Dreer's garden book 1916 (1916) Dreer's garden book 1916 dreersgardenbook1916henr Year: 1916 -HEHRYA DREER^H»LADELPHIA 4^A W HARDY PEREHMAL PLANTS 207 CARYOPTERIS. Mastacanthus (Blue Spircea). A handsome hardy perennial; grows about 3 feet high and produces rich lavender-blue flowers in great profusion the whole length of its branches. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture; blooming continu- ously from early in September until cut by frost. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. t ASSlA (American Senna). Marilandlca. A plant growing from three to four feet high,
Dreer's garden book 1916 (1916) Dreer's garden book 1916 dreersgardenbook1916henr Year: 1916 -HEHRYA DREER^H»LADELPHIA 4^A W HARDY PEREHMAL PLANTS 207 CARYOPTERIS. Mastacanthus (Blue Spircea). A handsome hardy perennial; grows about 3 feet high and produces rich lavender-blue flowers in great profusion the whole length of its branches. A valuable plant either for bedding or pot culture; blooming continu- ously from early in September until cut by frost. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. t ASSlA (American Senna). Marilandlca. A plant growing from three to four feet high, bushy, with large pani- cles of bright yellow, curiously-shaped flowers in abundant axillary clusters from July to August. The beautiful pinnate light-green foliage is very pleasing. A very de- sirable plant. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. CENTAUREA (Hardheads, or Knapweed). Of easy culture, delighting in an open, sunny position, producing a wealth of bloom, which not only makes a fine display in the border, but is excellent for cutting. rl i r t a nigra varlegata ( Vuriegated ButtonWeed). Variegated green and gold foliage, and during July and August purple flowers; 2 feet. Dealbata. Distinct bright rose-colored flowers; July to September; 18 inches. Macrocephala. Very large t h i s t 1 e-like golden-yellow flowers; useful for cutting and showy in the border; July and August; 3J feet. Montana (Perennial Com Flower). Grows 2 feet high, bearing large violet-blue flow- ers from July to September. — alba. Large white variety of the above. 15 cts. each; $ per doz. Set of 5 sorts, 65 cts.
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