J. T. LOVETT. LITTLE SILVER. N. J. 



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GERMAN IRIS. 



Fleur de Lis. 



The upright petals are termed ''standi," the drooping ones 

 "Jails:' 



The German Iris, {Iris Germanica'), frequently termed 

 "Flags," is among the most showy, beautiful and valu- 

 able of early blooming Hardy Pernnials. It blooms with 

 the greatest profusion in spring and early summer, the 

 flowers resembling large orchids in their delicate, fan- 

 tastic structure, and in the richness, purity and ex- 

 quisite shadings of color. In addition they are more or 

 less fragrant. Ihe foliage is luxuriant, broad, sword- 

 like and bluish-green. Succeeds on all soils, but prefers 

 a dry, well drained situation. 



ASIATICA. — Stands purple plum; falls darker purpie. 



AURORA. — Stand- golden yellow, falls lemon. 



CELESTE. — Pure celestial blue throughout, changing 

 to porcelain; very profuse; superb. 



CHAS. WHEELER.— Stands light blue, falls violet. 



DARIUS. — Stands lemon, falls yellow, heavily veined 

 and clouded with purple. 



DONA MARIA. (Edith Cook.)— Stands azure, falls 

 purple. 



FLORENTINA ALBA. (Silver Queen.)— Stands and 

 falls porcelain changing to pure white; very large open 

 flower. 



GRACCUS. — Stands lemon, almost white, falls yellow 

 densely striped with deep red wine. 



H. CRAMER. — Stands deep azure, falls light violet. 



LADY STRUMP.— Stands light blue, falls dark blue. 



LA TRENDRE. (Bridesmaid.)— Stands pearly white, 

 somewhat smoked, falls dark blue. 



MME. CHEREAU.— Stands and falls curiously twisted 

 and crimped, pure white distintcly pencilled with violet. 



MRS. CHAS. DARWIN.— Stands french white, falls 

 white lightly veined with purple; very beautiful. 



PALLIDA SPECIOSA.— Stands violet blue, falls deep 

 purple. 



PURPLE QUEEN. (Blue Bird.)— Stands and falls 

 rich violet purple; very large, early. 



QUEEN OF MAY. (Rosy Gem.)— Stands and falls 

 cheerful bright rosy lavender; large open flower. 



REBECCA. (Honorabilis, Sans Souci.) — Stands golden 

 yellow; falls yellow much veined with reddish chocolate. 



SAMPSON. — Stands golden yellow; falls yellow heavi- 

 ly veined with russet red; dwarf. 



SAPPHO. — Stands deep blue, falls indigo blue. 



SILVER KING. — Stands and falls pure white; flowers 

 of great size and fragrant. 



Strong roots, each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. 

 A set, one each of 20 sorts, for $2.00. 



Mixed German Iris. — A choice mixture of fine sorts, 

 each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 100, $4.00. 



SIBERIAN IRIS. 



Iris Siberica. 



SIBERICA. Siberian Iris — -Flowers similar in 

 form to those of the German Iris, clear rich blue, but 

 smaller, and are borne on long, slender stems in great 

 profusion, just as the Fleur de Lis are fading; excellent 

 for cutting. A strong grower and very hardy. Prefers 

 moist soil. 



SIBERICA ORIENTALIS. — Of even stronger growth 

 and a more profuse bloomer than the species, with 

 larger flowers of rich velvety violet-purple; flowering 

 about ten days later and for a long period. 



Each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. 



SNOW QUEEN— A white form of Iris Siberica Ori- 

 entalis with all the refined beauty and lavish profusion 

 of bloom of that grand Iris. The flowers are pure 

 milk white; are as large and open just as prettily as its 

 parent. It is superb. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00. 



