. Dreer's midsummer list 1931 . RxJDBECKiA PtjRPUREA (Giant Purple Cone-Flower) 3930 Sclarea. A beautiful and effective hardy biennial variety, grow- ing 3 to 4 feet high with immense loosely arranged spikes of at- tractive old rose shading to white floral leaves, produced through July and August. J oz., 50 cts 15 3931 Pattens {Blue Sage). In color this is as blue as the "Scarlet Sage" is red; unlike the latter, however, it is not useful for bedding, but it is a beautiful plant for the border or greenhouse; tender peren- nials, hardy with protection; 2 feet. Special pkt., 25 Sc
. Dreer's midsummer list 1931 . RxJDBECKiA PtjRPUREA (Giant Purple Cone-Flower) 3930 Sclarea. A beautiful and effective hardy biennial variety, grow- ing 3 to 4 feet high with immense loosely arranged spikes of at- tractive old rose shading to white floral leaves, produced through July and August. J oz., 50 cts 15 3931 Pattens {Blue Sage). In color this is as blue as the "Scarlet Sage" is red; unlike the latter, however, it is not useful for bedding, but it is a beautiful plant for the border or greenhouse; tender peren- nials, hardy with protection; 2 feet. Special pkt., 25 SchizanthUS (ButterSy or Fringe Flower) One of the airiest and daintiest flowers imaginable. Comes into bloom in a few weeks from sowing. The florescence is such as to completely obscure the foliage, making the plant a veritable pyramid of the most delicate and charm- ing bloom. The Schizanthus make admirable pot plants for the house in late â winter and early spring. For this purpose sow in the autumn. 3967 Dwarf Large-flowered Mixed. Forming compact pyramidal plants a foot high, literally covered with large, beautiful, orchid- like flowers in a bewildering range of color. J oz., 40 cts SO la 3968 Wisetonensis. A variety largely used as a pot plant for the _ house or 'conservatory. It is remarkably free-flowering, and presents a beautiful appearance wnth its myriads of blooms, the ground color of which is white, dotted with delicate rose, i oz., 50 cts IS 3970 Mixed. A splendid mixture of the regular type, which forms pretty plants 18 inches high, i oz., 25 cts 10 The Book of Perennials (Hottes). Devoted to the growing of hardy perennial plants. $ per copy, postpaid
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