Dreer's garden book 1920 (1920) Dreer's garden book 1920 dreersgardenbook1920henr_0 Year: 1920 PHLOX ARENDSI A new race of Hardy Phiox which originated through the successful crossing of the early flowering popular Phlox Divaricata Canadensis with the showy hardy varieties of Phlox Decussata. The plants are of vigorous branching habit, growing according to the variety, from 12 to 24 high. Coming into flower during the latter part of May, they continue in good condition for nearly two months, producing a mass of flowers un- known in other types of Phlox. Amanda. The dwarfest of the coll
Dreer's garden book 1920 (1920) Dreer's garden book 1920 dreersgardenbook1920henr_0 Year: 1920 PHLOX ARENDSI A new race of Hardy Phiox which originated through the successful crossing of the early flowering popular Phlox Divaricata Canadensis with the showy hardy varieties of Phlox Decussata. The plants are of vigorous branching habit, growing according to the variety, from 12 to 24 high. Coming into flower during the latter part of May, they continue in good condition for nearly two months, producing a mass of flowers un- known in other types of Phlox. Amanda. The dwarfest of the collection, growing but 12 inches high, very bushy, flowers delicate lilac with deeper centre. Elizabeth. White, reverse of petals lilac; plants of strong branching habit; 18 inches. Kathe. Stems loosely branched, about 20 inches high; flowers purpiish- rose with a dark eye surrounded by a lighter halo. Louise. A strong-growing variety about 2 feet high; light lilac floueis with a carmine eye. Price. 35 cts. each; $3-50 per doz. 25. One each of the 4 varieties for Early Flowering Hardy Phlox Miss Eingard rr.,. j , . . . Phlox Subulata (Moss Pink) 1 his 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, and is always attractive. 25 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. VARIOUS PHLOXES The following species and varieties are quite unlike the large-flower- ing Phloxes offered on page 189, but are very pretty and useful plants in the hardy garden. Amcena. This is one of the best varieties 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; $ per doz.; § per 100. Divaricata Canadensis. One of our native species, which is wonhy of extensive planting, commencing to bloom early in April, and con- tinuing through May, with large, fragrant lavender flowers on stems 10 inche
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