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SEED COMPANY 
"The Poor Man's Orchid." 
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 cemeteries 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. Lavender-pink, nearest approach to pink.. 
Pallida B'almatiea. Large clear shade of lavender. 
Very fine. 
Silver King. Large white. 
Celeste. Fine, satiny blue. 
Sans SoucL Yellow and brown. 
Black Prince. Early, purple. 
. Aurea. Rich chrome-yellow. 
Price any variety, 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 
German Iris. 
Barteldes 5 Hardy Plant Collection 
Peony $°-30 
Iris 40 
Coreopsis ••• "°0 
Hardy Phlox -50 
Purple Day Lily 20 
Yellow Day Lily 20 
$2.20 
Special Price, $1.95, postpaid. 
Hardy Plants 
HARDY PHLOX. One of the best of hardy plants. 
Grows very vigorously, increases from year to year 
and a very useful and beautiful plant. Roots, 25c each; 
5 for $1.00. . 
GOLDEN GLOW or RUDBECKIA. One of the 
brightest and showiest of perennials. Grows from 4 
to 7 feet high and produces an abundance of beauti- 
ful, yellow colors. Resembles the cactus-dahlia in 
shape. Roots, 25c each; 5 for $1.00. 
SHASTA DAISY. These plants multiply rapidly and 
will produce a great number of flowers which are 
beautiful for bououets and for mass planting. Roots, 
20c each; 6 for $1.00. 
DAY LILIES. Herbaceous plants that develop- their 
foliage early in the spring and throw up spikes of 
lily-like flowers early in the fall. Fine for mass plant- 
ing and will thrive in partial shade. 
Purple Day Lilies. Roots, 20c ; 6 for $1.00. 
Yellow Day Lilies. Roots, 20c; 6 for $1.00. 
FUNKIA. One of the best plants for shady situa- 
tions. The foliage is a glossy, dark green which is 
very attractive throughout the summer.' Spikes of 
beautiful, white, lily-shaped flowers are thrown up 
during September. Roots, 35c each; 3 for $1.00. 
JAPANESE IRIS (Iris Kaempferi). Hardy plants 
of easy culture, Specially adapted for planting along 
streams, lakes and ponds as these plants thrive best 
in cool, moist soil. Starts to bloom in June and con- 
tinues for five or six weeks. Roots, 35c each; 3 for 
$1.00. I 
GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA (Baby's Breath). 
Small white flowers, fine for bouquets. Roots, 30c 
each; 3 for 75c. 
DELPHINIUM FORMOSUM (Perennial Larkspur). 
A very graceful, tall plant, with long spikes of bright 
blue flowers. Roots, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
DIGITALIS (Foxglove). A very ornamental plant, 
growing about 3 feet high. Fine for hardy borders. 
Roots, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
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