NEW, RARE, AND MERITORIOUS HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Incarvillea —Hardy Gloxinia © 
Delavayi. A hardy tuberous-rooted plant and one of the choicest 
perennials. It produces large Gloxinia-like rose-colored flowers 
in early summer which last in perfection a long time. These are 
formed in clusters on stems 18 inches high. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 
12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 
Glorious Exotic Japanese Iris 
Iris Kaempferi © 
These noble Iris are the most beautiful of the species and are 
becoming more popular each season. They begin blooming about 
the middle of June and continue for about 5 or 6 weeks. Many of 
the flowers measure from 10 to 12 inches in diameter and rival 
Orchids in their rich colorings. While they succeed in almost any 
soil and under any condition, they delight in a rich deep moist 
position. 
Japanese Iris, Gold Bound 
Astarte. Double violet. 
Blue Belile. Single, deep blue; late. 
Blue Bird. Double, clear blue. 
Gold Bound. The finest double white. 
Iso-No-Nami. Double soft blue. 
Kuma-fungin. Tall, purple-blue, double. 
Mahogany. Double, velvety crimson-purple. 
Manadzuru. Double white, veined with blue. 
Otomenewood. Single, royal purple; early. 
Oyodo. Double wine red. 
Purple and Gold. Double violet-purple. 
Rose Anna. Double ivory white with ruby red veins. 
Turban. Double light blue. 
Violet Herrington. Double violet with white veinings. 
Any of the above: 
Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 
Set of 14 Varieties, value $4.90, for $4.00. 
Japanese Iris in Mixture. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50; 
25 for $4.50. 
Liatris —Blazing Star, Gay Feather 
Scariosa superba. Showy and attractive native plant succeed- 
ing anywhere. This late-flowering type is the showiest form of 
the tall-growing varieties. Produces large heads of purple flowers 
on extra-long spikes in August and September. Each 30c; 3 for 
85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 
The Book of Perennials (Hottes). An interesting book 
giving valuable information on the growing, using, and prop- 
Revised and enlarged. 
agating of hardy perennial plants. 
$2.00 per copy, postpaid. 
New and Rare Varieties of 
Iris sermanica 
Flowering Flag, Fleur de Lis 
The following varieties are among the most magnificent newer 
introductions obtained up to the present time. Their colorings and 
form are superb and they represent the giants of the family in size 
of individual flowers and habit of growth. 
Alta California. 48 in. The tallest and one of the finest new 
yellow Iris. Clear deep yellow with the falls faintly bronzed 
which adds to its attractiveness. Of perfect form and texture. 
Each $2.00. 
Blue Velvet. 46in. One of the most beautiful and appropriately 
named as the entire flower seems to be cut out of velvet and the 
color is a deep intense blue. Each $1.00. 
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| Dauntless. 40 in. Winner of highest international honors, the 
Dykes Memorial Medal. The finest and purest red-toned Iris 
introduced to date. Each $1.00. 
King Juba. 40 in. One of the three or four finest ““variegatas.”’ 
Old gold standards and Dahlia carmine falls. Honorable Men- 
tion American Iris Society. Each $1.00. 
Sitka. 48in. A huge, new clear white of splendid form and sub- 
stance with a long blooming period. Each $1.00. 
Set of 5 varieties, value $6.00, for $5.50. 
Lithospermum —Gromvell A®@ 
Prostratum, Heavenly Blue. Showy trailing evergreen 
rock plant bearing sky blue flowers in spring, summer, and 
frequently in fall. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.50. 
Lobelia cardinalis —Cardinal Flower © 
Illumination. A distinct and magnificent new variety attaining 
a height of about 23 feet and producing a massive flowerspike 
closely set with large, glossy scarlet blooms. The foliage is of a 
dark red color. Strong plants. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.50. 
Lotus —Bird’s Foot Trefoil A 
Corniculatus fl. pl. A pretty, procumbent plant for rockery or 
border with attractive foliage and double yellow flowers in 
summer. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 
Ophiopogon— Snakebeard A © 
Jaburan variegatus 
A very desirable border plant with long narrow green foliage 
prettily striped gold. Showy deep blue flower spikes during 
July and August. Its compact growth adapts it to dwarf 
borders and the rockery. Though entirely hardy it is often 
grown as a pot plant. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 
for $5.75. 
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