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VARIOUS IRIS 



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

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



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



are much admired. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 

 Pumila Hybrida. A cross between I. •pumila and /. germanica. Very 



showy. Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. 



Cyanea. Rich royal purple with blackish shadings. 



Excelsa. A splendid pale lemon-yellow. 



The Bride. A large, showy, pure white. 



30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. One each of 3 sorts for 75 cts. 

 Pseudacurus. The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for marshes and 



water courses. May and June, 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 



per 100. 



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



3^ feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Snow Queen. A variety of great merit; forms an attractive plant; 



flowers snowy white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



L,AVANI>UL,A (Lavender) 

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

 fully fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per 

 doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



I4I ATRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather) 



Pycnostachya. Showy and attractive native plants, succeeding anywhere, 

 producing large spikes of light rosy -purple flowers in July and August; 5 

 f--^ 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Seeds of Hardy Perennials 



We offer a very extensive list of 

 above. See Flower Seeds, pages 51 

 to 116. 



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LUPINUS POLYPHYLI.US 



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I.INUM (Flax) 



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

 graceful foliage and large blue flowers all summer. 25 Cts. each; $2.§0 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



I^OBBLIAS 



Handsome border plants, thriving in any ordinary garden soil, but preferring a moist, 

 deep loam, where they will not suffer from drought. Few plants are more effective at 

 their season of bloom, which extends from early in August till late in September. 

 Cardinalis {Cardinal Flower). Rich, fiery, cardinal flowers; strong plants, often pro- 

 ducing 10 to 18 spikes, 24 to 30 inches long. 

 Syphilitica Hybrida ( Great Lobelia). A choice selection of our native Lobelia, 

 producing large spikes of flowers varying from blue to pure white; July to September, 

 2 to 3 feet. 



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



I^UPINUS POI^YPHYl.I.US (Lupine) 



Effective plants, producing large spikes of flowers; blooming in May and June. They 

 require only well-prepared garden soil and to be kept watered in dry weather. 3 feet. 

 Polyphyllus. Clear blue. 



— Albus. A white variety of above. 



— Moerheimi. A combination of light and dark shades of pink without a trace of 

 magenta. 



Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



I^YCH^^IS (Campion, Lamp Flower, etc.) 

 All of the Lychnis are of the easiest culture, thriving in any soil, and this, in addition 



to their brightness, has brought them into high favor with lovers of hardy plants. 



Chalcedonica {Jerusalem Cross). A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant orange- 

 scarlet in June and July; grows 2 to 3 feet high. 



Chalcedonica alba. A white-flowered form of above. 



iiaageana. Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers in May and June; 12 inches. 



Viscaria, Double Red. Forms a dense tuft of evergreen foliage, and in June sends 

 up spikes of handsome, double, deep red, fragrant flowers; 1 foot. 



Price. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. Set of 4 varieties for $1.00. 



