THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



shade, but should be covered in winter. 

 Blooms in July and August. A very attrac- 

 tive new perennial. The rose-pink flowers 

 grow in clusters and last a long time. 



IRIS. 2 to 3 

 feet. Plant all 

 Iris in the fall, 

 in rich, well- 

 drained beds. 

 They should be 

 well mulched in 

 summer and 

 kept wet. In 

 winter it is wise 

 to use a slight 

 covering. 



I. K^MPFERI 



Japanese iris (Japanese Iris). 



Blooms from the middle of June, for six 

 weeks. One of the most wonderful of all gar- 

 den flowers, and one which should never be 

 omitted under any conditions. The great single 

 and double flowers are white, violet, purple 



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