Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: kRELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS/ 77 $0 10 10 CENTAUREAS Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Cornflower, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, will grow and do well almost everywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers. Centaurea Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultans) This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut- flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut w
Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: kRELIABLE FLOWER SEEDS/ 77 $0 10 10 CENTAUREAS Under this name is included such popular annuals as the Cornflower, Sweet Sultans, etc. They are favorites in all sections of the country, will grow and do well almost everywhere, and are much in demand as cut flowers. Centaurea Imperialis (Royal Sweet Sultans) This beautiful class is undoubtedly the finest of all Sweet Sultans for cut- flower purposes. The charming, sweet-scented, artistic-shaped flowers are borne on long, strong stems and when cut will stand for several days in good condition. It is best, in this latitude, to sow very early in the spring, so that they may perfect their flowers before very hot weather comes; 2§ feet. (See cut.) We offer the following distinct colors: special pkt. per pkt. 1891 Brilliant Rose $0 30 1892 Dark Rose 30 1893 Deep Lavender 30 1894 Deep Purple 30 1895 Delicate Lilac 30 1896 Pure White 30 1899 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 colors, 50 cts. 1900 Finest Mixed Colors. \ oz., 25 cts Various Centaureas 1874 Americana {Basket Flower). A splendid native variety, growing 3 feet high and bearing immense thistle-like blooms of a rosy-lavender color. Very showy in the mixed border and splendid for cutting. 1 oz., 25 cts 1901 Suaveolens {Yellow Sweet Saltan or Grecian Cornflower). Very showy, large, bright yellow flowers; sweetly scented and a popular sort for cutting; lasting well; 2 feet, j oz., 30 cts 1902 Dealbata. A hardy native of Asia Minor, bearing distinct bright rose colored flowers; July to September; lj to 2 feet. \ oz., 50 cts 15 Double Blue Cornflower 1904 Montana {Perennial Cornflower). Hardy perennial variety; grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flowers from July to September. \ oz., 40 cts 10
Size: 1242px × 1610px
Photo credit: © Bookworm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: archive, book, drawing, historical, history, illustration, image, page, picture, print, reference, vintage
