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SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS— Continued 
IRIS — The Poor Man's Orchid. 
When most people hear of Iris they think of the 
old-fashioned flags. It is true that the Iris is a flag, 
but the new varieties show such great improvement 
and such wonderful coloring that they now rival 
the very expensive orchids. 
The Iris is extremely hardy. It is one of the best 
drought-resisters we have and will also endure a 
great deal of cold. It will stand neglect and thrive 
where other plants die. This makes it exceptionally 
valuable for cemetery planting, as plants in cemeter- 
ies generally get but little attention and must be 
able to take care of themselves. 
Iris make fine cut flowers and if the flowers are 
cut when in bud they will open out nicely and last 
a long time. They bloom just in time for use on 
Decoration Day. 
They are splendid for beds, borders or in front 
of shrubbery, but are always the most effective when 
in masses of separate colors. Plant in a dry, sunny 
location, setting the roots quite shallow. Too much 
water and too much manure are not good for them. 
We list the very best varieties selected from over 
two hundred. 
MAY QUEEN. 
to pink. 
Lavender-pink, nearest approach 
REMBRANDT. Soft, lilac blue. 
Large clear shade of 
PALLIDA DALMATICA. 
lavender. Very fine. 
SILVER KING. Large white. 
CELESTE. Fine, satiny blue. 
SANS SOUCI. Yellow and brown. 
BLACK PRINCE. Early, purple. 
ATJREA. Rich chrome-yellow. 
L. AVENIR. Soft lavender. 
Price any variety s 15c each, 6 for 75c; 13 for 
$1.25, postpaid. 
MISCELLANEOUS PERENNIAL PLANTS 
These plants are all hardy, will do well in any good garden soil and situation, will increase in size from 
year to year, and when once established will need but little attention. In planting bear in mind that the 
plants will remain as set for several years and therefore it is well to spade in a liberal quantity of well-rotted 
manure or bone meal. 
SHASTA DAISY. Gives a fine show of large 
white flowers. The plants multiply rapidly and the 
flowers are fine for cutting. 
Each 15c; 6 for 75c; 12 for $1.25 
HOLLYHOCKS. Well known hardy perennials. 
Especialls?- valuable for making a hedge or as a 
background Each 15c; 6 for 80c; 12 for $1.40 
PURPLE DAY LILY. Herbaceous plants that de- 
velop their ornamental foliage early in spring and 
throw up spikes of lily-like flowers in the fall. 
Adapted to planting in partial shade. 
Each 15c; 6 for 80c; 12 for $1.40 
SHASTA DAISY 
