Dreer's garden book 1923 (1923) Dreer's garden book 1923 dreersgardenbook1923henr Year: 1923 H^^^^^^^^^^HI 75 CANARY-BIRD VINE (Tropaeclum Canariense) PER PKT. 1749 A beautiful rapid growing annual climber, the charm- ing little canary-yellow blossoms l:)earing a fancied resemblance to a bird with its wings half expanded. The sprays of flowers are very artistic and keep when cuW in good condition for a week. (See cut.) Per oz., 40 cts $0 05 CANDYTUFT (IberisUmbellata) The annual Candytufts are universally known and cultivated, and considered indispensable for cutting. All the varieties look b
Dreer's garden book 1923 (1923) Dreer's garden book 1923 dreersgardenbook1923henr Year: 1923 H^^^^^^^^^^HI 75 CANARY-BIRD VINE (Tropaeclum Canariense) PER PKT. 1749 A beautiful rapid growing annual climber, the charm- ing little canary-yellow blossoms l:)earing a fancied resemblance to a bird with its wings half expanded. The sprays of flowers are very artistic and keep when cuW in good condition for a week. (See cut.) Per oz., 40 cts $0 05 CANDYTUFT (IberisUmbellata) The annual Candytufts are universally known and cultivated, and considered indispensable for cutting. All the varieties look best in beds or masses. Seed sown in autumn produce flowers early in spring; when sown in April, flowers in June; successive sowings should be made at intervals. Hardy and easy to grow. Single plants transplanted look v/ell and bloom profusely; 1 foot. 1751 Carmine. Bright carmine rose. Oz., 50 cts $0 10 1752 Crimson. Rich deep shade. Oz., 40 cts 1753 Giant Hyacinth-flowered or Improved Em- press. A wonderfully improved strain of the popular Empress Candytuft, forming much branched plants about 18 inches high, each branch terminated by an immense spike of very large individual pure white flowers. Makes a very effective white bed or border, and is invaluable for cutting. (See cut.) Per j oz., 55 cts.; oz., 60 cts 1755 White Fragrant. Small white flowers very freely produced and very sweetly scented. Oz., 40 cts 05 1757 Lavender. 40 cts Delicate shade of rosy-lavender. Oz., 1758 Rose Cardinal. Brilliant deep rosy-red; one of the most effective for bedding. Oz., 60 cts 1759 Collection. Containing a packet each of the above 6 sorts, 30 cts. 1760 Mixed. A splendid mixture con- taining all the colors. Oz., 30 cts 05 For Perennial Candytuft, see Iberis, page g'3.
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