HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



Iris cristata— Crested Dwarf Iris A 



A tiny native species growing from 4 to 6 inches higli. Delicate, 

 richly marked pale lilac flowers late in May and June. Fine for 

 the rockery or edge of border. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Iris tectorum — Roof Iris 



The "Roof Iris" of Japan, grown on many thatched roofs of the 

 cottages. A beautiful species from Japan and China. Hardy as 

 far north as Philadelphia but should be carefully protected with 

 leaves during winter; 12 inches high, flowering during June. 

 Tectorum. Delicately crested flowers of a beautiful shade of 



blue. 25c each; §2.50 per doz. 

 — album, A rare white form. 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 



Japanese Iris 



Japariese Iris— iris Kaempferi ® 



Bertha Hallock. Pale lilac, beautifully suffused violet. Double. 

 Blue Danube. Double blue with white veins; yellow center. 

 Catherine Parry. Blue overlaid with violet; double. 

 Dream. Silvery white, veined and mottled violet; three petals. 

 Gold Bound. Double creamy white with gold bands. 

 Helene Von Siebold. Crimson-purple; white veins. Three 



petals. 

 Mahogany. Six large, round petals of velvety crimson-purple. 

 Mount Hood. Rich royal purple with yellow center. Double. 

 Paragon. Rich royal purple with many white veins. Six petals. 

 Pyramid. Six large royal purple petals with yellow center. 

 Templeton. ilottled white and crimson-purple. Double. 

 T. S. Ware. Bright crimson-purple with white veins. Double. 

 Any of the above: 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

 The set of 12 Japanese Iris, value $4.20, for $3.50. 

 Japanese Iris in Mixture. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 



per 100. 



Lavandula— Lavender A 



Vera. Ij ft. This is the true Sweet Lavender. Delightfully 

 fragrant, blue flowers in July and August. 30c each; $3.00 per 

 doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Liatris— Btozmg Star, Gay Feather 



Showy and attractive native plants succeeding anywhere. 

 Produces large spikes of flowers in July and August. 



Pycnostachya. Spikes of light rosy purple flowers; 5 feet. 

 Scariosa. Deep purple flowers; 3 to 4 feet high. 



Either variety: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Linum— F/o* A 



Perenne. Ij ft. A very showy hardy perennial which deserves 

 a place in every garden being excellent in beds, borders, or in 

 the rock garden. Produces throughout the summer showy, 

 large, intensely rich blue flowers which last but a day, yet 

 every morning the plants are covered again with blooms. 

 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Lithospermum— GromiveWA ® 



Prostratum, Heavenly Blue. Showy trailing evergreen 

 rock plant bearing sky blue flowers in spring, summer, and 

 frequently in fall. 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Lobelia 



Cardinalis {Cardinal Flower). A handsome border plant with 

 rich fiery cardinal flowers. Strong plants often produce 10 to 

 18 spikes, 24 to 30 inches long. Thrives in any ordinary garden 

 soil but likes a rich, deep loam where it will not suffer from 

 drought. Very effective. Blooms from early August to late 

 September. 



Syphilitica {Great Lobelia). 2-3 ft. Selection of native Lobelia. 

 Large spikes of blue flowers. July-September. 

 Either Lobelia: 30c each; $2.75 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Lysimachia • 



Clethroides {Gooseneck, Loosestrife). 2 ft. Long dense recurved 

 spikes of pure white flowers. July-September. 



Fortunei. IJ ft. Dense spikes of white flowers. Leaves turn 

 a brilliant bronzy red in early fall. August. 



Nummularia {Creeping Jenny, Moneywort). A Valuable for 

 carpeting under trees or in dense shade. Yellow flowers. 

 Any of the above: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Lupinus polyphyllus 



Lupinus— Lupine ® 



3 ft. The stately habit and showy appearance of the hardy 

 Lupines have made them great favorites with all gardeners. 

 They do well in any ordinary garden soil particularly if they 

 receive some shade during the hot noon hours. The massive 

 colorful flower spikes are produced in the greatest profusion 

 during May and June. Splendid for garden display and 

 cutting. 

 Polyphyllus. Clear blue. 



— albus. A white varietj' of the above. 



— roseus. A combination of light and dark shades of pink. 



Any of these: 30c each; S3. 00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



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