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37 HARDY DERENNIAL PLANTS: |T{]T 
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. 
Gracilipes. 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. 
Kempferi 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. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Sibirica. Purplish-blue flowers, 3 feet high; useful for cutting. 15 cts. 
each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
— Alba. White veined pale lilac. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
— Orientalis. Rich violet-blue, very free and one of the best; June; 
33 feet. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
——- Snow Queen. This new variety possesses all the merits of the 
type, differing only in color, which is an ivory-white. 15 cts. each; 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Irts Pattipa Fo.its VARIEGATIS 
IRIS INTERREGNA. 
An interesting type, the result of crossing L germanica with I. pumila hybrida, 
and for which there 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. 
Fritjof. Standards light lavender-blue, falls satiny violet-blue. 
Helge. Light citron with pearl-colored centre. A beautiful soft shade. 
Ivorene. A fine large flowered creamy-white. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Set of 3 varieties for 65 cts. 
IRIS PUMILA HYBRIDA. 
A cross between J. pumila and I. germanica. Very showy. Early flowering. 10 
to 12 inches high. 
Cyanea. Rich royal purple with blackish shadings. 
Excelsa. A splendid pale lemon-yellow. 
Schneekuppe. A large, showy, pure white. 
20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. One of each for 50 cts. 
LAWVANDULA (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. 
LIA TRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather). 
Showy and attractive native plants, succeeding anywhere, producing large spikes of 
flowers in July and August. 
Pycnostachya. 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. 
LINDELOFIA. 
Longifolia. Grows about 2 feet high and produces blue Forget-Me-Not-like flowers 
during May. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
LINUM (iaz). 
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. 
Lratris 
A Complete Index of the Common or Popular Namesof Flowers is given on pages 2 and 3 
