Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 168 lUEHRTADREtR -PHIIAD^LPHIAI^A-^HARDY PEREhhIAL mm GUNNERA. rianicata. Probablj' the noblest of all haidy perennial decorative foliage plants, with leaves which, under favorable conditions, frequently measure 5 to 10 feet across, a well-grown plant attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diameter; but to produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal treatment. Very rich, deep, moist soil is indispensable. Full exposure to the sun is advisable, but they should be sheltered from severe
Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 168 lUEHRTADREtR -PHIIAD^LPHIAI^A-^HARDY PEREhhIAL mm GUNNERA. rianicata. Probablj' the noblest of all haidy perennial decorative foliage plants, with leaves which, under favorable conditions, frequently measure 5 to 10 feet across, a well-grown plant attaining a height of 5 feet by 15 to 20 feet in diameter; but to produce a satisfactory growth it must receive liberal treatment. Very rich, deep, moist soil is indispensable. Full exposure to the sun is advisable, but they should be sheltered from severe winds and must never suffer for the want of water. Ample protection should be provided in winter by a liberal covering of leaves. $ each. GYPSOPHII^A (Baby's Breath). Acutifolia. A strong-growing kind, attaining a height of 3 to 4 feet, with laree panicles of small white flowers in July. Paniculata, A beautiful old-fashioned plant, possessing a grace not found in any otiier perennial, and attracting the eye of everyone. When in bloom during August and September, 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 appear- ance. For cutting purposes it is exquisite, especially in combination with high- colored flowers, and some most lovely effects can be produced with it. (See cut.) Repens Monstrosa. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small white flowers, which are deeply tinged with pink. Stevenii. Grows about 2 feet high, of bushy, spreading habit ; very choice white flowers in June and July- 3 5 Cts. each ; $ per doz. Set of 4 varieties, 50 cts. ^Christmas ) Most valuable hardy plants on account of yielding with utmost freedom, at a sea- son when flowers are scarce, their beau- tiful large—two or three inches across— blossoms. They succeed in any ordinary garden soil, but respond to any extra care which may be given them. They pre- fer a shelt
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