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Lysimachia Clethroides 



Iris Cristata (Crested Dwarf Iris) 



A tiny native species growing from 4 to 6 inches high with 



delicate, richly marked pale lilac flowers, blooms late in May and 

 June; fine for the rockery or edge of border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris Pallida Dalmatica 



Princess Beatrice. This is the true type of Pallida Dalmatica 

 and still one of the most attractive and satisfactory all around 

 varieties, with flowers of large size; both standards and falls of a 

 clear lavender blue shading to a pale silvery blue at the base and 

 sweetly scented. It is of strong vigorous growth over three feet 

 high with unusually heavy glaucous foliage. 35 cts. each; 

 $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Iris Pseudacorus 



The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for marshes and 

 water courses. May and June; 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



LiatriS (Blazing Star or Gay Feather) 



Pycnostachya. Attractive native plants, succeeding anywhere, producing 



large spikes of light rosy-purple flowers in July and August; 5 feet. 

 Scariosa. Deep purple flowers; 3 to 4 feet. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Linum (Fiax) 



Perenne. A desirable plant for the border or rockery, growing If feet 

 high, with light graceful foliage and large blue flowers all summer. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Lobelia 



Cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). Handsome border plants. Rich, fiery 

 cardinal flowers; strong plants, often producing 10 to 18 spikes, 24 to 30 

 inches long. Few plants are more effective at their season of bloom, which 

 extends from early in August till late in September. 



Syphilitica (Great Lobelia). A choice selection of our native Lobelia with 

 large spikes of blue flowers July to September. 2 to 3 feet. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



LuplnUS (Lupine) 



Effective plants, producing large spikes of flowers; blooming May and June. 

 They require only well-prepared garden soil and to be kept watered in dry 

 weather. 3 feet. 



Polyphyllus. Clear blue. — Albus. A white variety of above. 



— Rosea. A combination of light and dark shades of pink. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Lysimachia (Loose-strife) 



Clethroides (Goose-neck). Grows about 2 feet high, with long, recurved 

 spikes of white flowers from July to September. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



LychtliS (Campion) 



All the Lychnis are of the easiest culture, and this, in addition to their brightness 

 has brought them into high favor. 

 Chalcedonica. A most desirable plant, heads of brilliant orange scarlet; grows 2 



to 3 feet high and blooms all summer. 

 — Alba. A white-flowered form. Haageana. Brilliant orange-scarlet. 



Viscaria Splendens. Forms a dense tuft of evergreen foliage and in June sends up 



handsome double deep red fragrant flowers. 



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



Lythrum 



Roseum Superb um (Rose Loose Strife). A strong growing plant, 3 to 4 feet high, 

 producing large spikes of rose-colored flowers from July to September. 

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



Mazus 



Reptans. A dainty and interesting Alpine creeper for a semi-shaded position in 

 the rockery. Covered during May and June with white and purple Lobelia-like 

 flowers; 4 inches. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Mertensia (Biue-Beiis) 



Virginica. An early spring-flowering plant, growing about 1 to 1J feet high with 

 drooping panicles of handsome light-blue flowers, fading to clear pink; one of the 

 most interesting of our native spring flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 

 per 100. 



Monarda (Bergamot) 

 Showy plants growing from 2 to 3 feet high, succeeding in any 

 soil or position, with aromatic foliage, and producing their bright 

 flowers during July and August. 



Didyma Cambridge Scarlet (O.wego Tea). Brilliant crimson- 

 scarlet. 



— Rosea (Bee Balm). A pre'ty rose-colored form. 



— Violacea. Bright amaranth-red. 

 Fistulosa Alba (Wild Bergamot). A white-flowered variety. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 MyOSOtiS (Forget-Me-Not) 

 Palustris Semperflorens. A variety that is hardly ever out of 

 flower; useful in a shady spot in the border. 20 cts. each; $2.00 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Nepeta 



Mussini. An excellent plant for any position but especially use- 

 ful in the rock garden, it is of compact habit forming dense tufts 

 about 12 inches high with masses of small light violet blue flowers 

 during July and August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 

 per 100. 



LUPLNUS -f OLYPHYLLUS 



NOTE — Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on the order blank 

 and on page 103. 



