Dreer's mid-summer list 1919 (1919) Dreer's mid-summer list 1919 . dreersmidsummerl1919henr Year: 1919 Gaillardia Grandiflora GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about 2 feet high and succeeding in anj' soil in a sunny position; beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark-red brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant crimson, or- ange and vermilion, and often a combination of all in one flower; excellent for cutting. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. ; $
Dreer's mid-summer list 1919 (1919) Dreer's mid-summer list 1919 . dreersmidsummerl1919henr Year: 1919 Gaillardia Grandiflora GAILLARDIA (Blanket Flower) Grandiflora. One of the showiest hardy plants, growing about 2 feet high and succeeding in anj' soil in a sunny position; beginning to flower in June, they continue the entire season. The large flowers are of gorgeous coloring. The centre is dark-red brown, while the petals are marked with rings of brilliant crimson, or- ange and vermilion, and often a combination of all in one flower; excellent for cutting. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. ; $ per 100. GERANIUM (Crane's Bill) Sanguineum. A desirable plant; with pretty cut foliage and bright crimson flowers; blooms the entire season ; 18 inches. — Album. Pure white variety of above. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. GEUM (Avens) Pretty border plants, growing about 15 inches high; and produc- ing showy, bright-colored flowers from May to Tuly. Coccineum. Brilliant scarlet flowers. Heldreichi. Rich orange-colored flowers; very free. Mrs. Bradshaw. Large double brilliant scarlet; in flower through- out the entire summer. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. ; $ per 100. HARDY ORNAMENTAL GRASSES Elymus Glaucus (Blue Lyme Grass). A handsome Grass, with narrow glaucous silverj' foliage; well adapted for the border or the edge of beds containing taller sorts ; 2 feet. 35 cts. each; $ per doz. Festuca Glauca (Blue Fescue). A pretty dwarf tufted Grass, with glaucous foliage ; 8 to 10 inches. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. ; $ per 100. CHOICE HARDY FERNS Suitable positions for Hardj' Ferns are to be found in almost every garden. With few exceptions they do best in a shady or semi-shady position in rich well-drained soil, where they can be liberally supplied with water dur- ing dry weather. Where the soil is stiff or clayej-, incor- porate a liberal quantity of leaf-mould, peat or other loose material to make it friable. We give after each variety the average height of
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