Dreer's garden calendar : 1889 . dreersgardencale1889henr Year: 1889 HOLLYHOCKS. Few hardy plants combine as manv good qualities, lend themselves as readily to varieduses, or are as free from disease as the Hollyhock. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or for interspersing among shrubbery, they are invaluable. The flowers, which are as elegant in shape as a Camelliii, form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of yellow, crimson, rose, pink, orange, white, etc. It is not surprising that this old favorite should again become popular; for, by careful selection, the flowers have be
Dreer's garden calendar : 1889 . dreersgardencale1889henr Year: 1889 HOLLYHOCKS. Few hardy plants combine as manv good qualities, lend themselves as readily to varieduses, or are as free from disease as the Hollyhock. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or for interspersing among shrubbery, they are invaluable. The flowers, which are as elegant in shape as a Camelliii, form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of yellow, crimson, rose, pink, orange, white, etc. It is not surprising that this old favorite should again become popular; for, by careful selection, the flowers have been so much improved, that they are marvels of beauty and elegance. The Ho'llyhock requires a rich, deep soil, well drained, and will repay in quantity and elegance of bloom any e.\tra care. A slight protection during winter will be beneficial. We make a specialty of Hollyhocks, and offer them in the best possible condition for immediate or permanent effect. Separate Colors. White, Rose, Blush, Fink, Yellow, Crimson, Maroon, Salmon, Scarlet, Cardinal, Black, Purple. Young plants 15 cts. each ; $ per dozen. Strong plants 25 cts. each ; $2,50 per doz. Mixed Colors. Young plants 10 cts. each â $ per doz. HELIOTROPE, Chieftain. Lilac, large truss. Grandiflornni. Pale lilac. Mad. de Blonay. Large truss, nearly pure white. Mrs. D. Woods. Deep violet-purple; very free and desirable sort: trusses large. Queen of the Violets. Of the deepest violet-purple, with large, almost pure white eye and very fragrant. The plant is of vigorous habit and very floriferous. 15 cts. each ; $ per doz.; set of 5, 60 cts. CHINESE HIBISCUS. Small shrubs, blooming freely during the summer months, and fine for garden decoration. They are equally desirable for winter blooming. Aurantiaca plena. Double salmon. Grandifloia. Large rose. liUtea plena. Double yellow. Miniatus semi-plena. The finest and most bril- liant, semi-double vermilion scarlet flowers, 4 inches in diameter. Schizopetalns. Flowers
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