are also many beautiful and choice plants in his selected Hoodacres Hybrids. 
Without doubt, these two strains arc the “last word” in delphiniums and 
it is from these strong colorful hybrids that my stock has been carefully 
selected and is now offered in my catalogue. 
There are many interesting plants that I am testing in my garden, 
among them are some of the more rare sempervivums and hardy chrysan¬ 
themums. Most of these have exceptional merit and will prove interesting 
additions to our gardens. 
I have lost my heart to Meconopsis Baileyi, a sky blue poppy-like 
perennial, tall and most rarely beautiful. They fascinate me to such an 
extent that T feel no real garden should he without them and suggest their 
use in any shadv well drained situation. 
Gardening is a habit that satisfies for it brings us in close contact with 
green, growing things, which are in themselves so genuine that their cul¬ 
tivation gives us peace and tranquility in greater measure than any other 
diversion in life. The ultimate test of living is joy within the heart, and 
blessed is the! person who cherishes a garden. 
March 27, 1934. ELIZABETH NOBLE NESMITH 
FALL BLOOMING BEARDED IRISES 
These will add color to our fall gardens and are awakening a great 
interest. They usually bloom early in summer and again in late fall. The 
culture is the same as the other Bearded Irises, with this addition; it is 
recommended that they be supplied with plenty of water and given ad¬ 
ditional fertilizer during the summer. 
AUTUMN KING (H. P. Sass 1924) An attractive blue purple 
bicolor ; especially effective in the fall. 26 in. $ .50 
AUTUMN QUEEN (H. P. Sass 1926) A pure white, well formed 
iris which is a fall bloomer. 20 in. $ .50 
DORCAS HUTCH ENSON (H. P. Sass-McDadc 1933) A fragrant 
violet colored self of excellent form and substance. 20 in. $2.00 
EQUINOX (Auten 1932) One of the most dependable fall bloom¬ 
ing irises. S. reddish purple; F. slightly darker. 26 in. $2.50 
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT (H. P. Sass-McDade 1933) One of the 
best fall bloomers A deep velvety red-violet self. 26 in. Gold 
Medal for best fall bloomer $8.00 
GOLDEN HARVEST (J Sass 1929) A yellow intermediate that 
blooms again in the fall. S. Olive! yellow with blue tones at haft; 
F. Citron yellow with a brown sheen. Orange beard. Excellent. $1.50 
JEAN SI RET. A new yellow which is fall blooming. 12 in. $1.25 
LAURA HUTCH ENSON (H. P. Sass-Hill 1933) An exceedingly 
desirable fall bloomer; blue-purpe in tone; medium sized flower. $3.50 
OLIVE WHITE (H. P. Sass-Hill 1932) Deep cream colored 
flower with pale green veining. Especially desirable. Much like 
Doxa. 18 in. $3.00 
LIEUT. DE CHAVAGNAC. A violet colored iris; fragrant and 
lovely. $1.50 
PEARL BLUE (Sturt. 1925) A beautiful pale blue iris on good 
tall stems. An excellent addition. $2.00 
SEPTEMBER SKIES (H. P. Sass-Hill 1933) A deep purple self 
of medium height. Well recommended. $1.50 
ULTRA BLUE (H. P. Sass 1930) An excellent variety of clear 
ultramarine blue. $ 1.00 
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