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HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



VARIOUS IRIS 



We offer below some of the very finest species and varieties. 



Cristata. A dainty native species 3 inches high, rich amethyst blue; 

 May. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Foetidissima (Gladwin). While the flowers are inconspicuous it is valu- 

 able for its showy pods of rows of orange -red berries, which remain in 

 perfect condition for a long time. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 



Qracilipes. A variety from Japan, growing about 8 inches high, which 

 when established produces in May masses of delicate lilac-shaded flowers 



• which are much admired. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Ksempferi folia variegata. Valuable for its pretty foliage effect, the 

 broad dark green leaves being boldly striped with white. 50 cts. each. 



Ochroleuca Gigantea. A noble species growing 4 feet high, with large 

 pale yellow flowers. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Pallida foliis variegatis. Conspicuous on account of its beautifully 

 variegated foliage, which is of a glaucous green, with broad bands of 

 creamy yellow, every leaf being well marked. It is of free growth, and 

 when well established attains a height of 2 feet, and is very attractive. 

 Flowers of a soft, pale lavender. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Pseudacorus. The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for marshes 

 and water courses; May and June; 4 feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $12.00 per 100. 



Sibirica. Purplish-blue flowers, 3 feet high; useful for cutting. 20 cts. 

 each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



— Alba. White veined pale lilac. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 

 per 100. 



— Orientalis. Rich violet-blue, very free and one of the best; June; 

 3 £ feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Snow Queen. This new variety possesses all the merits of the 



type, differing only in color, which is an ivory white. 20 cts. each; 

 $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 



Ikis Pallida Foliis Variegatis 



LlATRIS 



IRIS INTERREGNA 



An interesting type, the result of crossing I. germaraca with 1. pumila hybrida, 

 and for which their promises to be a great future. They bloom earlier than the German 

 Iris, and the flowers combine perfection of form with large size and clear and decided 

 colors. The foliage is dwarf and maintains its freshness throughout the season. The 

 flower stems are about 18 inches high, holding the flowers well above the foliage. 

 Helge. Light citron with pearl-colored centre. A beautiful soft shade. 

 Ingeborg. White flowers 5 inches deep, with petals 2 inches wide. 

 Walhalla. Standards rosy lavender, falls velvety claret-red. A most distinct and 



beautifully formed flower. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 3 varieties for 65 cts. 



LATANDULA (Lavender) 

 Vera. This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; delightfully 

 fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 20 cts. each; $2 00 per doz.; $12.00 

 per 100. 



EIATRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather) 

 Showy and attractive native plants, succeeding anywhere, producing large spikes of 

 flowers in July and August. 



PyCDOStachya. Spikes of light rosy-purple flowers; 5 feet. 

 ScariOSa. Deep purple flowers in spikes 3 to 4 feet high. 

 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 



EINDEEOFIA 



Longifolia. Grows about 2 feet high and produces blue Forget- Me-Not-like flowers 

 during May. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



EINEM (Fk>) 



Perenne. A desirable plant for the border or rockery, growing 2 feet high, with light, 



graceful foliage and large blue flowers all summer. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 



$12.00 per 100. 



LITHOSPERMUM (Gromwell) 

 Prostratum Heavenly Blue. An elegant creeping plant for the rockery, bearing 



masses of lovely turquoise-blue flowers from April to September. 35 cts. each; $3.50 



per doz. 



We offer tome very choice German Iris this season, see pases 198 and 199 



