Buying a Peony Plant is a Lifetime Investment 



Hardy Candytuft {Iherxs sempervirens) 



Iberis (Hardy Candytuft) 



Delightful little evergreen plants that show 

 up well wherever planted. Many are used in 

 rock-gardens and they make splendid border 

 plants, furnishing closely packed white 

 bloom in spring. 



Sempervirens. The Hardy Candytuft has 



many uses in the garden. 

 Snowflake. Large, pure white flowers on 



dwarf plants. 3 for $1.25. 



Bearded Iris (Flas Iris) 



The Rainbow Flowers are popular every- 

 where and have so many admirers that there 

 is a thriving Iris Society. Planted in the sun 

 in ordinary good garden soil, they provide a 

 wonderful display of gloriously colored flowers 

 in May. A few varieties repeat in the fall. 

 Every garden should have a collection. 

 Anne-Marie Cayeux. Pink. Extra fine. 

 Biaci< Wings. Deep blue-black. Fine. 

 Blue Triumph. Fine pale blue. 

 Blue Velvet. Velvety, best dark blue. 

 California Gold. Tall; golden yellow. 3 for 



$1.25. 

 Cheerio. Standards tan; falls velvety red. 



3 for $1.25. 

 Clara Noyes. Rich blend of Talisman rose. 

 Copper Lustre. Copper and gold blend. 



3 for $1.25. 

 Depute Nomblot. Dyke's medal. Bronze. 

 Grace Sturtevant. Red-purple; fragrant. 

 Jean Cayeux. A blend of browns. 

 Naranja. Rich yellow self. 

 Noweta. Dainty pink blend. Exquisite. 

 San Francisco. White, edged blue. 

 Shot Silk. Rich silky pink and gold. 

 Sir Michael. Dark blue tone. Fragrant. 

 Venus de Milo. Fine new white. 

 William IVIohr. Lilac, veined manganese. 



Autumn-flowerins Bearded Iris 



Autumn Elf. Standards cream; falls light 



mauve. 

 Autumn Haze. Large; violet-purple. 

 Autumn Queen. Very pretty white. 

 Black Magic. Intense deep blue-violet with 



a rich velvety black luster and sheen. 

 Eleanor Roosevelt. Deep red-violet. 

 Sangreal. Yellow fall bloomer. 

 Ultra. Very fine ultramarine-blue. 



Iris sibirica (Siberian Iris) 



Being smaller and more graceful, these are 

 greatly admired as cut-flowers. They are 

 also easy to grow and bloom in May. 

 Caesar's Brother. Rich black pansy-purple. 



3 for $1.25. 

 Perry's Blue. Clear blue. Stout stems. 

 Snow Queen. A beautiful white. Very free 



flowering. 



Iris pumila 



(Dwarf Iris or Miniature Flass) 



A dwarf Iris that is ideal for the rock- 

 garden. Blooms during March and April. 

 Fairy. Pale blue. 

 La Fiancee. White. 

 Prairie Gem. The 10 to 12-inch plants 



bloom in both spring and fall. Beautiful 



yellow flowers. 

 Sambo. Deep blue. 



Iris Kaempferi (Oriental Iris) 



These beautiful Iris prefer moist acid soil. 

 An ideal place is around a pool or along the 

 bank of a brook where their roots will not be- 

 come dry. If planted in the border they 

 should be kept well watered. If not ac- 

 quainted with these Iris, the glorious flowers 

 of the following varieties will surprise and 

 please you. Bloom in June. 

 Blue Bird. Single; rich blue. 

 Gold Bound. Double; white, gold-banded 



center. 

 La Tosca. Double; immense white flowers. 

 Lavender Giant. Single; lavender-blue. 

 Mahogany. Double; a lovely mahogany-red. 

 Purple and Gold. Double; violet-purple, 



golden throat. 

 Red Riding Hood. Single; a fine red variety. 

 Rose Anna. Double; light mauve, veined 



purple. 

 T. S. Ware. Double; reddish violet flowers, 



white centers. 

 All above Oriental Iris, 65c. each; $1.65 for 

 3 of one kind; $5.75 per doz. of one kind 



Liatris (Gayfeather) 



Pycnostachya. The tall spikes of rich purple 

 are outstanding in the summer garden. 

 July, August. 4 ft. 



Scariosa, September Glory. Whether seen 

 in the garden or in a tall vase with other 

 autumn flowers, this showy spire-like 

 perennial is always admired for its distinc- 

 tive form and color. 3 for $1.25. 



Spicata. Similar to L. pycnostachya but 

 earlier to bloom. 3 ft. 



Mertensia (Blue Bells) 



Virginica. One of the desirable spring na- 

 tives found in shaded or partly shaded lo- 

 cations. It thrives in shady spots in a gar- 

 den with ordinary soil. Looks best when 

 planted in good-sized groups. 



Paeonia (Peony) 



A long-lived perennial, the plants growing 



larger and better year by year. They make a 



good showing in the garden and are favorite 



flowers for cutting. In planting, the crown 



should never have over 2 inches of soil over it. 



If planted deep they will not bloom. 



Avalanche. Splendid white. Late. 



Baroness Schroeder. French white, chang- 

 ing to pure white. 



Cherry Hill. Velvety garnet-red. 



Felix Crousse. Ruby-red. Midseason. 



Festiva Maxima. White with crimson 

 specks. Early. 



Georgiana Shaylor. Rose-pink. Late. 



Karl Rosenfield. The supreme red. 



La Lorraine. Large; creamy white. 



Marie Crousse. Soft salmon-pink. 



Mons. Jules Elie. Large; pink. Early. 



Nanette. White, golden stamens. 



Primevere. Nearest to yellow. 



Richard Carvel. Uniform bright crimson. 



Sarah Bernhardt. Deep pink. 



Therese. Marvelous soft pink. 



Walter Faxon. Coral-pink. 



All above Peonies, $1.00 each 



Unless otherwise noted, all plants are $1.00 for 3 of one kind; $1.95 for 6 of one kind; $3.65 per doz. of one kind. Single plants, each 45& 

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Papaver orientale 



(Oriental Poppy) 



There just isn't any other plant which can 

 take the place of Oriental Poppies. They are 

 hardy, easy to grow and last when once well 

 started. The pale varieties are enchantingly 

 beautiful while the brightly colored ones are 

 spectacular enough to please the most par- 

 ticular lover of gay flowers. Plant them in 

 groups throughout the border for May and 

 June color. 

 Barr's White. Large white flowers with 



purplish black spots. 65c. each; 3 for $1.65; 



$5.75 per doz. 

 Beauty of Livermere. Crimson with black 



blotches. 

 Cavalier. Crinkly flowers of deep scarlet-red. 

 Fairy. Pale pink. 

 Gold of Ophir. Golden orange. 

 Henri Cayeux. Old-rose. 3 for $1.50. 

 Jeannie Mawson. Sparkling geranium- 

 pink. 

 Joyce. Soft red flowers in abundance. 

 Lachs Konigen. Peach-red, with pink cast. 

 May Sadler. The fringed petals of the 



salmon-pink flowers have black markings. 

 Nancy. Deep crimson with glossy black 



blotches at the base of each petal. 

 Orange Perfection. Flame-red tinted 



orange. 

 Purity. Pure soft pink. 

 Wurtembergia. Brilliant glowing rose-red. 

 Unless otherwise noted, 



all above Poppies, 55c. each; $1.25 for 3 



of one kind; $4.50 per doz. of one kind 



Primula (Primrose) 



Perhaps the showiest of spring-flowering 



perennials are the lovely Primroses. They 



have a wide color range. 



Auricula, Mixed Hybrids. Unusual and 



distinct. Large flowers, on 6 to 8-inch 



stems, are of various colors. 3 for $1.25. 



Pyrethrum (Painted Daisy) 



Pyrethrums are special favorites with us 

 because of their simple beauty of form, their 

 wide use as cut-flowers, and their attractive 

 appearance in the garden. Useful for cutting. 

 Brilliant. Red; almost double blooms. 

 Crimson Glow. The large, pure scarlet 

 blooms are accentuated with golden yel- 

 low centers. 85c. each; 3 for $2.10. 

 Pink Bouquet. A delightful pink variety 



with a crested center. 

 Rosary. New. Double bright pink; known 



for its sturdy growth. 

 Silver Tips (Barbara Shum). New. The 

 double red blossoms have tiny white 

 markings at the tips of the petals. 

 Finest Double, Mixed. Many delicate 

 and subtle shades. 3 for $1.25. 

 Unless otherwise noted, all Pyrethrums are 

 65c. each; $1.65 for 3 of one kind; $5.75 per 

 doz. of one kind. 



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