. Dreer's Long-spurred Aquilegia or Columbine Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) One of the most valuable flowers which can readily be grown from seed. We offer three distinct types, the large-fiowerinK, tall- growing or giant, the equally large-flowered, half dwarf variety, and the new maximum variety. In our trials the seeds sown out of doors the first week of May came into bloom early in July, re- maining in full flower until November. We have made exhaustive tests of scores of varieties, and offer the following as being the best in their respective colors. Large-Flowering Giant Sorts A splendid stra
. Dreer's Long-spurred Aquilegia or Columbine Antirrhinum (Snapdragon) One of the most valuable flowers which can readily be grown from seed. We offer three distinct types, the large-fiowerinK, tall- growing or giant, the equally large-flowered, half dwarf variety, and the new maximum variety. In our trials the seeds sown out of doors the first week of May came into bloom early in July, re- maining in full flower until November. We have made exhaustive tests of scores of varieties, and offer the following as being the best in their respective colors. Large-Flowering Giant Sorts A splendid strain growing about 30 inches with long spikes of very large, individual flowers. per pkt. 1181 Crimson King. Rich velvety garnet crimson. .. SO 10 1183 Golden King. Rich yellow 1182 Fire King. Brilliant orange scarlet 1184 Cardinal. Dazzling scarlet , 1185 Queen Victoria. Purest white 1186 Rose King. Soft silvery rose 1189 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 6 sorts, 50 cts. 1190 Finest Mixed. All colors, i oz., 30 cts.; oz., Large-Flowering Half-dwarf Sorts A splendid type, growing about 18 inches high, the best for bed- ding purposes. 1161 Empress. Rich velvety dark crimson $0 10 1164 Golden Queen. Rich yellow 10 1165 Flame. Brilliant fiery scarlet 10 1167 Prima Donna. Amber overlaid chamois, effect apricot pink 1168 Purity. Snowy white 1171 Silver Pink. Soft pearly pink 1179 Collection of a pkt. each of the above 6 sorts, 50 cts. 1180 Choice Mixed. All colors, J oz., 40 cts.; oz., $ Maximum or Super-Giant Sorts A new strain of tall strong growth producing long spikes of gigantic flowers; 3 feet. 1151 Appleblossom. Soft appleblossom-pink 1152 Canary Bird. Canary yellow with deeper yellow lip 1153 Copper King. Bronzy copper color 1154 Old Gold. Rose on yellow ground 1155 Snowflake. Dazzling white 1156 The Rose. Rich rose-pink 1159 Collection containing a packet each of the 6 sorts, $ 1160 Super-giant Mixed. All colors, 15 cts. per pkt.; I oz., 60 cts. Aquilegia
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