HARDY HERBACEOUS AND ROCK-PLANTS 
Intermediate Iris, New Hybrids 
Various Irises 
The following new varieties are crosses between Iris germanica 
and Iris pumila. They flower earlier than the German Iris. The 
foliage is dwarf and the flower-stems are about 18 inches high. 
Hardy, vigorous growers; free flowering. 
Blue Boy. S, bright clear blue; F, intense 3 10 100 
dark blue. 30 in.$1 00 $2 50 $20 00 
Dorothea. 7.6. S, pearl-gray; F, light blue. 
18 in. 1 00 2 50 20 00 
Fritjof. S, lavender; F, purple, shaded 
lavender. 1 00 2 50 20 00 
Helge. 6.6. Citron-yellow, with pearl- 
colored center. 23 in. 1 00 2 50 20 00 
Ingeborg. Flowers large; pure white. 18 in.. 1 00 2 50 20 00 
Walhalla. S, lavender; F, wine-red. 23 in.. . 1 00 2 50 20 00 
Iris Laevigata (Kaempferi) • Japanese Iris 
This section of the Iris family embraces flowers of wonderful 
color, vivid yet harmonious; all the shades of the rainbow seem 
to have been gathered in the most fascinating combinations. The 
great size of the flowers is noteworthy. It is not at all unusual to 
have blooms 6 to 8 inches across, while there are plenty of in¬ 
stances on record where these marvelous flowers have reached 
the enormous size of 12 inches across. They do not have the 
distinct standards of the German section, and their falls are held 
horizontally. Many of them are double, having six or more broad 
petals. 
Unlike the German Iris, they enjoy almost unlimited quantities 
of fertilizer and swampy ground but any good, well-drained soil 
will encourage sturdy growth and amazing blooms if they are 
given plenty of water during the dry season. They come into 
bloom right after the German Iris and are at their best in July. 
Affection (Sofu-no-koi). General tone bluish 3 10 100 
purple, on French gray background. Six 
petals.$1 50 $3 75 $30 00 
A. L. Sherwood. Light purple, veined white; 
three petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Apollo. Pale lavender-veined purple, with 
reddish pink center; three petals. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Azure. Waxy mauve-blue, slightly darker 
toward center; six very large petals. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Blue Flag. Indigo-blue, with light white veins, 
velvety sheen, bright yellow at the base; 
six petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Crystal. Pale violet, veined white; white 
center; six petals. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Distinction. Light lavender-pink, shading 
bright yellow, blotched at base of petals; 
three petals. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Firefly (Uji-no-Hotaru). Deep purple; golden 
yellow center; six petals. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Gold Bound. Large; pure white; yellow cen¬ 
ter; six petals. 1 20 3 00 25 00 
Mahogany. Deep velvety mahogany-red; 
six petals. 1 20 3 00 25 00 
Mount Hood. Dark blue on ash-gray back¬ 
ground, with dark velvety blue veins; six 
petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Ondine. Pure white, shaded blue toward 
center; very large and beautiful; three 
petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Pink Progress. Beautiful pinkish lavender 
shade, overlaid with silver sheen; distinct 
blue center; three petals. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Porcelain Sceptre. White, suffused blue; cen¬ 
ter pink; three petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Prince Camille de Rohan. Rich reddish pur¬ 
ple with indigo-blue; six petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Red Riding Hood. Fine amaranth, veined 
and suffused white; three petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Robert Craig. French gray, veined violet; 
very pretty; six petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Rosanne. A fine double variety. Ivory-white, 
with heavy ruby-red veins and a conspicu¬ 
ous yellow blotch; stigma dark plum-color. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Shadow. Reddish purple, velvety sheen; 
three petals. 1 20 3 00 25 00 
Sinbad. Very large; grayish lavender with 
yellow center; six petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Toledo. Large white petals with faint light 
blue veins and light blue center. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Topaz. Reddish amaranth with ash-gray 
background; three petals. 1 50 3 75 30 00 
Violet Beauty. Dark velvety purple, with 
black sheen; very large and pretty; three 
petals. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Cristata. A dwarf, native species with hand- 
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some, light-colored flowers and short, thick, 
green foliage. Excellent for rock-garden. 
4 to 8 in. May.$0 85 
$2 00 
$18 00 
Ochroleuca gigantea. Grows in strong clumps 
in almost any situation. Very distinct, 
with its numerous pale yellow flowers. 3 ft. 
May. 
85 
2 00 
18 00 
Orientalis. Compact, tufted habit of growth, 
the stems bearing several clusters of pur¬ 
plish blue flowers. 2 to 3 ft. May, June. . 
85 
2 00 
18 00 
Orientalis, Snow Queen. Flowers large, 
snow-white, carried on strong stems. Free 
flowering. 2 to 3 ft. June. 
85 
2 00 
18 00 
Pseudacorus. Water Flag; Bearded Flag. A 
great favorite for planting along the margin 
of water, doing well in semi-aquatic con¬ 
ditions. Flowers yellow, shaded orange. 
3 ft. May, June. 
85 
2 00 
18 00 
Sibirica. Compact, tufted habit of growth, 
the stems bearing several clusters of the 
purplish blue flowers. 2 to 3 ft. May, June. 
85 
2 00 
18 00 
Versicolor. S, violet-blue; F, variegated yel¬ 
low and purple. 
85 
2 00 
18 00 
IRIS sibirica, Perry’s Blue. A hybrid of I. sibirica. This 
beautiful Iris deserves to be known better. It has large, 
clear blue flowers on stiff stalks. Extra fine for cutting. 
A splendid grower. 85 cts. for 3, $2 for 10, $18 per 100. 
Peonies 
Our best-known and best-loved flower is the Peony, and each 
year sees some improvement in its form and color. The gorgeous 
beauties of today far excel the varieties grown in our grand¬ 
mothers’ gardens, but all are attractive. They have a place all 
their own in the flower-garden, and reward any extra care with 
a wealth of handsome blooms and a profusion of rich green foliage. 
The blooming period extends from the middle of May through 
June. While some varieties of Peonies attain a height of but 
1 foot, others grow to a height of 3 to 4 feet. 
Planting. Although very hardy and easily grown, the Peony 
prefers a good, deep soil in a rather moist yet sunny location. 
The result of good soil can be seen in the quality and size of the 
blooms. Plant the roots so that the eyes are about 2 to 3 inches 
under the surface. They should be planted in fall, after the 
leaves have dried off, because they begin their growth very early. 
But they also may be successfully planted in spring. In watering, 
keep the buds dry to prevent their rotting. Cut seed-pods off 
after flowering. 
In very cold sections the roots should have a light covering of 
loose straw or hay the first winter, after which no protection 
should be needed. Heavy mulching of manure or a covering of 
any kind in winter is often the cause of Peonies not blooming. 
The following are the best of the old and new varieties, all 
well-grown, healthy stock. The type of root adopted by the 
Commercial Peony and Iris Growers’ Association, as the standard 
Peony division, is a strong natural division, from a major plant 
such as can be made with the least possible cutting. This is the 
type of root we offer to our patrons. The figures following the 
names are the ratings given each variety on the basis of 10 for 
perfection. These are the official ratings published in the Manual 
of the American Peony Society, 1928. 
Our plants are freshly dug from the fields, not kept in storage. We have 
based our prices according to the value of each variety. For special large 
clumps and larger quantities, ask for quotations. 
Albatre (Avalanche). 8.7. Midseason. Milk- 3 10 100 
white, shaded ivory, wide center petals 
tinged lilac, edged with a miniature car¬ 
mine line; very large, compact, globular; 
fragrant. One of the best whites.$1 50 $3 75 $30 00 
Alsace-Lorraine. 8.8 Late. Cream-white 
petals, deepening to pale yellow, arranged 
like a water-lily; large, flat. Free bloomer. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Aurore. 8.0. Late. Semi-rose type. Color 
lilac-white with collar of milk-white, flecked 
with crimson. 2 25 6 00 50 00 
Baroness Schroeder. 9.0. Midseason. Flesh- 
white, fading to milk-white; very large, 
globular; fragrant. 
Bayadere. 8.5. Midseason. Large, globular 
flower of creamy white, with a golden 
heart. Very distinct.$5 each . . 
Duchesse de Nemours. 8.1. Early. A lovely 
pure white variety with sulphur-white col¬ 
lar; medium size; fragrant. 
Edmond Lebon. 8.3. Midseason. Bright 
violet-rose flowers of large size, rather 
compact. 
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