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six or seven feet tall, and when it is covered with a 

 great mass of white blossoms like lilies, it is one of 

 the most imposing flowers we have. Both have ever- 

 green leaves which have a fresh color all winter. 



THE IRIS OR FLEUR DE LIS. 



This is "the rainbow deified." These are also called 

 flags. There is a remarkable family here, varying from 

 the little blue dwarf beside the walk, that blooms with 

 the tulips, to the majestic and imposing Kgempferi 

 from Japan. These last have flowers of immense size 

 and imposing beauty. Unfortunately I have never 

 succeeded in raising them in JSTebraska. I am now 

 testing some under screen. They are growing finely 

 and I have some hopes of them. 



THE GERMAN IRIS. 



These are hardy everywhere. I saw them flourish- 

 ing in Manitoba. I think there are over 50 kinds of 

 this family alone. These should be planted in full 

 clumps. They multiply rapidly from the root and 

 should be taken up every few years or they will begin 

 to crowd each other. 



THE SPANISH IRIS. 



The Spanish Iris is quite hardy and beautiful. But 

 1 think one of the finest we have of recent introduction 

 is the Siberian. I note that it is hardy everywhere. 

 The leaves are narrow and long, the flower stalk is tall 

 and slender and is surmounted by flowers of the most 



