Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 4 J CI3IICIFXTGA (Snake-rooti. Simplex. When first imroiluced ihis was erroneously sold under the name of Aclce^ Japonica. It is most valuable by reason of its extreme late-flowering, beginnini; in Seplemiier and attaining full perfection alioiii the middle of October, coniinuing in good condition throughout th;ii month, a time when flo\vers are scarce. Its flowering stems are from 2i In 3 feet high,, terminated willi a dense spike of white flowers, which, when cut, last in perfection a long time. (See c
Dreer's garden book 1906 Dreer's garden book : 1906 dreersgardenbook1906henr Year: 1906 4 J CI3IICIFXTGA (Snake-rooti. Simplex. When first imroiluced ihis was erroneously sold under the name of Aclce^ Japonica. It is most valuable by reason of its extreme late-flowering, beginnini; in Seplemiier and attaining full perfection alioiii the middle of October, coniinuing in good condition throughout th;ii month, a time when flo\vers are scarce. Its flowering stems are from 2i In 3 feet high,, terminated willi a dense spike of white flowers, which, when cut, last in perfection a long time. (See cut.) 50 cts. ench ; $ per doz. Acerinum, or JaponiCUm A pretty Japanese variety, with slender, erect si ems, about 2i feet high, of white flowers ; .-iugust and September; excellent for cutting. Dahurica. Grows SJ feet high, with large cylindrical spikes of creamy- white flowers in September. Racemosa. A handsome native species that grows from 4 to 6 feet high, bearing in July and August spikes of pure white flowers often 2 feet long, well suited for planting at the back of the border or for naturalizing at the edge of woods. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz., except where noted. Set of 4 varieties for $ SHRUBBY This type of Clematis is de.«erving of the greatest popularity, and should be in every collection. They form erect bushes 2 to 3 feet high, and dur- tng their long period of bloom are very attractive. Oavidiana. A most desirable variety, with fresh bright green foliage and tubular bell-shaped flowers of deep lavender blue during August and September, deliciously fragrant. (See cut.) Heracleaefolia. Of same general habit as above, but with lighter-colored flowers. Integrifolia. Produces attrac- tive, large deep blue flowers in great profusion during July and August. i^ecta. Another fine variety,with handsome pure white flowers in very large, showy clusters during June and July; very effective. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. (J'or Ciimbii
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