THE CONARD &■ JONES CO., WEST GROVE, PA. jg 



ROBERT PYLE, PRESIDENT ANTOINE WINTZER, ViCE-President fi^3 



HARDY PERENNIALS, continued 



Bearded Iris (Fieur-de-Lis) 



THE NATIONAL EMBLEM OF FRANCE 



These Irises are easily grown and for best results should be planted 

 in a well-drained, sunny position, the roots barely covered. The flowers 

 are large and handsome. For bordering garden walks or for making a 

 nice dividing-line these Irises can be used to advantage and make an. 

 exquisite show when in full bloom. They flower in May and June. 

 Florentina Alba. Grows about 2 feet high and produces large, fragrant 



white flowers during May. 35 cts., postpaid. 

 Dr. Bernice. You should have some of this kind to plant with Loreley 

 (described below) . Color is coppery-bronze and dark crimson, making 

 a handsome combination. 35 cts., postpaid. 

 Loreley. In our opinion this is the loveliest Iris we have seen anywhere. 

 The flowers are very large and are borne in profusion on erect, strong 

 stems, well above the foliage. Color is deep blue, veined white and 

 bordered sulphur-yellow. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 

 Mrs. Darwin. Large white flowers spotted with violet and golden yel- 

 low. _ A popular Iris. 35 cts., postpaid. 

 Sherwin Wright. Lovely clear yellow without marking or shading. 

 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



^ ^OFiFER^ 20 one each of the above 5 Irises for $L50, postpaid. 



Trie T-voTTirTa cr^f^.ninCQ Blooms in May. 2K ft. Stand- 

 iriS paiiiad SpeClUbcl. ards dark lavender with lighter 



shadings; falls shaded light purple. A sweet-scented variety with 



very fine flowers. 40 cts. each, postpaid. 



T rkK^TiQ cardinalis (Cardinal 

 l^UUClict Flower). 2-4 ft. 7-10 

 mo. Rich, fiery cardinal flowers which 

 individually are not showy, but the 

 spikes of bloom are gorgeous. This 

 should be in every planting of per- 

 ennials. Does well in moist ground. 

 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



T T7/-.P»r-»To chalcedonica (Maltese 

 l^yLIlIlib Cross, or Scarlet Light- 

 ning). 2-3 ft. 7-9 mo. Makes dense 

 heads of vermilion-scarlet flowers. 

 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



Peonies, see inside back cover. 



Bearded Iris (Fleur-de-Lis) 



"Pnnl-TQ grandiflora (The Large 

 i UllJS.icl White Day Lily, or Plain- 

 tain Lily). 1^2-2 ft. 8 mo. Lily-like 

 flowers, very sweet and waxy white. 

 Grows well in a shady place. 35 cts. 

 each, 6for Si .90, postpaid. 



dQiU^rAi'^ grandiflora (Blanket 

 O^dllidrUld Flower). 2 ft. 6-10 

 mo. Red center, scarlet and yellow 

 edge. It lasts a long time in water 

 when cut and the long, strong stems 

 make this one of the best perennials 

 for indoor decoration. 35 cts. each, 6 

 for Si. 90, postpaid. 



Helianthus Itl-^Vt; ^ "• 



Platycodon (Balloon Flower) 



20 cts. each, 2 for 35 cts., $2 per 



Japanese Bellfiower). 3 ft. 6-8 

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7-8 mo. This hardy 

 perennial Sunflower has beautiful 

 double golden yellow flowers, like 

 quilled dahlias. 35 cts. each, ppd. 



Hemerocallis Si^nfn. 



7-8 mo. Large, lily-like, double flow- 

 ers, orange-yellow, with carmine 

 marking. One of our best native Lilies 

 doz., postpaid. 



Platycodon <^""°°" ^""'"' " 



are like inflated balloons. The open flowers resemble campanulas. 



illustration.) 35 cts. each; extra-large roots, 60 cts. each, postpaid. 

 RlirfhprlcTfl (Golden Glow). 5-7 ft. 7-9 mo. Makes masses of golden 

 l\UUUCL.is.id. yellow flowers. Fine for a background. 20 cts. each, ppd. 



Clumps, 30 cts. each D 

 RnHheckia niirnnrep (Giant Purple Coneflower). 2-3 ft. 7-10 

 rvUUUeCKld. purpured ^^ Large, reddish purple flowers and large, 



brown, cone-shaped disc. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 

 V^ProniC;^ (Speedwell). 2-4 ft. 6-8 mo. Flowers clear blue with purple 

 V Ciuiiiv.,ci stamens, on spikes 2 to 4 ft. high. 35 cts., postpaid. 



3 Sweet Violets sfcVmo. 



Princess of Wales. Single violet-blue flowers, very large and borne on long 



stems. 30 cts. each, 10 for I2.50, postpaid. 

 Governor Herrick. (Dorsett.) Single. Purple. 30 cts. each, 10 for S2. 50, ppd. 

 Swanley White. Double. Pure white. 30 cts. each, 10 for S2.50, postpaid, 



Y^^rrii frip mpntncQ (Adam's Needle, or Spanish Bayonet). 

 1 UV^Cd illcllllClltU5)cl 4 ft. 6-7 mo. A most ornamental plant 

 with long, narrow, spiny-pointed leaves, so that native Indians called it 

 "Spanish Bayonet." It bears great panicles of large white flowers and 

 makes a fine tropical effect. Use six or more around the base of your 

 porch. 35 cts. each, postpaid; 2-yr. size, 50 cts. each; heavy 3-yr. roots, 

 75 cts. each D. See cut. 



Phlox. See opposite page. 



PTn m K Q o-rk Larpentae (Lead wort). 

 J:^iUlIlUdg0 4_6in. 6-10 mo. Fine 



for bordering beds as it blooms con- 

 tinuously all summer. Flowers deep 

 blue. 35 cts. each, 10 for S2.90, ppd. 





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