 Striped Beauty. Striped in a great variety of 
colorss= \WeLyagaya OZ) 00 lcts = eee ete eee eee 10 


G = j sees 2286 Malmaison. Very large double fringed flowers in 
UBLE ANNUAL PINKS a number of very beautiful bright rose tints. 4 oz., 


Group OF Do 


PER PKT. 50 CES... i 30s scan he eet Gat EE eerie 10 
2290 Laciniatus Fl. Pl. (Double Fringed Pink). Large, 
double showy flowers, with fringed edges in a great 2288 Lucifer. A double flowering form of the bright 
Varietyof colors.» 470z:,.S0ICtSic. os elenielreeie ciceciete $0 10 geranium-red single Pink Vesuvius, offered on next 
2300 Nobilis Fl. Pl. (Double Royal Pink). Flowers of page. The nicely fringed double flowers are about 2 
largest size, varying in color from scarlet to dark blood- inches across, and, owing to its intense, dazzling 
red and:rose'to whites U4t10z25,50)cts:tee oe einckekicee 10 color, a general favorite. 4 oz., 50 cts............... 10 


2289 Collection Brilliant Double Dianthus. Containing a packet each of six of the best double sorts, 40 cts. 
Hardy Garden Pinks (ianthus Plumarius, etc.) 


These varieties are well adapted for beds and borders; delightful, refreshing, spicy odor; should be in every garden where cut 
flowers are wanted, and make a fine edging to a hardy border. 


2334 Allwoodii. A new race of perpetual-flowering hardy 2336 Plumarius Semperflorens (Everblooming Hardy 
garden Pinks, fully described with other novelties on Garden Pinks). Very beautiful, sweet-scented, double, 
Pages o2;toO2saSipktsei oil OOM eee errelerstoe eee ieee $0 35 semi-double and single flowersin great diversity ofcolor.$0 25 

2335 Caesius (Cheddar Pink). A splendid rock plant, 2342 Latifolius Atrococcineus Fl. Pl. (Everblooming 
forming dense tufts 3 inches high and bright rosy-pink Hybrid Sweet William). This is a cross between an 
flowers in May and June. + oz., 50 cts.............. 15 annual pink and Sweet William, combining the free 

2340 Plumarius (Grass Pinks, Scotch Pink, or Pheasant- and continuous blooming qualities of the former with 
eye Pink). A beautiful single hardy Pink, with fringed the hardiness of the latter; in color an intense velvety 
edged flowers of various colors. + 0z., 40 cts......... 10 crimson) scarlet) @2ipkts=))25)cts=e eee Ee eeeee eee 15 

2337 Plumarius Fl. Pl. (Double Hardy Garden Pinks). 2343 Latifolius Double Mixed. In addition to the 
Double and semi-double varieties in beautiful colors. brilliant crimson-scarlet sort offered above, this mix- 

2 pKtsi = 25rcts: nici ei ae ae eee Oe eee ee 15 ture contains purple, violet and rose. 3+ 0z.,40cts..... 10 


The beautiful SINGLE ANNUAL PINKS are offered on page 85 


DIANTHUS, or PINKS ae 


Single Annual Pinks pfs bes 


All of the Single Annual Pinks have large flowers 2 to 3 inches in 


diameter; their many and brilliant colors make 
for beds and borders; 1 foot. 


2301 Crimson Belle. Rich velvety crimson. Per } 0z., 40 cts...$0 10 
Beautifully marbled rose and mauve 


2302 Eastern Queen. 


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2303 


Heddewigi (Single Japan Pink). 
single-flowered; mixed.- Per } 0z., 30 cts... 


2310 


2315 
with fringed flowers; 
striped in the greatest diversity of colors. 


Marvelous. This remarkable strain pro- 
duces large flowers, with the petals deeply 
cut into fine strips of thread-like fringes; all 
shades from pure white to deep purplish- 
TEdarabersvO7Zsy 4 OnCtSiiectsens are selelajete is 
Salmon Queen. The well-formed nicely 
fringed flowers are a brilliant salmon color, 
changing into a salmon-rose when fading. 
The seeds of this variety are white, or yellow- 
ish white; those of other annual Pinks are 
dark brown or black. Per + oz., 40 cts.... 


2316 


2317 


2320 


2329 


2348 


2356 
2357 
2361 


2366 
2367 


2370 


Dicitatis (Foxglove) 


Nobilis (Royal Pinks). Selected and improved vari- 
eties of the popular single-flowering Japan pink. ¢ 
The colors vary from white to dark red. Per } oz., Pe 
Finest selected 


Princess Pinks (Punctatus). A very novel variety, 
mottled, flaked, spotted and 


2319 Vesuvius. Bril- 


them very desirable 
PER PKT. 


< 0Z., 


10 


10 


liant geranium- 
red; makes a 
very effective 
bed or border. 
Per { 0z., 40 cts.$0 10 


SINGLE ANNUAL DIANTHUS OR PINKS 


PER PKT, 


Laciniatus (Single Fringed Pink). A beautiful fringed variety; various 
COLOTS ea POI LOZ 73 On CUS ei cisict\ create pate nee eee AAG cosuusioks avenas ronewael ba sient 
Collection Brilliant Single Dianthus. Containing a packet each of 
six of the best single sorts, 40 cts. 
Dictamnus (Gas Plant) 

Fraxinella Alba. <A very showy hardy border perennial, forming a bush 
about 23 feet in height, having fragrant foliage and spikes of curious flowers 
during June and July, one of the most permanent of hardy plants. Instances 


are known where this plant has outlived father, son and grandson in the 
same spot. Seed somewhat slow in germinating, 2 pkts., 25 cts........... 


Digitalis (Foxglove) 


This is a fine strain of the ordinary 


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 gocd effect for naturalizing in shrub- 
beries, the edge of woods and other half shady places; 3 to 5 feet. 
Gloxiniaeflora. 

handsome spotted Gloxinia-like flowers on long spikes. 


Foxglove D. purpurea, with 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 
— Purple. 10z.,40cts...$0 10 | 2358 — White. 140z.,40cts.......... $0 10 
— Rose. t0z.,40cts..... 10 | 2360 — Mixed. All colors. $ 0z., 30 cts. 10 
Giant Shirley. The finest strain of Foxgloves yet introduced, for descrip- 
tion, see Specialties, pages 52 to 62. Also see colored plate and offer of plants 
Onapagemii/ar 2, DEESSEDSaCtsuk ire tease or Pe ood inhi hee ni en i AE rm {5 
Grandiflora. Spikes of light yellow flowers........................... 10 
Maculata Superba. An extra choice strain of beautifully spotted sorts. 
AROZ WA OS CLS Herncatey teat ee eet i Genoa) eae cae A ec Ep MI prae REUa SS 7 ak 10 
Monstrosa (Mammoth Foxglove). Long spikes surmounted by one enormous 
flower: allicolorstmixed: 4-420274;40cts.cyhe ison coh See eisae os vicioeia seg els 10 


Double flowering Annual Pinks and Hardy Pinks are offered on page 84 


2351 


2375 


2374 


2386 Indivisa. Beautiful ornamental-leaved plants; long, narrow, green foliage; 
indispensable as centre plants for vases and for house decorations. } 0z., 25 cts. 


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Dolichos (Hyacinth Bean) 


A rapid growing annual climber, flowering freely in erect racemes, 
followed by ornamental seed-pods; for covering arbors, trellises, etc. 


Sow 


the seed in the garden in May where they are to remain; 10 


feet. (See cut.) 
2377 ‘‘Daylight.’’ This grand Hyacinth Bean comes 
from Japan. In our trial ground seed sown late in 
May had by the middle of July attained a height 
of over 10 feet, and was covered with spikes of 
snow-white pea-shaped blossoms from then until late 


PER PKT. 


: fall. The heart-shaped foliage is bright green and not 
sit affected by insect pests. Per oz., 30 cts............. $0 10 
; 2376 ‘‘Darkness.’’ Identical in every way to the 
above except in color, which is rich purple violet. 
IPerioz-93 ONCES ER EERE ena nee ime AAR OPENS lee 10 
2380 Lablab, Mixed. Purple and white. Per oz., 20 cts.. 5 
Echinocystis (Wild Cucumber Vine) 
2401 Lobata. One of the quickest growing annual vines 
we know of; splendid for covering trellises, old trees, 
fences, etc. Clean, bright green foliage and sprays of 
white flowers in July and August. Per oz., 30 cts. 
(ilustratedvon*paselS7>) ee eae eee eee 10 
ad Echinops (Globe Thistle) 
+ Ap ¥ a 2404 Ritro. Striking hardy perennial plants, with hand- 
Lage a some silvery thistle-like foliage and fine steel-blue 
Pa mo flowers in round heads, which can be used for cutting. 
ran aN Excellent for the back of the hardy border among other 
et tall'plants;, 3) to)Seftectitynctierrllerle pogdDasO00ODbOD 10 
‘. Erysimum (Fairy Wallflower) 
woh, ; 
Leo 2411 Perofskianum. A pretty annual, growing about 18 
inches high, bearing throughout the summer dense racemes 
of brilliant orange-yellow Wallflower-like flowers, a rather 
unusual color in annuals. It is of the simplest culture. 
Sow the seed in the open ground in spring and give it a 
sunny, positions | OZ'e3 OlctSsreer perenne eros 10 
ep Ap 
Dipiscus (BLUE LACE FLOWER) 
Didiscus (Blue Lace Flower) Pen ee 


Coeruleus. This pretty and interesting annual blooms 
most profusely from July till November; also used exten- 
sively for early spring flowering in a cool greenhouse; their 
exquisite pale lavender blossoms are excellent for cutting; 
plants grow about 18 inches high, and have as many as 
50 flowers open at one time. 


Dimorphothecea (African Golden Daisy) 


Aurantiaca. An extremely showy annual daisy from South 
Africa, which suits our climatic conditions perfectly. The 
bushy plants grow 12 to 15 inches high. The flowers, which 
are 24 inches and over across, are a unique, rich, glossy orange- 
gold, with dark disc and halo. These glitter in the sunshine and 
present a magnificent sight when in full bloom. Seed may be 
sown in the same way as Asters or Petunias, and should have 
a dry, sunny position. They bloom the greater part of the 
summenandetallsag+107504 OlCtSteen eae no eat eee 


Aurantiaca Hybrida. Beautiful new hybrids of the African Golden Daisy, 
and similar in habit to the parent; flowers equally as large, but varying 
in color from the purest white through the various shade of yellow and 
orange to rich salmon shades, many being zoned with several of these colors 
nf 

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around the black disc. 


Dracaena (Dragon Plant) 


(See cut.) 2 pkts., 25 cts...... $0 15 


10 


15 


10 DIMORPHOTHECA 


Asters are one of our leading specialties. 


See Specialties, pages 52 to 62; also pages 67 to 70 


Eschscholtzia (California Poppy, Gold Cups) 


This beautiful and brilliant annual has been greatly improved in recent years, and we 
now have many beautiful and unusual colors. 


Seed may be sown at any time during the spring, the earlier the better where they are 
to remain as they do not stand transplanting. They will grow nicely and 
bloom profusely over a long season in any sunny position. As a subject 
for beds of any size or as a border, their finely cut, blue-green foliage, and 
glossy flowers of satin-like texture, make them one of the most desirable 
annuals. As cut flowers they are very artistic, and when used for this 
purpose, should be cut when in bud. 1 foot. 


PER PKT. 
2423 Aurantiaca. Rich golden orange. + oz., 25 cts..........$0 10 
2422 Chrome Queen. Rich chrome yellow. +4 0z., 25 cts...... 10 
2424 Rosy Queen. Soft flesh-pink. + 0z., 25 cts.............. 10 
2425 Crimson King. Rich carmine-crimson. Per + oz., 25 cts.. 10 


2426 Purple Glow. A new color in California Poppies—a bright 
reddish-purple and the darkest shade yet obtained. + 0z., 50 cts. 10 
2429 Scarlet Beauty. Another new and striking color—a vivid 
deep even scarlet—the erect bushy plants appearing like a 


bedtofsScarletsBulipss: 2:07.50) CS. nh vis ciairsersreutnve g stals cles 10 
2431 Geisha. Bright scarlet on the outside, inside rich golden orange. } 0z.,40 cts. 10 
2435 Vesuvius. Rich wallflower or coppery-red. Per } oz., 25 cts............ 10 
2439 Collection a packet each of the above 8 sorts, 50 cts. 
2438 Double-flowering Mixed. Per } oz., 25 cts.......................... 10 
2440 Single Mixed. All colors. Per 
O25, 30) CES: Sy eaais ie aise ies 5 


2437 New Hybrid Mixed. This 
mixture has been saved from a 
number of new sorts of wonderful 
colorings, including wallflower 
red, old gold, fire-red, chestnut, 
cream and many other rich and 
unusual tones. Per ¢ 0z., 30 cts., 
OZ se lOO Re adiciielns acavetieeies 


ESCHSCHOLTZIAS OR CALIFORNIA POPPIES 


Eupatorium 


(Thorough Wort) 
PER PKT. 


Strong-growing hardy peren- 
nials, well suited for naturaliz- 
ing, and deserve a place in 
every hardy border; they will 
grow and thrive in almost any 
situation 


2442 Ageratoides. A _ very 
useful variety, growing 3 
to 4 feet high, with dense 
heads of minute white 
flowers from August to 
October ee $0 10 


2441 Fraseri. A very pretty 
dwarf variety, producing 
clusters of snow-white 
flowers; fine for cutting 


and bouquets; 14 feet.... 10 EupPHoRBIA VARIEGATA (Snow on the Mountain) 


Euphorbia 
PER PKT. 
Strong-growing annuals, suitable for beds of tall-growing plants, or mixed borders; 
the flowers are inconspicuous; the foliage, however, is exceedingly ornamental. 
2452 Variegata (Snow on the Mountain). Attractive foliage; veined and margined 
with white; 2 feet. Per 7 0z., 20 cts.; per oz., 50 cts.............00e2 000: $0 10 


2451 Heterophylla (Annual Poinsettia). An annual resembling in habit and 
color the beautiful hothouse Poinsettia. The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, of 
branching, bush-like form, with smooth, glossy green leaves which about mid- 
summer become a beautiful orange-scarlet, presenting a striking appearance. 15 


Everlasting Flowers 


2469 To meet the growing demand for these for use in winter bouquets we have made 
up a collection containing a packet each of the best eight varieties. Price, 50 cts. 


Ferns 
2470 Mixed. Should be grown in a peaty, sandy soil and moist shady position ‘ Ae Pees We 
in the garden during summer. Sow on the surface in seed pans or pots, keep Bs = a 
moist, and in a temperature of 60 degrees............0. 0.0 e eee ee eee eee $0 15 Ecurnocystis Lospata (Offered on page 86) 


We offer an unusually fine line of Zinnias. See pages 117 and 118 


Group oF SINGLE AND DouBLE ANNUAL GAILLARDIAS 


Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 
Annual Varieties 


Splendid showy annuals, remarkable for the profusion, size and 
brilliancy of their flowers, continuing in bloom from early summer 
till November; excellent for beds, borders, or for cutting; should be 


sown where they are to bloom; 13 feet. PER PKT. 
2496 Picta. Crimson and orange. 4+ z., 25 cts............- $0 10 
2500 Picta Mixed. Single sorts; + 0z., 25 cts.............- 10 
2498 The Bride. Double-flowering creamy-white, desirable 

for cutting, flowers of good size and borne on long stems. . 10 
2497 Double-flowering Mixed. A charming, profuse, 

double-flowering strain; beautiful mixed colors. } oz., 

AQ CES ry od a aseie ect oaks 5 Stee OR cla ee eee 10 


Hardy Perennial Varieties 


The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy 
perennial plants, and should find a place in every hardy border. 
They thrive in almost any position or soil, require little or no protection 
and take care of themselves. If sown early they begin flowering in 
July, continuing a mass of bloom until frost; fine for cutting; 2 feet. 


2502 Grandiflora Compacta. A compact variety, forming 
bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its long- 
stemmed flowers well above the foliage. In coloring the 
flowers are as rich and varied as those of the tall-growing 
SOLt =e OZ 4 ON CESos:. ee ee Ee ee eee 

2503 Kermesina Splendens. Rich crimson, narrow canary- 
yellowaborders.10z574 O}cts epee ete rine eee 

2505 Grandifiora Copper-red. A striking new color in this 
popularperennial< .sipkts:-50ICtS meee erie eee eioe: 

2510 Grandiflora Superb Mixed. Our own saving; splendid 
combinations of crimson and gold in great variety. +} 0z., 


15 


15 


20 


10 


Geranium (Pelargonium) 
PER PKT. 
2530 Zonale, Mixed. A superb strain of the 
largest and finest varieties. Very interesting 
to grow from seed, which should be started 
indoors and transferred to the open in May 
OF JUNE: ae Eee ree eee here oe $0 15 


Geum (Avens) 


2541 Atrosanguineum FI. Pl. Beautiful hardy 
perennial, bearing profusely large, showy 
double dark-crimson flowers all through the 
summer; an elegant flower for bouquets. + 
02.590) CtSsstiniccidec Gaerne 10 


2542 Mrs. Bradshaw. Large, double brilliant 
orange scarlet; in flower throughout the 
Gulag, Gites ooscussob09e00d0n000500005 15 


Gilia 
2551 Capitata. We added this to our general 
list last year and have had many favorable 
reports. It isa very graceful annual, growing 
about 2 feet high with fine feathery foliage and 
bearing freely over a long season globular 
heads, about 1 inch across, of rich lavender 
blue flowers, which last well when cut and 
retaining its lovely color when dried. (See 
cut) |F210z:, 25ictsteeweie nce coe Doers 


Gita CAPITATA 


For Winter Bouquets the Everlasting Helichrysums are splendid. See page 91 


LENRY A-DREERS@ 


Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) 

Popularly known as ‘‘Bachelor’s Button,” a first-rate bedding plant; the flowers 
resemble clover heads and can be dried and used in winter bouquets. Cornflowers 
and a number of other flowers are also known as Bachelor’s Buttons, and in order- 
ing it is well to order by numker to prevent mistakes. 


ile ae TE inate 


PER PKT. 


DS7OUNEIKS Gs 2 feet...) 402-529 CUS. t.,ctie nnercis sie jsvehei eis oveiesoate le $0 10 


Gloxinia 
A superb genus of greenhouse plants, producing magnificent flowers 
of the richest colors; thrives best in an equal mixture of peat, loam 
and sand. Sow in March. 
2578 Hybrida Grandiflora. An unsurpassed strain, con- 
taining the spotted hybrids as well as the finest self- 
COLOLEGIMSOTES He eee eis chee ae Seder ae ae RV alonic tesa $0 50 


Godetia. 


2590 Mixed. Attractive, hardy annuals, deserving more ex- 
tensive cultivation, especially in the cooler parts of the 
country. The plants bloom profusely, and bear showy 
flowers, not unlike an Azalea, of satiny texture in many 


rich and varied colors. 
They do best in a rather 
poor soil; 1 foot. (See 
cut.) 4 0z., 25 cts....... $0 10 


Dreer’s Charming 
Annual Candytuft 


We illustrate these pop- 


GLOBE AMARANTH 


ular annuals in color, and Pe 


y 


\ Ornamental 
Gourds 


Rapid growing, interesting annual 


offer and describe six of the hi 


best and most distinct 


climbers, with ornamental foliage and 
on page 56. cee singular shaped fruit; 15 to 2C feet. 

\ PER PKT. 

A 2606 African Pipe. The stem 

Dreer’s Lovely ends of the fruits are much 
Annual 1) sian a used in Senate tere og cDO. rn 

5 ipper, or Calabash....... 5 

Larkspurs j 2613 Egg-shaped. Fruit white like 
This favorite garden flower ~ ANVEER eps Becihexsh athe ee stent 10 

is illustrated in colors, offer- 2614 Hercules’ Club. Club- 
shaped; 4 feet long............ 10 


Gil ancl Gescnibes ON Ig 42 2615 Luffa (Dish-rag, Sponge or 


57. Bonnet Gourd)...... Ae 10 
2617 Pear-shaped. Striped; very 
SHOW Neee state craisieniesthetos ccieraie 10 
GopETIA 2619 Spoon. A very odd variety... 10 
2621 Knob Kerrie. A very ornamental variety, bearing 
fruit having a slender stem 3 to 5 feet long, with a round 
knobsoraballionsthetend soe a siccise cise verso eccvelele aie asevelere 10 
2629 Collection of the above 8 varieties, 50 cts. 
2630 Mixed Varieties. All kinds. Per oz., 25 cts........ : 5 
Grevillea (Silk Oak) 
2681 Robusta. A very beautiful and graceful decorative plant 
with fern-like foliage; excellent for table decoration; easily 
raised from seed; producing good sized plants in a short 
time; hardy in Florida and California, where it is popular 
aShanwornamental@treesen aa tcs-c' stra fem vieuevere iets lore starcuetarenes 10 


Books on Horticulture 
We offer on the inside of the back cover of this 


catalogue a very complete line of the best and most 
helpful books on horticulturalandkindred subjects. 


ORNAMENTAL GOURDS 


Candytufts and Larkspurs deserye a place in every garden, See Color Plates, pages 56 and 57 


Ornamental Grasses 


The ornamental Grasses serve the double purpose of rendering 
the mixed flower-bed or border attractive during the summer and 
for the use of the spikes or panicles in a dried state in winter 
bouquets. x 


Annual Varieties 


These are of the easiest culture, the seed may be sown where they 
are intended to bloom as soon as danger from frost is passed. 


2638 Agrostis Nebulosa (Cloud Grass). An airy and 


graceful sort, 18 inches high and looks like a line of ae. 

Must whentinsbloomesseeeee ee eer eerie $0 10 

' 2641 Briza Maxima (Quaking Grass). The pretty heads are in great 
demand for grass -ouquets, 18 inches.................---+-e:- 10 

2644 Coix Lachrymae (Job’s Tears). Broad, corn-like leaves and 
hard, shining pearly seeds; 2 feet. Per oz., 20 cts............. 10 

2645 Eragrostis Elegans (Love Grass). Of erect growth about 
18 inches high. With feathery panicles, nice for cutting........ 10 

2654 Pennisetum Longistylum. Extremely graceful greenish- 
white plumes; excellent for bordering beds; 2 feet. 1 0z., 30 cts... 10 


2655 — Rueppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass). Graceful green 
foliage and purplish plumes, unequalled as an edging to a bed of 
Cannas or other tall plants; 3 feet. Per+oz., 30 cts............. 10 

2669 Collection of a packet each of above 6 Annual sorts, 50 cts. 

' Perennial. Varieties 
For large beds or groups on lawns nothing gives a finer effect than the Hardy 

Grasses, and they are now largely used in prominent positions in many of the 

finest public parks, etc. 

2651 Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). White silvery plumes; 


Eloomssthersecondtseasonssorteetaace eee eee ot nie 10 
2647 Eulalia Zebrina (ZebraGrass). Light green, barred with creamy 

whitelacrossuoliagzesmOneetaren ae ance Eee eee en eee 10 
2648 — Variegata. Long, narrow, green leaves, striped with white; 

fine teathenyaplumes;momecteeeer ee eee eee eee eee 10 


2656 Pennisetum Japonicum. One of the most valuable for beds 


HELENIUM or specimens. Easily grown from seed, making nice 
4 = plants)thesirstayears4 tects cee ener eee 10 
Gypsophila (aby’s Breath) __ | 2658 Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass). Delicate white, 
Pretty free-flowering elegant plants, succeeding in any garden soil. feathery bloom; flowering the second season; 2 feet 10 
Their misty white panicles of bloom are largely used for mixing with | 2661 Uniola Latifolia (Spike Grass). A native variety, 
other cut flowers. with graceful drooping panicles; 3 feet.......... 10 


PER PKT. | 2668 Collection of a packet each of above 6 Perennial 
sorts, 50 cts. 


2691 Elegans alba grandiflora. This is an improved large 
flowering pure white form of the annual Baby’s Breath, of 
free easy growth, and grown by the acre in the suburbs of 
Paris and London for use with other cut flowers. Several 
sowings should be made during the season to keep up a 
supply. (See cut.) Per oz., 25 cts.. : .$0 10 
2690 Elegans Delicate Pink. A pretty ‘blush iin form of 
the above, and equally as valuable for cutting. Per oz., 
BO} CES Tees is Prete ierc ice SIA oasiz pari eheevalereloke. ke eter Ce nee eer 10 
2692 Muralis. An annual sort which forms mounds of green 
8 to 10 inches high, thickly studded, with little pink 
flowers from early in the season till frost; fine for edging. 
Per 4072230 Cts a5 sc nas ce css nie Sienna OOEEE 10 
2694 Paniculata. White flowers, fine for bouquets; one of the 
favorite hardy perennials, blooms first year if sown early; 
DiteetaseiOz SOLCtS Anis oc uenastoroheielaeis Mee ee eee 10 
2695 Paniculata Double Snow White. One of the most 
important hardy perennials of recent introduction. The 
plant grows from 3 to 3% feet high, bearing its pretty little 
double white flowers in much-branched panicles which, 
when cut, can be used to great advantage with other 
flowers or by themselves as they retain their beauty for 
months. It is also a most desirable addition to the hardy 


Dbordertsieale fa See ea ies ae eee ee 25 
Helenium (Sneeze Wort) 

Strong-growing hardy perennials, succeeding in any soil, GypsopHILA ELEGANS 
and useful in the hardy border, giving an enormous crop of ALBA GRANDIFLORA 
flowers in late summer. 

2711 Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers; 5 

RON EK ec 55 o CORE RE Ron cote Soon op tro cine oe ootron 10 
2713 Riverton Gem. Flowers opening old gold, changing 

as they mature to wallflower red; 3 feet. 2 pkts., 25 cts.. 15 
2714 Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with a large 

purplish-black cones.) 2epktsse25.ctS acre erie eee: 15 


If unable to find what you want, refer to Index, page 2 


FENRY A DREER 


Remarkable for the stately growth, size and brilliancy of their flowers, 
making a very good effect among shrubbery and for screens. 
sorts are indispensable for cutting. Sown ona sunny spot in April or May they 
come into bloom early in summer, and keep up a constant supply of flowers 
PER PKT. 


until 
2696 


2697 


2698 


2699 


2700 


2705 


2702 


2703 


Helianthus, Annual Sunflowers 


cut down by frost. 

Cucumerifolius (Miniature Sunflower). 
yellow flowers. An abundant bloomer; 4 feet. 
— Orion. Artistic and effective new variety of “Stella.” The 
petals are twisted like a Cactus Dahlia. }0z., 30 cts............ 


— Perkeo. A charming dwarf variety forming compact bushes 
about 12 inches high by 14 inches through. There are many 
positions, such as the front of borders or beds, where this can be 
used:to.good-advantage.; 2 0z.; 30.ctS).0) ce) jee see et een ct 


— Stella (Improved Miniature Sunflower). Differs from the type 
by its larger and better formed_flowers of the purest golden-yellow, 
watheblacks discs i4: OZ, 20 CUS: aisvsut sass m pete races omic e Rees scerehcietne 
— New Miniature Mixed. A multitude of new varieties have 
been raised from the popular Miniature Sunflower, which we offer 
in mixture. They all differ from the parent, most of them being 
larger, and many with curiously twisted petals. The prevailing 
colors are pale yellow, golden yellow and creamy white, scme with 
black centres, and all beautiful; for cutting they are indispensable. 
(Seezcute)pratOz rGOFCtS oie csc sts cists cogewece ses ec tures 
Cucumerifolius Fl. Pl. The double-flowering form of the 
Miniature Sunflower. The flowers, while double, are quite free and 
graceful; of a bright golden yellow. }0z., 30 cts............... 
Red Hybrids. The nearest approach to a real red yet intro- 
duced, the flowers vary in size and in color, running through 
several shades of tawny yellow to rich brownish red. 4 to 6 feet. 
FeO PAU CUS anos Ga Ie Soo Bs UR Ed CE OE OS PREIS OS 


Double Chrysanthemum-flowered. Rich golden-yellow 


Small, single, rich 


flowers, perfectly double, resembling a Chrysanthemum or Dahlia; 
eal CC tree CLOT SEA On CES etsd hee eo arse OTA ls dee oa sy isi Stale asenets 


New MINIATURE SUNFLOWERS 


The annual 


z oz., 20 cts....$0 10 


2706 Nanus Fl. Pl. (Globe of Gold). 


Monstrosum FI. Pl. 


2722 Fireball. 
2723 Goldenball. 
2724 Rose Carmine. 
2725 Silver Ball. 
2727 Salmon. 
2719 Collection. A packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts. 
2720 Mixed. All colors. 


HELICHRYSUM (Straw Flower) 


PER PKT. 
Dwarf, double 


yellow flowers; 4 feet. Per oz., 30 cts............ $0 10 


2704 Globosus Fistulosus (Globe or Dahlia Sun- 
Slower). 


Flowers large, double, of a rich saffron 


colors HOrreetss -Perioz: 11 SO"CtS. ste oa os cata eae ans 10 


Hardy Perennial Sunflowers 
2710 Mixed. Contains the finest single-flowering hardy 


perennial sorts. Seeds sown early will produce 
flowering plants the first year; as subjects for the 
hardy border as well as for cutting they are of great 
Valu Geitraiae siatete ercis: sa) aus tates A eeerapttaueie nator ee ae eee 15 


Helichrysum (Straw Flower) 


One of the best of “Everlast- 
ings.’”’ Exceedingly effective double flowers in rich 
glittering colors, making a fine display in beds or 
borders, but especially grown to dry and use in 
baskets and vases through the winter; when wanted 
for this purpose they should be cut with as long 
stems as possible, and when the blooms are about 
one-third open, take off all foliage, tie in bunches 
and hang head downwards in some dark, dry place 
until cured; they succeed in any good garden soil; 
give them plenty of room to develop, planting not 
closer than 12 inches apart; hardy annuals; 23 feet. 
We offer the following choice colors: 


2721 Buttercup. Rich buttercup yellow. j{ 0z., 30 cts..... 10 
Bright redsasi2 OZ SOsCtS!2N., .n.2c lave aaa eielats 10 
Golden yellow. 4 0z., 30 cts............ 10 
Rich and glossy. 4 0z., 30 cts....... 10 | 
Glistening white. 4 0z., 30 cts.......... 10 | 
Effective, rosy-salmon. } 0z., 30 cts........ 10 


FS OZ et ORCESi iy OZ 198 10s CUSwisieras creer ete 10 


Try Helichrysum or Straw Flowers for Winter Bouquets. 


Offered on this page 


eeVLWARD UNG PELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS MLN 


Hibiscus (Marshmallow) 
Showy ornamental perennial plants for mixed beds or shrubbery borders, 


having large-sized beautifully colored flowers. PER PKT. 
2774 Moscheutos. Rosy-pink flowers......................05. $0 10 
2772 Crimson Eye. Flowers of the largest size, pure white, with 
a large spot of velvety-crimson in the centre................. 10 
2773 Giant Yellow or Golden Bowl. Flowers from 6 to 9 inches 
diameter; of a rich deep cream, witha velvety-marooncentre... 15 


New Giant Hibiscus 


A wonderfully improved form of our native Marshmallow, in which 
flowers of enormous size, frequently 10 to 12 inches in diameter, have been 
developed. The colorings comprise rich dark red, soft mallow-pink and 
pure white; the plants grow from 5 to 8 feet high and are very floriferous, 
blooming from early in July until late in autumn; and are perfectly hardy. 
The seed we offer has been saved from our own plants. 


2776 New Giant Dark-reds5420)-ck een eee ee eee eee $0 10 
2777 —. = Mallow: Pink 2. n eee ee ee ee eee 10 
2778, =. = Pure WHite see Cee heats ee 10 
2775. — — Mixed. All colors. 402z., 25 cts...........------0e- 10 


Honesty (Moonwort, Satin Flower) 


2801 Hardy biennials, admired for their silvery seed pouches, which 
are used for house ornaments, as they present a beautiful and 
rather curious appearance; 2 feet. i oz., 30 cts............. et O 


HELIOTROPE, LEMOINE’S GIANT 


Iberis (Hardy Candytuft) 


Helianthemum. (Rock, or Sun Rose) 2824 Gibraltarica Hybrida. White shading to lilac.. 10 
PER PKT. 2825 Sempervirens. A profuse, white-blooming, hardy 
2717 Mutabile. Exceedingly pretty low growing, ever- perennial, coming in flower early in the spring; much 
green plants, forming broad clumps, and which during used for cemeteries, rockeries, etc.; 1 foot.......... 25 
their flowering season, July to September, are quite Ice Plant 
hidden by a mass of bloom; well adapted for the front 2831 Mesembryanthemum Crystalinum. Dwarf- 
ee OER ie a omagdry,ssunny, opal 10 trailing annual plants. Flowers white, prized for its 


= < singular icy foliage. +4 0z., 25 cts...........-++++ ett) 
Heliopsis (Orange Sunflower) - 


2731 Pitcheriana. A desirable hardy herbaceous plant, 
growing from 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 
2 inches in diameter; of very thick texture and very 
gracetultfor cutting: - 2.027, 25sctSee en. slaeee otic 10 
2732 Scabra Zinniaefiora. A new double flowering form 
bearing golden-yellow Zinnia-like flowers. In addition 
to being a very showy plant in the hardy border, it is 
one of the best perennial plants for cutting. 2 pkts., 


Heliotrope (Cherry Pie) 

A half-hardy perennial, flowering during the whole season; its 
delightful perfume makes it a most desirable bouquet flower; a 
splendid bedding plant, or can he trained as a greenhouse climber. 
Seed started indoors in the spring will make fine plants for summer 
blooming. Can also be sown outdoors in May. 

2737 Lemoine’s Giant. Of robust growth and produces 

very large heads of flowers; mixed colors. } oz., 50 

CCl PTT SES ERMA Ec se a a SR ae 15 
2736 Regal. A new variety with immense flower heads of 

the Giant type, but of dwarf, compact growth; all 

shades......2 SST aCe as aC SOOO Tbs SNC OO OA AA oO 
2740 Mixed. All colors of the regular type. 4 oz., 40 cts 
2738 Collection of a pkt. each of 6 distinct colors, 50 cts. 


Heuchera (Coral Bells or Alum Root) 

2761 Sanguinea. One of the finest hardy perennials. The flowers 
are of a rich, bright coral-red color; the leaves light green and 
slightly hairy«< @ixcellent:for cutting 2priec.< eee eee ene 25 


Hunnemannia 
(Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy, or Bush Eschscholtzia) 
2821 Fumariaefolia. This is by far the best of the poppy family for 
cutting, remaining in good condition for several days. Seed sown 
early in May will, by the middle of July, produce plants covered 
with their large buttercup-yellow poppy-like blossoms, and never 
out of flower until hard frost. The plants grow about 2 feet high, 
are quite bushy, with beautiful feathery glaucous foliage. + oz., 25 


ARE ae een ACa ere cee ett haces niacin cdccadcoddaodo 10 HUNNEMANNIA 


Novelties and Specialties in Flower Seeds are offered on pages 52 to 62 


AENRY ADLER Tae UELPAAD, 


Hollyhock 

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, it is without equal. Seed sown 
any time before midsummer will produce fine plants for flowering next year. 


Double Varieties 
The seed offered under this head has been saved from the finest double 
flowers only and is sure to produce satisfactory results: 


PER 14 0Z. PER PKT. PER 14 OZ. PER PKT. 
2782 Maroon........ $0 50 $0 10 | 2785 Salmon-rose..$0 50 $0 10 
2783 Bright Rose... 50 10 | 2786 White......... 50 10 
2784 Bright Red.... 50 10 | 2787 Yellow......... 50 10 
2788 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
2790 Extra Choice Double Mixed. Per} oz., 40 cts............. 10 


2781 ‘‘Allegheny.’’ Mammoth flowers, wonderfully formed of loosely 
arranged fringed petals. The colors vary from the palest shrimp- 
pink to deep red. The plants are of strong growth, sending up 
spikes 6 to 7 feet high. Per  0z., 40 cts..............-.0...5. 10 
2791 Newport Pink. One of our own introductions, and awarded a 
Certificate of Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England, 
an unusual honor. It is the finest pure pink, double variety, exqui- 
site in shade, flowers very double. Per } 0z., 60 cts............. 15 


Single Varieties 
Many prefer the single-flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually of freer 
growth than the doubles, and present a very handsome appearance when cov- 
ered with their artistic blossoms. 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 

Di] 9 BAEC OS Cla aie cess sient sels o/etezet ese $0 10 | 2796 Red...... Gobo torepaooaE $0 10 

DiOPInK er hee, 10e|e2797, Whites sce einen. ot 10 

2799 Collection of a packet each of the above 4 colors, 30 cts. 

2800 Mixed. All colors. 4 02., 40 cts.......... cece eee cece eee es 10 
Ipomoea 


Climbers of rapid growth, with beautiful and varied flowers; for covering 
walls, trellises, arbors, or stumps of trees they are invaluable; it is well to soak 
the seed in warm water over night to assist in rapid germination. 

2853 Grandiflora (Moon Flower). At night and during dull days the 
plants are covered with an abundance of large, pure white, fragrant 
flowers, 5 to 6 inches in diameter. It grows very rapidly and will 
Coversarlargersuntaces: bers OZ; S0CtSic aks ceucccdice cis oe cae oe 10 


2158 Quamo- 
clit Hy- 
brida(The 
Cardinal 
Climber). 
See Spe- 
cialties, 
pages 52 
to 62. 2 


Glickman 15 
2854 Rubro 

Coerulea 2 

(Heavenly NEwport PinK HOLLYHOCK 

Blue). Im- 

mense flow- PER PKT. 

ers of bright sky blue; very beautiful. 4 0z., 30 cts................ $0 15 


2855 Setosa (Brazilian Morning Glory). Flowers of pleasing 
rose color, borne very freely in large clusters. As a quick 
growing vine it has no equal, covering an enormous space 
intaishortstimes) Per 'oz.; (30%ctsi.7. dp seen ete ieee 10 
2880 Mixed Imperial Japanese (Emperor Morning Glories). 
These are beyond question the handsomest of all Morning 
Glories. Of the easiest culture, can be sown in the open 
ground in a sunny situation when the weather has become 
warm and settled; they soon cover a large area, and even before 
flowering are decidedly interesting on account of the varied forms of 
the foliage and their markings. The flowers are of gigantic size and 
their colorings beyond description; the self or solid colors range from 
snow-white to black-purple, with all the possible intermediate shades; 
there is also an endless number having flowers spotted, marbled, 
striped, flaked, splashed, etc. Oz., 30 cts............2.0ceeeceeee 10 
Iris (Flowering Flag) 
2888 Germanica (German Iris). One of the most popular hardy spring 
flowering plants. Mixed colors. 1 0z., 30 cts...........00000-000+ 10 
2890 Kaempferi (Japanese Iris). The seeds we offer have been saved 
= : : from an unrivalled collection, and should produce only varieties of the 
IMPERIAL JAPANESE IPOMOEAS highest merit. Blooms the second year from seed. + oz., 30 cts..... 10 


Do not fail to try Candytufts and |_arkspurs shown in colors and offered on pages 56 and 57 


ee 


STRIVES RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS oust 


Annual Larkspurs 


This is one of the best-known of garden flowers, and in recent 
years a vast improvement has been effected by careful selection in 
size and color of the blossoms and the general habit of the plant. 
Seeds sown in the open ground before the close ef April will produce 
flowering plants by the beginning of July, and give a continuous 
succession of flowers from then until frost, a record that is not 
surpassed by any other annual. They make handsome beds or 
lines, and their free, graceful habit and bright colors are very 
effective when interspersed in the old-fashioned flower or shrubbery 
border. They stand well when cut and a vase of one or mixed 
colors is indeed charming. 3 feet. Illustrated in colors on page 57. 


PER PKT. 
2931 Dark Blue®- 20z5S0ictseepacee-eeeeee eee eee $0 10 
2932 Ageratum Blues +10z:,.30)ctsi=2ee pe eee eee ee eee 10 
2933 Lustrous Carmine or Newport Pink. j oz., 30 cts....... 10 
2935 Sky. Blue?ie220zes30\cts eee eee eee 7 EE eee 10 
2936 Exquisite. Soft rose-pink. + 0z., 50 cts................0--- 15 
2937 Pure White. <2 072930) ctsisen ane ek eee ees 10 
2938 Collection. A packet each of the above 6 colors, 50 cts. 

2939 Collection. 4 oz. each of the above 6 colors, $1.50. 
Finest Mixed. All colors. + 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts...........- Sat cree AO 


Lantana 
2920 One of the most desirable half-hardy perennial greenhouse or bedding plants, 
constantly in bloom;~ Verbena-like heads of orange, white, rose and other 
colored flowers; 2 to 3 feet. Mixed colors. $02z., 30 cts..............00005 10 


Lavatera (Annual Mallow) 
2976 Trimestris Grandiflora Rosea. A very beautiful and showy annual, 
growing about two feet high with large cup-shaped shrimp-pink flowers; in a 
border or bed the effect is very bright. Sow in May where they are to bloom 


and thiniout;topl2;inchesjaparts110zs)20)1CtSsn eee hee eee ee 10 
2977 Splendens Rosea. A very showy variety forming a shrub, 3 to 4 ft. high, 
covered during the summer with large rose-pink flowers. 4 0z.,30cts....... 10 


Lavender (Lavandula Vera) 


2971 Well-known, sweet-scented, hardy perennials; should be extensively grown 
in«the mixediborder-woMmectamias OZ 512 01CtS-- eee EEE ee eee ereeecrinrict 10 


Liatris (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather) 
2982 Most showy and attractive hardy perennial native plants, with long spikes of 
purple and rosy-purple flowers from July to September; 3 to 4 feet. Mixed 


Varieties, . «(Sa cites vote cross eee eee eC Re EE ence erie er 10 
Linaria 
P 2991 Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy, or Mother of Thousands). Lavender and 
a ae purple. A charming, neat, hardy perennial trailing plant, suitable for baskets, 
ANNUAL LARKSPURS vases, pots andsrockawOrk- see eee eee REEL LeeLee eer 15 


Impatiens (Sultan’s or Zanzibar Balsam) 


Charming plants for the decoration of the greenhouse or dinner table, pro- 
ducing bright, waxy-looking flowers profusely and almost continuously. The 
young seedlings should be carefully handled, as they are exceedingly brittle 
at the outset. 

PER PKT. 

2842 Sultani. Flowers of brilliant rosy-scarlet color............... $0 25 
2845 Holstii Hybrids. Forms strong bushy plants about 2 feet high, 
covered with attractive flowers; when grown as pot plants, they 

bloom the year round. Choice mixed, all colors..............-- 25 


Kochia (Standing Cypress, or Belvedere) 


2911 Improved Trichophylla. An easily-grown annual, which, 
sown thinly in spring, soon forms a cypress-like hedge of the most 
lively green and of perfect symmetry; by mid-summer it attains a 
height of about 3 feet, and late in the autumn the whole plant 
becomes a deep red; a splendid plant to divide the vegetable 
from the flower garden, or for forming a hedge for the summer 
for/any, purpose: :(See' cut.) © +.0z% 20) ctsise siesemeiee niin 10 


Lathyrus (Everlasting or Hardy Sweet Pea) 


Showy, free-flowering hardy perennial climbers for covering old 
stumps, fences, etc., continually in bloom; fine for cutting. 


2954 Latifolius ‘‘White Pearl.’’ The finest white.............. 15 
2955s Pinks Beauty.| Rosy pinks epee eee ee eee 10 
2960R— Mixed. All:colorsy 2707592 00CtS see eerie 10 A Line or KocutA TRICHOPHYLLA 


For Hardy Larkspurs see Delphiniums page 83 


Linum. (Flax) 


PER PKT. 


3002 Grandiflorum Rubrum (Scarlet Flax). One of the most 
effective and showy bedding plants, of long duration, having 
fine foliage and delicate stems, with brilliant scarlet-crimson 
flowers; hardy annual; 1 ft. Oz., 30 cts................. 


3003 Perenne. Bright blue flowers; hardy; 18 inches. } oz., 


Lobelia 


The following choice varieties of this popular and beautiful 
flowering plant will be found most desirable for pot culture, 
edgings, hanging-baskets, etc., blooming profusely from June to 
November. Cardinalis is one of the finest hardy perennials. 
3012 Crystal Palace Compacta. Rich deep blue; dark foliage; 

the finest dark blue for bedding. Per } oz., 50 cts......... 
3013 Blue Emperor. A very compact variety; sky blue flowers. 
3016 White Gem. Forms a perfect ball of snow-white flowers. . 
3022 Gracilis. Light blue; light green foliage; trailing....... 
3023 Speciosa. Ultramarine-blue; dark leaved; trailing...... 
3024 Tenuior. Of upright habit; about 15 inches high, with 

very large flowers of rich cobalt blue with white eye........ 


3020 Mixed Compacta Varieties. All 
COOLS: ss RerR OPA OKCtS Hic. cew soc « $0 10 


3031 Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). A 
native variety, with spikes of brilli- 
ant scarlet flowers; fine hardy border 
Plantseceteetraiassectiee ns + sls ecrciaie'e oe 25 
Lychnis 
Rose Campion, Jerusalem Cross 
Handsome hardy perennial plants of easy 
culture, for massing in beds and borders; 
blooming the first year if sown early. 
3061 Chalcedonica. Fine scarlet flow- 


APRTOP NUK RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS MU MUAi Ute 


LOBELIA CRYSTAL PALACE COMPACTA 


Lupinus (Lupine) 


Annual Sorts. Free-flowering, 
easily-grown annuals, with long 
graceful spikes of rich and various 
colored pea-shaped flowers; valu- 
able for mixed borders, beds and 
for cutting; prefers a little shade; 
2 feet. 


erss/2iteetss.2702%, 30: CtSi.<: so cis we 10 ‘ PER PET. 
3062 Haageana. Brilliant orange, scar- 3044 Rich Blue. Per oz., 

let crimson, etc.; in mixture; 1 foot... 15 AQUCUS eer ioctestansteser $0 10 
3068 Viscaria Splendens. Bright rose- 3045 Sky Blue. Per oz., 

red, very showy. 1 foot............ 10 AQKCtsRemirnccon an eae: 10 


3046 Rose. Per oz., 40 cts. 10 
3047 White. Peroz.,40cts. 10 
A packet each of the 4 colors, 30 cts. 
3050 Annual Mixed. All 
colors. Per oz., 25 cts.. 10 
Polyphyllus Sorts. Effective 
hardy perennials, succeeding in any 
good garden soil; blooms in May 
and June; 3 feet. We offer as under: 


Lupinus (Lupine) 


For the Newer Early and Standard Orchid-Flowered Sweet Peas, see Novelties 
and Specialties, pages 52 to 62 


SOS2ROSOs wate .sthere oon $0 15 
SOSSRWLUCH om eene ee 10 
3054) Blue ree ese 10 
MATRICARIA 3055 Moerheimi. Rose and 
PINK taaneock oes 15 
A packet each of the 4 colors, 40 cts. 
BOOSMMEXOGe a All colors: (OZ), SORCESa ci a ansans: ocevevescteueie. ave es eee eualeteleuele ere 10 
3060 New Hybrid Mixed. Contains a number of new and unusual colors... 25 
Lythrum (Loose-strife) 
Roseum Superbum. A very pretty hardy perennial; grows about 
3 feet high, and produces spikes of rosy-flowers from July to September. 10 
Marvel of Peru, or Four O’Clocks 
(Mirabilis Jalapa) 
A well-known, handsome, free-flowering garden favorite; does well 
everywhere; give each plant 12 to 18 inches of room. Fine mixed 
Colorssmasteetss 207552 Of tS ae aire ries «a caierersdins levct orate menor oes 5 
Matricaria 
Capensis Alba Plena (Double White Feverfew). Free-flowering 
plants, producing all season fine double white flowers. A fine bedding 
Crapotaplantslsinchestargr07:s 29 Cts ei does ase aiepewieteeiens ormeeel nnn 10 
Matthiola 
Bicornis (Evening Scented Stock). This old-fashioned annual has no 
beauty to recommend it, the flowers being a dull, purplish-lilac, but it 
is well worth growing for the entrancing fragrance which it emits during 
thelevening rt OZ) 2 OFCESA yee lie alae za sae ee. a ey, 10 


96 


DTN PELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS Mou AWaRLNA 


MARIGOLDS 


The African and French Marigolds are old favorite free-flowering annuals of easy 
culture; both are extremely effective and are well adapted for large beds or mixed 
borders; they succeed best in a light soil, with full exposure to.the sun. A vase or 
bowl of any of the rich yellow sorts, in combination with a few blue Larkspurs or 
Cornflowers, is very striking. (See also Calendulas and Tagetes.) 


Dwarf Double French Marigolds 


Few annuals are as effective as the French Marigolds or flower for so long a 
period; they all form dense bushes not over 12 inches high, and are unequalled 
for borders or beds. 


PER PKT. 
3091 Gold Striped. Very double golden-yellow, each petal striped 
with rich brownish-red. Per } oz., 40 cts..............-...---: $0 10 
~~ 3092 Gold Edged Brown. Bright golden-yellow with narrow margin 
3 of velvety brown. Per 4 oz., 40 cts.......... MT ORE ioe eons 10 
3093 Golden Ball. A splendid pure golden yellow, flowers of good size 
and makes a very effective golden line or bed. Per } oz., 40 cts... 10 
3094 Lemon Ball. Similar to the above except in color, which is a 
light lemon=yellow: Ber't20z:, AQicts:. 3... s56 <0 > © ee ele 10 
3095 Mahogany. Rich velvety mahogany-brown throughout. Per 
PERCY ARC AUG Ss 16) ce RT RES REE eon a eon aoe GS 10 
3096 Brunea. Double-quilled flowers of a rich brown with narrow 
thread-like edge of yellow. Per } oz., 40 cts................... 10 


3098 Collection. Containing a packet each 
a of the above 6 varieties, 40 cts. 
=. 


¥- \» 3100 French Mixed. A splendid mix- 
ee , ture saved from fine double flowers: all 
Glas. IRAP 2s Ory OD Giioostesscocs 10 


= \ _ Dwarf Single 
French Marigold 


3102 Legion of Honor (Little 
Brownie). A single-flowering 
Marigcld, forming compact 

bushes 9 inches high. Begirs 

flowering early, commencing in 
June, continuing until frost. The 
flowers are golden yellow, marked 
with a large spot of velvety crimson 
at the base of each petal. (See cut.) 


FRENCH MARIGOLDS 


Double African 
Marigolds 


Splendid for beds or borders; 
the tall varieties grow about 3 
feet high, the dwarf sorts 18 to 
24 inches. 

PER PKT. 
3084 Orange Prince. Large, perfect double 


quilled flowers of a rich deep golden-orange 


color; the finest of all and very showy. AHEM 


Per + 0z5; 50 1cts340Z25' $105 Oh serie oe $0 15  MaricoLp 


3085 Lemon Queen. A counterpart of Orange Prince ex- 
cept in color, which is a soft lemon-yellow. Per { 0z., 
SOkCESS OZ G15 Obra eee ee eh eee eee $0 15 


3081 El Dorado. Large double imbricated flowers in all 
shades of yellow; 3 feet. Per } oz., 40 cts........... 10 


3083 Pride of the Garden. A dwarf growing double 
quilled golden yellow. Per } oz., 40 cts............. 10 


3086 Dwarf Citron. Double quilled light citron yellow 
flowers; 18 inches. Per + 0z.,; 40-cts...........:2%-5 10 


3087 Dwarf Orange. Double quilled deep orange yellow 
flowers, dwarf habit. Per} oz., 40 cts.............-- 10 


3088 Collection. Containing a packet each of the above 6 
varieties, 50 cts. 


3090 Double Mixed. African varieties containing all of the Ey 2, 
colors3.2ito,3:feet= Pert10Z2)25.CtSoeeterreirererer riers 10 SINGLE FRENCH MaricoLtp LEGION OF HoNoR 


Do not fail to try the Candytufts and Larkspurs shown in colors and offered on pages 56 and 57 


NWS RELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 


Mignonette (Reseda) 
A well-known fragrant favorite, and no garden is complete without a bed of Mignonette; 
sowings made in April and again in July will keep up a succession from early summer until 
frost; can also be grown in pots for winter and early spring flowering. aera: 


3152 Defiance. When grown under favorable conditions spikes will not only be of 
remarkable size—from 12 to 15 inches long—but deliciously fragrant. The indi- 
vidual florets are of immense size, forming a graceful as well as compact spike. Of 
extraordinary keeping qualities, retaining their grace and fragrance until every bud 


OPENS spa (OZ yD NCES 2) PUTA AAT ICN To otoie lao cis oleic! ol aha, sla) liele/s/aisisie\e) s\e slese\scesiels.ns 
3153 Golden Machet. Distinct variety of Machet, with massive 
spikes of golden-yellow blossoms. { 02., 25 cts..........+. 10 


3154 Red Goliath. Of strong, yet compact habit, with rich green 
foliage; the giant trusses of flowers being borne on erect, strong, 
stiff stalks and surpassing all others in brilliancy of color; espe- 
cially suited for house culture. (See cut.) }$02z., 50 cts....... 15 


3158 Machet. Of dwarf pyramidal growth, bearing numerous 
flower stalks, highly colored and very fragrant; one of the best. 
PM OZEPR DO CUS en a erereg CAA toasten Co ap the esloye stoleiehelsisveiel suslejs;e'eeoe 10 


3162 Salmon Queen. Strong, robust habit, with fine spikes 
of bright salmon-red flowers, intensely fragrant; fine for out- 
AGOrICUl ture MR OZ ME LOU CES ec e airs cis waste eteetedoiletax s/oeeiee 10 


3164 White Goliath. This splendid white 
variety has the same massive spikes 
of bloom as the red sort. 40z.,50cts.. 15 


3163 Sweet-scented (Reseda Odorata). 
The old variety with small 
‘spikes, but very sweetly 
scented. Per oz., 20 cts..... 5 


3169 Collection of above 7 varie- 
ties of Mignonette........ 60 


Mimosa 
(Sensitive or Humble Plant) 
3181 Pudica. Curious and inter- 
esting annuals, with pinkish- 
white flowers; the leaves close 
and droop when touched or 
shaken; 13feety.c.% se. . a+ 10 


Rep GOLIATH MIGNONETTE 


Maurandia PER PKT. 
3130 Barclayana. Beautiful, rapid, 
slender-growing climbers, blooming 
profusely until late in the autumn; 
also fine for the conservatory or 
pee arial ae greenhouse; if desired for the house, 
Musa ENSETE take up before the approach of 
frost. A half-hardy perennial, flowering the first season if sown early; 10 
feet; mixed colors, including purple, blue, white and rose................ $0 10 


Mimulus 
Showy, profuse flowering plants; fine for greenhouse or moist shady 
situations; half-hardy perennials, blooming the first year from seed if sown 
early; 1 foot. 
3191 Moschatus (Musk Plant). Fine for hanging baskets, etc.; small 


yellow flowers; musk scented foliage..............00cceeeceeeeae 15 
3192 Tigrinus (Monkey Flower). Fine mixed spotted varieties......... 10 
Momordica 


Very curious climbing vine, with ornamental foliage, fruit golden-yellow, 
warted, and when ripe opens, showing the seed and its brilliant carmine 
interior; fine for trellises, rockwork, stumps, etc.; annuals; 10 feet. 

3211 Balsamina (Balsam Apple). Round apple-shaped fruit, very fine 


glossy green foliage. This is the prettiest climber of the two........ 10 
3212 Charantia (Balsam Pear). Pear-shaped fruit; foliage heavier than 
the above; the fruits of this variety are used medicinally............ - 10 


Musa Ensete (Abyssinian Banana) 

3221 A splendid plant for the open air in the summer, producing a most striking 
effect when planted singly or in groups. In our hot summer it luxuriates 
and attains gigantic proportions when freely supplied with manure and 
water. The seeds germinate easily if started in hotbed or bottom heat in 
greenhouse. Tender perennial; 10 to 20 feet. (See cut.) 15 cts. per pkt. 

= Momorpica CHARANTIA (Balsam Pear) of 5 seeds; 25 seeds for 50 cts. 


Asters are one of our leadin: Specialties. See pages 67 to 70 


98 


GIARIE RELIABLE FLOWER SELDS aa) 


Nemesia 


PER PET, 
3401 Dwarf Large-flowering Hybrids. A very pretty annual, 


which does best in a cool position; the plants grow about a foot 
high, and the orckid-like flowers are very varied in‘color, including 
tose, yellow, blue, orange, etc. 2 pkts., 25 cts............200-- $0 15 


Nicotiana 

3411 Affinis (Tuberose-flowered Tobacco). Delightfully sweet-scented 

pure white, tubular flowers, blooming continually; annuals; 

2) 0.3 fects ceoz:; 25K CtStat pss eee OE RCE 10 
3412 Affinis Hybrids. Similar to Affinis but with larger flowers in 

a great variety of colors. A very satisfactory and easily grown 

plant, Bloomsjall’summer) -+10z=/30lctssanjnse se oe eee 10 
3413 Sylvestris. Plants of pyramidal growth; 4 feet high, with 
fine deep green foliage; pure white, 
fragrant, drooping flowers, borne in 
loose heads. A most effective plant 
either used in conjunction with 
other plants in beds or as single 
Boabnaoqn5060o0000 0000000 10 


Nigella 


ISS (Love in a Mist, or 
Devil in the Bush) 
3430 Damascena. A com- 
pact, free-flowering 
plant, with finely cut 
foliage,curious looking 
flowers and seedpods; 
of easy culture; grow- 
ing in any garden soil; 
hardy annuals; blue 
y y 4 and white mixed; 1 
effective when grown in masses. g > y Sapte =) foot. Oz., 30cts..... 10 


x 3431 Miss Jekyll. A 


NIGELLA Miss JEKYLL 


Myosotis 
(Forget-Me-Not) 


Few spring flowers are more 
admired than the lovely Forget- 
Me-Nots, which are especially 


Perennials and hardy if given 


- : lovely variety, with 
t h 2 

oe protection through the pe Somlower Rine anions 

winter. Seed may be sown any C + soms; splendid for cut- 

time from spring till mid-summer. The , 7 ting. (See cut.) 4 02z., 


Alpestris varieties and Dissitiflora come 20 cts.; oz., 50 cts... 
into bloom in April, and are largely used 
for bedding or borders in connection with 
spring-flowering bulbs, Pansies, etc. The 
Palustris sorts do not bloom till May, but 
continue till fall. 

PER PKT. 


3231 Alpestris Royal Blue. Rich indigo-blue flowers. The 
finest and most effective dark blue variety; 9 inches. } 0z., 
AOKGESS ac toinceicin na he eae Finn Ge REC ECEC EEE $0 10 

3233 — Robusta Grandiflora. Of strong, sturdy growth, 
about 10 inches high, with good heads of clear Forget-Me- 
INotj}blue' flowers. “+1074 0 etsice sean ee eoenee 10 

3235 — Victoria. A favorite sort, with fine heads of large, clear, 
azure-blue flowers; plants bushy and compact; makes a fine 


edging orjbed-a 310zs160)\cts's.—- eee eee EEE ee 15 
3239 — Mixed. A mixture of blue, rose and white-flowered 
Varieties, Per) 022415 0. CES: Asta Pee CE EGE EEE 10 


3236 Dissitiflora. Of dwarf, compact habit, with sprays of 
large, exquisite blue flowers, especially adapted for planting 
among spring-flowering bulbs....................-0000- 15 

3238 Palustris Semperflorens. An everblooming variety, 
beginning to flower in May and continuing till autumn. 
Large, clear, blue flowers in pretty sprays. 2 pkts., 25 cts... 15 NIcoTIANA AFFINIS 


Our List of Sweet Peas contains nothing but the ve -y finest varieties. See pages 112 to 114, 


| 3294 Orange or Sunlight. Pure orange; no markings. 


3319 Dreer’s Collection of 1 oz. each of 10 above climbing sorts, f 


| 3241 Asa Gray. Pale primrose yellow, almost white. 


| 3251 Giant of Battles. Sulphur-yellow, blotched red. 


| 3254 Regina. Brilliant salmon-red on opening, changing as they age 


DREER’S SUPERB NASTURTIUMS 


For ease of culture, duration of bloom, brilliancy of coloring and general excellence, nothing excels Nasturtiums. All they need is 
a moderately good soil in a well-drained, sunny position, and from within a few weeks from the time they are sown until hard frost comes 
there is an endless profusion of their gorgeous blossoms. The varieties offered below were selected, after exhaustive trials, from a very 
large number of sorts as being the best and most distinct: 


Tom Thumb, Dwarf or Bedding Varieties 


3336 Chameleon. Various colors on one plant. 3353 Pearl or Moonlight. Creamy white. 

3338 Crystal Palace Gem. Yellow, maroon blotches. 3361 Rose. Soft carmine rose. 

3341 Empress of India. Fiery crimson, dark foliage. 3365 Spotted King or Ladybird. Golden yellow, spotted 
3343 Golden King. Rich golden yellow. garnet. 

3346 King Theodore. Deep crimson maroon, dark foliage. 3367 Vesuvius or Salmon Queen. Salmony rose, dark 
3347 King of Tom Thumbs. Dark scarlet, dark leaves. foliage. 


Price. Any of the above Dwarf sorts, 5 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per Ib. 
3379 Dreer’s Collection of a liberal packet each of the 10 above dwarf varieties. 40 cts. 
3369 Dreer’s Collection of 1 oz. each of the 10 above dwarf varieties. $1.75. 
3370 Finest Mixed. Tom Thumb varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 


Tall or Climbing Varieties 


(Tropaeolum Majus) 


Elegant and luxurious climbers for verandas, trellises, etc. May be used to cover unsightly rail- 
ings and to trail over rough ground with fine effect. The seedpods can be gathered while green and 
tender for pickling; 6 to 10 feet. 

3281 Chameleon. Different richly colored flowers on the same plant. 
3287 King Theodore. Deep crimson maroon; dark foliage. 


3296 Pearl or Moonlight. Creamy white. 

3301 Rose. A lovely shade of ruby rose. 

3303 Scarlet. Glowing vermilion. 

3302 Schulzi. Rich deep scarlet. 

3304 Scheuermanni. Yellow, spotted and marbled brownish-red. 

3306 Spotted or Gold Garnet. Rich yellow, spotted garnet. 

3307 Vesuvius or Salmon Queen. Salmony rose; an exquisite 
shade. 
Price. Any of the above Tall sorts, 5 cts. per pkt.; 20 cts. per 
oz.; 60 cts. per } lb. 

3329 Dreer’s Collection of a packet each of 10 above climbing 
sorts, 40 cts. 


$1.25. 
3320 Finest Mixed. Tall or climbing varieties. Per pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25. 


Lobb’s Climbing Nasturtiums 


(Tropaeclum Lobbianum) 


These are shorter jointed than the tall Nasturtiums. They 
are especially rich in red shades; flower even freer, grow 
to the same height and are very desirable. 


3244 Brilliant. Geranium scarlet. Fine. 


3247 Firefly. Deep cadmium yellow, spotted cardinal red. 
Striking. 


3252 Golden Queen. Pure golden-orange. 
3248 Lucifer. Intense dark scarlet, dark foliage. Very rich. 


3253 Princess Victoria. Creamy white, with fine con- 
spicuous ruby-rose blotches. 


to almost a cream color. 


3255 Roi des Noirs (King of the Blacks). Deep velvety garnet; very 
rich, dark foliage. 


3256 Rose Queen. Fine carmine rose. 


i Price. Any of the above, 5 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. 
per + lb. 


3259 Collection of a packet each of above 10 varieties, 40 cts. 
3258 Collection of 1 oz. each of above 10 varieties, $2.00. 


3260 Finest Mixed. Lobb’s, 5 cts. per pkt.; 15 cts. per oz.; 50 cts. Lae S&S 
per 3 lb.; $1.50 per lb. DrEER’S SUPERB NASTURTIUMS 


Our mixtures of Nasturtiums are made up out of the best named sorts, insuring a large 
number of colors. 


100 


Dreer’s Perfect Pansies 


Pansies are too well known to require any description, as 


they are favorites with all. For best results you must start 
with a good strain. The finest Pansies are, as a rule, shy 
seeders, which accounts for the difference in the price of the 
various mixtures offered. 


Pansy seed germinates and the plants grow 
more freely in the cool, early days of spring, and 
for summer-blooming should be sown by the 
latter part of April, or early in May, in the 
vicinity of Philadelphia. A soil containing a 
proportion of leaf mould, well enriched with 
_ well-decayed cow manure, will be the most 
satisfactory for the growing of this flower, and 
it should be well dug and made fine and level. 


Sow the seeds in drills, covering them not more 
than four times their diameter and firming the 
soil well above them. The seeds germinate in 
from eight to twelve days, and should not be allowed 


newspapers will prevent this and hasten somewhat the 
period of germination. 


As soon as the plants are up and large enough to handle, they should 
be thinned out or transplanted to stand nine inches apart in the 
rows. Thorough cultivation should be given from the start, as 
Pansies will not thrive when obliged to share the beds with a mass 
of weeds. 


It is a mistake to plant Pansies in the shade of a tree or buildings. 


far better, and Pansies so planted are free from the long, straggling 
branches which produce few and inferior flowers. During dry weather 
the bed should be watered daily. 


RoyaL ExuIsit1ion Pansy PANSIES IN MIXTURE 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 
3510 Dreer’s Royal Exhibition. This is our finest 3512 Cassier’s Giant. A grand mixture of the finest 
mixture, both as regards size, texture and colorings. hlotched varieties; splendid in every way, being large 
Special packets of 2000 seeds, $1.50; regular packet....$0 50 in size and rich in coloring. 4 0z., 75 cts............. $0 25 
3514 Dreer’s Premium. This mixture comprises a large 3517 Mme. Perret. A beautiful strain, which originated 
number of colorings, and is intended to supply the want with a French specialist; flowers of large size, borne 
of a first-class mixture at a moderate price. 4.0z., $1.00 25 very freely in great diversity of colors, especially rich in 
3516 Masterpiece (Frilled Pansy). Petals conspicuously red and wine shades. 4 0z., 75 ctsS...........:--+---- 25 
curled or waved. The range of color is very extensive, 3513 Giant Parisian. Of very large size and containing 
the rich, dark, velvety shades predominating. } oz., a great many fancy colors. }o0z., 60 cts............. 15 
S100 rage als te alae are ae ee ee CRT eS 25 | 3515 English Finest Mixed. { 0z., 50 cts............. 10 
3500 Giant Trimardeau. All colors. Per + 0z., 50 cts... 10 |- 3520 Good Mixed. All colors. + oz., 40 cts............ ~ 10 


GIANT TRIMARDEAU PANSIES 
We have discarded the ordinary Pansies in separate colors in favor of this type, which produces very large flowers, plants of strong, 
robust growth, and well adapted to the trying conditions of our climate. 


PER PKT. __PER PKT. 

3481 Giant Adonis. Lavender blue................ ...$0 10 | 3491 Giant Lord Beaconsfield. Deep purple violet, 
Shading toswhites-eereeeerr eter Ge ieee ee ei $0 10 
saoeg cua Cardinal Richired pie popegeo! LY) 3496 Giant Snow Queen. Pure snow white........... 10 
3488 Giant Golden Queen. Bae ae pelle Snvonee ee 10 | 3497 Giant White. Pure white, with purple eye........ 10 
3493 Giant Royal Blue. Rich, royal blue............. 10 | 3498 Giant Yellow. Rich yellow, with dark centre..... 10 


3499 Collection containing a packet each of above 8 sorts, 60 cts. 
TUFTED PANSIES, OR VIOLAS 
While the flowers of the Tufted Pansies are not so large as the rewulay’ type, yet they bloom so freely that they are superior to pansies 
where effect is wanted, the colors being particularly clear and-distinct; they also bloom for a longer time. Seed sown in April produces 
flowering plants by June, and from then on until frost they are a sheet of bloom. 


PER PKT. PER PKT. 
4401 Papilio (Butterfly Violet). Lovely violet-lilac.:...... $0 15 | 4405 White Perfection. A fine pure white............ $0 15 
4402 Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow........... 15 | 4410 Bcd A splendid mixture of the best varieties. 
4403 Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue............ 15 FOZ! 1 SUCES ep eid Rc a Ne Re ee ear 10 


The Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas offered with other Specialties on pages 52 to 62 are up to date in every way 


to dry out during this period. Covering the seed bed with. 


An open exposure, where the wind has a free sweep over the bed is 


For outdoor decoration, porch or window boxes few plants 
equal the Petunia in effectiveness. They commence flowering 
early and continue a sheet of bloom throughout the whole 
season until killed by frost; easily cultivated, only requiring a 


good 


and transplant to the open in May. The Single Bedding kinds 
can be sown out of doors in May. We have long been Fe 
cel-:rated for our magnificent strains of both the large- 
flowering single and double varieties, which we endeavor 

to improve each year by careful selection and hybridi- 

zation. 


Large-flowering Single Sorts | 


3580 


3575 


3576 


3577 


3578 


Large-flowering Double Sorts 


In 


lings 


the finest double flowers. : s 
Dreer’s Superb Double-fringed. Saved from our BALcony PETUNIAS 


3590 


3587 


PETUNIAS 


scil and sunny position. It is best to sow them indoors 


é 


Dreer’s Superb Large-flowering Fringed. 


Our own saving from the finest flowers; of very to 
large size and beautiful shape; deep-throated eS . 
and of varied and brilliant colors, and beauti- per pxrt. 
Aulyatrim eed eevpe ster eter ee iclces alo ic//-j cher loin lo icl )aae -$0 25 
Purple Prince. A large flowering, rich velvety, 

purple violet variety. 3 pkts., $1.00............ 35 
Giant of California. Flowers very large, in 


great variety of colors and markings, with deep 
wy ellowathroatsmrgrers sis cisisgsrsieis atc cleisjeiee see cle e's 35 
Ruffled Giant. Flowers of extraordinary size 
and substance, and distinguished from the large- 
flowering fringed section by the deep fluting, giving 
it the appearance as if artificially ruffled......... 35 
Fringed Ruffled Giant. This differs from the 
preceding in having, in addition to the ruffling, a 
very fine fringed edging, making a very handsome 


growing Double Petunias from seed the weaker seed- 
should be carefully saved, as these usually produce 


own unrivalled collection; will produce a large per- 


centage of double flowers of the i Balcony Petunias 


largest fringed varieties in bright 


colors. Per 500 seeds, $1.25...$0 50 A splendid large and free flowering type either for window boxes, vases, hanging 
baskets, etc., the flowers average 3 inches across and make a very effective display over 


Double Large - flowering. 
Beautiful varieties in mixture. 


This is grown for us by a Euro- 
pean specialist. Per 500 seeds, sosoeBaleony: Blue. 


along season. (See cut.) 


DREER’S SUPERB DOUBLE-FRINGED PETUNIA 3570 Fine Mixed. Good bright colors. + 


We show in colors and offer on page 57 six lovely Annual Larkspurs 


Velvety indigo blue............ 
3556 Balcony Rose. Brilliant rose-pink; very effective 
3557 Balcony White. The pure white form 


3558 Balcony Crimson. Rich velvety crimson 


A packet each of the above 4 Balcony Petunias for 60 cts. 


Single Bedding Petunias 


All of the following are wonderfully effective in beds, borders, window boxes, etc. 
3560 General Dodds. Rich crimson garnet. +# 0z., 50 cts.....0..02.2.0 00000 
3562 Snowball. Pure satiny-white. 4 oz., 50 cts 
3563 Violet Queen. Rich velvety violet blue. 


3564 Howard’s Star. Rosy-crimson with a clearly defined five-pointed star of 
blush=white:s 2:022, 50! CES. civic uceve see mice eeeere ia ote Ohare Clad ola ou taeteuc aibistopeie ieee 


PROVAS ONC B AR ohn On Seraaeae 


3565 Rose of Heaven. A very effective rich and brilliant rose colored variety. 


3566 Rosy Morn. Soft rose-pink with white throat; very dainty. } 0z., 50 cts... 
3568 Collection of a pkt., each of above 6 Bedding Petunias.._............... 
3569 Collection of } oz., each of above 6 Bedding Petunias 


3567 Striped and Blotched. A good strain of the small-flowering type; beauti- 
fully striped and blotched flowers; fine for massing; } 0z., 50 cts 


102 


PHLOX DRUMMONDI 


The annual Phlox is a native of Texas, and is known as ““Texan 
Pride.” It occupies a first place as a garden annual, being one 
of the most brilliant and at the same time one of the easiest and 
most satisfactory plants which can readily be grown from seed. 
It will grow and thrive in any kind of soil if given a sunny position, 
but prefers a light, rich loam. Seed may be sown in the open 
ground any time after danger from frost is past, and in a few weeks 
they are a sheet of bloom, remaining so until frost. They may be 
used in a variety of ways, such as a carpet to beds of Roses, in 
boxes, vases, etc.; but it is when grown in masses, in beds 
or borders, that they show to best advantage. f Bas 


Select Large-Flowering Sorts > \ 
(Phlox Drummondi Grandiflora) a: 
This is the finest type, having the largest heads of blooms FE 
as well as the largest individual flowers, of strong, sturdy @ 
growth, attaining a height of about 15 inches. 
PER 14 0Z. PER PKT. 


3601RSnowaw Nites eee eee eee $0 50 $O 10 
$6027 ShellpPin kee ee ee 50 10 
3603) DeeprROSCm earsat eee eae 50 10 
S604 Brig htiscavlety-cea- see. 10 
3605 oRichiCrimson' ee eae eee 50 10 
3606 (Primroserata nea oe ee 50 10 
3604S Ot ilachies ere ee a eens 50 10 


3619 Collection of pkt. each of the above 7 colors for 50 cts. 

3620 Choicest Mixed, Large-flowering. Contains all 
of the colors noted above as well as a great many others 5 »*> wf'S E 
and makes a very showy bed or border. + 0z., 40 cts.; DREER’S SELECT LARGE-FLOWERING PHLOX DRUMMONDI 
Oy AEN D hee AG Rao MAC ANE ORGGAD pom Oe oan ees 10 


Star Phlox ©. Cuspidata) 


PER PKT. 
3640 Of dwarf habit, with very pretty star-shaped flowers. A novel variety; 
mixed’ colorss)=410Z5740)ctSeee eee ee eee Sea ite eae $0 10 


Hardy Perennial Phlox ©. Decussata) 


3641 Hardy herbaceous perennial and quite distinct from the varieties of Phlox 
Drummondi offered above, which are annuals. The seed we send out has 
been saved from our own unrivalled collection, and is supplied in mixture 
only... 2 \pkts:25) Ctshsse See tic= celsiere ccisusren tess uaneeelotrooe mente eee 15 


Pentstemon (Beard Tongue) 
Highly useful and attractive perennials in the hardy border. 


3532 Gloxinioides ‘‘Sensation.’’ Asa bedding plant this takes rank with 
the Petunia, Phlox, etc. It grows about 2 feet high, every branch being a 
spike of large, Gloxinia-like flowers in a very wide range of bright colors, 
including rose, red, carmine, cherry, pink, lilac, purple, etc. 2 pkts.,25 cts. 15 


3533 Barbatus Torreyii. Spikes of brilliant coral red, very effective; 
June to August;+3 to\4;feet... eee eeeee rere eee eee EE eee EEE Eee 10 


3540 Mixed. A great variety of kinds and colors........................ 10 


Physostegia (False Dragon Head) 


3651 Virginica. One of the prettiest hardy perennials, and gaining in popu- 
larity as it becomes better known. It forms dense bushes, 3 to 4 feet high, 
bearing freely during the summer months spikes of delicate pink tubular 
flowers'notunlike'a)gigantic/heatherseceeae seer ee eee eee 15 


3652 — Alba. A pretty white-flowered form of the above................ 15 


Books on Horticulture 
We offer on the inside of the back cover of this catalogue a 


very complete line of the best and most helpful books on horti- 
cultural and kindred subjects. 


SEY 
PENTSTEMON ‘‘SENSATION”’ 


Do not fail to try a collection of our Famous American Asters. See Specialties, pages 52 to 62 


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PHYSALIS FRANCHETI (Chinese Lantern Plant) 


Physalis 


(Chinese Lantern Plant) 


PER PKT. 


3646 Francheti. An ornamental plant, form- 


3671 


ing dense bushes about 2 feet high, produc- 
ing freely its bright orange-scarlet lantern- 
like fruits, which can be 
cut and dried for winter 
bouquets; highly interest- 


Polemonium 
(Jacob’s Ladder) 
Coeruleum. Popular hardy peren- 
nial border plant, with bell-shaped 
bluish-purple flowers nearly 1 inch 
across; 2 feet; May to July..... ais 10 


PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUM 


Showy, early spring, free-flowering plants, 
fine for either pot or outdoor culture; 
hardy perennials; 9 inches. 


3677 Invincible Giant. Un- 
doubtedly the finest strain in 
cultivation, containing all 
colors from purest white to the 
richest crimson. 5 pkts., $1.00...$0 25 


3680 English Mixed. A fine grade; “ es 
allKeolors ays scite testes oie wceitts cs 15 “PoLEMONIUM 


Platycodon 


(Balloon Flower, or Japanese Bellflower) 


One of the best hardy perennials, producing very showy flowers during the 
whole season. They form large clumps and are excellent for planting in 
permanent borders or among shrubbery; easily raised from seed, which begins 
blooming in August if sown outdoors in April. (See cut.) 


PER PKT. 
3663 Grandiflorum. Large steel blue flowers. + oz., 40 cts....... $0 10 
3664 — Album. Pure white variety. + 0z., 40 cts................ 10 


3662 Mariesi. Large, open, bell-shaped flowers of a rich violet-blue; 
plant dwarf and compact. 4 02., 60 cts........ 0c. cece eecerpee 10 


3661 Japonicus Fl. Pl. (Double Japanese Bellflower). Large, glossy 
deep blue flowers. The inner petals alternate with the outer ones, 
giving the flower the appearance of a ten-pointed blue star. 2 pkts., 
DORCES Hee arty eer isla ie veuerel oleretet lei oiela seis eusie eialeraeiisiee cists 15 


Potentilla (Cinquifoil) 


Charming hardy perennial plants for the border, with brilliant single 
or double flowers, mostly in orange, red and crimson tones, that are pro- 
duced in profusion from June to August; 
succeeds in any soil; 18 inches. 
3775 Double Hybrids. Allcolors.... 25 
3776 Single Hybrids. Many colors... 15 


Pueraria 
(Japanese Kudzu Vine) 


3835 Thunbergiana. To ‘this 
must be awarded first place 
as the fastest growing hardy 
climbing plant. It will grow 
8 to 10 feet the first year 
from seed, and after it has 
become established there 
seems to be no limit to its 
growth, 50 feet in a single 
season being not unusual.” 
Its foliage is large, and covers well; 
it bears small racemes of rosy- 
purple, pea-shaped blossoms towards 
the close of August. A splendid 
subject for covering permanently 
verandas, dead trees, etc. 4 0z., 20 


POLYANTHUS 


Polyanthus 


(Primula Elatior) 


PER PKT. 


Every flower garden should include the Shirley Poppies. See page 104 


104, 


MIAMI PE LIABLE FLOWER SEEDS MaUAUARIiU 


a POPPIES 


Annual Poppies should be sown as early in the spring as possible 
where they are to remain, as they do not stand transplanting. Sow 
very thinly, preferably in cloudy weather or after a shower, barely 
cover the seed, press down firmly and they will come up in a few 
days. If they come up too thickly they must be thinned out to stand 
3 to 4 inches or more apart if you wish best results. It is well to 
make several sowings at intervals to keep up a succession of bloom. 


If picked just before expanding the flowers will last several 
days. It is also advisable to pick the old flowers as soon as 
fallen, which will lengthen the blooming season quite a while. 


) Single Annual Poppies 
3 PER PET. 
B 3695 Shirley Wild-Rose Pink. This beautiful variety 
a is a selection out of the Shirley Poppy, and which 
comes almost one hundred per cent true from seed; in 
color a uniform bright but soft Wild Rose pink, a colon 
that appeals to everyone and which makes a charming bed, > 
and of special value for cutting. } 0z., 30 cts.; 0z., $1.00..$0 10 


3685 Admiral. A single peony-flowered variety of surpassing 
beauty, having large, smooth-edged flowers of glistening 
white, with a broad band of brilliant scarlet round the top. 
‘These two colors form a striking contrast, and when planted 
in groups produce a magnificent effect. } oz., 20 cts....... 10 


3686 Charles Darwin. Remarkable for the unique color of 
its large, smooth-edged flowers, being a striking rich dark 
purple; with a velvety black spot at the base of each petal. 
A dense wreath of white anthers produces a fine contrast 
with the extraordinary color of the flower. + 0z.,20 cts... 10 


3687 Dainty Lady. Immense flowers 4 to 5 inches across, 
of a charming mode shade of rosy mauve, with a large 
dark metallic blotch at the base of each petal. 40z.,20cts. 10 


DREER’S SELECT SHIRLEY POPPIES 


PER PKT. 

3688 Danebrog, or Danish Cross. Very showy variety, pro- 

ducing large flowers of brilliant scarlet, with a silvery white 

spot on each petal, forming a white cross, which is nicely 
shown in the illustration on this page. 3 0z., 20 cts.......- $0 10 

3691 American Legion. A greatly improved English Scarlet or 

j Flanders Poppy with very large flowers of dazzling orange 
scarlet: 3 Okcts™ pete OZeeiiceeniclcia elec eieeir 10 

3693 King Edward. A new variety of gorgeous coloring, being 

a deep scarlet, shaded crimson-red each petal marked with 

a large black blotch for half its length from the base, against 

which the yellow anthers stand out in bold relief. The plant 

_ grows 24 feet high, and produces its very large flowers with 
greatireedom=. 402-52 0 CtStmverysieein cic seiner ettomicieret: 10 

3692 Tulip Poppy (Papaver Glaucum). One of the most brilliant; 

the flowers are 3 inches across and closely resemble the 


brilliant Scarlet Gesneriana Tulip; 2 feet. Per } oz., 30 cts... 10 
3697 The Bride. A beautiful large, pure white. 4 0z., 20 cts.... 10 
3698 Virginia. Large, beautifully fringed flowers of pure white, 

edged with soft pink; exquisite when cut. }oz., 20 cts..... 10 


3699 Collection of a packet each of the above 10 single varieties. 75 
3696 Dreer’s Select Shirley. This is an unusually choice strain 

of these charming Poppies, and is, we feel sure, better than 

any heretofore sent out. The artistic flowers are mostly single, 

but occasionally semi-double, and range in color from the 

purest snow-white through all the delicate tints of pink, rose 

and carmine to the deepest crimson and blood-red, with a 

liberal sprinkling of the newest salmony shades, while many 

flowers are daintily edged and striped; in fact, so varied are 

= they that scarcely any two flowers are exactly alike. { 0z., 

OS GIELS Cry (Sis noconoaccenncoHuesaaoUKGooDODObUbS 10 : : E é 
3700 Single Mixed. Annual sorts. Oz., 25 cts.............4% 5 DANEBROG, OR DANISH CRoss Poppy 
ero EE eee 

Poppies are continued on pages 105 and 106 


~ DOUBLE ANNUAL 
| POPPIES 


The same culture as given at the top of the preceding page 
should be followed in the case of the double-flowering annual 
‘sorts. They make a gorgeous showing during their flowering 


| period, and are largely used for beds and borders. 
PER PKT. 


| 3711 American Flag. Beautiful variety; flowers 
very large and double, snow white, bordered with 
scarlet... Per 02.,. 30: cts... 00-2 ceeee + eho kO) 


| 3712 Fairy Blush. Very double flowers of pure 
white, elegantly fringed and tipped with rose. 
IPEEHO7 3 UICESSEALrisiehety clad ie slain Mee ceciel= a sve 10 


| 3713 Golden Gate. Comprising an infinite variety 
of semi-double and double flowers in the greatest 
variety of colors. Per oz., 30 cts...... £9 SLES Oe 10 


| 3714 ‘‘Mikado.’’ (Lhe Striped Japanese Poppy). 
This beautiful Poppy is very distinct in character 
and color. The flowers are brilliant scarlet and 
white, with elegantly curved petals, like a Japanese 
Chrysanthemum. Per oz., 30 cts...... PHS GCN BONE 10 


3715 White Swan. Immense double flowers, beauti- 
fully fringed and of purest white, of the same dwarf 
habit as Cardinal and Shell-pink. Per oz., 30 cts.. 10 


3716 Cardinal. A splendid dwarf variety of the car- 

~-- nation-flowered type, growing about two feet high 

and bearing large globular, fringed flowers of an 
intense cardinal red. Per oz., 30 cts.......--.--- 10 


3717 Shell-pink. Similar in every way to Cardinal 
and White Swan, except color, which is a soft 
sea-shell or chamois-pink. Very dainty. Per 5 af Se 
OZ HES OMICES TAM eet Rice een she eh te oelsilogebetaicueder-eeyaietier 10 Teen PEONG FLOWERED “POPELES 


PER PKT. 


3720 Carnation Flowered. Splendid double- 
fringed flowers; mixed colors. (See cut.) Per 


3730 Peony Flowered. Large, showy, double 
globular flowers, resembling a double Peony; 
mixed colors. (See cut.) Per oz., 25 cts...... 5 


3719 Collection of 6 distinct colors. 
Double Carnation flowered...... 30 


3729 Collection of 6 distinct colors. 
Double Peony flowered......... 30 


Iceland Poppies 


(Papaver Nudicaule) 


While these are hardy perennials, they flower the. first 
year from seed, blooming almost as quickly as the annual 
sorts. They are of graceful neat habit, with bright green 
fernlike foliage, formed in tufts, from which issues slender 
stalks about 12 inches high, bearing their brilliant flowers 
in endless profusion; most useful for cutting, for which pur- 
pose pick when in bud, and, if the seed pods are picked off, 
continue in flower the entire season. They remain evergreen 
throughout the winter, coming into bloom early the following 
spring. 


3733 Bright Yellow..............-. +e eseeee reese $0 10 
3734; Pure: WHC. sf cnc elie ieee oS Se ers «Ri gay sists 10 
3736 Orange Scarlet............. 0. eee e eee eee 10 
3740 Finest Mixed. All colors. {0z., 50 cts....... 10 


3738 New Hybrid Iceland. The latest development 
in this lovely species, varying in color from sulphur 
yellow through different shades of orange to cham- 
ois and salmony-rose, some of which are very 


DouBLeE CARNATION FLOWERED POPPIES SELUKAME «cys, e.42 Soa tee Sais he oes ees tet at ade come etate 


The Hardy Perennial Large Oriental Poppies are offered on next page 


IELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS 


ORIENTAL Poppy 


Portulaca 
(Sun Plant) 


One of our showiest annual plants, 
of easy culture, thriving best in light 
loam or sandy soil and exposed 
sunny situation; the flowers are of 
the richest colors. Fine for massing’ 
in beds, edgings or rock-work, and 
frequently used to sow broadcast 
over sunny banks, etc.; in any case 
it is well to mix the seed with three 
or four times its bulk of dry sand or 
soil, wlifeh permits an even and easy 
distribution of the seed; 6 inches. 


3770 Single Mixed. All colors. Per 
BiOZe LZ ORCtSYs OZ: BI ORCLS Serer nel) Ee ee 


3769 Collection of a pkt. each 6 single distinct colors, 40 cts. 


3760 Double Mixed. A large percentage of the flowers will 
come perfectly double, of the most brilliant scarlet, crimson, 
white;ryellowsetcsa-. ozs) 7 5icts!;1 07-1 $2.50... ni eee 


3759 Collection of a pkt. each 6 double distinct colors, 75 cts. 
Pyrethrum 


P. aureum is the well-known Golden Feather so much used for 
edging, carpet bedding, etc., while the others are most attractive 
hardy plants. 


3841 Aureum (Golden Feather). Yellow foliage. Per 1} oz., 


3846 Hybridum, Single Mixed. Hardy perennial, bearing 
large Daisy-like flowers, ranging in color from white to 
deep red, with bright yellow centres; blooms in May and 
June, and again in the fall; and is one of the most graceful 
and long-lasting cut flowers. (See cut on page 107). Per 


POZE WON Ct Sect ler ety yA tint te tee = Rye Rr 


3847 Hybridum Grandiflorum. A large flowering form of the above; 
P1OZ HSI OO seca tere reper eat 


mixed colors. 
3845 Hybridum FI. Pl. 


SINGLE PorTULACcAS 


PER PKT. 


Seed saved from the finest double flowers; 
only a small percentage can be expected to come double the first 
Year; mixed colors:aisifect cy eee eee eee 


Hardy Perennial 
Oriental Poppies 


Oriental Poppies should be sown in early spring in the open 
ground as soon as it is fit to work. The plants disappear during 
July and August, appearing again as soon as the weather gets 
cool. When this fall growth starts is the time they should be 
transplanted to their permanent flowering quarters. It is well 
to mark the places they are planted with a stake to insure the 
roots against distrubance during their annual testing period. 


PER PKT. 
3747 Orientale (The Large Oriental Poppy). A charming 


summer-flowering hardy plant, producing numerous 
leafy stems about 2! feet high, with large orange 
scarlet flowers; having a conspicuous black blotch on 

each petal, exceedingly showy. 1 oz., 40 cts......... $0 10 
2 


3741 — Oriflamme. A 
gorgeous orange-scar- 
let; very large.... 15 


3744 — Princess Vic- 
toria. A beautiful 
salmony pink...... 15 


| 3750 Oriental Mixed 
Hybrids. Saved 
from a large number 
of named sorts, em- 
bracing all of the col- 
Om HOA, WNC. 5, 16 


Iceland Poppies 


This charming class of hardy 
Poppies is offered on preceding 
page. 


10 


10 


25 DousLE PorTULAcASs 


For Novelties and Specialties, see pages 52 to 62 


/ENRY ADDREER 


Primula (Primrose) 

The charming and beautiful Chinese Fringed Primrose and 
Obconica varieties are indispensable for winter or spring deco- 
rations in the home or conservatory. They are one of the most im- 
portant winter blooming pot plants. The seed we offer is of the 
highest merit, and has, as usual, been saved from the best strains. 
Florists and others report that they have never seen finer flowers 
than those produced from our seed. Sow in March, April or May. 


Dreer’s ‘‘Peerless’’ Chinese Primroses 
An extra choice free-flowering strain, flowers of largest size and 


beautifully fringed. PER PKT. 
3785 Peerless White. Pure white.................... $0 35 
SST PIN Ke OOltupinlens ae aan nes tise sctescisisieiess sie coe 35 
3783 — Scarlet. Rich scarlet...................000005 35 
3786 — Crimson. Rich luminous crimson.............. 35 


A packet each of the above 4 sorts for $1.00. 
3800 Peerless Mixed. This mixture contains nothing but 
the finest fringed large-flowering sorts, and cannot fail 
to give entire satisfaction..................00ee eee 25 
3791 Giant Flowering. This magnificent strain is quite 
distinct, being of more robust growth and producing 
immense trusses of extra large, finely fringed flowers 
in many new and novel colors; as a pot plant for the 
house or conservatory this is unequalled. 3 pkts. for 
SOOM ee Mey eure ates oceans Uaelete el ier sla ia eee e 35 
Primula Obconica 
These are of the easiest culture in greenhouse or light window of 
dwelling house, flowering abundantly and continuously with little 
care, and should be sown during the spring in good porous loam. : j 
They will not germinate well in any compost containing peat or DREER’S ‘PEERLESS’? CHINESE PRIMROSES 
leaf mould. To develop the colors to the highest degree, grow in 
heavy soil, and at a temperature as near 60 degrees as possible. 


The Grandiflora varieties are the freest flowering, but lack the Various Primroses 
very large individual blooms of the newer Gigantea type. PER PKT. 
3811 Obconica Gigantea Kermesina. Rich crimson. .$0 25 rs 3824 Kewensis. This variety is 
3812 — — Rosea. Pure rose color............ 5 : : 

aoe. 0) eh epehellep esl ey etlelel\v. ers t att t th pl 
3815 — — Mixed. All colors................. ae oe Be Pee al 
3816 — Grandiflora Alba. Pure white....... ie AE euow, power Poe on 
3817 — — Kermesina. Bright crimson....... long stems. It is delightfully 
3818 — — Rosea. Beautiful clear rose......... fragrant and stands well as a 
3819 — — Appleblossom. Soft pink......... h 1 
3820 — — Mixed. All colors................. See PER eo heme eres 


Malacoides (Improved Baby 
Primrose). A fine house plant, 
flower delicate lilac.......... 15 


— Rosea. A beautiful bright 
LOSE G VATICTY te ciatcieys ciapetenteecte 25 


Auricula. A well-known fa- 
vorite of great beauty; seed 
saved from splendid choice 
mixed varieties; 6 inches..... 25 


3825 Japonica (Japanese Prim- 
rose). Bright and showy flow- 


PRIMULA MALACOIDES 


: ers; borne in whorls on stems 
(Improved Baby Primrose) y 


6 to 9 inches long; mixed colors 15 


3830 Vulgaris (English Primrose). Canary-yellow, fragrant, 2 pkts., 
PAST e{ 0] ces apt PPTL 9 a SP eas Oe rere CTE 15 
See also Cowslip and Polyanthus. 


Rhodanthe (Swan River Everlasting) 
3860 A charming annual; succeeds in a light rich soil and a warm 
sheltered situation; valuable for pot culture; flowers ever- 
lastings*mixed|colorss=.1/ £60 tz. )) sven wobec er aherel sd acai eee 10 


Rosemary (Rosmarinus) 
3895 Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb, delightfully fragrant, 
flowers light blue, grows about 2 feet high, should be planted in a 


“PyretHRuM HyBripuM i zi y : i 
(Offered on page 106) warm dry situation, and given a little protection. }0z.,25cts.... 10 


High grade Sweet Peas are one of our Specialties. See pages 112 to 114 


108 


CDATYAUIS PELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS/ 


Ricinus (Castor Qil Bean) 


Ornamental plants of stately growth and picturesque foliage, with brilliant 
colored fruit, producing sub-tropical effect; fine for lawns, massing or centre 


plants for beds. 
PER PKT 


3862 Cambodgiensis. The main stems and leaf stalks are shining 
ebony. The large, richly colored foliage assumes different shades 
as the plant increases in size, so that very striking effects are 
obtaineds = 5eteet-s bh erk0z-420nCtS peer Rn eee eee $O 10 


3863 Gibsoni. Deep red foliage; 5 feet. Per oz., 25 cts........... 10 


3866 Panormitanus. Immense dark brown leaves, producing a 
fine; tropicalliefiects sberioz2oNCtS mer nie icici cise ee eee 10 


3865 Sanguineus. Blood red stalks and cluster of red fruit; 8 feet. 
FP ErsOZ eZ OMCES enya atretavalope ee relare take ofelerevercte\cinnetore tel rere ceeictereteke eTocs 10 


3867 Red Spire. A new and very 
effective variety with bronzy 
green foliage and brilliant rosy 
crimson seed spikes. 6 ft. Per 
OZ EAORCtS eterctemtariere ietererievers 10 


3870 Zanzibariensis. A distinct 
class, which surpasses in size 
and beauty all varieties. The 
plants attain great dimensions, 
presenting a splendid aspect 
with their gigantic leaves. The 
different varieties included in 


~ Ricinus ZANZIBARIENSIS 
(Castor Oil Bean) 


Rudbeckia 


(Cone Flower) 


our mixture have light and 


dark green leaves and some of 
PER PKT. 


3901 Bicolor Superba. Fine free- 
flowering annual variety, growing 
about 2 feet high; forming a 
dense bush and producing in 
great abundance on long stems 
its bright flowers. The disc is 
brown, the florets golden-yellow, 
with large velvety-brown spots at 
the base; very effective and use- 
ful for cutting. $ oz., 25 cts....$0 10 


3902 Newmani. One of the finest 
of autumn-flowering perennials, 
bearing large flowers. Bright 
orange-yellow petals surrounding 
avlarzesblackiconeasseeeeeenicee 15 

3903 Purpurea (Giant Purple Cone- 
Flower): A most interesting 
hardy perennial, producing all 
summer large, showy reddish- 
purple flowers, about 4 inches 
ACEOSS(S ake eee eee eS 


coppery-bronze, changing to 
dark green, with reddish ribs. 
The seeds are beautifully mark- 
ed Reri0z:,)251Ctse. serie 10 


3869 Collection. A pkt. each of 
the above 6 varieties, 40 cts. 


3880 Mixed. All sorts. Per oz., 


Salvia SCLAREA 


Various Salvias 
3928 Azurea Grandiflora. A hardy perennial variety, producing 
during August and September spikes of pretty sky blue flowers 
in great profusions w2itoMecte-ep cee eee eee eee eee 15 


3929 Farinacea. A perennial variety, but best grown as an annual. 
Seed sown in the open ground in May, blooming from July to 
frost. The fine light blue flowers are borne on long spikes held 
above the foliage; makes a good blue line; 2 to 3 ft............. 15 


3931 Patens (Blue Sage). In color this is as blue as the “Scarlet Sage” 
is red; unlike the latter, however, it is not useful for bedding, but 
it is a beautiful plant for the border or greenhouse; tender peren- 
HKials; 2: feet... ..cscccnisl- Cie alee ee eee ee ee eee 25 


3930 Sclarea. A beautiful and effective hardy biennial variety, 
growing 3 to 4 feet high with immense loosely arranged spikes of 
: - attractive old rose shading to white, floral leaves produced through 

SANVITALIA PROCUMBENS Julyjand August) 22; pkts3p25/ctsin-ep eae eee Eee eee 15 


The New Red Spire Ricinus is a most effective tropical-like plant 


Large-Flowering Salpiglossis 
(Painted Tongue) 


These are one of the very finest annuals, and are of the easiest culture, suc- 
ceeding in any good ordinary soil and in a sunny position. The plants grow 
from 24 to 30 inches high, and produce freely from mid-summer until frost their 
attractive Gloxinia-like blossoms in a very large and unusual range of colors. 
They are splendid for cutting, lasting well. Seed may be started indoors or in 
a hotbed about the end of March, or sown outdoors when danger from frost 
is passed and the ground is in good condition. For best results the plants should 


not be set closer than 12 inches apart. PER PKT, 
3 OT ICTIMS OM ho ese eee hay tesree te tesa conic caanals, exclopaeeecen ei been temmeTTs or eae $0 10 
53 OA Se PTLTNT OSC sscas eae eee ee eran Panta PLR, eae ai ne nea Te ris anes 10 
: eS OLA P UTP 1S: AVG GOLG ee. acete cers tate eink torse cnet sine ches tee tor 10 
Bios 3915, Roseand Gold tac ee ie Shc he ed a CAI 10 
\ 
prey B 0 1G6ascarletiand, Goldens sec c trian: soles onc or Aware esac 10 
Peso lin Wihitevand 1G olds yee ra ire a vecdcruccaieia wane wagesey eee 10 
/ 3919 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 sorts 50 cts. 
3920 Finest Mixed. All colors. 1 0z., 40cts.; oz., $1.25........ 10 
Sanvitalia 
3938 Procumbens Fl. Pl. An annual of dwarf compact growth; useful 
in masses in beds, or edges of borders, or in vases, baskets, etc. Showy 
bright yellow, double flowers; in bloom all summer............... 10 


Saponaria (Bouncing Bet) 


3911 Ocymoides. Very showy hardy perennial rock plant, producing 
during the summer months masses of small, bright rose flowers; 
QNIT CHES Ha Onecare chs ene retese nee evap Se bag n ou rent ate ey mss prea ia onde eaeeR hageg 10 
3940 Vaccaria. A pretty and useful annual variety, grows about 2 
feet high, and bears masses of satiny pink flowers somewhat like 
an enlarged Gypsophila; charming for cutting, adding grace to 
any arrangement of flowers. Several sowings should be made to 
keep up a succession of bloom. Per oz., 30 cts.................64- 10 


SALPIGLOSSIS IMPROVED LARGE-FLOWERING 


Salvia Splendens 
(Scarlet Sage) 


The Scarlet Sage has long been a favorite bedding plant, also grown for conser- 

4’ vatory decoration, bearing long spikes of flowers in great profusion from July 

to frost; seeds should be sown as early as possible either indoors or in a hotbed, 

and the young plants transferred to their flowering quarters when the weather 

has become settled and warm. May also be sown in theopen ground in May. 
For hardy Salvias, see page 108. 


PER PKT. 
3936 America. This is undoubtedly the earliest, freest and most continu- 
ous bloomer of all Scarlet Sages, and, what is still more important, 
the most uniform in habit of growth; the bushy plants do not grow over 
15 inches high, with the spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers thrown well 
above the plant, making a total height of about 2 feet; the importance 
of this uniformity will be appreciated by those who use Scarlet Sage 
forbedsiorsbordersseO pk tse POO. 22 i eccte css tie eels ceed ce ee ve $0 25 


3935 Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Beautiful bright scarlet; 3 feet. 4 oz., 
13)-CiS3b00 08.00.50 OREO IG REED OID OGIO DI On aioe era eee Ieee 10 


3932 ‘‘Bonfire.’’ This is one of the finest of the Scarlet Sages, growing 
in a compact bush 2 feet high by 2 feet in diameter. Its erect spikes 
of brilliant scarlet flowers stand clear above the dark green foliage 
and completely cover the plant. It attracts immediate attention in 
the garden, and is one of the most effective and gorgeous plants in culti- 
Val OMe erase OZ WOOL CLStee masts sieesaceaitaaters cis. 2s icv sigievsie urd esesojerevels eyeye 15 


3937 Zurich. A splendid dwarf variety, growing about 2 feet high, and is 
especially valuable on account of being the earliest to bloom, flowering 
ten days in advance of any other sort. 4 0z., 75 cts................ 20 SALvIA SPLENDENS (Scarlet Sage) 


For Novelties and Specialties, see pages 52 to 62 


110 


Scabiosa 


(Mourning Bride, Sweet Scabious, Pin-Cushion 
Flower, etc.) 


These are firm favorites with many of our customers. Seed 
can be sown any time in the spring alter danger of frost is past. 
They grow about 23 feet high, and come into bloom early in 
July, and continue without interruption until hard frost. The 
beautiful flowers in exquisite shades are borne on long stems, 
a le when cut keep in perfect condition for the best part of a week. They 
make effective borders or beds, and no garden is complete without Scabi- 
osas, especially where flowers are wanted for cutting. We offer 6 colors, 


as under: 
Large-flowering Annual Scabiosas 
PER PER 

pues ‘ V4 02. PKT. 
3943 ‘Azure Fairy. Clear lavender-blue............. $0 30 $0 10 
3944 Crimson. Rich rosy crimson.................. 30 10 
3951 Flesh Pink. Delicate tone of pink............. 30 10 
3952 King of the Blacks. Velvety black purple.... 30 10 
B0S56u OSC Lam SOltsroselcoloreeeeaeeiee ie Oee ner rianer 30 10 
2058..white. Pureswhites-ceeeeeoeceeeeeeieeeeere 30 10 


3959 Collection of a packet each of the six colors, 40 cts. 
3960 Mixed. All colors of the Improved Large-flowering. 
1a CAN OS) Cissy es OA, OO Ciboaccodccouboscundo00a0c0s 10 


Hardy Perennial Scabiosas 


3941 Caucasica (Blue Bonnet). One of the handsomest of hardy perennials, especially 
valuable for cutting, the blooms lasting a long time in water; color soft lavender-blue; 
3 feet. In order to secure flowers this season it would be best to get plants which 
should be planted as early as possible. 5 pkts., $1.00....... disie BrsieiellsveYelologieverene ee 25 

3942 Japonica. A variety from 
Japan, forming bushy plants, 
2} feet in height, and bearing 
on long, wiry stems beautiful, 
artistic, lavender-blue flow- 
ers; a fine cut flower. % 0z., 


Long-Spurred 
Columbines 


One of the finest hardy garden plants. 
LARGE FLOWERING ANNUAL SCABIOSAS See page 66. 


Scarlet Runner Beans 


3595 Scarlet Runners. A great favorite in England and Europe, not only as 
an ornamental climber, but for the delicious edible beans which succeed the 
spray of bright scarlet pea-shaped blossoms. Per lb., 45 cts., postpaid; per 
pkt., 10 cts. 


Schizanthus 
(Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 

This is one of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable, especially 
adapted to bordering beds of taller flowers and those of a heavier growth. 
The seeds germinate quickly and come into bloom in a few weeks from 
sowing. The florescence is such as to completely obscure the foliage, 
making the plant a veritable pyramid of the most delicate and charming 
bloom. The Schizanthus make admirable pot plants for the house in late { 2 
winter and early spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. SRS, € : 


3967 Dwarf Large-flowered. A new variety, forming compact 
pyramidal plants a foot high, literally covered with large, 
beautiful, orchid-like flowers in a bewildering range of color. 
ZOD WO ORES! erento aes oc Bets era ale Sete ois SE SET $0 15 


3968 Wisetonensis. A variety largely used as a pot plant for the house 
or conservatory. It is remarkably free-flowering, and presents a 
beautiful appearance with its myriads of blooms, the ground color of 
which is white, dotted with delicate rose. 2 pkts., 25 cts........... 15 


3970 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type, which forms pretty 
plants 18 inches high with fine foliage and covered with bloom through- 
outithe;summerians 1027, 72 50CtSe-nee ar ee ee ere eee errr ence 10 ScHIzANTHUus (Butterfly or Fringe Flower) 


The Candytufts and Larkspurs shown in colors and offered on pages 56 and 57 are really worth while 


[AENRY AREER: 


STOCKS 


(Gillifiower) 


The Stock is one of the most popular annuals, either for bedding or pot culture; for 
brilliancy and diversity of color, fragrance, profusion and duration of bloom it is 
unsurpassed. 


Improved Large Flowering 10 Week Stocks 


This is the leading class for bedding out for summer blooming, coming into flower 
quicker than the other types. PER PKT. PER PKT. 
4011 Blood-red............... $0 10 | 4015 Purple................... 

4013 Light Blue.............. 10 | 4016 Pure White.............. 

4014 Bright Pink............. 10 | 4017 Canary-yellow.......... 

4018 Collection. A packet each of the above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
4020 Mixed. Double large flowering. }$0z., 50 cts......... 10 


Cut-and-Come-Again Stocks 


Splendid perpetual-blooming class; sown in March or April 
they begin flowering in July, continuing till frost, and are especially 
valuable during September and October, when other flowers 
are scarce; they throw out numerous side branches, all bearing 
very double, fragrant flowers. 


4031 Princess Alice. White.................. 2. cece eee 15 
AOS OP Msa ETAT CO sie ROSE sierra ciccecelaperbece. Shajiw sys, Goeisin ie nies stele 15 
4033 Brilliant. Blood-red...:..........0. 00. ccc ete ce ces 15 
40347 Sapphire. -Darkiblues.ioc.. o... cece: ese eee e es 15 
4035 Creole. Creamy-yellow...............00:ceeeeee eee 15 


4036 May Queen. Delicate lilac............. 0.0000 c cece eee 
4039 Collection of a packet each of the above 6 colors, 60 cts. 
4040 Finest Mixed. All colors. § 02., 75 cts..........00e ee cece eee 


Early Giant Imperial Stocks 


A recently developed strain of early-flowering Winter or Brompton Stocks, form- 
ing much-branched plants about 23 feet high and having numerous spikes of very 
large, double, delightfully fragrant flowers, they are of special value as pot plants for 
greenhouse decoration and for cutting during the dull winter months; for this purpose 
seed should be sown from July to September; if sown in February or March will 


produce plants that will bloom out of doors from mid-summer till frost. 
CuT-AND-COME-AGAIN STOCKS ppp pxt. 


PER PKT. 
4043 Rose-pink. A pretty color..................005. $0 20 | 4047 Lavender. Lavender blue....................... $0 20 
4044 Fiery Blood-red. Striking..................... 20. | 4048 Violet. Soft violet purple....................... 20 
4045 White. Pure white.................00 cece eee eee 20 | 4049 Collection. A pkt. each of 6 colors, $1.00. 


4046 Golden Ball. Rich canary..............00000005 20 | 4050 Finest Mixed. 2 pkts., 25 cts................... 15 


Smilax (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides) 


3981 In many respects Smilax is the most useful, and it is 
certainly one of the most graceful climbers which 
adorns the greenhouse or conservatory; for bouquets 
and floral decorations it is indispensable. 40z.,25 cts. 10 


Solanum (Jerusalem Cherry) 


3994 Cleveland Red. A greatly improved form of this 
very useful pot plant for winter decoration. It is of 
dwarf, branching habit; leaves small and oval-shaped, 
bearing in the greatest profusion bright scarlet globular 
berries. Very ornamental; 1 foot..............000. 15 


Statice (Sea Lavender) 


Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery, 
producing all summer panicles of minute flowers, which 
can be dried and used for winter bouquets. 
3997 Latifolia. Purplish-blue flowers. (See cut.) +} oz., 
DOLCE ae icreveahayarsersuciercrels arc) yeycraynie tone ehove Gieyagctensheve iohegs 10 
4000 Mixed. Containing many sorts..............0005 10 


Stevia 


4001 Serrata. Free-blooming plants, bearing a multitude 
of fragrant pure white flowers; suitable for summer or 
STaTIcE LATIFOLIA winter blooming; largely used for cutting........... 15 


The latest introductions in Sweet Peas are offered with other Specialties on pages 52 to 62 


112 


AURIWPRDTHA BELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS Malina 


Dreer’s Select 


SWEET PEAS 


There are hundreds of both Orchid-flowered and Grandiflora varieties _ 
of Sweet Peas, many of which are practically identical and still others 
which lack either size, purity of color, vigor or some other characteristic 
which all first-class sorts should have. It would be an easy matter for 
us to greatly extend our list, but we think it best to confine our offers to 
such sorts as are really first class, and every variety we offer is entitled to 
a place in the front rank of Sweet Peas. In addition to the splendid list of 
Orchid-flowered sorts offered on the next page we also offer the best recent 
introductions of both the early-flowering and the regular type, which are 
fully described with other Specialties on pages 52 to 62. 


How to Grow Sweet Peas 

The soil for Sweet Peas should be rich and deep. A good rich loam, with 
plenty of well-rotted manure in it, is the ideal soil for raising good plants 
that will produce plenty of blooms of good substance. Considerable 
benefit has been noted from the use of Inoculating Culture. We can 
supply a special culture for Sweet Peas for 35 cts. per bottle, 
enough for any ordinary garden. They should be in a position 
fully exposed to the sunlight and air on both sides of the row. 

Much depends upon the state of the weather as to when the seed 
may be sown out of doors, but they should be sown as early in the 
season as the ground can be worked, which is usually between the 
middle of Marchand the middle of April in the latitude 
of Philadelphia. It is best to make a trench or furrow 
about 6 inches deep, in the bottom of which sow the 
seed. Cover with about an inch of soil, pressing it down 


we 


firmly. As soon as they are above ground thin out to 
2 to 4 inches apart; when planted too close they do not 
attain their full development. They should be staked 
up either with branches of brush or stout stakes on 
which wire netting has been fastened. These should be 
at least 4 feet high, and 5 feet would be better. It is 
just as well to do the staking at the time of sowing. 
During dry weather they should be watered thoroughly 
: and frequently. The flowers should be cut as often as 
possible to prevent the plants from running to seed, which would stop 
them from continuing in bloom. 
Early Flowering Orchid or Spencer 
Sweet Peas 

This new type continues to receive great attention at the hands of the 
leading hybridizers, and already nearly all colors are represented. They 
are now very popular, and in great demand by commercial florists for 
forcing under glass for Winter and early Spring blooming, but are just as 
valuable for the amateur for outdoor culture, coming into flower five or 
six weeks earlier than the regular orchid-flowered type, and if the flowers 
are kept picked, continue tc bloom over a period of nearly four months. 
We offer the following carefully selected varieties. We also offer with 
SA = - a other Specialties on pages 52 to 62 a number of the latest introductions of 

== : pS : this valuable type. 


ORCHID-FLOWERED SWEET PEAS HERCULES 4261 Early Helen Lewis, or Morning Star. Rich, rosy 
salmon. 

4252 Early Aviator. Dazzling crimson-scarlet. 4263 Early Harmony. The finest clear lavender yet intro- 
4253 Early Blanche Ferry or Christmas Pink. The most duced; flowers of largest size and nicely waved. 

popular of all; flowers pink and white. Very large and wavy. | 4268 Early Rose Charm. This is to the early-flowering type 
4254 Early Blue Bird. A splendid rich, deep blue. what Rosabelle is to the late varieties, a very large-flowering 
4255 Early All White. Largest and finest pure white. and beautifully waved bright rose. 
4256 Early Cream, or Meadow Lark. Primrose yellow. 4269 Early Rose Queen. A popular soft rose-pink forcing sort. 
4257 Early Fair Maid. The best blush-pink early variety. | 4272 Early True Blue. Rich mid-blue. 

Identical in color to the popular Elfrida Pearson. 4273 Early Zvolanek’s Rose. Rich rose. 


Price. Any of the above 10 cts. per pkt.; 60 cts. per oz.; $1.75 per ¢ lb. 
4279 Collection of a packet each of the above 12 choice varieties $1.00. : 
4277 Collection of one ounce each of the above 12 choice varieties, $6.00. 
4276 Early Flowering Orchid Mixed. A splendid mixture, containing all colors. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; $1.50 per ¢ |b.; 
$5.00 per lb. 


INOCULATING CULTURE FOR SWEET PEAS. Price, 35 cts. per bottle, enough for a large planting. 


DREER’S SUPERB 
Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas 


The best of the old-fashioned or grandiflora varieties are now quite 
overshadowed by this wonderful type, which are quite distinct, having 
large, round open flowers of extraordinary size, usually measuring two 
inches across, with wavy standards and wide-spreading wings, a very 
large percentage bearing four of these immense blossoms to the stem, 
which is long and strong, making them of exceptional value for cutting. 
All the sorts offered below have been thoroughly tested and are just as 
easy to grow as the grandiflora varieties. For list of the latest intro- 
ductions, see Novelties and Specialties, pages 52 to 62. Le 
4074 Blanche Ferry Spencer. Identical in color to 

the popular pink and white Blanche Ferry; im- 
mense wavy flowers. ~ § 

4085 Colne Valley. Lavender blue, very large Z 
flowers; strong vigorous grower. 

4083 Commander Godsall. Very rich deep violet 
blue; a rather unusual tone. k 

4095 Dobbie’s Cream. The finest and largest prim- \ 
rose-yellow. : 

4097 Doris. Brilliant orange cerise pink on a cream \ 
ground; large and nicely waved. XN 

4108 Elfrida Pearson. The finest and largest blush | 
pink. ¥ 

4114 Fiery Cross. The sensational fiery-scarlet 
variety. ( Ly 

4117 Florence Nightingale. A large and fine pure lavender; 

a great favorite. 

4122 Giant Attraction. Extra large flowers of a warm shell- 
pink with salmon suffusion. 

4121 Golden Glory. A wonderful glowing orange self, flowers large and 
beautifully waved. 

4127 Hercules. Almost identical in color to Countess Spencer which it 
has now superseded —a lively rose-pink, but larger in size. Strong 
grower. : 

4138 Ivorine. A dainty color. Ground color cream suffused with buff- 
pink. 

4143 King Edward Spencer. Bright crimson-scarlet of largest size. 
A fine variety. 

4146 King Mauve. A distinct and attractive rich deep mauve. 

4147 King White. The finest white-seeded pure white. 

4148 Lady Evelyn Byre. A most delicately colored sort, being a pale 

_ pink lightly flushed with salmon; flowers of largest size and nicely 

waved. 

4151 Margaret Atlee. The best rich pink. A giant in size and a strong 
grower. 

4172 Old Rose. A lovely old rose color, a shade that is always popular. 

4193 R. F. Felton. Exquisite, soft lavender blue with slight suffusion 
of rose. Flowers of largest size. 

4194 Robert Sydenham. Glowing orange throughout; a good strong 
grower with flowers of characteristic Spencer size and form. 

4198 Royal Purple. Rich royal purple. One of the finest and most 
distinct varieties. 

4199 Royal Scot. This is considered one of the most brilliant scarlets 
ever sent out. : 

4206 Splendour. Rich reddish maroon; very pleasing and distinct. 

4211 The Cardinal. Intense poppy-scarlet; very large wavy flowers. 


4222 Wedgwood. Bright silvery or wedgwood blue, a beautiful and 
popular color. ORCHID-FLOWERED SWEET PEAS KING WHITE 


Price. Any of the above, 10 cts. per pkt.; 35 cts. per oz.; $1.00 per + lb. 
4208 Collection of a packet each of the entire 25 varieties offered above, $1.50. 
4209 Collection of 1 ounce of each of the entire 25 varieties offered above, $5.00. 


Dreer’s Orchid-Flowered Sweet Peas in Mixture 
4230 Read what we say about this type at top of this page. They represent the highest achievement in Sweet Peas to date, and 
this mixture has been made up out of named sorts only, insuring a well balanced range of colors, and it would be impossible to get any- 
thing of higher quality at any price. 10 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per + lb.; $2.50 per lb. 


Our ‘‘Incomparable’’ collection of Sweet Peas is extra choice. See Specialties, pages 52 to 62 


114 


4051 


Stokesia (Cornflower Aster) PERIPET! 


Cyanea. This is not new, but is a rare and beautiful 
hardy perennial. The plant grows about 24 inches high, 
each bearing from 20 to 30 handsome lavender-blue corn- 
flower-like blossoms; in bloom from July till frost. One 
of the choicest subjects for the hardy border and indispens- 


able for cutting: (See cut). + oz., 40 cts............... $0 10 
4060 Cyanea Mixed. Containing a number of colors. + oz., 
Slice Ciera Senn poe can ua sooo oGbOrotOnNSodac 15 


4280 


4301 


Sweet Rocket (Hesperis) 


Old-fashioned garden plants; also known as Dame’s Rocket 
and Dame’s Violet; grows from 2 to 3 feet high, and bears 
spikes of showy white, lilac and purple fragrant flowers. 
Excellent for naturalizing among shrubbery or for planting 
in a permanent border; mixed colors. (See cut.) +} 0z., 
ZOFCtSI0Z:5) O0,CLS eer ee Roemer ieee Ov sictcee tees stcnsxcllans 10 


Tagetes 


Signata Pumila. A dwarf, compact, bushy annual 
Marigold, with beautiful, fern-like leaves, densely covered 
with flowers of bright, golden-yellow; first-class border 
plant. (See cut.) + oz., 50 cts....... ROO CERO Con 10 


Sweet Peas 


We offer below our four 
mixtures of Sweet Peas, each 
of which stand unsurpassed 
for quality in their respective 
class. 


For those who prefer to 


grow 


colors we especially recom- 


STOKESIA (Cornflower Aster) ’ { 


Dreer’s 
Mixtures 
of 


Be 


. = eee Dt = = 
Sweet Peas in separate TAGETES SIGNATA PUMILA 


mend the Newer Orchid-flowered sorts and our ‘“‘Incomparable”’ collection 
offered with other specialties on pages 52 to 62. 


4230 


4276 


4250 


4251 


Dreer’s Orchid-flowered Mixture. We put this mixture at the 
head of the list as we feel sure it meets the requirements of everyone 
including the most cr Aa), all colors are represented in proper pro- 
portions. 10 cts. per pkt.; 25 cts. per oz.; 75 cts. per tlb.; $2.50 per lb. 


Early Orchid Mixture. This contains a well balanced blend of 
the choicest early flowering sorts. 10 cts. per pkt.; 50 cts. per oz.; 
$1.50 per } 1b.; $5.00 per lb. 


Dreer’s ‘‘Peerless’’ Mixture. This mixture contains nothing but 
the finest grandiflora varieties blended with the greatest care, so as to 
produce the best color effect. 5 cts. per pkt.; 15 cts. per oz.; 40 cts. 
per 3 lb.; $1.25 per lb. 


Cupid, Dwarf or Bedding Sweet Peas 


Cupid, Dwarf or Bedding Sweet Peas. These form a line of 
emerald-green foliage a little over a foot wide and 6 inches high, and 
from June until late summer are literally a sheet of bloom; the mixture 
contains all the colors. 10 cts. per pkt.; 20 cts. per oz.; 60 cts. per + 
lb.; $2.00 per lb. 


Torenia 


4322 Fournieri. 
A very fine an- 
nual; a splendid 
plant for vases, 
hanging-baskets, 
borders, etc.; 
covered the en- 
tire season with 
a mass of bloom. 
Sky-blue, with 
three spots of 
dark blue, bright 
yellow centre... 


SWEET ROCKET 


Every garden should have a bed of the brilliant Shirley Poppies. See page 104 


15 


Sweet William (ianthus Barbatus) 


A well-known, attractive, free-flowering hardy perennial, producing a splendid 


effect in beds and borders with their rich and varied flowers. 


It is much better 


to raise new, vigorous, young plants from seed every season than to divide the old 


plants. 


4282 


4281 


4291 


4286 
4288 
4290 


4297 
4296 


2342 


4310 


PER PKT. 
Newport Pink. A distinct new color which originated in one of the 
far-famed gardens at Newport, R. I. In color it is what florists call 
watermelon-pink or salmony-rose. Strikingly brilliant and beautiful; 
the flowers are borne in massive heads on stems 18 inches high. For 
mid-season mass bedding it has no equal. It is also very effective for 
CUELIN Pape MKESS 2 ORCUS seicregorsteneey races cca te eiedeichcrsie oetete heer ner ei ce $0 15 


Scarlet Beauty. A very effective, rich deep scarlet variety, a rare 
color in hardy plants. 2 pkts., 25 cts............ 15 
Holborn Glory. This strain is a large-flowered 
selection of the auricula-eyed section, the most beau- 
tiful and admired of all Sweet Williams. The 
individual flowers and trusses are of extraordinary 
size, while the range of color, all showing a clear, 
white eye, is truly superb. { 0z., 30 cts........ roe 


Single Velvety Dark Maroon............... 10 
Single Pure White.......................... 


Single Mixed. All colors. {¢ oz., 25 cts.; 0z., 

TESS CES eet oe eRe Fee cet ate che oviedgualictier bites yo eve la. ose 10 : 
Double Mixed. All colors. +4 0z., 30 cts....... 10 
Giant Double. A decided improvement. The 


plants are of robust, bushy ‘habit, producing 
numerous stems, surmounted by immense umbels 
of full, double flowers, many of the individual 
flowers measuring over one inch in diameter. 
The colors are extremely varied. j0z.,50cts..... 15 


Latifolius Atrococcineus, Fl. Pl. (Everblooming 
Hybrid Sweet William). A brilliant crimson scarlet 
variety that is very effective in any position, and one of 
the best perennials in the list. 2 pkts., 25 cts........... 


Thunbergia 


(Black-eyed Susan) 


PER PKT. 


Beautiful, rapid growing annual 
climbers preferring a warm, sunny 
situation; used extensively in hang- 
ing-baskets, vases, low fences, etc., 
very pretty flowers in buff, white, 
orange, etc., with dark eyes; mixed 
colors; 4 feet. (See cut.) + oz., 


THUNBERGIA 


DouBLE AND SINGLE 
SWEET WILLIAM 


Tritoma 
(Red-hot Poker, 


Torch Lily) 


4330 Hybrida. The 
introduction of 
new continuous 
flowering Tritomas 
has given them a 
prominent place 
among hardy 
bedding plants. It 
is not generally 
known that they 
are readily grown 
from seed, many 
flowering the first 
year if sown early. 
The seed we offer 
has been saved 
from our own col- 

lection, which is undoubtedly the finest in this country. Of course 
for immediate results it will be better to get plants, but raising them 
from seed is highly interesting. 2 pkts., 25 cts...........0 00 eee eee $0 
Tunica 
4335 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 the margin of the hardy border; blooms the first season... . 
- Valeriana (Valerian) 
4340 Rubra, Mixed. Showy, hardy border plants; producing large corymbs 
of red or white flowers; fine for bouquets; mixed, 2 feet. 4 0z., 25cts.. 
Veronica (Speedwell) 


4376 Spicata. An elegant hardy border plant, growing about 1} feet high, 
producing long spikes of bright blue flowers in June and July........ 


Flame Flower, or 


PER PKT. 


10 


10 


Asters are one of our leading specialties. 


See Specialties, pages 52 to 62; also pages 67 to 70 


116 


MIDABIHA PELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS Moule UaRZiiLI 


Dreer’s Mammoth Verbenas 


We have been carefully selecting and improving this fine strain of 
Verbenas for years, and can recommend it as the very best procurable. 
The trusses and individual flowers are of the largest 
size; of brilliant colors, free-blooming and of vigorous 
habit. For best and quickest results seed should be 
sown early in the house or hotbed, and transplanted to 
flowering quarters in May. If sown outdoors in May, 
it blooms from the end of July on. We offer the follow- 


ing colors: 

PER PKT. - PER PKT. 
AS5 (ePiniee ees $0 10 | 4354 Striped...... $0 10 
4352 Purple...... 10 | 4355 White....... 10 
4353 Scarlet..... 10 | 4356 Blue......... 10 


4359 Collection of above 6 colors, 50 cts. 
- 4360 Dreer’s Mammoth Mixed. Containing 
2 all the colors. 4} oz., 50 cts.; oz., $1.50.... 10 


Various Verbenas 


4361 Hybrida, Fine Mixed. A splendid mix- 
ture, flowers not quite so large as our Mam- 
mo theStrain=y4207-.50lCtS* see eee eae 10 


4357 Lucifer. A new deep cardinal-scarlet 
variety of Mammoth Verbenas. 5 pkts., 
SL OO eas ajciciorers iacolerexeristel ocerson ele eee ete 25 


4366 Lemon Verbena (Aloysia Citriodora). Every 
garden should have a few plants of this fragrant 
favorite. Its pale green delightfully scented 
foliage goes well with any flower. Start indoors. 15 


ee 4365 Erinoides (Moss Verbena). This lovely variety 
produces a mass of moss-like foliage, spreading 
over the ground like a carpet, above which are borne heads of purplish-blue 
and white blossoms in lavish profusion; comes into flower in June and continues 
until frost. For beds, baskets or rockeries it is highly desirable............. 10 


4367 Venosa (Hardy Garden Verbena). This variety is largely used for bedding 
purposes. It is a strong, thrifty grower about 1 foot high, and covered from 
early summer until late fall with its bright purplish-heliotrope flowers. 7 02z., 
nlc trae Een REAnnIOS Aan dae aos o uo no pH OC OMTUUpaS ueeue as op noaada 10 


Water Lily Seeds 


We annually save a limited quantity of these at our 
own nurseries, and offer: 


PER PKT. 
= 4534 Nymphaea Tender Varie- 
es aa 2 OS ME OCl 5656000002000008 
DREER’S MAMMOTH VERBENA 4537 Nelumbium Mixed Sorts... 
Vinca (Madagascar Periwinkle, or Old Maid) — ye NL — 


Ornamental free-blooming plants with bright green shiny foliage and 
one of the most satisfactory and long-flowering bedding plants we have. 
It is best to start the seed early indoors or in the hotbed, but can be sown 
out of doors in May, or as soon as the ground is warm, they may be potted 
and kept in bloom through the winter; a fine cut flower, every bud opening 
when placed in water. 2 feet. (See cut.) ; 


PER PKT. 
4381 Rosea.. Rose darkieye:. 9... cei eee eee ene $0 10 
4382" —* Alba... White; crimson eye... ee eee eee 10 
4383) Alba Pura.e Pure whitesee eee eee eee 10 
4390), — "Mixed. ~All the!colors:. 4:0z:, 40)\ctsion- nein 10 


Wallflower 


Well-known deliciously fragrant half hardy perennials, blooming early 
in the spring, with spikes of beautiful flowers. In the north they should be 
protected in a cold frame in the winter and planted out in April. 


4415 Paris Extra Early. A beautiful single variety, which may 
be treated as an annual, flowering through the summer from 


seed sownsinispring:, 210725125: Cts eee ee eee REE eee $0 10 
4414 Goliath. A splendid single variety; flowers of a rich, shining 
red, withia-black- velvety, sheens.4-a0 tence eee Lee 10 
4420 Single Mixed. All colors. +4 z., 20 cts.; oz., 60 cts..... 10 
4430 Double-flowering Finest Mixed. 2 pkts., 25 cts...... 15 ‘ : 
4419 Collection of Single Wallflower; 6 color, 40 cts. Vinca ROSEA 


Try Helichrysum or Straw Flowers for Winter Bouquets. See page 91 


seed. 


4560 Tall Sorts. 


Xeranthemum 
(Everlasting, or Immortelle) 
4433 Annuum. One of the prettiest 
| and most satisfactory of the 
Everlastings, bearing an abun- 
| dance of bright rose, purple and 
white flowers, which are not 
only showy in the garden, but 
very useful as dried flowers in 
winter bouquets. Grows about 
3 feet high, and can be sown in 
the open ground early 
in May, growing read- 
ily in any open, sunny 
remaining in 


position 
bloom from early sum- 
mer till frost. Mixed 
colors: +4 oz., 30 cts..$0 10 


Everlasting Flowers 


2469 To meet the growing demand , 
for these for use in winter bou- 


quets we have made up a collec- 

tion containing a packet each 

of the best eight varieties. 
4 Price, 50 cts. 


ZINNIA CURLED AND CRESTED 


Wild Garden Flower Seeds 


| Under this heading we offer a mixture of the easiest and surest growing 
| kinds that can be sown broadcast, and with little or no care will produce a 
_ bright effect in places that would otherwise be nothing but a collection of 
unsightly weeds, and furnishing an abundance of flowers for cutting. In 
sowing this seed broadcast it is advisable to rake the surface of the place 
intended to be sown with a sharp toothed rake, and to mix the seed with 
5 to 10 times its bulk of dry sand or what is better wheat flour or corn 
meal, when thoroughly mixed it allows for an even distribution of the 
PER PKT. 
4550 Dwarf Sorts. Growing from 12 to 18 inches high, 30 cts. per 

oz.; $1.00 per 3 lb.; $3.00 per Ib..................005. 
Growing from 18 to 36 inches high, 30 cts. 
per oz.; $1.00 per { lb.; $3.00 per Ib.................. 


XERANTHEMUM 


4485 


4490 


4500 


4505 


4510 


ZINNIA MEXICANA PERFECTION 


DREER’S _ 
SUPERB ZINNIAS 


The most important varieties of this indispens- 
able long-flowering annual is offered on page 118; 
but the sorts offered below should not be over- 
looked, all being worth while growing. per pxt. 


4440 Curled and Crested. The petals of 
this beautiful strain are twisted, curled 
and crested into the most fantastic 
and graceful forms. The colors com- 
prise all the brilliant shades charac- 
teristic of the Zinnia. (See cut.) 
TIOZ AOUCESH At et cere t ms cate ee $0 10 


4481 Mexicana Perfection. A _ very 
dwarf variety, bearing small double 
flowers of unusual colorings; makes a 
beautiful border. (See cut.) 2 pkts., 
ZSSCES Seale ctnad sh 41. Hie SPO eee 15 


4484 Picotee. A very pretty mixture, pro- 

ducing large double fringed flowers ina 

good range of desirable colors, in the 
lighter shades each petal is distinctly tipped with maroon 
while the dark colored flowers are tipped with a light 
contrasting color, of special value for cutting when the 
unusual color arrangement can be seen to best advantage. 
ZES sf DO CUS ess avs dupe Soe ee vbetevers, 5 tr Media AVSLS wieecds opens sheets 15 


Red Riding Hood. This little gem grows but a foot 
high; of compact form and covered the entire season with 
little button-like, intense scarlet, very double flowers not 
over an inch across; as a border it is highly effective. 
BU OZER Ou CUS Pye Netay av tay EY Bene Cie ae cae ee ee 10 


Single Mixed. For bedding these are very effective, 
and are by many considered more artistic than the double- 
MOWOLIN PYSOLtS2. 11021; 20iCUSac cree scree clctrte as isle stetotere eres 10 


Tall Double. 
flowering variety; 3 feet; mixed colors. 


The old-fashioned tall-growing double- 
Per oz., 40 cts... 10 


Victory. A very distinct variety with large densely 
double quilled flowers, the colors are mostly in russet, 
orange, old rose and other autumn tints. 2 pkts., 25 cts... 15 


Zebra. A very pretty strain with striped flowers. As 
the colors vary on each plant, they present a curious as 
well as a beautiful appearance. +} z., 25 cts............. 10 


The leading varieties of Zinnias are offered on page 118 


rads EO DREER’S CHOICE ZINNIAS 


(Youth and Old Age) 

The Zinnia is one of the most brilliant, showy and satisfactory 
of annuals, and has long been a general favorites and are now en- 
joying a wide popularity not only for garden decoration but also 
for cutting. The seed can be sown early in the hotbed 
or light window and transplanted, or sown later in the 
open ground. They come into flower early in the sum- 
mer, and keep on blooming until frost. The varieties 
offered below are the most important kinds, but the 
sorts offered on page 117 should not be overlooked. 


DREER’S SPECIAL STRAIN OF 
Giant Double Zinnias 


A special strain of this grand old favorite free and 
continuous flowering annual, which produces flowers of 
colossal size, specimens measuring from 5 to 6 inches 
across being not unusual. Plants are of extremely ro- 
bust habit, attaining a height of about 3 feet and 
bearing on long strong stems numerous semi-globular, 
mostly very double flowers, making them of great 
value in large beds, borders, etc.; grown under favorable condi- 
tions they remain in bloom from early summer to late autumn. 


PER PER 
Y% oz. PKT. 
LARGE-FLOWERING = 4511 Orange King. Rich golden orange........ $0 50 $0 15 
Dwane Dovsie ZINN q 4512 Rose Queen. Deep rose...............-- SO 65 
E 4513 Purity. Pure white................0..005 50. 15 
4514 Flesh-color. A very pretty tone......... 50 15 
4515 Lemon Queen. Primrose or canary yellow. 50 15 
4516 Crimson. Deep crimson scarlet........... 50 15 
9 © 4517 Salmon. Rich salmony rose.............. - 50 15 
Dreer’s Improved Large-flowering 4519 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 7 colors, 75 cts. 

Dwarf Double Zinnias 4520 Giant Mixed. All colors. +0z., 40 cts.; 0z.,$1.25.. 15 


This we consider the best Zinnia for bedding, forming bushy, 
compact plants not over 2 feet high, and bearing large perfect 
double flowers in good clear distinct colors. The salmon-rose 
variety is especially effective and is largely used in the finest gardens ! 


in the country. PER PER 
V4 oz. PKT. 
4441 Canary. Clear yellow..........$0 30 $0 10 
4442 Flesh-pink. Delicate shade.... 30 10 
4444 Orange. Rich golden orange.... 30 10 
4445 Scarlet. Very rich............. 30 10 
4446 Salmon Rose. The most popular 
Coloriofiallyate eee eee 30 10 
4457 White. Pure white............. 30 10 


4459 Collection of a packet each of the above 
6 sorts, 40 cts. 
4460 Finest Mixed. All colors of the improved 
Large-flowering dwarf. Per 3 oz., 25 cts.; 
OZi5 LOCCES RE aaa steee a tata so Here EID Te UN seeei ae 10 


Double Dahlia-flowered 
Zinnias 

This type, the latest development in Zinnias, bears 
flowers of mammoth size and in form like a perfect 
decorative Dahlia. As the result of continued pains- 
taking care and selection the size, form and coloring 
has been much improved and we now offer 6 beautiful 
and distinct colors as well as the mixture as follows: 


PER PKT. 
4471 Canary Bird. Canary yellow................---- $0 25 
4472 Crimson Monarch. Crimson-scarlet............. 25 
4474 Exquisite. Rich rose-pink................-..... 25 
4475 iOld’Rose:_ /Old:rose: severe eee eee 25 
4476 Oriole. Orange and gold...................--0-- 25 
4477 Scarlet Flame. Fiery scarlet.............-..... 25 


GIANT ZINNIA 


4479 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 6 sorts, $1.25. RosE QUEEN 


4480 Finest Mixed. Containing a wonderful range of beauti- 
ful®colors! “Per. 0z:, (60G:310z1 92100 eee 20 


Do not overlook the Zinnias offered on page 117 


PLANT, ROOT and BULB 


DEPARTMENT 


Wee>PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE ORDERING PLANTS, ROOTS OR BULBS 


TIME OF SHIPMENT. -—All plants, whether the stock 
is seasonable or not, are forwarded as soon after receipt of the 
order as possible. Many of our customers who have facilities for 
their care, purposely order plants out of season so as to have them 
on hand when planting conditions are favorable. As we do not 
know whether you have such facilities, you should specify on the 
order when you want shipment made, if you do not wish them at 
once. 


RESERVATION OF PLANTS FOR PLANTING TIME. 
— While we try as far as possible to reserve plants on orders placed 
in advance, to be sent at planting time, it must be borne in mind 
that plants are highly perishable, and cannot be packed and 
stored for future shipment like most other kinds of merchandise. 
Weather conditions frequently interfere with making such reserva- 
tions at the time the order is received, and when Spring opens 
there is usually such a congestion of orders for immediate shipment 
that it is impossible to make reservations. Customers may rely 
on us doing our utmost in making reservations, but if we fail we 
assume no responsibility, and all advance orders are accepted on 
these conditions only. 


SAFE ARRIVAL GUARANTEED.—We guarantee the 
safe arrival of all goods sent by express or mail to points within 
the U.S. proper. Ifa package sent by express or mail is injured or 
lost we will replace it as soon as informed of the fact. Goods sent 
in any other way are solely at purchaser’s risk. Claims for damages 
must be made on receipt of goods. We do not hold ourselves 
responsible for failure after delivery of the goods in good condition. 


HOW WE SHIP. -—All Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded 
by Express, purchaser paying charges. For those of our customers 
who prefer to receive their goods by Parcel Post, we will be pleased 
to forward in this manner such Plants, Roots and Bulbs as can be 
sent in this way at the following additional cost, to cover postage 
and special packing, which must be added to the value of each 
order for Plants, Roots or Bulbs: 


5 per cent. additional to the following States: 


Connecticut, New York, 
Delaware, Pennsylvania, 
District of Columbia, Rhode Island, 
Maryland, Vermont, 
Massachusetts, Virginia, 


New Hampshire, West Virginia. 


New Jersey, 


10 per cent. additional to the following States: 


Alabama, Mississippi, 
Arkansas, Missouri, 
Florida, Nebraska, 
Georgia, North Carolina, 
Illinois, North Dakota, 
Indiana, Ohio, 

Towa, Oklahoma, 
Kansas, South Carolina, 
Kentucky, South Dakota, 
Louisiana, Tennessee, 
Maine, Texas, 
Michigan, Wisconsin. 
Minnesota, 


15 per cent. additional to the following States: 


Arizona, New Mexico, 
California, Oregon, 
Colorado, Utah, 

Tdaho, Washington, 
Montana, Wyoming. 
Nevada, 


We recommend our customers to have their orders forwarded 
by express, as our experience shows that this method is usually 
the most satisfactory, except on small packages. 


SHIPMENT BY STEAMBOAT.~—Fast lines of steam- 
boats connect Philadelphia with Baltimore, Boston and Savannah. 
This forms a convenient, cheap and safe method of transportation, 
except during severe cold weather. 


PLANTS BY RAILROAD FREIGHT. -—Shrubs, Hedge 
Plants and other dormant stock can be forwarded safely by fast 
freight lines, even to distant points. 


PAC KING.—We make no charge for boxes or packing on 
Express, Freight or steamboat shipments. The extra labor of 
packing Parcel Post shipments is included in the additional 5, 10 


and 15 per cent. cost noted above. 


PLANTING TABLE. —The table below shows the number of plants required to fill a circular bed of the dimensions given. In 
planting begin outside row—where 6 inches apart, 3 inches from edge of bed; where 12 inches apart, 6 inches from edge of bed. It is 
customary among professionals in planting a bed to set the plants somewhat closer together in the two outer rows, giving more space 


between each plant toward the centre of the bed. 


Diameter of 6 in. 12 in. 18 in. 24 in. 30 in. 
bed apart apart apart apart apart 
3 feet 28 7 
An ar 48 12 6 
Simanes 80 20 8 
6 112 28 13 7 
Tees 152 38 17 9 
(3198 200 50 23 12 
aay 256 64 28 16 

10 “ 320 80 36 20 13 
ty 380 95 42 24 16 


Diameter of 6 in. 12 in 18 in. 24 in 30 in 

bed apart apart apart apart apart 
12 feet 452 113 50 28 18 
30 oe 528 132 59 3G DD, 
M4 eas 612 153 68 39 25 
Sis ss 704 176 78 44 28 
1Gvehe 804 201 89 50 32 
Ai7e.as 904 226 100 57 36 
1S 1016 254 113 63 40 
19°.“ 1132 283 126 71 46 
AY 1S 1256 314 139 78 50 


A square bed will take about the same number of plants. For an oval bed, add length and breadth and divide by 2. For example 
an oval 7 feet long by 5 feet wide will require same number of plants as a circular bed 6 feet in diameter. 


(119) 


DREER’S SPECIALLY PREPARED 


RosES FOR THE GARDEN 


While our old customers are familiar with the high grade of Roses which we send out, we wish to direct the attention of those who 
have never planted our stock, to the manner in which these plants are prepared. All our Roses are field-grown, and in fall are carefully 
dug, planted in pots and stored in cold greenhouses or cold frames, where artificial heat is used only to exclude the most severe frost. 
Under this treatment the plants develop in a natural way, and are much superior to stock which has been forced in a high temperature 
into an unnatural and weakened growth. 


Our Roses are all strong two-year-old American-grown, budded or grafted, and while some planters prefer stock grown on their own 
roots on account of the possibility of budded plants developing wild shoots, this will rarely occur if the deep planting as directed in our 
cultural notes is followed. Much can be said in favor of budded plants, they being more vigorous, producing finer blooms, coming into 
bearing sooner, and are as permanent and hardy as those on their own roots, while many of the very finest varieties will not succeed at 
all when grown on their own roots, and preference is given to budded plants by all who have had experience with the different classes. 


CULTURAL NOTES.—We have prepared a leaflet which gives concise cultural instructions; copies free on application. We 
also offer a very good book on their culture, entitled How to grow Roses, price $2.00 per copy postpaid. 


HYBRID-TEA ROSES Novelties and Recent Introductions 


The newer Roses offered on this and the next page have been selected with great care from the introductions of prominent specialists. 
We have had the opportunity of testing these new comers, and can vouch for their high quality. 


4 


Cornelis Timmermans. A large good shaped flower sweetly scented, 
soft pink with yellow shading, very free flowering. $1.50 each. 


Diadem. A large double, sweetly scented, copper-orange, heavily 
oo 5 overlaid with salmon and red tints, very distinct. $1.50 each. 


Elsie Beckwith. Beautiful buds, flowers of ideal form, rich deep 
glowing pink on long stems, sweetly scented. $1.50 each. 


: E. P. H. Kingma. A “sport” from the popular Daily Mail Rose 
‘f a Mme. Edouard Herriot, in color a wonderful rich glowing deep orange 

a shaded apricot, the flowers are semi-double, beautiful in bud form, 
it flowers profusely and continuously. $1.50 each. 


_ Hysrip-TEA Rose, Mrs. CHARLES LAMPLOUGB 


Feu Joseph Looymans. Long and pointed buds, large full 
flowers, yellow with vivid apricot, particularly brilliant at the 
centre. Entirely distinct and novel. $1.50 each. 


Josephine Thomas. The eminent Rosarian, Captain George 
C. Thomas, selected this promising variety from a number of 
Howard & Smith’s seedlings to name after his daughter. It isa 
variety of strong, vigorous habit and produces its flowers on 
fine long stems. These are of a light orange salmon at the centre, 
the outer petals gradually shading to a cream-flesh, does not 
fade or discolor and always carries a high pointed centre of 
smaller petals. This Rose should become universally popular 
for garden decoration with good cutting value. $1.50 each. 


La Champagne. A meritorious and distinct variety of strong 
robust habit with large, long buds of beautiful shape which 
develop into good full blooms, color bright chamois, shading to 
yellow with apricot at centre and peach-blossom reflex and yellow 


base. $1.50 each. Hysriw-TEa Rose, La CHAMPAGNE 
(120) : 


/AENRY A-DREERS 


HYBRID-TEA ROSES Novelties and Recent Introductions 


—Continued 


Lord Charlemont. Flowers clear crimson, deepening to carmine D 
crimson with almost black shadings, perfectly shaped, long pointed 
buds, large and full sweetly scented flowers. Free-growing and free- / aN 
flowering, a splendid Rose of exceptional richness and beauty. $2.50 


each. fe : ‘ 
Mabel Morse. There have been a number of yellow Roses : — 

recently introduced all of which claim attention, and while in 
Mabel Morse we have a flower that is not as large 
as Souvenir de Claudius Pernet it has exceptional 
merit in color and form, producing a most beauti- 
fully shaped long bud which develops into a hand- oe 
some good sized flower of the richest golden- € 
yellow. It is a strong vigorous grower and 
remarkably free flowering, with rich, healthy, 
glossy, dark green foliage. $1.50 each. 


Margaret Horton. Long pointed buds, large full flowers, 
color deep orange-yellow, vigorous and free, sweetly scented 
A fine bedding Rose. $1.50 each. 


Mrs. Charles Lamplough. A most refined and pleasing soft 
tone of light lemon, flowers of wonderful size, depth and sub- 
stance; very sweet-scented. A vigorous grower, producing its 
splendid flowers throughout the season. $1.50 each. 


Mrs. J.C. Ainsworth. A beautiful ‘‘sport” from Mrs. Charles 
Russell, of which it is a counterpart in strong vigorous habit of 
growth, large, well-shaped buds and fine, full double, delightfully 
scented flowers, but in color it is entirely distinct from its parent, Hysrip-Tra Roser, SHot SILK 
the buds on first opening are of a beautiful peach-blossom pink, 
shading to a delicate mauve-tinted white at the edges, the 
flowers as they develop change to a lovely crimson-pink at the 
centre. $1.50 each. 


Pink Pearl. A dainty new variety from Holland which we 
feel convinced is destined to become a universal favorite if it 
had nothing to recommend it but its delicious fragrance; it is 


Mrs. Redford. One of the most distinctive and desirable Roses the sweetest scented Rose we know. In color it is a brilliant 
of recent introduction. Bright apricot-orange, one of the most rich cerise pink with the base of the petals touched with luminous 
lovely of this tone of color, an upright grower with holly-like glowing gold that lights up the flower wonderfullyparticularly in 
mildew-proof foliage. The flowers are substantially built, per- the half expanded bloom. The flowers are of medium size, full 
fect in form, very free-blooming and sweetly scented, a superb double, of perfect form and produced most profusely on plants 
bedding Rose. $1.50 each. of vigorous, healthy growth. $2.50 each. 


Shot Silk. One of the most beautiful of Alex. Dickson & Son’s introduc- 
tions of 1924, which was awarded the gold medal of the National Rose 
Society of England. Color orange-rose, overshot with golden-yellow 

and flushed soft rose, bud of beautiful shape, the open flowers 
cupped with reflexing outer petals, growth vigorous and free 
with beautiful foliage, a sweetly scented Rose of exceptional 
merit. $2.50 each. 


» Souvenir de Claudius Denoyal. Flowers rich glistening 
/ crimson-red, tinted with vermilion of enormous size of cupped 
/ form with large heavy petals, the long buds are of a brilliant 

velvety red color on rigid stems; very sweet scented. $1.50 


oS each. 


S. S. Pennock. Bright glowing cerise with yellowish shades. Large 
flowers, high centre, fine pointed buds, resembles a giant Papa Gontier, 
a splendid garden Rose. $1.50 each. 


Sunstar. Deep yellow edged, veined and splashed crimsonand vermilion, 
all colors that attract and vary in tone and intensity as the blooms de- 
velop, of medium size, highly scented. Awarded a gold medal by the 
National Rose Society of England. $2.50 each. 

SPECIAL OFFER. 
One strong two-year old plant each of the 18 novelties offered on pages 


Hysrip-Tgea Rose, PINK PEARL 120 and 121 for $25.00. 


122 


HVS SELECT-ROSES —_/ 


GENERAL LIST OF DREER’S SELECT 


HYBRID-TEA ROSES 


Under this heading we offer on this and the four pages following the World’s best Hybrid-Tea varieties, all of them sorts | 
which we have had the pleasure of thoroughly testing, and which we fully endorse and recommend to the large and small planter, which 
together with the Dreer Dozen and the newer sorts offered on pages 120, 121, and 127 to 129, forms not the longest list of varieties, 

- but what is undoubtedly the finest collection of Hybrid-Tea Roses ever offered to the Rose loving American public. 


Admiral Ward. A splendid crimson-red, shaded fiery red; it has 
large globular flowers with curved petals; its growth is vigorous; 
of desirable spreading habit, with healthy bronzy-green foliage. 

Amalie de Greiff. A desirable and attractive bedding variety, large, 
well-formed double flowers, long shapely buds carried on long stiff 
stems, in color a delicate satiny rose-tinted white. 

Antoine Rivoire. An ideal bedding Rose of large size, exquisite 
fragrance, form and coloring, soft peach flesh with deeper shadings; 
the base of the petals yellow. 

Arthur R. Goodwin. A beautiful rich-colored coppery- 
orange; ‘‘gold of ophir,”’ as a visitor called it who saw it 
in one of its stages of development; as the flower matures 
it opens to a soft salmon pink; a good, full flower, 
sweetly. scented, free and distinct. $1.50 each. 

Barbara. Bright red with yellow base, reverse of petals 
pale yellow, a splendid bedder. $1.50 each. 

Betty. Produces buds and blooms of marvellous beauty, 
particularly so in the autumn. Its large, scented 
flowers are of a glowing coppery-rose color, suffused with 
a golden sheen. ; 

Bloomfield Abundance. Not unlike Cecile Brunner in 
formation, not large, but with dainty, soft salmon pink 
flowers. 

British Queen. Large flower of good form, creamy 
white passing to pure white as it develops. 

Chateau de Clos. Vougeot. Beautiful rich flowers, 
brilliant scarlet shaded fiery red changing to dark velvety 
crimson as the blooms expand, very double, intensely 
fragrant and a perpetual bloomer. = 


Cheerful. Very distinct and interesting in formation, not unlike a 
semi-double Peony, flowers large, bright, glistening pink, illuminated 
with orange and yellow, passing to soft pink as it ages. A most de- 
sirable garden variety. . 

Cleveland. A large full flower of great beauty, color old rose and copper, 
illuminated with glistening yellow at base of petals, slightly fragrant. 


Hyprw-TEA Rose 
CONSTANCE 


Columbia. Of strong, vigorous habit and exceptionally free- 
blooming. The flowers, of good size, are perfect in form, both in 
bud as well as when fully expanded. Color a most pleasing shade 
of rose-pink and delightfully fragrant. 


Comtesse de Cassagne. Flowers of varying color, rich 
coppery pink shaded clear. rose, occasionally comes quite 
yellow, long pointed buds developing into fine large flowers. 
Growth vigorous, very sweet scented. $1.50 each. 


Constance. A free-flowering variety, producing beautiful 
long orange-yellow buds of perfect form, more or less streaked 
with crimson; as they develop they open to a full globular 
flower of golden-yellow. 


Constance Casson. Rich carmine flushed and veined with 
apricot and coppery yellow, a very attractive combination 
of colors. Large globular buds developing to exceedingly 
fine fragrant blooms. $1.50 each. 


Crimson Emblem. Flowers borne in iarge trusses, brilliant 
red, semi-double, very freely produced. 


Crusader. Large massive high pointed buds and full double 
flowers on stiff stems, fine for cutting, color a rich crimson, 
particularly good in late summer and fall. 


Dean Hole. Large silvery carmine flowers of beautiful, large, 
fine form, very fragrant. 


Dinah. Buds and open flowers rich deep crimson with darker 
Hyprrp-Tea Rose : shadings, very fragrant; a fine free-flowering bedder. $1.50 
DucHEss OF WELLINGTON each. 


Price. Any of the above except where noted, in strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 


HENRY A-DREER: 


Select Hybrid-Tea Roses 


Florence Pemberton. An excellent bedding Rose of vigorous 
habit of growth, flowering profusely throughout the season, con- 
tinuing in good shape during hot summer weather. In color it is 
a creamy-white suffused with pink; a fine bold flower with high 

> pointed centre and great depth of petal. 


Frances Gaunt. A delightful shade of apricot, 
pretty cup shaped flowers, freely produced, of 
strong vigorous growth. 


Francis Scott Key. Very large double flowers 
of a rich crimson-red; a strong sturdy grower and 
free bloomer that always attracts attention, par- 
ticularly good in the fall. 


Frank Dunlop. A free flowering brilliant deep 
rose-pink, very double and highly scented. 


General MacArthur. A well-known favorite, and one 
of the best all-around bedding Roses in our collection, 
it is one of the earliest and most perpetual flowering 
sorts; its flowers are of good form, of a warm, rich crim- 
son scarlet and delightfully scented. 


George C. Waud. A beautiful Rose with an entirely 
distinct color, a glowing vermilion with orange-red suffusion, good 
sized flowers of perfect double form, sweet scented and very free. 


Golden Emblem. A most beautiful clear yellow, occasionally 
flaked with crimson on the outer petals, wonderfully well shaped; buds 
and flowers on long stems, with rich glossy green foliage. $1.50 each. 

Golden Ophelia. Nicely shaped buds with deep golden-apricot 
centre shading lighter towards the edges, a good healthy growing 
free-flowering variety. : 

Gorgeous. Flowers large, full and exquisitely formed, of an amber 

a yellow, veined with reddish-copper, a most striking and novel color 

V. Macuin it is of strong, vigorous habit. 


| Hysrip-TEa Rose, H. 
Grange Colomb. An exceptionally free-flowering, vigorous grower. 
Color soft ivory-white, with salmon- 
yellow fawn centre; as the flowers 
mature, they gradually pass to pure 
white; a splendid bedder. 


Dorothy Dix. Pretty rose-pink, very free-flowering in large 
clusters, a good garden Rose of pleasing appearance. $1.50 each. 


Dorothy Page Roberts. A large flower of a glistening coppery- 
pink, suffused with apricot-yellow, petals of great substance. A 
good free flowering attractive garden variety. 

| Duchess of Sutherland. A strikingly beautiful Rose 

of decided merit. The flowers on long rigid stems, are large, 

full, of conical form, with a delightful sweet perfume. The 
color is novel; a delicate, warm rose-pink with lemon shading 
on a white base. 


Earl of Warwick. Entirely distinct large, full splendidly 
4’ formed flowers that come perfect under all weather condi- 
tions, color soft salmon-pink, shaded vermilion in centre. 


Edgar M. Burnett. Very large, full flowers of splendid 
form, with large flesh-colored petals tinted rose, one of the 
sweetest scented Roses in existence. 

Edith Part. A Rose with a novel and entirely distinct blend 
of color, which is a rich red with a suffusion of deep salnion 
and coppery-yellow with a deeper shading in the bud stage 
of carmine and yellow; very sweetly scented. 

Eldorado (Land of Gold). In this we have an exact counter- 
part of Miss Lolita Armour, in the large-sized flowers of 
distinct formation, vigorous growth, and _ free-flowering 
habit and fragrance, but in color it is of the golden yellow 
that is peculiar to the climbing Rose Marechal Neil, with 
the base of the petals slightly tinted red. $1.50 each. 

Elegante. Long sulphur yellow buds developing into large 
full creamy-yellow flowers, a strong vigorous grower and 
very free flowering. 

Ethel James. One of the most artistic of the single-flowering 
hybrid-teas. Very large, sweetly scented, flowers opening out 
in salver form, of a deep carmine flushed with orange; very 
free flowering. 

Ethel Somerset. A splendidly formed coral and shrimp 
pink, a strong growing free flowering sweet scented Rose of 
good quality. $1.50 each. 

Etoile de France. Vivid crimson with darker shadings 
with full rounded centre, free flowering on long stems, long 
lasting and very sweet. Hysrip-Tea Rose, Lapy ASHTOWN 


ae 


Price. Any of the above except where noted, in strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 


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Select Hybrid-Tea Roses 


Gruss an Teplitz. This is a Rose for everybody, succeeding 
under the most ordinary conditions. In color it is of the richest 
scarlet, shading to a velvety crimson; very fragrant, a free, 
strong grower and in bloom all the time. 

Hoosier Beauty. Acknowledged to be one of the best high 
colored varieties, an intense rich, dazzling crimson-scarlet, 
beautiful, well shaped long buds and good sized full flowers 
and deliciously scented. 

H.V. Machin. A gorgeous flower of large size, in color an 
intense rich scarlet-crimson, carried on rigid, sturdy stems 
with ideal foliage. A vigorous, strong growing Rose for the 
garden. 

Independence Day. An entirely distinct and novel color that 
at once arrests attention, a rich orange-apricot suffused with 
sunflower-yellow. The buds are long, very freely produced and 
delightfully fragrant. One of the most beautifully colored 
Roses of its type. $1.50 each. 

Irish Elegance. Bronzy pink buds expanding with apricot 
and yellow shades, a strong grower and always in bloom. 

Irish Firefilame. A glorious single-flowering variety, bearing 
its flowers in clusters of five or more; splendid for cutting in 
sprays in bud form. These buds are wonderfully rich in color- 
ing, a rich deep orange, splashed with crimson, opening to a 
large single flower of a satiny old-gold, shaded with ochre. 

Isobel. A lovely single flowered or five petalled variety that is 
greatly admired. The flowers are 4} inches in diameter of a 
flushed carmine and orange passing to pink, fragrant and free. 


Jacqueline. Semi-double reddish copper flowers, base of petals 
yellow, a striking and pleasing color combination. $1.50 each. 
Janet. Good shaped flowers of a golden-fawn with coppery and 

rose shades, fragrant and very free. 

Jonkheer J. L. Mock. A good bedding Rose. The fragrant 
flowers are produced with the greatest freedom on long stiff 
stems, are of large size and of perfect form, of a deep imperial 
pink, the outside of the petals silvery-rose white. 

Joseph Hill. A perfect gem and remarkably free-flowering; in 
color a lovely shade of-salmon-pink; the perfect flowers are large, 
full and double. 

Jules Tabart. Large long bud of a china rose color opening to 
large full flowers of a silvery-rose with coppery coral-red centre. 


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Hysriw-TEa Rose ( 
MMe. JuLes BoucHe WY 


Mme. Epouarp HERRIOT oR Dairy Mart RosE 

Killarney. This is the best known of Dickson’s famous Irish 
Hybrid-Tea Roses, and is one of the most popular of our garden 
Roses. In color it is a sparkling brilliant pink; the fragrant 
blooms are large, the buds long and pointed, the petals very 
large and of great substance. 


Killarney Brilliant. A sport from Killarney but more intense 
in coloring; a rich glowing shade of rosy-carmine. It is also 
larger and more double than its parent. 


Killarney Queen. Also a ‘sport of Killarney with larger, 
fragrant more double buds and flowers which are absolutely 
perfect in all stages of development, color a sparkling cerise- 
pink 

Killarney Double White. A pure white but more double form 
of Killarney, a beautiful Rose. 

Lady Ashtown. One of the best garden Roses and a fine long 
lasting cut flower. Flowers large, of a pleasing carmine-pink 
shading to a golden-yellow base, fragrant and free flowering. 

Lady Pirrie. Deep copper reddish-salmon; inside of petals 
apricot-yellow, flushed fawn and copper; an ideal fragrant 
variety admired by everyone. Very free flowering. 

La Tosca. A beautiful silvery-pink with deeper centre, large 
double flowers vigorous and free. 

Laurent Carle. Produces its large, deliciously scented, brilliant 
carmine flowers throughout the season, nearly as good in hot, dry 
weather as under more favorable weather conditions. A vigorous 
grower. 

Louise Catherine Breslau. Entirely distinct from all other 
Roses in color; the buds are coral-red shaded with chrome- 
yellow, while the expanded flowers, which are very large and 
fragrant, are of a superb shrimp-pink shaded coppery-orange 
and chrome-yellow. 

Louise Criner. Purest snow-white, with creamy centre, long 
shapely buds on good long stems, open flowers full double. 
$1.50 each. 

Lulu. A dainty and distinct Rose, with exceptionally long buds 
which in outline, remind one of the miniature or Fairy Rose 
Mme. Cecil Brunner, but much larger in size. while in color it is 
similar to Mme. Edouard Herriot, orange-red shaded with 
salmon-pink. Beautiful in bud form. 


Price. Any of the above, except where noted, in strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 


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Select Hybrid-Tea Roses 


Margaret Dickson Hamill. A magnificent Rose, its delicate 
, straw colored deep shell-like petals are flushed with carmine on 

the back, a fine bedding variety, free flowering. 

Marquise de Sinety. A very beautiful color, golden yellow 
buds and blooms shaded with bronze-red, deliciously scented. 

Mary, Countess of Ilchester. A warm crimson-carmine, 
flowers large, very double, with large, smooth, circular petals 
and delightfully scented; very free-flowering. 

Mme. Charles Lutaud. Chrome-yellow tinted with rosy- 
scarlet on the outer petals, very large, full cupped form, strong 
erect habit. 

_, Mme. Jules Bouche. While not a pure white, it being 

: 7 at times slightly tinted with blush on the reverse of the 
j petals, we consider it one of the best white bedding 

oA Roses. It is quite double, and of fine form in bud as 

J well as in the fully expanded flower; a strong grower, 

very free-flowering and fragrant. 

Mme. Jules Grolez. Worthy of a place in every garden, a 
remarkably free flowering satiny china-rose, with medium 
sized, double, long pointed fragrant flowers, very free. 

Mme. Edme Metz. A splendid profuse flowering, fragrant 
rosy-carmine shaded salmon, particularly valuable for late 
summer and fall. 

Mme. Leon Pain. Entirely distinct in color, a silvery- 
salmon, with deeper orange-yellow shaded centre, the 
reverse of the petals being a salmony-pink; flowers large, 
full and well formed; very free-flowering and a splendid 
bedding variety. 

Mme. Melanie Soupert. For delicacy in coloring it would 
be difficult to surpass this magnificent semi-double large- 
flowered variety which is especially fine in the bud form; 
in color, a charming pale tint of salmon-yellow with pink 
and carmine suffusion. 


5 eel Mrs. Edward Powell. A medium sized full double scarlet 
Mrs. Charles Russell. A beautiful Rose with large, globular: shaded crimson, very sweet and free flowering. 


Hysrw-TEa 
Rose. Mrs, 
AARON WarD 


well formed highly perfumed flowers,of a rosy-carmine,with rosy- | Mrs. Franklin Dennison. A Rose of surpassing beauty, and 

scarlet centre; it is of strong branching habit with splendid foliage. destined to become very popular; very large and full, well 

formed flowers; of porcelain-white veiled primrose-yellow deep- 

Mrs. C. W. Dunbar Buller. Warm deep rosy-carmine, large ening to ochre at base of petals. A strong, vigorous grower, 

full well formed flowers, freely and continuously produced. producing its large sweetly scented flowers in the greatest pro- 
$1.50 each. fusion. 


Mme. Ravary. A charming bedding Rose, deep nankeen- 
yellow, shading lighter as the flower expands, these are 
beautiful cup shaped form, very sweet and free. 


Mme. Segond Weber. A grand Rose in every way. 
, It is a vigorous grower, free-flowering, large, perfectly 
formed ,cup-shaped, fragrant flowers of marvelous beauty. 
In color it is of that soft tone of salmon-pink which 
appeals to everyone. 


Modesty. A delightful pale blush, a little known variety 
of unusual excellence, very free and sweetly scented, 
particularly good in the autumn. 


A 
f i 
Mrs. Aaron Ward. A remarkably floriferous variety © 4 

of strong, vigorous, but compact growth;theflowers, _ 
which are of splendid form full double, are equally 
attractive, when full blown as in the bud state; in ~. 
color a distinct Indian-yellow, shading lignter, “ 
towards the edges; under certain weather conditions 
the entire flower will sometimes come light colored, 
but it is beautiful under all color variations. 


Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell. An attractive variety 
of distinct color, that everyone likes, a delicate, soft, 
rosy-salmon, suffused with a golden sheen; flowers of 
medium size, especially handsome in half-expanded form; 
a free-flowering garden variety that should be in every 
collection. 


Mrs. Ambrose Ricardo. Very large delightfully fra- 
grant Rose of a pale pink with deep honey-yellow suffu- 
sion and exceptionally free flowering. 


Mrs. Bullen. A large cochineal-carmine shaded with 
yellow passing to carmine-lake, large moderately double ees 
flowers, very free. Hysrw-Tea Rose. 


Mrs. HENRY MoRSE 


. Price. Any of the above, except where noted, in strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 


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PINTS SELECT-ROSES fi 


Select Hybrid-Tea Roses 


Mrs. Henry Morse. One of the best pink varieties of recent introduc- 
tion. Color two contrasting tones of pink with an underlying yellow 
glow, flowers large, full and very high pointed, fragrant and very free 
flowering. $1.50 each. 

Mrs. James R. Williamson. Large, very double well-formed flowers, 
color clear ‘‘Enchantress” pink, without shading, a delightfully fragrant 
garden Rose. $1.50 each. 


Mrs. S. K. Rindge. Of strong free-branching habit of growth, 
long pointed buds, carried erect on stiff stems. Color clear rich 
chrome-yellow, which, as the flowers mature, become suffused 
with salmon-pink. The flowers are of good size, moderately 
double, and are produced freely and continuously. 


Mrs. Wakefield Christie-Miller. As a pink bedding Rose there 
is none better, and particularly so for massing. The flowers,which 
are of large size, remain perfect on the bushes for a long time, and 
are produced very freely; they are of a bright pink color with lighter 
shadings, the plant is vigorous and free. 

Nederland. A particularly good deep glowing red, splendid buds opening 
to very large well formed flowers on long stems, stems fine for cutting, 
vigorous and free. $1.50 each. 


Ophelia. A variety which has made such a record for itself that qualifies _ 
it to be classed with the very best, a Rose that is admired by everyone; 
its flowers are held erect on long stiff stems, are of perfect form, good size, 
and of a most pleasing delicate tint of salmon-flesh, shaded with rose, 
very floriferous. 

Pharisaer. Exceptionally free-flowering, producing long buds, which 
open into large, double flowers of a rosy white, shading to a pretty soft 
salmon. A fine garden Rose that never disappoints in quality or in 
quantity. 

Prince de Bulgarie. Large full double fragrant flowers of 
capital form which are produced abundantly throughout the 
season; a good reliable bedder of a silvery flesh color, deepen- TEAR 
ing to the centre with delicate salmon-rose shadings, a soft FERen yee nee DERtions 
pleasing color. j 


Premier. Brilliant rich deep pink flowers of large size and full 
form borne singly on long stiff stems, fragrant. A particularly 
good late summer and fall variety. 

Queen of Fragrance. Flowers large, double and of elegant 
graceful shape and freely produced throughout the season. 
The color is a beautiful shell-pink, tipped with silver, bright and 
pleasing. An outstanding quality of this beautiful Rose is its 
powerful and delicious fragrance. 

Red Letter Day. A glowing scarlet-red, the flowers are 

~almost single but are borne in such profusion, which with its 
brilliant color makes it a valuable variety for forcing. 

Reims. Large flowers of very regular and perfect form, petals 
round, very large, imbricated like a Camellia. Color flesh white, 
yellow at base, centre bright nankin shaded orange-apricot, 
vigorous habit and very free flowering. $1.50 each. 

“4 Sunburst. A very beautiful yellow Rose strongly suffused with 
Be orange at the centre, buds and developed flowers of good form, 
a sweetly scented. 
o T. F. Crozier. Pale yellow in bud, changing to white when 
2 fully expanded, large well formed flowers on long stems, vigorous 
and free flowering. 

Una Wallace. In color quite distinct from any other Rose, a 
beautiful soft, even toned cherry-rose without shading. In 
depth, formation, and substance it is faultless, every bloom 
coming perfect, and quite full. It is one of the freest growers. 

William F. Dreer. A beautiful Rose of the same parentage as Los Angeles, 
and which, for delicacy of coloring, is not comparable to any other variety. 
The flowers, which are similar in shape to Los Angeles, and like that 
variety, beautiful in all stages are at their best in the half expanded flower. 
These, in expanding, are of a soft, silvery shell-pink, at certain stages of 
development, a golden suffusion illuminates the entire flower. 

Willowmere. This splendid Rose is of a coral-red color, suffused with 
carmine in the bud state, and opens to a large, full, handsome flower of a 
rich shrimp-pink, shaded yellow in the centre and flushed carmine-pink 
towards the edges of the petals. 


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Hysrip-TEA Ross, 
WILLIAM F. DREER 


Price. Any of the Select Hybrid-Tea Roses offered on pages 122 to 126, except where noted in strong two-year-old 
plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 
Special Offer of Select Hybrid-Tea Roses 
We will supply a strong two-year-old plant each of the 100 sorts offered on page 122 to 126. A splendid collection for $90.00. 


“THE DREER DOZEN’ 


HARDY EVERBLOOMING HYBRID-TEA ROSES 


For many years it has been customary for us to offer under this heading only the very best and most popular, well-tried varieties 
of Hybrid-Tea Roses, with the majority of which every lover of the Rose is familiar. 

We recommend this collection for general planting to the amateur who wishes a limited number of varieties, and who is desirous of a 
supply of extra choice flowers to cut throughout the season. Those who desire a more extensive collection can select with perfect con- 
fidence any variety in our collection of Hybrid-Tea Roses. There is not one individual sort which we cannot endorse as possessing superior 
merit, all having been thoroughly tested. 


Caroline Testout. One of the most popular and valuable | Los Angeles. This is, by all odds, one of the finest Roses ever 


bedding varieties; large, full, globular flowers of bright satiny- 
rose, with brighter centre, very free and fragrant. 
The Rose that made Portiand, Oregon, famous 


as the Rose City. 


Duchess of Wellington. The most popular 
yellow garden Rose. Intense saffron-yellow 
stained with deep crimson, changing to 
a deep coppery saffron-yellow as the 


flowers develop. The flowers 
are fairly full, with large 
petals, great substance, de- 
lightfully fragrant and very 
free-flowering. 


Hadley. Beautiful,  well- 
shaped, long buds and large, 
full, perfect flowers of an 
intense, rich, dazzling, crim- 
son-scarlet shading to vel- 
vety crimson and de- 
liciously fragrant. The 
plant is of vigorous 
growth, and is conceded 
to be one of the best Roses of 
its color. 


Kaiserin Augusta Victor- 
ia. This splendid Rose 
should be in every collection. 
In color it is a soft pearly- 
white, tinted with just 
enough lemon in the centre 
to relieve the white, remark- 
ably fragrant, beautifully 
formed flowers on _ long 
graceful stems; a free, 
healthy grower. 


Hysrin-TEa Rose. Los ANGELES 


introduced. The growth is very vigorous, and produces a con- 
tinuous succession of long-stemmed flowers of a luminous flame- 
pink, toned with coral and shaded with translucent gold at the 
base of the petals. In richness of fragrance it equals in 
intensity the finest Marechal Neil. The buds are long 
and pointed, and expand into a flower of mammoth 


proportions, while the beauty of form 
and ever-increasing wealth of color is 

y: maintained from the incipient bud 
until the last petal drops. 


Miss Lolita Armour. The 
coloring of this variety is a 
combination of tints difficult 

to describe, and is ab- 
solutely distinct from 
all others. The flowers 
are of large size, full dou- 
ble, with petals of great 


substance and delightfully 
fragrant. As the flowers ex- 
pand they develop to a deep, 
coral-red with a golden, 
coppery-red suffusion, the 
base of the petals a rich 
golden- yellow with coppery- 
red sheen. The plant is a 
strong, vigorous grower, and 

very free-flowering. At the 
>». great Bagatelle Gardens in 
am Paris, France, this was singl- 
ed out in 1921 for the highest 
prize, a Gold Medal. 


Mme. Edouard Herriot, 
the Daily Mail Rose. In 
color its buds are coral-red, 
shaded with yellow at the 
base, the open flowers of 
medium size, semi-double, 
are of a superb coral-red, 


shaded with yellow and bright rosy-scarlet passing to 
shrimp-red. A wonderful color combination. 


Radiance. An ideal bedding Rose of American origin that con- 
tinues to produce its large flowers throughout the most unfavor- 
able hot summer weather when frequently many other varieties 
fail; in color a brilliant carmine-pink, with salmon-pink and 
yellow shadings at the base of the petals; truly a Rose for every 

Lady Ursula. A truly magnificent Rose of vigorous, erect garden. tet x 
growth; exceedingly free blooming during the entire summer and Red Radiance. A counterpart of Radiance from which it is a 

“sport,’”? possessing all the good traits of that valuable variety 

( ‘ but differing in color which is a bright cerise-red. 

full and of great substance and perfect form, with high centre, | Rose Marie. One of the best bedding Roses grown, remarkably 

from which the petals gracefully reflex; in color a delightful free-flowering, producing large, long, ideal buds, which develop 


tone of flesh-pink, distinct from all others; delicately tea-scented. ne full flowers of beautiful form, of a most pleasing clear rose- 
pink.” 


Lady Alice Stanley. A gem that everyone admires; it is 
absolutely perfect in every way; form, color, size, freedom of 
bloom and fragrance are all fully developed; in color it is a 
beautiful shade of coral-rose, the inside of the petals shading to 
flesh-pink with deeper flushes. 


autumn. The flowers produced on every shoot are very large, 


Price. Any of the above, in strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 


One each of the ‘‘Dreer Dozen,’’ a fine Collection, for $11.00 


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NINE FRENCH HYBRID-TEA ROSES 


Novelties and Recent Introductions of J. Pernet-Ducher 
We are indebted to the veteran French grower, Pernet-Ducher for many of our finest garden Roses, among these being the popular 


Mme. Edouard Herriot or better known as the “Daily Mail Rose,” 


also the sensational variety{so extensively shown at the Flower Shows 


during the past few years, Souvenir de Claudius Pernet which in naming Mr. Pernet-Ducher dedicated to his oldest sonwhoselife was given 


in the Worlds’ War. 


We are also offering for the first time this new yellow variety Ville de Paris (City of Paris), which was awarded the 


Gold Medal at the trials at the Bagatelle Gardens, Paris, the past summer. 


Angele Pernet. Entirely distinct and novel in color, described 
by the raiser as a vivid orange-yellow shaded fiery deep reddish- 

Itisa 
good grower producing a long bud opening to a moderately full, 
beautiful sweet scented flower that at once attracts attention. 
Awarded Gold Medal at the Bagatelle Paris trials in 1924. 
$3.00 each. 

Etoile de Feu. Very substantial globular buds opening to large 
cupped flowers of a rich salmon-pink with flame colored shadings, 


apricot, but “tango color” we believe describes it better. 


entirely distinct, dwarf, vigorous, free habit with attractive 
$1.50 each. 


La Belle Cuivree. 
distinct shade of reddish copper passing to a deep salmony rose 


glossy foliage. 


Beautiful semi-double cupped flowers of a 


as they mature, free, vigorous growth and bloom, entirely dis- 
tinct from all others. $1.50 each. 


Mrs. Beckwith. An erect grower of splendid habit, with glossy, 
light green foliage, long shapely buds, medium sized, full, grace- 
fully shaped flowers of a buttercup yellow, shading lighter at the 
edges of the petals. $1.50 each. 


President Cherioux. Long pointed buds developing very 
large, full, globular flowers, color prawn-red with coral centre 
shaded with yellow at the base; growth vigorous and free, one 


of the choicest of its type. $1.50 each. 


Souvenir de Claudius Pernet. A most vigorous grower of 
erect branching habit, beautiful, brilliant green foliage, long 
pointed buds of exquisite shape, carried on long, stiff stems. 
Very large, full flowers with elongated deep petals, a beautifully 
formed bloom. Color most striking sunflower-yellow, deeper in 
the centre, without any color blending, and which is retained 
without fading even in the warmest weather. No other Rose 
ever introduced has attracted so much attention at the shows 
as this sunflower-yellow and which we illustrate in colors on the 
plate opposite. $1.50 each. 

Souvenir de George Beckwith. A strong and vigorous 
grower of erect branching habit with large full globular flowers 
on good stiff stems; color shrimp-pink tinted chrome-yellow 
shading to deeper yellow at the base of the petals. $1.50 each. 

Souvenir de Georges Pernet. We have felt enthusiastic about 
this variety ever since its introduction and are convinced that it 
stands at the head of the list of the many valuable garden Roses 
that have been produced by Mr. Pernet-Ducher. It is a strong, 
vigorous grower and produces its large flowers which are beauti- 
ful in both bud and fully developed bloom, which are of an in- 
tense oriental red, shading to cochineal carmine at the margin of 
the petals, the whole being suffused with a golden sheen. $1.50 
each. 

Ville de Paris (City of Paris). This latest introduction of Mr. 
Pernet-Ducher’s, which is offered for the first time this season 
was awarded the Gold Medal at the Bagatelle Garden trials last 
summer. It is of a rich buttercup-yellow, much in the style of 
Mrs. Beckwith but with longer buds and larger flowers and with 
purer color, there being no lighter shadings in the color. The 
plant is of vigorous growth and very free HOES: $2.50 each. 


We will supply one each of the 9 French varieties for $12.50. || 
EIGHT ESPECIALLY MERITORIOUS HYBRID-TEA ROSES OF RECENT INTRODUCTION 


America. Created quite a sensation when first introduced as a 
greenhouse variety for cut flowers and has also proven a meri- 


torious garden Rose particularly in late summer and fall; in 


color a glowing rose-pink with long pointed buds which develop 
$1.50 each. 


into large, artistically formed double flowers. 


Hyprip-TEA Rose Rev. F. PaGE RoBERTS 


Mme. Poincare. 


The Queen Alexandra. 


Betty Uprichard. A variety that is destined to become a 
favorite garden Rose. The color is a charming salmon-pink 
shaded orange-cerise, very distinct. The buds are of good form 
and develop into deliciously scented perfect blooms; free and 
vigorous in growth and flowering. $1.50 each. 

Edel. An enormous bold, stately well-built flower of great depth, 
quality and finish. Color, white with the faintest ivory shading 
towards the base, passing to a pure white. A fine grower with 
uniform, stout habit. Very free flowering, opening well in all 

“ weather, delightfully scented. Considered the finest white 
Rose yet introduced. $1.00 each. 

Felicity. A variety that will prove to be one of the best garden 

Roses on account of its vigorous growth and remarkably free 

flowering habit. In color it is a beautiful shade of mallow-pink 
shading to ceriseat the edges, with a soft creamy 
suffusion at the base of the petals; a fine long bud 
developing into a splendid, large, full, cup-shaped, 
sweet-scented flower. $1.50 each. 

Imperial Potentate. Introduced only two years this 
beautiful variety is quickly finding its place among the 
most popular garden sorts. Its splendidly shaped buds 
develop into large, sweet scented double flowers of 

crisp. glistening rose-pink with silvery suffusion at the base of the 

petals. $1.50 each. 

A very free flowering variety of vigorous habit 

with long shapely buds on long stems, full double cupped flowers, 

bright apricot, shaded yellow at centre with the outer petals salmon, 
shaded pink. $1.50 each. 


Rev. F. Page Roberts. A Rose of remarkable beauty both in form 


and color. The long pointed buds are of a coppery-red stained red 
on the outside and open to good full double fragrant flowers of a gold- 
en-yellow, particularly high colored in late summer and fall. The 
plant is of vigorous branching habit with beautiful foliage. A most 
distinct variety that is destined for great popularity. $2.50 each. 
A brilliant flower of intense vermilion 
deeply shaded old gold on reverse of petals, which spring from a pure 
orange base, one of the most remarkable color combinations seen in 
Roses. The flowers are quite full and when half blown are 


bewildering in their beauty, delightfully sweet-scented. $1.50 each. 


_ We will supply one each of the above 8 Meritorious Roses for $11.00. 


TRAN SELECT-ROSES —_ fMuilRIDNiLN Ses 
THREE RADIANT ROSES 


In the set of ‘‘Radiant” Roses described below and shown in colors on the plate opposite, Mrs. William C. Egan introduced by us 
in 1922 has since that time made a wonderful record as a bedding variety and exceptionally so in late summer and autumn when its soft 
tinted colors are particularly beautiful, intense and pronounced. Padre is an English introduction of 1920 and is remarkable not only for 
its unique and brilliant color but also for its strong vigorous growth and its freedom of bloom. It produces more flowers than any other 
Hybrid-Tea Rose that we know. Sour de H. A. Verschuren introduced by us two years ago, has in this short time made a wonderful 
reputation for itself as a bedding Rose. 


Mirrs. William C. Egan 


An extremely vigorous strong healthy grower, with long, pointed 
buds of absolutely perfect form, that develops into flowers of good 
shape. In color it is a two-tone pink, the reverse of the petals 
a soft light pink, the interior deep flesh color with a golden line 
at the base of the petals; the flowers are carried on long, stiff 
stems, and last in good condition for an unusually long time, either 
cut or on the plant; an exceptionally free and continuous bloomer. 

Souvenir de H. A. Verschuren 

This Holland introduction of 1924, has, as we anticipated when 
we first offered it two years since, quickly found its place among the 
best bedding Roses. In color it is a two tone yellow, the centre a 
beautiful apricot-yellow which shades to saffron yellow at the 
edges and while in unfavorable weather it shades lighter, its rich 
color is maintained better throughout the season than any other 
pure Hybrid-Tea variety of similar color. 


THREE NEW CALIFORNIA 
HYBRID-TEA ROSES 


Introductions of Howard & Smith, the raisers of such varieties as Los Angeles, Mrs. William C. Egan, William F. Dreer, Miss Lolita 
Armour and many others of our popular bedding Roses. 


Padre 


One of the finest bedding Roses of recent introduction. Our 
colored illustration on the plate opposite, while doing justice to 
its form does not fully convey its beautiful and novel coloring in 
which it is entirely different from any other Rose; this being a 
brilliant coppery-red flushed with yellow at the base, a color com- 
bination that appeals to everyone. It is of vigorous habit of 
growth and will produce more flowers than any other variety of the 
Hybrid-Tea class. The beautiful long buds are borne on long stiff 


stems and are splendid for cutting as well as for garden decoration. 


Price. Any of the Three Radiant Roses, $1.50 each. One strong 
two-year-old plant each of the Three Radiant Roses for $4.00. 


Mrs. Erskine Pembroke Thom. Another yellow Rose which 
however, is entirely distinct, a clear, deep, canary-yellow with- 
out any trace of shading and which will prove a desirable addi- 


Mary Pickford. Named in honor of America’s own favorite 


artist. A novel Rose of merit. In habit of growth it is strong, 


vigorous, not unlike Souvenir de Claudius Pernet which was one 
of its seed parents. Color an exquisite shade of orange-yellow 
stained on the reverse of the outer petals with salmon and salmon 
blush. The buds are of refined form, long and pointed and ex- 
pand to blooms of moderate size of a deep orange yellow, shading 
lighter during hot dry weather. The flowers are deliciously tea 


scented and produced freely. 


tion to our list of yellow Roses. The buds are of good long shape 
and develop into good sized full-flowers. The plant is of strong 
upright, branching habit with attractive foliage and free 
flowering. 


Mrs. Lovell Swisher. Long pointed beautiful shaped buds of 


a deep coppery-salmon opening to perfect formed, double, de- 
lightfully fra~rant flowers of a delicate salmon-pink passing to 
flesh pink at the edges, a unique, pleasing, novel color combina- 
tion. It is a very strong vigorous grower with clean bronzy 
foliage and exceptionally free flowering. i‘ 


Price. Any of the above varieties, $3.00 each; the set of 3 for $7.50. 


NEW IRISH HYBRID-TEA ROSES 


The varieties listed below, which are being offered exclusively by us in the United States and Canada this season, are the latest intro- 
ductions of Messrs. Samuel McGredy & Sons of Portadown, Ireland, the originators of many of the prominent, popular varieties grown in 
our gardens at this time. 


is Mrs. J. Heath. In the bud stage this is so beautifully shaded 
Doris Trayler. In the young state the flowers are orange cad- 


mium, the outer petals flushed crimson-red and orange; as 
they develop they change to a deep amber-yellow which never 
fades, the flowers are double and produced very freely on vigor- 
ous plants. $1.50 each. 


Lady Florence Stronge. An entirely new, distinct and novel 


color; a reddish prawn to violet old rose shading to yellow at the 
base and pink towards the edge, the inner surface of the petals 
heavily veined and flushed scarlet, the flowers are large, full 
with high centres and fragrant. Vigorous in growth and free 
flowering. $4.00 each. 


Mrs. C. W. Edwards. Pure crimson-carmine with yellow base, 


the outside of the petals have very decided yellow bases running 
off into faint veinings of yellow, a novel and distinct color. 
Strong habit of growth, very free, with large, full, fragrant 
flowers. $1.50 each. 


Victor Waddilove. 


and splashed with crimson-red, madder-red orange and running 
off to maize-vellow at the points making it absolutely indi- 
scribable, as the flowers expand the outer petals shade off to 
maize-yellow tinted peach-red while the centre remains deep 
cadmium-yellow. The buds are long pointed, the flowers full, 
large and of perfect form and slightly scented. $2.00 each. 


Mrs. R. B. Molony. Pure brilliant crimson-carmine without 


any variation, wonderfully brilliant and glowing. The flowers 
are large, full of perfect form, with reflexed petals of fine sub- 
stance and sweet scented, very free and perpetual. $4.00 each. 


Bright carmine-pink with yellow base, 
long, perfect buds with very large double flowers of magnificent 
form great substance and texture and with long lasting qualities 
when cut and most deliciously scented. Growth strong and 
vigorous and very free flowering. $4.00 each. 


We will supply one strong plant each of the above 6 New Irish varieties for $15.00. 


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ALAR SELECT-ROSES_| 


A BEpD oF BABy RAMBLER ROSES 


Baby Rambler Roses 


A type of Roses which forms shapely, compact, bushy specimens most of them growing about 18 inches high, producing in great pro- 
fusion from early in the season until severe frost immense trusses of small flowers, and which are not only useful for garden decoration but 
their dainty, graceful flowers are valuable for cutting. Pruning is not necessary; simply remove the past season’s flower stems. 


Cecile Brunner (The Fairy, or Sweetheart Rose). A Polyantha 
variety with dainty double little flowers of perfect form produced 
in many flowered, graceful sprays; color a soft rosy-pink on a 
rich creamy-white ground. 


Chatillon Rose. A comparatively new variety and one of the 
most effective. Flowers semi-double produced in great sprays of 
from 25 to 50 or more flowers to a spray, color a lively silvery 
crimson-pink gradually passing to a white centre. 


Corrie Koster (New). Small flowers produced in great clusters, 
color a soft salmony-orange, entirely distinct. 


Erna Teschendorff. Medium sized bright red, semi-double 
flowers on dwarf plants, 10 to 15 inches high, very free. 


Eva Teschendorff. The first really worth while white Baby 
Rambler. The flowers are of large size and splendid form, 
plants that we flowered during the past season have been greatly 
admired. 


Frau Rudolf Schmidt (Wew). Bright garnet, semi-double, in 
large branching trusses, very free flowering. $1.00 each. 


Ideal. The darkest colored of all, an intense rich lustrous garnet, 
the flowers are not large but are produced in very large trusses 
and are very effective. 


Jessie. Bright cherry-red with white centre. 


Lafayette. An entirely new break in the Baby Rambler type, 
with brilliant cherry-crimson flowers as large as Paul’s Scarlet 
Climber; produced in immense branched trusses, free and 
continuous blooming. 


Le Marne. A beautiful semi-double with very pretty, good sized 
flowers, bright salmon-rose at the edges, rosy blush at the centre, 
exceptionally free and continuous flowering. 


Louise Walter (Baby Tausendschoen). Identical in color with 
the popular climbing Tausendschoen, a soit tender tone of 
pink; flowers 14 to 2 inches in diameter. 


Miss Edith Cavell. Brilliant scarlet-red with darker shadings, 
one of the most desirable deep colored varieties. 


Mme. Anthony Kluis (New). A beautiful semi-double, very 
~lasting salmon-pink with bright orange reflection, vigorous and 
free; one of the prettiest. $1.00 each. 


Mme. Jules Gouchault. Bright pink with coral and orange 
suffusion, very free and distinct. ; 


Mme. Norbert Levavasseur (Crimson Raby Rambler). Similar 
in color to the climbing Crimson Rambler. Very popular. 


Mrs. Cutbush. Almost identical in color with the Dorothy 
Perkins Rambler and always in bloom. 


Orleans. One of the best, flowers of comparatively large size of 
brilliant geranium-red, becoming suffused with rose as the 
flowers mature, and large white centre; a very pretty color 
combination. 


Rudolf Kluis. Rich glowing vermilion, a robust grower and 

very prolific. : 

Superba (Nez). Unquestionably the richest colored dark variety 
yet introduced, a brilliant, rich, deep carmine. The individual 
flowers are of medium size, of most perfect imbricated 
form, a specimen bloom, and are carried in large branching 


trusses; very free flowering. $1.00 each. 


Triomphe Orleanaise. A large sized, bright cerise, good 


double flowers very free. 


Price. Any of the above, except where noted in strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. One each of 
the 20 Baby Ramblers, a most interesting collection for $12.50. 


ENR ADREER 


New Hybrid-Perpetual Rose 
Mme. Albert Barbier 


(Barbier Bros. 1925) 


It has been some years since we offered anything new 
in Hybrid-Perpetual Roses, in fact, the hybridizers of 
the Rose world seem to have devoted their studies and 
energies entirely to other types, particularly to Hybrid- 
Tea and Pernetiana hybrids and when the orginators 
sent us this variety for trial, we did not realize what a 
pleasant surprise was in store for us. 


The seed parent of this beautiful Rose is the inter- 
national favorite, Frau Karl Druschki, and possessing 
the same vigor and sturdiness, but of dwarfer more 
compact habit, naturally forming a shapely bush of 
free flowering qualities, in this respect surpassing all 
other Hybrid-Perpetual Roses, being almost a perpetual 
bloomer. 


The medium size flowers are of beautiful imbricated 
form with perfect buds developing into well-formed, 
full, double flowers of a pearly white suffused with a_ 
soft flesh pink, intensified and illuminated by the golden 
yellow base of the petals. 


This Rose is offered exclusively by us this season, we 
cheerfully recommend it feeling sure that it will become 
one of the popular garden Roses. Strong two-year old 


plants, $1.50 each. 


Sixteen Best Hardy Garden 


Hybrid-Perpetual Roses 


The varieties listed below are unquestionably the 
best that can be selected in the Hybrid-Perpetual class, 
which, before the development of the Hybrid-Teas, was 
the most popular type for garden planting, and even now they 
dare not be overlooked, but should be used extensively in con- 
junction with the other sorts, and especially so in localities where 
the hardiness of the Hybrid-Tea varieties has not been estab- 
lished. The collection here offered embraces as complete a 
range of colors as it is possible to bring together in such a number 
of plants, with freedom of flowering, perfect form, fragrance, hardi- 
ness and general excellence. 


In pruning Hybrid-Perpetuals cut away all weak growths, 
and if quality of bloom is desired, cut back the strong canes to 


‘within 8 or 9 inches of the ground, but if quantity of bloom for 


garden effect is desired, leave these canes from 2 to 3 feet high, 
according to their strength. 


Anna de Diesbach. Bright carmine-rose, a beautiful Rose of 
large size. 

Baroness Rothschild. A superb Rose, of pale, satiny-rose; 
very large. 

Candeur Lyonais. 
yellow. 

Clio. Delightful satiny-flesh with deep centre; the flowers are 
large, globular and borne on long stems. ' 

Frau Karl Druschki. This is the ideal hardy white Rose, 
pure in color, perfect in form, strong grower and remarkably 
free-flowering; superb in every way. 

General Jacqueminot. Brilliant scarlet-crimson; an old 
favorite and one of the best known Roses in cultivation; does 
well everywhere. 


Price. 


A very large white with just a faint tint of 


New Hysrip PERPETUAL Rose, Mme. ALBERT BARBIER 


George Arends, or Pink Frau Karl Druschki. This is a 
pink, or rather a tender rose-colored form of the popular white 
Frau Karl Druschki, possessing not only the exquisite form, large 
size, and remarkable free-flowering habits of its parent, but in 
addition to this, it is also highly perfumed, a Rose worthy of 
a place in every garden. 


Gloire de Chedane Guinoisseau. Very large, full globular 
flowers of brilliant vermilion red, with velvety shadings. 


Hugh Dickson. Brilliant crimson, shaded scarlet, good in size 
and form, very fragrant. 


J.B. Clark. Intense scarlet, with crimson shadings; flowers of 
immense size, that attract great attention. 


Magna Charta. Bright pink, suffused with carmine; a beauti- 
ful Rose, and a strong vigorous grower; one of the best. 


Mrs. John Laing. Soft pink of beautiful form; exceedingly 
fragrant and remarkably free-flowering; always does well and 
stands very close to the top among fine Roses. 


Mrs. R. G. Sharman Crawford. Deep rosy pink, outer 
petals shaded with flesh, one of the freest bloomers and a splen- 
did Rose in every respect. 


Paul Neyron. Dark rose of enormous size; perhaps the largest 


of all. 


Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety crimson-maroon; 
shaded scarlet; a magnificent dark Rose. 


Ulrich Brunner. A bright cherry-red; flowers large and full; 
a good strong grower and always does well. 


Extra strong two-year-old plants, of the above, $1.00 each; $11.00 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 


One each of the 16 varieties for $14.50. 


wat, 


Select Tea Roses 


Tea Roses have always been admired for their delicious fragrance and 
for their delicacy of coloring, but many of the varieties have now been 
superseded by the Hybrid-Tea class. 


Harry Kirk. A splendid Rose of free-branching habit, flowering con- 
tinously; the blooms are large, of great substance; the form is perfect, 
the buds long and elegant; color sulphur-yellow, passing to a lighter 
shade at the edges of the petals. $1.00 each. 

Lady Hillingdon. A beautiful coppery shade of apricot-yellow, 
beautiful in the bud; a strong, vigorous grower and very free-flowering. 
$1.00 each. 

Maman Cochet. An extra strong grower, producing its large buds and 
flowers in the greatest profusion; color deep rose-pink; inner side of 
petals silvery rose; very double and exquisite in bud, or when full- 
blown. 75 cts. each. 

White Maman Cochet. Identical to the above except in color which is 
a creamy white. 75 cts. each. 

Winnie Davis. Very free-flowering apricot, shaded pink passing to 
flesh-pink at edges. 75 cts. each. 

One each of the above five Tea Roses for $3.75. 


Lord Penzance’s 
Hybrid Sweet Brier Roses 


These lovely hybrids are crosses between the common Sweet Brier and 
various other Roses, and like their parent, the foliage is deliciously scented. 
Perfectly hardy. 


For best effect should be grown as pillar Roses. 


Tea Rose, Lapy HILLINGDON Amy Robsart. Splendid deep rose color. 
Anne of Geirstein. Dark crimson, of graceful habit. 
Austrian and Hybrid Brier Roses Bradwardine. Clear pink flowers of fine form. 
Austrian Copper. Bright coppery-red, reverse of petals golden | Lady Penzance. Beautiful soft tint of copper with metallic 
yellow. lustre, the base of each petal is yellow. 


Beaute de Lyon. Forms a large, globular flower of splendid Price. Strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each. 


shape, of a coral-red color shaded with yellow. 

Harrison’s Yellow. Fine double golden-yellow flowers. 

Juliet. Outside of petals old gold, interior rich rosy-red changing to deep 
rose as the flowers expand; of delicious fragrance. 

Persian Yellow. Medium sized deep yellow double flowers, very~hardy; 
to flower freely should receive little or no pruning. 

Price. Strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each. 


SR 


Moss Roses 


The beauty of the Moss Rose consists in the delicate mossy covering which 
surrounds the buds and gives the opening flowers a unique appearance. Moss 
Roses should be pruned sparingly; cut out the old wood and merely cut back 
the growth of last year. 


Blanche Moreau. Large pure white. 


Crested Moss. Rose color, beautifully crested. 
Henry Martin. Fine crimson, very vigorous. 
Princess Adelaide. Bright silvery rose, large. 
Salet. Large, full double, light rose. 
Extra strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each. 
Set of 5 sorts, $3.50. 


Rosa Hugonis 


This species, recently introduced from China, is unlike any other Rose. 
It is of shrub-like habit of growth and naturally forms symmetrical bushes 
about 6 feet high, and the same in diameter, and while not suited to plant in 
the Rose border, it is an invaluable subject when planted in connection with 
other shrubs or as single specimens in the garden. 

Its delicate yellow single flowers are produced on long arching sprays early : ; 
in May, every branch of the previous season’s growth becomes lined on both ; 3 
sides to the very tips with these attractive flowers, and after it has finished Ti 
flowering it remains an attractive decorative bush for the balance ofthe season; & S ; y ue 
perfectly hardy. Strong two-year-old plants, $1.50 each. Rosa Huconts 


Cultural Notes on Garden Roses; a leaflet giving concise directions; copies free on request 


Hybrid-Perpetual Rose 


“AMERICAN BEAUTY” 


We can supply this beautiful forcing Rose, but do not recom- 
mend it for garden culture. While it is undoubtedly one of the 
finest Roses when grown under glass under the care of the specialist, 
it is, as a rule, worthless out of doors, except in favored locations, 
and we only carry it in stock in the spring of the year to supply 
customers who insist on trying it. Strong two-year-old plants, 
$1.00 each; $11.09 per doz.; $90.00 per 100. 


Old Favorite Bourbon Rose 


**HERMOSA”’ 


This old favorite has still many friends on account of the free- 
dom with which its medium sized, bright pink flowers are pro- 
duced, it rarely being out of bloom from early June until hard 
frost in the late autumn. Strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each. 


Ramanas or Rugosa Roses 


These lovely Roses form sturdy bushes 4 to 6 feet in height, cov- 
ered with handsome crinkled flowers. They bloom nearly the 
whole summer, and are equally as attractive during the autumn 
and winter when covered with their large, brilliant red seedpods. 
Of healthy, vigorous growth and equally desirable alike as single 
specimens, particularly among shrubs or for making a hedge. 
Rugosa Roses require no pruning, merely cut out dead and super- 
fluous wood. 


Rugosa. 
— Alba. 


Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. 
beautiful buds. 


Blanc Double de Coubert. Fine double pure white. 


Single rosy-carmine. 
Single pure white. 
Large double clear silvery rose, 


Hansa. Attractive double reddish violet. 


Sir Thomas Lipton. Exceptionally strong grower with very 
large double white flowers. 


Nova Zembla. A hybrid variety; the double flowers are large, of 
fine form, white, with a pleasing flush of pink. 


Price. Any of the above varieties, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; 
$60.00 per 100. 


RAMANAS OR RuGOSA ROSE 


Hybrid Rugosa Rose 
F. J. Grootendorst 


This is a new type of Rose, which might properly be called a 
Rugosa Baby Rambler, it being a cross between Rugosa and the 
crimson Baby Rambler. Imagine a shrub-like Rugosa Rose 
covered with trusses of crimson Baby Rambler Roses and you will 
have a fair conception of this new hybrid variety. It is not a Rose 
that you want to plant in with your bed of Hybrid-Tea or Hybrid 
Perpetual Roses, but is valuable to plant as an isolated specimen 
or in a mass in a bed in an exposed position or among shrubs in the 
shrubbery border or use it for an everblooming hedge for which 
purpose it is admirably adapted. It is absolutely hardy and con- 
tinues in bloom until late in the fall. 

Strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $75.00 

per 100. 


TENDER AND CLIMBING HYBRID-TEA ROSES 


While not as a rule as free flowering as the bush type of Hybrid-Tea Roses, these climbing forms produce a large crop of beautiful 
flowers in June, with a liberal scattering of blooms throughout the season. The tender sorts are not hardy in the latitude of Philadelphia, 
except in favored positions, or with protection; especially adapted to covering rafters, etc., in greenhouses, or for outdoor culture in the 


South. 

Black Boy. An Australian introduction where it has become a 
great favorite; a sweet scented large fiery scarlet overlaid with 
blackish maroon. $1.50 each. 


Climbing Caroline Testout. Combines all the good points 
of the popular pink bush Rose in climbing form. 


Climbing Hoosier Beauty. Beautifully shaped buds of 


large size, of a rich dazzling scarlet. 


Climbing H. V. Machin. 
bush variety, but of very strong climbing habit. 


A counterpart of the rich scarlet 


Climbing Lady Ashtown. The best of all the climbing Hy- 

brid-Tea varieties. A plant in the most exposed part of our 
Nursery, with very little protection, has withstood many winters, 
producing not only an immense crop of its very large soft rose- 
colored flowers in June, but continuing to bloom almost without 
intermission until the end of the season. 


Price. 


Climbing Lady Hillingdon. Beautiful long well formed buds 
of a luminous coppery shade of apricot-yellow. This is the most 
tender in this collection. 


Climbing Los Angeles. A strong climbing formof the popular 
Rose Los Angeles, producing equally beautiful sweet scented 
flowers of a luminous flame-pink with golden coral suffusion. 
$1.50 each. 


Climbing Mrs. Aaron Ward. A climbing form of this popular 
Indian-yellow variety. $1.50 each. 


Marechal Neil. Superb; bright golden-yellow. $1.50 each. 


Miss Marion Manifold. Also comes from Australia very 
highly recommended; a brilliant rich crimson, said to be the 


finest climbing Rose yet produced. $1.50 each. 


Paul’s Lemon Pillar. Well formed, large, fragrant flowers 


of a pale sulphur-yellow. $1.50 each. 


Any of the above, except where noted, strong two-year-old plants, $1.00 each. 


STANDARD OR TREE-SHAPED ROSES 


We have a limited stock of these this season and will be pleased to send customers a list of varieties and prices on application. 


134 (HENRY A-DREERS 


NEW RAMBLER AND 
CLIMBING ROSES 


Albertine. A _ remarkably free-flowering rambler with 
nicely shaped buds expanding to moderately double flowers 
of splendid form, nearly four inches in diameter; of a pleasing 
cameo-pink with silvery suffusion, sweetly scented; foliage 
rich deep glossy green. $1.00 each. 


Bonnie Prince. This new, pure white climber, which was 
raised by Mr. Thomas Cook, a well-known amateur roasarian 
of Boston, Mass., and presented by him to the Portland 
Rose Society, is a strong vigorous Rambler, free-flowering, 
pure snow-white, similar in form to Paul’s Scarlet Climber. 
This will no doubt supersede all other hardy white climbing 
Roses. $1.00 each. s 


Emily Gray. In this we have a real yellow climbing Rose as 
hardy as Dr. Van Fleet. The buds are long and pointed, 
of splendid shape; in color a beautiful light orange-yellow, 
changing to pale orange as they expand; they are borne on 
stiff stems of sufficient length for cutting; these stems are 
of a crimson-red color which together with the unusually 
dark green, glossy, holly-like foliage, adds a charm to the 
flowers and makes the plant, even when out of bloom, a 
most ornamental subject. $1.00 each. 


Jacotte. A wonderfully distinct Rose of strong, vigorous 
habit, bronzy colored branches and rich green, glossy, 
disease resisting foliage and good sized, delightfully sweet 
scented flowers of a light salmon-orange with golden-yellow 
shadings at the base of the petals. On account of its strong 
healthy growth, clean foliage and beautiful flowers, differing 
from all other varieties, we consider this a gem among 
climbers and a Rose that will please all who plant it. $1.00 
each. 


NEw CLIMBING Rose, EMILY GRAY 


Mary Wallace. Named by the Portland Rose Society in honor of 
the daughter of Secretary of Agriculture Wallace, originated at 
the Maryland Station of the Department of Agriculture by the 
late lamented Dr. W. Van Fleet. 


The Department describes it as a pillar Rose, making a fine, strong, 
self-supporting plant 6 to 8 feet high, with large glossy foliage, 
blooming with great freedom in spring and bearing a considerable 
number of fine buds in summer and fall. Flowers very large, gener- 
ally exceeding 4 inches across; well formed, semi-double, of a bright 
clear rose-pink with salmon base to the petals. $1.00 each. 


Papa Gouchault. We have been well pleased with our own experience with this 
comparatively new French Rambler and have had many favorable comments from 
customers who planted it in 1924 and flowered it last season. It is a pure crimson 
holding its color under all weather conditions without fading, with healthy mildew 
resisting foliage; the flowers are produced in large trusses of 15 to 20 flowers each; 
extremely hardy. $1.00 each. 


Star of Persia. AQ brilliant new Rose with flowers on the order of the lovely old 
Harrison’s Yellow, semi-double, bright yellow, and about 3 inches across. It makes a 
striking low climber or pillar Rose from 8 to 10 feet high, bursting into showers of 
sparkling bloom in June. It does not fade and the flower trusses last several weeks, 
$2.00 each. 


The Beacon. A distinct and effective novelty, bright fiery-red with white eye in the 
way of American Pillar, single and semi-double, produced in large clusters, handsome 
foliage; a fine pillar Rose. $1.00 each. 


PauL’s SCARLET CLIMBER 
SPECIAL OFFER. One strong two-year-old plant each of the above 8 New Climbing Roses for $8.00. 


HENRY A-DREERS 


HARDY CLIMBING AND 
RAMBLER ROSES 


We offer on this page a selection of the best standard varieties of 
Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses, which with the splendid new sorts 


offered on page 134 makes our collection of these very complete. 


Alida Lovett. Bright shell-pink with light yellow shadings at base of 
petals, flowers of good size and quality. A most desirable climber. 


American Pillar. 


flowers are of large size, 3 to 4 inches across, of a lovely shade of pink 


with a clear white eye and cluster of yellow stamens. 


are borne in immense bunches, and a large plant in full bloom is a sight 


not easily forgotten. 


Bess Lovett. 


flower, but is brighter in color, a clear bright red, of good size and of 
double full-cupped form lasting a lony time in good condition; a strong 


vigorous grower and very fragrant. 


Christine Wright. A most exquisite Rose, of strong climbing habit. 
The flowers are double, from 33 to 4 inches in diameter, borne singly and 
in clusters, of perfect form, beautiful in the bud and in the fully expanded 


flower; color a most refreshing bright wild-rose pink. 


Climbing American Beauty. 


it is one of the best climbing Roses; a strong healthy vigorous grower, 
frequently making shoots from 10 to 12 feet long, and good sized 
flowers for a climbing Rose that blooms so freely; color rich rosy crim- 


son, of splendid form and good substance. (See cut.) 


Dorothy Perkins. 
very fragrant and lasting, a grand Rose in every way. 


Dr. Robert Huey. 


color combination. 


Dr. W. Van Fleet. A Rose, which on account of its dainty 
color and exquisitely shaped buds and flowers, has become a 
great favorite. The long pointed buds are of a rich flesh-pink 
on stems 12 to 18 inches long; splendid for cutting. A strong 
vigorous grower. 


Excelsa. This has superseded the old Crimson Rambler, it is 
distinct in form, color and habit; vigorous in growth with 
healthy dark glossy green foliage. The flowers are very double, 
produced in large trusses, and almost every eye on a shoot pro- 
duces clusters of flowers. The color is intense crimson maroon, 
the tips of the petals tinged with scarlet. 

Gardenia. Buds bright yellow, opening double flowers of 
cream color; incurving towards evening to the shape and color 
of a Cape Jessamine, hence its name. 

Hiawatha. A brilliant single, ruby carmine, with a clear white 


eye and a mass of golden stamens—a glowing combination of 
colors. 


Mary Lovett. Large well-formed flowers of pure waxy white, 
sweetly scented. 


Paul’s Scarlet Climber. No other climbing Rose can com- 
pare with this for brilliancy of color which is maintained 
until the petals fall. The flowers, a vivid scarlet, are of good 
size, semi-double, very freely produced in clusters of from 3 
to 20 flowers each on much branched canes, the plants being 
literally covered from top to bottom with bloom. It is of 
strong climbing habit and perfectly hardy. This is one of the 
most popular climbing Roses. 


Price. 
doz.; $60.00 per 100. 


A single flowering variety of great beauty. The 


These flowers 


Resembles Climbing American Beauty, in shape of 


Its name is somewhat misleading, but 


Soft shell-pink, flowering profusely in large clusters, 


Similar in habit of growth and form of flower to 
Paul’s Scarlet Climber, but of an intense dark crimson color, and when 
fully expanded shows its numerous golden stamens, making a beautiful 


CLIMBING AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSE 


Roserie (Red Tausendschoen). Of the same habit of growth and 
flowering as Tausendschoen, but of a deeper and more even 
shade of cerise-pink, or carmine; a strong, vigorous grower and 
free bloomer. 


Silver Moon. Different from all other Roses, with beautiful 
semi-double flowers four and a half inches and over in diameter; 
pure white in color, petals of great substance, beautifully cupped, 
forming a Clematis-like flower. The large bunch of yellow 
stamens in the centre adds to its attractiveness. 


Tausendschoen. A popular variety with large flowers with 
wavy azalea-like petals. In color it is a most delicate shade of 
soft pink when first opening, changing to carmine on the reverse 
of petals when fully expanded. These are produced in trusses, 
each truss a veritable bouquet. 


Wichuraiana (Memorial Rose). Pretty, fragrant single pure 
white flowers with yellow stamens followed in fall by bright red 
hips or berries, a good Climbing Rose where no great height is 
required, especially valuable where a trailing plant is desired, 
forming a dense mat of almost evergreen foliage. 


How to Grow Roses 


A very good book on the subject. 
paid. Cultural leaflet, free on request. 


Price $2.00 per copy post- 


Any of the Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses offered on this page, in strong two-year-old plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per 


SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the 17 Hardy Climbing and Rambler Roses, offered on this page, a splendid collection for $10.00. 


DREER’S SELECT GLADIOLUS 


((SWORD LILY) 


The interest developed in the Gladiolus during the past few years has been tremendous, and 
thousands of bulbs are now planted annually where dozens were used in the past. Their present 
popularity is sure to continue and increase, as they are, without doubt, the most attractive and 
useful of all summer-flowering bulbs, and, as a cut fiower through the summer and autumn 
months, hold a place that cannot be taken by any other flower. E 
Wonderful improvements are being made each year in the size, color and 
___________________ beauty of these flowers, and our list comprises only the best both in mix- 
| ture and in named sorts. - 

In cutting Gladiolus for the house, it is best to cut the spikes as soon as 
) the first one or two lower flowers are open. The remainder will open in the 
house. Remove the faded flowers, cut a little off the stem, and change the 
water every day; treated in this way a spike will last a week or ten days 
and as a rule the colors are more refined when developed in the house. 

For complete cultural directions see our book, ‘‘Hints on the Growing 
of Bulbs.” Price, 25 cts. per copy, or free to customers, who ask for it 
when ordering. 

Note. Wesupply all varieties in strictly select No. 1 bulbs. 


TWELVE ‘‘PEERLESS’’ GLADIOLUS 


The twelve sorts offered below are of unusual high grade and will be a 
teal surprise to those who are only familiar with the older varieties. 


4» 


Alice Tiplady. A wonderful variety of an entirely new and 
distinct color, a rich orangy saffron, very beautiful and 
artistic blooms, the largest and finest of the Primulinus hy- 
brids to date. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Capt. Ferber. A comparatively new French introduction 
with very large round flowers of a pale plum-violet blotched 
deep violet amaranth, a rich and unusual color. 30 cts. each; 
$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Casablanca. This beautiful French variety makes a fine spike of well 
| expanded flowers of large size, color purest white the lower segments 
: finely spotted purple. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 


Charlemagne. A French introduction with very large, open 
flowers on massive spikes; color described by introducer as 
sunrise red, flaked darker, and marked with large creamy-white 
blotches, densely dotted with purple-carmine. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 


Deuilde Carnot. A superb French introduction with good sized open 
flowers*of rich velvety crimson-maroon, shaded with black; the 
richest colored of all. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 


Etendard. One of the choicest introductions of the farnous 
French hybridizer, Lemoine, with immense orchid-like flowers 
four inches and over across. Upper petals rich, cream-tinted 
rose, lower petals marked with large fiery-red blotches, clearly 


| margined with bright yellow. An exceedingly rich color combination. 


j 


Rese ee eee : pn a 


GuLabIoLus DEUIL DE CaRNoT 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

Eugene Lefebvre. Another of Lemoine’s giant varieties, beau- | Jean de Taillis. One of Lemoine’s introductions producing 
tifully formed flowers of bright pink, throat spotted and dotted flowers of enormous size of a pure salmon, with large rich 
with purplish amaranth and cream. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per reddish maroon blotches. A handsome and striking variety. 
doz.; $15.00 per 100. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

Golden Measure. This is the first really rich yellow large | Mary Pickford. A comparatively new variety of dainty color- 
flowering variety produced, it makes a handsome spike well ing, splendid spikes with large expanded blooms of a delicate 
filled with the large blooms and is a strong free grower. 25 creamy white, the throat suffused with soft canary yellow. 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

Heliotrope. Fine large flowers of velvety bishop’s violet, shaded | Mme. Mounet-Sully. A wonderfully fine variety with large 
with pansy-purple; rich and novel and very effective as a cut flowers of splendid substance, the color combination exquisitely 
flower used in conjunction with one of the yellow sorts. 40 cts. dainty and attractive, the ground color milky white with large 
each; $4.00 per doz. orange red blotches. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

COLLECTIONS OF TWELVE ‘“‘PEERLESS’? GLADIOLUS 
1 each of the 12 Peerless sorts, 12 bulbs.................. $2 75 6 each of the 12 Peerless sorts, 72 bulbs............... $13 00 
3 each of the 12 Peerless sorts, 36 bulbs.................. 7 00 | 12 each of the 12 Peerless sorts, 144 bulbs............... 25 00 


(136) Our Gold Medal Mixed Gladiolus offered on page 138 are extra fine 


137 


(HENRY A-DREER: {GARDEN GREENHOUSE PLANTS \GARDENa” GREENHOUSE PLANTS aiURILHPTLY 
TWELVE SUPER-SUPERB GLADIOLUS 


This set is made up of varieties noted for their strong, free growth, free -flowering qualities, 
purity of color and their ability to produce satisfactory results in our climate even under the 
most ordinary conditions, and whether wanted for show in the garden or for cutting, the sorts 
offered under this head are leaders in their respective colors, and are offered at prices so reason- 
able, considering their high grade, that they should be planted in quantity wherever summer 


flowers are wanted. 


Baron Hulot or Blue King. A really fine blue Gladiolus, in color a rich, royal 
violet blue, very effective when cut and used in conjunction with a yellow variety. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Crimson Glow. Well named, the color being a glowing crimson-scarlet, massive 
spikes and flowers of large size; a strong vigorous grower. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 
doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Evelyn Kirtland. A splendid variety with large flowers of wonderful substance 
of rosy pink at the edges passing to shell-pink in the throat, with fiery scarlet blotches 
on lower petals. A strong, robust grower. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 


Flora. A golden yellow variety of great excellence, being a free, strong 
grower with splendid spikes and flowers of large size. 15 cts. each; $1.50 
per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Herada. Very large flowers of pure mauve with deeper markings in the 
throat; on tall, straight spikes. An unusual color and very effective cut 
flower. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 


Le Marechal Foch. This might briefly be described as an improved 
America, having the same soft flesh-pink color, but with much larger 
blooms and coming into flower two weeks earlier. Of unusually strong, 
vigorous growth with splendid straight, well-filled spikes. 10 cts. each; 
$1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 


Mrs. Francis King. A striking shade of light scarlet or flame color; one 
of the most effective. 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 


Mrs. Frank Pendleton. All experts agree that this is one of the finest 
varieties yet introduced. The flowers are of largest size, borne on strong 
straight spikes. In color a lovely salmon-pink with brilliant deep red blotches in 
the throat. A color combination rivalling many of the finest orchids in its rich- 
ness; exquisite in every way. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 


Panama. A favorite wherever high-grade varieties are grown; in color a rich 
rose-pink. 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 


Peace. Immense pure white flowers with a touch of carmine in the lower 
petals. These are borne on tall, graceful spikes; a beautiful and exceedingly 
refined variety. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 


Prince of Wales. An early flowering sort with fine spikes of large flowers of deli- 
cate apricot-pink suffused salmon. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 


War. A magnificent : dark variety with tall spikes well filled with large flowers of a rich GLADIOLUs,. EVELYN: KIRTLAND 
blood-red shaded with crimson-black. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100 


Collections of Twelve Super-Superb Gladiolus 


1 each of the above 12 sorts, 12 bulbs.................... $1 25 6 each of the above 12 sorts, 72 bulbs.................. $6 00 
3 each of the above 12 sorts, 36 bulbs.................... 3 50 | 12 each of the above 12 sorts, 144 bulbs.................. 11 00 


PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLUS 


The original of this type, introduced from South Africa, has been wonderfully improved in the last few years by crossing with choice 
garden varieties; they are quite distinct from the usual run of Gladioli, being of more slender growth, the orchid-like flowers set airily on 
the slender yet strong spikes, the range of colors is brilliant and beautiful and planted in fair sized groups in the garden make a very showy 
display, but it is as cut flowers that their grace and wonderful coloring show to best advantage. We offer six choice named sorts as follows 
Alice Tiplady. Rich orangy-saffron. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. { Maiden’s Blush. Delicate shell-pink. 

Beauty. Deep rose pink. Myra. Rich salmon on yellow ground. 

Butterfly. Light salmony-yellow. Salmon Beauty. A splendid deep salmon. 

Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 3 each of the 6 sorts for $2.00; 6 each of the 
6 sorts for $3.75; 12 each of the 6 sorts for $6.00. 


(GLADIOLUS, GOLD MEDAL Hysrips 


GLADIOLUS in Mixture 


Our mixtures offered below are made up of fine varieties, not 
the common sorts, which produce themselves so freely, and are all 
strictly selected first size bulbs, and sure to give satis- 
factory results. 


Dreer’s General Mixture 


This is our popular low-priced mixture, and is composed of 
fine sorts, in all colors, in first size bulbs only. We have tested 
many brands of mixtures, some of them costing twice as much 
as this, but have never seen any except our Gold Medal Mixture 
which surpassed it in variety of coloring or general excellence, and, 
whether wanted for planting for effect or for cutting, will be found 
entirely satisfactory. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $27.50 
per 1000. 


Primulinus Hybrids Mixed 


This mixture is certain to produce some beautiful flowers mostly 
in tones running from light yellow to orange, apricot and crimson; 
for description of this type see page 137. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.00 
per 100; $28.00 per 1000. 


- Gold Medal Gladiolus 


We grow this magnificent strain for the express purpose of 
being able to supply many of our customers who want something 
decidedly better than the usual run of mixtures and who do not 
care for the named sorts. When Gladiolus are grown in mixture 
they are liable to deteriorate, and finally contain only a few colors. 
To avoid this we grow small blocks of a large number of exquisite 
colors, many of them high-priced sorts, from which these mixtures 
are made, which insures results which cannot be had in any other 
way, and if you wish something really extra fine, these are sure to 
please you. 

Gold Medal Section No. 1. This contains all the scarlet, 
blood-red, garnet, amaranth, and similar rich shades of color in 

great diversity. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 


Gold Medal Section No. 2. This is composed of the white, 
yellow, and delicate shades of pink, rose, etc., and is especially 
valuable for cutting. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 


Gold Medal Section No. 3. In this section are included the 
blue, heliotrope, lilac, mauve and similar tints. A lady customer, 
on seeing a bunch of these, called them “‘pansy colors,” which 
aptly describes them. 8 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.50 per 
100. 

Gold Medal Mixture. This contains some each of the above 
sections, a wonderful diversity in color; by far the finest mixture 
of Gladioli ever offered. 6 cts. each; 65 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 
100; $45.00 per 1000. 


GENERAL COLLECTION CHOICE NAMED GLADIOLUS 


In addition to the Peerless Named sorts and the Twelve Super-Superb sorts offered on the preceding pages, we offer below a very 
select list of named varieties, each one quite distinct and first class in every way. 


America. Conceded to be one of the finest varieties for cutting 
or bedding ever sent out; color a beautiful soft flesh-pink; 
orchid-like in its coloring and texture. 6 cts. each; 60 cts. per 
doz.; $4.00 per 100. 

Gretchen Zang. A lovely tone of soft pink with scarlet mark- 
ings on the lower petals. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 
per 100. 

Halley. Large open flowers of a delicate salmon pink; very 
early. 7 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 

Kunderdi Glory. Large creamy white flowers with crimson 
stripe in centre of each petal; end of petals ruffled. 12 cts. each; 
$1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 

L’Immaculee. A favorite pure white for cutting; splendid 
spikes; early. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 

Mrs. Dr. Norton. A dainty “peaches and cream’’ color com- 
bination of white, soft pink and primrose yellow. Exquisite for 
cutting. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Mrs. Watt. A most distinct and beautiful sort, of a rich deep 
cherry-red. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 


Myrtle. Clear, delicate rose-pink; considered one of the most 
beautiful of the many pink sorts. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 


Niagara. A charming variety, of a-delicate cream-yellow, lightly 
marked and splashed with rosy-carmine in the throat; beautiful 
as a cut flower. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 


Princeps. Immense wide-open amaryllis-like flowers of a rich, 
dazzling scarlet, marked with white on the lower portion, which 
serves to intensify the brilliancy of the scarlet. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

Schwaben. This is considered one of the best and freest grow- 
ing yellow varieties. 10 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 
100. 

Wilbrink. A favorite variety for cutting; very early flowering, 
color delicate pink. 10 cts. each; 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100 


Collections of Choice Named Gladiolus 


1 each of the above 12 sorts, 12 bulbs...............0002: $1 25 
3 each of the above 12 sorts, 36 bulbs.............cceeeee 3 25 


6 each of the above 12 sorts, 72 bulbs,..............0-. $6 00 


12 each of the above 12 sorts, 144 bulbs....... S6000a0000 -10 00 


DREER’S SELECT DAHLIAS 


ONE OF OUR LEADING SPECIALTIES 


All of the Dahlias offered in this catalogue will be supplied in dormant 
field-grown roots or in strong divisions of such roots of proper planting 
size (not clumps), excepting the Novelties and varieties of Special Merit, 
the Twelve Choice American Dahlias of Recent Introduction, and the 
New Decorative Pompon Little Jewel offered on pages 139 to 141 and 144 
and 145. These can only be supplied in specially pre- 
pared strong vigorous green or growing plants, which 
will be ready for delivery about May 15th. 

We have prepared a leaflet on the growing of Dahlias, a 
copy of which we will be pleased to send free on request. 


DAHLIA NOVELTIES 
AND VARIETIES OF 
SPECIAL MERIT 


This collection consists of new American and European 
introductions and also includes a few older sorts which are still 
scarce and which rank in quality with some of the best of 
recent introduction. 


Adoration (Decorative). An attractive soft shell-pink, medium to 
large sized flowers on good stems. A strong grower and very free 
blooming. One of the best of its color and particularly attractive 
under artificial light. Plants, $2.50 each. 


Amigo (Decorative). Of large size with flowers held well above the 
foliage, and of marvelous coloring, a bright gold illuminated with a 
sunset glow, the petals being deeply cleft adds greatly to its attrac- 


tiveness. Plants, $1.50 each. DEcorRATIVE DAHLIA COURONNE D’OR . 

Amulet (Decorutive). A new and distinct coloring, a light jasper- Bertha Jost (Decorative). A very free flowering handsome Dahlia 
red with golden salmon suffusion like richly tinted autumn of large size carried on long stiff stems. Color at base sulphur- 
foliage, a most desirable addition to the autumn tinted sorts. yellow, the outer petals blended with peach-pink while the. 
The flowers are of large size and of deep formation on very long centre is tinted with burnt-orange; quite distinct. Plants, 
branching stems, very free flowering, holding its full centre to $2.50 each. 


the end of the season and as a cut flower, it is one of the best 
keeping sorts. Plants, $5.00 each. 

Attraction (Cactus). A beautiful Dahlia that is greatly admired. 
The flowers, which measure fully 6 inches in diameter, are com- trials this season and which will prove valuable and distinct 
posed of gracefully arranged curled or twisted petals of a lively for garden decoration. Color a rich golden apricot with the 


yet soft silvery mauve-rose, with white suffusion. Plants, 50 reverse of the petals rosy carmine which reflects in a luminous 
cts. each. manner to the face of the flower. Plants, $2.00 each. 


Couronne d’Or (Decorative). A French introduction that has 
given some wonderfully fine, large, exhibition flowers in our 


A . Croesus (Decorative). A striking combination of yellows, the 

N ye 3 a prevailing shade is buttercup-yellow deepening to golden- 
a “ apricot at the centre. The flowers are very large and deep, com- 
| posed of loosely rolled, slightly tubular, recurving petals; early 
and free flowering. Plants, $2.00 each. 


Ellinor Vanderveer (Decorative). An incomparible 
Dahlia of exquisite beauty and of great size and depth 
having every desirable quality. Color a rich, glowing, 
satiny pink. One of the earliest to come into flower. 
Plants, $5.00 each. 


Faith Slocombe (Decorative). One of the best of the 
: autumn tints; a pure apricot with a touch of salmon- 
y rose; large size, early and free; good for all purposes. 
N Plants, $2.50 each. 


Futurity (Decorative). One of the most beautiful of its 
color, a deep old rose. The flowers are large and well 
formed, good stems holding them well above the foliage; 
fine for exhibition, the garden, or as a cut flower. Plants, 
50 cts. each. 


Geisha (Peony). Geisha has been on the market for 
nearly ten years, but we have never had sufficient stock, 
to supply the demand. This season we offer it in plant form 
of which we will have a good supply. It is the showiest 
and most attractive of this type; the rich colored flowers 
are original in form, consisting of peculiarly twisted and 
curled petals, of an effective and rich combination of scarlet 
and gold. Plants, 50 cts. each. (139) 


DECORATIVE DAHLIA 
ELLINOR VANDERVEER 


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HENRY A DREER 


DAHLIA NOVELTIES and VARIETIES of SPECIAL MERIT — Continued 


Mevrouw Dix (Decorative). A glowing lively salmon-rose with golden suffusion. 
While only a medium sized flower 5 to 6 inches, held on long good stems, we 
consider it on account of its free habit combined with the above, a most valuable 
cut flower as well as a plant for garden decoration. Plants, $3.00 each. 


Mme. Diesny (H ybrid-Decorative). A fine Dahlia of good size 


ful lively shade of amaranth-pink. A very free producer; 
a wonderful exhibition and garden variety. Plants, $1.50 
each. 


Mme. Paul Aubrey (True Peony). This is not merely a 
semi-double Dahlia as so many of the so-called Peony- 
flowered varieties, but it is of true Peony form, we feel safe in 
saying the first Dahlia that is worthy to be designated of this 
type. In color it is of beautiful rich, deep mauve-pink. The 
outer petals are broad and flat, the centre petals quilled and 
rolled toward the centre; a distinct and desirable novelty. 
Plants, $2.50 each. 


Morning Light (Cactus). Primrose-yellow, long narrow in- 
curving petals, entirely distinct from any other variety, and 


a general favorite among lovers of the cactus type. Plants, 
$3.00 each. : 


Mrs. O. D. Baldwin (Decorative). A good sized flower on long stiff wiry stems, fine 
for cutting, the base of the flower is not unlike the color of the American Beauty Rose, 
a rich rosy-carmine, suffused with, and shading to soft rose-pink at the tips. Plants, 
$1.00 each. 


Nagel’s Wonder (Hybrid Cactus). A gorgeously colored flower and unique in formation 
reminding one in this respect of a big semi-incurved Chrysanthemum. The petals 
are long and narrow, more or less tubular and curled with deeply cleft tips adding to its 
graceful make-up. The color is a brilliant scarlet-red, lightly tipped and more or less 
striated with yellow. Good stiff stems and free flowering. Plants, $2.50 each. 


Prony Dania 
Mme. Paut AUBREY 


Islam Patrol (Giant Hybrid Cactus). A gorgeously colored flow- | Nerissa (Pompon). A comparatively old but scarce Pompon and 


: F hed oth 1d a gem that should be in every garden. The plant is of free ideal 
er; a velvety crimson-scarlet tipped and flushed wit purereold- habit of growth, always loaded with flowers; never over two 
It is very early and holds its perfect shape to the end of the inches in diameter, supported gracefully on stiff, wiry stems; 


iliantl siaeose Aare Pl absolutely perfect in form and of that beautiful mauve-pink color 
Season; one of our most brilliantly-colored varieties. eos, that everybody likes. Beautiful in the garden and a lovely cut 
$2.00 each. flower. Plants, 50 cts. each. 


Jersey’s Radiant (Hybrid Cactus). A splendid cut flower and 
one of the best exhibition varieties, a large flower on an ex- 
cellent stem. Color bitter sweet orange. Plants, $5.00 each. 


Koh-I-Noor (Hybrid Cactus). Maroon, and at times so dark as 
to be nearly black. The flower texture has a pronounced vel- 
vety sheen which adds greatly to its beauty. In form, a perfect 
hybrid cactus, the blossoms very large and deep with perfect 
centre throughout the season; blooms abundantly at all times. 
Plants, $2.50. each. 


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La Senorita (Decorative). A well built flower with good 
centre, of large size on long stiff stems holding the 
flowers horizontally or chrysanthemum-like. Color rich 
velvety oxblood-red with scarlet suffusion; one of the 
finest of the dark reds. Plants, $2.00 each. 


Maku (Hybrid Cactus). Most delicate shell-pink deepen- 
ing to the centre. All the petals are suffused with 
deeper coloring, just as if though touched by a Painter’s 
brush. Form perfect, a gracefully incurved bloom like 
the highest type of English Cactus Dahlia but with 
heavier petals, Plants, $2.50 each. 


Marechal Foch (Hybrid Decorative). A variety that 
pleases us particularly well; the plant itself is of neat 
erect habit from 5 to 6 feet high and its very perfectly 
formed large flowers are supported in such a manner 
that displays the gay and cheerful blooms to best ad- 
vantage. The color of these is a bright scarlet-red with 
just a wee tip of gold on each petal. Plants, $1.50 each. 


Marian Moore (# ybrid Cactus). A clear pinkish cerise without the slightest taint of 
magenta, the reverse of the petal being of a lighter tint. The flowers are large, of per- 
fect incurved formation with perfect stem, a free and early bloomer. Plants, $2.50 each. 


Hysriw Ca 


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Dautta, Par 
Offered on page I 


ATMA SDAA GARDENsw GREENHOUSE DIANTSS Aout Nn 


DAHLIA NOVELTIES and VARIETIES of SPECIAL MERIT—Continued 


Nichu (Hybrid Cactus). Flowers of immense size of very in- 
curved shape on good stems, producing an abundance of 
beautiful light yellow flowers with good centres to the end of 
the season. Plants $5.00 each. 

Oberon (Decorative). An immense well-built flower and of 
distinct color. A deep old-rose with just the faintest touch 
of violet. A splendid free-flowering variety on excellent 
stems. Plants, $2.50 each. 


Olivia (Decorative). The medium-sized flowers of perfect 
form; produced very freely on good stiff stems are of an 
attractive violet-mauve; usually tipped with a small dash of 
white. Plants, $2.50 each. 


Paradise (Hybrid Cactus). Of the well known George 
Walters type in formation but entirely distinct in color; 
creamy old-rose suffused with gold in such a manner as to 
give it a striking brown tone; extremely free with perfect 
stems. Plants, $3.00 each. 


Pearl Ruggles (Peony). There is nothing more attractive 
in Peonies than this very large peculiarly-formed light and 
graceful flower with its much curled and twisted petals 
and its exquisite cerise-pink color with soft pink and 
white shadings. Plants, $1.00 each. 


Rayonanthe (Decorative). A pretty, loosely arranged large 
flower that always has a good centre to the end of the season 
of a good sulphur yellow, a desirable, distinct variety. Plants, 
$2.00 each. 


Santa Rosa (Decorative). Beautiful distinct old rose of very 
good form on good stems; an exceptionally good cut flower 
with fine keeping qualities. Plants, $2.00 each. 


Sinbad (Hybrid Cactus). Color a bright maroon with the reverse 
of the petals a lighter shade, and as they twist and turn the 
effect is a blossom tipped with mauve. The form is incurved 
long wiry but stiff stems, extremely free. Plants, $2.50 each. 

Siskiyou (Hybrid Cactus). Mr. Broomall the veteran Dahlia 
grower of California says that Siskiyou produced the largest 
flowers he has ever grown. It was awarded first prize at the 
1924 Los Angeles show for the largest bloom and many other 
prizes throughout the country. Color a distinct pink tinted 
mauve. Plants, $2.50 each. 


Skagerrak (Cactus). This beautiful clear, clean lemon-yellow has 
flowers which under ordinary field culture without disbudding 
measure 7 inches in diameter. In form it is all that can be 
wished for, the long petals making a deep gracefully shaped 
flower, always full to the centre. Plants, $1.00 each. 


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New Dautia 
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DECORATIVE 
DAHLIA SUSAN 
MAGILL 


Susan Magill (Decorative). A deep shade of lilac is not an attrac- 
tive description for a Dahlia, nevertheless this variety is ad- 
mired by everyone, a large, well shaped flower with the bushes 
loaded with bloom throughout the season, an attractive garden 
variety. Plants, $2.50 each. 

Triomphe (Decorative). A medium sized flower of distinct color- 
ing, a brilliant analine-red passing to soft mauve at the edge. 
Plants, $2.00 each. 

William Slocombe (Decorative). A beautiful clean-cut, pure 
canary-yellow of splendid form, with very large flowers; it is 
early flowering and continues good to the end of the season. 
Plants, $1.00 each. 


SPECIAL OFFER 
We will supply a strong, vigorous plant each of the 38 novelties 
and varieties of special merit as offered on pages 139 to 141, 
a wonderful collection, which if ordered singly would cost $86.00, 
for $65.00. ; - 


Dreer’s Riverton Decorative Dahlias 


We take pleasure in introducing the following eight new varieties, 
seedlings of our own, all of which we can recommend, not only for 
their perfection of form, perfect stems, size and color, but all are 
of vigorous, robust, healthy growth producing their beautiful 
blooms early and continuously and with perfect centres to the end 
of the season. 

These eight varieties can only be supplied in green 
or growing plants which will be ready for delivery at the 
proper planting time about May 15th. 

Riverton Beacon. Rich golden-yellow with brilliant red mark- 
ings and suffusion. 

Riverton Cardinal. Brilliant cardinal-red. 

Riverton Coral. Light coral-red with rosy-red reflections. 

Riverton Giant. Gracefully curled and twisted petals of a 
deep blood-red. 

Riverton Golden Glow. Rich deep yellow. 

Riverton Gold. Pure golden-yellow with salmon-rose reverse. 

Riverton Rose-Mallow. Beautiful mallow-pink with lighter 
suffusions. 

Riverton Snow. A splendid white. 

Price. Having prepared a large stock of the above enables us to 
offer them at an unsually low price for such meritorious novelties. 
$1.00 each; the set of 8 for $7.50. 


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PASH GARDENAo GREENHOUSE PLANTS 
Double Show Dahlias 


This is the old-fashioned densely double type which will always 
have many admirers; they are very free, early and continuous 
bloomers. 


A. D. Livoni. A splendid-clear pink, beautifully quilled, of 
perfect form and very free-flowering. 


American Beauty. One of the very best of this type, a brilliant 
crimson-red with French-purple suffusion, a rich glowing color, 
produced abundantly on long stiff wiry stems. 


Cuban Giant. Very large ball shaped flowers of a bright 
maroon, free and early. % 


Dorothy Peacock. Large perfect shaped flowers of a bright 
seashell pink color, very early and free. 


Dreer’s White. A pure glistening white, a large ball-shaped 
flower with closely quilled petals, unsurpassed by any other 
variety in freedom of flowering. 


Dreer’s Yellow. The best yellow show Dahlia yet sent out. A 
good grower, early and profuse bloomer. In general form and make 
up, the flowers resemble Dreer’s White, but larger. 


Ethel Britton. Creamy white prettily tipped with reddish violet. 


Maud Adams. A very free-flowering white with delicate lavender 
suffusion. 


Stradella. Beautiful deep purple crimson; exceptionally free-flowering 
on long wiry stems. 


DREER’S WHITE SHOW DAHLIA 


W.W. Rawson. An exceptionally fine shaped, large 
double flower, color pure white, delicately overlaid 
with mauve. 


Price. Any of the above Double Show Dabhlias 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. One each of the 10 
sorts for $3.00.. 


Double Pompon Dahlias 


During the past few years there has been a greatly 
increased demand for these miniature varieties, particularly 
for cut flower purposes for house decoration, and we would 
not be surprised if these dainty little gems would in the 
near future become as popular for cutting as the Pompon 
Chrysanthemums. 


Catherine. Well formed primrose-yellow. 
Clarissa. Prettily quilled delicate rose-pink. 
Dr. Hirschbrun. A beautiful pleasing lilac-rose. 


Gretchen Heine. A dainty flower of rose tinted white, 
each petal heavily tipped crimson-carmine. 


Joe Fette. A beautiful pure white. 

Kleine Domitea. Pretty orange buff. 

Little Bessie. Creamy white. 

Sunbeam. Brilliant crimson scarlet. 

Price. Any of the above, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Collection of one each of the 8 Pompon Dahlias for $2.50. Douste Pompon DAHLIAS 


Note—The Dahlias offered on this page will be supplied in dormant field-grown roots of proper pianting size 


HEY GARDEN GREENHOUSE DIAN. MLuURULARII LUST 


Peony-flowered or Art Dahlias 


The artistic flowers are best compared to the semi-double 
Peonies in general form. They all flower very freely and are borne 
on long, strong stems, making excellent material for cutting as 
well as for garden decoration. 


Drum Major. One of the largest of the Peony flowered type 
which under ordinary field culture attains a size of over 8 inches; 
in color, it is one of the most brilliant, a rich fiery-red which is 
intensified by a lemon-yellow centre with which the petals are 
also more or less tipped and marked; early and stands out 
most prominently in the garden. $1.00 each. 


Hampton Court. One of the best; a bold flower of 
good form, of a bright mauve-pink. 35 cts. each. 


Mme. Butterfly. Ground color yellow, heavily 
shaded with coral-red; a gay-colored flower, very 
freely produced. 75 cts. each. 


Mme. Coissard. To us this is the most artistic 
and graceful Dahlia of this type yet introduced; its 
flowers are large, composed of incurving shell-like 
petals; these are of brilliant French purple or 
carmine-crimson, freely marked, shaded and suffused 
with white. 50 cts. each. 


Mme. Vard. Deep oriental red with golden disc and 
markings, a gorgeously colored effective flower of 


’ good size. $1.00 each. 


Mondscheibe. 
ering and attractive. 50 cts. each. 


Large canary-yellow,. very free-flow- 


Paradise Found. A large flower of great depth always singled 
out on account of its beautiful clear bright canary-yellow color, 
free and early on good stems. $2.50 each. 


PEOoNy DAHLIA 
Drum Major 


Vivandiere. Of immense size and great depth; color a lively cherry-carmine, shading lighter towards 


the tips. The stems are excellent and it is an early, free and continuous bloomer. 


$1.00 each. 


SPECIAL OFFER. We will supply one each of the 8 Peony-flowered sorts offered above for $7.00. 


New Century Single Dahlias 


This giant flowering type of Single Dahlias are now very popular both for garden decoration and for cutting. 


Eckford Century. Pure white beautifully spotted and pen- 
ciled with crimson. 

Hazel Heiter. Bright crimson-carmine, with deeper shadings, 
base of petals canary-yellow. 

Jack. Brilliant fiery scarlet, the base of the petals overlaid with 
golden-yellow; the freest flowering Dahlia grown. 


. Rose-pink Century. A clear rose-pink color; a strong grower, 


with long, stiff stems; fine for cutting. 


Snowflake. Very free-flowering; pure white. 


Scarlet Century. Brilliant scarlet with golden disc. 


Tango Century. Cadmium-yellow shaded orange-scarlet, 


distinct and novel. 


Twentieth Century. Intense rosy crimson, shading gradually 
to almost white on the edges and a light halo around the disc. 


Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. One each of the 8 varieties for $1.75. 


Collerette Dahlias 


The Collerette Dahlias have artistic single flowers with an additional row of short petals around the disc, forming a frill or collar, 
which is usually of a different color from the rest of the flower. Very graceful for cutting, particularly when arranged in vases by 


themselves. 


Ami Nonin. Dark crimson-carmine, collar white suffused rose. 


Balmoral. Deep aniline-red shaded purple, with long narrow 
white collar petals. 


Dainty. Soft rose, deepening to carmine centre, lemon-yellow 


collar. 


Maurice Rivoire. Ox-blood red and white fringed collar. 
Mme. Gygax. Bright. cochineal-red, primrose yellow collar. 


Rosette. Giant size, velvety cerise suffused white, white collar. 


Price. Any of the above choice varieties, 35 cts. each. A collection of one each of the 6 sorts for $2.00. 


Note—The Dahlias offered on this page will be supplied in dormant field-grown roots of proper planting size 


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HUMMUS GARDEN GREENHOUSE PLANTS 
TWELVE CHOICE AMERICAN DAHLIAS 


OF RECENT INTRODUCTION 


A selection of exceptionally meritorious American varieties of recent introduction; these can be supplied only in green or 
growing plants which will be ready for delivery at the proper planting time, about May 15th.  ~ 
Elsie Daniels (Hybrid Cactus). Very soft lavender-pink shading to | 


pearly-white at centre, long, more or less wavy petals forming a 
most perfect shaped large flower on excellent stems; a popular 
winner at many shows. Plants, $5.00 each. 

Faith Garibaldi (Giant Decorative). A California Gold Medal 
Dahlia with flowers of immense size and great depth even without 
disbudding, with every flower perfect to the end of the season. 
Color a superb rose-pink, held up straight on strong 

stiff stems. Plants, $5.00 each. 


Harry Sheldon Jr. (Decorative). A large well 
formed flower of delightful color, the outer petals of a 
bright lavender-pink with ¢reamy-white centre, 
strong semi-dwarf habit of growth. Plants, $5.00 

- each. 


Jersey’s Beauty (Decorative). Illustrated on color 
plate opposite. Not only the finest true pink decora- 
tive variety, but we are tempted to say the best all 
round Dahlia for any purpose yet introduced. It has 
been one of the outstanding features of the eastern 
shows for the past three seasons where it has been 
awarded many medals, certificates and prizes. The 
beautiful large pink flowers are of perfect form, sup- 
ported on long, stiff straight stems. It is early and 
free flowering, continuing perfect to the end of the 
season. Asa cut flower it is one of the best keepers 
and is equally valuable for garden decoration. No 
one will be disappointed in planting Jersey’s Beauty, 

and with this in view we have prepared a large stock which 

enables us to offer strong plants at the greatly reduced price 
of $1.00 each. 

Jersey’s Jewel (Decorative). A splendid, very large, mallow- 

pink, composed of nicely arranged long petals, which without 

disbudding can be grown nine inches in diameter. A fine 
exhibition flower and the winner of many prizes. Plants 


DECORATIVE DAHLIA, HARRY SHELDON, JR. 


$2.50 each. 

Josephine Mendillo (Hybrid Cactus). Well formed flower of | Margaret Masson (Decorative). One of tbe finest exhibition 
medium size on long stiff stems. Color an intense velvety-red, varieties with very large full flowers of splendid form on ex- 
very aptly described by the Garden Magazine as an improve- cellent stems. Color a most pleasing shade of silvery lavender- 
ment on the popular variety Kalif. A fine garden variety and pink. Has been awarded many prizes and attracted much atten- 
good cut flower. Plants, $1.50 each. tion at the shows the past two seasons. Plants, $5.00 each. 

M. H. de Young (Decorative). Not only a splendid large exhibition a ye 
variety but equally good for garden decoration or as a cut flower. i oe A 


Color pure old gold with scarcely any variation except an iridescent, 
slightly higher colored centre. It is always a mass of bloom on 
splendid stems with the flowers held well above the foliage. 
Plants, $2.00 each. 

Mrs. J. L. Gardner (Hybrid Cactus). An attractive and re- 
fined flower of perfect formation on perfect stem. Color 
deep red with white tips. This without question is the finest 
of the white tipped red varieties, very free. Plants, $2.50 
each. 

Mrs. Eleanor Martin (Giant Decorative). Very large flow- 
ers, can be grown to ten inches in diameter on stiff, two feet 
long stems. The form is of best exhibition type and the color- 
ing is unique, different from all others, a beautiful mulberry 
with golden suffusion. Plants, $2.50 each. 

St. Francis (Decorative). Soft cream color brightened with a 
pinkish glow on the outer petals creating a delightful blossom, 
which can be used for all purposes. Valuable as a cut flower 
on account of its keeping qualities and rigid stem. Admir- 
able for exhibition for its large size. And its freedom of 
bloom and beautiful color make it a fine subject for the 
garden. Plants, $2.50 each. 

Sunny South (Hybrid Cactus). A large flower described by 
the introducer, Mr. Broomall, as the finest yellow he has seen 
in any type. A bright clear yellow without any shading; 
of fine deep formation, sturdy habit with flowers held well 
above the foliage. Plants, $2.50 each. 


SPECIAL OFFER 


We will supply a plant each of the 12 choice American varieties 
offered on this page, which at regular rates amount to $37.00, a splen- 
did up-to-date collection, for $25.00. Giant DECORATIVE DAHLIA, FAITH GARIBALDI 


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DECORATIVE POMPON 
“LITTLE JEWEL’’ 


(Illustrated in Colors on the Plate opposite.) 

For the past two seasons every visitor to our trial grounds after looking over the many giant flowered sorts, was pleased to have the 
opportunity to see this dainty little gem, a most perfect pompon Decorative which is in a distinct class by itself and for which we predict 
great popularity both as a plant for the garden and as a cut flower for table decoration; a vase of a dozen flowers interspersed with a few 
fern fronds will outclass any other Dahlia for this purpose. It is of graceful habit of growth attaining a height of about thirty inches, 
extremely free-flowering, the flowers which are only 23 inches in diameter are of the most perfect decorative type in miniature and are of a 
beautiful peach-blossom pink that appeals to everyone. We can supply Little Jewel in strong plants only, ready May 15th, 50 cts. each; 
$5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 


DREER’S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS 


Ten distinct varieties offered on this and the next page which we have singled out from among the Decorative and Cactus types 
as worthy of every Dahlia fancier’s special attention. While some of these are recent introductions the majority are varieties which have 
stood out most prominently for several years as the most desirable for either garden decoration or for cutting for house decoration and 


DAHLIA 


which prominent position they still hold. 
All of the varieties listed under this heading will be supplied in dormant field roots of proper planting size. 


Maria Houtman (Decorative). One of the most valuable and 
beautiful of the autumn tints, a luminous glowing salmon 


Bordeau (Decorative). All visitors to our grounds have admired 
this as the most effective of the reds. It is very free flowering, 


holding its good shape to the end of the season. The flowers 
are of good size, a brilliant carmine-red in color and are held 
well above the foliage on straight stiff stems, making it valuable 
for garden decoration, cutting and exhibition purposes. $1.50 


shading to old gold. The medium sized flowers are produced 
very freely and continue in good form to the end of the season. 
Its pleasing color, good stems and lasting qualities make it in- 
valuable for cutting, while its freedom of bloom places it in the 


each, first rank for garden decoration. $1.50 each. 


Champagne (Decorative). Aside of being 
one of the largest Dahlias this wonderful 
variety has not only size to commend it 
but is a model for shape, habit of growth, 
stem, freedom of flowering, and above all, 
its remarkable and distinct color; very 
aptly described by its introducer as golden 
champagne with chamoise shadings, which 
color combination no doubt suggested its 
appropriate name. $3.00 each. 


Cigarette (Hybrid Cactus). This distinct 
and novel Dahlia attracts more attention 
in our fields than any other variegated 
variety. In color it is creamy white, “ 
heavily edged with pomegranate red, but 
it varies greatly, no two flowers being * 

_ exactly alike. The petals are long and 
inclined to roll, forming a large, deep, well 
shaped flower of great substance on very 
long stems of best quality. $1.50 each. 


Jean Chazot or Gay Paree (Hybrid 
Cactus). This French introduction is one 
of the very best all-around varieties that 
has yet been produced. It is a fine exhibi- 
tion flower, splendid for gardendecoration, ; 
and unsurpassed by any of the autumn : G 
tints as a cut flower. The habit of the plant is all that could 
be wished for, a free upright grower, long stiff, wiry stems 
holds the flowers well above the foliage in su :-h a manner as to 
display their full beauty; it is one of the most prolific to 
flower, coming into bloom early and contin ing in good con- 
dition to the end of the season, we have never seen an im- 
perfect flower, these are of good size, of splendid hybrid- 
cactus form, and in color a beautiful golden-bronze with 
just a faint suffusion of Nasturtium-red that intensifies its 
brilliancy and adds to its charm. $1.00 each. 


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JEAN CHAzoT OR GAY PAREE DAHLIA 


Dreer’s Ten Great Dahlias continued on page 146. 


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HDLWASITAHES GARDEN GREENHOUSE PLANTS 
DREER’S TEN GREAT DAHLIAS—Continued 


4 ry Mariposa (Hybrid Cactus). A perfectly formed Hybrid Cactus 
rf, 2 composed of long narrow incurved petals which curl and twist so 
as to baffle an artist. A delightful shade of true pink which is 
intensified by a deeper centre, a faint violet suffusion adds to the 
effect. The veining of the petals heightens the beauty and 
increases the novelty of the coloring. One of the gigantic 
California introductions which has depth as well as 
diameter of flower. An absolutely stiff stem which 
rises nearly 3 ft. above the foliage and a centre 
which is regular and perfect. Blooms early and 


continues in good shape to the end of the season. 
$2.00 each. 


Mrs. Edna Spencer (English'Cactus). One of the best 
of the narrow petaled Cactus varieties, the large flow- 
ers are produced on strong stems and areof a most 
delicate lavender-pink color with white suffusion. 
One olf the best for cutting, the color being of a tint 
that is universally admired; the flowers have won- 
derful lasting qualities. 75 cts. each. 


- Mrs. I de Ver Warner. The best known and one 
of Judge Marean’s finest introductions. A wonderful Dahlia 
that has justly gained a great reputation, produces great masses 
of absolutely perfect flowers under all conditions. In color itis of 

that refiried pleasing mauve-pink that is usually referred to as 
an orchid coloring and which everyone loves. The flowers are 
large, of perfect form, on long stiff stems and are so placed as to 
show their full profile. It comes into flower early and continues 
in good shape to the end of the season. $1.50 each. 


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Cactus DAHLIA 
Mrs. EDNA SPENCER 


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Picture (Decorative). A delicately colored variety that al- 
ways pleases. The flowers of good size are of perfect deco- 
tative form and are held well above the foliage on excellent 

stems. Color a delicate lemon-yellow with a distinct but 
soft suffusion of capucine-buff. .A most desirable free flow- 
ering garden variety as well as a fine cut flower. $1.00 
each. 


Pride of San Francisco (Decoratize). A strong vigorous ¢ 
grower of compact uniform habit, with heavy, healthy clean 
foliage, growing about four feet high and requires no staking 
or support of any kind. This uniform habit of growth, free- 
dom of flowering, and the erect position in which its flowers 
are held together with its beautiful color make it pre-emi- 
nently of special value for garden decoration. The flowers 
are borne on stout stiff stems of sufficient length to make 
them valuable for cutting and under ordinary cultivation 
without disbudding, will develop blooms from six to seven 
inches in diameter which are of most perfect decorative 
shape. Its color is difficult to convey. The petals are of a most 
pleasing shade of salmon-pink, with soft rose suffusion towards 
the tips of the outer petals, and with golden base, the color 
effect as a whole being a pleasing brilliant golden salmon-pink, 
which is just as effective in artificial light as under daylight 
$2.00 each. 


Special Offer. At regular prices the Ten Great Dahlias offered 
on this and page 145 amount to $15.75. We have prepared a 
a large stock and offer one root each of the 10 varieties for $10.00. DEcORATIVE DAHL 


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IA, PRIDE OF SAN FRANCISCO 


For cutting the Decorative Pompon Dahlia Little Jewel is exquisite, see page 145 


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DREER’S SELECT DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 


The Decorative Dahlias are an intermediate form between the Show and Cactus types. Many beautiful varieties have been intro- 
duced, some with flat petals, others reflexed, incurved or curiously twisted; but nearly all are without formality or stiffness, and prac- 
tically all of them are leaders as cut flowers, bearing their large perfectly formed blooms on long, stiff stems, and standing in good con- 
dition longer than most kinds; furthermore, they are of easy culture, and seem to adapt themselves to and succeed under the most varied 


conditions, a combination which assures their continued popularity. 


The collection contains many important recent introductions and a selection of the very best standard 
sorts and all of these will be supplied in dormant field grown roots of proper planting size. 


Amun Ra or The Sun God. Amun Ra is wonderfully distinct both in 
color and formation, and while a giant insize, is without coarseness, it being 
perfect in shape. The outer petals of the mammoth flowers are of gorgeous 


copper and orange tones shading to gold and amber, 

deepening in the centre to a dark reddish brown, the 

effect as a whole being that of a gorgeous sunset. 

The stems are stout and hold the immense flowers 

well above the strong vigorous plants; the flowers 

keep for many days when cut. $1.50 each. 

Arrow of Gold. This beautiful variety is a refined 
blossom of pure gold, deepening in the centre and 
shading to golden-apricot and amber at the outer 

The immense deep blooms are held on long 

a wonderful cut flower and exhibition 


petals. 
stiff stems; 
variety. $2.50 each. 


Augustinus. One of the Chrysanthemum-flowered 


type of decoratives, the flowers are very large, com- 
posed of long petals which are more or less twist- 
ed, forming a most graceful pleasing flower. The 
ground color is a rosy salmon overlaid with bright 
metallic lilac, splendid stems and remarkably free 
flowering. 75 cts. each. 


Barbara Latz. Nothing can beat this attractive, medium sized, 
lemon-yellow for earliness and freedom of bloom. While only 
five inches in diameter every flower is perfect and held erect on 
a stiff wiry stem. 75 cts. each. 


Bashful Giant. One of the largest Dahlias yet introduced; 
a great attractive exhibition flower; color apricot with golden 
suffusion and shadings. $1.50 each. 


Bijou. A seedling from Shudow’s Lavender with similar finely- 
divided foliage. The flowers are cream color, deepening to light 
lemon-yellow at the centre; the petals have a peculiar curl and 
twist forming a shapely flower which is placed Chrysanthemum- 
like on the top of the stem. $2.50 each. 


Bon. A brilliant rich velvety blood-red. A well-built large flower 
on long stiff stems. $1.00 each. 


Carmencita. A fancy variety of large size, of unusual graceful 
formation of a bright yellow, striped with red. The plant is a 
compact grower, and a mass of bloom throughout the season; 
these are borne on good stems and last well when cut. $1.00 each. 


Chou. The immense, big, good-formed flowers held on strong 
stiff stems are of a rich tyrian-rose but early in the season are 
heavily shaded and marked with white. This, however, as the 
season advances disappears. A variety that will appeal particu- 
larly to those who are fond of giant size flowers. $1.50 each. 


Claude Harlan. A beautiful clear lavender-pink, very large, 
petals wavy forming a most graceful flower, usually comes in 
sprays of 4 to 5 flowers opening simultaneously on the same 

- branch, early and free and good for all purposes. $2.50 each. 


Conchita. Reminds one in formation of the favorite variety 
Rookwood, from which, however, it is entirely distinct; its 
color being a soft rose-pink with deeper shadings. The formation 
is just irregular enough to make it a most charming flower; ex- 
ceptionally free; particularly for such a large bloom, attractive 
for the garden and as a cut flower. $2.50 each. 


DECORATIVE DAHLIA 
AmuN RA 


Cornelia. A regal flower of immense size and great substance 
and of the loveliest tint of pink, delicately shading to white, 
blooming freely on long stems, splendid for exhibition purposes. 
$2.00 each. 


Copper Oplis. A wonderfully brilliant coppery orange-red 
shading to deep yellow in the centre, a fine large exhibition 
flower of perfect shape, a splendid cut flower that lights up 
particularly well under artificial light. 75 cts. each. 


Dakota. One of Judge Marean’s introductions producing very 
large exhibition flowers of good form on good stout stems, color 
a deep tone of rich coral-red with coppery suffusion; a good 
decorative garden variety. 75 cts. each. 


Del Monte Sunshine. A gorgeous flower of very large size, 
with long flat petals very regularly arranged into a most perfect 
bloom held well above the foliage on stiff wiry stems; early and 
free-flowering; of a brilliant flaming scarlet with just the smallest 
tip of golden-yellow to the petals. $2.50 each. 


Dempsey. Good large well-formed flowers with somewhat 
curled petals on good stiff stems of a brilliant French purple; 
an effective exhibition and garden variety. 75 cts. each. 


Dixie. A fine large, bold flower held well above the foliage on 
strong wiry stems; always in bloom and perfect to the end of the 
season. Color salmon-buff with a rich bronzy hue. $2.00 each. 


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Dolly Varden. One of the earliest and freest flowering varieties 
with wonderfully beautiful good sized flowers. The petals 
curling and twisting delightfully develop a most graceful and 
attractive bloom of irregular formation. Its color is also most 
pleasing, a pretty shade of cameo-pink shading to a creamy- 
pink centre; a splendid cut flower and valuable for garden 
decoration. $3.00 each. - 


Dolores. A splendid free-flowering perfect decorative of large 
size of a glistening apricot-buff with golden suffusion and glow. 
75 cts. each. 


Don Williams. A seedling from the well known fancy variety 
Earl Williams but entirely distinct in color. A soft shade of 
lavender-pink, tipped with white. Flowers large on good stems. 
$3.50 each. 


Dora Clay. An artistic and uncommon shape which makes the 
very large flowers very attractive. They are supported on stout 
wiry stems. Color white with just the faintest touch of cream. 
$1.00 each. 


Dr. Hart. A good-sized very free-flowering soft buff with rosy 
suffusion, over-laid and illuminated with a golden lustre, a 
fine garden variety and cut flower. 75 cts. each. 


Dr. Marshall A. Howe. A beauty both in form and color, a 
magnificent large, light pink, edge of petals shading darker, 
flowers nine inches in diameter, good for exhibition and garden. 
$3.00 each. 


Duchesse de Vendome. A French introduction that we can 
recommend highly both as a garden variety as well as for cut 
flowers on account of its free-flowering habit, and medium sized 
pure white flowers. 50 cts. each. 

Earl Williams. An exceptionally attractive fancy or variegated 
variety, the flowers are of largest size, of splendid formation of a 
brilliant crimson-scarlet color, each petal tipped with white; 
an early and free bloomer that continues in good shape to the 
end of the season. $1.00 each. 

Eldorado. Size, stem and color of this variety are of the best. 
Picture a comparatively low growing bush with immense golden- 
yellow blooms which stand up and look you in the face, and you 
have Eldorado. A strong feature of this beauty is the depth of 
the flower which corresponds with the size, a splendid Dahlia 
in every way. $5.00 each. 


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SELECT DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 


Eliza Clarke Bull. 
largest and deepest of its class, of perfect form with petals just 

sufficiently irregular to prevent any stiffness in formation of the 

flowers, which are carried on strong firm stems. $5.00 each. 


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A wonderfully good pure white, one of the 


Elsie Burgess. Very free flowering, ground color white with 
lavender-pink suffusion. 50 cts. each. 


Emma Groot. Of giant size and entirely distinct in color in 
this type, a most delicate soft shade of mauve. The flowers 
of very regular form are composed of broad flat petals of 
very large size; stems perfect; a fine exhibition flower. 
$2.00 each. 


Epoque. One of the very free-flowering effective garden 
varieties of medium size, of a pretty and lively shade of rich 
purplish-carmine. 75 cts. each. 


Espoir. Only about 43 inches in diameter but a perfect gem 
which we feel certain will become a general favorite for cut- 
ting and for garden decoration. Its form is perfect with long, 
stiff, wiry stems, early and free blooming and its color is of 

that soft rose-pink that everybody likes. With this there is just 
sufficient salmon suffusion to give it lustre and glow. $1.00 each. 


Francis Lobdell. A wonderful large flower of great depth but 
without the least coarseness produced early and continuously 
on splendid stems of a tender soft mauve-rose shading to a white 
centre. A desirable exhibition variety. $2.50 each. 


Frau G. Scheiff. One of.the most admired of the decorative 
type, color bright lively chamois, with just a faint suggestion 
of orange suffusion. The arrangement of its petals is quite 
distinct, these often showing the coppery-orange reverse by 
their peculiar twisting. 50 cts. each. 


Gladys Meyers. A most perfectly formed flower of very large 
size on very long stiff wiry stems of a soft lemon-yellow, a 
splendid Dahlia. 75 cts. each. 


Gloire de Verdun. A most perfect flower of giant size; in 
color a most intense and brilliant shade of cardinal red; one of 
the best and most effective high-colored varieties. 50 cts. each. 


Gloriana. Of huge size and a splendid Dahlia for decorative 
effect either for the garden or as a cut flower. Color pure old 
gold, intensified by a reddish glow in the centre. Exceptionally 
good long, leafless stems hold the flowers well above the plants. 
$1.00 each. 


Glorieux. A wonderfully formed large flower with wavy petals 
which are deeply cleft at the tips giving it a light and graceful 
formation. In color it is a golden yellow deepening to mikado- 
orange at the centre, sometimes every petal is tipped with white 
but more frequently it is without these white tips. but it is 
equally handsome in either state. $1.00 each. 


Glory of Argonne. This is a most desirable cut flower on good 
stiff stems; color delicate violet-rose shading to white at the 
centre, flowers always of good form, plant of erect habit of 
growth and exceptionally free flowering. 75 cts. each. 


Glory of Enkhuizen. A very large, particularly well-formed 
flower of a brilliant scarlet, shading slightly lighter towards the 
edge of the petals. A fine exhibition flower as well as for garden 
decoration. $3.00 each. 


Golden Oriole. Fair-sized flowers with rolled petals and Cleft 
tips; chrome-yellow passing to lemon. $3.50 each. 


Grenadier. The very large flowers are supported on good stems 
well above the foliage. The coloring is unique, the face of the 
flower is a purplish-maroon; the reverse of the petals silvery- 
white. These are quilled and formed in such a manner as to show 
both colors; giving the effect of being variegated or edged with 
silvery-white. $5.00 each. 


Halloween. Not unlike King of the Autumn in color; buff- 
yellow shaded orange, but with larger flowers and blooming 
more freely; splendid stems. $1.00 each. 


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Halvella. One of the most beautiful recent introductions. 


$1.50 each. 


Unique in coloring; coppery old-rose with carmine 
The petals are broad and wavy forming a graceful 
$3.00 each. 


proper position. 


Hercule. 
suffusion. 
flower of good form; very free. 


Hope Slater. A splendid free-flowering clear, lemon-yellow; 
shading lighter at the tips. The good-sized flowers are produced 
most profusely. [Early in the season it is of true decorative form 
but develops a Paeonie centre as the season advances. $1.00 
each. 


Hortulanus Fiet. Flower over 8 inches in diameter, of the 
most delicate shade of shrimp-pink, the tip of each petal barely 
touched with gold. The entire flower has a suffusion of delicate 
tints of red and yellow, which gives a glow yet softness of color 
of great charm. $1.00 each. 


Insulinde. 
well as for garden decoration. 


centre. $1.00 each. 


Jersey’s King. Very large perfect flowers of a brilliant oriental-red with 
$1.00 


carmine suffusion; long stiff stems. 
each. 


Early and free flowering. 


Jersey Pride. 


suffusion, produced on long stiff stems. $1.00 each. 


Jessie K. Prescott. A beautiful combination of colors in a 
well-formed large flower composed of long narrow petals which 
roll backwards giving it a light graceful formation. Color 
orange-scarlet at the centre, gradually passing to buff at the 
tips. In the not fully developed flowers the golden base of the 
petals intensifies the rich coloring. Stems, habit and freedom 
of bloom, perfect. $2.00 each. 


Joseph Faurax. Large attractive flowers with rather narrow 
regularly-arranged petals, forming a very full deep flower of a 
rich, oriental-red suffused with buff at the edges; free and con- 
tinuous flowering on good stiff stems. $1.00 each. 


Judge Alton B. Parker. A coppery-salmon with golden hue. 
A large perfect flower; fine stems, good for all purposes. $2.00 
each. 


Judge Marean. A very large flower of perfect decorative 
shape. The colors changing as the flowers pass through different 
stages of development are a combination of glowing salmon- 
pink, red, iridescent orange, yellow and gold, all blending most 
harmoniously. $1.00 each. 


Junior.» Of immense size which makes it particularly useful as an 
exhibition flower and its freedom of bloom, neat habit of growth 
make it equally valuable for garden decoration. The large 
blooms are supported on good stems, are of perfect form and of 
a delightful soft, delicate shade of lavender-pink. $2.00 each. 


Kenneth J. Doolittle. An exceptionally fine brilliant crimson 
scarlet of giant size and clean cut perfect form, flowering early 
and continuing in good shape throughout the season. $1.50 each. 


Kittie Dunlap. If this has any weak points we have failed to 
discover them. It flowers early and continues perfect through- 
out the season, its blooms are of the largest size, all that can he 
wished for in shape and are carried on long, stifl, practically 
leafless, stems; in color it is a much admired beautiful shade of 
carmine-rose with a brilliant suffusion. $1.50 each. 


King Harold. Very free flowering mahogany-red, flowers of 
medium size on good long stiff stems, very distinct, a good garden 
variety. $1.00 each. 


Laddie. A soft lemon-yellow with orange-buff suffusion, this 
suffusion in the depth of the flower gives it a glowing color that 
makes it particularly attractive, the flowers are of large size, 
produced very freely. 75 cts. each. 


It has 
flowers not only of large size, but of great depth of most perfect and 
pleasing form, color a beautiful shade of mallow-pink which is enlivened 
by a golden sheen; the stems are strong and hold the flowers in just the 


One of the most popular varieties both as a cut flower as 
The blooms under ordinary cultivation 
are from 7 to § inches in diameter with just sufficient broad, long, curled 
and twisted petals to form a perfect and graceful flower. These are held 
horizontally on the stem like a Chrysanthemum. Color a beautiful 
golden ochre, with salmon-red suffusion which deepens towards the 


A large attractive flower, apricot orange with golden 


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SELECT DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 


DEcorRATIVE DAHLIA, ELIZA CLARKE BULL 


La Mascotte. Entirely distinct in formation and coloring. The 
face of the petals is silvery-pink while the reverse is reddish 
violet, the petals being quilled on first opening, the two-toned 
effect produced is very novel and pleasing. The flowers are 
of medium size and are produced in great profusion. $1.00 each. 


Living Gold. This beautiful variety will prove a gem for 
cutting and for the garden. It is of medium size, fine stems, 
color sunflower yellow, with a salmon-red dash at the centre, 
giving it just a touch of bronze. $1.50 each. 


Lotus. A favorite with everyone who sees it, in color a most 
lively orange with an iridescent metallic lustre that makes the 
flower stand out prominently among all others. It is of good size 
and in shape is not unlike a water lily, grand for garden decora- 
tion and a glorious cut flower. 75 cts. each. 


Louise Aureau. A splendid garden variety with fair-sized 
flowers produced most profusely on stiff stems well above the 
foliage of a bright pure mauve. $1.50 each. 


Brown-buff with bronze shadings, extra long good 
75 cts. each. 


Lucero. 
stems, fine for cutting. 


Luminous. Very full perfect flowers of a deep purplish garnet 
with luminous pomegranate red shadings, very free and early. 
75 cts. each. 


Marc Aureau. A fine formed flower of large size of a good 
sulphur-yellow, shading to lemon-yellow at the centre. Ex- 
cellent long wiry stems, continuing in good shape throughout the 
season; very free. $2.00 each. 


Mastodonte. A large, light graceful flower composed of broad 
rolled petals of a soft buff with a dash of red; fine for all pur- 
poses. $1.50 each. 


Mevrouw Euschede-Kooy. Scarlet, more or less suffused 
and streaked with salmony orange, a lively color combination 
with a well formed, good sized flower that holds a good centre to 
the end of the season. $2.50 each. 


Mme. Bertha Darru. A French introduction with particularly 
well formed flowers on long wiry stems, composed of wavy petals. 
Ground color saffron-yellow, dashed with red; a fine cut flower 
and splendid for the garden. $5.00 each. 

Miss Freeman. Large perfectly formed decorative flowers of a 
pleasing shade of salmon-orange with peach-red suffusion; a 
fine cut flower. 75 cts. each. 


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» | oo i Oregon Beauty. Remarkable for its large size and brilliancy 


of color, an intense oriental-red with golden sheen and garnet 
suffusion which makes it stand out prominently in the garden 
among all others. 50 cts. each. 


>» Patrick O’Mara. Named in honor of one of America’s noted 

ef horticulturists. It is of free-flowering habit. The flowers, 

; supported on long stiff stems, are of good size, perfect form, 

= and in color a rich chrome-yellow, with salmon-red suffusion. 
75 cts. each. 


Paul Michael. One of the sensational large exhibition flowers 

that always attracts attention, petals quilled at base, curled 

: and twisted, color pure gold, shaded orange-buff at centre, 
\ very free-flowering. $1.00 each. 

J Pierre Grissard. Strong growing very free-flowering brilliant 

cochineal carmine with lighter suffusion, of uniform good 


: shape borne on perfect stems, fine for all purposes. 75 cts. 
- a3 each. 
{Pink Perfection. This is a pink flowered form of the popular 


Hortulanus Fiet, it is of giant size, of perfect decorative 

form held erect on stiff stems and free-flowering. In color it 
is a beautiful shade of salmon-pink, with old rose suffusion and 
illuminated with a lively golden sheen. $1.00 each. 


Pink Triumphant. A fair-sized flower of ideal decorative forma- 
tion, with broad petals running to narrow points. Color a most 
attractive soft rose-pink with just the faintest white tips. It is 
early and continues good throughout the season and is valuable 
for all purposes. $2.50 each. 


Pioneer. Pretty and distinct, a dark mahogany-red with brilliant 
carmine suffusion on the outer petals, every flower perfect; early 
and free flowering. $1.00 each. 

Pride of California. A brilliant, glowing cardinal-red, of very large 
size, very free and wonderful keeper as a cut flower, the best of its 
color. 75 cts. each. 


DECORATIVE DAHLIA 
Mr. C. H. DRESSELHUIS 


Mrs. Carl Salbach. This is one of the California varieties | Pride of Wayne. A large flower of good depth and abso- 


which isseen at most of the Dahlia Shows throughout the country, 


and which has been accorded many honors. The flowers are 


of splendid decorative form, measuring fully nine inches across, 
and are of a pleasing lively shade of solferino pink with white 
suflusion, equally fine under natural as well as artificial light. 
75 cts. each. 


Mrs. C. H. Breck. A splendid all around variety either for 
garden decoration or for cutting. Its flowers are always of 
perfect shape, full double to the centre of a soft yellow deeply 
suffused with carmine. 50 cts. each. 


Mrs. Nat Siocombe. No other variety approaches this for 
a good all around bright primrose-yellow; it is fine in color, 
of splendid shape and very free flowering. 75 cts. each. 


Mr. Alex Waldie. A large, well-formed flower held well above 
the foliage on fine stems and a particularly soft and pleasing 
color, being a creamy-ground, overlaid and suffused with delicate 
salmon-pink on the outer petals, the centre creamy-white, a 
dainty color combination. $1.00 each. 


Mr. C. H. Dresselhuis. For many years the variety Delice 
has been a favorite cut flower, and while beautiful it was not 
free-flowering. In this new variety we havea similar color, a soft 
rose-pink with white suffusion towards the tips, and what is 
most important, one of the most prolific bloomers; of medium 
size just right for cutting and are splendidly supported on very 
long stiff stems. We predict great popularity for this variety as 
it is undoubtedly the best pink for cutting yet produced. 
$1.00 each. 


Mr. Crowley. An exquisite shade of salmon-pink with the base 
of the petals golden-yellow, flowers of large size and come on 
stout stems on plants of very compact habit of growth, a splendid 
exhibition flower. $1.00 each. 


Mt. Hood. A medium sized remarkably free-flowering pure white, 
of good quality on long stems, a good garden decorative variety 
and cut flower. 50 cts. each. 


lutely perfect form on splendid stems, color rich, brilliant 
french-purple; a fine exhibition variety. $1.50 each. 


Princess Pat. Flowers of immense size and of splendid deco- 
rative form, always coming with a full centre, in color a most 
pleasing shade of old rose that lights up wonderfully under 
artificial light. $1.00 each. 


Red Flamingo. Very large with broad wavy or curled petals, 
forming unique rich luminous crimson-red flowers of unusual 
attractiveness. A splendid free flowering garden variety. 
75 cts. each. 


Reve d’Amour. A splendid decorative garden variety, pro- 
ducing a mass of attractive flowers throughout the season. 
In color a pleasing old-rose pink with strong salmon suffusion. 
50 cts. each. 


Rookwood. A remarkably distinct Dahlia in every way, habit 
of growth, heavy, vigorous and spreading but dwarf, unusually 
free-flowering, coming into bloom early and producing 100 per 
cent. perfect flowers to the end of the season. The form is 
absolutely perfect and entirely distinct, composed of peculiarly 
curled or twisted petals, in color a pleasing shade of cerise-rose 
which does not vary during the entire season. $1.50 each. 


Rosalie Defrance. Entirely new and distinct in color as well as 
in form. The narrow, rolled petals are arranged with mathe- 
matical precisions, found in no other variety. The flowers are 
about four inches in diameter supported on strong, wiry stems. 
In color a distinct shade of amaranth pink, shading lighter to 
the tips with an iridescent golden suffusion at the base. $2.50 
each. 


Rosa Nell. It is not possible to find a better Dahlia of its color. 
The flowers are large, of best decorative formation, they are 
borne on long stiff stems; in good shape to the end of the season. 
It is the brightest rose. $1.00 each. 


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Royal Gold. A wonderful free bloomer, flowers of good size of a 


striking luminous tone of golden amber. 75 cts. each. 


Salmonea. A medium sized flower of elegant form and exquisite | 
coloring, a soft but lively tint of salmon-pink with golden suffusion, 


a splendid cut flower on excellent stems. 
$2.00 each. 


Savoy. A fine exhibition and garden decorative variety 
of a bright tyrian-pink with brilliant, aniline-red shadings 
which become most intense late in the season. $1.00 each 


September Glow. Flowers of good size of a bright 
amber-yellow illuminated with a golden-salmon suffusion; 
a free flowering garden variety that is always a mass of 
bloom. $1.00 each. 


Shelikoff. A rich glowing deep garnet, good sized, deep 
flowers of great substance and good form, always full to 
the centre, one of the very good dark varieties. 75 cts. 
each. : < 


Shower of Gold. One of the very pretty autumn tints 
that is always in great demand. It is a large decorative 
flower with fluted petals, a brilliant yellow deepening to a 
soft apricot towards the centre, strong stems, flowers very 
freely; a splendid cut flower. $1.00 each. 


Shudow’s Lavender. 


but as the season advances it will almost disappear. 
and stiff and holds the large flower erect. 


excellent keeping qualities as a cut flower. $3.00 each. 


Simone Laurent. Unquestionably the earliest and freest 
flowering white decorative variety yet introduced. The flowers 
are of fine form; of good size, on splendid stiff stems for cutting. 
Continues in good condition to the end of the season. $2.50 each. 


Snowdrift. For garden decoration nothing compares with this 
splendid giant variety with its broad waxy white petals which 
form a most perfectly shaped flower on comparatively dwarf 


plants, on stiff stems, always. $1.00 each. 


Susan G. Tevis. A Bessie Boston variety, described by the 
introducer as follows: ‘‘This beautiful variety should fill a long 
felt want, for a lilac-blue flower. This has a distinctive new color 
tone, best described as a deep shade of lilac with a bluish sheen. 
The blossoms are regularly formed of narrow, flat, pointed petals. 
It is a very large graceful bloom of fine depth. $3.00 each. 


T. A. Leonard. A distinct glistening brilliant and luminous 
cerise or crimson-carmine of large size, producing its flowers 
earlier in the season and more freely than any other of the large 
flowering sorts. A good Dahlia for all purposes. $2.00 each. 


Tanforan. Very large brilliant scarlet with garnet shadings 
arranged in fine form with more or less curled and twisted petals. 
A robust grower of free-flowering habit. $1.50 each. 


Tommy Atkins. Remarkable for its wonderful coloring. 
Brilliant flaming scarlet with golden metallic lustre, the brightest 
and richest red yet produced. The flowers are very large, but 
not at all stiff or formal and are well placed on good long stems; 
early flowering and continues good to the end of the season; 
splendid for exhibition, the garden, or for cutting. $2.00 each. 


Everyone admires it. 


The very large flowers are of a silvery lavender 
slightly shading to white. In hot weather the white is more pronounced, 
The stem is long 
It blooms continuously and 
freely from early to late in the season and never shows a centre and has 


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DECORATIVE DAHLIA RooKwoop 


U.S.A. Probably no other Dahlias has met with such favor as 
this, which is entirely distinct in color from all others, a pure deep 
orange, sparkling and glistening, an unusual color in Dahlias. 
These flowers are of large size, of good formation, on excellent 
stems, held so as to display their full beauty and not least of all, 
it is remarkably free-flowering, being early and continuing in 
good condition to the end of the season. A splendid Dahlia for 


all purposes. $1.00 each. 


Whopper. A giant decorative with extremely large, well-built 
deep flowers of a most pleasing shade of yellow-buff, suffused 


with orange. In form it is all that can be desired. 75 cts. each. 


Wizard of Oz. A great Dahlia from all points of view, size, 
formation, color, habit of growth and freedom of bloom. Really 
a wonderful all around Dahlia, be it for the garden, exhibition, or 
cut flower. Begins to flower early and holds its blooms perfect to 
the end of the season; these are produced on long stiff stems held 
so as to show them off to the very best advantage. In color it 
is a rare shade of amber-pink with soft salmon shading or 


suffusion. Always attracts great attention. $3.00 each. 


World’s Best White. 
exhibition purposes. $2.00 each, 


A giant white, the best of its color for 


introduction very appropriately 
A beautiful rich 


Zonsopgang. <A _ Holland 
named Zonsopgang designating Sunrise. 
“golden apricot of splendid form. $2.00 each. 


‘ SPECIAL OFFER. 
One root of proper planting size each of the 109 Select Decorative Dahlias as offered on pages 147 to 151, a grand collection of this 


desirable type amounting at single rates to $167.00 for $125.00. 


CHOICE CACTUS DAHLIAS 


We offer on this and the following two pages a list of choice Cactus sorts of recent introduction, together with the older well-tried 
gems which have made a reputation for themselves. 
All of the Dahlias offered under this heading will be supplied in dormant field roots of proper planting size. 


Ambassador. Awarded the first prize at the San Francisco show, 1921, 
for the best and most artistic variety exhibited. Its color is a soft yellow 
at the centre with salmon, amber and pink shadings, gradually deepening 
towards the tips. The blending of these colors captivates all. The flowers 

A strong grower 


are of largest size and set just right on perfect stems. 
and free bloomer. $2.00 each. 


Arthur Twitchett. Very large deep flower composed 
of many incurved petals forming a most attractive grace- 
ful flower. These are produced most generously on 
excellent stems on plants of good habit. Color, early in 
season, white with just a flush of pink changing to white 
late in the season. $1.00 each. 


Break O’Day. A good sized flower with a full, high 
centre with more or less curved and twisted petals, inter- 
mingled with the flatter ones, forming a most attractive, 
graceful flower. In color, a clear sulphur-yellow, shading 
to sulphur-white, at the tips, early and free-flowering. 
50 cts. each. 


California Beauty. Probably the nearest approach to 
pure copper, a flower of excellent form and dainty appear- 
ance, borne on good stems; a splendid cut flower. 
50 cts. each. 


Cardinal Superba. 


flowers of most perfect form and of brilliant red with golden metallic lustre; 
it has good stiff stems holding the flowers in such a manner as to display 


their brilliant beauty to full advantage. $2.50 each. 


Cid. Flowers of rather loose formation, not very large but desirable on 
account of its very distinct color which is a rich, flaming orange; stems 
good, very free; late flowers will often show a Paeonie centre. $2.50 each. 


Cinderella. A splendidly-formed large flower, outer petals long and tubular 
flattening towards the centre; color pale salmon or fawn-pink; shading to 


amber-yellow at the centre. $2.50 each. 


Crystal. A great exhibition flower of large size and splendid 
form; long twisted incurved tubular petals of a tender silvery 
pink, which passes gradually towards the centre to a soft ivory 
white. 50 cts. each. 


Daddy Butler. A wonderful cut flower and exhibition variety 
of large size of an unusual blending of colors, an American 
Beauty Rose shade with the reverse of the twisted and rolled 
petals of a lighter tint forming a pretty color variation. $2.50 
each. 


Duchess of Marlboro. Wonderfully free flowering, beautiful 
tint of solferino, backed by a sunshine like golden suffusion at 
the base of the petals. 50 cts. each. 


Esther Hunt. A large flower, distinct and beautiful both in 
form and coloring, the latter being a striking luminous tone of 
chinese-orange. The flowers are most perfect in form with good 
full centres, which remain in good condition until the flowers 
have faded. $2.00 each. 


Esther R. Holmes. A most graceful flower of good size on 
splendid stems, a most delicate and pleasing shade of mauve- 
pink, a fine cut ower. $1.50 each. 


Etendard de Lyon. Everyone admires this beautiful rich 
carmine-rose or royal purple. The flowers are distinct in shape 
from all others, with broad, curling, wavy petals which form a 
flower 6 inches in diameter and 4 inches deep, a large flower, yet 
without any stiffness or formality. 75 cts. each. 


A marvelously: brilliant giant cactus with immense 


Cactus DAHLIA, AMBASSADOR 


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Fascinating. A particularly well shaped flower of large size 
and of good depth, color a brilliant glistening mallow-pink with 

..silvery suffusion, the flowers are carried on long stems and are 
produced profusely, continuing in good condition to the end of 
the season. $1.00 each. 


F. W. Fellows. One of the very best Cactus varieties ever 
raised, with flowers of unusual size for the long narrow petaled 
type of which this is one of the finest representatives. In color 
it is an intense coral-red with deeper suffusion at the centre; 
no collection of Dahlias is complete without it. 50 cts. each. 


Galatea. One of the California Gold Medal varieties with 
splendid large blooms composed of long narrow petals forming 
an exquisite flower of a soft yellow which early in the season is 
suffused with soft pink in the outer petals; a fine exhibition 
flower. $2.50 each. 


George Schofield. Medium sized flowers of exquisite form, long 
narrow incurving, twisting petals. Color a delicate blending of 
apricot and yellow, shading to white at the tips; dainty and 
pleasing. 50 cts. each. 

George Walters. One of the most popular favorites of the 
large-flowered Californians, producing its blooms on very long 
stiff stems very freeiy; these are of a pleasing salmon color with 
shrimp-pink shadings. 75 cts. each. 


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Cactus DAHLIA, CINDERELLA 


Gladys Bates. Very large perfect flowers, with incurved petals 
of a golden salmon, the reverse of the petals being rose, the two 
colors giving the effect of a golden old rose. It is an early, free 
and continuous bloomer with exceptionally good stems, one of 
the most popular garden decorative varieties. $1.00 each. 


Gladys Sherwood. A wonderful white. We have seen flowers 
over 10 inches in diameter composed of long curling petals of 
glistening white forming a flower of unusual depth, these 
giant flowers are held erect on strong stems and are produced 
in wonderful profusion. $1.00 each. 


Grisette. Size large; form, stem, color and freedom of bloom 
ideal. The flowers are composed of rolled, wavy, heavy, but not 
coarse petals which broaden out towards the tips forming a most 
substantial flower of a rich old-gold; flushed with salmon-pink; 
good for all purposes. $3.00 each. 


Halo. Of beautiful formation, the petals being curled and 
twisted which lends a peculiar gracefulness to this large bloom 
which in color is a brilliant tyrian rose with deeper shadings at 
the centre with a velvety appearance that intensifies and gives 
fire and life to it not found in any other sort. $1.50 each. 


Helen Durnbaugh. The flowers, while not gigantic, are of 
good size, very double, of splendid form, the petals being cleft 
at the tips adds to its graceful appearance; it is early and free, 
held erect on good stiff stems; in color it is of a delicate blush 
deepening to a glowing but soft rose towards the center. 75 cts. 
each. 


Jonkheer G. F. van Tets. The freest flowering good sized 
white cactus, coming into bloom very early and continuing in 
good shape to the end of the season, the flowers consist of long 
incurving petals forming a somewhat Chrysanthemum-like 
bloom. $1.50 each. 


CHOICE CACTUS DAHLIAS 


(Continued) 


Kalif. A truly majestic flower, of perfect Cactus form, in color 
a pure scarlet. The habit of the plant is all that can be desired; 
the gigantic flowers, produced very freely, are held on strong 
stiff stems, making it a most effective and useful variety for 

cutting as well as for garden decoration. 75 cts. each. 


Lolita Velasco. There are many good white Cactus 
Dahlias and all of them have some distinctive merit of 
their own. We should hesitate to designate any one of 
them as the best white on all points, but if we had to 
select one individual sort, we would take this splendid 
variety which is composed of long straight petals which 
form into a flower of perfect shape, borne on long stiff 
stems, fine for cutting and for exhibition. $3.00 each. 
Marathon. Entirely distinct from all other cactus 
varieties; a brilliant rich purple illuminated with 
higher, brighter shadings. 50 cts. each. 


Marguerite Bouchon. Beautiful in form and 
color, a good sized flower of a charming shade of 
briiliant, yet soft rose-pink with a large white centre 
and distinctly defined white tips, entirely distinct. 
75 cts. each. 


Meesterstuck. One ofthe most distinct and attrac- 

tive varieties of this type. The flowers are perfect 
| in formation, large but graceful, they are held erect 
on long stiff stems, color a rich glowing French 
i purple with brilliant aniline-red suffusion, which is in- 
tensified by the citron-yellow base of the petals which 
give the flower a bicolored appearance that is quite 
novel. 75 cts. each. 


Mme. Victor Cayeux. A very large but ost grace- 
fully formed flower, of a pleasing orange chrome with 
golden suffusion, one of the best autumn tints. The 
flowers are held chrysanthemum-like on long stiff stems, 
splendid for cutting. $1.50 each. 


Mrs. Alfred Harvey. Of the many English Cactus 

varieties introduced, comparatively few have provensatis- 
factory or found a permanent place in our gardens. Mrs. 
Alfred Harvey is one of the exceptions, it has good wiry stems 
that hold the flowers erect, it is early and free flowering, 
of large size and in color a beautiful light salmon-pink, 
with deeper shadings at the base of the petals. $1.50 each. 


Mrs. Ethel F. T. Smith. Creamy white shading to lemon 
at the centre. This is a close counterpart except in color to 
Gladys Sherwood; the flowers are of the same formation but 
still larger and not quite so deep in the centre; a remarkable 


Dahlia. $1.00 each. 


Mrs. Warnaar. A splendid free-flowering variety of creamy 
white, with just a faint apple-blossom suffusion; flowers of 
gigantic size, on strong, stiff stems, petals long and peculiarly 
twisted. $1.00 each. 


Nemrod. A beautifully formed flower, of large size, constructed 
of long curled wavy petals forming a high centre. Color distinct 
and very attractive, a brilliant tyrian-rose with luminous metal- 
lic suffusion, perfect stems hold the flowers well above the plant. 


$1.50 each. 


Nibelungenhort. This is always greatly admired, with 
flowers composed of rather broad, more or less curled and 
twisted petals of a beautiful shade of old rose with golden-apricot 


suffusion. 75 cts. each. 


Papillon. One of the largest of this type, which seems a greatly 
improved Geo. Walters, it is a beautiful blending of old rose with 
golden lights. An early and incessant bloomer with strong, 
long stems that carry the flower well, an exceptionally fine ex- 
hibition variety. $2.00 each. 


Picotee. Color of rich luminous crimson-carmine with the 
reverse of petals a silvery white color, the petals being fluted 
on the ends; this reverse side presents itself in such a manner so 
as to give the flowers the appearance of being tipped with white. 
75 cts. each. 


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CHOICE CACTUS DAHLIAS 


(Continued) 


Pierrot. A unique and striking color, and of unusual grace, 
being composed of very long, narrow tubular petals, which are 
of a deep amber color, usually showing white tips, but even when 
it comes a self color without these tips it possesses an individual 
refinement different from all other sorts. 50 cts. each. 


Pink Delight. A good-sized fiower composed of rolled, 
petals forming a most graceful flower of a delicate rose-pink. 
Blooms early and continuously, holding its good form to the 
end of the season. A splendid cut flower and perfect for 
garden decoration. $2.50 each. 


Rheinischer Frohsinn. <A most distinct and refined 
variety. The flowers are large, of splendid form; the long, 
incurving petals are white at the base, but at about one-half 
their length they become suffused with and change to a 
luminous carmine-rose. 75 cts. each. 


Rising Beauty. Flowers large on long straight stems and are 
of the most brilliant carmine with scarlet suffusion, each petal 
being tipped with golden-yellow, giving a rich color combina- 
tion. $1.00 each. 


Rosa Bonheur. One of those lovely pink varieties that every- 
one loves, the flowers are large, of loose, graceful form, the outer 
petals a soft lavender-pink passing to white at the centre. 


$2.50 each. : Cactus DAHLIA, 


MEESTERSTUCK 


Shirley Brown. One of the largest of the hybrid cactus Springfield. 
varieties. It can be grown to over ten inches in diameter. 
The flowers are of splendid form of rich old geld, with rich 
orange-red shadings; an early free-flowering variety with 
splendid stems. $1.50 each. 


An improvement over the variety Countess of 
Lonsdale, which for many years was considered one of the very 
best cactus varieties for general cultivation, in Springfield, we 
have the same beautiful blending of salmon-pink and amber, 
possibly more intensified and luminous, and even freer flowering. 
50 cts. each. : 

Sulphur Queen. A splendid large flower of true Cactus form 

of a clean sulphur-yellow on fine stems; early and free; the 

best of this color yet introduced. $1.00 each. 

Suzanne Radison. An attractive Mower of medium size, 

of a most dainty color combination. The outer petals a delicate 

mallow-pink, gradually passing to white at the centre. It is 
free and early. $1.00 each. 

Talisman. A gorgeously colored flower of a deep blood-red 

~with maroon shadings. Many of the long petals incurve slightly 

showing the reverse of the tips which gives the flower a more or 
less buff tipped appearance. $2.50 each. 

Thais. A favorite delicately colored variety, ground color 

white, veiled with delicate mauve-rose, the petals are broad 

and informally arranged; early and free. 75 cts. each. 

The Grizzly. Very large flowers of great depth, 
borne on long stiff stems of a brilliant garnet-red 
with maroon shading; always attracts attention. 
$1.00 each. 


The MacGregor. A seedling of George Walters, 
of which it is an exact duplicate in size and shape. 
The flowers are large and full. Color spectrum- 
red; an unusual color in Dablias. The base of 
the petals is lemon-yellow. It is unsurpassed 
for garden decoration and keeps exceptionally 
well when cut. It is one of the first to flower and 
continues in good condition to the end of the 
season; one of the best all around reds in culti- 
vation. $2.00 each. 

White Queen. A pure white hybrid-cactus with long 
fluted petals developing into a flower of good size. 
75 cts. each. 


SPECIAL OFFER 


One dormant root of proper planting size each of the 51 choice 


ae Saas Cactus Dahlias, as offered on pages 152 to 154, amounting at 
Cactus Danita, 


Mrs. ETHEL F. T. Smite single rate to $67.50 for $50.00. 


GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 


PLANTS AND BULBS 


(= Please read what we say regarding filling and forwarding of Plant Orders on page 119 “Gj 


Achimenes 


A plant closely allied to the Gloxinia and which. will succeed 
best under similar cultivation, see cultural notes on Gloxinias 
in our book, “‘Dreer’s Hints on the Growing of Bulbs.’”’ Achimenes 
are supplied in small corms or rhizomes and for best effect three 
or more should be planted in a pot. They continue in flower 
for a period of from 8 to 10 weeks. We offer six distinct varieties 
with flowers averaging 1} inches in diameter. 

Ambroise Verschaffelt. Blush white with delicate tracings 
of pale purple. 
Galatea. Large deep lavender. 
Magnifica. Beautiful violet blue. 
Purity. Large pure white. 
Purple King. A good rich purple. 
Supreme. Lavender with light centre. 
25 cts. each; 3 corms for 50 cts.; $2.00 per doz. 


Agapanthus 


Umbellatus (Blue Lily of the Nile). A splendid ornamental 
plant, bearing clusters of bright, blue flowers on 3 foot long 
flower stalks and lasting a long time in bloom. A most desirable 
plant for outdoor decoration, planted in large pots or tubs on 
the lawn or piazza. Strong flowering plants from 5-inch pots. 
60 cts. each. 

Aglaonema 
Costatum. A dwarf-growing Aroid, suitable for the conserva- 


tory or window garden. Very compact heart-shaped leaves of 
dark, shining green, with white midrib and scattering blotches 


of white. 75 cts. each. 
Allamanda 
Hendersoni. A strong-growing variety, well suited for growing 


on the pillars or supports of a conservatory, or for training on a 
trellis; large, fragrant golden-yellow flowers. 50 cts. each. 


Williamsi. Forms a compact bushy plant with trusses of large 
rich yellow flowers at every point; deliciously scented. 50 cts. 
each. 

Aloysia (Lemon Verbena) 


Citriodora. The well-known popular pot or bedding plant, 
grown for its richly fragrant foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) 


Dreer’s Giant American Hybrid. There is nothing that will 
give the amateur greater pleasure for the window garden than 
these giant-flowering Amaryllis that are so easily managed. The 
strain we offer is the finest that has ever been produced in this 
country, strong bulbs throwing vigorous stems with from four 
to six gigantic blooms of the most perfect form, ranging in color 
from pure white grounds with varied markings of rose, red and 
crimson to the richest self colors as scarlet, crimson, bright red, 
cherry, and almost maroon. Cultural leaflet free on request. 
We can supply large strong bulbs in choicest mixture only. 
75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 


Amorphophallus 


(Devil’s Tongue or Snake Palm) 


An interesting aroid for growing either as a solitary 
specimen or in groups of 3 to 5 plants. The bulbs should be 
planted in May in a warm sunny situation in rich soil. The 
flowers appear before the leaves and rise to a height of 2 to 3 feet 
and resemble a gigantic black Calla; this is soon followed by the 
massive tropical looking leaves, supported on thick beautifully 
mottled stems. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 


Anthericum 
Mandaeanum. A splendid variety with narrow foliage, the 
leaves being green on the edges with creamy white centre. 
Vittatum Picturatum. A most desirable plant for window 
boxes, vases, or for growing as a single specimen in pot; long, 
narrow green foliage with creamy white centre. 


35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Rivieri. 


DREER’S GIANT AMERICAN HyBRID AMARYLLIS 


Anthurium 


Andreanum. A pretty greenhouse plant, not only as a deco- 
rative plant, but as a cut flower, their peculiar shaped flowers 
frequently last on the plants from 2 to 3 months. We offer a 


pretty light rose-colored variety in 4-inch pots at $1.50 each. 


Antigonon (Mountain Rose) 


Leptopus. The pink or rosy-red colored form of this is one of 
the most conspicuous and beautiful climbers grown in the 
Southern States, verandas or trellises covered with same are 
extremely showy and beautiful. In the north the Antigonon 
makes a splendid climber for the greenhouse. 50 cts. each. 


Antirrhinums (Snapdragon) 


Large-flowering Half-dwarf. Popular plants for bedding 
and for cutting. We can supply the six distinct and beautiful 
varieties offered and described on page 65. Ready May 10th. 
15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Araucaria (Norfolk Island Pine) 


Excelsa. One of the very popular decorative plants which has 
been practically unobtainable since the importation of plants 
from foreign countries has been prohibited. We are pleased to 
be able to offer a limited stock of American grown plants. 
5-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, $2.00 each; 6-inch pots, 12 to 
15 inches high, $3.00 each. 


Aspidistra 


Lurida. One of the easiest decorative plants to grow. A most 
useful house plant, thriving in a hallway or a comparatively 
dark place in the room where nothing else will succeed. 6-inch 
pots, $1.50 to $2.00 each. 


Lurida Variegata. The dark green leaves are striped with 
white. 6-inch pots, $2.00 and $2.50 each. - 


Dreer’s Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 136 to 138 


(155) 


AZALEA INDICA 


Asparagus 


Plumosus Nanus (Asparagus Fern). There is no better plant 
for table decoration than this. The foliage is more delicate than 
that of the finest Fern, being lace-like in its filminess. A plant 
with half a dozen stalks is a mass of dainty, misty green, among 
which the stems of a few flowers can be thrust in such a manner 
as to make a pretty decoration for the table. 25 cts. and 50 cts. 
each; $2.50 and $5.00 per doz. 


Sprengeri (Emerald Feather). Excellent for hanging-baskets, for 
bracket use and for cutting. It is one of the best of all plants for 
the window-box when planted on the outside where it can droop 
over the edge of the box. 25 cts. and 50 cts. each; $2.50 and 

$5.00 per doz. 


Dreer’s China Asters 


Superb Late Branching. This is the finest type of China 
Aster for the amateur, being of strong, robust habit, growing 
24 feet high and bearing their large Chrysanthemum-like flowers 
from August to October. We can supply nice plants in May and 
June of the 8 distinct colors offered and fully described on page 
69. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 


Azalea Indica 


Deservedly popular plants for the conservatory and window 
garden, we offer 8 distinct varieties in nice bushy plants. 


De Schryveriana. Salmon-pink edged white, double. 


Empress of India. Large double flower of salmon-rose, car- 
mine and white suffusion. 


Firefly. 
scarlet. 


John Haerens. 


Medium sized double flowers of a bright crimson- 


Double deep rose-pink with white markings. 
Mme. Van der Cruyssen. Beautiful semi-double carmine-rose. 


Professor Walters. Large single salmon-pink deepening to the 
centre, petals prettily fringed. 
Vervaeneana. Large double salmon-pink with white margin. 


Vervaeneana Alba. Large double pure white, occasionally 
showing a few red flakes. 


Price. Bushy plants 8 to 10 inches in diameter, $1.50 each. 


Japanese Kurume Azaleas 


These are most valuable additions to our limited list of winter 
flowering plants. We offer choice varieties for which we were 
awarded a Silver Medal by the Society of American Florists at 
the International Flower Show, Indianapolis. 


Appleblossom. Large flowers of a beautiful appleblossom pink. 


Cherryblossom. Dainty light pink with white shadings toward 
the centre, large semi-double flowers. 


Christmas Cheer. This name was suggested by its brilliant 
coloring, a real Christmas red, semi-double. 


Coral Bells. Not a very large flower but produced very pro- 
fusely; a pleasing coral-pink color, very dainty, semi-double. 


Pink Pearl. A beautiful salmon-carmine shading lighter to the 
centre, flower semi-double in large full tzusses. 


Salmon Beauty. Large semi-double flowers of brilliant 
salmon-rose with brighter markings. 


Snow. A dainty pure white, semi-double. 


Price. Any of the above in strong bushy plants, $1.50 each. 


Aucuba Japonica 


A half-hardy evergreen shrub with large laurel-like dark green 
foliage, freely spotted with bright yellow. A most useful decorative 
plant for the house in winter and as an outdoor plant in summer. 
Shapely plants 12 to 15 inches high, $1.00 each. 


Trained Boxwood 


The trained Boxwoods are useful in groups or as individual 
specimens on the lawn or for planting in vases or tubs for decorative 
effect. 


The sizes noted below are an exceptionally nice lot of American 
grown plants. 


Ball-shaped Boxwoods 


Each | 
14 inches in diameter....$5 00 | 20 inches in diameter... .$8 00 
16 inches in diameter.... 6 00 | 22 inches in diameter....10 00 
18 inches in diameter.... 7 00 | 24 inches in diameter....12 00 


Each 


Pyramid-shaped Boxwoods 


Each 
28'inches high’: .. ses ee eee ee ee eee $6 00 
32'inches' high’! 20/3. et cevee me neteroe ee Ce oe eee 7 50 
36rinchesihigh oat nae eee eee ee ee eee 10 00 


Standard or Tree-shaped Boxwoods 


Each 
16-inch: crownsis.Aes a sae ee ee eee $7 50 
18=1mChi CLOWDS se. jcfe cavers cops eicton he (ois dees dekeeene Pe eee 10 00 
20:inch Crown .)..,semos «26 rose GRRE en eer 12 50 


Bougainvillea 


Crimson Lake. Introduced through the Bureau of Plant In- 
dustry of the Department of Agriculture. 


The flowers are like all other Bougainvilleas, perhaps a trifle 
larger, but in coloring none compare with it in richness and brilli- 
ancy. On first opening a brilliant crimson-lake, retaining this color 
for three or four weeks, after which they gradually pass to a crim- 
son-carmine. 


In Southern California and Florida, the Bougainvilleas make 
gorgeous climbers for outdoor planting, while in the north they are 
useful subjects as pot plants for the conservatory or greenhouse. 
Strong 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


Dreer’s Select Dahlias are offered on pages 139 to 154 


ISTP GARDEN GREENHOUSE PLAN Sau a 


Dreer’s Superb Tuberous-rooted 
Begonias 


This charming class of Begonias is perhaps the handsomest of all sum 
mer-flowering, tuberous-rooted plants, and deserves even greater popular - | 
ity. Improvements made in recent years in size, texture and 
coloring are really phenomenal, with flowers measuring from 4 to 
~ 6 inches across, and colors ranging from the purest white and the 
most delicate tints of pink, yellow and orange to the most intense 
scarlet and richest crimson. Particularly useful for planting in 
porch or window boxes in a semi-shady position. Their culture is 
of the simplest, and with the least regard for their requirements ¢ 
will repay with an abundance and brilliancy of bloom not 
equalled by any other class of plants. Their culture is fully 
described in our book, ‘‘Dreer’s Hints on the Growing of Bulbs,” 
price 25 cts. Copies free to customers who ask for it when order- 


ing. 
Our strain is the finest American grown stock obtainable. 


Single Tuberous-rooted Begonias 


Crimson, Orange, Pink, Scarlet, White and Yellow. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Finest Mixed. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Double Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 


Crimson, Orange, Pink, Scarlet, White and Yellow. 35 cts. |. i 3 
each; $3:50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 


Choice Mixed. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


FRILLED TUBEROUS BEGONIA 


Frilled Tuberous-rooted Begonias | Double Fringed Tuberous Begonia 


A wonderfully improved strain with flowers of immense size These are large, full, double flowers with the edge of the petals 
with beautifully frilled, wavy petals, not unlike the finest fringed | deeply cut or fringed, adding a most desirable lightness and 
ruffled Petunias. (See cut.) We offer the following distinct colors, | grace. We offer these in choicest mixed colors only. 50 cts. each; 
Crimson, Salmon, Pink, Scarlet, Orange, White and | $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 

Yellow. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 2 is = 
Choice Colors Mixed. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 New Frilled Begonia Crispa 
per 100 Marginata 


This is a new and unique color in this beautiful type, a good yellow deli- 
cately edged with red. Stock limited. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Fibrous-rooted Begonias 
This class is entirely distinct from the tuberous-rooted sorts and are among 
the freest-flowering ornamental leaved pot plants for house or conservatory 
decoration. 


Argentea Guttata. Foliage of rich green, spotted with silver. 


Corallina Lucerna. Gigantic trusses of bronzy-red flowers in bloom con- 
tinuously from April to November. 


Haageana. Large trusses of creamy-white flowers, suffused with pink, the 
foliage bold and attractive, of a bronzy-green above and reddish on the under 
side. 


Price. 35 cts. each. One each of the 3 sorts for $1.00. 


Callas (Richardia) 


Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliotiianu). This is the best of the Yellow Callas, 
its flowers being as large as the popular white variety, but of a rich, lustrous 
golden-yellow of velvety texture; the foliage is dark green, with translucent 
creamy-white spots, which add much to its beauty. Strong bulbs, 30 cts. each; 
$3.00 per doz. 


GOLDEN YELLOW 
CALLA 


Dreer’s Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 136 to 138 


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DREER’S LARGE FLOWERING CANNAS 


Cannas are the most economical and effective plants employed in our Gardens. They bloom from early summer until frost in all 
sections of the country, succeeding in any sunny position in any kind of soil, but responding quickly to liberal treatment. For best results | 
the beds should be spaded about two feet deep, and a generous amount of well-decayed manure of any kind thoroughly incorporated, and 
at all times freely watered. : > 


They are most effective when planted in masses of one variety, setting out the plants about 
two feet apart. They are also very effective when planted in mixed borders, where their 
long flowering season insures a constant display of color. 

All varieties have green foliage unless otherwise specified. 


Five Novelty Cannas for 1926 


Copper Giant. An immense flower on a very vigorous plant, color | 
madder-red suffused with rose. 4 feet. 


Gertrude. A seedling of Rosea Gigantea possessing all of the good 
qualities of its parent, but in color a lovely pale rosy pink with salmon 
and rose shadings. 3% ft. 


, 


Louis Cayeux. A strong vigorous giant flowered bright 
rosy scarlet; different from all others. 4 ft. 


Mary Thilow. The bronze-leaved Mrs. Alfred Conard, 
one of the most admired varieties, color a delicate pale rosy 
salmon-pink, very free, foliage light bronze. $2.00 each. 


Sungold. Chinese orange overlaid with a touch of fiery 
- scarlet and narrow golden yellow border, a dazzling free 
flowering variety. 4} feet. 


Price. Any of the above except where noted, $1.00 each; 
the set of 5 for $5.00. 


Four Surpassing Cannas 
A quartette of outstanding merit of recent introduction. 
Enchantress. Unapproached in quality or beauty. Color 
a delicate old rose passing to light salmon as the flowers 
age., 43 ft. 
Frau Dr. Klein. A free grower with tall erect stems sup- 


porting large trusses of immense well formed, very sub- 
stantial flowers of a glossy carmine-red. 5 ft. 


Golden Eagle. Very free and early, of a clear golden 
yellow, throwing its showy trusses well above the foliage. 
No other pure yellow equals it in all round worth and 
effectiveness. 4 ft. 


The Ambassador. Its wonderful vigor, healthy bronze foliage and 
brilliant cherry red flowers combine to make this one of our most 
effective varieties. It has appropriately been referred to as the ‘‘Bronze 
leaved President;” it, however, blooms earlier and more freely than 
that justly popular variety. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 
100. 


Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per 
doz.; one each of the 4 sorts for $1.50. 


LARGE-FLOWERING CANNA. AMBASSADOR 


Twelve Superior Cannas 


Candelabra. Vigorous habit of growth with tawny orange- | Orange Bedder. Particularly attractive and desirable, color a 
scarlet flowers on much branched stalks. 3% feet. bright orange with just enough scarlet suffusion to intensify 

the dazzling mass of color. 4 ft. 

Carmine Beauty. Bright deep carmine flowers produced freely 


in large trusses well above the heavy dark green foliage. 4 ft. Rosea Gigantea. Large flowers in great abundance; the indi- 


vidual petals are often 2% inches across, of a deep rich rose, 


Dazzler. Masses of fire-red flowers heightened by an orange almost a coral carmine. 4 ft. 
suffusion completely cover the dark green foliage of this splendid 


: a @ Salmonea. A distinct, intense shade of salmon-flesh. Flowers 
and most effective variety. 3% ft. 


of medium size, very freely produced over a deep bronzy green 


a Fi 
Favorite. The best yellow dotted with red. The yellow is HO HERS Sh IU 


intense and the dots not too pronounced add to its beauty with- | Salmon Queen. The large flowers are of a deep salmon suffused 
out detracting from the golden mass. 4+ ft. with old rose; a vigorous upright grower. 44 ft. 


Harmony. Great clusters of well formed, Geranium-red flowers, Verouna. Deep russet orange flowers of medium size form a 
arranged in such a manner as to give the trusses an almost strong contrast to the purple bronze foliage. 4 ft. 
globular appearance; carmine bronze foliage. 3% ft. 


Washington. The best very dark red, the deep cardinal red 
Hungaria. An ideal pink bedder, flowers large in good sized flowers with slight orange suffusion make a cheerful showing. 
trusses produced very freely, color a beautiful clear rose. 34 ft. 4} ft. 


PRICE. Any of the above varieties, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. One each of the 12 
Superior Cannas for $3.00. 


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(FENRY ADREER Ge 


DREER’S “PEERLESS” DOZEN CANNAS 


This set contains twelve well tried varieties, all of which have been found 
worthy of being considered as leaders in their respective types and colors. PS 


Cheerfulness. Its name aptly describes the lively beauty of this charming 
variety. Bright fiery deep orange florets which are broadly bordered 
golden yellow. The large trusses are carried very erect over the 
massive foliage and are produced in great profusion. 3} ft. 


Eglantine. An unusual shade of carmine-salmon bordered and tipped 
with gold, a vigorous, free flowering, effective bedder. 37 ft. 

Eureka. The best white. The large substantial flowers are very 
freely produced on vigorous upright stalks. 4 ft. 

Fanal. An intense fiery cinnabar red that compels 
attention, an ideal grower, producing a great abundance 
of flowers on upright stems well above the foliage. 4 ft. 


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Gladiator. Deep yellow, freely dotted with red, a 
popular bedder. 43 ft. 


Mme. Crozy. The popular golden edged red, one of the 
first of the newer type of Cannas introduced from 
France and still among the leaders. 4 ft. cc 


Nokomis. Very effective large deep crimson flowers well above the 
bronze green foliage; unique and effective. 43 ft. 


Queen Charlotte. Very free bright scarlet broadly bordered with 
golden yellow, distinct and attractive. 3% ft. 


Richard Wallace. Large canary yellow flowers, a well known popu- 
, lar variety. 4 ft. 


The Gem. The immense trusses of flowers are borne on upright branch- 
ing stems well above the foliage and are of deep cream or straw yellow 
color dotted with carmine; very attractive and unusually refined. 
4} ft. 

The President. The greatest red Canna, possessing every desirable 
quality. Of immense size, unsurpassed in vigor, penetrating color, 
and a free bloomer. 5 ft. 

Uhlberg. Entirely distinct. The flowers expand very fully and are 
of a soft rosy carmine, the throat of the flower is of a creamy yellow as o 
are also the edges of the petals. 3% ft. LARGE-FLOWERING CANNA. EUREKA 

Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One each of the ‘‘Peerless”’ Dozen for $2.50. 


Eight Fine Orchid-flowered Cannas 


The flowers of this type are of a different form and in general larger than those of the other varieties. 


The colors range from clear canary-yellow to deepest red. No white or pure pink sorts have been developed in this type. They 
are robust growers and very showy. 


Austria. Pure yellow, with faint scarlet dots on inner petals. ' Wintzer’s Colossal. Flowers frequently eight inches in diam- 


4; ft. ‘eter; bright scarlet; very effective, free-flowering bedding 
Italia. Golden yellow and bright orange-scarlet. 43 ft. variety. 
King Humbert. The most popular of all Cannas. Great | Wyoming. Bronze purple foliage, immense spikes of large 
orange-scarlet flowers surmount beautiful vigorous deep bronze massive orange flowers. 6 ft. 
foliage. 5 ft. | Yellow King Humbert. A sport from the bronze leaved red 
Mrs. Karl Kelsey. Large orange-scarlet, striped and flaked | flowering King Humbert. Flowers are yellow dotted orange- 
with golden yellow. scarlet. The occasional reversion of a stalk of foliage and 
Statue of Liberty. An extremely vigorous grower with bronze flowers to the typical King Humbert makes a bed of this variety 
foliage and large orange-scarlet flowers. 6 ft. very interesting. 44 ft. 


Price. Any of the above, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Special Offer. One each of the Eight Fine Orchid-Flowered Cannas for $1.40. 


Large-flowering Cannas in Separate Colors 


The varieties of Cannas offered on this and the preceding page are the outstanding sorts of our very large collection, all of which 
are strictly first-class. Many planters are not particular as to variety so long as they get the wanted color; for such we offer at very low 
prices if the selection of variety is left to our choice, in the following colors. 


Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, Carmine, Yellow, Yellow spotted red. White, Orange, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; 
$80.00 per 1000. 


FaNncy-LEAVED CALADIUMS 


Fancy-leaved Caladiums 


No other summer foliage plant equals the Fancy Caladiums in 


Clivia Miniata (mantophyllum) 


A pretty lily-like plant of the easiest culture, and a most desirable 
house plant, it flowers during the spring and summer months, remaining 
in bloom for a long period. The flowers are about 2 inches long, and are 
borne in dense clusters from 10 to 20 flowers each; in color it is of a fine 
orange-red, shading to buff. 3 inch pots, 50 cts. each; 5-inch pots, 
$1.50 each. 


Extra Early Colossal or 
Midsummer Giant Cosmos 


Indispensable summer and autumn blooming plants producing their 
artistic blossoms in lavish profusion. Plants ready May 1. We can 
supply White, Pink and Crimson. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; 
$8.00 per 100. 


Crotons 


Nothing can excel the beauty and richness of coloring that is found in 
this class of plants. They are beautiful as pot plants for the conserva- 
tory, making handsome specimens for decorative and exhibition purposes 
In the latitude of Philadelphia and southward they are wonderfully 
effective for summer bedding, presenting a glorious medley of rich 
variegated colors not found in any other class of plants. 


We offer a choice assortment embracing the best standard varieties as 
well as the most desirable recent introductions. 


Plants in 3-inch pots, $1.00 each; collection of 12 varieties, $10.00. 
Plants in 4-inch pots, $1.50 each; collection of 12 varieties, $15.00. 


Large plants, $2.00, $2.50 and $5.00. each. 


Cyperus (Umbrella Plant) 


rich and gorgeous, yet soft coloring. All of the varieties are of 
marvellous beauty for the furnishing of the conservatory during 
the summer months, for window boxes, or even for outdoor bedding 
in shady or semi-shady positions. Their culture is fully described 
in our book, “‘Dreer’s Hints on the Growing of Bulbs.” Price, 25 
cts. per copy, or will be sent free to customers if asked for at time 
of ordering. 


Our collection consists of more than fifty distinct and beautiful 
varieties. We offer special selections as under: 
Choice Standard Varieties. 30 cts. each; $20.00 per 100; 
set of 12 distinct sorts, $3.00. 


Extra Choice New and Rare Varieties. 
of 12 sorts, $5.00. 


Caladium Esculentum 
(Elephant’s Ear) 


One of the most effective plants in cultivation for beds, borders, 


50 cts. each; set 


out upon the lawn; they are used extensively in many of the public parks where 
their decorative value is greatly appreciated. To obtain the best results it should 
be planted where it will obtain plenty of water and an abundance of rich compost- 
When full size it stands six to ten feet high, and bears immense light green leaves» 


three to four feet long by two and a half wide. 


Each Per doz. Per 100 
Large; Bulbs serene secre $0 30 $3 00 $20 00 
Hirstisize;Bulbsane... ses cee eee 20 2 00 15 00 : 
Second Size Bulbs..................... 15 1 50 10 oe 
2s: 


Cestrum Parqui 


(Night-blooming Jessamine) 


An interesting tender shrub of easy cultivation, either for pot culture 
or for planting in the garden when the weather gets warm, with small 


greenish white flowers of delightful fragrance, which is dispensed 

the night only. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Clerodendron 

Balfouri. 


creamy-white calyx. Strong plants, 25 cts. each. Extra large 
each. 


Dreer’s Select Dahlias 


We offer on pages 139 to 154, a collection of nearly 300 varieties in the various 
types, probably the iargest and most select list offered in this country. 


A beautiful greenhouse climber, and admirably suited for house 
culture, flowering most profusely with bright scarlet flowers, enveloped in a 


Alternifolius. An excellent plant for the house. Will thrive in 
any good soil, and always presents a green and attractive appear- 
ance. It may be grown as a sub-aquatic, and in any case should 


never lack a liberal supply of water. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Dieffenbachia 


Brasiliensis. A handsome decorative plant for the warm con- 
servatory with large foliage of a dark green color, profusely 


spotted with blotches of white and pale green. $1.00 each. 


or for planting ‘ 


during 


plants, 50 cts. 


CROTON 


Dreer’s Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 136 to 138 


ENRY A DREER: 


Decorative Dracaenas 


Bertha Andre. Heavy broad bronze foliage. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each 
4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


Fragrans. An excellent house plant with broad dark-green foliage; 
grows under the most adverse conditions. 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 


Godseffiana. Entirely different from all other Dracaenas; of free- 
branching habit, forming compact, graceful specimens. Its foliage is of » 
strong, leathery texture, rich, dark-green color densely marked with ¥ 
irregular spots of creamy-white. 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each; 4-inch pots, 
75 cts. each. 


Harmony. Broad green foliage with creamy white margin and pink 5 
edge. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each; 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


Indivisa. This variety is used very extensively as a centre plant for— 
vases, porch and window boxes, etc. It stands full exposure to the sun, 
and its long, narrow, graceful green foliage contrasts beautifully with 
other plants. 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 


Indivisa Douceti. A pretty variegated form, the green leaves being 
edged with white. Good specimens in 6-inch pots, $3.00 each. 


Indivisa Prince Albert. A beautiful and rate variety which, besides 
having the white edge of Douceti, has a bright bronzy-red midrib, dis- | 
tinct and attractive. Good specimens in 7-inch pots. $5.00 each. 


Juno. Large massive broad foliage, green, marked and edged creamy | 
white and rose. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each; 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


Massangeana. A beautiful variegated form of Fragrans with broad, @ 
green foliage, with a broad, golden-yellow band through the centre of 
each leaf. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each; 5-inch pots, $2.00 each. 


Mrs. Eugene Andre. One of the finest high colored varieties yet in- 
troduced with heavy bronzy foliage developing to an intense brilliant 
rosy-crimson. 3-inch pots, 50 cts. each; 4-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


Sanderiana. A distinct and pretty variety with glaucous green foliage, 
| edged with a broad border of creamy white. 3-inch pots, 35 cts. each. 
| Bushy plants in 4-inch pots, $1.50 each; bushy plants in 5-inch pots, EaeeeeS oe Bie OS RUE Se 
$2.90 each. DRACAENA SANDERIANA 


Epiphyllum (Crab-Cactus) pure white, star-shaped flowers, 4 inches across, delightfully 
Truncatum. An interesting Cactus that was formerly ex- fragrant. For cultural notes see our book, “Dreer’s Hints on 
D aed) . 5 
| tensively grown as a house plant for the window garden and the Growing of Bulbs.” 50 cts, each; $5.00 per doz. 


ce 


which is well worthy of being reinstated. It produces large wo Farfugium 
Oey eee shap ed flo pre oe rosy, ke red color te ates i Argenteum. An extremely ornamental pot plant for the house 
a SS eC aa SL OWeL TOLsSeVcral Weeks. 92 with large circular leaves of a glaucous green color, prettily 
plants in 4-inch pots. $1.00 each. F : : 
A variegated with creamy white. 
Eucharis (Amazon Lily) Grande (Leopard Plant). In this variety the large round leaves 
Amazonica. A splendid plant for the warm conservatory, are densely spotted with creamy-white and ycllow, very attrac- 
blooming at various seasons. It sends up stalks bearing several tive. Either of the above 75 cts. each./ 


Ficus (Rubber Plant) 


is ue 
Australis. A rapid-growing compact, free-branching variety, with small, 
leathery, dark-green leaves. Very attractive when grown in bush form. 4-inch 
pots, 75 cts. each. Larger plants, $1.00 and $2.00 each. 


Elastica. The well-known Rubber Plant. 4-inch pot, 10 inches 
high, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pot, 20 to 24 inches high, $1.50 each. 


Radicans Variegata. A trailing variety with very small foliage 
which is prettily variegated green and white. 50 cts. each. 


Utilis. Entirely distinct and unlike the popular Rubber Plant, yet 
possessing the same hardiness. The leaves are thick and leathery, of 
a rich holly-green, with midrib and principal veins of ivory-white. 
Strong plants, $1.00 and $2.00 each. 


Fittonia 


Trailing plants, with handsome variegated foliage, most useful in the conser- 
vatory for planting on surface of pots or tubs containing specimen plants. 


: Argyroneura. Vivid green with network of pure white veins. 
cages Verschaffelti. Bronzy-green, with pink variegation. 
Farrucium ArRGENTEUM Either of the above, 25 cts. each. 


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POLYPODIUM MANDAIANUM SEEDLING 


Pteris Wilsoni. Of compact habit, forming a very symmetrical 
plant. The bright green foliage is beautifully crested. 24-inch 
pots, 15 cts.; 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each. 


Pteris Victoriae. Has narrow graceful foliage of a deep green 


color elegantly variegated with silvery-white, one of the prettiest ! 


of the variegated varieties. 24-inch pots, 15 cts. each; 4-inch 


pots, 50 cts. each 


Ferns for Fern Dishes 


We can supply the most desirable varieties for this purpose. 
2t-inch pots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


Genista 


Fragrans. A most desirable spring-flowering plant, producing 
its fragrant, bright, golden-yellow flowers in the greatest pro- 
fusion. As a window-plant of easiest culture it is unsurpassed. 
Especially desirable for Easter decoration. Fine plants in 


4-inch pots. Flowering size. 75 cts. each. 


Four Best Bedding Geraniums 


The varieties offered are all semi-double flowering and are the 
best of their respective colors. 


Alphonse Riccard. Bright vermilion scarlet. 


Beaute Poitevine. Finest salmon-pink. 


Mme. Recamier. Pure white. 


S.A. Nutt. Rich dark crimson. 


30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Gloriosa (Climbing Lily) 


Superba Rothschildiana. A splendid tropical climbing plant, 
easy to grow in a warm conservatory, grows 6 to 10 feet high, 
producing its gorgeous lily-like flowers, which opens a bright 
yellow, changing to a deep scarlet, in bloom through the summer 


and autumn months. 50 cts. each. 


PDAS DUES GARDEN GREENHOUSE PLANTS 


DREER’S FINE FERNS 


We offer below but a few of the more important Decorative 
Ferns. 


Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa (The Glory Fern). An easy- 
growing form of that most beautiful of all Maiden Hairs Adian- 
tum Farleyense. A splendid subject for the warm conservatory, 
but net suited for house culture. Good plants in 4-inch pots, 
$1.00 each. 


Adiantum Cuneatum. This is the well-known fine-leaved 
Maiden-Hair variety so extensively used in connection with 
cut flowers. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 


Adiantum Wrighti. A comparatively new variety of the 
Maiden Hair type with large fronds which are of a particularly 
rich pleasing green color. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each. 


Asplenium Nidus Avis (Bird’s Nest Fern). We have a splen- 
did lot of this interesting fern which is well suited for house cul- 
ture. 5-inch pots, $2.00 each. 


Cibotium Schiedei (Mexican Tree Fern). One of the most 
desirable and valuable Ferns in cultivation. 4-inch pots, $1.00 
each; 6-inch pots, $2.50 each. 


Cyrtomium Rochfordianum Compactum (Crested Holly 
Fern}. Next to the Boston Ferns, the Holly Fern is the most 
satisfactory for apartment use. Foliage of rich glossy dark green, 
the pinnae or leaflets, besides being wavy or undulated on the 
edges, are also deeply cut or toothed giving the plant a graceful 
and light appearance. 3-inch pots, 25 cts.; 4-inch pots, 50 cts. 
each. 


Dayallia Lucida. A pretty dwarf growing Fern 12 to 15 inches 
high when fully developed with graceful dark green glossy foliage 
which stands the dry atmosphere of the living room without 
injury. 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. 


Nephrolepis Bostoniensis (Boston Fern). The original type 
with long graceful fronds. 4-inch pots, 50 cts.; 6-inch pots, 
$1.50 each. Specimen plants in 10-inch tubs, $7.50 each. 


Polypodium Mandaianum Seedlings. Fronds wavy and 
undulated and of an attractive glaucous-blue color; very hardy 
house plants. 4-inch pots, 75 cts. each; 6-inch pots, $2.00 each. 
Specimen plants in 11-inch tubs, $7.50 each. 


Pteris Alexandriae. The crested fronds of this pretty variety 
are variegated with silvery-white. 24-inch pots, 15 cts.; 4-inch 
pots, 50 cts. each. 

Pteris Rivertoniana. The most distinct and desirable of the 


taller crested forms of Pteris. 23-inch pots, 15 cts.; 4-inch pots, 
50 cts. each. 


CRESTED HoLLty FERN (Cyrtomium) 


Dreer’s Choice Gladiolus are offered on pages 136 to 138 


HENRY A-DREER: 


Dreer’s Select Gloxinias 


One of the most charming and effective of summer flowering bulhs for the conservatory 
We offer strong tubers of a very superior strain in choicest mixed 


or window garden. 
colors, only 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Hydrangea Hortensis 


All of the varicties of Hydrangea Hortensis are extensively grown by florists for Easter 


Decoration as pot plants, but their chief value is the decorative 
effect which they produce when used for the porch, lawn or 
garden during summer. 


The plant produces its fowers from well-matured buds of the 
previous season’s growth, which, in unfavorable exposures, or 
under bad weather conditions, may become damaged by even a 
comparatively few degrees of frost, and, we, therefore, recom- 
mend tub culture. 


In the fall, they may be placed in a light cool cellar or 
similar place, where they should be kept as cool as possible @ 
without freezing. During winter, they are to be kept com- 


paratively dry, only enough water being supplied to prevent ax 


the roots from drying up. 


In some soils, the flowers naturally come blue, occasionally 
the plants will flower pink one season and blue the next. 


The most effective method to artificially produce blue flowers is to incor- 
porate with each bushel of soil about one-half pound of alum, which should be 


broken up into pieces about the size of a hickory nut. 
Six New French Hydrangeas 
Caprice. The finest pure white, distinctive large flowers and 
trusses. 
Coquelicot. An exceptionally bright carmine-rose, of splendid 
habit. 
Elmar. The immense fringed flowers are of a deep rosy-carmine, 
very distinct. 
Le Progres. A beautiful clear pink and one of the most prolific 
bloomers. 


Marechal Foch. A very healthy grower naturally forming a 
well-shaped plant and freely producing flowers of a deep bright 
carmine. One of the greatest acquisitions to date. 

Splendens. Glossy clear red, early and free. 

Price. Any of the above varieties, strong 3-inch pots, 50 cts. 
each; 5-inch pots, $1.00 each. The set of 6 varieties in 3-inch 
pots, $3.00, or in the larger size in 5-inch pots, for $6.00. 


SPECIMEN HypRANGEA HortTENSIS 


DREER’S SELECT GLOXINIAS 
French Hydrangeas 
(Select Standard Varieties) 
Baby Bimbenet. Large compact trusses of silvery rose. 
E. G. Hill. 
Lilie Mouillere. 
Mme. E. Mouillere. 
Mont-Rose. Very free, early, and almost everblooming pink. 


Souvenir de Mme. E. Chautard. The most popular, early, 
free pink; frequently comes blue. 


Immense clear pink. 
Beautiful carmine-rose. 


The most popular white. 


Strong young plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; set of 6 
varieties for $1.25. 

Strong plants from 5-inch pots, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz.; 
set of 6 varieties for $3.00. 

Extra strong plants from 6-inch pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per 
doz.; set of 6 varieties for $5.00. 


Double Flowering 
Hydrangea, Domotoi 


This splendid variety possesses all the 
valuable characteristics of the popular Hy- 
drangea Otaksa, but produces beautiful 
double florets, which are far more lasting 
than the single flowers of Otaksa. It will 
thrive well wherever Otaksa flourishes, and 
thus prove just as useful for planting under 
similar conditions. 

Young plants in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. Good plants in 5-inch pots, 
60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 


Hydrangea Otaksa 


This is the variety that is used so exten- 
sively at the Atlantic seashore resorts, pro- 
ducing immense heads of usually pink but 
sometimes blue flowers. We have a grand 
lot of plants specially prepared for summer 
flowering that will make a handsome display. 


Young plants in 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 

Good plants in 5-inch pots, 60 cts. each; 
$6.00 per doz. 

Strong plants 6-inch pots, $1.00 each; 
$10.00 per doz. 


Dreer’s Select Dahlias are offered on pages 139 to 154 


Heliotropes cherry Pie) 


Heliotropes are great favorites, principally on account of their 
delicious fragrance; they grow freely under glass, and may be 
planted in the open border during the summer. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Hibiscus Sinensis 
(Chinese Hibiscus) 


Well-known evergreen tender shrubs which may be grown either 
in a pot or tub, or planted out during the summer. They flower 
freely during the entire summer, and even in the winter if kept ina 
light, sunny position in the house. 

Aurantiacus. Fine double pure salmon. 
Grandiflorus. Very large single rose. 


Miniatus Semi-plenus. The finest and most brilliant semi- 
double, vermilion-scarlet, with flowers 4 inches in diameter. 
Peachblow. Large double flowers, of a soft pink, with deeper 

centre. 
30 cts. each; set of 4 sorts for $1.00. 


Hyacinthus Candicans 
(Cape Hyacinth) 
A snow-white summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 feet 


in height, gracefully surmounted with from 20 to 30 pure white, 
bell-shaped flowers. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 


Ismene Calathina 
(Peruvian Daffodil) 

A grand summer flowering bulb, producing with great freedom 
large Amaryllis-like, pure white, fragrant blossoms. Keep the 
bulbs in a dry, warm place, and plant out in June. Bulbs can be 
taken up in October, and, after a few weeks’ rest, potted and 
flowered in the house in the winter, or kept over for planting out 
another season. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 


English Ivy 


Large plants, 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 5-inch 
pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. Extra large plants, in 7-inch 
pots, 6 ft. high, $2.50 each. 


Specimen plants trained in globe form, very decorative, see 
illustration, 12 inches in diameter in 6-inch pots, $2.50 each; 
14 inches in diameter in 8-inch tubs, $5.00 each; 16 inches in 
diameter in 10-inch tubs, $7.50 each. 


IsMENE (Peruvian Daffodil) 


TRAINED ENGLISH Ivy 


Jasminum Grandifiorum 
(Catalonian or Star Jasmine) 
This is the old favorite sweet scented variety, a most desirable 
plant for the window garden producing its attractive white flowers 
almost continuously. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Jasminum Primulinum 

The old-time favorite Jasminum Nudiflorum is especially ad- 
mired on account of its early flowering, its flowers, in a sheltered 
position or against a warm wall, appearing as early as the middle 
of March. In this variety, an introduction from China, we have 
almost a counterpart, excepting that its flowers are fully double the 
size. These appear simultaneously with the leaves. The plant 
isnot hardy north of Washington, but makes an excellent subject to 
train on a trellis as a pot plant; grown in this way its bright yellow 


flowers are much admired as a window plant. 25 cts. each. 


Lagerstroemia Indica (Crape Myrtle) 


This is one of the prettiest Shrubs and while hardy south of the 
Potomac requires protection in this latitude. Grown in large pots 
or tubs, specimens 6 to 8 feet high can be produced with little 
difficulty, and which for two or three months in summer will be 
covered with delicate soft pink flowers. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 


Pandanus 
(Screw Pine) 


Veitchi. One of the finest decorative plants for the house 
graceful foliage, broadly striped with cream-white on a green 
ground. 4-inch pots, $1.00 each; 6-inch pots, $2.50 each; 
7-inch pots, $3.50 each. 


(Passion Flower) 


Passiflora 


Pfordti. The best variety for outdoors in summer; flowers 
light blue, suffused with rose and borne quite freely. 50 cts. 
each. 

Princeps. 
and showy variety with bright red flowers. 


This is one of the best greenhouse climbers, a rare 
$1.00 each. 


Dreer’s Select Dahlias are offered on pages 139 to 154 


PHILADELPHIA PA, 165 


DECORATIVE PALMS 


No collection of plants is complete without palms. Their bold, majestic, 
vet graceful foliage lends a grandeur and magnificence that cannot be obtained 
by any other class of plants, and no decoration, whether in the conservatory, 
hall or sitting room, is complete without them. 


Areca Lutescens. One of the most graceful and beautiful Palms in 
cultivation; the foliage is of a bright, glossy green, with yellow stems. 


Each 
3-inch pots, bushy plants, 12 to 15 inches high........... $0 50 
4-inch pots, bushy plants, 15 to 18 inches high........... 75 
5-inch pots, bushy plants, 18 to 24 inches high........... 1 50 
6-inch pots, bushy plants, 24 to 30 inches high........... 2 50 


Cocos Weddeliana. The most graceful and elegant of all Palms. 
Its slender, erect stem is freely furnished with its gracefully arch- 
ing leaves, of a rich green color. The sizes offered are admirable 
for fern dishes. Young plants in 24-inch pots, 35 cts. each; 3-inch 
pots, 12 inches high, 50 cts. each. 


Kentia Belmoreana. The Kentias are the hardiest palms in 
PHCENIX ROEBELENI cultivation. They are of slow growth, and are less affected by 
the dust and dry atmosphere of the house than any others. The 


‘ Kantin Worstonianas ollie spledia variety is very similar to variety here offered is of dwarf, spreading habit, with fine rich, 


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foliage. A=inchipotss, 15 inches high). ..qas es sueceeae ods cation ste: 75 
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Kentia Forsteriana (Made-up Plants). These are specimens 
made by planting several plants together; very useful decora- 
tive specimens. 


Inches high Each Tubs Inches high Each 


5-inch pots 20 $2 50 } 10-inch 48 $20 00 
6-inch pots 30 4 00 |} 10-inch 54 25 00 
7-inch tubs 36 7 50 ) 12-inch 60 35 00 
7-inch tubs 40 10 00 | 12-inch 66 50 00 
8-inch tubs 42 12 50 
8-inch tubs 45 15 00 


Phoenix Canariensis. We have a nice stock of large plants 
of this useful decorative Palm and offer as under. 


Fach 
10-inch pots, 34 to 4 feet high................0. eee eee $12 50 
12-inch tubs, 3} to 4 feet high.......................... 15 00 
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14-inch tubs, 6 to 6} feet high............... 2.0 eee eee 35 00 


Phoenix Roebeleni. The most graceful of the Phoenix, and a Palm which 
has become one of the most popular for room decoration. The plant is of 
vigorous growth, and its gracefully, recurving leaves, with very narrow 
dark green pinnae give it a lightness and airiness not surpassed, if equalled, 
by Cocos Weddeliana; at the same time it is as hardy as a Kentia, succeed- 
ing admirably as a house plant. 


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NOTE All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add to 
value of order in accordance with note on page 119 and Order Blank. 


166 


Pennisetum (Fountain Grass) 


Tender ornamental grasses, valuable either as individual specimens in the 
garden or for massing, while as for border plants for beds of Cannas or 
Caladiums nothing equals them. 


Macrophyllum Atrosanguineum (Crimson Fountain Grass). Foliage 
gracefully recurved of a pleasing dark metallic, coppery-bronze and tawny 
crimson plumes, attains a height of about 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 
doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

Cupreum. Similar in the dark coppery-bronze color of its foliage to the 
variety above, but with much narrower leaves; grows about 3 to 3} feet 
high. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

Rueppelianum (Purple Fountain Grass). Grows about 3 feet high, pro- 
ducing long, graceful green foliage and purplish plumes. Young plants 
ready in May. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


Pentstemon Gloxinioides 


As bedding plants these rank in importance with Petunias, Phloxes, etc. 
They grow about two feet high, bearing 10 to 12 inch long spikes of Gloxinia- 
like flowers throughout the summer. We offer 6 very distinct large flowered 
beautiful varieties. 

Appleblossom. White delicately rimmed with appleblossom pink. 
Amaranth. Amaranth-rose, the white throat beautifully bordered, striped 
and flecked with violet rose. 


Flamingo. Madder-crimson, throat white, faintly splashed with light 
carmine. : 

Firecracker. White, flushed and edged with bright Geranium-red, throat 
white. 

Sweet Violet. White bordered with soft violet shading to a pure white 
throat. 


Violet Bells. Brilliant violet with pure white throat. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100; the 
set of 6 for $1.25. 


Crimson FouNTAIN GRass (Pennisetum) 


Dreer’s Superb Single-Fringed Phyllocactus 


Petunias 


Our own strain of the finest large-flowering single-fringed sorts 
of this useful bedding plant, and invaluable for porch and window 
boxes, flowering continuously from early in the summer till frost. 
Ready May ist. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 10v. 


Philodendron or Monstera 


Pertusum. An interesting hothouse plant of climbing habit 
with large leaves which are peculiarly cut and perforated. 


$1.50 each. 


DREER’S SUPERB SINGLE-FRINGED PETUNIAS 


Named: Hybrids. Beautiful flowering plants closely allied to 
the Cacti, with thornless leaf-like stems. The flowers, which 
often measure eight inches in diameter, are long, somewhat 
trumpet-shaped, consisting of several rows of petals, which in 
color range from pure waxy white to deep crimson, and are 
freely produced on well-ripened stems in spring. They are of 
easy culture, should be confined to small pots and sparingly 
watered. We offer a choice selection of 12 named varieties 
50 cts. each. Set of 12 for $5.00. 


Phyllocactus Latifrons 
(The Queen Cactus) 


This interesting Cactus opens its flowers at night; these are 
fréquently from 6 to 8 inches long, and 5 to 6 inches in diameter, 
of a delicate creamy white color. 75 cts. each. 


Plumbago 


Capensis. Flowers at all seasons. A fine plant for pot 
culture or the border; producing spikes of pretty, light blue 
flowers. 


Capensis Alba. Identical to the above, but with pure white 
flowers. 


Coccinea Superba. Long spikes of showy satiny- 
carmine flowers; a fine pot plant for the window garden. 
18 inches. 

Price. Any oi the ahove, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Punica (Pomegranate) 


Granatum Legrelli. A splendid shrub, hardy as far 
north as Washington. A grand subject for the lawn, 
producing its large, showy, double orange-scarlet flowers 
the entire summer. It is best grown in a large tub, and is 
easily wintered dormant in a cool cellar. 6-inch pots, 
$1.00 each. 


Dreer’s Select Dahlias are offered on pages 139 to 154 


MeExIcAN EVERBLOOMING 
SINGLE TUBEROSES 


Salvia Splendens 


**America’’ 
(Scarlet Sage) 


This is the finest of all the Scarlet 
Sages, being the earliest, freest and 
most continuous bloomer. It is also 
the most uniform in habit of growth. 
One of the most effective bedding 
plants in cultivation. Ready May 1st. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. 


Sansevieria 
Zeylanica Laurenti. This variety, in addition to the variegation shown 
in the ordinary sort, has a band of creamy yellow varying from } to 4 inch 
on each edge of the leaves, which adds greatly to its decorative effect. 
4-inch pots, $1.00 each. Large plants in 6-inch pots, $3.00 each. 


Senecio 
Leucostachys. This is the prettiest white leaved bedding plant we know; 
its foliage is somewhat on the style of the old Dusty Miller, but with much 
finer cut, white tomentose or woolly foliage. It is an interesting plant for 
the mixed border and an excellent edging plant for beds of Cannas, Scarlet 
Sage, etc. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. 


Stephanotis 
Floribunda. One of the most charming hothouse climbers, growing 
rapidly, with long, glossy, deep green foliage, and producing clusters 
of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. $1.50 each. 


Stigmaphyllon Ciliatum 
(Brazilian Golden, or Orchid Vine) 

One of the prettiest tender climbers in cultivation, with large yellow, 
orchid-like flowers, produced very freely during the summer months. It is 
especially adapted for training over the pillars or on the wall of a conservatory, 
but will do equally well in the open air. 50 cts. each. 


STIGMAPHYLLON CILIATUM 


Thunbergia 


Erecta. A greenhouse shrub flowering almost the year round 

bearing large, showy deep purple flowers with orange-yellow 
A most satisfactory plant for the window garden; 
50 cts. each. 


Tigridia 


(Tiger or Shell Flower) 


Pavonia Grandiflora. A showy bulbous plant suitable for 
the mixed border which can be handled in the same manner 
as Gladiolus. It grows about 18 inches high and produces 
freely during the greater part of the summer large bright 
crimson flowers, the centre spotted with yellow. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Tuberoses 


ms) Double Pearl. One of the most delightfully fragrant and 

a beautiful of the summer flowering bulbs. Tor flowering in 
the open, plant about the middle of May, or as soon as the 
ground becomes warm. Strong flowering bulbs, 10 cts. each. 
75 cts. per doz.; $5.60 per 100. 

Mexican Everblooming. This charming single pure white 
variety begins to flower in July and continues throughout the 
season, each bulb throwing from 2 to 5 flower spikes in succession 
Delightfully fragrant. 10 cts. each; 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 
per 100. 


Vinca 


Major Variegata (Variegeted Periwinkle). One of the very 
best plants for vases, and for trailing over the edges of window 
boxes, etc. Leaves glossy-green, broadly margined creamy- 
white; blue flowers. Strong plants in 4-inch pots, 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz. 


Zephyranthes 
(Zephyr Flower or Fairy Lilies) 
Beautiful dwarf, bulbous plant, very effective 
for massing in the border flowering with great 
profusion during the summer. They are also 
suitable for pot culture. 


Alba. Pure white. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per 
doz.; $6.00 per 100. 


Rosea. Large rose-colored. 20 cts. each; 
$2.00 per doz. 


Zinnias 

(Youth and Old Age) 
Dreer’s Giant Double. An extra large 
flowering strain of this popular summer- 
flowering annual, growing about 3 feet high, 
with colossal flowers in a great variety of 
colors. Mixed colors, ready May 10th. 15 cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


TIGRIDIA 


DREER’S SELECT 
Hardy Perennial Plants 


A Harpy PERENNIAL BORDER 


The growing popularity of the Old-Fashioned Hardy Garden Flowers, the inhabitants of the perennial garden 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, every day —brings forth something fresh and new to interest and delight even the most 
critical. Beginning in April, the early-flowering varieties open their flowers often before the snow has entirely disappeared, and continue, 
with constant changing variety, throughout the summer until late in the fall, when only severe freezing weather will stop such persistent 
late-blooming kinds as Japanese Anemones, Pompon Chrysanthemums, Gaillardias, Eupatoriums, Tritomas, etc. 


Twenty-five years ago there were very few Hardy Perennial Borders, but to-day almost everyone who is fortunate enough to have 
even a small garden devotes at least a part of it to hardy plants. 


Many not thoroughly familiar with this class of plants have an idea that nothing but a large field-grown clump will give satisfactory 
returns the first season. This, as experience has taught us, is in most instances a mistake. A vigorous plant of proper size will, in nearly 
every case, give quicker and better returns than the best so-called “‘fieldsclumps.”” The majority of the stock offered in this catalogue is 
pot grown. This does not mean that the plants have been altogether pot-grown, but that they have been field-grown and dug and potted 
up during the fall months, and such stock can be planted, even late in the spring, with practically no loss, which, in the case of clumps, is 


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often quite serious. 


We have prepared a leaflet on 


THE MAKING AND CARE OF AN OLD-FASHIONED HARDY BORDER 


showing plans and giving list of suitable plants for positions either in sun or shade. Copies free on request. 


DREER’S COLLECTIONS OF HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 


The list of Hardy Perennial Plants which we offer in our Garden Book is admitted to be one of the most complete and up-to-date 
collections in the country, and we are continually adding all the new, rare and desirable sorts. 


While we are not in the landscape business and cannot undertake the preparation of plans for planting or 
laying out of grounds we have had prepared by a competent landscape architect a series of Plans of Hardy Borders with a list 
of suitable plants for positions either in sun or shade. We will be pleased to send a leaflet containing same free on application. We also 
offer customers who are not acquainted with the different sorts the following collections, all in good, strong roots, which when once planted 
will, with little care, keep the garden gay with flowers from the time frost leaves the ground until late in autumn. These collections are 
made up of species and varieties strictly of our selection, and we are unable to submit list of contents, as the assort- 
ment varies at different periods during the planting season. 


12idistin'ct;speciessoursselection- eee eee eee eae $2 50 | 50 distinct species and varieties, our selection.......... $8 00 
2oydistinctispecies woursselectlona- ieee ne eee eee 5 00 ! 100 distinct species and varieties, our selection......... 15 00 


NOTE—AIl Plants, Roots and Bulbs are forwarded by express, purchaser paying charges. If wante by 
parcel post add to value of order in accordance with rates given on page 119. 
(168 


DREERS’ SELECT 
| HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 


(= All plants are forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, purchaser paying charges. 


We can forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way, add io value of order in accordance with note on page 119. 


Acanthus (Bear’s Breech) 


Mollis Latifolius. A handsome decorative plant of stately effect, with deeply_ 
toothed, heart-shaped leaves, 2 feet long by 1 foot wide, either for planting as 
single specimens on the lawn or in the border, or for grouping with other 
plants for sub-tropical effect, producing 3 feet high spikes of curious rose-colored 
flowers during August and September. The ornamentation of the Corinthian 
column is said to have been suggested by the leaf of this plant. 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz. 


Achillea (milfoil or Yarrow) 


Filipendulina (Fern-leaved Yarrow). A showy sort with dense heads of golden 
yellow flowers. 3 feet. June and July. 


Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut deep green foliage, flowers 
pink in dense heads; 18 inches high, and flowers all summer. 


Ptarmica Fl. Pl. ‘‘The Pearl.’’ Pure white flowers borne in the greatest 
profusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high; asa summer 
cut flower it is of great value. (See cut.) 


ACHILLEA PTA 


— Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the flowers, while 
not quite so large, are of more perfect form, with fuller centres, which makes it appear 
purer in color. 

Tomentosa (Woolley Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers in a 

multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 
Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Aconitum (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) 


Aconites form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting under trees or in shady 
or semi-shady positions. 

Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very large pale blue flowers 
in September and October. 

Spark’s Variety. The darkest blue of all; 30 inches high; flowers in June. 

35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Aegopodium. (Bishop’s Weed) 

Podagraria Variegata. Pretty green and yellow variegated foliage, makes a pretty 
individual specimen and a neat border or edging for a bed of shrubs. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

Aethionema (Lebanon Candytuft) 

Beautiful shrubby alpines of spreading habit flowering from May to August, well 
adapted for the rockery or the border. 12 to 15 inches. 

Grandiflorum. Dense spikes of rose color. 

Persicum. Deep rose color. 

35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
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 (Mullein Pink). Bright rosy-crimson; 2} to 3 feet. 

— Alba. A pure white variety. 

Flos Jovis (Flower of Jove). Deep pink flowers on 12-inch high stems. 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Ajuga (Bugle) 

A useful plant for the rockery and for carpeting the ground, particularly in shady posi- 
tions, as under trees where grass will not grow; flowers in May and June. 6 to 8 inches 
Genevensis. Deep blue flowers. 

Reptans Rubra. Bronzy foliage, blue flowers. 

— Multicoloris. Foliage prettily spotted and variegated with yellow, brown and red. 

30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Alyssum (Mad Wort) 

Rostratum. Bright golden yellow flowers in June and July. 1 foot. 

Saxatile Compactum (Basket of Gold, Gold Tuft, Rockmadwort). An indispensable 
plant for the rockery or border, growing 1 foot high and producing in May masses of 
broad, flat heads of bright yellow flowers. 

ACONITUM 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


If unable to find what you want refer to the Index, page 2 (169) 


Anemones (Windfiowers) 


Hupehensis. A perfect little gem closely allied to Anemone Japonica which in a miniature form 
= ee it resembles. The plant grows from 18 to 24 inches high and from early in August until late in 
autumn, produces an abundance of flowers about 13 inches in diameter, of a pleasing mauve-rose. 
30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Pulsatilla (Pasque Flower). Grows from 9 to 12 inches high and produces violet or purple flowers 
during April or May. An interesting plant for the rockery or well-drained border. 30 cts. each; 
$3.00 per doz. 

— Rubra. A dark red form of above. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Sylvestris (Snowdrop Windflower). Large nodding sweet scented flowers, lavender-tinted white, 
solitary or two together, pretty drooping buds and finely cut foliage; prefers a semi-shaded 
position. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Anemone Japonica (Japanese Windflower) 


These beautiful Windflowers are among the most important hardy plants. While they begin 
blooming in August they are more especially valuable on account of their continuing in full beauty 
till cut down by hard frost. All are excellent for cutting, lasting in good condition for many days. 
The plants grow 2 to 3 feet high, are perfectly hardy if given the protection of 2 or 3 inches of leaves 
or litter during the winter. 


Japonica Alba. Large, snowy-white; very chaste. 
Japonica Rubra. Beautiful rosy-red; stamens bright yellow. 


Queen Charlotte. Very large semi-double flowers of La France pink, a color that is rare 
among hardy plants. 


Whirlwind. Large, semi-double pure white flowers, very free. 
Price. 30 cts. each; $2:50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of the 4 sorts for $1.00. 


Three New Anemone Japonica 
A wonderfully improved strain possessing a vigorous strong habit of growth not found in 
the older varieties. 
Louise Whink. Very large double pure white. 
Max Vogel. Large semi-double light rose color. 
Richard Ahrens. Large double white tinted pink. 
Ancuusa ITALica, DROPMORE VARIETY 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Amsonia 


Salicifolius. A stout, shrub-like plant, growing about 2 feet high, with terminal 
spikes of light steel-blue flowers, desirable to intersperse in clumps in the front 
row of the shrubbery border. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Anchusa Italica 
(The Improved Italian Alkanet or Bugloss) 

The improved Alkanets justly take a front rank among early summer flowering 
perennials. The rich blue tones of their flowers fill a vacancy in this color, of which 
there is never a superabundance, particularly during their flowering period which 
covers the months-of May and June. They form much branched specimens 3 to 
5 feet high, each branch terminated by a large, pyramidal, graceful spiké of blue 
flowers, and while the habit of the plants are strong and vigorous they are not at all 
coarse. Of easy culture in any good garden soil and a sunny position. Very effective 
either in solid beds or in the hardy border. 

Dropmore Variety. Rich gentian blue. | Opal. A splendid lustrous light blue. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Anchusa Myosotidifiora 


An entirely different and distinct dwarf species from the Caucasian mountains 
growing but 10 to 12 inches high, producing during April and May sprays of beau- 
tiful Forget-me-not-like flowers of a rich hue. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Antennaria (Cat’s Ear) 

Tomentosa Candida. A neat alpine plant of spreading habit, 3 to 6 inches 
high with silvery white foliage and clusters of white flowers. An attractive 
plant for the rockery and useful for bedding or edging. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per 
doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Anthemis (Marguerite) 


Tinctoria. This hardy Marguerite is one of the most satisfactory summer- 
flowering perennials, succeeding in the poorest soil; of bushy habit, growing 
about 15 inches high, and producing its large, golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers 
continuously during the entire summer. 

— Alba. Creamy-white flowers with yellow center. JAPANESE ANEMONE 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


We can supply seeds of many of the Hardy Perennials. See Flower Seed Department, beginning page 51 


HN HARDY PERENNIAL PIANTS: 


Aquilegias, or Columbines 


The Columbines are one of the most elegant and beautiful of hardy plants, 


producing their graceful spurred flowers on stems rising 2 feet or more above 
the beautifully divided foliage, and should be planted wherever their presence 
will serve to lighten up a too stiff and formal planting, for no other plant has 


so airy a grace as the Columbine, is more generous of its blooms, or more effec- 
I tively adapted for cut flowers. 


They are not at all particular as to soil or location, although they prefer a 
sandy loam and a moist but well drained sunny position, and usually make 
themselves at home in any hardy border or rockery. Their period of flowering 
covers the late spring and early summer months. Taken as a whole, they are 
a most important part of the hardy garden, and should be grown in quantity 
by every lover of old-fashioned garden flowers. 


Dreer’s Long-spurred Mixed Hybrids. This is the most admired type 
of Columbines. The plants are of strong, thrifty growth. The flowers of 
largest size vary in color through charming tones of cream, pink, lavender, 
blue, white, red, etc., hardly any two being exactly alike. 


Dreer’s Long-spurred Pink Shades. A special selection of the greatly 
admired pink shades of this most popular type. 


Canadensis. The native bright red and yellow variety, and one of the 
brightest. 


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Chrysantha (Golden Columbine). Bright yellow long-spurred flowers. 


Helenae. Large blue flowers and wide expanded white corolla. DREER’S LONG-SPURRED AQUILEGIA OR COLUMBINE 

Nivea Grandiflora. A splendid robust growing large pure white. Anthericum (St. Bruno’s Lily) 

Skinneri. Petals yellow with long red spurs. Liliastrum Major. A charming border plant with rush-like 

Price. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One foliage and 18 to 24 inch high racemes of small white lily-like 
each of the 7 sorts for $1.50. flowers. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Arabis (Rock Cress) 


Alpina. One of the most desirable of the very early spring-flowering plants that is 
especially adapted for edging and for the rock garden, but does equally well in the 
border, forming a dense carpet, completely covered with pure white flowers. It is 
nice for cutting, and lasts for a long time in bloom. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 


— Flore-pleno. A very pretty double flowering form of the above. 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


—Variegata. Same as above but with the foliage prettily variegated with creamy 
white. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Armeria (Sea Pink or Thrift) 


Attractive dwarf plants that will succeed in any soil, forming evergreen tufts of 
bright green foliage, from which innumerable flowers appear in dense heads, on stiff 
wiry stems, from 9 to 12 inches high. They flower more or less continuously from early 
spring until late in fall. Very useful in the rockery as well as in the border. 


Cephalotes Rubra. A strong growing variety with large heads of crimson-red 
flowers. 
—Rosea. Large heads of rose-pink flowers. 
Laucheana Rosea. Bright rose. 
Maritima Alba. A pretty pure white. 
30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Artemisia 


A most useful class of plants, either for the border or for filling in within the shrub- 
bery. With the exception of the variety Lactiflora they are not remarkable for their 
flowers; The foliage of the sorts offered is very ornamental. All the varieties excepting 
Lactiflora stand cutting down to 5 or 6 inches when used in carpet or ribbon bedding. 


Abrotanum (Old Man, or Southern-wood). Dark green, finely cut foliage, with 
pleasant aromatic odor; 2 feet. 


Lactiflora (Hawthorn Scented Mugwort). A most desirable and effective plant either 
for the border or to plant among shrubbery; it is of strong free growth with erect 
stems 34 to 44 feet high terminated with great panicles of Astilbe-like, Hawthorn- 
scented creamy white flowers produced from the latter part of August to the end of 
September on account of which it is particularly valuable, being unlike any other 
plant in bloom at that time. 

Stelleriana (Old Woman). Deeply-cut foliage; much used in carpet bedding, 
18 inches. 

ARTEMISIA LACTIFLORA 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


v72_ [HENRY ADREERS 


Harpy ASTERS, OR MICHAELMAS DAISIES 


Asclepias (Butterfly Weed) 
Tuberosa. Very showy native plants, about 2% feet high, 
producing flowers of brilliant orange-scarlet during July 
and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Asphodelus (Asphodel, King’s Spear) 
Luteus. An effective plant for the border with sword- 
like foliage and 3 feet high spikes of fragrant yellow lily-like 
flowers in July. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 
Dwarf Alpine Asters 
Alpinus. Indispensable for the rockery or edge of hardy 
borders grows 6 to 10 inches high, showy bluish-purple 
flowers in May and June. 


— Albus. Identical to the above, but with pure white flowers. 
Sub-coeruleus. Forms a dense tuft of leaves, from which issue many 
leafless stems 12 inches high, bearing in June and July massive bluish- 


violet flowers 3 inches in diameter. 
Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Summer-flowering Hardy Asters - 
Amellus Elegans. Grows from 12 to 15 inches high and produces large 
showy flowers of a rich bluish-violet during July and August. Its free- 
flowering habit and compact growth makes it a most desirable subject 


for the front of the border. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


—King George. The most beautiful of the summer flowering Asters, very 
large flowers in large trusses of a rich bluish-violet; being slow to propagate 


this gem is always scarce. 75 cts. each. 


— Lutetia Major. Large narrow petaled flower of a most pleasing light 
35 cts. each; 


lavender-violet. August and September, 18 to 24 inches. 
$3.50 per doz. 


Japanese Hardy Aster 


Mauve Cushion. An entirely distinct species. It forms a circular cushion- 
like plant 24 feet across, rarely exceeding 9 inches in height, the flowers, 
of delicate, soft mauve, with silvery white reflection, measure over 1} 
inches in diameter, and are produced in such lavish profusion as to com- 
pletely cover the plant; the blooms begin to expand early in October, but 
are not at their best until November. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Astilbe 


This collection includes the best of the latest novelties, all are varieties of 
strong vigorous growth producing many branched feathered heads of flowers 
during June and July. They succeed best in a half-shady moist position 


in any ordinary garden soil. 


Marguerite Van Rechteren. Finely fringed flowers, bright red tinged 


with dark lilac. 4 to 5 feet. 
Metta Immink. Dense plumes of pink flowers, 3 feet. 
Rose Pearl. Pearly shell pink, 2% feet. 
Vesta. Very graceful plumes of light lilac-rose. 


White Pearl. Dense pyramidal plumes of silvery white, 2} feet. 
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Set of 5 sorts, $2.25. 


Fall-flowering Hardy Asters 
(Michaelmas Daisies, or Starworts) 

These are among the showiest of our late-flowering hardy plants, 
giving a wealth of bloom during September and October, a season 
when most other hardy flowers are past, and for the best effect should 
be planted in masses of one color. They grow freely in any soil. 
The collection offered below is made up‘of the choicest varieties only. 


Anita Ballard. Light lobelia blue, early and free; 3 feet. 

Belgian Queen. Attractive bluish-lilac; 4 feet. 

Blue Gem. Large rich violet blue; 3 feet. 

Blushing Bride. White with just a tint of pink; 3 feet. 

Brussells. Very large light lavender blue; 4 feet. 

Capitaine. Light lavender blue; 4 to 43 feet. 

Dick Ballard. Large, distinct, rose tinted lavender; 3 feet. 

Emilie Thoury. Light ageratum blue; 3 feet. 

Enfant de Vitry. Distinct semi-double lilac mauve,very free;2} feet. 

Gerbe d’Azur. A striking large light blue; 3 feet. 

Grace Sweet. Rich dark blue; 44 feet. , 

King of the Belgians. Light lobelia blue; 3 feet. 

Laevis. Light heliotrope; 4 feet. 

Liege. Large soft rosy pink; 23 feet. 

Maggie Perry. Light bluish violet with lighter centre; 3 feet. 

Malines. Pretty rosy violet; 4 feet. 

Miss Eisele. Very large lavender blue; 3 feet. 

Mons. Distinct reddish violet; 3 feet. 

Novae angliae. Bright violet-purple; 4 feet. 

——Roseus. Bright purplish-mauve; 4 feet. 

Novae angliae Mrs. C. L. Hutchinson. The best of the rosy 
pinks; 4 feet. 

Novi Belgii Climax. One of the best and showiest, with large 
pyramidal spikes of large light lavender-blue flowers; very free; 
5 feet. 

Novi Belgii White Climax. A counterpart of above with white 
flowers. 

Novi Belgii St. Egwin. A pleasing soft rosy-pink, 3 to 4 feet. 

Rachel Ballard. Distinct rosy violet-blue; 3 feet. 

Sam Banham. Large feathery pure white, one of the earliest; 3 feet. 

Snowflake. Very free, pure white; 18 inches. 

Tataricus. Distinct large bluish-violet; very late; 6 feet. 

The President. Large light bluish-violet; 4 feet. 

Wonder of Colwall. A lovely pale blue; 3 feet. 

Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 
per 100. Set of 30 varieties for $6.00. 


ASTILBE 


MENRY ADREER 7 P| ANTS /if 173 


Aubrietia (Rainbow Rock Cress) 


Pretty dwarf growing plants suitable for the rockery or for the edge of 
the border, they form masses of silvery green foliage and sheets of various 
colored flowers in spring and early summer. Choice mixed varieties, 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Baptisia (False Indigo) 
Australis. A strong-growing plant, about 2 feet high; suitable either 
for the border or wild garden, with dark green, deeply-cut foliage and 
spikes of dark-blue flowers in June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Bellis Perennis (English Daisy) 
Improved double-flowering, white and pink. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 


Bocconia (Plume Poppy, or Tree Celandine) 
Cordata. A noble, hardy perennial, beautiful in foliage and flower, admir- 
ably adapted for planting in the shrubbery borders, centre of beds and 
in bold groups in almost any position. It will grow in any soil or situation, 
attaining from 6 to 8 feet in height; flowers in terminal panicles, of a 
creamy-white color during July and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$18.00 per 100. 


| Boltonia (False Chamomile) 
I ' Among the showiest of our native hardy perennial plants with large, 
single Aster-like flowers. The plant is in bloom during the summer and 
autumn months, and with its thousands of flowers open at one time produces 
a very showy effect. 
Asteroides. Pure white; very effective; 5 to 7 feet. 

Latisquama. Pink, slightly tinged with lavender; 4 to 6 feet. 

— Nana. Identical to the type but grows only 2 feet high. 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Calimeris (Star Wort) 


Incisa. An attractive, free flowering plant; grows 12 to 18 inches 
high, producing from July to September daisy-like, pale, laven- 


BoccontA CORDATA 


der flowers, with yellow centre. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Caltha (Marsh Marigold) 
Callirhoe (Poppy Mallow) Palustris. Effective hardy perennials, of much value in marshy 
Involucrata. An elegant trailing plant, with finely divided places and by the side of streams and ponds; grow about a 
foliage and large saucer-shaped flowers of bright, rosy-crimson, foot high, with bright yellow single flowers in early spring. 
with white centres, which are produced all summer and fall. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Campanulas, or Bellflowers 
Indispensable, hardy garden flowers, of much variety of form, some being of tall 
and imposing habit, while others are dwarf compact little plants, suitable for edging, 
rockwork, etc. They like a good, rich soil, and last much longer in bloom if planted 
in a half shady place. All of the taller growing kinds should be staked to prevent injury 
from high winds. _ 


Carpatica (Carpathian Harebell). A pretty species growing in compact tufts, not 
exceeding 8 inches high; flowers clear blue; held erect on wiry stems. It begins 
blooming in June, continuing until October. As an edging for a hardy border or for 
the rockery it is unsurpassed. 


— Alba. A pure white form of the above. 

Lactiflora. An attractive flower of milk white tinged with blue; 3 feet. 
Latifolia Macrantha. Large purplish-blue flowers. May and June; 3 feet. 
Medium (Canterbury Bells). We offer this popular variety in mixed colors only. 


Medium Calycanthema (Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells). We also offer this 
type in mixed colors only. 


Persicifolia (Peach Bells). Blue flowers during June and July; 2 feet. 
— Alba. A pure white form of the above. 


Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). The most conspicuous of all Campanulas, forming 
a perfect pyramid 4 to 6 feet high, crowded with large salver-like porcelain-blue 
flowers in August. 


Trachelium (Coventry Bells). A good border plant 2 to 3 feet high with large racemes 
of light purple bell shaped somewhat drooping flowers. 


Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 10 
CANTERBURY BELLS varieties for $2.00. 


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CDDIMABITTHRS HARDY PERENNIAL PANTS /M2UBULHRIILUA 


Cephalaria (Roundheads) 


Alpina. When fully established attains a height of 6 feet, bear- 
ing in June and July delicate sulphur yellow flowers, not unlike 
the flowers of Scabiosa. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Cerastium (Snow in Summer) 


Tomentosum. A desirable low-growing plant with silvery 
foliage and white flowers in June, suitable for the rockery, or for 
carpeting dry, sunny spots, or for covering graves; can also be 
used with good effect in carpet bedding. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Chelone (Shell Flower) 


Stately and handsome perennials, growing about 2 feet high, and 
bearing numerous spikes of large flower heads during the summer 
and fall. 


Glabra alba. Terminal spikes of creamy white flowers. 
Lyoni. Heads of showy purplish-red flowers. 
30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Cimicifuga (Snake Root) 


Racemosa. A handsome native species bearing in July and 
August spikes of pure white flowers; well suited for planting at 
the back of the border, or for naturalizing at the edge of the 
woods; 4to 6 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Hardy Chrysanthemums 
(Shasta Daisy, etc.) 

Arcticum (The Arctic Daisy). Among fall-flowerixg perennials this 
is a perfect gem. It forms an attractive rosette-like clump of 
pretty dark green foliage, and in September multitudes of flower 
stems appear, terminated by pure white flowers from 2 to 24 
inches in diameter. These begin to develop during the last week 
in September, and continue in gocd condition throughout 
October, and frequently into November. 


Shasta Daisy ‘‘Alaska.’’ A decided improvement on the origi- 
nal; with blooms 4} to 5 inches across, of pure glistening white. 
Very free-flowering and in bloom all summer and fall. 


Glory of Wayside. The earliest to flower, coming into bloom in 
Suasta Datsy ALASKA May with pure glistening white flowers, which are produced in 
great profusion on symmetrical compact plants from 12 to 15 
i inches high. 
Hardy Border Carnations Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 3 


sorts for 65 cts. 


Choice mixed seedlings produced from seed supplied by a 


specialist in this popular flower. We supply strong plants that Garden Chrysanthemums 


wi ot ar ines ae HOWEES UNS SSESOMS | 2) GIS, CARN We offer a splendid collection of these and illustrate a dozen 
$250 pericoz:; paataey ha of the best in colors, see page 176. 


Caryopteris 


Mastacanthus (Blue Spirea). A handsome Hardy Perennial; grows about 
3 feet high and produces rich lavender-blue flowers in great profusion the 
whole length of the branches. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot- 
culture, blooming continuously from early in September until cut by frost. 
30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Cassia (American Senna) 


Marilandica. A plant growing from three to four feet high, bushy, with 
large panicles of bright yellow, curiously-shaped flowers in abundant 
axillary clusters from July to August. The beautiful pinnate light-green 
foliage is very pleasing. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Centaurea (Hardheads or Knapweed) 


Of easy culture, delighting in an open, sunny position, producing a wealth 
of bloom, which not only makes a fine display in the border, but is excellent 
for cutting. 

Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 18 
inches. 

Macrocephala. Large thistle-like golden-yellow flowers; useful for cutting 
and showy in the border; July and August; 33 feet. 

Montana (Perennial Corn Flower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet 
blue flowers from July to September. 

Montana Alba. Pure white. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 4 sorts, $1.00. CENTAUREA MONTANA 


a et eee ee a ae 


Shrubby Clematis 


Davidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh, bright green 
foliage and tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue 
during August and September; deliciously fragrant. 50 cts. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 

Integrifolia Coerulea. A gocd border plant, growing from 18 
to 24 inches high, producing its small but interesting porcelain- 
blue flowers from June to August. 


Recta. Grows from 2 to 3 feet high, and produces fragrant pure 
white flowers in very large, showy clusters during June and July. 


Price. Except where noted 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Convallaria (Lily of the valley) 
Majalis. This is often starved and neglected and relegated to 


some poor, out-of-the-way corner; but this popular and fragrant 
subject, like most other plants, repays for being well treated, 
and if the bed is given a liberal top-dressing of well-decayed 
manure in fall or early spring it will show the effect by increased 
size, number and vigor of the flowers. The stock we offer is 
strong clumps, especially suited for outdoor planting. 60 cts. 
each; $6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 


Coreopsis 


Lanceolata grandifiora. One of the most popular hardy 
plants. The flowers are a rich golden-yellow, of graceful form 
and invaluable for cutting; blooms during the entire summer 
and autumn. 

Rosea. Finely divided, dark green foliage, bearing in August and 
September numerous small pink flowers; useful in border or 
rockery; 1 foot. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


New Quilled Coreopsis Lanceolata 
Etoile d’Or 


A distinct and novel variety in which the petals instead of being 
flat are quilled or tubular, giving them a stellate or star-like appear- 
ance; in color it is like the type, a rich golden-yellow. 35 cts. 
each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. - 


NEw Coreopsis ETOILE D’OR 


DrREER’S GOLD MEDAL Hysrip DELPHINIUM 


Delphinium (Hardy Larkspurs) 
These are deservedly one of the most popular subjects in the 
hardy border; 
establish themselves in almost any garden soil, but respond quickly 


of easiest culture; perfectly hardy. They will 


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. 

Bellamosum. This is a dark blue form of the popular light blue 
Belladonna, with which it is identical in habit of growth, free- 
dom of bloom and other good qualities, but with intensely rich, 
deep blue flowers. 


Chinense. 
foliage and intense gentian-blue flowers in open panicles. 

— Album. 

Formosum. The old favorite dark blue with white centre; 3 to 
4 feet high. Very vigorous, and one of the best. 

Dreer’s Gold Medal Hybrids. Unquestionably the finest 
strain of mixed hybrids offered. The original stock came from 


A very pretty dwarf species, with fine feathery 


A pure white form of the above. 


England, and consisted of the best-named varieties. The plants 
are of strong, vigorous habit, with large flowers on spikes two 
feet and over long, the majority running in the lighter shades of 
blue. We can supply them in mixture only. 

Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. Set of 6 sorts, $1.25. 


176 


ENRY A-DREERS 


DREER’S CHOICE GARDEN 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 


These are universally popular for outdoor bedding, and considering their many good qualities, there is no cause for surprise to see 
them cultivated so extensively. They produce a lavish profusion of blooms, giving color, life and beauty to the garden just at a time when 
other plants have been destroyed by frost and are looking their worst. Frost does not materially affect the flowering, and it frequently 
happens that an armful of flowers can be cut late in November. They are reasonably hardy if planted in a well-drained position, with a 


covering of leaves or loose litter during the winter, or may be carried over with perfect safety in a cold frame. 


The various collections offered below have been selected from hundreds of varieties that we have tested, and we believe represent the 


very best in their respective class and color. 


DREER’S COLOR-PLATE COLLECTION 
GARDEN CHRYSANTHEMUMS 


The color plate on the opposite page shows twelve of the most distinct and desirable varieties selected from the various classes, 
and are sure to give a wealth of high-grade flowers the coming autumn. ; 


Anna L. Moran (Aster-flowered). 


scarlet. 
Chrysolora (Early-flowering). 
La Garonne (Early-flowering). 
buff. 


Lilian Doty (Aster-flowered). Large, tall growing incurved pink. 
Little Dot (Button). Rich mahogany crimson, early. 
Lucifer (Large-flowered). Rich ox-blood-red. 


Striking brilliant flame 


A fine large early yellow. 
Unique and attractive rose and 


Model of Perfection (Bution). A vigorous growing free-flower- 
ing white. 

Mrs. H. Harrison (Early-flowering). Medium sized blush-pink 
freely produced, very early, button form. 

Petite Louise (Aster-flowered). Silvery pink, a favorite color. 

Red Doty (Aster-flowered). Red flowered form of Lilian Doty. 

Tints of Gold (Early-flowering). Very attractive golden-bronze. 

White Doty (Aster-flowered). Pure white globular flowers. 


Price. Any of the above, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Set of the 12 Varieties as shown on color plate for $2.00. 


Aster-Flowered 
Garden Chrysanthemums 


Adironda. A fine bronze. 

Anna L. Moran. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

Capt. R. H. Cook. Clear deep rose. 

Fernridge. Splendid single red. 

Julia Lagravere. Rich garnet. 

Juliana. Fine yellow. 

Lilian Doty. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

Miramar. A fine bronze. 

Mme. D. L’Argentage. Blush-white. 

Mrs. F. H. Bergen. Light pink. 

Mrs. Harrison Craig. Yellow, overlaid with orange-crimson, 
very attractive. 

Mrs. Dean Emory. Golden bronzy-yellow with rose suffusion. 

Mrs. Nellie Kleris. A fine incurved clear pink. 

Mrs. Roberts. Deep rose-pink. 

Mrs. Chester Robinson. Large, deep rose-pink. 

Nellie Blake. A good deep red. 

Ouray. Rich dark mahogany brown. 

Petite Louise. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

Red Doty. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

Sidney Mitchell. Attractive orange-yellow. 

Soleil d’Or. A fine golden yellow. 

Utan. Rose, shading to white. 

Wanda. Large; pure white. 

White Doty. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

William Sobey. Very free yellow. 


Price. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 25 
varieties for $3.75. 


Five Old-fashioned 
Large-flowered Chrysanthemums 


A selection of five of the hardiest large-flowering Chrysanthe- 
mums, all of them varieties adapted for permanent planting in 
shrubbery and herbaceous borders. 

Angelo. A beautiful light pink. 

Comoleta. Yellow. 

Lucifer. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 
Oconto. Pure white. 

Zelia. A fine orange bronze. 

Price. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

5 sorts for 85 cts, 


Set of 


Twelve Early-flowering 
Garden Chrysanthemums 


A selection of early-flowering varieties embracing a full range 
of colors, which in the latitude of Philadelphia can be depended 
upon to perfect their flowers before October 15th. 


Chrysolora. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

Fee Parisianne. Large, deep old rose. 

Firelight. Bright red, aster form. 

Globe d’Or. Compact bushy habit covered with large canary 
yellow flowers. 

Idolf. A pretty shade of salmon-pink. 

La Garonne. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

Marie Dupont. Very free-flowering, large pure white. 

Mrs. H. Harrison. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

October Gold. Beautiful deep orange. 

Provence. Pale pink. 

Tints of Gold. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

Uvalda. Large pure white. 


Price. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. The set of 
12 varieties for $2.00. 


Twelve Button-shaped 
Pompon Chrysanthemums 


Varieties that produce a great profusion of small flowers seldom 
over an inch in diameter and of very regular, almost globular form. 


Baby. Clear bright yellow. 

Bright Eyes. Blush white, before full development, the centre 
is orange which suggested the name. 

Iva. Very small deep bronze. 

Little Dot. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see above. 

Metzi. Early, yellow with red centre. 

Model of Perfection. Offered in Color-plate Collection, see 
above. 

Nio. Shell-pink shading to white. 

Rhoda. Fine rosy pink. 

Rose Travena. A good deep rose. 

Ruth. Claret red. 

Skibo. One of the earliest, opens bronze passing to yellow. 

White Midget. Pure white. 


Price. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 12 
for $2.00. 


CHRYSANTHEMUM MANUAL. New and revised edition of this splendid book on their culture, $1.50 postpaid 


ANNA L. MORAN 
WHITE DOTY 
CHRYSOLORA 
LA GARONNE 


MODEL OF PERFECTION LITTLE DOT “eo 
MRS. H. HARRISON 


RED DOTY 
LILIAN DOTY LUCIFER 
TINTS OF GOLD PETITE LOUISE 


GIANT SHIREEY! 
DIGITALIS . \ 


(Foxglove) | 


Giant Shirley Digitalis (Foxglove) 


The Foxgloves, old-fashioned, dignified and stately, are whole- 
some company in any garden. The strong flower stalks rising from ( 
rich and luxuriant masses of leaves, always give an appearance of & 
strength to the hardy border, and during their period of flowering | ~ 
dominate the whole garden. 3 


The New Giant Shirley variety which we show in colors on the 
plate opposite is a magnificent strain of the Gloxinia-flowered type of 
vigorous habit attaining a height of from 5 to 7 feet with spikes of 
bloom 4 feet in length, closely set with flowers of unusual size ranging 
in color from purest white to deepest rose, handsomely spotted with 
crimson maroon and chocolate. We offer them in mixture only. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Lanata. A distinct species, ‘producing dense spikes, 2 to 3 feet 
high of odd looking flowers, the corolla being gray, the lip creamy- 
white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Dianthus (Pinks) 


Deltoides (Maiden Pink). A charming creeping variety, with medium- 
¢ sized pink flowers in June and July; especially suited for the rock garden. 
— Alba. A pretty white-flowered form. 
Latifolius atrococcineus Fl. Pl. (Ever-blooming Hybrid Sweet William). 

A beautiful summer bedding variety, producing masses of brilliant fiery 

crimson double flowers throughout the entire season. 

* 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
See also Hardy Pinks, page 190, and Sweet William, page 105. 


Dielytra, or Dicentra 


Spectabilis (Bleeding Heart, or Seal Flower). An old-fashioned favorite; 
its long racemes of graceful heart-shaped pink flowers are always attractive; 
it is used largely for forcing, and is perfectly at home in any part of the 
hardy border, and especially valuable for planting in the shade. Strong 
clumps, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 


Formosa (Plumy Bleeding Heart). A dwarfer-growing species, DIELYTRA SPECTABILIS (Bleeding Heart) 
with finely-cut ornamental foliage, growing about 15 inches high 
and producing its showy pink flowers from April till August. Doronicum (Leopard’s Bane) 


30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. | 


Excelsum. Large bright yellow flowers and one of the most 

effective very early spring flowering perennials. There are 

many who have only seen this as a single plant, here or there in a 

hardy border, and have no idea of the effect it has when planted 

in a mass. It is also a splendid flower for cutting, as it carries well and 

; stands a long time in water, opening out morning after morning. They 
'$ succeed everywhere. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Dracocephalum (ragon’s Head) 


Ruyschiana. A neat border as well as rock plant, bearing attractive blue 
flowers during July, 2 feet. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Echinops (Globe Thistle) 


Ritro. Deep metallic-blue flowers; 3 feet. 
Sphaerocephalus. An interesting thistle-like plant with large globular 
heads of bluish-white attractive flowers. 3 feet. 
a 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Epimedium (arren-wort, Bishop’s Hat) 
Sulphureum. A dwarf growing plant suitable for a shady position in the 
rock garden or edge of border with leathery bronzy foliage and panicles of 
small sulphur-yellow flowers. 
Violaceum. Reddish violet flowers. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Erigeron (Fleabane) 


Coulteri. Grows about 15 inches high and during July bears attractive 
single Aster-like flowers in profusion. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
Doronicum per 100. ie 


AENRY ADREER 


Eryngium Sea Holly) 


Handsome ornamental plants, growing from 2 to 3 feet high. The flower 
heads, which are produced from July to September, are useful to cut for 
vases or to dry for winter bouquets. 


Amethystinum. The finely-cut, spiny foliage and the beautiful thistle- 
like heads are cf glistening amethystine-blue. 3 feet, 35 cts. each; $3.50 
per doz. 


Maritimum. MHas most attractive large glaucous blue deeply toothed 
foliage and pale blue globular flower heads. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Planum. Steel-blue. 2 feet, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Eupatorium ( Mist-flower) 


Ageratoides (Thorough wort). A useful border plant of strong, free growth, 
3 to 34 feet high, with minute white flowers in dense heads; splendid for 
cutting; August and September. 


Coelestinum. A pretty hardy plant, with light blue flowers similar to the 
Ageratum; in flower from August until frost. 18 to 24 inches. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Euphorbia 


Corollata (Flowering Spurge). A most showy and useful native plant, grow- 
ing about 18 inches high and bearing from June to August umbels of pure 
white flowers, with a small green eye. = 


Myrsinites. A prostrate growing species, an admirable plant for the 
rockery, with bluish-green foliage, bearing umbels of yellow flowers from 
mid-April to late in May. 


Polychroma. An attractive border plant and very effective when covered 
with masses of yellow flower-like bracts in May; 2 feet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Funkia (Plantain Lily) 


EUPATORIUM AGERATOIDES AND COELESTINUM 


Feverfew (Matricaria) 


The Plantain Lilies are among the easiest plants to manage; Golden Ball. Produces all summer double lemon-yellow flowers; 
their broad massive foliage makes them attractive subjects for the 15 to 18 inches high. 
border even when not in flower. They succeed equally well in| yittle Gem. A most useful border plant and valuable summer 
sun or shade. cut flower, with large double white flowers; June until October; 
Lanceolata. Valuable by reason of its late flowering, lilac 18 to 24 inches high. 


flowers in September; 2 feet. 


Subcordata Grandiflora. Very large, pure white, lily- 
shaped, fragrant flowers in August and September; 23 to 3 
feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Choice Hardy Ferns 


Suitable positions for Hardy Ferns are to be found in almost 


Undulata media picta. Green and white variegated foliage; 
purple flowers. Makes a fine edging; July; 2 feet. 


every garden. With few exceptions they do best in a shady or 


semi-shady position in rich well-drained soil, where they can be 


Price, except where noted, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 
per 100. 


liberally supplied with water during dry weather. Where the 


soil is stiff or clayey, incorporate a liberal quantity of leaf-mould, 


Price. 


peat or other loose material to make it friable. 

We give after each variety the average height of growth. 
Aspidium Acrostichoides (Wood Fern). 12 in. 
— Marginale (Evergreen Wood Fern). 12 to 24 in. 
— Goldieanum (Shield Fern). 24 to 36 in. 
— Spinulosum. 12 to 15 in. 
Asplenium Filix-foemina Multifidum. 12 to 15 in. 
— — Setigerum. 15 to 18 in. 
— — Pulcherrima. 15 in. 
Dicksonia Punctilobula (Gossamer Fern). 24 to 36 in. 
Lastrea Chrysoloba. 12 in. 
— Filix-mas (Male Fern). 18 to 24 in. 
Onoclea Sensibilis (Sensitive Fern). 12 to°24 in. 
— Struthiopteris (Ostrich Fern). 24 to 36 in. 
Osmunda Claytonia (Flowering Fern). 24 in. 50 cts. each. 
— Cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern). 24 in. 50 cts. each. 
— Regalis (Royal Fern). 24 to 36in. 50 cts. each. 


Any of the above, except where noted, 30 cts. each; 


FUNIIA SUBCORDATA Sinan 5 $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 15 sorts for $3.50. 


Geum (Avens) 


Pretty border plants, growing about 15 to 18 inches high, and 
producing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to July. 


Atrococcineum fl. pl. Brilliant scarlet double flowers. 


Lady Stratheden. A counterpart of Mrs. Bradshaw 
except in color, the large double flowers being of a 
rich golden yellow. 


Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet. 
30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Globularia (Globe Daisy) 


Tricosantha. A particularly pretty plant for a 
partially shaded position in the rockery or border 
with attractive globular heads of light blue flowers 
during July and August.. 6 inches. 35 cts. each; 
$3.50 per doz. 


Gypsophila (aby’s Breath) 


The Gypsophilas will thrive in any soil in a sunny posi- 
tion, and on account of their gracefully arranged large 
panicles of minute flowers should be in every garden. 


Acutifolia. Grows 3 feet high with masses of small white flowers 
in feathery panicles during July and August; fine for cutting. 


Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace 
not found in any other perennial. When in bloom during July 
and August it forms a symmetrical mass 2 to 3 feet in height, 
and as much through, of minute pure white flowers, forming a 
beautiful gauze-like appearance. When cut it is exquisite in 
combination with other flowers. 


Paniculata Flore Plena. A beautiful double flowering form; 


NEw GAILLARDIA 
PORTOLA 


Gaillardia (Blanket Flower) 


Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about the flowers are not only larger but of a purer white; these may 

2 feet high and succeeding in any soil in a sunny position; be cut and dried, retaining their beauty for many months; a 
pete : y f valuable subject for the hardy border. 50 cts. each; $5.00 

beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire season. i ae 
Phe rates Bowers ere CHECTECOUS coloring: ee centre oe dark Repens. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds 
red-brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant of small white flowers in July and August. 
crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a combination of allin | _ Rosea. A pink flowered form of the above. 
one flower; excellent for cutting. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; Price, except where noted. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
$15.00 per 100. per 100. 


New Gaillardia, Portola 


We consider this novel variety, one of the most valuable perennial plant 
introductions in many years. The plant, unlike the usual type, which is 
inclined to be somewhat straggly, is of strong, vigorous, upright habit of 
growth, 2% to 3 ft. high, with heavy, leathery, glaucous foliage; the long 
flower stems straight and strong, hold the massive flowers erect. These are 
of extraordinary size, from 34 to 4 inches and over in diameter; the petals 
very broad, overlapping, of great substance, and spread out flat, forming a 
very symmetrical flower. In color, a brilliant, rich coppery-scarlet, each 
petal heavily tipped or margined with golden yellow —altogether a wonderful 
improvement over existing sorts, and valuable alike as a flower for the 
garden and for cutting. Strong young plants that will bloom freely this 
season. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


Gentiana 


Andrewsi (Blue Gentian). This is our native species, flowers beautiful deep 
blue, August and September; grows about 2 ft. high and requires rich 
moist soil. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Geranium (Crane’s Bill) 


Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and bright 
crimson flowers; blooms the entire season; 18 inches. 


Sanguineum Album. A white flowered form of the above. 
; 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. GyYpsopHILA PaNnicuLaTa PL. PL. 


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PERENNIAL PIANT 


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Price. 


HELENIUM 


Hardy Ornamental Grasses 


The ornamental grasses can be used with telling effect, either 
as individual specimens in the border or on the lawn; large beds 
or borders planted entirely to the different varieties are attractive; 
they can also be used to advantage interspersed in the shrubbery 
border or when planted in clumps on the margin of ponds or lakes. 


Arundo Donax Variegata (Great Reed). An exceptional 
strong growing ornamental grass attaining a height of 10 to 12 
feet with broad green foliage beautifully striped with white. 
50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). 


sorts; 2 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Eulalia Gracillima Univittata (Japan Rush). Of graceful habit, with narrow 
foliage; of a bright green color, with a silvery midrib; 6 to 7 feet. 35 cts. each; 


$3.50 per doz. 


Eulalia Japonica Variegata. Very ornamental; long, narrow leaves, striped 
green, white and often pink or yellow. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Eulalia Japonica Zebrina (Zebra Grass). 
marked with broad yellow bands across the leaf. 


Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted grass with dis- 


tinct blue-green foliage. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Gynerium Argenteum (Pampas Grass). The most effective of all the 
ornamental grasses. Its large silvery plumes are produced on stems 8 to 
10 feet high during the late summer and fall. This plant is well known 
to summer visitors to California where it is one of the features in many 

It can be grown equally well here and established plants can 

remain in the open ground if well protected. We offer extra strong 


gardens. 


plants of flowering size in 7 inch tubs, $2.50 each. 


Pennisetum Japonicum (Hardy Fountain Grass). 


$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Phalaris Arundinacea Variegata (Variegated Ribbon Grass or Gardener’s 
Large variegated foliage; an excellent grass for bordering large beds; 


Garters). 


12 to 15 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Hoopesi. 


The long blades of this variety are 
It makes a very attractive 
specimen plant for the lawn; 6 to7 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


This variety grows about 
4 feet high, foliage narrow, of a bright green, while the cylindrical flower heads are 
tinged with bronze purple; one of the most valuable hardy grasses. 25 cts. each; 


Helenium (Sneeze Wort) 
All of these are desirable border plants, succeeding in any soil ina 
sunny location, with broad-spreading heads of flowers, useful for 


cutting, each species covering a long-blooming season. 


Autumnale Rubrum. Robust growing; 3 to 4 feet high, with 
bright terra-cotta red flowers in August and September. 


2=se 


Autumnale Superbum. Golden-yellow flowers during the 


late summer and fall months; 5 to 6 feet. 


Pure orange-yellow flowers, 2} inches across, and the earliest 


to flower, coming in early in June and continuing throughout the summer; 
2 feet. : 

Riverton Beauty. Rich lemon-yellow, with large purplish black cone; 
August and September; 4 feet. 

Riverton Gem. Old gold, changing to wall-flower red; August and 
September; 33 feet. 

30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. One each of the 5 


varieties, $1.25. 


Helianthemum (Rock, or Sun Rose) 

Exceedingly pretty low growing evergreen plants, forming 
broad clumps, and which during their flowering season, June to July, 
are quite hidden by a mass of bloom; well adapted for the front 
of the border, the rockery, or a dry sunny bank. 
Fireball. 
Mrs. Earle. 
Macranthum. 


Fiery double red. 
Rich single red. 
Single white. 
Praecox. Single yellow, silvery foliage. 

Rhodanthe Carneum. Pretty single pink, silvery foliage. 


35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Hepatica (Liver Leaf) 
Triloba. A pretty native spring-flowering plant, with light 
blue flowers, useful as a rock plant or for a shady spot in the 
border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


A handsome Grass, with narrow glaucous PX. 
silvery foliage; well adapted for the border or the edge of beds containing taller 


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HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lily) 


/HENRY A DREERS 


Helianthus (Hardy Sunfiowers) 
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 flowers 


during the summer and autumn. 


Giganteus. One of our native varieties, with medium 
sized bright canary-yellow flowers in September and 


October; 6 feet. 
Maximiliana, 

golden-yellow flowers in long, graceful sprays during 

October, when all others have finished flowering; in- 


The latest of all, perfecting its fine 


valuable for cutting; 5 to 7 feet. 


Mollis. Large, single lemon-yellow flowers with downy 
white foliage; blooms in August and September; 
4 feet. 

Multiflorus Fl. Pl. (Double Hardy Sunflower). 
double Dahlia-like golden-yellow flowers in great pro- 


fusion during July and August; 4 feet. (See cut.) 


Large, 


Rigidus Japonicus. One of the most desirable 

varieties, beginning to bloom early in July and con- 

tinuing until fall; flowers golden-yellow, with dark 
centres; 5 feet. 

Wolley Dod. The best of the September-flowering 
varieties, with deep yellow flowers; entirely distinct; 
6 feet. 

Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 


$15.00 per 100. One each of the 6 sorts for $1.25. 
Heliopsis (Orange Sunflower) 


Similar in general habit to Helianthus, but commencing to flower 
earlier in the season; July and August; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceed- 


ing 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. 


Pitcheriana. 


A desirable variety. The flowers are of a beautiful 


HELIANTHUS 
MuLTIFLoRUuS FL. PL. 


deep golden-yellow, about two inches in diameter, of very thick 


texture and a useful cut flower. 


Scabra Excelsa. Rich chrome-yellow flowers, turning to a 
bright yellow as they mature. These are almost double, having 
from 4 to 5 rows of petals, and are produced very profusely. 
The plant is of robust growth, about 3 feet high, and from 
mid-July to the end of August makes an effective display. 

30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Hemerocallis (Yellow Day Lily) 
Popular hardy plants belonging to the Lily family. They suc- 


ceed everywhere and should always be included in every border 
of old-fashioned hardy plants. 
Dumortieri. Very dwarf; 18 inches; flowering in June; rich 
cadmium-yellow; buds and reverse of petals bronze-yellow. 
Flava (Yellow Day Lily). The best known variety; very fragrant 
deep lemon-yellow flowers in June and July; height, 23 to 3 feet. 

Fulva (Tawny Day Lily). Grows from 4 to 5 feet high, with 
trumpet-shaped flowers of a neutral orange color with darker 
shadings; June and July. 

Kwanso Fl. Pl. Double orange flowers. July. 4 to 5 feet. 

Luteola (Golden Day Lily). Bright golden-yellow with Indian- 
yellow shadings; June and July. 

Middendorfi (Dr. Regel’s). The earliest to bloom, May; flowers 
bell shaped, rich chrome yellow. 2 feet. 

Thunbergi. The latest to flower; rich buttercup-yellow, funnel 
shaped flowers throughout July; 4 feet. 

Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. Set of 7 varieties, $1.50. 


Heuchera (Alum Root, or Corai Belz) 

Most desirable dwarf, compact bushy plants of robust consti- 
tution and easy culture, growing 14 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, and of great value for cutting. 

Gracillima Rosea. 
Sanguinea. Free-flowering coral-red. 
— Alba. White tinted. 
— Virginal. Creamy-white. 
35 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Hibiscus (Mallow) 
A desirable border plant, succeeding in any sunny position, 
but doing best in a damp place; grows 3 to 5 feet high, with large 
feliage and large, showy flowers of delicate coloring, produced 


Carmine rose. 


during the entire summer. 

Giant-flowering. Illustrated, described and offered on page 
182. 

Mallow Marvels. A robust type of upright habit, producing 
an abundance of flowers of enormous size in all the richest 
shades of crimson, pink and white; mixed colors. 

Moscheutos (Swamp Rose Mallow). Flowers 6 inches in diam- 
eter; of a light rosy-red color, with darker eye. 

— ‘Crimson Eye.’’ Flowers of immense size; of the purest 
white, with a large spot of deep velvety crimson in the centre. 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


MAD WAU HARDY PERENNIAL PIANTS /@QAMARLILU 


Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) 


Moserianum. A most desirable border plant, of free and graceful 
habit, producing long slender, much-branched stems, leafy to the base 
and all drooping towards the ends, apparently from the weight of the 
flowers and buds, although the flowers face, so none of their beauty is 

lost. It is marvelously free-flowering, of large size, 

measuring from 2 to 23 inches in diameter; in color a 

rich golden yellow, which is rendered still more effective 

by the numerous yellow stamens and crimson anthers, 
and blooms continuously the entire season; 2 feet. 


Patulum Henryi. Of shrub-like habit. 23 to 4 ft. 
high, large clear yellow flowers in July and August. 
30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Iberis (Hardy Candytuft) 


Sempervirens. Most desirable dwarf plants (8 to 
10 inches), with evergreen foliage, which is com- 
pletely hidden with dense heads of pure white 
flowers early in the spring. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Incarvillea (Hardy Gloxinia) 


Delavayi. An interesting and showy plant for the 
hardy border, producing large gloxinia-like, rose- 
colored flowers on 15 to 18 inch high stems during 
June and July. Succeeds either in sun or shade, 
but should be well protected with leaves or litter 
during the winter. 50 cts. each. 


GIANT-FLOWERING 
MARSHMALLOW 


Giant-Flowering Marshmallows 


A wonderfully improved form of our greatly admired native Marshmallow 
or Rosemallow, in which not only the colors have been greatly intensified, but 
in which flowers of enormous size, frequently 10 to 12 inches in diameter, have 
been developed. These plants can be highly recommended for all kinds of plant- 
ings. They appear to be equally at home in all positions, having the same vigor 
in dry and wet ground, and are perfectly hardy. They grow from 5 to 8 feet high, 
and are very floriferous, blooming from early in July until late in September. 
We offer three distinct colors—Red, Pink and White—in strong two-year-old 
roots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. One each of the three 
colors for $1.00. 


Dreer’s Superb Hollyhocks 


Stately, majestic, hardy plants, from 6 to 8 feet high, which are a necessary 
part of every old-fashioned garden, and should also find a place interspersed 
with shrubbery, as clumps on the lawn or in the mixed border, where their colossal 
spikes oc: bloom produce bold and showy effects, which cannot be secured with 
any other flowering plant. 

The Hollyhock requires a deeply dug, well-drained soil, enriched with thoroughly 
decayed manure, and should be liberally supplied with water during dry weather. 
A slight protection throughout the winter will be beneficial. An occasional spray- 
ing with Bordeaux mixture, which should be applied early in the growing season, 
usually prevents the disease, which is prevalent in some localities. We offer 
the best Double, Fringed and Single sorts as under. 

Double White Double Yellow Double Maroon 
Double Rose Double Red Double Mixed 

Newport Pink. A charming variety, for which we were awarded a certificate 
of merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of England. It is of strong, vigorous 
habit, producing colossal spikes of very double pure pink flowers, a shade that 
is eagerly sought for in all classes of plants. 

Allegheny. Mammoth flowers, wonderfully formed of loosely arranged 
fringed petals. The colors vary from the palest shrimp-pink to deep red. 
Mixed colors only. 

Single. Many prefer the single-flowering Hollyhocks. They are usually of 
freer growth than the doubles, and present a very handsome appearance when 
covered with their artistic blossoms. We can supply the singles in mixed 
colors only. 

Price. Any of the above, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. DouBLe HoLttyHock 


Ten Choice New Iris Germanica 


Ambassadeur. One of the finest. The stout stems bear 
flowers of largest size, magnificent form and unique coloring. 
Standards deep lavender suffused with bronze, falls maroon 
with purplish cast. $1.50 each. 

Archeveque. Standards a rich shade of reddish purple, 
falls dark velvety purple, very free-flowering. 50 cts. each. 

Ballerine. A superb variety growing 4 feet high, the broad 
foliage being surmounted with masses of glorious flowers of a 
wonderful tone of porcelain blue with broad rounded wavy 
margins, falls slightly deeper in color; deliciously scented. 
$1.00 each. 

Caterina. This superb variety is one of the handsomest of 
all Iris; a giant in size of flowers as well as in habit of 
growth; attaining a height of fully four feet. The stems 
are long and much branched, bearing as many as six to eight 
flowers at one time. The color is an exquisite shade of pure 
lavender-blue; the coloring being uniform in both standards 
and falls. 50 cts. each. 

Cluny. A lovely very large flower, standards wistaria-blue, 
falls bluish violet with deeper shadings, very free. $1.00 each. 

Magnifica. All that its name implies, flowers of immense size 
on stiff branching stems 4 feet high. Falls a superb dark 
reddish purple, standards light violet blue. $1.50 each. 

Moliere. Standards light blue, overlaid brown, falls purplish 
maroon merging lighter at the edges, enormous size, of ex- 
quisite form and good substance. $1.00 each. 

Monsignor. Richly colored and very free. 


purple, falls overlaid and reticulated with deep purple, of great size 


and gocd substance. 23 feet. 50 cts. each. 


Opera. Very distinct fine shaped flowers, standards coppery brown 
dashed with purple, falls wine red, the base bronzy maroon pencilled 


with gold. 2 feet. $1.00 each. 


Raffet. 


with white and violet in the upper portion. 2 feet. 


for $8.00. 


Alcazar. Standards soft bluish-violet overlaid bronze; falls dark 
nigrosin-violet with white markings at base of petals and bronzy- 
purple veins. It bears profusely flowers of mammoth size which 
are well poised on strong rigid stems; height 3 feet. 

Caprice. A perfect gem and one of the freest-flowering, blooms 
of medium size and almost a self-colored Chinese-violet; reticu- 
lations of white and deep purple at the base of the petals being 
the only exception; height 30 inches. 

Edouard Michel. One of the finest; flowers of large size, beau- 
tifully poised on 3 ft. high stems. The standards are broad and 
frilled, of a distinct shade of reddish-violet, the falls slightly 
deeper in color. 

Eldorado. Standards bronzy-violet, passing to yellow with 
brown reticulation at base; falls light-violet purple, lip overlaid 
with bronze; base yellow with brown pencilings. Very free 
flowering; height 2% feet. 

Isoline. Standards vinaceous-lilac suffused with bronze; falls 
light purple overlaid with bronze; base of petals yellow with 
brown reticulations; golden yellow beard; height 23 feet. 

Jean d’Arc. One of the daintiest Iris in existence. The ground 
color of both standards and falls is pure white with light blue 
pencilings throughout the petals, particularly on the edges. It 
grows about 2% feet high and flowers most profusely. A variety 
that is admired by everyone. 

King of Iris. A striking variety, with flowers of perfect form, 
the standards clear lemon color, falls deep satiny-brown, with a 
broad border of gelden-yellow. 2 feet. 


Standards pale violet 


Standards intense violet-blue, falls dark violet reticulated 
$1.00 each. 


We will supply one strong root each of the above 10 new varieties 


GOLDEN YELLOW GERMAN IRIS SHERWIN-WRIGHT 
(Offered on page 184) 


FIFTEEN SUPERB IRIS GERMANICA 


A most select collection of varieties which, due to our large stocks, we are able to offer at popular prices. 


Lohengrin. Foliage and flowers of gigantic size, with petals 
2 inches wide, of a deep violet mauve. 


Loreley. Perfect-shaped flowers, falls of a deep ultramarine- 
blue, more or less veined with creamy-white and bordered 
sulphur-yellow, making a beautiful contrast. 

Loute. Standards deep lavender dashed with brown, falls 
purplish wine color striped with brown at the base, beard 
orange yellow. Flowers of large size. 2 feet. 


Nibelungen. Standards fawn-yellow, falls violet-blue, with 
fawn margin; distinct and pretty. 

Oriflamme. Flowers of very large size produced on stout 
branching stems; standards soft bluish-lavender; falls purplish 
violet with brown reticulation on a white ground at base of 
petals; height 24 feet. 

Parisiana. Standards Chinese-violet shot with white at centre; 
falls white reticulated and spotted with Chinese-violet at edges; 
very free; height 30 inches. 

Prosper Laugier. A unique variety with luminous bronzy- 
drab colored standards; the falls a rich velvety blackish maroon 
with brownish pencilings and yellow reticulations at base and 
golden beard; very free. A veritable mass of color during its 
long flowering period; height 23 feet. 

Rhein Nixe. Standards pure white, falls deep violet-blue, with 
white margin; attains a height of 3 feet, with many branched 
stems. 


Price. Any of the above; 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. The set of 15 superb varieties for $4.00. 


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/AENRY ADREER 


184 


Irts GERMANICA 


TWO GREAT 


Golden Yeliow (Sherwin-Wright). In this we have a good 
vigorous growing, free-flowering, golden-yellow Iris Germanica. 
The plants grow about two feet high; the flowers, which are 
produced in lavish profusion, are of splendid texture and stand 
well above the foliage, and are of a rich golden-yellow without 
markings or shadings the best yellow. (See cut on page 183.) 


Price. 


Blue Boy. 
Bridesmaid. Standards pale lavender; falls white, reticulated lavender. 
Candelabra. 
white reticulation. x 
Celeste. 
Cherion. : 
Cherubim. Standard pale lilac, falls lilac veined with purple. 
Florentina Alba. 
Foster’s Yellow. 
Gazelle. 
Her Majesty. Standards and falls bright mauve. 
Johan de Witt. 
veined with white. 
La Tendresse. 
Lord Salisbury. 
Maid Marion. 
Mme. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white, daintily edged with 
light blue. 
Nuee d’Orage. 
with bronzy suffusion. 
Othello. 
Plicata. Standards and falls bright violet purple. 
President Lincoln. 
with brownish pencilings. 
Queen of May. Pleasing soft rosy lilac. 
Rembrandt. 
Shakespeare. 
falls deep carmine-violet. 
Tinnae. 
Walneri. Standards parma-violet, shading lighter toward the edges; 
falls bluish-violet. ; 
Price. 
Set of 24 varieties for $3.50. 


General Collection of Iris Germanica 


Standards and falls beautiful lavender blue. 
Standards lavender suffused lilac, falls dark purple with 


Standards and falls a delicate azure blue. 
Standards lilac-mauve; falls violet mauve. 


Very free-flowering. white. 
Standards and falls creamy yellow. 
Standards and falls white frilled bright mauve. 
Standards bluish-violet; falls deep violet-purple, 
Standards and falls light ageratum blue. 


Standards amber white, falls dark violet purple. 
Standards lavender, falls lavender reticulated purple. 


Standards greyish-lavender; falls lavender-violet 


Standards violet blue, falls deeper with white markings. 
Standards bronzy drab; falls velvety maroon 
Standards light lavender; falls deeper. 

Standards straw-yellow, veined with burnt umber; 


Falls and standards deep ageratum blue. 


Any of the above, 20cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; 


Iris Germanica Mixed Varieties 


15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 


IRIS GERMANICA In Golden Yellow and Royal Purple i 


Royal Purple (Airopurpurea). A splendid, large very free- 
flowering, pure, rich royal purple, without the slightest shadings, 
a splendid companion to plant with Sherwin-Wright, the rich 
purple of Atropurpurea with the golden-yellow of Sherwin- 
Wright forming a beautiful color combination. 


Either of the above, 35 cts. each: $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 


VARIOUS IRIS 


We offer below some of the very finest species and varieties: 


Gristata (Crested Dwarf Iris). A tiny native species growing 
from 4 to 6 inches high with delicate, richly marked pale lilac 
flowers, blooms late in May and June; fine for the rockery or 
edge of border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Interregna Fritjof. Standards lavender, falls violet-blue. 
— Gerda. Standard creamy yellow, falls darker, veined yellow. 


— Spectabilis. Rich, free-flowering, violet-purple. 
30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; set of 3 for 75 cts. 


Pallida Dalmatica Princess Beatrice. This is the true 
type of pallida Dalmatica and still one of the most attractive 
and satisfactory all around varieties, with flowers of large size; 
both standards and falls of a clear lavender blue shading to a 
pale silvery blue at the base and sweetly scented. It is of strong 
vigorous growth over three feet high with unusually heavy 
glaucous foliage. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


Pallida Dalmatica foliis variegatis. This beautiful variety 
is conspicuous on account of its striking variegated foliage, which 
is of a glacuous green with broad bands of creamy yellow, every 
leaf being well marked; it is of free growth, attains a height of 
2 feet and is very attractive, even when not in flower, its blooms 
are of a clear lavender blue the same as its parent. $1.00 each. 


Pseudacorus. The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for 
marshes and water courses. May and June, 4 feet. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Pumila Hybrida. A cross between J. pumila and I. germanica. 
very showy. Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. 


© Gyaneanl Richisoyall parpleey: Hablecachechadiness 


— — Floribunda. Creamy yellow. 


— — Schneekuppe. Pure white. 
30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; One each of 3 sorts for 75 cts. 


Sibirica Orientalis. Rich, violet-blue; very free. 
34 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


— — Snow Queen. A variety of great merit; flowers snow 
white. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


— — Perry’s Blue. Very large, clear blue flowers on stout 
stiff stems, a vigorous free grower and very free-flowering, one 
of the best for cutting. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 


Tectorum. A beautiful species from the Orient with delicately 
crested blue flowers, this is the Roof Iris of Japan where it is 
grown on the thatched roofs of the cottages. 12 inches high. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


June, 


HENRY A-DREER 


Japanese Iris (Iris Kaempferi) 


The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed 
them in the same rank popularly as the Hardy Phloxes and 
Peonies. Coming into flower about the middle of June, and 
continuing for 3 to 4 weeks they fill in a period when flowers 
of this attractive type are particularly welcome. 


They succeed in almost any soil and position, but like rich 
soil and plenty of water when they are forming their buds and 
developing their flowers. 


Valuable as cut flowers, for which purpose they should be cut 
in the bud state, permitting the blooms to expand after being 
placed in water. 


No. Order by name or number. 


1. Iso-no-nami. White veined violet; 3 petals. 
4. Yomo-no-umi. Fine free-flowering creamy-white; 6 petals. 
5. Koki-no-iro. Rich royal purple, white veinings; 6 petals. 
6. Date-dogu. Rich violet purple with metallic sheen; 3 petals. 
15. Gekka-no-nami. Early pure white; 3 petals. 
26. Uchiu. Rich crimson-purple, veined white; 6 petals. 
36. Kumo-no-obi. Lavender-blue; 6 petals. 
55. Schuchiukwa. Crimson-purple with large white veins and 
centre; 3 petals. 
71. Gei-sho-i. Large bright purple with,white veins; 8 to 10 petals. 
73. Shirataki. White suffused blue at centre; 3 petals. 
105. Nagano. Rich violet-purple, shaded with blue; 6 petals. 
112. Kamata. Beautifully mottled white and purple; 6 petals. 


Price. Any of the above, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 
Set of 12 sorts for $5.00. 


Japanese Iris in Mixture 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Lilium (Lily) 


Litium SpeEciosum ALBUM AND RUBRUM 


All herbaceous borders should have a few Lilies scattered through 
them. The sorts offered below can be planted with excellent results | AUratum (Golden-banded Japan Lily). Undoubtedly one of the 


during the early spring months. It is in the hardy border that finest. Its large, graceful, fragrant flowers are composed of six 
Lilies do best, as they get the benefit of the shade of the petals of a delicate ivory-white color, thickly studded with 
surrounding plants, which is so necessary for their welfare; chocolate-crimson spots, and striped through the centre a golden- 
other varieties should be planted in the autumn, and are offered yellow; 3 to 5 feet. July, September. Extra large-flowering 
in our autumn catalogue. bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


Regale (MJyriophyllum). This new variety from Western China is 
admittedly one of the most beautiful Garden Lilies yet introduced. It 
grows 3 to 5 feet high, and blooms out of doors in July. It is perfectly 
hardy, and flourishes under very varied conditions, the large trumpet 
shaped, delicately scented flowers, which are produced freely, are ivory 
white, shaded pink, tinged with canary yellow at the base of the petals. 
Strong flowering bulbs, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 


Speciosum Album. The Speciosum or Lancifolium are the most im- 
portant of all the Japanese Lilies, always satisfactory. The variety 
here offered has large white flowers of great substance, with a greenish 
band running through the centre of each petal. Extra large flowering 
bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


Speciosum Rubrum, or Roseum. A very popular variety. Rosy- 
white, heavily spotted with rich crimson spots. Extra 
large flowering bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; 
$35.00 per 100. 


Speciosum Magnificum. Magnificent large flowers, 
ivory white, suffused rosy-crimson. Extra large flower- 
ing bulbs, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


Superbum (Swamp, or American Turk’s-cap Lily). A 
beautiful native variety, bright reddish-orange, spotted; 
3 to 6 feet; August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 
per 100. 


Tigrinum Splendens (Improved Tiger Lily). Bright, orange- 
red, spotted with black; very showy; 4 to 5 feet; summer. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


— Flore Plena (Double Tiger Lily). Orange-red, spotted with 
black, double showy flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$18.00 per 100. 


JAPANESE IRIS 


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Lavandula (Lavender) 

Vera. This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; delightfully 
fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 
per 100. 

Liatris (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather) 

Pycnostachya. Showy and attractive native plants, succeeding anywhere, 
producing large spikes of light rosy-purple flowers in July and August; 5 feet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Linum (Flax) 
Perenne. A desirable plant for the border or rockery, growing 13 feet high, with 
light graceful foliage and large blue flowers all summer. 25 cts. each; $2.50 


per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Lobelia 


Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Handsome border plants. Rich, fiery cardinal 
flowers; strong plants, often producing 10 to 18 spikes, 24 to 30 inches long. 
Thriving in any ordinary garden soil, but preferring a moist, deep loam, where 
they will not suffer from drought. Few plants are more effective at their season 
of bloom, which extends from early in August till late in September. 

Syphilitica Hybrida (Great Lobelia). A choice selection of our native Lobelia, 
producing large spikes of flowers varying from blue to pure white; July to Septem- 
ber; 2 to 3 feet. 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Lupinus (Lupine) 
Effective plants, producing large spikes of flowers; blooming in May and June. 
They require only well-prepared garden soil, preferably in a semi-shady location. 
3 feet. 


Polyphyllus. Clear blue. 

— Albus. A white variety of above. 

— Rosea. A combination of light and dark shades of pink. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Lychnis (Campion, Lamp Flower, etc.) 
Of the easiest culture, thriving in any soil, and this, in addition to their brightness 
has brought them into high favor with lovers of hardy plants. 
Chalcedonica (Jerusalem Cross). A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant 
orange-scarlet in June and July; grows 2 to 3 feet high. 
— Alba. A white flowered form of above. Lysimachia 
ae ibe Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers in May and June, Ciliata (Fringed Loose-strife). Yellow flowers in July. 2 feet. 
Viscaria Splendens. Forms a dense tuft of evergreen foliage, Clethroides (Goose-neck, Loose-strife). A fine hardy variety 
and in June sends up spikes of handsome, double, deep red, about 2 feet high, with long, dense, recurved spikes of pure white 
fragrant flowers; 1 foot. 
flowers from July to September. 


Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 4 
varieties for 90 cts. Fortunei. A neat variety, growing about 18 inches high, with 


dense, upright spikes of white flowers in August. 


Lupinus POLYPHYLLUS 


Nummularia (Creeping Jenny, or Money-wort). Valuable for planting under 
trees or shrubs where grass will not grow, where it quickly forms a dense carpet. 


Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Lythrum 
Roseum Superbum (Rose Loose-strife). A strong-growing plant, 3 to 4 feet high, 
thriving in almost any position, producing large spikes of rose-colored flowers 
from July to September. 
Virgatum. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, with erect stems and bright rosy-purple 


flowers in summer. 
30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Malva (Musk-Mallow) 
Moschata. Large single sweet scented rose colored flowers, 2 inches across, pro- 


duced very freely in clusters from June to September. A showy border plant, 
12 to 18 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Mertensia (Blue 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 
é the most interesting of our native spring flowers; May and June. 25 cts. each; 
MOoNTBRETIAS (Offered on page 187) $2 50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


ORIENTAL Poppy 


Monarda (Bergamot) 


Showy plants growing from 2 to 3 feet high, succeeding in any 
soil or position, with aromatic foliage, and producing their bright 
flowers during July and August. 


Didyma Cambridge Scarlet (Oswego Tea). Brilliant crimson- 
scarlet. 
Rosea (Bee Balm). A pretty rose-colored form. 
Violacea. Bright amaranth red. 
Fistulosa Alba (Wild Bergamot). A white-flowered variety. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Set of 4 sorts 85 cts. 


Montbretias 


One of the brightest of our summer-flowering bulbs, and should 
be set out during Aprilor May. They should be protected during 
the winter with a heavy covering of leaves or litter. 


Aurantiaca Improved. Rich orange-yellow. 

George Davidson. Very large chrome-yellow. 

Germania. Orange scarlet with red throat. 

King Edmund. Rich yellow with carmine blotched centre. 
Messidor. Creamy white. 

Westwick. Orange with yellow eye. 


Strong bulbs, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; 3 each of 


the six sorts, 18 in all, for $2.00. 
Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not) 
Palustris Semperflorens. 


Nepeta 


Mussini. 


$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100 


Nierembergia (Cup-flower) 
A charming dwarf creeping Alpine plant, bearing large creamy-white, cup- 
shaped flowers from June till September; most desirable plants for the rockery, and succeed 
equally well in the border. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
OEnothera (Evening Primrose) 


The evening Primroses are elegant subjects for growing in an exposed sunny position 
either in the border or on the rockery, blooming the greater part of the summer. 


Large yellow flowers, often 5 inches in diameter, produced freely from 


Rivularis. 


Missouriensis. 
June till August; 12 inches. 

Speciosa. Pure white flowers, 3 inches across; 18 inches. 

Youngi. Bright yellow, 18 inches. 


30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100, 


A variety that is hardly ever out of flower; useful 
in a shady spot in the border. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


An excellent plant for any position but especially useful in the rock X 
garden, it is of compact habit forming dense tufts about 12 inches high with 
masses of small light violet blue flowers during July and August. 25 cts. each; 


PAPAVER ORIENTALE 


The Large Oriental Poppies 


These are the regal representatives of this popular genus, 
growing 3 to 33 feet high, and far surpassing in splendor of bloom 
the annual and biennial kinds, and for a gorgeous display of rich 
and brilliant coloring nothing equals them during their period of 
flowering in May and June, and whether planted singly or in 
masses their large flowers and freedom of bloom renders them 
conspicuous in any position. 
almost any kind of soil suits them, but they do best in deep, rich 


They are of the easiest culture; 


loam; set the plants out in early spring or fall—give them water 
occasionally during dry spells in the early part of the season; 
mulch with stable litter in fall, and they will increase in size and 
floriferousness for several years. After flowering the plants die 
back, usually reappearing in early September, or as soon as the 
weather gets cool. During this resting period care should be 
taken in cultivating the beds that the roots are not disturbed, 


any disturbance at this time usually resulting in failure. 


Rich blood-red. 


Salmon-rose. 


Bracteatum. 
Mrs. Perry. 

Oriental Red. Large brilliant red. 
Princess Victoria Louise. 
35cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Set of 4 for 


Salmon-pink. 


Price. 
$1.25. 


Choice Mixed Oriental Poppies. Grown from a select 
strain. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Papaver Nudicaule (Iceland Poppies) 


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 1 foot high, each graced with 
We offer them in three colors, viz.: 
30 cts. each; 


charming cup-shaped flowers. 
white, yellow and orange-scarlet, or in mixture. 
$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


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DousLtE HERBACEOUS PEONY 


Meissonier. Guard petals brilliant purple red, centre deep crim- 
son. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Mme. Emile Galle. Large cup-shaped double flowers of a 
delicate shell-pink with touches of heliotrope and lavender, an 
exquisitely beautiful variety. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 


Twelve Extra Fine Double 


Livingstone. 
rose with silvery sheen, very robust grower and free flowering. 75 cts. 


each; $7.50 per doz. 


L’Indispensable. 
lilac-white shading to light violet-rose towards the centre, a fine late 
flowering variety. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 


Herbaceous Peonies 


The wonderfully improved Peonies introduced in recent years 
are truly the “‘Queen of Spring Flowers,” and are well adapted for 
massing in beds, and particularly valuable for planting in groups 
throughout the perennial or shrubbery border. 


Avalanche. Large compact white blooms with cream-white 
collar, centre tinted lilac-white and prominent carmine flakes, 
fragrant, late flowering. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 


Albert Crousse. Very large rosy-white, flecked crimson, tall 
erect habit, free bloomer. One of the best cut flower varieties. 
75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 


Duchesse de Nemours. An extra early cup-shaped, free- 
flowering fragrant sulphur-white. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Edulis Superba. The famous Memorial Day Peony, it usually 
can be depended upon to be in flower at that time in this lati- 
tude, color a beautiful light clear pink with silvery reflex, large 
fragrant flowers. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Festiva Maxima. The most popular of all the whites, a tall vigorous 
grower and free and early bloomer; color pure white flecked with crim- 
son at centre. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 


Very full imbricated flowers of large size of a pale lilac- 


Very large full double globular flowers of a soft 


Louis Van Houtte. One of the best dark varieties, a rich deep 
crimson developing a slight silvery tip as the flowers age. 50 
cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Mons. Jules Elie. Probably the largest flowered; color pale 
lilac rose with silvery reflex. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 


Rubra Superba. Large compact deep rose crimson, one of the 
best late varieties of its color. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 


Collection of one strong root each of the above 12 sorts for $7.50. 


SINGLE FLOWERING PEONIES 
Choice Mixed Sorts. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


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; invaluable as a cover plant either in 
sun or shade. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100; 
$120.00 per 1000. 


Pardanthus (Blackberry Lily) 


Sinensis. Bright orange, lily-like flowers during July and 
August on 23 feet high stems, followed in September with seeds 
which resemble blackberries. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$18.00 per 100. 


Pentstemon (Beard Tongue) 


Most useful showy perennials, either for the border or rockery, 

flowering throughout the summer months. 

Barbatus Torreyi. Spikes of brilliant scarlet flowers; height, 
3 to 4 feet. 

- — Coral Gem. Dense showy spikes of brilliant coral-red 
flowers, 23 feet. 

Digitalis. Large spikes of long, purple-white flowers with purple 
throats; 2 to 3 feet. 

Pubescens. Bright rosy-purple; 13 feet. 

Smalli. Rosy-carmine flowers; 1 foot. 

Price. 30cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One each of 
the 5 sorts for $1.25. 


Physalis (Chinese Lantern Plant) 


Francheti. An ornamental variety of the Winter Cherry, 
forming dense bushes, about 2 feet high, producing freely its 
bright orange-scarlet lantern-like fruits, which can be cut and 
dried, in which shape they are used extensively for floral decora- 
tion during the winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 


per 100. 


Physostegia (False Dragon-Head) 


One of the most beautiful of our midsummer flowering peren- 
nials, forming dense bushes 4 to 6 feet high, bearing spikes of 
delicate tubular flowers not unlike a gigantic heather. 


Virginica. Bright but soft pink. 
— alba. Pure white; very fine. 


— Grandifiora Vivid. A new variety growing from 18 to 24 
inches high with flowers much larger than the type and of a 
bright violet mauve. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 


Price. Except where noted 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. 


Among hardy perennial plants no class is of more im- 
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. 

Mrs. Ely says: 

“The best effects to be had with Phlox are produced by 
planting masses of each color, not less than six and even as 
many as two dozen or more plants of one color together. 
For example, a border of Phlox may be planted, beginning 
with palest pink and shading up to dark cherry, then pure 
white, and white with a red eye, and more white, then a 
quantity of red and again white at the end. If in another 
border the shades of purple are planted with occasional 
bunches of white, the Phlox will be the pride of the garden.” 


Four New Hardy Phlox 


Four of the finest up-to-date novelties, selected out of 
over fifty recent introductions of noted European specialists, 
Deutschland. Unquestionably the brightest red yet 

introduced; a brilliant oriental-red with orange suffusion 

and crimson red eye. 

Firebrand. Bright vermilion scarlet with deeper centre, 
large trusses, strong robust habit. 

Mia Ruys. Of dwarf habit, about 18 inches, much 
branched, enormous trusses of very large flowers of 
purest white. 

Mrs. Milly van Hoboken. A gem with very large 
trusses of large flowers, of a bright peach pink with soft 
mauve suffusion. 

Price. Any of the above, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
The set of 4 varieties for $1.50. 


Harpy aoe 


GENERAL COLLECTION HARDY PHLOX 


Albion. Pure white, with a faint red eye. 
Bacchante. 


Champs Elysee. A bright rosy-magenta; very effective. 


Tyrian-rose, with a crimson-carmine eye. 


Eclaireur. Brilliant rosy-magenta with lighter halo. 


Elizabeth Campbell. Bright salmon-pink, with lighter shad- 
ings and dark red eye; one of the handsomest and most attrac- 


tive. 
Europa. A white variety, with a decided crimson-carmine eye. 
Individual flowers and trusses very large. 


Jeanne d’Arc. A good late flowering pure white. 


Jules Sandeau. Large fine very free-flowering pure pink. 


La Vague. Pure mauve, with aniline red eye. 


L’Esperance. Light lavender-pink with white centre. 


Mrs. Jenkins. The best all around pure white. 


Price. Any of the above. 


Early-flowering Hardy Phlox 
Miss Lingard. This grand white variety is one of the most 
popular sorts grown; it grows about 2 feet high, and starts to 
bloom in May, continuing to flower until late in October. 25 
cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


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Various Phloxes 


We offer on page 190 an unusually large collection of these in- 
cluding the popular Divaricata sorts. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 


Prof. Virchow. Bright carmine, overlaid with orange-scarlet. 
Rheinlander. A most beautiful salmon-pink, with flowers and 
trusses of immense size. 


R. P. Struthers. Bright rosy-carmine with claret red eye. 


Riverton Jewel. One of our own introductions that we par- 
ticularly recommend. A lovely mauve-rose illuminated by a 
brilliant carmine-red eye. 


Effective carmine-rose. 


Rynstrom. 


Thor. A most beautiful and lively shade of deep salmon-pink 
suffused and overlaid with a scarlet glow. A light, almost white 
halo surrounds the aniline red eye. A very effective color and 
becoming more popular each season. 


Widar. Light, reddish violet, with a very large white centre, 
which intensifies and illuminates the color. 


$15.00 per 100. One each of the 18 varieties, $3.50. 


Phlox Subulata 


(Moss, or Mountain Pink) 224i 

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, or the border, 
and invaluable for carpeting the ground or covering graves. 
Alba. Pure white. 
Lilacina. Light lilac. 
Rosea. Bright rose. 
Vivid. Rich, bright rose. 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


EE VHLAANDLNG HARDY PERENNIAL PIANTS / 


Various Phloxes 


Amoena. A useful 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. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Divaricata Canadensis. One of our native 
species, which is worthy of extensive planting, 
commencing to bloom early in April, and con- 
tinuing through May, with large, fragrant 
lavender fowers on stems 10 inches high. 
(See cut.) 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz., 
$15.00 per 100. 


— Alba Grandiflora. A grand white-flower- 
ing form, and should prove equally valuable 
and as great a favorite as the blue-flowered 
form. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 
per 100. 


— Laphami. An improved form of Cana- 
densis producing larger, darker flowers. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Maculata Hybrida Alpha. A cross between our native 
species Maculata and some of the showier varieties of 
Decussata, and though its color is not rich, it being a soft 
amaranth-pink, it isso remarkably free flowering it should 
find a place in every collection. It grows about 2} feet 
high, each branch terminated by a large panicle of 
flowers which are produced continuously from June until freez- 
ing weather. 25cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Subulata. See offer on page 189. New Perpetual Hardy Pinks 
(Dianthus Allwoodi) : 


NEw PERPETUAL-FLOWER- 
ING HARDY PINKS 
(Dianthus Allwoodi) 


A most important addition to our list of perennial plants. They 
are perfectly hardy and flower continuously from early spring 
until late in the autumn; the flowers are much more substantial 
and larger than the old type of Hardy Pinks, and are borne on 
long stems suitable for cutting; deliciously clove-scented. 


Alfred. A sweetly scented pure white. 

Jean. Pure white with a deep violet-crimson centre. 

Joyce. Soft rose-pink with amaranth-red centre. 

Peggy. Pinkish maroon, delicately fringed. 

Phyllis. Pretty lilac of light symetrical form. 

Robert. A delicate shade of old rose with light maroon centre. 


_We offer good thrifty young plants of the above, 30 cts. each; 
$3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. One each of the 6 sorts for $1,.50. 


New Crimson Hardy Pink 


Etoile de Lyon 


Brilliant crimson, the first of this color in the true hardy Pinks 
grows about a foot high and produces masses of its rich colored 
clove-scented flowers in May and June. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Hardy Garden Pinks 


Old favorites, bearing their sweet, clove-scented double flowers 
in the greatest profusion during May and June. They are indis- 
pensable for the edge of the hardy border and for cutting. 1 foot. 


Delicata. Soft delicate rose-pink. 

Elsie. Bright rose with maroon centre. 

Her Majesty. A splendid smooth edged white. 
Homer. Rosy-red with dark centre. 

Juliette. White laced crimson. 


Variegated Reserve. White—the centre of the flower prettily 
mottled with rosy-red. 


White Reserve. An ever-blooming pure white. 


Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 7 
PuiLox DivaricaTa CANADENSIS sorts, $1.50. 2 


PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUM 


Platycodon Grandiflorum 
(Balloon Flower or Japanese Bell Flower) 

The Platycodons are closely allied to the Campanula and form 
neat, branched bushes of upright habit, 2 to 2} feet high, producing 
their attractive blue or white flowers from July to October, de- 
servedly one of the most popular hardy plants. 

Blue and White. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Plumbago (Lead Wort) 
Larpentae. 


$15.00 per 100. 


Polemonium. (Jacob’s Ladder) 


Useful border plants, about 12 inches high, succeeding best in a partially 
shaded position; deep green, finely cut foliage, and spikes of showy flowers. 


Reptans. Showy blue flowers. May and June. 


Richardsoni. Sky blue flowers with golden anthers. June and July. 


— Alba. A white flowered form of above. 


30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Polygonatum (Solomon’s Seal) 


Majus. Exceedingly ornamental both in foliage and flowers; grows 3 feet 
high and bears pendant, creamy-white flowers in May and June. Should 
be grown in a shady or half-shady place for best results. 35 cts. each; 


$3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 


Polygonum (Knot-weed) 


Compactum. Grows about 15 inches high, and during August and Septem- 
ber the entire plant appears as a foamy mass of white flowers. 25 cts. each; 


$2.50 per doz. 


One of the most desirable border and rock plants; it is of 
dwarf, spreading habit, growing 6 to 8 inches high; covered with deep blue 
flowers during the summer and fall months. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 


Potentilla (Cinquifoil) 


Charming plants for the border, with brilliant single or double 
flowers that are produced in profusion from June to August; 
succeeds in any soil; 18 inches. 

Formosa. Single rosy-red. 
Miss Willmott. A pretty single cerise. 


William Rollison. Mahogany suffused orange; double. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. Set of 3 for $1.00. 


Hardy Primulas (Primroses) 


Veris (English Cowslip). These are among the most beautiful and 
interesting of our early spring flowers. Plant them in rich, well- 
drained soil in the border or in a sheltered nook in the rockery; 
if possible, in a half shady place. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Mixed colors. 


Pyrethrum Hybridum 


This grand old-fashioned Hardy Perennial is easy to grow in any 
good garden soil where there is good drainage and full exposure to 
the sun. They prefer to be left undisturbed for two or three years 
and if given an annual top dressing of well-rotted manure, flower 
generously. Their main season of blooming is in June, but if the 
first crop of flower stems is removed as soon as finished, they will 
give a fair sprinkling of flowers during the summer and autumn 
months. The fine fern-like foliage of the plants is attractive at all 
times. ; 

The plants which we offer are single-flowering and embrace all 
the colors from deep red through the various shades of rose to 
pure white. These can be supplied in mixed colors only. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Pyrethrum Uliginosum Giant Daisy) 


Grows 3 to 4 feet high and is covered with large white Daisy-like 
flowers, 3 inches in diameter, from July to September. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


PyreETHRUM HysBRIDUM 


$20.00 per 100. 


RUDBECKIA PURPUREA 
(Giant Purple Cone-Flower) 


Ranunculus (Crow-foot, Buttercup) 


Repens Fl. Pl. A pretty double-flowering bright golden yellow Buttercup. 
Bears masses of flowers during May and June. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Romneya 
(California Tree or Matilija Poppy) 

Coulteri. This beautiful Poppy, while hardy as far north as Philadelphia, 
should be planted in a well drained, sunny, sheltered position. It grows 
from 4 to 5 feet high, and frequently has from 6 to 8 expanded fluwers on a 
single shoot at one time. The flowers are white, 5 inches or more in diameter, 
delicate and transparent, yet enduring in a good state for several days; delight- 
fullv fragrant. $1.00 each. 


Rudbeckia (Cone-Flower) 


Indispensable plants for the hardy border, grow and thrive anywhere, giving 
a wealth of bloom, which are well suited for cutting. 


“‘Golden Glow.’’ A well-known popular plant, a strong robust grower, attain- 
ing a height of 5 to 6 feet, and produces masses of double golden-yellow Cactus 
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 continuously from June to September. 


Newmani. Dark orange-yellow flowers, with deep purple cone, borne on stiff, 
wiry stems 3 feet high; flowers from July to September. 


Nitida ‘‘Autumn Sun.’’ An attractive single-flowering variety, growing 
5 to 6 feet high, with long, broad petals of bright primrose-yellow; 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 3 feet high, and blooms from July to October. 


Subtomentosa. A pyramidal densely branched plant, 23 feet high, which is 
completely enveloped in a mass of brilliant lemon-yellow flowers with dark 
purple centres in summer. d 


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Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 6 sorts for $1.25. 


Rosmarinus (Rosemary) 


Officinalis. An old favorite aromatic herb of neat habit of growth; re- 
quires protection. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Salvia (Meadow Sage) 


Azurea. Grows 3 to 4 feet high, producing August and September pretty 
sky-blue flowers in the greatest profusion. 


Farinacea. Grows 2 to 3 feet high, producing long spikes of attractive 
light blue flowers from July to frost. 


Greggi. Makes a shapely, bushy plant about two feet high, and from July 
to late October bears masses of rich and luminous brilliant carmine flowers; 
requires protection in winter. 

Greggi Alba. A pretty white flowered form, which makes a good compan- 
ion to the red flowered type. 

Pitcheri. Similar to Azurea, but of more branching habit and larger flowers 
of a rich gentian blue color; 3 to 4 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; 


Virgata Nemorosa. A most effective plant for the border growing about 
2 feet high and producing its dark blue flowers during May and June. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 

Price. Except where noted, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
Set of the 6 varieties, $1.50. 


Santolina (Lavender Cotton) 


Chamaecyparissus Incana. A dwarf evergreen perennial with attrac- 
tive, silvery-white foliage; useful as a rock or border plant, and largely used 
for carpet bedding. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 


SALviA PITCHERI 


Saponaria (Soap Wort) 


Ocymoides Splendens. A very useful plant for the rockery or the border, 
producing from May to August, masses of attractive small bright rose 
flowers; 8 inches. 
Officinalis Flore Plena (Double Bouncing Bet). Double white rose tinted 
flowers; June to September; 18 inches. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Saxifraga (Megasea) 


These will thrive in any kind of soil and in any position; grow about 1 foot 
high and are admirable for the front of the border or shrubbery, forming masses 
of handsome, broad, deep green foliage, which alone renders them useful, 
while the pretty rose-pink flowers, which appear very early in the spring, make 
them doubly effective. 

Cordifolia. Light pink. 
Crassifolia. Rosy-pink. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 


Scabiosa Caucasica 
(Blue Bonnet) 

One of the most desirable of summer-flowering perennials, and in a color 
that it is not over abundant at any season of the year. Its charming soft 
lavender blue, graceful flowers are produced on stems from 18 to 24 inches 
high from June to September, and are splendid cut-flower subjects. Strong 
plants, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Sempervivum (Houseleek) 
Evergreen succulents forming interesting rosette-like plants for the rockery 


or any exposed or well drained position. ScaBIlosa CAUCASICA 
Arachnoideum (Cobweb Houseleek). Tips of leaves interwoven 

by silvery threads, hence its name. Sedum or Stone-Crop Dwarf Sorts 
Fimbriatum. Leaves tipped with a tuft of fringe-like hairs. Suitable for the rockery, carpet-bedding, covering of graves, 
Globiferum. Globe-shaped rosettes of gray-green leaves. etc. 
Tectorum. Rosettes of broad leaves with reddish crown tips. Acre (Golden Moss). Much used for covering graves; foliage 


20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. aeRO wernbrichts yellow. 


ss Album. Green foliage, white flowers. 
Senecio Groundsel) Pruinatum Forsterianum. Glaucous bluish-green leaves 
Pulcher. Forms a neat tuft of foliage, from which spring-up from golden yellow flowers. 
July to October, a succession of 2-feet high stems, with Clusters 
- of brilliant rosy-purple flowers, of good size. 30 cts. each 
$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Sexangulare. Very dark green foliage; yellow flowers. 


Sarmentosum. Strong spreading habit with yellow flowers. 


Sieboldi. Round succulent glaucous foliage, bright pink flowers; 
August and September. 

Stolonifera. One of the most desirable; flat succulent leaves; 
flowers purplish-pink; July and August; 6 inches. 

Spurium Coccineum. A beautiful rosy-crimson-flowered form; 


July and August; 6 inches. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Set of 8 sorts, $1.75. 


Sedum Erect Growing Varieties 


Useful and pretty plants for the border, producing their interest- 
ing flowers during late summer and fall. 

Spectabile. One of the prettiest erect growing species, attaining 
a height of 18 inches, with broad light green foliage and immense 
heads of handsome showy rose-colored flowers; indispensable as 
a late fall-blooming plant. 

— ‘Brilliant.’’ A rich colored form of the preceding, being a 
bright amaranth-red. 

25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Sidalcea 


Erect growing branching plants 2 to 3 feet high, producing during 
June and July pretty, mallow-like flowers, about an inch in diameter. 
‘ : Candida. Pure white. 
| : Tae Rosy Queen. Bright rose color. 

SEDUM SPECTABILE 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


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ADDIWARURY HARDY PERENNIAL PANTS /M2UAIHALILNAN 


SPIRAEA 


Silphium (Cup-Plant) 


Perfoliatum. A stately perennial, also known as the Compass 
Plant, on account of the leaves being arranged at right angles 
to the stem; grows 5 to 7 feet high, with large single yellow sun- 
flower-like blooms from July to September. 30 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 


Solidago (Golden Red) 
The varieties offered below are the most desirable of our native 

Golden Rods. 

Altissima. The giant of the family, attaining a height of 10 to 
12 feet; the large heads of golden-yellow flowers reach per- 
fection late in October. 

Golden Wings. The finest of all; 5 feet high, with immense 
panicles of bright golden-yellow flowers from July to September. 

Missouriensis (Aster-flowered Golden Rod). This pretty plant 
obtained an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society 
of England under the name of Aster Hybridus Luteus. The 
flowers quite small, shaped just like a miniature Aster, are pro- 
duced abundantly in many flowered compound branching pani- 
cles from August to October. It is not only a gem for the border 
but its graceful sprays are very desirable for cutting; it grows 
about 18 inches high. 

Shorti. Golden-yellow flowers in July and August. 3 feet. 

Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Set of 
4 sorts, 85 cts. 


Stachys (Woundwort) 


Betonica Grandiflora (Befony). Large flowers of purplish- 
rose; June and July; 15 inches. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Spiraea (Goat’s Beard, Meadow Sweet) 


Elegant border plants with feathery plumes of flowers and neat 
attractive foliage; succeed best in a half shaded locatien in rich, 
moist soil. > 


Filipendula (Dropwort). Numerous corymbs of white flowers on 
stems 15 inches high, during June and July, and pretty fern-like 
foliage. e 

Filipendula flore plena. 
that the flowers are double. 

Palmata Elegans (Pink Meadow Sweet). One of the most useful 
hardy plants, with dark green foliage and purple-red stems and 
branches passing into the silvery pink of the broad corymbs of 
flowers, which are produced very free during June and July. 

Ulmaria, Fl. Pl. (Meadow Sweet). Grows about 3 feet high, and 
produces its double white flowers during June and July. 


Venusta. A showy red-flowered species, very fragrant; 4 to 5 
feet; June. 


Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. One each of 
the above 5 varieties, $1.50. 


Identical to the above, excepting 


Statice 


Latifolia. A most valuable plant either for the border or rockery 
with tufts of leathery leaves and immense candelabra-like heads, 

i frequently 13 feet high and 2 feet across, of purplish-blue minute 
flowers during July and August; these, if cut and dried, last in 
perfect condition for months. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100. 


(Great Sea Lavender) 


— Elegantissima. A new and greatly improved form in 
which not only the size of the flowers but the heads of bloom are 
much larger, the entire plant is also more vigorous and flori- 
ferous, and the color brighter. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; 
$25.00 per 100. 


STATICE LATIFOLIA 


[HENRY A-DREER‘ 


Stokesia (Cornflower Aster) 

A beautiful native plant growing 18 inches high, bearing freely from early in 
June until September its handsome cornflower-like blossoms, which measure 
from 4 to 5 inches across. It is of the easiest culture, succeeding in any open 
sunny position, and not only is it desirable as a single ; 
plant in the hardy border, but it can also be used with 
fine effect in masses or beds of any size. 

Cyanea. Bright Javender-blue. 
—alba. A pretty pure white variety. 
—Lutea. Creamy yellow. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100. 
One each of the 3 sorts, 65 cts. 


Sweet William 
(Dianthus Barbatus) 

A well-known attractive, free-flowering hardy peren- 
nial, producing in early summer a splendid effect in 
beds and borders, with their rich and varied flowers. 
We can supply the following, all grown from our own 


select strain of seed. 


Newport Pink. The prettiest color among Sweet 


Williams, a lovely salmon or watermelon pink. Thalictrum 


(Meadow Rue) 
Pure White. Very large individual flowers and 


Rese Very graceful, pretty flowered 


plants, with fine cut foliage; 
great favorites for planting in 
the hardy border. 


Aquilegifollum Album. 
Elegant Columbine-like foliage 
and masses of feathery white 
flowers during June and July. 
3 feet. 

Aquilegifolium Atropur- 
pureum. A _ rosy _ purple 
flowered form of the above. 


Dipterocarpum. Though 
introduced some years ago, 
this beautiful species is yet 
but little known. We consider 
it one of the real gems among 
hardy plants, not only for the garden but its dainty, graceful sprays 
of flowers, elegantly arranged on stems 4 feet high, are invaluable 
for cutting; the flowers are of charming shade of violet-mauve, 
which is brightened by a bunch of lemon-yellow stamens and 
anthers. (See cut.) 35c. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

Glaucum. Fine cut glaucous foliage; bronzy-yellow flowers in 
June; 2 feet. 

Intermedium. Pale yellow flowers in July; 2 feet. 

Price. Except where noted, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 
100. Set of 5 sorts, $1.25. 


Scarlet Beauty. Rich deep scarlet; very 
effective. 


Mixed. Containing all colors. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Seed of Hardy Perennials 


We offer in our Flower Seed Department, 
pages 52 to 118, the best perennials that can be 
raised from seed. 


THALICTRUM DIPTEROCARPUM 


Thermopsis 


Caroliniana. A showy, tall growing plant, attaining a height of 
3 to 4 feet, producing long spikes of yellow flowers in June and July. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Thymus (Thyme) 


Valuable trailing plants for the rockery or the edge of the border. 
Citriodorus Aureus. The golden-leaved lemon-scented Thyme. 
Lanuginosus (Woolly-Leaved Thyme). Greyish foliage and rosy- 

lilac flowers. 

Serpyllum Album (White Mountain Thyme). Mats of dark green 
foliage and clouds of white flowers. 

— Coccineus (Scarlet Thyme). Dark green foliage and bright red 
flowers. 

— Splendens. Bright purplish-red flowers. 


SWEET WILLIAM Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


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Trollius (Globe Flower) 


Europaeus. Desirable free-flowering plants, producing their giant bright yellow, 
Buttercup-like blossoms on stems 1 to 2 feet high from May until August: succeed 
admirably in the border in a half shady position in well drained preferably light 
soil. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. > 


Veronica (Speedwell) 
Amethystina. Amethyst-blue flowers in June and July; 2 ft. 


Incana. Bright silvery foliage, with spikes of amethyst-blue ficwers; 
July and August; 1 foot. 


Longifolia Subsessilis (Japanese Speedwell). The showiest and best of 
the Speedwells; froms a bushy plant 2 to 3 feet high, with long dense 
spikes of deep blue flowers from the middle of July to early in 
September. 


Iaritima. Long spikes of blue flowers from July to September. 


Repens. A useful rock or carpeting plant, with light-blue 
flowers. 


Rupestris. A fine rock plant growing 3 to 4 inches high; 
thickly matted deep green foliage, hidden in spring under a 
cloud of bright blue flowers. 

— Rosea. The rose colored form of above. 


Spicata. An elegant border plant, growing about 12 feet high, producing 
long spikes of bright blue flowers in June and July. 


— Alba. A white-flowered form of the above. 

— Erica. A variety with heather-like light pink flowers. 11 feet. 

— Rosea. Spikes of delicate pink dower: 

Virginica. Long spikes of white flowers during July and August; 3 to 4 feet. 


Price. Any of the above, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 
12 sorts, $2.50. 


VERONICA LONGIFOLIA SUBSESSILIS 


Tradescantia (Spider Wort) 


Virginica. Produces a succession of blue flowers all summer; 2 feet. 
— Alba. A white-flowered form. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Trilliuum (Wood Lily, or Wake Robin) 


Grandiflorum. Excellent plants for shady positions in the 
hardy border, or in a sub-aquatic position. Large pure white 
flowers in early spring; 12 to 18 inches. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per 
doz.; $8.00 per 100. 


Tritoma 
(Red-hot Poker, Flame Flower, or Torch Lily) 

Pfitzeri (The Everblooming Flame Flower): The early free and 
continuous blcoming qualities of this variety has made it one 
of the great bedding plants. Succeeds in any ordinary garden 
soil, but responds quickly to liberal treatment; hardy if given 
protection, but the most satisfactory method of wintering is-to 
bury the roots in sand in a cool cellar. In bloom from August 
to October, with spikes 3 to 4 feet high, and heads of bloom of a 
rich orange-scarlet, producing a grand effect either planted 
singly in the border or in masses. (See cut.) 30 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

Royal Standard. A very distinct new variety of vigorous growth and 
remarkably free flowering, blooming continuously from June to the 
end of October, producing 3 feet high stems of good sized flowerheads, 
the flowers on the lower half of the spike of a bright yellow, the upper 
part a rich rosy scarlet; a most effective and rich colcr combination. 
$1.50 each. 


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. Tritoma (Red-Hot Poker Plant) 


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Valeriana (Valerian) 
Coccinea. Showy heads of reddish flowers; June to October; 2 feet. 
— alba. A white-flowered form. 


Officinalis (Hardy Garden Heliotrope). Produces showy heads of rose-tinted white 
flowers during June and July, with delicious, strong heliotrope odor; 3 to 4 feet. 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Verbascum (Mullein) 


Phoeniceum. A distinct and valuable border plant for a shady position, 
grows from 2 to 3 feet high, bearing spikes of attractive flowers of varying 
shades of purple. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


Vinca (Periwinkle, or Trailing Myrtle) 


Minor. An excellent dwarf evergreen trailing plant that is used extensively 
for carpeting the ground under shrubs and trees, or on graves where it is 
too shady for other plants to thrive. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100; $80.00 per 1000. 


Violas, or Tufted Pansies 


The improved forms of Viola Cornuta are rapidly growing in favor. 
They flower continuously for nearly eight months in the year; and while their 
flowers are not so large as those of the Pansy, their bright colors and florif- 
erousness make them welcome additions to any garden. 


Blue Perfection. Deep purplish blue. 
Lutea Splendens. Rich golden yellow. 


Papilio. Violet, with dark eye; the most effective for massing. 


White Perfection. A fine white. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Hardy Violets 
Double Russian. This is not suited for forcing under glass, but a 
is perfectly hardy and a gem for the garden or hardy border, New Viola Jersey Gem 


producing in early spring great masses of fine large, double, deep Undoubtedly the most valuable bedding Viola yet introduced 
purple flowers of exquisite fragrance. 


New VIOLA JERSEY GEM 


which is perfectly suited to our climatic conditions and which will 
Pedata (Bird’s Foot Violet). A native variety with finely cut | succeed in any good garden soil in a sunny position, blooming 
foliage and showy blue flowers. practically without a break from May to the end of the season. 
Pedata Bicolor (Painted Bird’s Foot Violel). A variety in The plant is of compact sturdy habit of growth, its flowers pure 
which the upper petals are of a rich purple, the lower ones | violet, without the slightest shading and borne on good stems 
nearly white. about 6 inches long, making it a splendid subject for cutting as 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. well asa most desirable plant for the border. 50 cts. each; $5.00 

per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


Wallflowers 
The old fragrant favorite; mixed colors, including yellow, brown, etc. 30 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz. 


Yucca (Adam’s Needle) 


Filamentosa. Among hardy ornamental foliage and flowering plants, this can be 
classed at the head of the list. Its broad sword-like foliage and 5 to 6 feet tall, branched 
spikes of large, fragrant, drooping, creamy-white flowers during June and July make it 
an effective plant for all positions. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 

Filamentosa Variegata. Identical with the above excepting that the foliage is 
beautifully and distinctly margined with creamy white; a rare and most effective plant, 
$1.00 each. 


Dreer’s Collections of Hardy Perennial Plants 


We offer customers who are not acquainted with the different sorts the following 
collections, all in good strong roots, which once planted will, with little care, keep the 
garden gay with flowers from the time frost leaves the ground until late in the autumn. 


12' distinct species, our selection... 2... 6.05.0.:.0082 002.050 $2 50 
2 Sadistin cbispeciess-OUr SeleCtlODi sa. ais 43 cosets css styeielegs =4.19,00 
50 distinct species and varieties, our selection................ 8 00 


Yucca FILAMENTOSA 100 distinct species and varieties, our selection............. =.15'"00 


DREER’S CHOICE HARDY SHRUBS 


NOTE Shrubs will be shipped on receipt of orders, or as soon as they can be dug, unless instructed to the contrary, but no 
orders can be accepted for delivery later than May 1, and they can only be sent by Freight or Express, at purchaser’s expense. 


They are too heavy and large to be sent by mail. No charge for boxes, packing or delivery to express, freight or steamship lines 
in Philadelphia. 


Shrubs are as much a part of the well balanced garden as the lawn or flower borders. Many of them 
are as decorative as any ornamental foliage plant, while others are highly useful-as cut flowers, and 
a well-arranged planting presents an attractive appearance throughout the entire year. 


s Shrubs have many uses; such as a dividing line between the flower 

aN Lam and the vegetable garden, or between the lawn and uncultivated land 

: beyond; as a background to a flower border; for hiding an unsightly 

building, fence or foundation, or they may be planted in a mixed shrub- 

bery border, in which case those of short, dense growth should be 

planted along the front of the border, graduating to the tall-growing 
kinds at the back. 


XN Leaflet on the culture and care of Shrubs sent free on request. 


Hardy Azaleas 


The varieties here offered are the hardiest and most desirable 
for general garden planting; until thoroughly established it is 
beneficial to give them a heavy mulch of leaves during the win- 
ter, and a loose covering of evergreen branches to protect them 

‘ from the sun and drying winds during freezing weather. 


Amoena. Bright rosy purple flowers in great masses. Bushy 
plants 10 to 12 inches in diameter, $1.25 each; $12.00 per 
doz. Large specimen plants, 18 to 24 inches high, 
$5.00 each. 


Hinodegiri. Bright fiery red flowers in following sizes: 
8 to 10 inches in diameter, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 

10 to 12 inches in diameter, 2.00 each; 20.00 per doz. 

12 to 15 inches in diameter, 3.00 each; 30.00 per doz. 


Hinomayo. A wonderfully pleasing shade of delicate rose 
pink. 
Bushy plants 8 to 10 inches in diameter $1.50 each; $15.00 
per doz. 


Ledifolia Alba. Large pure white flowers. Bushy plants 8 to 10 
inches in diameter $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 


ALTHEA WILLIAM R, SMITH 


Abelia Chinensis Grandiflora. A choice small Shrub of 
graceful habit, producing through the entire summer and fall 
white tinted lilac heather-like flowers in such abundance as to 
completely cover the plant. Plants from 4-inch pots, 50 cts. 
each. 

Althea (Rose of Sharon). The Altheas are among the most valu- 
able of our tall, hardy Shrubs on account of their late season of 
blooming, which is from August to October, a period when but 
few Shrubs are in flower. 

We offer the following choice sorts: 

— Alba plena. Double white, crimson centre. 

— Duchesse de Brabant. Double dark red. 

— Foliis Variegatis. Leaves variegated green and white. 

— Jeanne d’Arc. Double pure white. 

— Lady Stanley. Double blush white, crimson centre. 

— Totus Albus. Single pure white. 

60 cts. each. Set of 6 varieties, $3.00. 

— William R. Smith. A splendid giant-flowering variety, 
naturally forming symmetrical bushy specimens, while the 
glistening pure white flowers are of giant size, fully 4 inches in 
diameter, open out flat or salver-shaped quite different from the 
older types which only partially expand; these are preduced in 
great profusion from early in July until late in September. 
Strong plants 75 cts. each. 

Andromeda Japonica. An evergreen compact growing low 
shrub, with small dark green foliage and long panicles of dull 
bronzy-red buds which appear during the summer and are 
attractive during the entire winter, opening into white flowers 
in spring. Bushy plants, 15 to 18 inches high, $1.50 each. 

Aralia Pentaphylla. A very distinct ornamental Shrub with 
graceful arching branches and bright green foliage. 60 cts. each. 

— Spinosa (Hercules Club, Angelica Tree, or Devil’s Walking- 
stick). A singular native tree-like Shrub, growing from 10 to 15 
feet high, with very prickly stems, pinnate leaves and immense 
panicles of white flowers in August, followed by attractive black 
fruit, an odd tropical looking plant; $1.00 each. 2 AZALEA 


Ledefolia Magnifica. Pure white, beautifully variegated with rosy- 
pink. Bushy plants, 8 to 10 inches in diameter, $1.50 each; $15.00 
per doz. 


(198) All prices include boxes, packing and delivery to transportation company in Philadelphia 


Berberis Thunbergi (Japanese Barberry). 
— Wilsonae. 


beautiful autumnal tints. $1.50 each. 


Buddleia Variabilis Magnifica (Butterfly Shrub or Summer Lilac). One 
of the most desirable summer flowering shrubs, beginning to bloom in 
July, it continues until cut by severe frost. The flowers are of a pleasing 
shade of violet mauve, and are borne in dense cylindrical spikes from 12 to 
15 inches in length by 3 inches in diameter; it succeeds everywhere and 
flowers freely the first season planted. Good plants from 3-inch pots. 


30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 


Callicarpa Purpurea (Beauty Berry). 


Calluna (Scotch Heather). 


— Vulgaris. Rosy pink. Vulgaris Alba. 


Strong plants of either, 75 cts. each. 


Calycanthus Floridus (Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). An old favorite with 
double chocolate-colored strawberry-scented flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 


Cercis Canadensis (Judas Tree, or Red Bud). A showy tall Shrub or small 
All the branches and twigs are covered with a mass of small rosy- 
pink flowers early in the spring before the leaves appear. Plants, 3 to 4 feet 


tree. 
high, $1.00 each. 
Clethra alnifolia (White Alder, or Sweet Pepper Bush). 


fragrant flowers during July and August. 75 cts. each. 


Corchorus or Kerria Japonica Fl. Pl. (Globe-flower). A 
particularly valuable shrub, graceful habit of growth and free 
and continuous flowering, producing attractive double golden- 
yellow flowers from June to October. 60 cts. each. 


doz. 


CALLICARPA PURPUREA 


See Hedge Plants page 206. 


A pretty dwarf species of recent introduction with glossy 
green leaves and long spines, in the fall the foliage takes on the most 


A splendid berried Shrub for the 
border or planted in clumps on the lawn; it grows about 3 feet high, its 
branches gracefully recurving; these are covered in August with tiny pink- 
tinted flowers, followed by great masses of violet-purple berries, these re- 
main on the plant until mid-winter. (See cut.) Strong plants, 60 cts. each. 


Very pretty small shrubs, growing from one to 
two feet high, producing their interesting flowers from July to September. 


Pure white. 


One of the best 
of our native dwarf Shrubs, bearing spikes of pure white, deliciously 


BuppLeia (Butterfly Shrub) 


Cornus Alba Sibirica (Coral Dogwood). A strong growing 
variety, crimson colored branches in winter. 60 cts. each. 


— — — Elegantissima. 
white. 75 cts. each. 


Foliage beautifully variegated with 


— Florida (White-flowering Dogwood). An ornamental, spreading, 
irregularly shaped tree, producing large white flowers in spring 
and rich crimson foliage in autumn. Plants, 4 to 5 feet high, 
$1.00 each. 


— Sanguinea (Red-twigged Dogwood). A strong growing bush, 
with crimson-colored branches; especially attractive in winter. 
60 cts. each. 


Cotoneaster Francheti. Erect habit with gracefully recurv- 
ing branches and bright red berries. Pot grown plants, $1.00 
each. 


Cotoneaster Horizontalis. A dependably hardy variety of 
compact, spreading habit of growth with neat evergreen foliage 
and very attractive orange-red berries which are set off nicely 


against the dark foliage and which remain on the plant the entire winter. A 
most valuable subject for the front of the border or for the rockery. Large 
field grown plants being difficult to transplant, we have prepared a lot of thrifty 
pot-grown plants which will give satisfactory results. 


$1.00 each; $10.00 per 


Crataegus Oxyacantha Paul’s Double (Exglish Hawthorn). This is the 
finest variety with brilliant scarlet double flowers. 
$1.50 each. 


Plants 3 to 4 feet high 


Desmodium Penduliflorum. A shrub which dies to the ground in winter 
but comes up vigorously in spring, throwing up shoots 3 to 4 feet high, which 
bears during September attractive sprays of bright rose colored pea-shaped 
flowers. - 50 cts. each. 


Diervilla Lutea. Loose clusters of small yellow flowers in July. A good shrub 
for a shady position on account of its fresh, clean foliage. 
high. 60 cts. each. 


Grows 3 to 4 feet 


We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts, each for $6.00 per doz.; $40,00 per 100 


200 


DerutTziA CRENATA MAGNIFICA 


Deutzias. Well-known profuse flowering Shrubs, blooming in 
spring or early summer. The dwarf varieties are desirable for 


forcing under glass. 


— Candidissima plena. A fine tall, double white, 60 cts. each. 


— Crenata Magnifica. A most distinct variety with exceptionally 
large corymbs of pure white double flowers, produced in wonderful 


profusion. 60 cts. each. 


— — rosea plena (Double-flowering Deutzia). 


with pink; very desirable tall Shrub. 60 cts. each. 


— Gracilis. A favorite dwarf bush, covered with spikes of pure white 


flowers in early summer. 60 cts. each. 


— Lemoinei. Flowers very large and produced in cone shaped heads of 


pure white, which open out very full. 60 cts. each. 


— Pride of Rochester. A fine, tall growing double white flowering 


variety. 60 cts. each. 


Elsholtzia Stauntoni. Its late flowering, September and October, 
makes this a particularly valuable Shrub. It grows about four feet 
high, of bushy branching habit, each branch terminated by a dense 4 to 


8 inch long spike of attractive deep lilac colored flowers. 60 cts. each. 
Enkianthus Japonicus. An attractive dwarf shrub with small pretty 
foliage particularly in the autumn when they assume brilliant orange 
coloring marked with red, its black fruit or berries at this time forming 


a strong contrast. In early spring it bears numerous umbels of pure 


white Andromeda-like flowers. $1.50 each. 


Evonymus Alata (Corkbark). 


very conspicuous in the fall. 


Strong plants, $1.00 each. 


Double white, tinged 


A shrub different in character from 
others, having an individuality of its own. It is particularly ornamental 
and interesting on account of its curious corky bark. The small flowers 
of the spring are {cllowed by attractive red berries in the fall. It is also 
valuable on account of its bright scarlet autumn foliage which makes it 


Evonymus Japonica. An evergreen shrub with large round, glossy, 
dark green foliage, a splendid plant for foundation planting, par- 
ticularly at the seashore, also fine to grow on in pots or tubs for house 
decoration; hardy as far north as Philadelphia. Bushy plants, 12 to 
15 inches high, $1.00 each 


— Japonica Aurea Marginata. Leaves dark green irregularly 
edged and variegated with golden yellow. Strong pot plants, 
$1.50 each. 


— Japonica Medio-picta. The deep green foliage has an irregular 
yellow blotch in the centre. Strong pot plants, $1.50 each. 


— Japonica Argenteo variegata. Beautifully variegated with 
silvery white. Strong pot plants, $1.50 each. 


Exochorda Grandiflora (Pearl Bush). A medium-sized Shrub 
bearing white flowers in slender racemes in early spring; very 
graceful; useful for cut flowers. 75 cts. each. 


Forsythia Fortunei. Strong erect habit; bright golden-yellow 
flowers in early spring. 60 cts. each. 4 


— Suspensa (Wkeping Golden Bell). A tall Shrub of willawy growth, 
the branches gratefully arching, covered with golden yellow bells 
in early spring. -60 cts. each. 


— Viridissima (Golden Bell). Strong erect habit; bright yellow 
bell-like flowers in early spring. 60 cts. each. 


Halesia Tetraptera (Silver Bell or Snowdrop Tree). One of the most 
desirable tall shrubs, with pretty bell-shaped snowdrop-like white 
flowers in May. $1.00 each. 


Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora (Snowball Hydrangea). 
This magnificent perfectly hardy American Shrub has: snow white 
blossoms of largest size; it comes into bloom just after the passing 
of all the early Spring-blooming Shrubs, flowering from early June 
until late July, which makes it valuable in any garden. 60 cts. each. 


— Paniculata Grandiflora. Without doubt the best known and 
most popular summer-flowering Shrub in cultivation. The flewers, 
which are borne in dense pyramidal panicles, are white when they 

first open, but gradually change to rose color, and remain in 
good condition for weeks. Fine bush plants, 75 cts. each. 
Standard or tfee shaped plants, which make beautiful specimens 
for the lawn or garden, $1.50 each. 


HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA 


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Hypericum Patulum Henryi. A comparatively new hardy 
St. John’s Wort of shrubby habit, growing from 2} to 4 feet high, 
producing masses of large clear yellow flowers during July and 
August, and retaining its neat foliage until late in the autumn. 


30 cts. each. 


— Patulum Grandiflorum. A very vigorous growing introduc- 
tion from China with large broad petalled flowers of a very bright 


yellow. 50 cts. each. 


Ligustrum Ibota Regelianum. A handsome Japanese Privet, 
with spreading branches and dark green foliage, contrasting well 
with the fragrant racemes of white flowers in summer, a splendid 
shrub to grow as an isolated specimen or for an informal hedge. 


60 cts. each. 
— Ovalifollum Aureum (Golden-leaved Privet). A beautiful 


golden variegated form and very effective for associating with 
other dwarf shrubs. 60 cts. each. 


— Ovalifolium (California Privet). See page 206. 


Lilacs. See Syringa, page 202. 
Loniceras (Bush Honeysuckles). 


— Grandiflora Rosea. 
June. 60 cts. each. 


Rosy red flowers, striped with white; 


— Ledebouri. A vigorous-growing Shrub with red flowers in 
May. 60 cts. each. 
— Morrowi. A handsome Japanese variety, with white flowers 


during May, but especially valuable for its bright red fruit during 
the summer and autumn months. 60 cts. each. 


Pink flowers contrasting 
60 cts. each. 


— Tatarica (Lartarian Honeysuckle). 
beautifully with the foliage; blooms m June. 


Nandina Domestica (Chinese Bamboo). A very handsome small 
shrub, hardy as far north as Philadelphia; it grows about three 
feet high with graceful light green foliage, which turns to a most 
attractive bronzy red early in the fall. The small white flowers 
are produced in good sized exect panicles in spring and are 
followed by crimson berries. 75 cts. each. 

Philadelphus. Popular old-fashioned shrubs flowering in 
May or June, succeed in almost any locaticn. 

— Conquette. Large single flowers in clusters of 3 to 5, com- 
pletely covering the plant. 60 cts. each. 

—Coronarius (Garland Mock Orange). The popular tall variety; 
very sweet and one of the first to flower. 60 cts. each. 


— Coronarius Aureus. The golden-ledved Garland Mock 


Orange. 60 cts. each. 
— Grandiflorus. A large, white, robust grower. 60 cts. each. 
— Nivalis. A splendid free flowering white. 60 cts. each. 


— The Banner. A hybrid variety forming a shapely shrub 3 
to 4 feet high, with very large single flowers, one of the most 
desirable varieties. 60 cts. each. 


— Virginal. Flowers 2 inches in diameter, that completely 
cover the branches in May and early June, slightly fragrant, one 
of the most desirable. 75 cts. each. 


Prunus Japonica fl. pl. (Double-flowering Almond). A beauti- 
ful dwarf Shrub, producing its showy double flowers early in 
May before the leaves appear. We can supply both white and 
pink. Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, $1.00 each. 

— Pissardi (Pur ple-leaved Plum). A dwarf Shrub, covered with 
single white flowers in spring; when they first appear the leaves 
are a lustrous crimson, changing to a rich purple. Plants, 3 to 
4 feet high, $1.00 each. 

— Triloba (Double-flowering Plum). An interesting Shrub, of 
medium height, bearing in early spring semi-double delicate 
pink flowers over an inch in diameter. Plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 
$1.00 each. 

Pyrus Japonicus (Japan Quince). A very showy and popular 
Shrub, of medium height, which blooms profusely in early 
spring; flowers dazzling scarlet. Makes an excellent hedge. 
60 cts. each. 

Rhodotypus Kerrioides (White Kerria). A very ornamental 
Japanese Shrub of medium size, which succeeds well in sun or 
shade, with pretty foliage and large single white flowers the 
latter part of May. 60 cts. each. 


PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS 


Rhus Typhina Laciniata (Cut-leaved Staghorn Sumac). The 
leaves are beautifully cut like a delicate fern and in fall assume 
the most brilliant colors, this combined with its showy clusters 
of crimson fruit makes it a most valuable subject either as a 
single specimen or for mass planting. 75 cts. each. 

Robinia Hispida (Rose Acacia). A most desirable shrub pro- 
ducing large loose racemes of beautiful rose-pink flowers in 
June. 75 cts. each. 

Sambucus Nigra Aurea (Golden Elder). Of strong, growth 
and one of the best yellow foliage Shrubs; the color is remark- 
ably bright, rich and constant, and makes a fine contrast in 
the shrubbery border. 60 cts. each. 

Spiraea Anthony Waterer. A valuable variety; color bright 
crimson; it is of dwarf, dense growth never exceeding 30 inches 
in height; in bloom the entire summer and fall. 60 cts. each. 

— Billardi. Strong-growing, dense spikes of pink flowers in 
July. 60 cts. each. 

— Douglasi. Spikes of deep pink flowers during July and 
August. Very desirable. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 cts. each. 

— Margaritae. A free-flowering variety with flat heads of soft 
pink flowers from June to October; grows 3 to 4 feet high. 60 
cts. each. 

— Opulifolia aurea (Virginian Guelder Rose). An interesting 
variety of medium growth with golden-tinted foliage and large 
white flowers in June. 60 cts. each. 

— Prunifolia (Bridal Wreath). A favorite variety and one of the 
best; it is a beautiful Shrub of medium size with double white 
flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 


— Reevesi fl. pl. Of medium growth, with double white flow- 
ers in clusters in May. Very fine. 60 cts. each. 


— Thunbergi. One of the most charming of all low-growing 
Shrubs, with fine delicate foliage, and a profusion of small 
white flowers in April and May. 60 cts. each. 

— Van Houttei. The grandest of all the white Spiraeas; it is 
of compact habit and a beautiful ornament for the lawn at any 
season, but when in flower in June it is a complete fountain of 
white bloom. 60 cts. each. 

Stephanandra Flexuosa. Of graceful fountain-like habit of 
growth with finely and delicately cut leaves which in the autumn 
assume brilliant reddish tints; the flowers are creamy white. 
60 cts. each. 


We will supply al! Shrubs priced at 60 cts 


. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100 


Symphoricarpus Racemosus (Snowberry). A well known dwarf Shrub with pink flowers and white berries that 
hang on the plant the greater part of the winter. 60 cts. each. 
— Vulgaris (Red Fruited, or Indian Currant). Similar to the above, but with bright red fruit. 60 cts. each. 
Tamarix Africana (Tamarisk). Strong, slender, tall-growing irregular Shrubs, with feathery foliage and small, 
delicate flowers, borne profusely on gracefully-bending branches. These pink flowers are very attractive during 
May. 60 cts. each. S 
— Hispida Aestivalis. A distinct variety, with delicate, soft, pink sprays of flowers in July and August, a time 
when the shrubbery border is comparatively bare of flowers. 60 cts. each. 
— Indica. Very strong-growing, with feathery plumes of pale pink flowers in late sum- 
mer and autumn. 60 cts. each. 
Viburnum Plicatum (Japan Snowball). One of the choicest hardy Shrubs; the per- 
fect balls of pure white flowers are borne in great profusion in May. $1.00 each. 
— Opulus (High Bush Cranberry). The white flowers in June are followed in Autumn by 
bright scarlet berries, which are very attractive until very late in winter. 60 cts. each. 
— Opulus Sterilis (Snowball or Guelder Rose). The popular white Snowball, filled with 
large pendant balls of white flowers in May. 60 cts. each. 
— Rhytidophyllum. A rare variety, particularly attractive on account of its large 
dark green nearly evergreen foliage, the yellowish white flowers are followed in Septem- 
ber by red berries finally turning black. $1.00 each. 
— Tomentosum (Single Japanese Snowball). Beautiful dark green leaves, 
turning to a gorgeous crimson in the Fall. White flowers in clusters line the 
upper side of the branches in May. $1.00 each. 


Vitex Agnus Castus (Chaste Tree). A graceful Shrub, growing from 5 to 6 
feet high, with dense spikes of lilac-colored flowers late in summer. 60 cts. 
each. *: 


— Macrophylla. In general habit similar to V. Agnus Castus, but much 
stronger in all its parts, the foliage being larger while the trusses of lavender- 
blue flowers are fully double the size. It blooms from July to September, 
and is likely to become as popular as the Butterfly Shrub, to which we con- 
sider it far superior. 60 cts. each. 


Weigelia Rosea. Soft rosy carmine. 60 cts. each. 

— Rosea Foliis Purpureis. This is entirely distinct and will prove a 
welcome addition to the shrub border, not on account of its light pink flowers 
but for its foliage effect, its leaves being of a rich bronzy purple. 60 cts. each 

— Rosea Nana Variegata. Variegated green, yellow and pink leaves; 
very effective and useful; flowers delicate rose. 60 cts. each. 


— Eva Rathke. The finest Weigelia in cultivation; 
flowering continuously throughout the summer and 
autumn; of arich ruby carmine. 75 cts. each. 


ViTExX MACROPHYLLA < 


Syringa or Lilac, Common Purple (Syringa Vulgaris). The 
old favorite, and one of the best. 60 cts. each. 


— Common White (S. Vulgaris alba). Flowers white, fragrant, 
beautiful. 60 cts. each. 

— Charles X. A strong, rapid growing variety, with large, shining 
leaves. Trusses rather loose; large, reddish purple. $1.00 each. 


— Japonica. An elegant Japanese species, eventually forming a good sized 
tree, flowers creamywhite in great panicles a month later than other sorts. 
$1.00 each. 


— Josikaea (Hungarian Lilac). A distinct species of stout erect growth 
with dark shining leaves and purple flowers which are produced late in 
June. $1.00 each. 


~— Mme. Marie Lemoine. The finest double white Lilac yet introduced. 
The individual flowers, which resemble miniature Tuberoses, as well as the 
truss, are of immense size, deliciously scented; fine for cutting. $1.00 each. 


— President Grevy. Magnificent panicles of large double blue flowers. 
$1.00 each. 


— William Robinson. Very double, buds crimson-pink, opening to 
deep violet-mauve. $1.00 each. 


Hedge Plants 


We offer the best plants for this purpose on page 206. Dousie-FLOWERING SYRINGA OR LILAC 


NOTE—We will supply all Shrubs priced at 60 cts. each for $6.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. Prices 
include packing and delivery to any transportation line in Philadeiphia : 


DREER’S SELECT HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 


(2 All plants are forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, purchaser paying charges. 
We can forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way add to value of order in accordance with note on page 119 
and Order Blank. 


_Actinidia 
Arguta (The Silver Vine). A very desirable hardy Japanese 
climber of strong vigorous growth, with dark green, shining 
foliage and greenish white flowers with purple centres, which are 
followed by clusters of edible fruit with fig-like flavor. An 
excellent plant for covering arbors, trellises, etc., where a rapid 
and dense growth is desired. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 


Chinensis. A rare climber with large orbicular foliage of dark 
green on the upper surface, densely tomentose beneath and when 
young thickly covered with bright red hairs which gives them a 
beautiful velvety appearance. It bears attractive yellow flowers 
which are succeeded with edible fruit the size of a walnut with 
gooseberry flavor. Hardy south of Washington. $1.50 each. 


Akebia Quinata (Akebia Vine) 


One of the most graceful of our hardy climbers, with deep green, 
small foliage, and producing in early spring numberless bunches of 
violet brown flowers, which have a pleasant cinnamon odor; most 
desirable for positions where a dense shade is not required. Strong 
plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 


Ampelopsis 


Engelmanni. A greatly improved variety of the Virginia 
Creeper, with dense foliage of a glossy light green in summer, 
changing to a brilliant crimson in the autumn. On a rough stone 
surface it will cling without support in the same way as the 
Japanese Ivy. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 


Lowi. A splendid variation from the popular Boston or Japan AMPELOPSIS: VEITCHI 
Ivy, possessing all the merits of the parent, being perfectly hardy, 
clinging to the smoothest surface without support, and with 
much smaller foliage, which is deeply cut, giving it a grace and 
elegance entirely distinct from the old type. In the spring and 


Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper or American Ivy). This well 
known climber is one of the best and quickest growing varieties 


summer the leaves are a bright fresh apple-green color, changing for covering trees, trellises, arbors, etc.; its large, deep green 


in the autumn to various brilliant tones of orange, crimson and foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow, crimson and scarlet 
scarlet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz ? in the fall. Strong plants, 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 


per 100. 


Veitchi (Boston or Japan Ivy). The most popular climbing plant for 
covering brick, stone or wooden walls, trees, etc.; when it be- 
comes established it is of very rapid growth, and clings to the 
smoothest surface with the tenacity of ivy; the foliage is of a rich 
olive green during the summer, changing to various shades of 
bright crimson and scarlet in the fall. In planting Ampelopsis 
of all kinds, the plants, if still in a dormant condition, should be 
cut down to within 6 inches of the ground, so that the new growth 
may cling to the wall or tree from the bottom up. (See cut.) Two- 
year-old plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 


Aristolochia Sipho 
(Dutchman’s Pipe Vine) 

A vigorous and rapid-growing climber, bearing singular brownish- 
colored flowers, resembling in shape a pipe. Its flowers, however, 
are of little value compared to its light-green leaves, which are of very 
large size, and retain their color from early spring to late fall; per- 
fectly hardy. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 


Bignonia (Trumpet Vine) 


Grandiflora. The true large flowered type with large showy 
orange-red flowers. Stock limited. $1.50 each. 

Radicans. For covering unsightly places, stumps, rockwork, or 
wherever a showy-flowering vine is desired, this will be found 
very useful. The dark red flowers, with orange throat, are large, 
attractive, and borne profusely; very hardy. 50 cts. each; $5.00 
per doz. 


Boussingaultia Baselloides 
(Madeira, or Mignonette Vine) 

An old-fashioned popular vine, covering a large space in a short 
time. Fleshy heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and numerous 
racemes of feathery white flowers of delicious fragrance. Protect 
BIGNONIA, OR TRUMPET VINE with litter in this latitude. Strong tubers, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 


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CLEMATIS PANICULATA 


Celastrus Scandens 
(Bitter Sweet, or Wax Work) 


One of our native climbing plants, of rapid growth, succeeding 
in almost any situation, sun or shade, with attractive light green 
foliage and yellow flowers during June, which are followed in the 
autumn with bright orange fruit, which usually remain on the plant 
throughout the winter. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Large-flowering Clematis 


No other climbing plant equals in attractiveness the beautiful 
large-flowering Clematis. Their requirements are somewhat 
different from most other plants, and proper conditions must be 
given to secure satisfactory results. They need rich, deep soil, 
perfect drainage, abundance of water and most important of all, 
they should be planted with the crowns three inches beneath the 


the surface of the soil. 
Anderson Henryi. Creamy white, large. 
Jackmani. The popular rich purple variety. 


Price. Either of the above, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 


Clematis Montana 


(Anemone Clematis) 


A strong, vigorous, perfectly hardy type that succeeds under the 
most adverse conditions. The Anemone or Windflower-like flowers 
are from 1} to 2 inches in diameter and frequently begin to 
expand as early as the last week in April continuing well through 
May and are produced very freely, the best of the early spring 


flowering climbers of which there are but few. 
Rubens. Rose-tinted white. 


Undulata. White flushed with mauve, undulated or wavy 


petals. 
Either of the above, $1.00 each. 


Clematis Paniculata 


(Japanese Virgin’s Bower) 


This handsome hardy climber is one of the choicest and most satisfactory 
climbing flowering plants. Of strong zsapid growth with small, dense, cheerful 
green foliage, and pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers, which appear in 
the greatest profusion in August and September, followed by silvery feathery 
seed pods, which make an attractive appearance until mid-winter. The plants 
succeed in almost any position. Not only is it adapted to run up all kinds of 
supports, but is just as useful for planting among rock-work, sloping banks, 
covering graves, or, in fact, any position where a graceful vine or trailer is 
desired. Strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


Clematis Tangutica (Golden Clematis) 


Of moderate growth attaining a height of from 6 to 8 feet and produces 
attractive bright yellow flowers during June and frequently a second crop 
appears late in August or during September, followed by very attractive 
seed pods. 50 cts. each. 5 


Evonymus 


The trailing Evonymus are particularly desirable for their dense evergreen 
foliage and extreme hardiness, some varieties on account of this taking the 
place of the English Ivy for wall covering, others that of the boxwood as an 
edging plant. 

Radicans. Deep green foliage, useful for covering low foundation walls, or 
may be clipped the same as boxwood for an edging plant. 


Radicans Acuta. A strong growing variety with long narrow dark green 
leaves veined with grey, excellent as a ground cover or for wall covering. 


Radicans Acuta Atropurpurea. Same as above but with the leaves 
tinted purplish red particularly on the underside. 


Radicans Variegata. A beautiful small-leaved green and white varie- 
gated form of the same habit as the type. 

Radicans Vegeta (Evergreen Bittersweet). A strong growing variety, with 
larger leaves than the type, and producing bright orange-red berries, which 
remain on the plant the greater part of the winter. As an evergreen abso- 
lutely hardy wall cover this plant is unequalled. An enthusiastic horti- 
cultural writer predicts that it will become as popular for this purpose here 
as the Ivy is in England. 


Kewensis. A variety with very small dark green foliage. Everyone who 
has seen this appreciates its value as a rock plant or ground cover. 
It grows close to the ground, and is one of the most valuable 
plants for under trees where grass will not grow. 
Price. Any of the above varieties. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per 
doz.; $18.00 per 100. 


LARGE-FLOWERING CLEMATIS 


/RENRY A.DREERSS 


Honeysuckles (Woodbine) 


Chinese Evergreen. Very fragrant, red, yellow and white variegated 
flower; dark green foliage. 


Halleana. Flowers pure white, turning to yellow; fragrant, hardy and 
almost evergreen; flowers freely. 


Variegated. Foliage beautifully mottled yellow and green. 


Price. Any of the above, strong plants, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 
per 100. 


Hop Vines (Humulus Lupulus) 


A useful climber. It is a rapid grower and bears a profusion of 


seedpods suitable for many domestic purposes. 25 cts. each; $2.50 ag / 
per doz.; $15.00 per 100. © 


Hardy English Ivy 


Invaluable evergreen variety, used for covering walls, etc., and has become very 
popular for covering graves, especially if in the shade, where grass will not succeed. 
Large plants in 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 5-inch pots, 
75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. Extra large plants, in 7-inch pots, 6 feet 
high, $2.50 each. 


Miniature-Leaved English Ivy 
(Hedera helix gracilis) 
Identical in habit with the English Ivy, but with dark-green foliage not over one-tenth 
as large, a most graceful vine; 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 


Hardy Jasmines 


HONEYSUCKLE 
Nudiflorum. Favorite climber for sheltered positions; naardy 
south of Philadelphia, fragrant yellow flowers. Lathyrus (Hardy Everlasting Pea) 
Officinale. Pure white fragrant flowers. A splendid climber for One of the best and most desirable flowering hardy climbing 
a sheltered position. Hardy south of Philadelphia. plants, attractive both in flowers and foliage, growing to a height 
Price. Either of the above, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. of 8 to 10 feet, and producing clusters of large flowers the entire 


summer; fine for cutting; lasting well. 
Latifolius. Deep rosy-red. 
— Albus. Pure white. Price. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Polygonum 
Auberti 
(Silver Lace Vine) 

One of the most desir- 
able flowering climbers, 
the plant is of strong, vig- 
orous growth, attaining a 
height of 25 feet or more 
producing through the 
summer and fall great 
foamy sprays of white 
flowers, and a well es- 
tablished plant during its 
long flowering period is a 
mass of bloom. Not only 
does it thrive in the 
Easternand MiddleStates, 
but we have seen it in 
equally good condition in 
Oregon, Colorado and 
California, adapting itself 
to the most varied climatic 
conditions. Strong plants, 
75 cts. each. 


Hardy 
Climbing and 
Rambler 
Roses 
Latuyrus Latirotus (Hardy Everlasting Pea) See pages 134 and 135. POLYGONUM 


VISTARIA SINENSIS 


Wistarias 
One of the best hardy climbers, producing their 
great trusses of flowers in abundance during the 
month of May with some scattering bloom in August 
and September. They should be liberally fed when 
first planted to give them a vigorous start. 
Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thou- 
sands of pendulous clusters of delicate violet-blue 
blossoms, richly perfumed. 
— Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pure 
white flowers. 
Price, either of the above strong plants, $1.00 each. 


Pueraria 


Thunbergiana 
(Kudzu Vine) 


The most rapid growing vine in 
cultivation, attaining, after once being 
established, a height of 50 feet or more 
in one season. Its foliage is large and 
furnishes dense shade; it bears small 
racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped 
blossoms towards the close of August 


25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Vitis 
Henryana. A recent introduction 
from China, with foliage similar to 
but not as large as the Virginia 
creeper, the leaves being of greater 
substance, and prettily varie- 
gated. The ground color is deep 
velvety-green, the midrib and 
principal veins of silvery white. 
The variegation is most _ pro- 
nounced in the autumn, when the 


green ground color changes to 
Vitis 


red. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. HENRYANA 


HEDGE PLANTS 


Berberis Thunbergi (Japan Barberry). 


Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. 


small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, 
Absolutely hardy in all 
parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart. 
strong 3-year old plants, 18 to 24 inches high, 40 cts. each; 


the fruit or berries becoming scarlet. 


$3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 


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Where a dwarf de- 
ciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful Barberry. 


Boxwood Edging. We offer fine bushy plants as follows: 


PER DOZ. PER100 PER 1000 

4 to 5 inches high ....... Lien ues $1 50 $10 00 $90 00 
The leaves are | 5 to 6 inches high 2 00 15 00 
6 to 8 inches high 3 00 20 00 


California Privet (Ligustrum Ovalifolium). Of all hedge plants 
this is the most popular, and more of it is planted than all 
others combined. It is of free growth, and succeeds under the 
most adverse conditions, such as under dense shade of trees, etc. 
Strong plants, 24 inches high. $6.00 per 100; $5000 per 1000. 


Extra 


FER Be 
HEDGE OF BERBERIS THUNBERGI 


WATER LILIES AND AQUATICS 


We have prepared a leaflet giving complete directions for the cultivation of both hardy and tender Water Lilies, Aquarium Plants 
and other Aquatics. Copies free on request. 


TROPICAL OR TENDER WATER LILIES 


These are supplied after June 1st in strong, growing pot plants, and should not be planted out until after the weather has become 


settled and warm. 
Place your order for these plants early, and we will reserve them until the proper planting season. 


Victorias, or Royal Water Lilies 


Victoria Regia. The great water-lily of the Amazon. 

Victoria Trickeri. The hardiest and easiest variety to 
grow. 

Price. Either of above. 3 seeds for 75 cts.; plants, $7.50 
each. 


Day-Blooming 
Tender Nymphaeas 


Daubenyana. Small, fragrant, light blue flowers, valuable 
for winter blooming in aquariums or small pools. $1.00 
each. 


Grossherzog Ernst Ludwig. A free-flowering variety 
of a true violet blue with a golden yellow centre. $2.50 
each. 

Mrs. C. W. Ward. Deep rosy pink on long stems. $2.00 


each. 


Ovalifolia. Flowers of large size, held well above the 
foliage, and of a deep creamy white; the base of each 
petal faintly suffused with blue, which gradually deepens 
until the tips of each petal are a decided cornflower blue. 


$5.00 each. NYMPHAEA ZANZIBARIENSIS 


Pulcherrima. This variety flowers continuously winter and | Z2anzibariensis. The darkest blue or purple of the genus; 


summer. Of a fine light blue with yellow centre. $2.00 each. Er Eee HONTOSUE. $1.50 each. 
Zanzibariensis azurea. Clear azure-blue. $1.00 each. 


Wm. Stone. Rich violet blue shaded amaranth. $2.00 each. | Zanzibariensis rosea. Various shades of rose. $1.00 each. 


NIGHT-BLOOMING TENDER NYMPHAEAS 


NOTE -— The following are supplied after June 1st in strong, growing pot plants, and should not be planted out until after the weather 
has become settled and warm. 


Place your order for these plants early, and we will reserve them until the proper planting season. 


Bissetti. Flowers 8 to 10 inches in diameter, cup-shaped; of a 
beautiful glowing shade of rosy-pink. $2.00 each. 


Dentata. White, 8 to 12 inches across. $1.00 each. 


Dentata Magnifica. Large cup-shaped creamy white flowers, 
10 to 12 inches across. Very desirable. $2.50 each. 


Dentata Superba. The largest white Water Lily grown 
Flowers of clear glistening white. $3.00 each. 


Devoniensis. This old favorite produces its large pure red 
flowers in the greatest abundance. $1.00 each. 


Frank Trelease. The darkest colored of all tender Water 
Lilies. A glowing dark crimson. $1.50 each. 

Geo. Huster. Brilliant crimson flowers. $2.00 each. 

Jubilee. White, flushed pink at base of petals. $1.50 each. 

Kewensis. Medium size light pink flowers. $1.50 each. 


O’Marana. Flowers large and massive. Color pink, suffused 
with red; very desirable. $1.50 each. 


Rubra Rosea. One of the best and largest rosy-reds produced 
with remarkable freedom. $1.50 each. 


Sturtevanti. Color of flower varies from pure pink to bright 
red, with orange centre. $2.50 each. ; 
NYMPHAEA GEO, HUSTER ; 


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DREER’S WATER LILY LEAFLET gives complete directions for the cultivation of both hardy and tender 
Water Lilies, Aquarium Plants and other Aquatics. Copies free on request. 


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HARDY NYMPHAEAS OR WATER LILIES 


A select list of the most suitable varieties for all Hardy Water garden purposes. Ready April 15th to June ist. There is no Hardy 
Blue Water Lily, All varieties of that color will be found under Day Blooming Tender Nymphaeas. x 


Alba Candidissima. A very vigorous and desirable variety, requiring ample space; flowers 
large, pure white, $1.50 each. 

Attraction. A rare free-flowering variety, blooms 6 to 8 inches across, of a rich deep crimson 
suffused with amaranth red, center bright orange, sepals white. 
$10.00 each. 

Comanche. The largest and finest of the apricot tints. The 
flowers have a wonderful combination of orange and glowing amber 
red. Astrong grower and the earliest and most continuous bloomer 
in the hardy class. $7.50 each. 

Conqueror.. Very large flowers of a bright red with 
the petals shading to white on the concave part and 
streaked with deep red on the convex surface, stamens 
yellow orange, one of the showiest. $7.50 each. 

Escarboucle. Very free flowering, 4 to 6 inches across, 
of a brilliant crimson-carmine with bright orange center, 
one of the most brilliant. $10.00 each. 

Gladstoniana. Flowers pure dazzling white; cup- 
shaped and very massive. $1.50 each. 

James Brydon. Rich rosy crimson, reverse of petals 
having a silvery sheen. $3.00 each. 

Marliacea Carnea. A delicate soft flesh pink deepening 
towards the base of the petals. $1.50 each. 

Marliacea Chromatella. Petals and stamens bright 
yellow, 4 to 6 inches across. A free and continuous 
bloomer. $2.00 each. 

Marliacea Rosea. A splendid companion to the above, which it 
resembles in all particulars except color, flowers soft rose-pink. 
$2.50 each. 


NYMPHAEA MARLIACEA 


Odorata. The native White Pond Lily. Very desirable for 
planting in quantity in natural ponds for effect and for cut 
flowers. 50 cents each. 

Odorata Gigantea. The native White Lily of the Southeast- 
ern states. Flowers pure white, 5 to 7 inches across. A very 
strong vigorous grower. 75 cts. each. 

Odorata Minor. The miniature White Water Lily. Very 
dainty and suitable for tubs and small pools. 50 cts. each. 

Odorata W.B.Shaw. This magnificent Lily has large fragrant 
flowers of a rich, clear, rose pink. $1.50 each. 

Paul Hariot. A large magnificent light yellow delicately shad- 
ing to copper-red. Foliage spotted with brownish red, a free 
bloomer. $4.00 each. 

Pygmaea Helvola. The smallest species in cultivation with 
sulphur-yellow flowers, 1} to 2} inches across, extremely free- 
flowering, and-well adapted for growing in large aquariums or 
tubs. $1.00 each. 

Robinsoni. Very free, large flowers, color yellow overlaid with 
purplish red, giving the effect of being dark orange red. $4.00 
each. 

Tuberosa. A native white variety of very strong growth, flowers 
from 4 to 9 inches across, produced in moderate quantity. The 
various varieties of Tuberosa are suitable for planting in deep 
water, and should have plenty of room to spread. 50 cts. each. 

Tuberosa Maxima. A free-flowering variety of the above; 4 to 
8 inches across, pure white, fragrant. 50 cts. each. 

Tuberosa Richardsoni. Flowers pure white and quite double. 
No variety in our Water Garden is admired more than this im- 
mense snowball-like flower, 8 inches in diameter. $1.00 each. 

Tuberosa rosea. Flowers an exquisite shade of pink. A vigor- 
ous grower, of the easiest culture. $1.00 each. 

William Doogue. Beautiful cup-shaped flowers of a delicate 
pleasing shade of shell pink. $2.50 each. 

Wm. Falconer. Flowers of an intense bright garnet color, with 


NELUMBIUM oR Lotus 
(Offered on page 209) a good ruby tone through it. $5.00 each. 


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TPRWANTUR WATER LILIES %» AQUATICS MULLAH 


209 


June Ist. 


EICHHORNIA (Water Hyacinth) 


Eichhornia crassipes Major (Water Hyacinth). Flowers deli- 
cate lilac rose in trusses like a Hyacinth. 25 cts. each; $2.50 
per doz. 


Jussiaea longifolia. Flowers yellow in great profusion from 
June until frost. Grows 3 to 4 feet high. 50 cts. each. 


Limnanthemum indicum (Water Snowflake). Flowers white, 
each petal being fringed like a miniature Ostrich Feather. 50 
cts. each. 


Limnocharis Humboldti (Water Poppy). Flowers yellow, 
produced in the greatest profusion all summer. Leaves and 
flowers floating. One of the best plants for shallow water 6 to 
8 inches deep or for tub cultivation. Requires greenhouse pro- 
tection during winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 


Myriophyllum proserpinacoides (Parrot’s Feather). 
each. 


25 cts. 


Aquatic Plants 


Luteum (American Lotus, Water Chinque pin). 
flowers; indigenious in the Western and Southern States. $2.00 each. 


Acorus Japonicus Variegatus (Variegated Sweet Flag). 
Cyperus Alternifolius (Umbrella Plant). 


Cyperus Papyrus (Papyrus Antiquorum). 
50 cts. each; specimen plants in 11 in. tubs. $2.50 each. 


Nelumbiums or Lotus 


Note—Nelumbiums can only be supplied in dormant tubers from May 1st to 


Album Grandifiorum. A grand white variety, whose purity, fragrance, size, 
majestic foliage and hardiness stamp it as one of the best. $3.00 each. 


Kermesinum. Deep rose-pink, the earliest to flower. $2.50 each. 


A superb variety with yellow 


Speciosum (Egyptian Lotus). The best known variety and the easiest to grow, 
desirable for naturalizing in ponds where the magnificent foliage and flowers 
produce a splendid subtropical effect. Flowers deep rose color, creamy-white at 
base of petals. 


$2.00 each. 


Miscellaneous Aquatics 


For marginal and shallow water planting. 


25 cts. each. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
The true Egyptian Paper Plant. 


Eichhornia Azurea. Flowers a lovely shade of lavender-blue. This species 
of Water Hyacinth requires to be planted in soil in shallow water 4 to 8 inches 
deep. It makes long, trailing, floating stems, growing rapidly and flowering 
profusely all summer. 


Tender. 50 cts. each. 


Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed). Flowers blue in spikes 
18 to 24 inches long. 25 cts. each. : 

Sagittaria Japonica fl. pl. Flowers double, pure white. 50 
cts. each 

Sagittaria Montevidiensis (Giant Arrowhead). 

Saururus cernuus (Lizard’s Tail). Flowers white in long re- 
curved spikes. Fragrant. 25 cts. each. 

Thalia Dealbata. A stately hardy aquatic with Canna-like; 
leaves and tall graceful spikes of plum-colored flowers which are 
followed by attractive seeds of the same color, it grows from 
4 to 7 feet high and should be grown in shallow water or wet 
ground. $1.00 each. 

Typha latifolia (Cat Tail). 25 cts. each. 

Vallisneria Spiralis (Lape, Eel Grass or Wild Celery). 
each; $2.50 per doz. 

Zizania Aquatica (Wild Rice). 25 cts. per bunch of 12 plants 
$2.50 per doz. bunches. 


50 cts. each. 


29) (Cts, 


for Aquariums 


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 develop- 
ment of animal and plant life in the aquaria. Fish will not thrive unless enough plants are growing to furnish 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 
corner, or a window facing north, is best during the summer, and an east window during the winter. : 


Anacharis Canadensis Gigantea (Giant 
Water Weed). A beautiful submerged plant with 
dark-green ovate leaves and light stems. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 


Cabomba Viridifolia (Washington Grass). A 
pretty and popular submerged plant. 25 cts. 
per bunch; $2.50 per doz. 


Ludwigia Mulertti. One of the prettiest of the 
submerged. plants. The small ovate leaves are 
green above and pink on the under side. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 


Sagittaria Natans. Long strap-like green leaves 


resemble the well-known Vallisneria. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 

Sagittaria Sinensis (Giant Sagittaria). Leaves 
dark green; broader than S. Natans. 25 cts. 


each; $2.50 per doz. 


Vallisneria Spiralis Italian Type (Fel 
Grass). A submerged plant with long rib- 
bon-like leaves. 25 cts. each; $2.50. per doz. 


Collection of one each of above 6 Aqua- 
rium Plants, $1.25 


A NicELy ARRANGED AQUARIUM 


DREER’S SELECT SMALL FRUITS 


(= All Plants are forwarded on receipt of order unless instructed to the contrary, and are sent by Express, purchaser paying charges. 
We can forward most plants by Parcel Post, and if wanted sent in this way, add to value of order 5% to Eastern States, 10% to Middle 


West and Southern States and 15% to States West of the Rocky Mountains, for full details see page 119 and Order Blank. 


While the list of Small Fruits offered is short, yet it is very select, only the very finest sorts being offered. This is preferable to a 


long list which would necessarily contain varieties of less merit. 


We do not handle fruit trees such as Apples, Pears, Cherries, etc. We have also discontinued handling Currants and Gooseberries 
owing to the possibility of their spreading the White Pine Blister Rust. 


Two New Hardy Grapes 


The Caco. A cross between Catawba and Concord, which has inherited 
the best characteristics of both parents developing a luscious fruit which 
ranks close to the greenhouse grown product in high quality and melting 
texture. In appearance it is one of the most beautiful of all hardy grapes, 
berries large, wine-red with abundant bloom carried in large compact 
bunches. It ripens in advance of Concord and is a strong vigorous grower. 

Champagne. A variety that is being extensively grown in the grape 
growing districts of New Jersey and which has special merit not only in 
the quality of its fruit but is also an exceptionally strong grower and very 
prolific bearer. Its berries are of large size, coppery-red in color and of 
delicious flavor. 

We can supply strong two-year old plants of either of the above new sorts. 
$1.00 each. 


Six Best Hardy Grapes 


Catawba. Red, sweet and rich, with pleasant musky flavor. 

Concord. The most popular black grape; succeeds everywhere. 

Lucile. Very large red of exquisite flavor. 

Moore’s Diamond. Greenish white, with rich yellow tinge. 

Moore’s Early. Large, black; good quality. 

Niagara. Berries large, light greenish-white; slightly ambered. 

Price. Strong selected two-year-old vines, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; 
$30.00 per 100. 


BLACKBERRIES 


Blackberries 
Blackberries respond generously to good treatment. They prefer 
a deep soil, inclining to sand, but will grow and fruit almost any- 
where. 
El Dorado. One of the best, large, sweet and tender; very hardy. 
Snyder. One of the oldest and still one of the most popular. 
Price. $1.00 per doz:; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 


Raspberries 


Raspberries will succeed in any soil that will grow good corn, 
but respond quickly to liberal treatment; for best results the old 
wood should be cut just as soon as the crop has been gathered. 
This will give more vigor to the young canes for next year’s 
bearing. 


Cumberland. A large black cap of exceedingly fine quality. 
Cuthbert. Large, deep, rich crimson. 
Price. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 


Everbearing Raspberry, 
Red Raniere 


This is not only the earliest raspberry, but it is a perpetual 
fruiting variety. Its main crop is greater than that of any other 
ted variety, and continues to bear fruit on the old canes until 
late in August, at.about which time the berries begin to ripen on 
the young canes of the current year’s growth, which continue to 
bear fruits in increasing number until late in fall. The berries 
are bright crimson, of good size, excellent quality of a rich sugary, 
full raspberry flavor. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 
1000. 2 Harpy GRAPES 


NOTE All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add to 
value of order in accordance with note on page 119 and Order Blank. 


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Dreer’s Collection of 


Six Luscious Strawberries 


A selection of perfect flowering, well-tried standard sorts, 
which combine in the highest degree all the qualities looked for in 
high-grade berries. 

The varieties offered can be supplied in strong layer or field- 
grown plants from Oct. 15th to April 15th, during the summer 
months, August and September, we supply only pot-grown plants 
and which are offered in our Midsummer catalogue. 

Big Joe. A midseason variety of unusually vigorous growth 
with a mass of healthy foliage, large fruit of great sub- 
stance and exquisite flavor produced freely on stout strong 


stems held well above the ground; a variety that gives entire 
satisfaction. 


Gandy’s Prize. The standard late variety, which has held its 
own for many years. It is a strong healthy grower. The 
berries are borne on strong stalks, well above the ground. 


Lupton. Fora late berry this has no equal for solidity, there- 
fore an ideal variety for preserving, add to this the fact that it 
is very prolific with brilliant red, smooth-surfaced, glossy 
berries of high flavor, makes it one of the most desirable sorts. 


Premier. The money-making king of all extra-early varieties. 
The berries are large, beautifully formed and bright red all the 
way through. It is delicious in flavor. 


Senator Dunlap. A good variety for the amateur. The 
fruit is bright red with a glossy finish shading to a deep scarlet 
on the underside. The flesh is bright red all through, and ex- 
ceedingly juicy. Plants produce a heavy crop of fruit. 


William Belt. A midseason to late variety of vigorous growth, 
great productiveness, size, beauty and fine quality, a variety 
that is grown most extensively for fancy fruit. 


AUTUMN-FRUITING STRAWbEKRIES 


Price. Any of the above varieties in strong layer plants, 50 cts. ege 
per doz.; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Autumn -Fruiting or 


Or we will supply collection as follows: Everbearing Strawberries 


6 plants each of the 6 varieties, 36 in all for $1.00. : ‘ 5 ; 
1D cil aan ee % The Everbearing Strawberries have now become just as im- 
plants each of the 6 varieties, 72 in all for 1.75. portant a part of the garden as the standard early fruiting 
25 plants each of the 6 varieties, 150 in all for 3.00. varieties 


After careful trials we have selected the two varieties offered 
below as the most desirable. Under ordinary conditions they 
produce their main crop of fruit at the same time as other 
varieties and keep on bearing until frost. The proper plan 
however is to cut off all buds as they appear until late in 
July, and thus conserve the strength of the plants for the 
fall crop. Treated in this way an abundant crop of berries 
may be looked for during September and October, or if the 
disbudding of parts of the plants is discontinued late in June 
an almost continuous crop of this luscious fruit may be se- 
cured throughout the growing season. Good cultivation is 
essential to bring about the best results, a liberal mulching 
during the summer is beneficial, and the plants should not be 
allowed to suffer for lack of water at any time. 


Champion Everbearing. A most promising hardy 
variety from Michigan of strong vigorous habit and pro- 
ducing a very heavy yield of fine dark red delicious berries 
from July until frost. 


Progressive. The most prolific fruiting of this type; berries 
of fair size and produced in great abundance; they are of an 
attractive deep, glossy crimson color and of good flavor. 


Price. Either of the Everbearing varieties, 75 cts. per doz.; 
$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 


Biggle’s Berry Book. Complete cultural directions for 
all small fruits including Strawberries are given in this 
valuable little book. 50 cts. postpaid. 


NOTE All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add to 
value of order in accordance with note on page 119 and Order Blank. 


Vegetable Plants, Roots and Herbs 


Patriotic duty during the World War inspired many amateurs to plant a home garden, and while some of these were only a partial 
success, it was to many people the first real introduction of vegetables fresh from the garden to the table, and as a result home gardening 
continues to develop. With this in mind we give special attention to the production of the best varieties of vegetable plants and roots. 

Full description of the various varieties offered below will be found under their respective heads in the Vegetable Seed Section of 
this catalogue, pages 3 to 45. 


PER PER 
.DOzZ. 100 


Cauliflower. Ready in April and May. 


Earliest Snowstorm. Hot-bed plants...... $0 25 $1 50 

Earliest Snowstorm. Pot-grown plants..... 75 500 
Celery. These will be offered in our summer list. 
Chives. Clumps. 15 cts. each................. 150 1000 
Egg Plants. Early Black Beauty. Pot-grown 

plants ready in May and June.................. 100 700 
Hop Vines. Pot-grown plants, 25 cts. each.... . 2 50 18 00 


Horse-Radish Sets. Maliner Kren or New 
Bohemian. Produces roots of enormous size. 
‘ 


ROO) foe Xe so means oyu osogecocco code ocd on 35 150 
Lavender. Pot-grown plants, 25 cts. each....... 250 18 00 
Lettuce. Ready April and May. 

Dreer’s All Heart. Reliable hard heading..... 15 75 

Dreer’s Wonderful. The popular California 

large solid headed variety................... 15 75 
Mint. Pot-grown plants. 

Peppermint. 20 cts. each.................. 1 50 10 00 

Spearmint. 20 cts. each.................... 150 1000 


Pepper. Pot-grown plants ready May and June. 
Large Bell or Bullnose. Large and mild.... 100 7 00 
Long Red Cayenne. Hot and pungent...... 100 700 


Parsley. Dreer’s Dwarf Perfection. Beauti- 
fully curled foliage, pot-grown plants, ready April 


torJume. 22.55 soe as ns evel aparaet sepsis na pat epee aes 100 700 
Rhubarb. Victoria. Finest cooking variety, 
Strong/roots: ailor ctsy ea chmpess serie eter Souls Oh e1200 
Rosemary. Pot-grown plants. 25 cts. each..... 2 50 
Sage. Holt’s Mammoth. 20 cts. each....... 150 10 00 
Sweet Potatoes. Ready May and June. 
Yellow Nansemond. $6.00 per 1000........ 75 
Red Nansemond. $6.00 per 1000........... 75 
PER PER Tarragon or Estragon. Pot-grown plants. 
Doz. 100 25. Ctssiea chi syst yates. cache eatuse gs oe sin ne cee 250 15 00 
Artichokes. Dreer’s Selected Large Green Thyme. Broad-leaved English. Pot-grown 
Globe. Pot-grown plants ready in April and plantsde 2 Olctsqeachte-p err eee ee Pere ee 150 10 00 


May 200 20k SR Se Re teva $1/'50'$10°00 | ace oes. Skee eed 


Asparagus Roots. We can furnish the varieties and June. : 

listed below in selected one-year old roots. We Bonny Best. Very early, bright scarlet. $40.00 

do not handle two-year or older stock, the one- per 1000......- we be eae eee eee eee ees 75 500 
year-old roots are used by all experienced growers Selected Stone. ‘The leading sort for general 

and are the best size for transplanting. Full de- uses 620500iper 100 Ossett ers ee ae 75 500 

ae of Sune STEN eV CMe leaflet which we Ponderosa. Very large purplish-pink fruits. 

Se ee ee $40.00\pen 10000 ee 75 500 
Dreer’s Eclipse. A grand green sort. $8.00 per 

HOO Seen Halyarcrn HOG Om Ooo Oba S Fopuse) > Tho) 


Conover’s Colossal. Large and productive. 
$8 00z pervs OO OM erteclerse taal eioe eines este 30 100 


Palmetto. Very early and desirable. $8.00 per 
TO QO Se aridisienasein do Ree ape eee ag ee eee oes 30 1 00 


Pedigreed Washington. New rust resisting. 
For description, see page 11. $15.00 per1000... 50 1 75 


Brussels Sprouts. Dreer’s Matchless. An 
extra fine strain ready in April, May and June. 
$0008 per: 1000. Sinai. ee ae rere eee 15 75 


Cabbage. Ready in April and May: 


Golden Acre. Earliest round head, a fine early 


Sorts-.$0.00) per 1000s anatase rien crerrrererere 15 60 
Selected Late Flat Dutch. Solid flat heads. j 
$5/00;per:d 000s Cer eo eee 15 60 AsparaGus Root 4 
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TOOL AND SUPPLY DEPARTMENT 


The ‘‘Dreer’? Mower embodies features which enable us to rightly say that it has no superior. It is, of course, made of the best 
material with the finest workmanship. The essential feature, however, is that it is made with plain bearings not with ball bearings. 
It is the mistaken idea that ball bearing machines are the easiest running and generally the most satisfactory, but careful study will 
reveal, however, that to maintain the initial efficiency of a ball bearing mower, money and labor must be spent from time to time to 
install new bearings. 

The ‘“‘Dreer’’ Mower is equipped with 5 extra wide blades of crucible tool steel, oil hardened and water tempered, a triple set of 
gears on each side, has an extra long wheel base, cutting smoothly over uneven ground. The bottom knife has a raised edge and is of 
tempered crucible steel, that can be adjusted to cut any height from { to 1;°s inches from the ground. 

The sharpening feature alone makes the “‘Dreer’’ Mower worth more than its cost to the user. 

The ‘“‘Dreer’”’ Mower is of course guaranteed. 


*‘Dreer’’ High Wheel Mower The ‘‘Spring Garden’’ Ball Bearing © 
15-inch cut, wheels 10 inches high...................... $25 00 Mower 
17-inchecutsswiheels 1Ojinches hight... Fil ees eye 28 00 To those among our customers who insist upon a ball bearing 
19-inch cut, wheels 10 inches high.......... ad Wane de ... 32 00 | machine we can recommend without reservation our ‘“‘Spring Gar- 
21-inch cut, wheels 10 inches high...................... 36 00 | den” Ball Bearing mower. 
Made only in the high wheel type, with 10 inch wheels, five 
°‘“Dreer’’ Low Wheel Mower blades of oil hardened and water tempered crucible tool steel; 


Constructed of the same high class materials as the high wheel, double gears, one in each drive wheel; having a self-sharpening, 
Budecneicinenmecls orevcisht inches high. raised edge tool steel bottom knife, and with perfect fitting ball 
12-inch cut, 5 blades....$15 00 | 16-inch cut, 5 blades... .$21 00 cups and cones, all insuring the best all-around, easy running 


14-inch cut, 5 blades.... 18 00 | 18-inch cut, 5 blades.... 24 00 | Machine of its type made. 
P5=inch Cut sir vtetacciet er. $19)50) || 192inch cut. 2. essence $25 00 


HEIN CHA CUEY Mar stscotetesste's 29,50! |).2U-inchycutlinca.), sted, A 28}100 


Grass Catchers, for ‘‘Dreer’’ and 
‘‘Spring Garden’? Mowers Pennsylvania Lawn Cleaner 


. ‘ A The cleaner will remove from the lawn, not only the cut grass 
12-inch (Low Wheel).....$3 00 | 15-inch (High Wheel)... .$3 50 4 5 4 5 cera 
(Mow sWhedl) 4... 3°25 (4 74inch (High Wheel)..... 3-75 but all sorts of litter and leaves, leaving the grass standing upright 


; : 3 and free from foreign matter. 
16-inch (Low Wheel)..... 3 50 | 19-inch (High Wheel).... 4 00 : says : 
Seinen (Wows Wheels 5. 53075 | Dieineh (High Wheel), 00 4.25 It is easy to operate, and with it one man will do more and better 


work than four men with hand rakes. 
Can be supplied equipped with either rakes or brushes. 


Lawn Trimmers The brushes are recommended for removing worm casts from 
These machines are very serviceable for cutting close to walks | putting greens and tennis courts. 
and fences or around beds. Please specify ““Rakes” or ‘““Brushes” when ordering. 
Pennsylvania Ball Bearing........................ G (OW 5 Ode | DAs CHEST WAGES cceccratet ches ercretetietsl croton ts: eravav eres ovo! vvancuse'ersues clamtucte $30 00 
Pennsylvania Undercut.........................5. 1D ROOW es Ocin Cheshwid evel nese ot ieeAty actesce siti alten veconstbuaderogad ee eee 42 50 
ColdwellgDrimmerie. 3) 26nd a on. ee cee 10 50 Extra Brushes, set of 3, 24-inch, $7.00; 36-inch, $9.00. 


POWER LAWN MOWERS 


The Coldwell Model ‘‘L’’ Motor Lawn Mower and Roller was designed to fill the need for a practical motor driven, 
hand controlled lawn mower, making it possible to cut close up to and around trees, shrubbery, walks and driveways; to operate 
efficiently on smaller areas and at the same time to cut from four to six acres per day on larger areas. 

The Model “L” is equipped with a 3} horse power Fuller-Johnson water cooled motor, cuts a swath 25 inches wide and weighs 
approximately 400 pounds. Price, $350.00 f. o. b. Newburgh, N. Y. 

An extreme cutting width of 60 inches can be obtained with the Model “L” used in conjunction with the recently developed Cold- 
well gang attachment, composed of two 20 inch roller bearing units, which attach to the rear of the Model “L,” either one or both of 


which can be detached ina moment. Price of gang attachment $60.00. 
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TOOLS AND SUNDRIES 


PRICES. —The prices in this catalogue are those in effect January 1, 1926, and are subject to market changes. 
MAIL SHIPMENTS. — Provided postage is remitted with order, any article permitted by the Postal Authorities will be mailed. 


PHILADELPHIA 
ASPARAGUS BUNCHER 


ASPARAGUS KNIFE 


Aprons. To protect the clothing while doing any work in garden 
or greenhouse. 
Rubber, heavy.......- $3200) | Mediums: meres peer: $2 00 
(Chika MANE soc opoudobooDooneGbopoaDaWon0dD000 0000 1 50 
Asparagus Bunchers. Philadelphia No. 1, makes 3 to 33- 
inch bunch; No. 2, makes 4 to 54-inch bunch, each.... 4 25 


Asparagus Knife. Long orshort handle............... 75 
Asparagus Tape. 1000 yard spools, 7 inch wide, red 
(HEAR, IPN bococous qe dodo GedauvoundaDGoKsns0000 4 50 


Baskets, Rubbish. Made of split bamboo, reinforced with 
oak and iron bands. 1 bushel, $1.50; 14 bushel, $2.00; 2 
bushel, $3.00. 

Bird Houses. We carry a most complete line of Bird Houses, 
attractive as well to those who wish to provide homes for the 
birds for utilitarian purposes as to the bird lover. Send for 
Dreer’s Bird Book. It illustrates the houses and gives also 
some general information regarding birds. 

Bottle Atomizer. A very convenient spray for house plants, 
cut flowers, etc. Can be used with any bottle. Each...$1 00 

Bowls, green matt ware, for bulbs or cut flow- 
ers, 6-inch diameter, 60 cts.; 8-inch...$0 75 
Glazed ware, beautifully finished in blue, 
black, green, ivory, rose or yellow, 8 
inches in diameter, each............. 1 75 

Bulb Fibre. This material, especially pre- 
pared for use in the home, contains all the 
necessary plant food for almost all kinds of 
plants and bulbs. Per 4 peck, 50 cts.; peck, 
75 cts.; bushel, $2.50; By parcel post, add 
20 cts. per peck. 

Carnation Supports, Adjustable; ex- 
tremely satisfactory for snapdragons, car- 
nations, pyrethrum, etc.; being adjustable 
to a height of 24 inches, rings measure 7 
inches in diameter. 


Doz. 100 
DETIN ESS cyvsketceleioverslstetehcreewercterars $1 00 $6 50 
ADJUSTABLE CAR- 3 rings... cseesceeceecceecs 125 700 


NATION SUPPORT 


Cultivators, Hand. Norcross Garden Cultivator and Weeder. 


Ssprong longahandl etn jactelatsinreierclotereleteleverctetereiereielcloioiebeleke $1 25 
3 prong long ihan dle semrerrcrretereteletetetenciolereteloieketerererorekedors 1 00 
3 prongashortyhandlevmmemymirerisciioeteieteeetrerd ore erner ener 75 


Cultivator and Weeder, Planet Jr. Star Pulverizer, very 
effective for working the flower garden, permits of cultivation 
where the plants are close, fitted with a 4 foot handle width of 
Cultivationie/a) anGhestsials sie cia, seercieie te eietererdeachreteneretels $3 50 
See page 221 for additional cultivating equipment. 

Cultures. For legumes, see page 223. 

Dandelion and Dock Extractors. Extra heavy, 4 ft. in 


Demag thats cheeses sate fa tole ha ctattoy Misi eves aac turetdseyoteteletenebatetsrepoiee $4 75 

Light, 17 inches in length, $1.00; 25 inches long......... 1525 
Dibbles. For transplanting plants, iron point, 75 cts.; 

layqNcW ofolbol hes MeNCENT tr Ha tans Cleeve Aucoin co oO eo 1 00 


Fertilizers. See page 223. Flower Pots. See page 222. 

Flower Holders. When arranging flowers and foliage in bowls 
or other shallow containers our flower holder permits of the 
most graceful effects. The stems can be placed at any angle at 
the same time allowing a free circulation of water. Made of 
metal that will not rust nor corrode and will not mar nor scratch 
the finest bowl. The design and weight will prevent tilting or 
upsetting. Green or Ivory finish. 


Postpaid 
No. 1, 54-inch diam., -inch mesh. .$1 75 
No. 2,4 -inch diam., 3-inch mesh.. 1 50 
No. 3, 34-inch diam., 3-inch mesh.. 1 25 
No. 4, 24-inch diam., $-inch mesh.. 1 00 


FLOWER HOLDER 


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CULTIVATOR AND WEEDER HAND WEEDING ForK 


Forks. Hand weeding 50 cents, with 4 foot handle 


Hay, 2 tine, $1.50; 3 dhe ee dees ee aa a 
Manure, D handle, $2.00; long handle................. 1 75 
Spading, 4 tines, $2.25; 5 tines, $2.75; boysistaaccticci 1 15 
Fruit Pickers. Wire, without pole.................... 50 
Metal, with) bag sswithoutspolesi. =. sen ie pene 65 
Fumigating Lamp. Metal, for vaporizing nicotine..... 75 
Garden Line. Italian hemp, 50 ft., 75 Cts: 1 P0htteennee 1 35 


Garden Reels. Black iron, capacity 100 ft. of gardenline. 1 35 
Galvanized iron, large, capacity 1000 to 1500 ft. of garden 


linex. sarrsaerepece cl ye ee 4 00 
Garden Tool Sets. For women and children, consisting 
of Rake, Hoe and Shovel, very sturdily made............ 2 00 


Fruit PICKER WITH BAG WiRE FRuIT PICKER Grass EpGING KNIFE 


Grass Edger. The Planet Jr. disc edger is a most con- 


venient edging ato) eps aa ene tare eee $1 75 
Grass Edging Knives. With straight handles, English, 

Sint 62-7155 Ammenicans.9) in-ear eee eee eee eee 1 25 

American, shandledesepen re se ent eee eee nee 1 50 
Grass Hooks or Sickles. English, riveted back, No. 2s 

90}cts-SINON3 79 SictsssNOn4o1e00-"colidease eee eee 70 

Little Giant, 70 cts.; Dreer’s, 70 cts.; Austrian........... 45 


Hanging -Baskets. Wire, painted green, 8 in., 
25 cts. each, $2.50 doz.; 10 in., 30 cts. each, $3.10 
doz.; 12 in., 35 cts. each, $3.70 doz.; 15 in., 40 cts. 
each, $4.30 doz. =] 
Wire, galvanized, 8 in., 

30 cts.; 10 in., 40 cts.; 

12 in., 60 cts.; 14 in., 70 

cts.; 16 in., 90 cts. each. 


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GARDEN 
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LitTLE WONDER HEDGE TRIMMER 


Hedge Trimmer, ‘‘Little Wonder.’’ An excellent machine 
for cutting new growth of hedges, doing the work many times 
faster than the ordinary hedge shears. With 30-in. cutting bar, 
SO DO0 64 Ole cb25-005. GON sient ccc cit siete ds se cciciece cies $30 00 
Lawn clipper attachment for 30 in. or 40 in. machine... 15 00 


Hedge Pruner 
and Hedge 
Trimmer, Sim- 


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plicity. Cuts & Ge SOG pau 
both opening and §|MPLICITY PR ¥ 28 & TRIMMER, 
closing. Trim- 


mer, $4.00; trim- 
mer and pruner, 
$6.00. 


Hedge Shears. American, 
notched, 5% inch, ladies, 
$1.50; 8 .inch, $2.25; 9 
inch, $2.50; 10 inch, $3.00; 
12 inch, $3.50; imported, 
% inch, ladies, $2.50; 8 
inch, $3.25; 9 inch, $3.50; 
10 inch, $3.75; 12 inch, 
$5.00. 


Yeakle Hedge Shears. 
Fitted with a spring tension 
which keep the blades in 
position even on the heavi- 
est work, the finest hedge 
shear obtainable, per pair, 
$6.50. 


YEAKLE HEDGE SHEAR 


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Potato HoE or 
MANuRE DRAG 


HoEs 


Hoes. Fig. 1,4 teeth rake, $1.00; 6teeth................ $1 10 
Fig. 2, Half Moon, 4 in., $1.05; 5 in., $1.10; 6 in., $1.15; 


Tele pled OSG Us eiaiclatatassyeinielale eis vere sepsiexe ste 6 sieisherel sashes Os 1°25 
ISMN VATE) (LI s plea Oe Ma MMe. sieyeje/e,eys dieieiciesfolevelet ais 135 
Baby Warren Hoes, short handle, 44 in. blade, 60 cts.; 

four foot handle, 90 cts. 

Fig. 4, Scuffle, stamped steel, 5 in., 65 cts.; 6 in., 70 cts.; 

7in., 75 cts.; 9 in., 90 cts.; handles, 25 cts. additional. 
Scuffle Hoes, Forged Steel, 5 in., $1.00; 6 in., $1.10; 7 in., 

$1.25; 9 in., $1.50; handles, 25 cts. additional. 

Fig. 5, Garden, 1 point, 70 cts.; 2 points, Fig. 7......... 75 
Fig: 6, Square; 6 in, $1.10; 7 in., $1.15; 8in............ 1 25 
Grubbingyblad ey /ex1O hile. cree cle: sree. cya os eke iorvlle, ecesel ue es 175 
POLO MARELINES irc Varareieravans level siceteiecs nallay cl sficussiiofessis favs! byes, elseus 1250 
Hose, Rubber. Moulded, for garden and greenhouse. 
PORAVELEO Me sin CH PCLT O OE ain/eie! ereleis iepertse. o/s wit o'eie exepeie.«. 21 22 
SO Palisadestaese1M Chis DEL TOOL Cie tieisis re jexein, #0. syeye nis’ = si8ye.8 ais ess 18 
STG ECELIC aa oI CHINN DC el OO, Lisvatarspepofessiclisy<veketa 21 o¥aitezauetule lates 01s 25 
Spring Gardens 3 s)INCM ype fOOUsisace.s es me oe pee ane 17 


No charge for couplings on lengths 25 feet or longer— 
shorter than 25 feet, 25 cts. per set. 

Spray Hose. igh pressure, $ inch, per foot, 21 cts.; 
3 inch, per foot, 23 cts. For knapsack sprayers, ¢ inch, 
per foot, 16 cts.; 4 inch, per foot 


LAREN 
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SIAMESE CONNECTION Hose BAND Hose NozzLE HOLDER 


Hose Accessories. 
Bands, wire, 3 inch and ¢ inch, dozen, 35 cts.; per 100...$3 00 
Clamps, 3, } and 3 inch, galvanized, each 5 cts.; doz., 45 


tse sbrassweacorSictsss OZ sctesciaiern cielo are aye sie) os iehels soils 75 
Couplings. Standard brass, % and { inch, 25 cts.; doz.... 2 25 
Menders.. ‘Cooper; each 10 cts.; dod... sc cw ese ceases 1 00 

Perfection; each 15) CtS. 3 COZ sraisjcyntiees.0, sxate, ales) sat ctereve. ei 1 50 
Smooth Faucet Hose Connection. For small spigots, 55 cts.; 

forsstan darduspIZOtSzinersccatcie stcteustepe’« ere (0: shove els) s\oleeiasel 60 
STEIN ESE! GOMMECILOMN cin aiu.e'0 clots ails ce ist eysheieie eo: ojele.s win eleinis eieless 1325 


“inl rf oneal Z 
Rain KinG NozzLE Boston NoZZ_eE 


ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE 

Nozzles. Adjustable Nozzle, 75cts.; Boston, coarse or fine, $1.35. 
Rain King Nozzle can be adjusted 

from a solid stream to the finest spray 

with but a quarter turn of the nozzle. 

$1.50 postpaid. 

Nozzle Holders, wire, 25c. 

Hose Reels. 
Reeleezy. Fasten one end of the hose 
to the reel then simply roll the reel 
over the ground. Can be hung against 
the wall when not in use. Holds 75 
feet, 2-inch hose.............. $2 00 
Victor, similar in style to Wirt’s, 
50 to 100 feet capacity........ 
Wirt’s No. 10, 100 feet, $6.50; 
No. 20, 150 feet, $7.00; No. 30, 
SOO feet eit icerese sepa + axolaussavpecoterce 


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Hotbed Mats. For hotbeds and cold frames. 


Frostproof Burlap for 1 sash, $2.25; 2 sashes............ $3 50 

One side waterproof, one side burlap for 1 sash, $3.00; 
DESaShES > slag eee ee ae aOR IEC eer 5 00 

Straw: tor lssash;;$2:007.2'sashes=.)- - secon 3 50 


Hotbed Sash. Made of cypress. 3x 6 it. 
Unglazedsnot painted. 2s oie eee 


Glazed and:paimtediy.c- je see ieee eee 
Crating charge on all glazed : 
sash, 50 cts. 


House Seed Frame. 12x 16 
in., for raismg young plants, 
$3.00. 

Tllustration shows a hinged lid, 
with our improved frame, 
the glass slides in a groove. 

Knives, American, Single blade. 


Budding —Imitation Stag Handle...................... $1 25 
White. Boneseandlestunlinedss3- 2252 4- eens ee eee 1 50 
Dreer’s Special, brass lined, ebony handled, ivory tipped 1 75 


Ivory Handle, unlined, $2.00; lined and bolstered.... 3 00 


Propagating —Ebony Handle......................+--: 1 25 
Ivory Handle, unlined, $2.00; lined and bolstered... .. 3 00 
Pruning —Heavy Stag or Coco Handle................. 1 50 
Medium; Coco ‘or: Stag#Handle-2 jase sleet 1 25 


PRUNING KNIFE 


DREER’S SPECIAL BUDDING KNIFE 


Two Biades 
Budding and Pruning. 


Heavy Stag) Handles sc ..o ic. ete ccieris eile seein $1 75 
Budding and Propagating. Stag Handle................ 175 
Kaives, Imported. 
Budding or Propagating. Wolstenholm, bone handle, lined 
and -bolsteredik ements taco ens oe oe eee 3 50 
Propagating, German, wood handle, brass lined, blade of 
unequaled iqualityeseerce aaa seis eer eiecieioce 1 50 
Pruning. Ueavy, English, $3.00; Medium............ 2 50 
HeavyriGerman chee cere secre eee 2 00 
Labels, Wood. For pot and garden plants. 

Size 100 1000 | Size 100 1000 
4 x inches..... $0 30 $2 00 | 8x Zinches....$1 25 $8 00 
41x Sinches..... 35 250} 10x $inches.... 150 9 00 
5 xinches..... 40 2-75 | 10x Zinches.... 1 75 10 50 
62x = inches. 2 -50)> » 3) 25!)|/12/xdltsinchesss 4022513150 
34 x 3 inches, copper wired, for trees, shrubs, etc.; per 100, 

AS .CtSi5>= perl OOO ree 5c yapteecevenssalss teen 3 00 


Copper or Zinc, wired for trees, 33 in., marking is done with 

a stylus, furnished free with each hundred. Per doz., 

30 cts.5> per: 100, Aes Shs ccteere ive cess eectele ere Los 
Zinc. Heavy; for trees, 1 x 4in., per 100. - .. .. .. : S25see- 3 00 
Simplex Weatherproof Plant Labels. Copper wired, writing 

is protected by a transparent cover, and will last in- 

definitely if done with lead pencil. 

No. 1, 3x 3 in., $0 45 per doz.; per 100. ..$2 50 


No. 2, 4x 4 in., 75 per doz.; per 100... 4 50 
No. 3,5 x1in., 1 10 per doz.; per 100... 6 50 ’ 
Simplex Garden Labels, 18 inches loag, illus- : 
trated. 
No: 10}-card22$xlFin. eachs-2.--- ee 25 
INO: dS cardisiex2 sineeachsere-e sees 30 
Label Ink. Indelible for zinc tree labels, per 
bottle so: sis ase oe eee 40 
Label Pencils. Special black, each 10 cts.; 
(0 lo ARN ee EE Dei abc cudotha ocmaarae 1 00 


Leaf Mould. Per bushel, $1.25; per barrel 3 00 
Moss. Sphagnum, for growing and packing 
plants bales.).:.. Speen ce coe ee ener 3 50 
Paper. Waterproof crepe, 18 inches wide, 
rolls contain 8 lineal feet. Useful in deco- 
rating flower pots. Can be furnished in 6 


colors: Moss Green, Nile Green, Yellow, 
Old Rose, Lavender or Blue, per roll...... 50 
Wax, 24x 36 in., white, 24 sheets, 25 cts.; 
amine hina as Cem ORGS Re SAO O Do 3 00 SIMPLEX 
Wax, 24x 36 in., green, 24 sheets, 30 cts.; GARDEN 


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KEySTONE LEAF RACK ATTACHMENT 


Leaf Racks. The Keystone Leaf Rack can be used on any 
wheelbarrow with removable sides. Made of galvanized wire 
bolted to a wooden base, with a capacity of 10 bushels, it is 
quite convenient for gathering leaves, cut grass and rubbish. 
Being collapsible but a minimum of space is required for storage. 


Price, not including wheelbarrow...-.----------+--++---- $8 00 
Mole Traps. Schroeter, $2.25; Reddick................ 1025 
Peat. Jersey, bushel, $1.25; barrel..------------------- 3 00 

Orchid, Ib., 15 cts.; bag, about one barrel...........--- 3 00 


Plant Stands. Wire collapsible, each 
shelf measures 29 inches in length, 
7% inches in width; with 2 shelves, 
$5.50; three shelves, $6.50. 

Pot Brackets. Iron, for one pot, 45 
cts.; two pots, 60 cts. 

Steel, for 5 in. pots, 60 cts.; 6 in. pots, 
70 cts.; 7 in. pots, 80 cts. 


a 


AAT 


COLLAPSIBLE WIRE 
PLANT STAND 


l 
h 


i 


Pot HANGER 


STEEL Pot 


BRACKET Tron Pot 


BRACKET 


Pot Hangers for 5, 6, 7 and 8 in. pots, each 6 cts.; doz...$0 60 
Potting Soil. Peck, 40 cts.; bushel, $1.25; barrel 


\ Lawn Kinc 
. RAKE 


WSF 


STEEL Bow RAKE AUTOMATIC SELF-CLEANING RAKE 


Rakes, Lawn and Garden. 

Ames, wood, with 3 steel bows................<..----- $1 50 

Automatic, self-cleaning, wood, 26 teeth, $1.50; 38 teeth. 2 50 

Automatic, self-cleaning, wire, 24teeth.................. 1 75 

Bamboo Broom rake, will sweep the lawn of even the finer 
particles, veryslightaniwelght-eere ree er ooo 175: 

Brume Rake, constructed with flat flexible wire teeth, 
extremely light, and when used with a sweeping motion 


gives the most satisfactory results................... 1 50 
Garden, straight steel, 10 teeth, 95 cts.; 12 teeth, $1.00; 
14) eteeth;, Si10;5.1Guteetheeeeeereeore error cecics lS 


Garden, bow steel, 12 teeth, $1.10; 14 teeth, $1.20; 16 teeth 1 30 
Gravel, with short teeth, for walks and driveways, 14 


teeth, $1.40; 16 teeth, $1.50; 18teeth................ 1 70 
Lawn King, wood, 22 teeth, 75 cts.; 26 teeth, $1.00; 38 

teeth, $1-40;"S0iteetht 7c tae cece ce he oor ee 2 00 
Wire lawn or grass rake, with curved teeth, heavily gal- 

vanized, 24 teeth, $1.00; 36 teeth..................- 1 25 


Raffia. This grass, being tougn and pliable, is unsurpassed 
Natural color, per lb., 25 cts.; dyed 
ETECM pera emery: mete oe statvetistsysleiciei sis fhieue ces ouelS g/4 ee kes 
A very strong tying tape, nile green per 
SPOOLS Ony.dSterep rn nen csesinctece cling sce ace eays asta’ sie we 
Rollers, Water Ballast. 


for tying plants. 


Raffia Tape. 


special feature of this 
roller is that it can be 
adjusted to any weight 
with water. 

No. 1420. Diam., 
14 in., width, 23 
in., empty, 60 
Ibs., filled, 250 


No. 1824. Diam., 

18 in., width, 23 

in., empty, 75 

Ibs., filled 330 

Ibs# Seis saree 20 00 
No. 2424. Diam., 

23 in., width, 23 

in., empty, 100 

lbs., filled, 440 
Ibst eae 23 00 
No. 2432. Diam., 

24 in., width, 32 

in., empty, 115 

Ibs., filled, 590 

iors inieets Grate aint 26 00 


HAND Paciric Coast 
PRUNING TYPE 


Water BALLAST ROLLER 


CALIFORNIA 
PATTERN 


PRUNING SAWS 


Saws, Disston, Pruning. 16 inch, $1.60; 18 inch, $1.70; 
ZOMNchwwlesOse24ein cherie eens ees eis ak see 
Double cut, coarse teeth on one side of the blade, fine teeth 

on the opposite side. 16 inch, adjustable, $2.00; 20 inch 
stationary blade......... 
Pacific Coast Type, $3.00; extra blades, each 
California pattern, 14-inch curved blade.......... 
Adjustable Pole Tree Saw, 18-inch straight blade, without 


Pole Tree Saw, curved blade, without pole 


Saucers. 
Scissors. 


See page 222. 


Flower Gathering, hold flower when cut 
Flower Gathering, imported, fitted with a spring attach- 

ment which holds the flower when cut 
Crapepebinmin geese erie Aa. ee IN ES 


Pocket Scissors, 5 inches long, blunt points.......... 


Scythes. 


Scythe Stone. 


English, riveted back, 30 and 32 inch, $3.0 
BARING aGSe2O sw GOPMC Ae ji Mek a ne a a 
American, $2.25; heavy bush, short blade..... 
English Talacre, 35 cts.; 
Darby, 25 cts.; doz., $2.50; Carborundum, 35 cts.; doz. 3 
Scythe Snath or Handle............................ 


McKENNEY TREE PRUNER 


doz., $3.50; 


ADJUSTABLE 


Shears, Border, without 
10 inch, $4.00; imported, 
Border Shears, with wh 


wheel, American, 9 inch, $3.50; 
inch, $5250; 1O"nchis 62228575. 
eel, American, 9 inch, $4.00; 


10 inch, $4.50; imported, 9 inch, $6.00; 10 inch...... 6 50 
Lawn Shears, with two wheels, for under trees and fences, 
9 inch, American, $4.00; imported................... 6 75 


Grass or Sheep Shears, American, 54 inch, $1.10; 


Imported, 54 inch, $1.7 


iainch 1°25 


Se fe MACH. a teonkaec E25 


Hand Pruning Shears. Fi 
8 inch, $2.50; 9 inch... 
Second quality, 8 inch, $1 


Dreer’s Special, 9 inch, $2.00; per doz..... 


Perfection, French made, 


Wiss, 9 inch, heavy. This shear is particularly recom- 


rst quality, 6 inch, ladses, $1.50; 


SNE T Perets Acar at Blea $2 75 
P2OVOMN Chae. arte eeg oe 1 50 

Reh ete 20 00 
illustrated, 9 inch............. 3 50 


TMENCEGHLOTM AVY aWOLK siic.cle custs- o's oe tete tonal wire ets Sete 3250) 
French, wheel spring, 7 inch, $2.25; 8 inch, $2.50; 84 

AGH ep 2 sO aOR C Nemec rer. tratdeie: Sots eisceters tale ners ee S225 
French, hand forged, hand made, an exceptional shear for 

careful pruning, 8 inch, $4.00; 83 inch.............. 4 50 
Double cut, made especially for rugged work, the curved, 

pointed, double cutting blades make this tool especially 

valuable for the separation of dahlia tubers, etc. 9 inch, 

PSIG DAL ee aa cease ses th atte, Bes ieee eee 4 50 
Hedge Shears, see page 215. 


BorRDER SHEAR 


Shears, Tree Pruning. 
Lopping Shears, American 


ORCHARD 
PRUNING Hook 
LAWN SHEAR AND SAW 
, 20 inch handle, $2.50; 22 inch, 


$3.00; 24 inch, $3.50; 30 inch, $4.00; English, 24 inch 


jaw, $4.50; 3 inch jaw, $5.50; 


ASIN Chin AWiree wee eae 2 
Disston Pruner. 


3% inch jaw, $6.00; 


A light lopping shear convenient for 


work:tooheavy for-hand shears... 2... ntsc wee ye tues 2 50 


Combined Lopping Shear a 


$3.00; Little Giant, straight saw, $3.00; 


nd Saw. Orchard, curved saw, 


poles not 


supplied. Additional saw blades, each............... 1 75 
Compound Lever, 8 ft., $3.75; 10 ft., $4.00; 12 ft., 

BAECS (sil Ati Die eee na a re, tee acs oh moll vs edeuss oieb enon nOLe cs 5 00 
Telegraph,.without pole.......:..-.5.. Pana Ie Sete eae ts 2 00 
Waters, 4° ft., $2.25; 6 ft., $2.75; 8 ft., $3.00; 10 ft., 

BHD SMUD Es SNe Seay sco ni nsosuc oe caehcr ede ental targe cis erase NES 3 50 
The McKenney Tree Pruner is, we believe, the best pruner 

obtainable. It will cut large limbs very easily and will 

not injure the bark. Constructed of steel throughout. 
No. 1. Cutslimbs up to 1 inch diameter................ 4 50 
No. 2. Cuts limbs up to 14 inches diameter............. 6 00 


218 


Shovels. Round or square point, D handle, $2.50; long 


handle, round or square point, each................... $2 50 
Sieves. Any size mesh, 12 inch, $1.10; 18 inch, $1.60; 


Sod Lifters. English, heart shaped blade, $6.50; American, 
square pointed, blades revit irre eee: 6 50 


Spades, $2.50; ladies, $1.75; special long strap nursery 
spade, $3.50; Burbank, narrow blade, rounded point.. 2 50 


RaIn KING SPRINKLER “LAWN TWIN” SPRINKLER 

Sprinklers, Lawn. We are listing but three of the 
many varieties that we carry in stock. Complete list will 
be sent upon request. 


Lawn Twin. Strong, simple, and will not clog or get out of 
order. Throws a double spray in perfect circle........ 25 
Saucer Spray. Made by the Skinner Irrigation Co. 
waters a full or half circle, thirty to forty feet in diameter, 
evenly and gently ic. <7 ave olor ole) teielekes rel otepeene tide fenake 75 
Rain King. The Rain King is different from any other 
sprinkler. Revolving or stationary spray — coarse or fine 
fast or slow. Sturdy and simple in design. Covers an 
area 8 to 60 feet in diameter... 2.5.0... c ee cee ese ene 3 50 


Spraying and Dusting Equipment. 


Auto Spray No.1, made by The 
E. C. Brown Co. or Banner 
Sprayer No. 22, made by the 
D. B. Smith Co. Four gallon 
compressed air sprayers, simple 
and easy to carry. No tools re- 
quired to take apart. Fitted with 
automatic nozzles. 


Galvanized eects citer: 6 50 
BrasSts ete cee eee 9 50 
2 ft. extension rods, galvanized, 
SORctsYsbrasseer cece 60 
Brass strainer for filling tank.. 1 50 
Auto Spray No. 2. 13 gallon, 
compressed air sprayer. Gal- 
vanized, $5.00; brass....... 7 50 


Auto Spray Whitewashing 
Machine. A general purpose 
sprayer; fitted with 8 feet of 
hose and 2 feet of extension 
pipe; 8 gallon tank. Galvanized, 
$1650: =) brass yrache sec eterna 20 50 


Barrel Spray Pump. Demings, ‘‘Century,’’ the leaderofall 
barrel pumps. Equipped with 
a universal iron base, adjust- 
able to any size or depth of 
barrel, fitting the flat head or 
the curved side of a barrel. 
Sufficiently powerful to supply 
two lines of hose. Pump only, 
$20.00; with 124 foot section 
of 4 inch hose and nozzle, 

$23.50; complete, with barrel, 

$32.50. 


Deming’s “‘Major.’’ Capacity 
slightly less than the Century, 
being adapted for use with one 
line of hose. Pump only, 
$15.00; with 12% foot section 
of 4 inch hose, nozzle, $19.00; 
complete with barrel, $27.50. 


Spray Pump 


PERFECT Success BUCKET PUMP GARDENER’S CHOICE SPRAYER 


‘Bucket Spray Pumps. Deming’s ‘Perfect Success.” 

All working parts are brass, excepting the handle and foot 

rest. Fitted with a malleable iron bucket clamp, four feet 

of hosejand\iasBordeaux nozzlemaemn: ccc. citebrenohate ..-$9 00 

Deming’s ‘‘Prize,” with nozzle and 3 feet of hose......... 6 50 

Buckets are not furnished with either pump. 

‘‘Gardener’s Choice’’ Spray Outfit, Deming’s. A 

tank on wheels, holds 25 gallons, fitted with a powerful 

pump, capable of maintaining 100 pounds pressure, com- 

plete with 6 feet hose and nozzle...............-...-.00- 47 50 
Hand Sprayers. 

Atomizers, well made of heavy tin, single acting and throws 

a fine misty spray; tin, 1 pt., 40 cts.; 1qt............. 50 
Atomizers, Jim Dandy, 4 at., galvanized tank........... 3 00 
Compressed Air or Continuous Atomizer. So designed 

that the pressure generated on the down stroke of the 

plunger allows this sprayer to produce a continuous mist 

like spray. 1 qt., tin, $1.25; brass, $1.50; Robertson.. 2 00 
Rubber Sprinklers. 6 oz., straight or angular neck, $1.00; 

toy Agee TI bel Lo an cy AEE 5 Goto Gusdue G6 Oboe 1 30 

Knapsack Sprayer. 

The illustration pictures the nearest to perfection obtainable 
in Hand Sprayer Construction. The simplicity of its efficient 
mechanism results in a uniform pressure, a constant agitation of 
the spray materials and a 
thorough distribution of the 
spray. A forty pound pres- 
sure is maintained by an 
occasional stroke of the 
lever. 


Vermorel Eclair, a French 
machine, $22.50. 


The Deming, ‘‘made in 
America,’ $25.00. 


RuBBER PLANT 


GREENHOUSE SYRINGE SPRINKLER 
Greenhouse Syringe. Brass. 
No: 1015413 xa 2iinchessroselandbjetena-e eter: $4 00 
No: 102; 12x 16-inches; roseyandijeteeeseiee rr aiten eer 5 50 
No. 103, 14 x 16 inches, rose and jet................: soo O SY) 


No. 110, 13 x 18 inches, fine and coarse rose and jet...... 10 00 


WHEELBARROW SPRAYER 

Wheelbarrow Sprayer. Deming. 

Distinctly a ‘‘one-man” machine. Hose and discharge pipe are 
of sufficient length to spray young or low-growing fruit trees. 

Pump has 12-inch brass tube cylinder with adjustable stroke; 
brass plunger, ball valves and valve seats. Tank holds 10 gallons and 
is detachable from frame. Tank is made in brass or galvanized iron. 

Ten feet of 32-inch discharge hose with ““Demorel’’ nozzle and 
4-ft. spray pipe are included. With galvanized tank, $33.00; 
brass tank, $40.00. 

Paragon Sprayer. No. 3. An extremely satisfactory 
machine for either whitewashing, cold water painting or 
spraying, having a capacity for covering at the rate of 
100 square feet a minute. Equipped with a 12 gal. tank 
mounted on a truck, three 23 ft. extension pipes, 2 nozzles 
aTrdel Opehtro hh OSesecct.tierccwcdeie asics skies, qeicis eee ote $25 00 

Extension Rods. Bamboo, brass lined, fitted with 
stopcock. 8 ft., $6.00; 10 ft., $6.75; 12 ft 5 de oO 


VERMOREL NOZZLE 


SIMPLEX NOZZLE 


Nozzles. Bordeaux, $1.35; Vermorel, 
$1.00; Simplex, straight, 65 cts.; angle. $0 

Powder Distributors and Dusters. 
Bellows. Woodason’s, double cone.................--. $6 00 

Single cone, small, $3.00; large 


70 BorpEAux Nozz_e 


SINGLE CONE BELLOWS Hanp PowpER GuN 


The Feeney. The best small duster, Model B, capacity 
about 1 pint, $1.25; Model A, reservoir holds about one 
quart, fitted with long spout, permitting dusting close to 


theground swithout) stooping.) 2.) 60.20.2060. be... $3 50 
Hand Powder Gun, for insect powder...............-.-- 35 
The Savage Duster. 


A free running, easy sea 
cranking machine. EED LEVER 
. OR 1TO 20) 
Discharge can be ces PER 
controlled to a given BAC 
OZZLE ARM; 
number of pounds SWINGS UP 
OR DOWN TO 
er acre. apacit "ANY ANGLE, 
P: c P y> RUBBER NOZZLE 
(ae come TOM pounds, awe Norcent 
$20.00. 


THE SAVAGE DUSTER 


Stakes, Bamboo; dyed Green, very fine for staking delphinium, 
hardy chrysanthemums, gladiolus, etc. 


Length Doz. 100 1000 
GOnincheshaee ae eee Raa Manca. taeiiey sewer bees $0 30 $1 25 $8 00 
ED TWEE oo Son Sb Sab Hod Oa ee SARA Soa AES On 19550 
a SwiNcheswencnvarerd cose ek ke es 405 A75..1:1:00 
Bamboo, heavy, for dahlias and roses. Each Doz. 100 

auinchkdiamms 45ft- long 00: scsi. $0 10 $1 00 $6 50 

§ to finch diam., 6ft. long........... 1332125) 8.00 


Stakes, Wood. Light, tapering, 


round, painted green: 


Each Doz. 100 
MOLE ae hctavena crete rare stare 6, nines oA $0 04 $0 30 $2 00 
DELLA tier ee rete acteinaitc shee 06 50 3 50 
DR UEL MN se roi es te eve Repreet oro es fer eeeieete 07 70 5 25 
Siam EL arstrovoxape okt eeatvaysyonntans one aoia ches 10 90 6 75 
a a errr eS An PRR oe 11 1 10 8 50 
AME ES per epa valerate eas hoes anthers 13 15°35 10 00 
Dah Mer eran Meas heet ee ATS co orayst ots 16 a5 12 50 
Stakes. Heavy Rose or Dahlia. Round, painted green: 
Each Doz. 100 
SUM D AN ants, ceomart hoes) atesbtess donee seb cnctey $0 13 $1 35 $10 50 
GEA 1H Bo ER aL ar 17 1 80 14 00 
PSY VES Ered PRC a eae en 22 2/30 Li 75 
CO A i ray ke TR a 26 2 85 21 50 
Square. Painted green. A good, strong stake: 
Each Doz. 100 
LBL CAA ren beteiats wikMetarn. Absa ce Shhe $0 04 $0 30 $1 90 
DELLA Wace te a Ne ee ae he 05 45 3 00 
DT PE UIE ceiace sn che ees clos sei as 06 65 4 25 
teh HO nea a ae 09 85 6 50 
Sef diye nie es cana Or ee 10 1 05 8 00 
Cle Sue eA ASS 13 135) 9 50 
Smitten sera eek haus mia Harlot 18 1 80 13 50 
Oi PERI Phere ccievelositheies Ghecnut eve 20 2 00 16 00 
Dowels: Plain Unpainted. 
Length Diam. Doz 100 1000 
42 inches ASIN Chae $0 30 $1 50 $12 50 
42 inches mp LO Chae states cyesste-s 35 2 00 13 50 
42 inches RL C Dey wane caearteeser > 40 3 00 20 00 
36 inches pel CDere es detec. 35 2 00 16 00 
Dyed Green. Add 25 cts. per 100; $2.00 per 1000. 
Hyacinth Stakes. Wood, dyed green. 3 
12 -inchyspernl 00} 3 0ncts!s! per O00ss...06 o..¢0r05cs'e eas $2 50 
184inch per LOOPA0%cts!s! sper LOOO)....s ian chtearotenee ae 3 50 


Western Cane Stakes. 4 


to 3 inch in diameter at the butt end, 


tapering to a point, can be cut to various lengths for staking a 


variety of garden plants. 100 500 1000 
(Ono) oh) et abe ch AO $2 50 $11 00 $20 00 
Sun Dials, of cast bronze, beautifully finished, 10 inch 
diameter, $5.00; 11 inch diameter, $7.50; 124 inch 
GIAIMVE CET erans toners: crc sevaneronsieie sl acsiateveyei wabene eioiasesibvelomine a waves 12 00 
Tape. ;; inch wide, dyed green, 
y fine for tying up heavy plants, 
y) such as dahlias, 1000 yard spools 
Ohi hi eee Mine eR Ee eres eae 4 50 
| es Thermometers. We carry but 
= one grade of thermometers, the 
best procurable. 
Tin case, Japanned, 8 in., $2.00; 
iOS seen Aron rice orien tees 2 25 
Copper'case; 10}in.)2.6424% .teacts. 2 50 
Self registering, indicates maxi- 
mum and minimum degrees of 
temperature. Japanned case, 
$5.50; .cCOPper Case... 5... eeucies/6 6 00 
Hotbed or Mushroom, iron point. 2 50 
Churn or Dairy glass, also suitable 
as a soil thermometer........ 1 00 
Torches. For burning cater- 
pillars’ nests, asbestos........ 65 
TodenD rene Tree Scrapers. 10 inch handle, 
THERMOMETERS HOVCESS ZOINCh 5 secatseinee wee 15:25 
LrOWelS. Americans OMG 4. chesgs woes «. «crs ecehatetale aarematers 25 
Dreer trowel. The trowel most liked by professionals. 

The blade is flat and unusually strong................ 80 
English pattern, 6!inch, 79. cts.; 7 Inch. ....5.4...662 2080s 80 
Steellishanketextrasnea Vays. civecwrs situs. be cieut sccerensrerelnlspseiel ers 80 
Transplanting shoe, Shaped. sec ever ece ise sic se cee el eee 75 
Transplanting, narrow steel blade.................-:.-. 35 


DREER 


Hor 


TROWEL STEEL SHANK TROWEL 


TROWEL 


220 


MopEL PEONY OR TOMATO TRELLIS 


Trellises. Adjustable Ring Plant 

Support, rings may be adjusted to ac- 

commodate any plant having a diam- 

eter up to 20 inches, upright supports ADJUSTABLE RING 

34 inches in length. Made in such a PLANT SUPPORT 

manner as to allow plant to sway in a storm, thereby prevent- 

ing its breaking off over the top of the support or pulling 

support out of the ground, each, 35 cts.; dozen......... $3 50 

Carnation Supports, see page 214. 

Model peony or tomato trellis, of heavy galvanized wire, 
height adjustable to a maximum of 35 inches, each ring 
measures 14 inches in diameter, each, 35 cts.; dozen.. 3 50 

Wire Fan, for small vines, 12-inch, 45 cts.; 15-inch, 50 
ctsal'8=in ch 6 0lctss:4924-1n Gh). eae eee 75 

Wire Veranda or porch trellis, excellent for training vines 
of all kinds, thoroughly made and heavily galvanized. 

13 inches wide, full rolls, 75 feet in length, 14 cts. per ft.; 
cut lengths, 16 cts. per foot. 

19 inches wide, full rolls, 75 feet in length, 17 cts. per ft.; 
cut lengths, 19 cts. per foot. 

Large Trellises and Arches. Made of iron wire, heavily 
galvanized, mesh is four inches, diamond shape, made to 
your dimensions, rectangular or arch form 50 cts. per sq. 
foot. See also page No. 222. 

Trucks. Combination truck, water or spray barrel and 

leaf rack, complete with 23-inch tires..............---:- 38 00 

A very convenient combination, as the units are detach- 
able and easily adjusted. Barrels with trunnions 
attached can be picked up by merely raising and lower- 
ing the truck handles. Weight is evenly balanced on 
axles. Illustrated at top of page. 


Truck framerand wheels onlym cist erro coe 15 50 

Barrel, $9.50; barrel fitted complete with Century sprayer 
PUMP; 933-505) box $6.29-uelueah Rack sprmbvr)s ace nae 8 50 

‘PFUNNIONS pel (Palle tsa ee eee 125 


Dreer’s ‘‘Riverton’’ Tubs. This tub is by far the neatest, 
cheapest, lightest and best Tub ever offered. Made of cedar, 
painted green, with electrically welded hoops. Just the tub for 
large specimen plants of any kind. The four largest sizes are 
supplied with drop handles. 


Outside Inside Length of 
Diam.in. Diam.in. Stavein. Each 
No. 70 832 8 10 $0 65 
No. 60 102 10 11 80 
No. 50 123 12 13 ih als) 
No. 40 15 14 15 1 70 
No. 30 17 16 17 2 10 
: = ; No. 20 192 18 19 2 95 
RIVERTON TuB No. 10 213% 20 20 4 00 


Heavy Tree and Plant Tubs. Made of white cedar, painted 
green and bound with extra heavy iron hoops; drop handles and 
iron feet supplied with all sizes. Removable bottom. 

Outside Inside Length of 
AT rf Diam.in. Diam.in. Stavein. Each 


Tm Kt pam y No. 8 12 103 1 $3. 55 
a If No.7 13 ies 108 4710 
ul NL IO OE As 
meee Nese 1S i Bg 
| Nee 9B GY iG OD 
Now3) = 2Weeeio2 (18 = rsu05 

Nos 2723 eet tees 20) ONO 

Hiavy ‘Teea/aep: 0) Noud) : © 25) geeu2oh peo dame tid 
PLant Tus No.0) 2720 s25= = 2 OemeioEs0 


COMBINATION TRUCK AND WATER BARREL 


Twine. Cotton, Green, per ball, 10 cts.; perlb......... $0 90 
Cotton, White, 3 and 5 ply, per ball, 15 cts.; perlb....... 90 
Jute; 2; 3:and'5 ply; per ball} 25) cts!s;perb--1---.--.. ++ 45 
Silkaline, a strong green thread for tying plants; fine, 


medium and coarse, per spool, 35 cts.; per Ib., of 
S"Spoolst es te: ot See a Siete De alee aes ee 2 50 
Vases. See page 222. : 
Watering Cans. Light round Heavy round Heavy oval 
An G tetera Metely ees $0 90 $4 25 
(HO cite acetals 1 00 4 50 $5 50 
Sidtht ee eee: 1 10 5 00 5 75 
Kies ee 1 30 5 50 6 25 
12Gb GaSe ee 1 50 6 00 6 75 
LOrgty sae eee 2 00 6 50 US 
Above cans are galvanized. Light cans have one rose; 
heav,y* cans ‘twow eb xtra-TOSeSmon arias aero 75 
Low, for preennoucete galvanized, 4 qts.. - 3 50 
Light weight, painted nile green, furnished! with spout 
and rose, 2 qts., $3.00; 4 qts., $3.50; 6 qts........... 4 00 
Window watering, long spout, green, 2 qts............... 3 00 
Weed Gun. For applying Weed Killer................ 1 25 


EUREKA WEEDER EXCELSIOR WEEDER 


Weeders. Eureka, 50 cts.; 2 ft. handle, 65 cts.; 4 ft. handle, 
75 cts.; Excelsior, 15 cts.; Hazeltine, 60 cts.; itera s, 25 cts.; 
Mia gi sts ao eke ay pe ee eee $0 35 
Cleveland Slaw Weed errr pei ear eats eae [5 (0) 
Out-w-comey) andelionsB.ullensysspya eee 1 00 

Wheelbarrows. Boys’, $7.00. No. 3 Garden. 3-inch tire 8 50 
INow2siGardenst3-1n Ghy tiie nse ea ea trast ae 9 00 


Greenhouse, narrow..... 
Window Boxes. 
Savo. Self-watering 
and sub-irrigating, 
8 inches in height, 
91 inches in width, 
strongly made of 
galvanized _ steel, 
finished in clive 


green. 
ModellvAe=23rinshesiloncieeeeiarae cy oe ee ens ene $3 00 
ModelsBi=29snchesi one ease sees 4 00 
MiodeliGs =35nincheslon'eermnae es ee ee eee 4 50 
Models) se 4leinchespl om geese tie ae eee eee 5 00 
Success. Self-watering, well made, water-tight, galvanized steel 


box, finished in dark green enamel, 84 inches wide, 6} inches 
deep and is furnished in the following lengths: 


DAN GHES ie eens eater eee eee en aE eee ee $1 75 
KO )s bec) ec ees ee rence nts riers ie Se wm Meer hts OU 2 50 
3 OINGI OS iis ne 2 see eae eee IE Re ae 3 00 
ADMIN CHES ee cei ners Sere ee ROMS So aes aed RO ae Pee 4 00 
ASPINGHES! acess coe cee eee ETON en Sian ea ee 4 50 


Descriptive circulars upon the above will be sent upon request, 


SS 


WHEEL HOES, CULTIVATORS AND SEEDERS 


Much of the tedious, back-breaking seeding, weeding and hoeing are eliminated by the use of adjustable wheel tools. 
and simple in construction they are practical tools for women and children. 
sowing and thorough cultivation in rows too narrow for horse tools. 

It is possible to list only a few of these tools here since the line includes a very complete 


Send for a Planet Jr. Catalogue. 


Being light 
Market Gardeners use them, making possible accurate 


assortment of hand tools and horse tools, both for one horse and two horses. 


No. 3 PLANET Jr. HILL AND DRILL SEEDER 


A popular size at a moderate price. The size used by growers 
$17 50 


No. 4 PLANet Jr. ComBiINnep HILL AND DRILL 
SEEDER AND SINGLE WHEEL HOE 


The small grower should select one of the combined machines. 
The drill attachment will not be used as often as the hoeing and 
cultivating tools, but will be a source of much saving. As a Hill 
and Drill Seeder it opens the furrow, deposits the seed, covers it 
and rolls it, either in drills or hills. Holds 24 quarts....... $18 00 


No. 25 PLANET JR. CoMBINED HILL AND DRILL 
SEEDER AND DouBLE WHEEL HoE 


Many users call this the ““Complete Gardener.” Sows all seeds 
as explained under No. 4. Used as a double wheel hoe it straddles 
the row, cultivating both sides at one time till plants are 20 inches 
high. It can then be used as a single wheel hoe between the rows. 
The equipment of one pair of garden plows, 4 cultivator teeth, 1 
pair of 6-inch hoes and leaf lifters enables you to do practically all 
the garden work. Capacity of seed hopper, 2} quarts...... $21 50 


No. 31 PLaAner Jr. ComBINED DRILL SEEDER 
AND SINGLE WHEEL HOE 


This machine is thoroughly well made and offered at a price 
that makes it pay the very sinall gardener. Holds 1 quart..$12 50 


No. 16 PLANET JR. SINGLE WHEEL HOE 


Designed to do all work required in the small garden. Plowing, 
cultivating, hoeing and raking. It is very light, and can therefore 


beveasilyjcarnieduabout.. 2.5 <..eerec2+ cceccs cn nnduestseswe $9 00 
No.17. Single Wheel Hoe. Identical with No. 16, excepting 

that the two rakes and leaf guard are not supplied...... $7075 
No. 174. Single Wheel Hoe. Same less plow....... 6 75 


No.18. Single Wheel Hoe. 6 inch hoes only........ 


No. 19 PLANET JR. GARDEN PLow AND CULTIVATOR 


Equipment: 1 garden plow, one 10-inch sweep, one cultivator 
tooth, one 5 prong cultivating attachment. 15-inch steel wheel. 

A valuable tool for the large or small grower of vegetables. 
The complete assortment of cultivating attachments enables you 
to do the garden plowing, open and close furrows for seeds, hill 
up plants, do thorough cultivation and kill weeds, saving both 
timeiandlabor Were pews TN eee. tile cio ceiguate ile tie. a eievece $6 00 


No. 119 PLANET JR. GARDEN PLOw AND CULTIVATOR 


Equipment: 1 garden plow, one 4-inch cultivating tooth, one 
2-inch cultivator tooth, one scuffle blade cultivating attachment. 
For choice of those who prefer a high wheel tool. Don’t confuse 
it with cheaper makes or the likes of design. Complete assortment 
of cultivating attachments takes care of plowing, hilling, opening 
furrows and general cultivation.............-..eeeeeeers $4 75 


PLANET JR. JUVENILE WHEEL Hor 


The Planet Jr. Juvenile Wheel Hoe is made for the boy or girl, 
from 6 to 12 years of age. This wheel hoe is constructed along 
the same lines as the standard Single Wheel Hoes, and will give 
the/samelsatistactory.Servicessnnimiccnk eee enone $3 50 


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FLOWER Pot 


FLOWER POTS, SAUCERS AND FIBREWARE 


WATERPROOF PAPER Pot RouND BuLsB or Lity PAN 


Standard Earthenware Flower Pots 


Full inside measurement. No charge for packing. Six at dozen rates; 50 at 100 rates; 500 at 1000 rates. Flower pots and Bulb 
Pans can not be sent by mail, but only by express or freight, at customer’s expense. 


Sizes Each Doz. 100 1000 Sizes Each Doz. 100 1000 Sizes Each Doz. 100 
12cin $0 02 $0 18 $102 $9 56 Le Sasa $0 04 $0 36 $2 70 $25 50 Sinise ee $0 22 $2 34 $17 55 
Deane 2 1S e102 sOe56 DE SN oar 6 49 365 34 43 Canes pees 33 3.60 27 00 
2 in 2 18 116 10 84 Sean 7 65 4286 45 90 10 in 45 486 36 45 
Deer 2 18 135 12 75 5hin...... 8 81 608 57 38 Abies ries Neen 66 720 54 00 
Bein eee 3 24 176 16 58 Cainer 9 98 729 68 85 AO ain eee eee 91 990 74 25 
Mine 3 29 216 20 40 64 in...... ge al 0) 2 7 - Oil BO) {Ain ee ee 148 16 20 121 50 
Bie 4 36 270 25 50 ih Tidy ea ce 15 162 12 15 114 75 

Flower Pot Saucers Round Bulb or Liiy Pans 
Sizes Each Doz 100 Width Height Each Doz. 100 Square Seed Pans 
oe Se oe $0 03 $0 2 $1 62 4 in. 3 in. $0 04 $0 36 $2 70 Bavthonware 
Pe eas ; ss Ae Gis Sai, 7 65 4 86 

NN 65.6 od 0:0 om 2 C 
6 in... 6a Bee E08 ee Me in i a J a Each Doz. 
Thin eed ee 7 1 = S20 in. in. 12 1 
ae 0 ee Hae Sa QA 3H 5 6 xa Osi dace $0 85 $9 00 
Osine ee 1435) 10813 Oar Scene 33. 360 27 00 Ree Stine eee eee eee 115 1200 
10 in 1S. <3) G19 15 5 : : 
lin 19 1 98 14 85 10 oa 6 es 45 4 86 36 45 IO Se NOs Goacnacoooac0 1 40 15 50 
12 in NB DAB 5S Be 14in. 7 in, 148 16 20 121 50 12 x12 ingr ec e 170 1800 
WAT ccxaseaosoes B70 74105) 30138 16in. 8 in 3 30 3600 270 00 


Vases—Wood Fibre for Cut Flowers 


The present type of vase is quite superior to those offered heretofore, both in ap- 
pearance and strength. Can be supplied in either mahogany or olive green finish. 


Neponset Waterproof 


Paper Flower Pots 
Per Per 


Doz. 100 1000 
Each Each DE Ia, HOS ccasene $0 11 $0 50 $4 40 
INOS) Oseraeeae O2 Xal Sel Dee mete $1 15 INO, Oilcancws Use Ge seonc $1 25 2% in. pots........ 13 60 5 00 
Ne. ; BS oain 6. x . in nnn 2 Noel 62x18 in....... 1 15 = in. Poe wae ae . ; FA ie 
0.! . 43x Issey si ; PINES DOES qereteecre ate 
No: Be oe arr Shines? 70 Noy ed eee Sa % ES We creteee 4 in. pots........ 25 130 11 40 
No. 4.. 3ix 42in....... 65 No. 33........ 4¢x12 in... 90 Seen pots 30 200 17 75 
INOHOO2 ss sees LOM x21 seins sere 2 30 No. 44........ Seyoe Oat oesac 80 6 in. pots........ 45 270 21 75 
Send for Circular and Sample 
VASES, Florists, for cut flowers, made of metal, heavily galvanized, seams well soldered. 
Diameter Depth Each Dozen z 
Now 5Seaseeemee 5tinches 6inches $040 $4 00 Diameter Depth Each Dozen 
INOW oo seeps 6 inches 7 inches 60 6 00 IN@s ASescodocc Zinches 9inches $0 60 $6 00 
ae 3 terete ue ae . oe as 4 a Now 254.6 52 inches 11 inches i0te 7400 
ONO OREREs enc 4 inches inches : fe 3 
NOHO T a en cuanencommid inches 95 9 50 INO 25 Shane 63 BEERS 12 ene 80 8 00 
NiouG Ste 83 inches 12 inches 110 11.00 INGOs P5Ossc00c00 64 inches 134 inches 90 9 00 
INOW69Feoseee 82 inches 18 inches 130 8613 00 INO ASitlasoeacat 64 inches 14$inches 100 10 00 


Garden Furniture 


Garden Entrance No. 72, illustrated. Constructed entirely of cypress, mortised and 
tenoned throughout. 4 foot 6 inch span, 7 foot 6 inch height, 2 foot 4 inch depth, 
painted 3 coats, $48.00. : 

Entrance No. 74. Practically the same as No. 72, excepting the top is flat instead of 
arched, $36.00. 

Greek and English Garden Benches. 

Rose Ladders. 

Fan Trellis, etc.,.are all illustrated and priced in our special garden furniture circular, 
sent upon request. 


FERTILIZERS FOR LAWN AND GARDEN ”3 


Dreer’s ‘‘Peerless’’ Plant Food. The best plant fertilizer 
obtainable; a complete plant food, especially recommended for 
all house plants. Directions with each package. 3 lb., 15 cts.; 
by mail, 25 cts.; 11b., 25 cts.; by mail, 40 cts. 


Ammo Phos. A fertilizer for golf courses and fine lawns, con- 
taining 20 per cent. ammonia and 20 per cent. available phos- 
phate, whose composition is perfectly uniform, resulting in 
each plant receiving the same proportion of nourishment. 
Five pounds to the 1000 square feet, once in the Spring, once 
in Mid Year and again in the Fall. 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.50; 
25 lbs., $3.00; 50 lbs., $5.00; 100 lbs., $8.00; 500 lbs., $35.00; 
1000 lbs., $67.50; ton, $125.00. 


Ammonia Sulphate. Analyses about 25 per cent. ammonia 
with the result that stimulation in growth of plant life is noted 
practically at once. 5 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 Ibs., $1.25; 50 Ibs., 
$3.50; 100 lbs., $6.00; larger quantities, prices upon application. 


Ashes, Canadian Hardwood. Very good in supplying 
potash, and also greatly benefits mechanical condition of the 
soil. A very fine lawn dressing. 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.00; 
per bag of about 100 lbs., $3.00; per ton, $40.00. 


Blood, Dried. A very quick acting fertilizer being immediately 
soluble. 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., 90 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.75; 50 lbs., 
$3.25; 100 lbs., $6.00. 


Bone Flour. Very finely pulverized bone. Excellent where an 
immediate effect is wanted. 3 lbs., 35 cts.; 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 
10 lbs., 85 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $5.00; 200 lbs., $9.00. 


Bone Meal. A fertilizer for all purposes; safe and effective. 
Especially good for use on lawns. Apply 800 to 1000 lbs. per 
acre. 5 lbs., 40 cts.; 10 lbs., 65 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., 
$2.25; 100 Ibs., $4.00; 500 Ibs., $18.50; 1000 Ibs., $35.00; 
ton, $65.00. 


Imported. Recommended highly as a 
Per bag of 28 lbs., $3.75; 56 lbs., $6.25; 


Clay’s Fertilizer. 
forcing fertilizer. 
112 lbs., $11.00. 


Cotton Seed Meal. Rich in ammonia and potash, making an 
excellent fertilizer for lawns and golf greens. 5 lbs., 35 cts.; 
10 lbs., 60 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $4.25; 
1000 lbs., $35.00; 2000 lbs., $67.50. 


Cow Manure. Shredded and dried and therefore considerably 
more concentrated than as it comes from the stable. 100 lbs., 
$3.75; 500 lbs., $18.00; 1000 Ibs., $33.00; ton, $60.00. 


Cultures for Legumes. Mulford and Farmogerm. 


Cultures net only enable legumes to gather and store up nitrogen, 
but also help them to better utilize the phosphates, potash 
and lime which are always present, in some form, in all soils. 
It is certain that well-inoculated legumes have greater root 
systems than uninoculated legumes, or plants that are not 
nitrogen-gatherers. They, therefore, reach the potash, phos- 
phate and lime contained in the subsoil, and the decay of the 
root and stubble, or of the whole crop, returns to the soil, 
in more available form, everything that was taken from it. 


Mulford Farmogerm 


REACLENSIZE RE EN Y(t sists cleser ciel s eas eore $0 35* 

PREVORS WAS 5 HISD plo Pe Coo aee eB eR Eater 75 $0 50* 
TEACKELSIZ Chita rae ede ko al eee Pee 1 50 1 00 

GAGS SOs co oe cla Gane ae nen ee mina 2 50 

BG BVAS is bid 6 Bld die See ieee ONInEED yar 5 00 

TARASES. VASES io Sols 6 Beene ea 9 00 


*Made only for the individual crops of Garden Beans, Garden 
Peas, Lima Beans and Sweet Peas. 


Cultures in sizes other than where noted can be obtained for 
the following crops: 
Alfalfa 


Canada Field Peas Crimson Clover 


Garden Beans Cow Peas Red Clover 
Lima Beans Garden Peas Sweet Clover 
Soy Beans Sweet Peas White Clover 
Alsike Clover Vetch Lupines 


A good mixture for wheat, 
200 lbs., $5.00; 


Grass and Grain Fertilizer. 
timothy, etc. Apply 800 pounds to the acre. 
ton, $42.50. 


Humus. A highly fertile earth. 
poor soil. Apply 5 to 10 tons per acre. 
Ibs., $8.25; 1000 lbs., $15.00; ton, $25.00. 


Kainit, Potash Salt. Much used for potatoes and corn. 
Apply 800 pounds to the acre. 10 Ibs., 50 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 
100 Ibs., $1.75; 200 lbs., $3.00. 


Excellent to incorporate with 
100 Ibs., $1.75; 500 


Land Plaster greatly benefits clovers and other legumes as 
well as potatoes and other root crops. Apply 400 lbs. to the 
acre. 25 lbs., 75 cts.; 50 Ibs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $1.75; 200 lbs., 
$3.00; ton, $28.00. 


Lime. For lawn or field use. Very finely pulverized. Hydrated, 
10 Ibs., 35 cts.; 100 lbs., $1.75. 


Muriate of Potash. The essential element for the proper 
development of all root crops. A combination of one part muri- 
ate with four parts bone meal makes a most satisfactory top 
dressing for dahlias. Use a handful to the plant, applying late 
in July or early in August. 5 lbs., 45 cts.; 10 Ibs., 75 cts.; 25 
Ibs., $1.25; 100 lbs., $4.50. 


*Nitrate of Soda. Supplies nitrogen to soil; very active. 
Should be applied with a filler or as a liquid. Use 200 to 500 
Ibs. per acre. 5 lbs., 40 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.50; 100 Ibs., $5.00. 
*Not mailable. 


Phosphate. High Grade Acid Phosphate, 16 per cent. 25 lbs., 
$1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 100 Ibs., $2.50; 200 Ibs., $4.50; 1000 lbs., 
$21.00. 


Potato Manure. A complete fertilizer for all root crops. 100 
Ibs., $2.75; 200 lbs., $5.00; 1000 lbs., $22.50; ton, $42.50. 


Poultry Manure. Pulverized, rich in plant food elements. 
Beneficial results will be noted at once from the use of this 
fertilizer. 5 lbs., 35 cts.; 10 Ibs., 65 cts.; 25 lbs., $1.25; 50 lbs., 
$2.00; 100 lbs., $3.50. 


Sheep Manure, Pulverized. One of the most generally used 
of animal manures. Unequalled for general use in growing 
flowers. Apply 1000 lbs. per acre. 2 Ibs., 25 cts.; 5 Ibs., 45 cts.; 
10 lbs., 70 cts.; 25 lIbs., $1.40; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $3.75; 
500 lbs., $18.00; 1000 ibs., $33.00; ton, $60.00. 


Soot. Imported Scotch. Used principally to produce good 
color in greenhouse plants. Effective against grubs and worms 
that work on top of the ground and beneath the surface. 25 lbs., 
$1.75; 50 lbs., $3.00; 100 Ibs., $5.50. 


Special Vegetable Fertilizer. A general fertilizer for all 
crops, including grass and grains. 100 lbs., $3.00; 200 Ibs., 
$5.50; 1000 lbs., $25.00; 2000 lbs., $45.00. 


Springfield Rose Food. An organic fertilizer, containing the 
vital elements of plant life in scientifically correct proportions 
to make it an ideal food for roses. Will keep your bushes in 
splendid condition and produce an abundant crop of perfect 
blooms. 10 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs., $2.00; 100 lbs., $5.00. 


Stim-U-Plant. A fertilizer in tablet form. The tablets contain 
the essential plant foods in highly concentrated form and are, 
therefore, very convenient for house use. Package of 30 tablets, 
25 cts.; 100 tablets, 75 cts.; 1000 tablets, $3.50. 


Very similar to blood but not so high in fertilizer 
50 Ibs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $4.00; 200 lbs., $7.00. 


Tankage. 
content. 


Tobacco Stems. A fertilizer and an insecticide, while as a 
mulch for the rose garden nothing will be found that is superior. 
Tobacco stems contain high percentages of the three essential 
plant foods and, in addition the nicotine which they supply to the 
soil is of value in killing the larva of many insects that hatch 
out in the ground. We are now able to supply stems finely 
ground; in this condition they are convenient to handle and 
better to use. Ground stems, 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00; 
1000 Ibs., $22.50; ton, $40.00. 

Stems in bale of about 100 lbs., $3.00. 


Tree Food, ‘‘Davey.’’ A concentrated fertilizer prepared espe- 
cially for trees by the Davey Institute of Tree Surgery. This 
food is not a cure-all, but rather a carefully balanced ration that 
will give your trees an immediate impulse toward higher vitality. 
Supplied in 50 lb. bags only; per bag, $5.00. 


224 


INSECTICIDES AND FUNGICIDES 


Parcel Post. Only those insecticides marked * can be shipped through the mails. Articles so marked will be shipped provided 
sufficient postage is included with your order. Those not marked will be forwarded freight or express charges collect. 


Sprayers for applying insecticide are listed on pages 218 and 219. 


All-In-One Mixture. Adry combination of 1} per cent Nico- 
tine; 9 per cent Arsenate of Lead and 65 per cent Sulphur, 
controlling many fungus diseases, and both chewing and sucking 
insects. 1 1b., 60 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs., $4.50. 


Ant Food, MacGregors. The best available remedy for ants. 
A small quantity is dusted about wherever the ants are in evi- 


dence. 31b., 50 cts.; 11b., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.75. 

Aphine. A nicotine preparation for plant lice, thrip and red 
spider. Dilute 1 part to 40 parts of water. 1 qt., $1.15; 1 gal., 
$3.00. 


Arsenate of Lead. Powder. Superior to paste in that it 
does not deteriorate from standing. Use 1 to 14 lbs. to 50 gals. 
of water. 1 1b., 50 cts.; 4 lbs., $1.50; 8 lbs., $2.75; 24 lbs., 
$7.50; 48 lbs., $14.00; 100 lbs., $25.00. 


Black Leaf 40. A concentrated nicotine solution for aphis, 
thrip and red spider. Dilute 1 oz. to from 3 to 6 gals. of water. 
1 oz., 35 cts.; 4 lb.; $1.25; 2 lbs:, $3.50; 10 lbs., $13.50. 


Bordeaux Mixture. Powder. Can be used dry or as a spray. 
When used as a spray 6 lbs. to 50 gals. of water will make 
standard 3-3-50 mixture. 1 lb., 35 cts.; 4 lbs., $1.25; 24 lbs., 
$5.00; 48 lbs., $9.00; 100 lbs., $16.50. 


Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead. Paste. See Pyrox. 


Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead. Powder. Use 7 lbs. to 50 gals. 
of water. 11b., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.25; 25 lbs., $9.25. 


Caterpillar Destroyer, ‘‘Catakill.’’ A small portion of this 
material will, when applied to the top of the tent caterpillars 
nest, destroy all vestige of life therein. Quarts, 75 cts.; gallons, 
$2.00. 

Apparatus for applying “Catakill,” including a 12 foot pole, 
$2.00. 


Copper Solution. Liquid. A remedy for fungus. Dilute 1 gal. 
to 15 gals. of water. 1 qt., $1.50; 1 gal., $3.50. 


*Dy-sect. A most effective remedy for rose chafers, green 
fly, mealy bug, san jose scale, thrip and other hard or soft 
bodied insects. 4 0z. sample bottle, 30 cts.; pt., $1.00; qt., 
$1.75; half gal., $3.25; gal., $6.00. 


Fly Destroyer ‘‘Komo.’’ Probably the best of the many fly 
destroyers on the market. This material will when sprayed into 
the atmosphere of a room, destroy flies, fleas, mosquitos, etc. 
2 pint, 40 cts.; pint, 65 cts.; combination package, including 
1 pint with a sprayer, $1.00; quart, $1.25; 3% gallon, $2.25; 
1 gallon, $4.00. 


Fungtrogen. A most effective and scientific preventative and 


remedy for Mildew, Black Spot and other fungoid diseases of 
roses. Will not discolor the foliage. Pint, $1.25; quart, $2.00; 
half gallon, $3.50; gallon, $6.00. 


*Grape Dust. Powder. A remedy for mold and mildew. 
Ready for use as bought. 5 lbs., $1.00; 10 lbs., $1.80. 


Hall’s Free Nicotine Solution. 40 per cent, for general 
inside spraying and fumigating. 4} lb., $1.50; 2 lbs., $4.50; 
8 lbs., $15.00. 


Hall’s Nicotine Fumigator. A specially prepared tobacco 
powder containing 123 per cent Nicotine, which makes a 
simple and effective fumigator. 1 Ib., $1.25; 2%} lbs., $2.50; 
10 lbs., $8.50. 


Insectrogen. A complete spray. Poison, fungicide and fertil- 
izer. Highly effective for leaf chewing insects, and an equally 
efficient detergent for black spot on Roses, and Mildew and Red 


Spider on Phlox. Half pints, $1.00; pints, $1.75; quarts, 
$2.75; half gallons, $4.50; gallons, $8.00. 
*Lemon Oil. Effective against scale and aphis. Particularly 


recommended for use indoors, since it has a pleasant odor. 
Dilute 1 part to 10 parts of water. 34 pt., 35 cts.; 1 pt., 60 cts.; 
1 qt., $1.00; 4 gal., $1.75; 1 gal., $3.00; 5 gals., $12.00. 


Lime Sulphur Solution. The standard remedy for scale 
and for certain fungus. Use 1 part to 9 parts of water. 1 qt., 
60 cts.; 1 gal., $1.10; 5 gals., $4.50; 10 gals., $7.00; 30 gal. 
bbl. at 40 cts. per gal.; 50 gal. bbl. at 30 cts. per gal. 


Lime Sulphur. Powder. Apply 12 to 15 lbs. in 50 gals. of 
water. 1 lb., 35 cts.; 5 lbs., $1.40; 10 Ibs., $2.25; 25 lbs., 
$4.50; 50 lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $15.00. 


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*Melrosene. A most effective remedy for killing full-grown 
rose bugs. Will not discolor flowers. Dilute 1 part to 20 parts of 
water. Trial size, 50 cts.; 1 pt., $1.00; 1 at., $1.75; 4 gal., 
$3.25; 1 gal., $6.00. i 

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Nico Fume. Liquid. An effective vaporizing liquid. +} Ib., 
75 cts.; 1 lb., $2.25; 4 1bs., $8.00; 8 lbs., $15.00. 


*Nico Fume. Paper. A nicotine preparation. Furnishes 
easiest method of fumigation. Box of 24 sheets, $1.25; 144 
sheets, $5.50; 288 sheets, $10.00. 


Nico Fume. Powder, for fumigating greenhouses; contains 
12} per cent nicotine. 1 1b., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $4.75; 10]bs., $8.50. 


Pruning Compound. A specially prepared thick paint to be 
used after pruning trees. 1 qt., 75 cts.; 1 gal., $2.25. 


Pyrox (Bordeaux Arsenate of Lead, Paste). A combination of 
Bordeaux Mixture and Arsenate of Lead, forming thereby a 
remedy for fungus and leaf-eating insects. Use 1 lb. to from 
5 to 10 gals. of water. 11b., 50 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., $3.50; 
25 lbs., $7.00; 50 lbs., $12.50; 100 Ibs., $21.00. 


*Qua-Sul. The most effective fungicide for the control of 
mildew, blackspot, delphinium and antirrhinum rust, damping 
off fungus, etc. 1 qt., $1.25; 1 gal., $4.00; 5 gals., $17.50. 


*Rat Corn. For rats and mice. Cans, 25 cts., 50 cts. and $1.00. 


*Rax. The most efficient rat exterminator. Introduces a con- 
tagious disease which affects only rats. 75 cts. 


Scalecide. A spray for scale. Dilute 1 gal. to 15 gals. of water. 
1 qt., 60 cts.; 1 gal., $1.50; 5 gals., $6.25; 10 gals., $11.00; 
15 gallon drum, $14.25. 


*Slug Shot. One of the most known remedies for cabbage and 
currant worms. Apply as bought. 1 lb., 20 cts.; 5 lbs., 60 cts.; 
25 Ibs., $2.75; 100 lbs., $10.00. 


*Soap, Fish Oil, Caustic Potash Fish Oil, or Tobacco 
Fish Oil. Remedies for scale and aphis. 1 lb., 30 cts.; 
5 Ibs., $1.25; 25 lbs., $4.50. 


Sulphide of Potassium. For mildew. Use 3 oz. to 1 gal. of 
water. 4 oz. bottle, 50 cts. 


*Sulphur. Powdered. For mildew. 1 lb., 15 cts.; 5 lbs., 60 cts.; 
10 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $7.00. 


One of the best remedies for box leaf 
1 gal., $1.50; 5 gals., $5.75. 


*Sunoco Spray Oil. 
miner, azalea lace bug, scale, etc. 


*Tobacco Dust. Fine, for dusting or extra fine, for fumigating. 
1 lb., 15 cts.; 5 lbs., 50 cts.; 25 lbs., $2.60; 100 lbs., $6.00. 


*Tree Tanglefoot. A paste preparation painted around the 
trunk of a tree to keep caterpillars, etc., from crawling into the 


tree. 11b., 55 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.50; 10 lbs., $4.50. 
Weed Killer. Kills all plant growth. Dilute 1 part to 40 parts 
of water. Applied with an ordinary watering can. 1 qt., 60 


cts.; 4 gal., $1.00; 1 gal., $1.75; 5 gals., $6.50; 50 gal. barrel, 
$50.00. 


Wilsons O. K. Plant Spray. A powerful yet harmless and 
efficient insecticide. 4 pint, 40 cts.; 1 quart, $1.00; 1 gal., 
$3.00; 5 gals., $10.00. 


*Worm Eradicator. This material will when broadcasted at 
the rate of 4 pound to the square yard of surface, followed 
by a thorough watering, quickly eliminate all earthworms. In 
addition it contains a sufficient amount of fertilizer to stimulate 
the grass into a rich green growth. Unsurpassed for use on 
putting greens, tennis courts, croquet grounds, etc., where 
worm casts are obnoxious. 5 lbs., 75 cts.; 10 lbs., $1.25; 25 
Ibs., $2.25; 50 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $7.00; 500 Ibs., $30.00; 
1000 lbs., $50.00; 2000 lbs., $80.00. 


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