BULBS. 



IRIS. Fleur-de-lis. 



45 



The most important and valuable group of all the hardy herbaceous plants and are introduced here by reason 

 of their roots being of a tuberous nature. In delicate structure and rich coloring many of them equal the finest 

 orchids. 



JAPAN IRIS (I. Kaempferi). 



GERMAN IRIS. 



English Iris (/. angelica). Large handsome flowers 

 of various shades of purple, blue and lilac. Perfectly 

 hardy. Ea., 3c; doz., 25c; 100, $1.75. 



Dwarf Iris (/. nudicaule). Grows but six inches high. 

 Its large violet and purple flowers are borne on short 

 stems in early spring in great profusion. A beautiful 

 little species, splendid as a border plant and particu- 

 larly useful in rock work. Ea., 10c; 3 for 25c; doz., 

 75c; 100, $5.00. 



GERMAN IRIS (I. Germanica). 



In richness and purity of color of blooms there are 

 indeed few orchids that will equal these. Luxuriant, 

 broad, bluish-green foliage and large, richly colored 

 flowers of strange and graceful forms. All thrive in 

 any common garden soil, are absolutely hardy, and will 

 succeed even in smoky town lots, or upon the border of 

 ponds and streams. Bloom profusely in May and June. 



Aurora. Rich golden-yellow; gorgeous in effect. 



Blue Bird. Beautiful deep violet-blue. 



Celeste. Delicate pale lavender. 



Donna Maria. White, shaded with lavender. 



Florentina. Pale blue, shaded and fringed with 

 orange-yellow; fragrant; very fine. One of the finest 

 flowers for forcing. In Europe it is extremely popular 

 for this purpose. Especially pleasing and appropriate 

 for the pulpit or chancel and is being very extensively 

 flowered by city florists for this purpose'. 



La Tendre. Pale violet or lavender. 



Mad. Chereau. White, veined with violet. 



Pallida speciosa. Pale indigo-blue. 



Rebecca. Buff and maroon shaded with yellow. 



Sappho. Blue and indigo. 



Sampson. Rich yellow and maroon veined white. 

 Ea., 10c; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c; 100, $5.00. 



The most magnificent of all. The flowers are of 

 fantastic and curious shapes and of immense size, often 

 exceeding eight inches in diameter and present a re- 

 markable variety of color, ranging from ivory white 

 through violet, purple, blue, crimson, yellow, etc. 

 Many are variegated or spotted and splashed with two, 

 three and four distinct colors. Some are single, others 

 semi double and still others quite double. Bloom in 

 great profusion in June and July. Exceedingly hardy 

 and especially adapted to planting in moist situations. 



Blue Danube. Deep velvety-blue; rich yellow centre. 



Blue Jay. Pale blue delicately lined with white. 



Chameleon. Greyish-white mottled with purplish red. 



Cold Band. Large and showy, pure white with gold- 

 banded centre. 



Pyramid. Violet-blue, veined white. 



Robert Craig. White, shaded with violet. 



William Tell. Grey, white and blue, with blue and 

 yellow centre. 



In addition to those named above, we have over 

 twenty -five distinct and remarkable varieties selected 

 by the Professor of Horticulture of the Imperial Col- 

 lege, from hundreds of sorts, including every variety 

 grown in Japan. 



Ea., 15c; 3 for 35c; doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



TRITELEIA UNIFLORA. 



This splendid little hardy bulb is not yet fully appre- 

 ciated but is rapidly gaining popularity. The charm- 

 ing pure white or violet blossoms are produced on long 

 stems in the greatest profusion and for a long period ; 

 each bulb sending up flowers in constant succession. 

 It should be freely used for clumps, borders and 

 edgings; for it will continue to increase in beauty for 

 many years, simply planted in a sunny place upon the 

 lawn or in the garden. As pot plants it is not excelled 

 by any other flowering bulb. Five or six bulbs placed 

 in a five inch pot will furnish a profusion of lovely 

 sweet scented flowers the whole winter. Ea., 3c; doz., 

 20c; 100, $1.25. 



