The German Iris. Iris Germanic* 



BUTTERFLY ORCHID. 



An interesting air plant, growing 



THE GERMAN IRIS. Iris Germanica. 

 The German Irises are of unparalleled beauty, thought 

 to exceed even the celebrated Japanese Irises, and to be 

 comparable with nothing except tropical orchids. They 

 are certainly of rare and wonderful loveliness, not only in 

 color and shape of flowers but In the decorative value of 

 the plants for borders and edgings. They are perfectly 

 hardy and will thrive in any good soil. The Illustration 

 gives a fair though partial idea of the peculiar markings 

 of this splendid iris. Mixed colors, 6 cents each; 6 for 

 25 cents; 45 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



THE JAPANESE IRIS. Iris Kamp/eri. 

 The flowers of this magnificent class of irises are enor- 

 mous, being six or eight inches across, and are of charm- 

 ing hues and colors, embracing white, crimson, rose, lilac, 

 blue, lavender and violet, each flower representing several 

 shades. A golden yellow blotch on each petal adds to the 

 color effect of the flower. The Japanese Irises are perfectly 

 hardy, and bloom profusely during a period of Ave to seven 

 weeks in mid-summer. They attain greatest perfection if 

 supplied with an abundance of water at the timeof flower- 

 ing. All the above mentioned colors in mixture, 10 cents 

 each; 8 for 25 cents; 90 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



JAPANESE PINK SPIDER LILY. 



This pretty plant produces spikes of the most delicate flowers, varying in color from j 

 pinkish salmon to pink, Vermillion and scarlet. It blooms out of doors in September, and 5. 

 may be carried Indoors in pot or vase for early fall house culture. It must be kept con- » 

 stantly moist during the blooming period. In warm situations it is hardy at the North, • 

 especially if slightly covered with litter. At the .South it needs no protection whatever, q 

 (See illustration above.) 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 00 cents per dozen, postpaid. o 



WHITE SPIDER LILY. Ilymenocallis caribwa. •} 

 This is one of the best of the evergreen lilies, the leaves being highly ornamental. It f" 

 produces several or many tall flower spikes, each surmounted by eight to twelve large, 2 

 white, sweet scented flowers. It thrives best in a moist situation. Planted out in May it ^ 

 will bloom in July ; also admirably adapted for pot culture, blooming in 6 toX weeks. It O 

 may be forced into bloom in water, like a hyacinth. 15c. each; 2 for 25c; S1.25 per dozen. J 



ANTIGONON LEPTOPUS. The Mountain Beauty. 



A handsome free blooming climber. Flowers are rose-colored and produced In clusters 

 See page 110 for Illustration and description. Good strong roots, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts. 



Japanese Pink Spider Lily 



Butterfly Orchio. 



without soil or pot, and obtaining its 

 moisture from the small amount of 

 moss in which its roots are imbedded. It 

 will succeed in an ordinary window. It 

 demands good light, but not too strong 

 sunshine. It mav be hung from the 

 ceiling, if preferred. The moss must be 

 kept wet, or at least watered frequently, 

 and the leaves of the plant kept free 

 from dust. The odd flowers are delicate 

 and butterfly-like, and are borne in 

 graceful sprays, as shown in the illus- 

 tration. The flower colors are pink and 

 green, changing with age to yellow and 

 chocolate. Strong blooming size clus- 

 ters, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



IPO MCE A MEXICANA. 



A beautiful climber, with glossy 

 green foliage, somewhat resembling a 

 passion vine. It forms a root the size 

 of a small dahlia, which can be safely 

 wintered in the cellar. The vine produces large, 

 satinv, violet crimson flowers, which remain open 

 all day long. Strong roots, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. 



IPOMOEA PANDURATA. 



The hardy day blooming moonflower. Handsome 

 for covering porches, verandas and balconies, mak- 

 ing a luxuriant vine. The flowers are large, white, 

 with purple throat. 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



TIGRIDIAS. Tiger Flower. 



Tlgridias are easily cultivated and bloom freely. 

 Their large and handsome flowers always elicit ad- 

 miration. The shape, delicacy and rich marking of the petals, have won for the flower a 

 name comparing it with the brilliant shell of the tropics, or with the spotted skin of the 

 tiger. I offer four handsomely marked and differently colored varieties. 



Grandlflora Red. Glowing crimson, variegated with yellow. Large and desirable. 



Conchiflora Yellow. Yellow, 

 spotted with crimson. 



Alba. Large, pure white, 

 spotted with crimson. 



Violet, "ne of the newer soi ls. 

 Quite a novelty. 15c. each; 2 for 25c. 



Any of the above except whero 

 noted, 5 cents each ; (i for 25 cents ; 

 40 cents per dozen, postpaid. 



one bulb of each of the four 

 Tlgridias, 25c; three of each, BOc. 



NAEGELIA. 



A native of Mexico. The colors 

 embrace exquisite tints of rose, 

 carmine, red, lilac, white, golden 

 yellow, etc. The foliage is velvety, 

 of heavy texture, with tints <>i 

 green, purple and maroon. A 

 single plant, sometimes carries 

 from 15 to 20 spikes of flowers. 

 Start tubers In S-lnch pots, curly in 

 the year, in warm place. When 

 wi ll tilled with roots transfer to 

 large pots, using a compost of 

 loam, I t leaf mold and 1 .. sand. 

 When blooming give liquid ma- 

 nure. Keep roots in dry sand in 

 winter. Strong tubers, 20 cts. each; 

 3 for 50 cts.; 8 lor 81.25, postpaid. 



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MADEIRA VINE. 



Mignonette Vine. Mexican Vine. 



A beautiful tuberous-rooted climber,with glossy 

 green leaves and handsome racemes of fragrant 



white flowers. The vine makes a very rapid g 

 growth, and a few plants will cover a trellis or 

 cottage wall in a single season. It is a very pretty 

 thing to use for shading a porch or veranda. 

 5 cts. each; 6 for 25 cts.; 45 cts. per do/.., postpaid. 



MILLA BIFLORA. Star Flower. 



An extremely pretty member of the lily family; 

 a native of Mexico. Flowers in pairs, of pure 

 waxy white, with delicate lemon centres. Each 

 root produces 5 to 8 flower stalks. Flowers de- g" 

 lightfully fragrant, lasting for days if cut and * 

 placed in water. A sunny situation is best. A * 

 dozen bulbs planted closely make a pleasing » 

 effect. 5c. each; 6 for 25c; 40c. per doz., postpaid. ■ 



HEUCHERA SANGUINEA. I 



A beautiful hardy perennial, dwarf, compact, q 



robust and evergreen. The blooms are borne * 



on long, graceful spikes with fiery coral red bios- §• 



soms. It is easily grown and is matchless in j 

 beauty effect. 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



Tigridia. Tiger or Shell Flower. 



Naegelia. (Engraved From 



