Gladioli are easily grown and always satisfactory. Sec onr varieties on pages 156 and 157 



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Kirkii 



The flower stalks are of a dark purplish color, 

 crowned with a large cluster of lily-like frag- 

 rant flowers. The petals are whlte,with a deep 

 reddish purple stripe through the centre of 

 each. Succeeds in pot or open ground. 



40 cents each; !3 for 75 ceiits, postpaid. 



Japanese Iris, Mixed 



The flowers are enormous, stalks 2 to 3 feet 

 high. Perfectly hardy, commencing to bloom 

 In June; continue for 5 or 6 weeks. A fine 

 mixture of all varieties and colors, many of the 

 flowers measiirlng 8 to 10 inches across. The 

 plants succeed better in a cool, moist soil. 

 aO cents each; 2 for 35 cents; 

 $/S.OO per dozen, postpaid. 



Platycodon, Mariesi 



Dwarf Chinese Bell Flower. A low growing, 

 bushy plant, producing bell-shaped flowers of a 

 lovely violet hue, almost rivaling the splendid 

 Jackmanii clematis. Perfectly hardy, produc- 

 ing handsome, branching spikes 2 to 4 feet 

 high, which furnish large, showy flowers con- 

 tinuously from July until frost. 



!25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, postpaid. 



Madeira or Mignonette Vine 



This is an old favorite climbing vine, of 

 rapid growth, with fleshy, heart-shaped, light 

 green leaves and clusters of pure white, fra- 

 grant flowers. A free and constant bloomer. 

 Suitable for trellis, porch, etc. 15 cts. each; 

 3 for 40 cts.; $1.50 per dozen, postpaid. 



Cinnamon Vine 



The handsome foliage is dark gieen,thick and 

 glossy andfree from insects, while numbers of 

 white blossoms emit a delightful cinnamon 

 like odor. We know of no other vine that will 

 more quickly and satisfactorily cover an arbor, 

 trellis, wall or fence for shade or screen purpo- 

 ses. It will thrive anywhere, and when once 

 established will grow for years. Grows 25 to 40 

 feet high. 



10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 

 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



Golden Crown Lily 



(Double Day L.lly) 



Large, golden-orange double flowers with 

 darker shadings, each flower having a carmine 

 riug toward the centre. It is perfectly hardy 

 and should be in every hardy border. Requires 

 but little attention, blooming freely during July 

 and August, Will grow anywhere, attains a 

 height of 4 to 5 feet; excellent for borders, etc. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; 

 83.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



FLAG or GARDEN IRIS 



The Iris is one of the finest. If not the finest, of 

 our hardy plants. Not paricular as to soil or 

 location, but asking only that the sun shine on 

 it, it throws up spikes of bloom that are marvel- 

 ous in their delicacy of structure and colorings 

 which are exquisitely dainty and wonderful in 

 their blendings and variety. 



Twelve Elxtra Fine Flag or Garden Iris 



Celeste, deep lavender, with conspicuous orange beard; large $0.25 



Florentina, free blooming white; very sweetly scented 20 



Honorable, standards golden yellow, falls dark brown 20 



Ingeborg, pure white, very large flowers of handsome form 25 



Khedive, tall; beautiful soft lavender with distinct orange beard 35 



Mrs. H. Darwin, pure white, falls slightly veined with violet 25 



Pallida Mandraliscae, very tall, rich lavender purple 35 



Pallida Her Majesty, tall; standards soft rose, falls deeper rose 35 



Pallida Speciosa, tall; standard dark lavender, shaded lighter; falls are 



shaded light purple .35 



Princess Victoria Louise, standards sulphur yellow, falls rich plum bor- 

 dered with cream 50 



Rhein Nlxe, standards pure white, falls deep violet blue with white edge .50 



Wallialla, standards light bluish lavender, falls violet purple 35 



Choice Mixture of Flag Iris, all kinds and colors 20 



Each Per doz. 



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