Dreer's garden book seventy-third Dreer's garden book : seventy-third annual edition 1911 dreersgardenbook1911henr Year: 1911 Goldtn Salvia, Canary Bird. PRDIIXA OBCOMCA GIGANTEA. This, the finest of the Obconica type yet introduced, is the result of a cross between P, obconica grandijlora and P. megasafoliaj of strong, vigorous growth, with extra large individual flowers and flower heads, borne on extremely strong stems, and make handsome specimens for window garden and conservatory decoration, and is a splendid cut flower. We offer same as follows: 3811 Gigantea Kermesina. Kich crimson. 2
Dreer's garden book seventy-third Dreer's garden book : seventy-third annual edition 1911 dreersgardenbook1911henr Year: 1911 Goldtn Salvia, Canary Bird. PRDIIXA OBCOMCA GIGANTEA. This, the finest of the Obconica type yet introduced, is the result of a cross between P, obconica grandijlora and P. megasafoliaj of strong, vigorous growth, with extra large individual flowers and flower heads, borne on extremely strong stems, and make handsome specimens for window garden and conservatory decoration, and is a splendid cut flower. We offer same as follows: 3811 Gigantea Kermesina. Kich crimson. 25 cts. per pkt, 3812 — Rosea. Pure rose color. 25 cts. per pkt. 3815 — Mixed. All colors, from pale lilac to crimson. 20 cts. per pkt. New Golden Salvia ' CANARY BIRD.' (Salvia Splendcns Aurea.) 3936 A novel variety of the popular Scarlet Sage, producing good spikes of clear yellow flowers, which contrast nicely with the dark green of the foliage, and a splendid companion to the many scarlet varieties. 25 cts. per pkt.; 5 pkts., $ DWARF EARLY-FLOWERING SCARLET SAGE ZURICH. 3937 This valuable variety has been given a thorough trial, and proved itself to be a real improvement on existing sorts, being the earliest of all to flower, beginning in June and continuing without interruption utitil frost. It is of dwarf, compact habit, rarely more than 18 inches high, and is as free-flowering as any of the taller, later flower- ing sorts. 20 cts. per pkt.; ]} oz., 75 cts. SOLANUM CAPSICASTRUJI 'ERA DIAAOLO.' 3992 A new variety of the well-known Jerusalem or Coral Cherry, of close, compact growth, with foliage somewhat smaller and lighter green than the type. The small, bright scarlet fruits are produced in lavish profusion, and as they remain on the plant a long time it makes a beautiful decorative pot plant through the winter months. 20 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. New Stokesias or Cornflower Asters. 4060 The blue Stokesia Cyanea, although a native of the United States, was
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