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Japanese Iris (*"= Kaempferi) 



The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed them 

 in the same rank popularly as the Hardy Phloxes and Peonies. 

 Coming into flower about the middle of June, and continuing for 

 3 to 4 weeks they fill in a period when flowers of this attractive 

 type are particularly welcome. 



They succeed in almost any soil and position, but like rich soil 

 and plenty of water when they are forming their buds and develop- 

 ing their flowers. 



Valuable as cut flowers, for which purpose they should be cut 

 in the bud state, permitting the blooms to expand after being 

 placed in water. 



Six Superb Japanese Iris 



We have selected the following six varieties from a long list of 



introductions as the most distinctive. With their rich, lustrous 



colors and refined forms they rank high in this regal class of 



Oriental flowers. 



Azure. Double immense flower, exquisitely waved; mauve-blue, 

 darker halo surrounding yellow blotch at base of petals. 



Bertha Hallock. Lower and upper petals nearly equal size. 

 Bright, clear purple, with distinct rays and halo of white sur- 

 rounding the golden throat, white standards tipped purple. 



Chameleon. Vinous purple, speckled and splashed graj-. Six 

 petals. 



Mount Hood. Double, light blue shaded darker, bright orange 

 centre. 



Pres. Harding. Double or six petaled; heavy, thick-petal ed 

 flowers produced when all other Japanese Iris are out of bloom. 

 Flowers verj' massive; fine light blue with darker shadings. We 

 believe this one of the best Japanese Iris grown. 



Templeton. Double light violet mottled reddish pink and 

 white; of exceedingly fine form. 



Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; one each of the above 6 

 varieties for S2.50. 



Standard Collection Japanese Iris 



A select collection of twelve of the most popular standard 

 varieties. 

 Blue Danube. Double-blue with pure wMte veins, yellow 



centre; a striking variety of unusual strength. 

 Blue Jay. Six large petals aniline blue surrounded by a white 



halo. 

 Gold Bound. A fine double, pure white; creamy glow at the 



gold-banded centre. 

 Helene Von Siebold. Single. Self color. Reddish purple. 



Very large and fine blossoms. 

 Mahogany. Rich velvety crimson purple with six large rounded 



petals. 

 Oriole. Double claret-red, flamed white and blue. Compatt, 



medium sized. 

 Orion. Light ground, suffused throughout with crimson purple. 



Six petals. 

 Othello. Beautiful double deep purple overlaid with blue. 

 Paragon. Rich royal purple with many white veins.. Six petals. 

 Pyramid. Six large, royal purple petals with a yellow centre, 



radiating into lines. Most briUiant Iris. 

 Quakeress. Single. Broad, wavy petals of great size. Color 



dark rich blue, slightly veined. Yellow blotch is unusually 



bright. 

 Victor. Silvery white traced and marbled ultra-marine blue. 



Six petals. 

 Price. 35 cts. each; S3. 50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Set of 12 



varieties, S3. 50. 



Japanese Iris in Mixture 



An exceptionally fine strain of mixed varieties. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; S15.00 per 100. 



J.\p.\NESE Iris 



Two Special New Iris Germanica 



A beautiful combination of royal purple and golden 

 yellow. 



The two varieties here described, one a golden j'eUow, the 

 other a rich velvety purple, flowering at the same time and when 

 planted together form a brilliant rich color combination that is 

 most effective and pleasing. 



Gold Imperial. The best and most vigorous growing free- 

 flowering golden yellow Iris. Rich smooth chrome yellow of 

 fine form and texture with a brilliant orange beard. It has been 

 one of the most admired of the newer Iris on account of its 

 perfect form and unusually deep color. 

 Souv. de Mme. Gaudichan. The largest, darkest and by far 

 the finest of the dark purple Irises. The falls are brilliant 

 velvety blackish purple, even the beard has a bluish cast which 

 entrances the beauty of the flower. In addition to its other 

 attractions it is also very fragrant. 

 Price. Sl.OO each; $9.00 per dozen, or we will supply the pair, 

 one of each variety for SI. SO. 



Lavandula (Lavender) 



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

 high; delightfully fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



Liatris (Blazing star, or Gay Feather) 



Showy and attractive native plants, succeeding anywhere, pro- 

 ducing large spikes of flowers in July and August. 

 Pycnostachya. Spikes of light rosy-purple flowers; 5 feet. 

 Scariosa. Deep purple flowers; 3 to 4 feet high. 



25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz.; S15.00 per 100. 



Linum (Fiax) 



Particularly useful plants for the rockery as well as for the mixed 

 border with light graceful foliage and habit of growth producing 

 their attractive flowers throughout the summer. 

 Narbonnense. Forms a spreading clump about Ij to 2 feet 



with a profusion of azure blue flowers with white eye. 

 Perenne. Grows erect I5 feet high withlarge azure blue flowers. 

 25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz.; S18.00 per 100. 



Garden Chrysanthemums offered on page 161 will supply an abundance of flowers after everything else 



has been cut by frost 



