WEST NEWBURY, MASS. 
75 
Mountain Laurel (Fewkes) New. Tall, deep yet delicate 
shell-pink flowers borne freely on strong stems, re¬ 
minding one of the pink Mountain Laurel. This va¬ 
riety was originated by Mr. A. H. Fewkes of Newton 
Highlands and has attracted much attention growing 
in our grounds. 
Mrs. Milly Van Hoboken. Medium in height and bearing 
long, heavy trusses of soft self-pink flowers of im¬ 
mense size. A striking novelty. Midseason to late. 
Mrs. Scholten, medium height, deep blood-red or crimson. 
A fine variety for massing. Midseason. 
Prof. Went (New). Medium to tall, velvety carmine-red, 
much like Von Hochberg but more brilliant with 
larger flowers. 
Ruby (Fewkes). Medium height, clear ruby-red of a shade 
not often found in Phlox, but which blends nicely 
with other flowers. Large individual flowers and 
well-formed heads. 
Salmon Glow (New), rich salmon-pink softened with lilac 
dnd white tints at the center. Free flowering and of 
vigorous growth. 50 cents each. $5 per doz. 
Tapis Blanc, a dwarf white of value. Trusses and panicles 
large. A fine variety for edging. Midseason. 
Wanadis, deep lilac with deeper eye. Medium height. 
Widar, a deep violet-blue with pure white eye. Medium. 
Midseason. 
For Dwarf Phlox see general list of perennials. 
IRIS 
These flowers extend through a wide range of color as 
well as a great variation of height. They are well named 
the Rainbow Flower. The dwarf cristata which creeps 
along the ground is as hardy and sturdy as the tall 
Bearded Iris which attains a height of four feet. 
The American Iris Society has done much to acquaint 
garden lovers with these beautiful flowers. Bulletins 
are issued from time to time and members are kept in¬ 
formed of the latest developments. The membership fee 
is $3.00 per year and applications should be sent to Mr. 
J. B. Wallace, Jr., 129 Church St., New Haven, Conn. If 
you wish to learn of matters pertaining to Iris we cannot 
urge you too strongly to become a member. 
The bearded Iris should be planted in well-drained soil 
preferring to be rather too dry than otherwise. Do not 
use stable manure. Lime is usually beneficial, or bone 
meal. In planting, barely cover the rhizomes with earth 
and give them some protection the first winter to keep 
them from being thrown out by the frost. 
We are listing those which we consider to be the best 
of the newer varieties. 
Our German and Japanese Iris are a wonderful sight to behold. 
