Dreer's mid-summer list 1917 (1917) Dreer's mid-summer list 1917 . dreersmidsummerl1917henr Year: 1917 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 55 SCABIOSAS. PER PKT. 3941 Caucasica {Blue Boiinet). One of the handsomest of hardy perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the blooms lasting a long time in water; lilac-blue; 3 feet. J oz., 40 cts 15 3912 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy plants 2| feet in height, and bearing on long, wiry stems beautiful, artistic, lavender-blue flowers; a fine cut flower. \ oz., 25 cts 10 SJ^IJUA^L (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides). 3981 In many respe
Dreer's mid-summer list 1917 (1917) Dreer's mid-summer list 1917 . dreersmidsummerl1917henr Year: 1917 HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—FLOWER SEEDS 55 SCABIOSAS. PER PKT. 3941 Caucasica {Blue Boiinet). One of the handsomest of hardy perennials, especially valuable for cutting, the blooms lasting a long time in water; lilac-blue; 3 feet. J oz., 40 cts 15 3912 Japonica. A variety from Japan, forming bushy plants 2| feet in height, and bearing on long, wiry stems beautiful, artistic, lavender-blue flowers; a fine cut flower. \ oz., 25 cts 10 SJ^IJUA^L (Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides). 3981 In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is certainly one of the most graceful climbers which adorns the greenhouse or conservatory; for bouquets and floral decorations it is indispen- sable. 1^ oz., 25 cts JQ STATICE (Sea Lavender). Splendid hardy perennials, either for the border or rockery, producing all summer panicles of minute flowers, which can be dried and used for winter bouquets. 3997 Latifolia. Purplish-blue flowers, illustrated on page 56 10 4000 Mixed. Containing many sorts jO SWEET ROCKET. (Hesperis.) 4278 Old-fashioned garden plant; also known as Dame's Rocket and Dame's Violet; grows from 2 to 3 feet high, and bears spikes of showy white, lilac and purple fragrant fl o w e r s. Excellent for naturalizing among shrubbery or for planting in a per- manent border; mixed colors. (See cut.) Oz., 30
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