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Japanese Iris 



Japanese Iris (Iris Kaempferi) 



The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed it 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. 



We have selected the following 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. 

 Blue Danube. Double-blue with pure white veins, yellow center; a striking 



variety of unusual strength. 

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

 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. Compact, 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. 



Pres. Harding. Double or six petaled; heavy, thick-petaled flowers produced 

 when all other Japanese Iris are out of bloom. Flowers very massive; fine light 

 blue with darker shadings. We believe this one of the best Japanese Iris grown. 



Pyramid. Six large, royal purple petals with a yellow center, radiating into lines. 

 Most brilliant 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 ultramarine blue. Six petals. 

 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties, $3.50. 



Japanese Iris in Mixture 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 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. 



Lewisia 



Columbianum Roseum. Flat rosettes of dark evergreen leaves, with masses 

 of medium sized rosy purple flowers on 6 to 8 inch stems, from May to November. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



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



Linum (Flax) 



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

 lj feet high, with light graceful foliage and large blue flowers all 

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



Lithospermum (Cromwell) 



Prostatum Heavenly Blue. A most desirable evergreen rock 

 plant of trailing habit bearing beautiful showy sky-blue flowers 

 during spring and summer and frequently also in the fall. 75 

 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



Lobelia 



Cardinalis {Cardinal Flower). Handsome border plants. Rich 

 fiery cardinal flowers; strong plants, often producing 10 to 18 

 spikes, 24 to 30 inches long. Thriving in any ordinary garden 

 soil, but preferring a moist, deep loam, where they will not suffer 

 from drought. Few plants are more effective at their season 

 of bloom, which extends from early in August till late in Septem- 

 ber. 



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. 



LupinUS (Lupine) 



Effective plants, producing large spikes of flowers, blooming in 

 May and June. They require only well-prepared garden soil, 

 preferably in a semi-shady location; 3 feet. 

 Polyphyllus. Clear blue. 



— Albus. A white variety of above. 



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

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



For Complete List of Seasonable Hardy Lilies 

 See Page 140 



Lupinus Polyphyllus 



Plant liberally of Gypsophila Bristol Fairy for cutting, see page 163 



