Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 Ij^iWl-'U.'lM J.l-Li,Nl. UM. '^^ M£ iDeuixi.a LKKNA'iA Rosea Plena (offered on next page). nus Florida ( White-flowering Dogwood). An ornamental, spreading, irregularly-shaped tree, producing large white flowers in spring and rich crimson foliage in autumn. Plants 4 to 5 feet ligh. 50 cts. --^ Rubra [Red-Jlowering Dogwood). A rare variety, similar to the common type except in color of the flowers, which are rich rosy-red. The two varieties make a fine contrast. Plants 3 to.4 feet high. $1.00
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Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book Dreer's 1838 1908 garden book dreers18381908ga1908henr Year: 1908 Ij^iWl-'U.'lM J.l-Li, Nl._UM. '^^ M£ iDeuixi.a LKKNA'iA Rosea Plena (offered on next page). nus Florida ( White-flowering Dogwood). An ornamental, spreading, irregularly-shaped tree, producing large white flowers in spring and rich crimson foliage in autumn. Plants 4 to 5 feet ligh. 50 cts. --^ Rubra [Red-Jlowering Dogwood). A rare variety, similar to the common type except in color of the flowers, which are rich rosy-red. The two varieties make a fine contrast. Plants 3 to.4 feet high. $1.00 each. Sanguinea {Red-twigged Dogwood). A strong- growing bush, with crimson-colored branches; especially attractive in winter. 25 cts. each. Clethra Alnif per B'.i-.!i). ^aSCula [Cornelian Cherry). A small tree-like Shrub, producing early in spring, before the leaves appear, clusters of bright yellow flowers, which are followed by red edible berries. 25 cts. each. -1 Variegata Elegans. A splendid variegated form with silver and green foliage ; succeeds in full sunshine. 50 cts. each. — SerJcea. A reddish-stemmed variety, corymbs of white flowers late in June, followed by pretty blue berries in Octo- ber. 25 cts. each. — Spaethii Aurea. A very pretty golden variegated variety. 25 cts. each. Daphne Cneorum {Garland Flower). A pretty dwarf, spreading Shrub, 6 to 8 inches high, especially suited for planting on rockeries, producing beautiful bright pink sweet- scented flowers early in May. 50 cts. each. Desmodium Penduliflorum. A shrub-like plant which dies to the ground in winter, but comes up vigorously in spring, throwing up shoots 3 to 4 feet high, which bear dur- ing September attractive sprays of bright rose colored flow- ers. 25 cts. each. - Japonicum. An elegant white-flowering variety, produc- ing during September and October masses of pure white pea- shaped flowers. (See cut.) 50 cts. each. Books on landscape work, the planting of Shrubs, etc., are offered on page 2