NEW, RARE, AND MERITORIOUS HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 



I near vi Ilea — Hardy Gloxinia ® 



Delavayi. A hardy tuberous-rooted plant and one of the choicest 

 perennials. It produces large Gloxinia-like rose-colored flowers 

 in early summer which last in perfection a long time. These are 

 formed in clusters on stems 18 inches high. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00; 

 12 for $3.50; 25 for $6.50. 



Glorious Exotic Japanese Iris 



Iris Kaempferi ® 



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 

 Orc-hids in their rich colorings. While they succeed in almost any 

 soil and under any condition, they delight in a rich deep moist 

 position. 



Japanese Iris, Gold Bound 



Astarte. Double violet. 

 Blue Belle. Single, deep blue; late. 

 Blue Bird. Double, clear blue. 

 Gold Bound. The finest double white. 

 Iso-No-Nami. Double soft blue. 

 Kuma-fungin. Tall, purple-blue, double. 

 Mahogany. Double, velvety crimson-purple. 

 Manadzuru. Double white, veined with blue. 

 Otomenewood. Single, royal purple; early. 

 Oyodo. Double wine red. 

 Purple and Gold. Double violet-purple. 

 Rose Anna. Double ivory white with ruby red veins. 

 Turban. Double light blue. 



Violet Herrington. Double violet with white veinings. 

 Any of the above: 

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

 Set of 14 Varieties, value $4.90, for $4.00. 



Japanese Iris in Mixture. 



25 for $4.50. 



Each 25c; 3 for 70c; 12 for $2.50; 



Liatris — Blazing Star, Gay Feather 



Scariosa superba. Showy and attractive native plant succeed- 

 ing anywhere. This late-flowering type is the showiest form of 

 the tall-growing varieties. Produces large heads of purple flowers 

 on extra-long spikes in August and September. Each 30c; 3 for 

 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 for $5.75. 



The Book of Perennials {Hottes). An interesting book 

 giving valuable information on the growing, using, and prop- 

 agating of hardy perennial plants. Revised and enlarged. 

 $2.00 per copy, postpaid. 



New and Rare Varieties of 



Iris germanica 



Flowering Flag, Fleur de Lis 



The following varieties are among the most magnificent newer 

 introductions oblained up to the present time. Their colorings and 

 form are superb and they represent the giants of the family in size 

 of individual flowers and habit of growth. 



Alta California. 48 in. The tallest and one of the finest new 

 yellow Iris. Clear deep yellow with the falls faintly bronzed 

 which adds to its attractiveness. Of perfect form and texture. 

 Each $2.00. 



Blue Velvet. 46 in. One of the most beautiful and appropriately 

 named as the entire flower seems to be cut out of velvet and the 

 color is a deep intense blue. Each $1.00. 



Dauntless. 40 in. Winner of highest international honors, the 

 Dykes Memorial Medal. The finest and purest red-toned Iris 

 introduced to date. Each $1.00. 



King Juba. 40 in. One of the three or four finest "variegatas." 

 Old gold standards and Dahlia carmine falls. Honorable Men- 

 tion American Iris Society. Each $1.00. 



Sitka. 48 in. A huge, new clear white of splendid form and sub- 

 stance with a long blooming period. Each $1.00. 

 Set of 5 varieties, value $6.00, for $5.50. 



Lithospermum — Gromwell a ® 



Prostratum, Heavenly Blue. Showy trailing evergreen 

 rock plant bearing sky blue flowers in spring, summer, and 

 frequently in fall.. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.50. 



Lobelia cardinalis — Cardinal Flower ® 



Illumination. A distinct and magnificent new variety attaining 

 a height of about 2\ feet and producing a massive flowerspike 

 closely set with large, glossy scarlet blooms. The foliage is of a 

 dark red color. Strong plants. Each 75c; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.50. 



Lotus — Bird's Foot Trefoil A 



Corniculatus fl. pi. A pretty, procumbent plant for rockery or 

 border with attractive foliage and double yellow flowers in 

 summer. Each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 12 for $5.50. 



Ophiopogon — Snakebeard A 

 Jaburan variegatus 



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A very desirable border plant with long narrow green foliage 

 prettily striped gold. Showy deep blue flower spikes during 

 July and August. Its compact growth adapts it to dwarf 

 borders and the rockery. Though entirely hardy it is often 

 grown as a pot plant. Each 30c; 3 for 85c; 12 for $3.00; 25 

 for $5.75. 



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A =Suited to Rock Garden; ® =Suited to Semi-Shade; • =Suited to Shade 



