Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: !i HARDY PERENNIAL PIANTS J, Iberis—Hardy Candytuft Iberis—Hardy Candytuft Sempervirens. Most desirable dwarf plants with ever- green foliage which is completely hidden by dense heads of pure white flowers early in the spring; 8 to 10 inches high. — Little Gem. A perfect gem of very dwarf habit, not over 6 inches high, with masses of white flowers in May. A most valuable rock plant. — Snowflake. A great variety, 6 to 8 inches high, having exceptionally large, pure white flowers borne in great
Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: !i HARDY PERENNIAL PIANTS J, Iberis—Hardy Candytuft Iberis—Hardy Candytuft Sempervirens. Most desirable dwarf plants with ever- green foliage which is completely hidden by dense heads of pure white flowers early in the spring; 8 to 10 inches high. — Little Gem. A perfect gem of very dwarf habit, not over 6 inches high, with masses of white flowers in May. A most valuable rock plant. — Snowflake. A great variety, 6 to 8 inches high, having exceptionally large, pure white flowers borne in great masses during May and June. Any oj these: 25c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Incarvillea—Hardy Gloxinia Delavayi. Large Gloxinia-like, rose-colored flowers on IS to 18 inch high stems during June and July. Succeeds either in sun or shade but should be well protected with leaves or litter during the winter. 30c each; $ per doz. Iris cristata—Crested Dwarf Iris A tiny native species growing from 4 t) 6 inches high. Delicate, richly marked pale lilac flowers late in May and June. Fine for the rockery or edge of border. 25c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Iris pumila hybrida A cross between /. pumila and /. germanica. Very showy. Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. Caerulea. Very early light blue. Cyanea. Rich violet purple. Excelsa. Good pale lemon yellow. Schneekuppe. Pure white. 25c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Iris sibirica Orientalis. Rich violet-blue; very free flowering and one of the best. Blooms in June, 3J feet. — Snow Queen. A variety of great merit. Forms an attractive plant with many snow white flowers. Perry's Blue. A comparatively new variety with very large, clear blue flowers on stout, stiff stems. A vigorous free grower and very free bloomer. One of the best for cutting. 25c each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Iris tectorum The 'Roof Iris' of Japan, grown on many thatched roofs of the cottages. A beautiful species from
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