Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 206 UMADRKR-PHILADtLPtilAm wkm \>mm\ki PbAHii RODGKRSIA. Podophylla A staiely plant, both in foliage and flower; in rich, deep soil in a sunny situation, and liberally suppiietl with water, produces five lobed leaves, 2i to 3 feet in diameter, at first bright green, changing to a rnctallic- brown hue ; flowers white, not unlike a Spiraea, and borne m large, fluffy, feathery sprays in midsummer. 25 cts. each; |>er doz. IIOMNEYA (California Tree or Matilija PoppyV COUlteri.
Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 206 UMADRKR-PHILADtLPtilAm wkm \>mm\ki PbAHii RODGKRSIA. Podophylla A staiely plant, both in foliage and flower; in rich, deep soil in a sunny situation, and liberally suppiietl with water, produces five lobed leaves, 2i to 3 feet in diameter, at first bright green, changing to a rnctallic- brown hue ; flowers white, not unlike a Spiraea, and borne m large, fluffy, feathery sprays in midsummer. 25 cts. each; |>er doz. IIOMNEYA (California Tree or Matilija PoppyV COUlteri. Everyone who has traveled in California is familiar with thi< beautiful Pojipy. While hardy as far north as Philadelphia, it should be planted in a well-drained, shelter ed position. It grows 5 to 6 feet high, and frequently has from 12 to 15 expanded flowers on a single shoot at one time. The flowers are white, 6 iiiches and over across,, delicate and transparent, yet enduring in a good state for several days; delightfully fragrant. (See cut.) 75 cts. each. SAL,'VIA (Meadow 'Sage). Argentea, Grown for its large, ornamental, silvery-white foliage ; flowers white ; in June ; 2 feet. Azurea grandiflora. A Rocky Mountain species,, grows 2: to 3 feet high, producing during August and September pretty sky-blue flowers in the greatest profusion. Pratensis. Showy spikes, 2 to 3 feet high, of deep blue flowers, from June to September. Sclarea. An interesting variety ; flowers pale purple; lower lip white ; June and July ; 3 feet. 15 cts. each ; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Set of 4 soils for 50 cts. SANTOLrlNA (Lavender Cotton) Chamaecyparlssus. A dwaif evergreen perennial with delicate silvery-white foliage; useful as a rock or border plant, also largely used in carpet bedding. Incana. A variety of the above, with denser, shorter foliage. 10 cts each ; $ per doz.; $6 00 per \ RuDBECKl \ PuRi'UKEA (Giant PurplL- Cone-fluwer). ' ROSMARINUS (Koseniary).. Officinalis. An o
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