IRIS, Japan. The plants we quote are re- 
cent importations from Japan, and are extra 
choice and rare. This is the latest and largest 
flowering of all the Iris family. Some speci- 
mens in the nursery measured over 9 inches 
across the petals. Tliey are entirely hardy, 
and require no attention after being planted in 
good soil. They show the most charming com- 
binations of colors ; some are i)ure white, others 
crimson, rose, lavender, lilac, blue, and others 
are mottled. 
LILIES, Auratum (The Golden-rayed Lily 
of Japan). Pure white, with crimson spots, 
while through the center of each petal runs a 
clear golden band, the fl nvers nearly a foot 
across. Blossoms from June to October. 
LILIES, Speciosum rubrum. Kose color, 
spotted with crimson. 
Japan Iris. 
P/EONIES, Herbaceous. It is surprising 
that ihese elegant flowering jilants are no more 
generally cultivated. M. st people seem to have 
Paionia. 
lost sight of the many beautiful varieties in- 
troduced within the last few years. They are 
absolutely hardy everywhere, have no Insect 
enemies, and always live a^.d gro •/ when prop- 
erly planted. Increasing in beauty from year to 
year. They bloom in June and July, and may 
be jilanted singly or in groups. The foliage is 
rich and glos.sy, and of a baautiful deep green 
color, thus making the ]ilants very ornamental 
when out of blossom. The jilants attain a 
height of about 2 foot. We offer the following 
colois : Pink, l^ed. Scarlet, Crimson, White. 
These varieties are distinguished by the color 
of the flower. Order by color. 
RUDBECKIA, Golden Glow. Cone Flower. 
We call attention to this notable novelty, and 
oll'er it as the finest hardy herbaceous border 
jilant introduced for many years. It is of easy 
growth, and is giving complete satisfaction. A 
plant this season on our grounds, the second 
year from planting, had 1,380 flowers and buds 
on it, .some of the flowers being 3J inches in 
diameter. It made a great show, and but few 
]ilants can vie with it in attractiveness. There 
is no floral novelty before the public to be com. 
pared to it for effectiveness and worth. We 
recommend it. 
