Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 \Jl231 \ 11232 King iijffered on page 83). jTOTIS. pki; pkt. 1216 GrandiS. A remarkably handsome annual from Southwest Africa. Il forms much-branched bushes 2 to 3 feet hii;h; its flowers are large and sho«y, being pure white on the upner surface, embellished with yellow zone, the reverse of petals paie lilac- blue; altogether a lovely flower; of the easiest cul- ture, and flowering from early summer until late fall. (See cut.) |,25cts 10^ AR^HRIA (Sea Pink, Cushion Pink,
Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 \Jl231 \ 11232 King iijffered on page 83). jTOTIS. pki; pkt. 1216 GrandiS. A remarkably handsome annual from Southwest Africa. Il forms much-branched bushes 2 to 3 feet hii;h; its flowers are large and sho«y, being pure white on the upner surface, embellished with yellow zone, the reverse of petals paie lilac- blue; altogether a lovely flower; of the easiest cul- ture, and flowering from early summer until late fall. (See cut.) |,25cts 10^ AR^HRIA (Sea Pink, Cushion Pink, or Thrift). 1221 Formosa. A very pretty edging plant, bearing large lufls of rosy-puiU flowers ; hardy perennial. J oz., 25 cts 10 ASPARAGUS. PlumOSUS Nanus. This graceful climbing Asparagus has foli- age finer than that of the most delicate fern, and will last for weeks after being cut. It is an excellent house plant, succeeding under almost any conditions. $ per 100 -25 Sprengeri {Emerald Feathei-). One of the best plants to grow in suspended baskets, for greenhouse or for outdoors in the sum- mer. The fronds frequently grow 4 feet long, and are now con- sidered indispensable in all fine decorations. 50 els. per lOj seeds. 10 , 1241 Odorata {Sweet Woodruff). An old-fashioned favorite, grown for its fragrant leaves and stems, which have an odor not unlike new-mown hay, and are used for putting among clothes, etc.; also used in Germany to flavor the 'Maitrank,'' or May wine; best grown among sltrubbery, woods, or in other semi-shaded positions where it can remain undisturbed ; flowers white. \ oz., 25 . 5 1242 Azurea SetOSa. -A. splendid annual variety of easiest culture; grows about 9 inches high and covered throughout the summer with light lavender-blue fragrant flowers ; excellent for cutting, and makes a splendid blue line. 30 cts 5 ASTII^BE. 1496 Davidii. A new hardy perennial, of strong growth, with elegant foliage, and sending up gracef
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