NEW, RARE, AND MERITORIOUS HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



Helenium — Helen's Flower ® 



Desirable border plants succeeding in any soil in a sunny loca- 

 tion. They have showy broad spreading flower heads 



Moerheimi Beauty. Of erect, strong habit. Broad bronzy 

 red ray florets shading to orange at the tips. Blooms during 

 late summer. 2j feet high. 

 Nanum luteum. Extremely handsome and free flowering; 

 25 feet high. Bears bold masses of golden yeUow flowers in 

 early summer. 



Either of the above: 

 Each 35c; 3 for §1.00; 12 for S3.50; 25 for §6.50. 



Peregrina. 3 ft. Beautiful large dark mahogany flowers with 

 the petal edges seamed golden yellow. Very impressive. July 

 to August. Each 50c; 3 for SI. -10; 12 for §5.00; 25 for §9.00. 



Set of 3 Helenium, one each for $1.10 



Helleborus — Christmas Rose 



Helleborus niger — Christmas Rose A ® 



This is one of the most interesting of all hardy plants we have 

 because it flowers so early. In a sheltered, well draine 1, partially 

 shaded position it will come into bloom during February or March. 

 The flowers are large and of artistic form. They are white lightly 

 flushed purple and measure 2 inches in diameter. Give them a 

 moist leaf-mold mixture with an addition of well rotted manure 

 and do not disturb bv replanting. 12 inches high. Each §1.00; 

 3 for §2.75; 12 for Sli.OO. 



Magnificent Hardy Double Sunflower 



Helianthus multiflorus fl. pi. 



A very effective hardy plant growing 4 feet tall. Has exception- 

 ally showy large double golden yellow flowers during July and 

 August. A very profuse bloomer highly valued for the Dahlia-like 

 appearance of the fuUy double blooms. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for 

 $3.00; 25 for §5.75. 



Iberis — Hardy Candytuft A ® 



Sempervirens. Most desirable dwarf plants with evergreen 

 foliage which is completely hidden by dense heads of pure 

 white flowers early in the spring; 8 to 10 inches high. 



— Little Gem. A perfect gem of very dwarf habit, not over 

 6 inches high, with masses of white flowers in May. A most 

 valuable rock plant. 



— Snowflake. A great variety, 6 to 8 inches high, having 

 exceptionally large, pure white flowers borne in great masses 

 during May and June. 



A ny of the above: 

 Each 35c; 3 for §1.00; 12 for §3.50; 25 for S6.50. 



Iris germanica 



Ten Magnificent Newer Varieties 



Dauntless. This is the best known of all the so-called red Iris. 

 The rich velvety red blooms are of great size and borne atop 

 tall heavy stems. Each 50c; 3 for §1.40; 12 for §5.00. 



Frieda Mohr. A deep pink of gigantic size and perfect form. A 

 flower will fill a 7-inch ring. Has a lovely Locust fragrance. 

 Each 35c; 3 for §1.00; 12 for §3.50; 25 for §6.50. 



Legend. Rich velvety deep claret falls forming a pleasing con- 

 trast to the deep blue standards and their slight bronze sheen. 

 Has a heavy gold beard. Each 60c; 3 for §1.75; 12 for §6.00. 



Los Angeles. The whiteness of freshly fallen snow with a faint 

 edge of lavender-blue. Vigorous and free blooming. Very 

 large flowers. Each 35c; 3 for §1.00; 12 for §3.50; 25 for §6.50. 



Pluie D'Or {Golden Rain). Slender well-branched stems 3 feet 

 high bearing solid golden yellow blooms with deep yellow 

 beard. Blooms most profusely. Each 35c; 3 for §1.00; 12 for 

 S3. 50; 25 for §6.50. 



Rameses. Rose, pink, and buff tones in a glorious combination 

 with yellow edges and apricot beard to heighten the effect. 

 Very large and impressive. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for §5.00. 



San Francisco. Gorgeous blooms with penciled edge of 

 lavender-blue on white. Each 35c; 3 for SI. 00; 12 for S3. 50; 

 25 for S6.50. 



Sensation. The pleasing blue of Cornflowers. Of graceful form 

 and large size. Each 50c; 3 for §1.40; 12 for §5.00. 



Venus de Milo. A very dependable white Iris with a faint 

 cream tinge to give it extra beauty. Accepted as the finest all 

 around white Iris. Each 75c; 3 for §2.00; 12 for §7.50. 



Zuni. An early giant of bronzy red-brown that sparkles like 

 rubies when tlie sun comes through its petals. Very large and 

 well-branciied. Each 50c; 3 for §1.40; 12 for §5.00. 

 One each of the above ten, value S4. 75, for $3.75. 



Japanese Iris 



Dreer's Imperial Japanese 



Iris Kaempferi ® 



Iris 



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. 



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 \nolet; three petals. 

 Gold Bound. Double creamy white with gold bands. 

 Helene VonSiebold. Crimson-purple; white veins. Three petals. 

 Mahogany. Sis 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. Mottled white and crimson-purple. Double. 

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

 Any of the above: Each 35c; 3 for SI. 00; 12 for §3.50; 25 for §6.50. 

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



Mixture. Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for §2.50; 25 for §4.50. 



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