Dreer's garden calendar : 1900 . dreersgardencale1900henr Year: 1900 FuNKiA Alba GAII^I^ARDIA. Grandiflora. Gailkrdias are among the showiest and most effective of hardy peren- nial plants; beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire season ; they will thrive in al- most any position or in any soil but respond freely to liberal feeding; being perfectly har- dy they require absolutely no protection, taking care of themselves. The flowers are large, from 2^ to 3j inches in diameter; they are produced on long stems, and are excel- lent for cutting, and of the most gor
Dreer's garden calendar : 1900 . dreersgardencale1900henr Year: 1900 FuNKiA Alba GAII^I^ARDIA. Grandiflora. Gailkrdias are among the showiest and most effective of hardy peren- nial plants; beginning to flower in June, they continue one mass of bloom the entire season ; they will thrive in al- most any position or in any soil but respond freely to liberal feeding; being perfectly har- dy they require absolutely no protection, taking care of themselves. The flowers are large, from 2^ to 3j inches in diameter; they are produced on long stems, and are excel- lent for cutting, and of the most gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark red brown, while the petals are variously marked with rings of brilliant scarlet crimson, orange and vermilion, and often a com- bination of all these colors in one flower. (See cut.) Strong clumps for immediate effect, 15 cts. each ; § per doz.; per 100. Strong young plants, which will flower freely this summer, 10 cts. each ; $ per doz.; per 100. GYPSOPHII^A (Baby's Breath). Paniculata. A beautiful old-fashioned perennial, possessing a grace not found in any other perennial, and attracting the eye of everyone. When in bloom 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 appearance. For cutting purposes it is exquisite, especially in combination with high-colored flowers, and some most lovely effects can be produced with it. 15 cts. each; $ per doz. KepenS,. An elegant trailing plant for the rockery, with clouds of small white flowers, which are deeply tinged with pink. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. HELIOPSIS. (Orange Sunflower.) Similar in general habit to HeHanthus, but commencing to flower earlier in the season; of dwarfer habit, rarely exceeding 3 feet in height; very valuable for cutting. PitclieriailUS. A desirable, hardy herbaceous plant, growing from 2 to 3 feet high, and a perpetual bloomer, beginning to flower early in the
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