FARM AND GARDEN ANNUAL. 79 
Imperial Japanese Iris. 
IRIS KAEMPFERI. 
Of this magnificent class of Iris we offer twelve of the newest and best 
sorts, single and semi-double. The flowers, which measure from 8 to 10 
inches across. are unsurpassed in richness of color, exquisite form and 
beautiful markings; this combined with the wonderful profusion in which 
they are produced renders them simply marvelous. They are all perfectly 
_ hardy, requiring no protection in winter. They succeed best when grown 
in moist soil. 
I. Antelope—Beautifully mottled and blotched. 
{. Eclair—Pure white, extra large. 
I. Gold Boumd—Large, pure white, with gold banded center. 
1. Gypsy—Crimson-purple, veined with bright yellow, very distinct. 
1. Hannibal—Light blue, with deep blue veining, yellow center. 
i. Mahogany—Dark red, shaded with maroon. 
§, Mount Hood—Light blue, shaded with darker tints; orange center, 
J. Oriole—Deep crimson amaranth, yellow center. 
1. Paragon—Deep purple, very fine. 
i. Pyramid—Violet blue, veined with white. 
f. Robert Craig—French white, shaded with violet towards center; very 
large and fine. 
f. Victor—Porcelain blue; veined. 
Any of the above choice varieties; price each, 
20c; per doz., $2.00. 
SPECIAL OFFER. 
We will send one strong plant of } 
| each of these 12 superb varieties of | 
JAPANESE IRIS, for $2.00. 
German Iris. 
IRIS GERMANICA. 
This is the true ‘‘Fleur de Lis,’’ the French 
national flower. They thrive in any common 
garden soil, and are perfectly hardy. In rich- 
ness of color they rival the finest Orchids, 
blooming profusely, and delightfully fragrant. 
1. Bluebird—Beautiful deep violet blue. 
fi. Celeste—Delicate pale lavender. 
{. Donna Maria—White, shaded with laven- 
der. 
« Florentina—Pale blue, shaded and fringed 
orange-yellow; fragrant, extra fine. 
i. La Tendre—Pale violet or lavender. 
i. Pallida Speciosa—Pale indigo blue. 
Any of the above, price each, 15c; $1.50 per 
doz. The set of six for 75c. “ 
German Iris. 
MIXED VARIETIES. 
We offer a splendid assortment of the finest 
named sorts mixed. Each, 10c; per doz., $1.00 
For Collections of Hardy 
Plants see page 74. 
IRIS GERMANICA. 
Heuchera Sanguinea. 
ALUM ROOT. (See last page of Cover.) 
This great aquisition is of very recent introduction, but has already proved itself a most useful and desirable hardy 
border perennial. The plant is robust in its constitution, compact in habit and of easy culture. It produces an abund- 
ance of flowers, nearly all summer. These are gracefully 
arranged in loose spikes about 18 inches in height and are 
excellent for cutting. Color, a rich dazzling crimson. 
Each, 15c; per doz., $1.50. 
Hibiscus. 
MALLOW. 
A highly ornamental border plant, excellent for mixing 
in with dwarf shrubbery. Foliage broad, flowers large and 
very showy. 
H. Moschuetos—5 feet, August. Flowers white, tinged 
with purple, very attractive. Each, 15c; per doz., $1.50. 
Holiyhocks. 
These deservedly popular plants are almost unrivaled for 
the adornment of the lawn, being in themselves marvels of 
beauty and elegance, and when well arranged in clumps in- 
terspersed among shrubbery they produce an’ effect which 
is striking and pleasing beyond description. Those we offer 
are raised from Currie’s Superb Strain of Seed, and 
; are really excellent. Best double varieties—Each, 10c; per 
oa ‘ “2 doz., $1.00. Strong roots from open ground—Each 20c; per 
HOLLYHOCKS doz., $2.00. HEUCHERA SANGUINEA. 
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