Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: Alyssum Saxatile Compactum, on Rockery Acanthus (Bear's Breech) Mollis Latifolius. A handsome decorative plant of stately effect, with deeply-toothed, heart-shaped leaves, 2 feet long by 1 foot wide, either for planting as single specimens on the lawn or in the border, or for grouping with other plants for sub-tropical effect, producing 3 feet high spikes of curious rose-colored flowers during August and September. The orna- mentation of the Corinthian column is said to have been suggested by the
Dreer's garden book Henry Dreer's garden book / Henry A. Dreer. dreersgardenbook1931dree Year: Alyssum Saxatile Compactum, on Rockery Acanthus (Bear's Breech) Mollis Latifolius. A handsome decorative plant of stately effect, with deeply-toothed, heart-shaped leaves, 2 feet long by 1 foot wide, either for planting as single specimens on the lawn or in the border, or for grouping with other plants for sub-tropical effect, producing 3 feet high spikes of curious rose-colored flowers during August and September. The orna- mentation of the Corinthian column is said to have been suggested by the leaf of this plant. 35 cts. each; $ per doz. Achillea (Milfoil or Yarrow) Filipendulina {Fern-leaved Yarrow). A showy sort with dense heads of golden yellow flowers. 3 feet. June and July. Millefolium Roseum (Rosy Milfoil). Finely cut deep green foliage, flowers pink in dense heads; 18 inches high, and flowers all summer. Ptarmica PL PI. The Pearl. Pure white flowers borne in the greatest profusion the entire summer on strong, erect stems, 2 feet high; as a summer cut flower it is of great value. — Boule de Neige (Ball of Snow). An improvement on The Pearl; the flowers, while not quite so large, are of more perfect form, with fuller centres, which makes it appear purer in color. Rupestris. A compact low growing Alpine forming cushions of attractive silvery foliage and masses of snow white flowers in May and June. Tomentosa (Wooly Yarrow). Handsome cut foliage and bright yellow flowers in a multitude of flat heads during June; height about 12 inches. 25 cts. each; $ pe/doz.; $ per 100. Aconitum (Monkshood or Helmet Flower) Aconites form bushy clumps, and are invaluable for planting under trees or in shady or semi-shady positions. feet. August and I Fischeri. A dwarf variety growing 18 inches high, with very large pale blue flowers in September and October. *'Lycoctonum. A distinct free flowering pale yellow, blooming in June and July. 2 1 Napellus Bicolor. Large b
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