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CHOICE SELECTIONS IN PLANTS, F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 
The Japanese varieties of the Iris or Fleur-de-lis are unsurpassed 
for variety and richness of color, and are of exquisite beauty. Almost 
every shade and hue can be found beautifully blended in these gorge- 
ous flowers, The varieties, one and all, are highly ornamental as deco- 
rative plants, and no flower improves so much on close examination. 
Spikes cut and put in vases garnished with a little foliage are as beau- 
tiful as the costliest and choicest orchids, both in form and color; and 
should be cut just before they open. They are perfectly hardy— of 
easy culture, flourishing in any good garden soil. They grow three to 
four feet in height; flowering from the middle of June to end of July, 
and bloom the first season planted. Collection of leu named 
sorts, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. Ten choicest and 
best named sorts. Price 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
IRIS GERMANICA. 
" Iris," the Greek name for the rainbow, has been used for this 
plant on account of the royal coloring of the flowers. This is the 
" Fleur-de-lis," under which name it is better known to many. This 
species blooms in May before the " Keempferii," and when planted to- 
gether lengthens the season of bloom about double. We have ten 
exceedingly chou e sorts. Price, 15c. each; $1.50 perdoz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
ful. 
IRIS SIBERICA. 
The Siberian Iris." Lovely blue and white; tall and very grace 
Price, 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
FUNKIA SIEBOLHII Y AK. 
A beautiful variegated - leaved hardy plant, the leaves being 
fully half white; in the spring it is particularly beautiful. A fine border 
plant for hardy groups. Price 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
THE WHITE DA Y LILY — " Hemeroeallis Subcordafa." 
A beautiful plant for partly shady places; large round, heart- 
shaped leaves, forming large clumps, over which the clusters of pure 
white fragrant flowers are thrown. Price, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 
SPIREAS. 
Ulmaria, ft-, pi. — "Queen of the Meadow." 
Flowers double white; very attractive; borne in 
great abundance; blooms June to August. Price, 
15c. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Aurea Reticulata. — A new and very hand- 
some variety, with handsome glossy green fol- 
iage, elegantly veined with yellow. Price, 25c. 
each; $2.50 per doz. 
Japonica (Astilhe). — Glossy dark -green 
leaves, about a foot high, with spikes of fea- 
thery, fine white flowers. Price, 15c. each; $1.50 
per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 
Compacta Multiflora. — New, more com- 
pact than Japonica, and an extra fine variety. 
Price, 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 1.00. 
If you have a water - pond, or marshy 
place, or a streamlet running through some por- 
tion of your grounds, why not utilize them, and 
make them sources of much pleasure to yourself and 
friends by arranging them as water-gardens. They are 
very interesting, and, when properly planted, very 
beautiful. Many of our finest Hardy Herbaceous 
plants thrive best in swampy soil. "We have a very extensive stock of the 
choicest Iris's, Ornamental Grasses, and other moisture-loving plants, and 
are prepared to furnish special low prices on collections of aquatic and 
semi-aquatic plants. 
YUCCA PILAMBKTOSA. 
Perfectly hardy and easily grown; very odd and beauti- 
ful. The stem on which the flowers are borne is thrown up 
in July, and forms a perfect pyramid of creamy white, bell- 
shaped flowers. Very picturesque effects are produced when 
planted in groups on the lawn. Price, 35c. each; $3.50 per 
doz. Extra size, 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Yucca Filamentosa. 
ACHILLEA ALBA, THE PEARL. 
A new variety, originating in France. The 
flowers are much larger than Achillea albajlore 
plena, and instead of a trailing habit the growth 
is erect, forming- a beautiful plant from eighteen 
inches to two feet in height. It is completely 
covered with pure white flowers from July until 
frost, is perfectly hardy, and will thrive in any 
good soil or situation. Price, 15c. each; $1.50 per 
doz. 
EULALIA JAPOSSICA ZEBRINA. 
A peculiarly variegated grass, growing six 
feet in height. The variegation is unlike that 
of any other plant, being across the leaf in reg- 
ular bands, as shown in our illustration; dark 
green and light yellow alternating. Price, 10c. 
each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Extra size 
clumps, 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 
EULALIA GRACILLIMA. 
The most beautiful of all the Eulalias, with 
narrow graceful foliage; entirely green, without 
variegation, except that the midrib is of a silvery 
sheen; perfectly hardy; very valuable. Price, 
10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Extra size 
clumps, 25c, each; $2.50 per doz.; $16.00 per 100. 
Euialia Japonica Zebrina. 
EULALIA JAP. VAR. 
An older variety than the Euialia Japonica 
1 Zebrina. Leaves striped white and green, longi- 
tudinally. The dried blooms make beautiful 
winter ornaments. Price, 10c. each; $1.00 per 
doz. ; $6.00 per 100. Extra size clumps, 25c. each; 
$2.50 per doz. ; $16.00 per 100. 
ORDERS FOR ALL HARPY HERBACEOUS PLANTS AND BULBS SHOULD REACH US BY MAY 1st, AFTER WHICH DATE GROWTH BEGINS, WHEN IT IS TOO LATE TO SHIP 
THEM LONG DISTANCES, 
