TS] HARDY DERENNIAL PLANTS: | 
ETBERIS (Hardy Candytuft) 
Most desirable dwarf plants (8 to 10 inches) with evergreen foliage, which 
is completely hidden with dense heads of flowers early in the spring. 
Little Gem. Very dwarf and covered with a sheet of white, a particularly 
fine rock plant. 
——  Sempervirens. Innumerable flat heads of pure white flowers. 
Snowflake. A grand variety, having exceptionally large and pure 
white flowers, and borne in great masses during May and June. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
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. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
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, when well established attains a height of 2 feet, and 
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. 28 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Sibirica. - Purplish-blue flowers, 3 feet high; useful for 
culling. 25 cls. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
— Orientalis. Rich violet-blue, 
very free and one of the best; 
June; 34 feet. 25 cts. each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
— — Snow Queen. This new 
variety possesses all the merits of 
the type, differing only in color, 
which is an ivory white. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. : 
Hypericum MosgRiaANuMm 
HOUSTONIA 
(Bluets, Quaker Lady or Innocence) 
Serpyllifolia. A low creeper, 
best adapted to grow on a 
rockery in moist situation, 
where it forms broad carpets 
of foliage, which in very early 
spring is hidden beneath a 
cloud of small but showy light- 
blue flowers. One of the earli- 
est spring flowers. 25 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
Inserts (Hardy Candytuft) 
HMYPERICUM (st. John’s-wort) 
Adpressum. A native variety, growing in dense masses, which makes it 
useful as a ground cover, particularly in damp places; 6 to 8 inches. 20 cts. 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Moserianum. A most desirable border plant, of free and graceful habit, pro- 
ducing long, slender, much-branched stems, leafy to the base and all drooping 
towards the ends, apparently from the weight of the flowers and buds, although 
the flowers face, so none of their beauty is lost. It is marvelously free-flowering, 
of large size, measuring from 2 to 24 inches in diameter; in color a rich golden 
yellow, which is rendered still more effective by the numerous yellow stamens 
and crimson anthers, and blooms continuously the entire season; 2 feet. (See 
illustration.) Strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Plans of Hardy Borders 
We have prepared a leaflet showing several plans, together with list of 
suitable plants for positions, both in sun and shade. Copies free on request. 
Irts INTERREGNA (offered on page 186) 
