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Title: Dreer's garden book 1939 : 101 years of Dreer quality seeds plants bulbs
Identifier: dreersgardenbook1939henr (find matches)
Year: 1939 (1930s)
Authors: Henry A. Dreer (Firm); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Fruit Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Henry A. Dreer
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Dreer's Reliable FLOWER SEEDS Antirrhinum ® The Popular Snapdragons Snapdragons are great favorites. They are easily grown from seed blooming con- tinuously throughout the summer and fall. If protected during the winter, midsummer sowings will produce particularly fine flowers during the following spring. Just cover them with a bottomless box and a pane of glass over the top. The germination of Snap- dragon seed has proved to be easiest if finely sifted coal ashes are used as a seed bed. Prepare your seed pan in the usual way and add a layer of finely sifted coal ashes ? inch deep on the top. Sow the seed thinly on top of the ashes and water carefully. Keep moderately moist in a fairly warm place until the seedlings appear. Six Rustproof Maximum Varieties The development of these new Rustproof Snapdragons is one of the greatest accomplishments ever made by plant breeders. It is possible now to have them grow to perfection even where the old strain has proved a complete failure due to rust infection. These new Maximum varieties grow about 3 feet in height and bear an abundance of long, strong flower stems set with giant blooms of perfect form. As they are highly rustproof, success with them is most certain. Super Majestic Snapdragon Rust-Resistant Super Majestic These rust-resistant varieties are the latest and most important development in Snapdragons. They grow into magnificent well-branched plants which are as fine for garden display as they are for cutting. Their rust-resistant quality is another very important feature in all sections where this disease has been more or less prevalent. 1171 Autumn Glow. Varying old rose shades suffused with amber and en- hanced by a golden lip. 1173 Orange Shades. Exceptionally rich, combining rose with a generous cast of tangerine and orange. 1175 Rose Sensation. An exquisite flower and superb color—rich lively Begonia rose. 1177 Royal Crimson. Magnificent shades of crimson, garnet, and ruby — gives a glorious effect. 1178 Silver Pink. Elegantly formed blooms of a lovely deep pink, with white blotch. Any of the above: Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 7Sc. 4712 Collection of 5 Super Majestic Snapdragons One packet each of these out- _« standing'5 colors, value $1.00, for • 3C» 1179 Superb Mixed. An exquisite blend. Pkt. 20c; special pkt. 50c-. i oz. 75c. 1187 Alaska. A very lovely variety with magnificent and stately spikes closely set with mammoth white blooms. Pro- duces from 12 to 14 spikes to each plant. 1189 Campfire. A really marvelous new variety with gorgeous blooms of a pure luminous scarlet enhanced by a bright golden yellow lip. Produces 15 to 18 spikes per plant. 1193 Copper King. A marvelous blend of copper shades ranging from light coppery gold to deep rich velvety coppery orange. Has 12 to 16 spikes per plant. 1195 Crimson. Outstanding not only for its pure crimson flowers but also for the rich green foliage and dark plum-colored stems. Very vigorous and free flowering. 1197 Loveliness. Pure soft rose-pink flowers of splendid form and extra- large size. Gives a marvelous dis- play with 12 to 16 spikes produced to a plant. 1199 Yellow Giant. The glistening deep yellow flowers give a splendid effect. They are very large and beauti- fully arranged on a fine strong spike. 12 to 14 spikes per plant. Any of the above: Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 60c. SPECIAL COLLECTION OFFER 4718 Collection of 6 Beautiful Maximum Snapdragons. One packet each of the 6 Rustproof kinds, value 90c, for 60c. 1200 Maximum Mixed. A very fine mixture. Pkt. 15c; special pkt. 50c; J oz. 75c. Rustproof Giant Majus grandiflorum 1185 Mixed. This excellent mixture contains many beautiful new shades and the rust- resistant quality of this strain should prove a decided advantage to aU gardeners. The bushy plants grow 2 feet high. Pkt. ISc; special pkt. 60c. Large-Flowering Half-Dv\rarf Sorts For garden display as well as for cutting these Large-Flowering Half- Dwarf sorts have become great favorites. The plants grow about 18 inches high and produce their flowers on stems which are long enough to make this type valuable for cutting. Blooms continuously throughout the summer and faO. 1151 Amber Queen. An unusual color representing a lovely amber tone suf- fused with chamois. Most exquisite. 1153 Empress. Rich velvety crimson flowers on vigorous well-branched plants. 1155 Flame. Well named for its scintil- lating fiery orange-scarlet blooms. Has the brilliance of a flame. 1157 Gloria. Glittering deep rose flowers massed on a solid spike. 1159 Golden Queen. Brilliant yellow blooms on a solid spike. 1163 Pink Perfection. Bright hermosa pink attractively suffused with salmon. 1165 Prima Donna. Rich terra-cotta pink enhanced by a white tube. 1167 Purity. Splendid pure white florets on a stocky spike. 1169 Silvery Pink. Soft pearly pink. Any of tlie above: Pkt. 10c; special pkt. 40c. 4714 Nine Lovely Half-Dwarf Snapdragons One packet each of the nine showy, colorful varieties, value 90c, for 70c» 1170 Dreer's Choicest Mixed. Contains all colors. Pkt. 10c; J oz. 40c; oz. $1.25. All Flower Seeds are sent POSTPAID 11

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