Dreer's garden book 1931 (1931) Dreer's garden book 1931 dreersgardenbook1931henr Year: 1931 188 Jil^AgRlKroMJtmMlliJfel^iikte^^ Lysimachia Clethroides Lychnis (Campion, Lamp Flower, etc.) Of the easiest culture, thriving in any soil, and this, in addition to their bright- ness has brought them into high favor with lovers of hardy plants. Chalcedonica {Jerusalem Cross). A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant orange-scarlet in June and July; grows 2 to 3 feet high. —Alba. A white-flowered form of above. Haageana. BriUiant orange-scarlet flowers in May and June, 12 inches. Viscaria Splen
Dreer's garden book 1931 (1931) Dreer's garden book 1931 dreersgardenbook1931henr Year: 1931 188 Jil^AgRlKroMJtmMlliJfel^iikte^^ Lysimachia Clethroides Lychnis (Campion, Lamp Flower, etc.) Of the easiest culture, thriving in any soil, and this, in addition to their bright- ness has brought them into high favor with lovers of hardy plants. Chalcedonica {Jerusalem Cross). A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant orange-scarlet in June and July; grows 2 to 3 feet high. —Alba. A white-flowered form of above. Haageana. BriUiant orange-scarlet flowers in May and June, 12 inches. Viscaria Splendens. Forms a dense tuft of evergreen foliage, and in June sends up spikes of handsome, double, deep red, fragrant flowers, 1 foot. Price. 25 cts. each; per doz.; § per 100. Set of 4 varieties for 90 cts. Lysimachia Clethroides (Goose-neck, Loose-strife). A line hardy variety about 2 feet high, long, dense, recurved spikes of pure white flowers from July to September. 35 cts. each; per doz. Fortunei. A neat looking plant grow- ing 18 inches high with dense upriglit spikes of white flowers in August. The foliage turns to an attractive brilliant bronzy red in early autumn. 35 cts. each; $ per doz. Nummularia {Creeping Jenny, or Money-wort). Valuable for planting under trees or shrubs where grass will not grow quickly forming a dense carpet. Flowers yellow. 25 cts. each; per doz.; $ per 100. Lythrum Roseum Superbum {Rose Loosestrife). A strong-growing plant, 3 to 4 feet high, thriving in almost any position, producing large spikes of rose-colored flowers from July to September. 30 cts. each; per doz.; $ per 100. Mazus Reptans. A dainty and interesting Alpine creeper for a semi- shaded position in the rockery. Covered during Maj' and June with white and purple Lobelia-like flowers; 4 inches. 35 cts. each; per doz. Mertensia (Blue Beiis) Virginica. An early spring-flowering plant, growing about 1 to 1| feet high, with drooping pani
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