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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



IMPERIAL JAPANESE IRIS- -Iris Kffimpferi. 



Of this magnificent class of Iris we offer six of the new- 

 est and best sorts, single and semi-double. The flowers, 

 which measure 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 6oil. 



I. Blue Jay — Pale blue, delicately lined with white. 



I. Chameleon— Greyish-white, mottled with purplish 

 red. 



I. Eclipse — Beautiful deep purplish crimson. 



I. Gold Band — Large, pure white, with gold -banded 

 center. 



I. Mahogany — Dark red, shaded with maroon. 



I. Pyramid— Violet blue, veined with white. 



Any of the above, price 15 cents each; $1.50 per doz. 

 The set of six for 75 cents. 



GERHAN IRIS— Iris Oermanica. 



This is the true " Fleur-de-Lis," the French national flower. They thrive in 

 any common garden soil, and are perfectly hardy. In richness of color they 

 rival the finest Orchids, blooming profusely, and delightfully fragrant. 



I. Blue Bird — Beautiful deep violet blue. 



I. Celeste — Delicate pale lavender. 



I. Donna Maria — White, shaded with lavender. 



1. 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, 15 cts. ; $1.50 per doz. The set of six for 75 cts. 



IMPERIAL JAPANESE IRIS. 



flYOSOTIS-Forget=ne-Not. 



M. Palustris— 6 inches. Produces abundant- 

 ly its well-known blue flowers in early summer 

 and fall. Each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.50. 



MQNARDA. 



Horse-Mint. 



Exceedingly effective, in fact, quite indis- 

 pensable plants for the border, and equally use- lobelia cardinal^ 

 ful for massing on the lawn. Plant dwarf and compact; foliage and flowers 

 highly aromatic. Bloom's most profusely. 



M. Bidyma (Oswego Tea)— 1 foot, August, Scarlet; very desirable. Each, 

 15 cts.; per doz., $1.50. 



NEPETA-Cat=Mint. 



N. (Jlechoma Var— A very pretty variegated trailing plant, suitable for 

 rock-work or cemetery use for planting on graves. Each, 15 cts.; per doz. ,$1.50. 



(ENOTMERA— Evening Primrose. 



(E. Speciosa— 2 feet, May to September. A splendid border plant, pro- 

 ducing an abundance of white flowers continuously from spring till fall, ex- 

 cellent for cutting. Each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.50. 



POTENTILLA— Cinquefoil. 



Remarkably handsome arid very useful plants either for massing or mix- 

 ing with other plants in the border. They are dwarf and somewhat trailing 

 in habit and produce in almost constant succession great quantities of brilliant 

 flowers, ranging in color through the varying shades of yellow and crimson. 

 We have an excellent assortment. Each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.50. 



LOBELIA. 



Cardinal Flower. 



A most effective and very satisfac- 

 tory plant of very easy culture, do- 

 ing well in any good soil. 



L. Cardinalis— 2 feet, August. A 

 very showy plant of easy culture. 

 Each, 15 cts.; per doz., $1.50. 



LYSinACHIA— Loosestrife. 



Very hardy border plants, suc- 

 ceeding well in all ordinary soils. 



L. Nunimularia — Excellent f o r 

 rock-work; flowers yellow; blooms 

 almost continuously. Each, 15 cts.; 

 per doz., $1.50. 



MONARDA DIIIYMA. 



