Dreer's midsummer list 1926 (1926) Dreer's midsummer list 1926 . dreersmidsummerl1926henr Year: 1926 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPfflA—FLOWER SEEDS DictamnUS (Gas Plant) PER pKT. 2348 Fraxinella Alba. A very showy hardy border perennial, forming a bush about 2J feet in height, having fragrant foliage and spikes of curious flowers during June and July, one of the most permanent of hardy plants. Seed somewhat slow in germinating. 2 pkts., 25 cts EchitlOpS (Globe Thistle) 2404 Ritro. Striking hardy perennial plants, with -handsome silvery thistle-like foliage and fine steel-blue flowers in round hea
Dreer's midsummer list 1926 (1926) Dreer's midsummer list 1926 . dreersmidsummerl1926henr Year: 1926 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPfflA—FLOWER SEEDS DictamnUS (Gas Plant) PER pKT. 2348 Fraxinella Alba. A very showy hardy border perennial, forming a bush about 2J feet in height, having fragrant foliage and spikes of curious flowers during June and July, one of the most permanent of hardy plants. Seed somewhat slow in germinating. 2 pkts., 25 cts EchitlOpS (Globe Thistle) 2404 Ritro. Striking hardy perennial plants, with -handsome silvery thistle-like foliage and fine steel-blue flowers in round heads, which can be used for cutting. Excellent for the back of the hardy border among other tall plants. 3 to 5 feet Eupatorium (Thorough Wort) Strong-growing, hardy perennials, well suited for natural- izing, they will grow and thrive in almost any situation. 2442 Ageratoides. A very useful variety, growing 3 to 4 feet high, with dense heads of minute white flowers from August to October 2441 Praseri. A very pretty dwarf variety, producing clusters of snow-white flowers; fine for cutting and bouquets; 1| feet Gaillardia Grandiflora (Blanket Fiower) The following are among the showiest and most effective hardy perennial plants, and should find a place in every hardy border. They thrive in almost any position or soil, require little or no pro- tection and take care of themselves. They begin iiowering early, continuing a mass of bloom until frost; fine for cutting; 2 feet. 2503 Kermesina Splendens. Centre rich crimson, narrow canary-yellow border, i oz., 40 cts 2502 Compacta. A compact variety, forming bushy plants 12 to 15 inches high, and bearing its long-stemmed flowers well above the foliage. In coloring the flowers are as rich and varied as those of the tall-growing sorts. I oz., 40 cts 2505 Copper-red. A -striking new color in this popular perennial. 3 pkts., 50 cts 20 2510 Superb Mixed. Our own saving; splendid com- binations of crimson and gold in great variety. J oz., 30
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