Dreer's garden book 1918 (1918) Dreer's garden book 1918 dreersgardenbook1918henr Year: 1918 Aquilegia, or Columbine ARTEMISIA LACTIFLORA Unlike the other varieties offered, which are grown for their foliage, this compara- tively new introduction from China is a most effective flowering plant, with erect stems 3£ to 4j feet high, clothed with elegantly-cut dark green foliage and termin- ated by panicles of Hawthorn-scented creamy-white Spiraea-like light and graceful flowers. It is at its best from the latter part of August to the end of September, and is particularly valuable on this account
Dreer's garden book 1918 (1918) Dreer's garden book 1918 dreersgardenbook1918henr Year: 1918 Aquilegia, or Columbine ARTEMISIA LACTIFLORA Unlike the other varieties offered, which are grown for their foliage, this compara- tively new introduction from China is a most effective flowering plant, with erect stems 3£ to 4j feet high, clothed with elegantly-cut dark green foliage and termin- ated by panicles of Hawthorn-scented creamy-white Spiraea-like light and graceful flowers. It is at its best from the latter part of August to the end of September, and is particularly valuable on this account; being unlike any other plant in bloom at that time. (See cut.) 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. ; $ per 100. ARTEMISIA A most useful class of plants, either for the border or for filling in within the shrubbery. With the exception of the new variety Lactiflora they are not remarkable for their flowers ; the foliage of the sorts offered is very ornamental. All the varieties offered stand cutting down to 5 or 6 inches when used in carpet or ribbon bedding. Abrotanum (Old Man, or Southern-wood). Dark green, finely cut foliage, with pleasant aromatic odor ; 2 feet. Pedemontana. A handsome variety with finely cut silvery foliage. Stelleriana ( Old Woman). Deeply-cut silvery foliage ; much used in carpet bedding ; 18 inches. 20 cts. each ; $ per doz.; $ per 100. Artemisia Lactiflora NOTE.—All Bulbs. Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent* to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west cf the Mississippi River.
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