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VARIOUS IRIS. 



We ofl'er below some of the very finest species and varieties. 



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

 Miiy. 15 cts. each; |1.50 per doz. ; |10.00 per 100. 



Ochroleuca Qigantea. A noble species, growing 4 feet high, with 

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



Aurea. Golden-yellow. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Pallida Folia Variegata. Conspicuous on account of its beautifully 

 variegated foliage, which is of a glaucous green, with broad l>aniis.of 

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

 and when well established attams a height of 2 to 2h 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. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



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. 



— Orientalls. Rich violet-blue; very free and one of the best. 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. ; $ll!.00 per 100. 

 Spuria Mrs. A. W. Tait (Longipetalu Snperba). A distinct and 



handsome species. Flowers soft porcelain-blue, with very long pale 



blue falls, illuminated with a golden-yellow 



blotch at the base. 50 cts. each; $5.00 



per doz. 



LiLIUM 

 SpECIObUM 

 RUBRUM 



LlATRIS. 



Iris Pallida Folia Varifgata. 



L,AVA3JDITL,A Lavender). 



Vera. This is the true Sweet Lavender; 

 grows about 18 inches high; delight- 

 fully fragrant blue flowers in July and 

 August. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 $10.00 per 100. 



I.IATRIS. 



(Blazing Star, or Gay Feather.) 



Showy and attractive native plants, 

 succeeding anywhere, producing large 

 spikes of flowers from July to September. 

 Pycnostachya. Spikes of light, rosy- 

 purple flowers; 5 feet. 

 Scariosa. Deep purple flowers in 



spikes 3 to 4 feet high. 

 15c. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



I^II^IITM (Uly). 



All herbaceous borders should have a few Lilies scattered through them. The sorts 

 offered below can be planted with excellent results during the early spring months. It is 

 in the hardy border that Lilies do best, as they get the benefit of the shade of the sur- 

 rounding plants, which is so necessary for their welfare; other varieties should be planted in 

 the autumn, and are offered in our autumn catalogue. 



Auratum [Gold-banded Lily). Large, graceful flowers, composed of six petals of a 

 delicate ivory-white, thickly studded with chocolate-crimson spots and striped through the 

 centre a golden-yellow. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per iloz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Speciosum Album. Large white flowers of great substance, with a greenish band run- 

 ning through the centre of each petal. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Speciosum Rubrum, or Roseum. White, heavily spotted with rich, rosy-crimson 



spots. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Speciosum Magnificum. Rich, deep red. 20 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 



100. 

 Tigrinum Splendens ( Tlan- TAUl). Very large flowers; orange, spotted black. 10 cts. 

 each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



LINITM (Flax). 

 Perenne. A desirable plant for the border or rockery, growing. 18 inches high, \rith 



light, graceful foliage and large blue flowers all .summer. 

 — Alba. A white-flowered form of preceding. 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; flO.On per 100. 



We offer lome splendid new German Iris. See l!»t on page 197. 



