HIBISCUS. One of the showiest of herbaceous plants and an excellent 

 variety for planting in damp or marshy ground ; but it does not need these 

 conditions in order to insure satisfaction, as we grow it to perfection at Andorra 

 on very high, hilly ground. One of the finest plants for massing. 



H. Moscheutos, var. Crimson Eye. 5 feet; July to September; white, 

 with crimson center. Single flowers, often 5 inches in diameter. 



HOLLYHOCKS. See Altbaa rosea. 



IBERIS. Candytuft. Beautiful dwarf plants with rich evergreen foliage, 

 which is literally covered with flowers in the early spring. For the front of 

 borders or for rockeries it is exceptionally good. 



I. sempervirens. 6 inches; April and May; pure white. 

 I. Tenoreana. 6 inches; May; purplish or whitish. 



IRIS. The Fleur-de-lis of the French, the Iris of our gardens, are ad- 

 mirable hardy border plants. There are varieties and colors innumerable, in 

 flowers large and handsome, exhibiting beautiful shades and variegations. The 

 great Japan group (/. lavigata) is especially rich and distinct, having been 

 improved and hybridized in Japan and other countries until its flowers now 

 glitter in many strange, rich colors, and are of enormous size. All Irises are 

 benefited by moist situations and abundance of water when in flower, but 

 they will all grow well in ordinary garden soil. The collection of Iris at 

 Andorra is exceptionally large' and fine, and well worth a visit in blooming time. 



I. atroviolacea. A tall grower, producing delicate violet blooms in late May. 



I. cristata. 6 inches; April and May; light blue, spotted with yellow. 

 An excellent sort for massing in damp and shady places. 



I. Florentina. A dwarf grower, valuable for border work, generally known 

 as White Iris, though the outer segments are tinted with lavender. 



IRIS GERMANICA. German Iris 



For the wild garden, shrubbery border and margins of water, there is no better 

 nor more beautiful plant than the German Iris. Like all others of their family, the 

 varieties thrive best in low situations, and can be planted even in marshy ground. 

 They bloom early, and in their coloring the variety is endless, comprising every 

 shade of purple, bronze, gold, blue, white, etc. The following list was selected 

 from over one hundred varieties : 



Cengalti. Standard petals light blue, 

 veined with dark blue ; fall petals 

 veined and purple tinted. 



Cordelia. Standard petals pale blue ; 

 fall petals rosy pink. 



Edina. Clear satin blue, marked 

 with dark blue. 



Eytheria. Tall; a very light pur- 

 ple-tinted variety, veined with purple ; 

 very delicate. 



Gazelle. Standard petals white, 

 heavily frilled with clear blue ; fall 

 petals white, edged blue. 



Hortense. Tall; light yellow, tinted 

 with brown veins. One of the lightest 

 varieties. 



Jordeans. A delicate red -lilac. 



Penelope. Light bluish white, 

 veined with violet ; a striking and dis- 

 tinct variety. 



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