l±i Arthur T.Boddington, 342 West 14 th St.. New York City 



GERMAN IRIS 



The true "Fleur-de-Lis," llie national flower of France, and one of the most 

 desirable early spring-llowering plants. They are perfectly hardy, grow and 

 bloom luxuriantly, especially if planted near the edges of pond'^, or moist 

 grounds, or if plentifully supplied with water, producing large, fragrant, orchid- 

 like Uowers of exquisite colors. Named in the following eight varieties. 



Africa. Dark blue. 

 Dr. Glook. Yellow. 

 Helen. Blue. 

 Henrietta. Yellow. 

 Mme. Chereau. Pearly white, dain 

 tily edged lavender. 

 16 ctB. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. Collection o! 8 varieties for $1 



Speetabilis. An early and free va- 

 riety ; deeji blue. 

 Stella. Light blue. 

 Velveteen. Light yellow, lower pet- 

 als purple-black. 



VARIOUS IRIS 



Iris Pallida Dalmatica 



Foetidissima variegata (GladU/in). Foliage neatly variegated dark green 

 and white ; flowers pale lilac, followed by very attractive seed-pods, which re- 

 main on the plant all winter and which burst open, displaying rows of orange- 

 red berries. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Ochroleuca gigantea. A noble species, growing 4 feet high, with large, pale 

 yellow flowers. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



— '— Aurea. A golden yellow form. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz 



Pseudacorus. Golden yellow flowers, entirely distinct. 15c. each, Si.soper doz. 



Pumila hybrida Cyanea. Rich royal purple, with blackish shadings. 20 cts. 

 e.-ich, $2 per doz. 



— Eburna. Pure white, with creamy white shadings. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 

 —Florida. A beautiful lemon-yellow, shaded darker. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 

 — Formosa. Upper petals deep violet-blue, lower petals light violet. 20 cts. 



each, $2 per doz. 



Sibiriea. Purplish blue flowers on slender scapes 3 feet high; useful for cut- 

 ting. 15 cts. each, S1.50 per doz. 



— Alba. White, veined 

 with pale lilac. 15 cts. 

 each, $i.$o per doz. 



— Orientalis. Rich vio- 

 let-blue ; very free. 15 

 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Iris Pallida Dalmatica 



This is the grandest variety of all the German Iris. Color deep clear lavender; 

 very large; flowers sweet-scented This Iris should be planted largely where cut- 

 flowers are in demand, as it is certainly the liest of its class. A grand varietv' for 

 massing in borders ; it is superb. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 



Culture of Irises. — The common varieties of Iris are well known favorites o^ 

 the border, and the whole family deserves attention for their excellent faculty of tak" 

 ing care of themselves if properly planted in the first instance. The tuberous or bulb- 

 ous-rooted kinds do not recjuire a rich soil ; a sandy loam suits them well and they 

 thrive in peat. Several of the most beautiful varieties should be grown in pots in 

 frame, or in a cool greenhouse. All the varieties can be planted out in clumps in 

 front of a shrubbery or herbaceous border, where they many be seen to advantage, or 

 in the pasture and woodlands. The crown of the bulb must not be more than 3 inches 

 below the surface. 



Tritoma (Red-hot Poker. Flame Flower, or Torch Lily) 

 May Qneen. A companion to Pfitzeri, producing tall flower-stems on which are 

 borne great plume-like blossoms of rich yellow and flame color. 25 cts. each, $2.50 

 per doz., fi5 per 100. 



Piitzerii (The Everblooming Flame Flower). The freest-flowering variety in cultiva- 

 tion, in bloom from August to November, with spikes from 3 to 4 feet high and heacis 

 of bloom over 12 inches long, of a rich orange-scarlet, producing a grand effect 

 either planted singlyin the borderorin masses. 15c. each, Ji .50 per doz., $10 per 100. 



Tricolor. A charming small-flowered sort, in which three distinct colors are com- 

 bined in the same spike of flowers, the buds first appearing cochineal-red, chang- 

 ing to canary-yellow as they develop, finally opening a sulphur-white; very free- 

 flowering. August to October. 2H feet. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Triumph. A stronfc-growing variety that produces from August to October flower- 

 heads 12 to 16 inches long, on stems 4 to 5 feet high, and are entirely distinct in 

 color, being of a rich saffron-yellow, shaded orange-red. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. 



"Water Lilies 



The planting of Water Lilies and arjuatics is b< coming more popular every year. 

 It is not necessary to have a pond or swamp at your disposal. Many amateurs grow' 

 theiTi in their gardens, in old hogsheads, or barrels that have been cut in half. We 

 shall be pleased to make suggestions and furnish lists of varieties and prices. 

 For Water Lily aeed, ace page 60 



Tritoma Pfitzeri 



