Iris Pumila makes a fine show in the Qarden 
QERMANICA. The following named varieties of 
German Iris represent the fine well established 
kinds that have earned for themselves a place 
of high esteem in all garden lovers’ affections. 
They are perfectly hardy, thrive anywhere, 
bloom luxuriantly, and are beautiful in the 
Spring. Many of them are delicately fragrant, 
and all are good as cut flowers. Large plants. 
Each 15c, per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
Ambassadeur. Standards smoky bronze, falls dark 
velvet maroon. One of the finest and most 
popular dark colored Iris. Rated highly by the 
American Iris Society. 
Caprice. Large blooms of soft violet-blue. High¬ 
ly fragrant. 
Ed Michel. Standards rosy mauve; falls deep 
mauve. Large, handsome, distinct and very 
rare. 
Iris King. Standards lemon-yellow; falls deep 
satiny brown with broad margin of golden yel¬ 
low. Very large and rank grower. 
Isolene. Standards pale lavender; falls light pur¬ 
ple overlaid brown; beard yellow. 
Lohengrin. Standards and falls uniform shade of 
cattleya rose. Very large. 
Lent A. Williamson. The American Iris Society 
gives this Iris the highest rating of any in cul¬ 
tivation, scoring it 9.6 out of a possible 10. 
Standards lavender-violet, falls velvety royal 
purple. Flowers of gigantic size, tall (42 inches) 
and strong grower. 
Mme. Chereau. Very delicate and distinct, white, 
edged blue. 
Mrs. Neubronner. Deep golden yellow without 
marks or shadings; very fine. 
Nlbelungen. Falls violet, standards fawn. A hand¬ 
some variety. 
Pallida Dalmatica Princess Beatrice. The true 
type. Often called the “Queen of Iris” and 
rightfully for no other Iris can rival the deli¬ 
cate shades of lavender and light blue of this 
one. It is a free grower and very fragrant. 
Fine. 
Rhein Nixe. Standards pure white; falls deep 
violet-blue with narrow white margin. A strik¬ 
ing combination. Finest for cutting. 
Rose Unique. Standards and falls bright violet- 
rose. Nearest approach to a pink Iris. Very 
early. 
Victorine. Standards white; falls mottled violet. 
A sharp contrast; beautiful and rare. 
Wyomissing. Standards rosy white; falls deep 
rose, shading to flesh. 
LATHYRUS 
(Hardy Sweet Pea) 
LATIFOLIUS. This is a fine cover plant. Trained 
over a fence or a garden wall this will literally 
cover itself with a profusion of bloom the first 
part of the summer. Best in full sun. Bright 
colors. White Pearl, Rosy Red, and Pink Beau¬ 
ty. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
LAVENDULA 
VERA. The true Sweet Lavender. The dull blue- 
gray foliage, and the fragrant lavender flower 
make this a gem for the rockery. Blooms in 
June and July, and when cut and dried they 
retain their fragrance indefinitely. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
LIATRIS 
PYCHNOSTACHIA (Blazing Star). This fine nov¬ 
elty gives a brilliant touch of color to the back 
border. The long spikes of clear rose purple 
will stand out in any garden. Four feet high. 
Rapidly becoming very popular as a cut flower. 
Each 20c, per 10 $1.00, per 25 $2.00. 
SCARRIOSA (Kansas Gay Feather). Same color 
as above only the spike is not as dense. Gives 
a fluffy appearance and is attractive. It also 
blooms in July and August. Same price as 
above. 
LILIUM 
Lilies add a charm and grace to a garden that no 
other plant can duplicate. The beauty of the bloom 
is enhanced by the stateliness of the attractive fo¬ 
liage. All the varieties that we list have proven 
their hardiness in our severe climate. 
Plant all lilies in a well drained situation in the 
garden. Fall planting is recommended for all Lilies, 
and Lilium candidum (The Madonna Lily) must be 
planted during August. The other Lilies can be 
shipped in the Spring but we suggest for best re¬ 
sults Fall planting. 
CANADENSIS. The popular native Lily. Open 
blossoms of rich yellow and red. Very hardy 
and satisfactory. Blooms in June. 3 to 5 feet. 
Each 20c, per 10 $1.50. 
CANDIDUM (The Madonna Lily). A tall stately 
white lily that stands erect on 4 foot stems. A 
beauty in the border with Delphiniums as it 
blooms at the same time. Highly recommended. 
August and early September shipments only. 
Each 25c, per 10 $2.00. 
ELEGANS UMBELLATUM. Deep apricot flow¬ 
ers in broad clusters on 3 foot stems. A fine 
variety for the border. Showy and effective. 
Blooms in June. Each 20c, per 10 $1.50. 
REGALE (The Regal Lily). The exotic Lily Dr. 
Wilson brought back from the Orient. One of 
the finest white lilies for the garden. Blooms 
in late June and July. The ivory white blos¬ 
soms have throats that are delicately tinted 
with purple. 4 feet. Large blooming size bulbs. 
Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
SUPERBUM. A splendid native lily with a pro¬ 
fusion of bright yellow Turk’s Cap blooms in 
June. A fine Lily to naturalize and makes a 
brilliant show in the garden. 5 feet. Each 20c, 
per 10 $1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
TENUIFOLIUM. A delightful gem from Siberia. 
Blooms just before the Regale Lily. Dwarf 
coral red blossoms on especially attractive foli¬ 
age. Merits a place in the rock garden. Very 
showy. 15 inches. Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 
25 $2.50. 
TIGRINUM SPLENDENS (The Tiger Lily). A 
brilliant orange spotted black. An effective and 
desirable Lily in the border. Profuse in bloom 
and perfectly hardy. Flowers in June. 4 feet. 
Each 20c, per 10 $1.20, per 26 $2.50. 
The Silver Lace 
Vine, Polygonum 
aubertii, is very use¬ 
ful for covering a 
fence or trailing up¬ 
on a trellis. 
It is a rapid grow¬ 
er and during late 
July it is a profu¬ 
sion of lace - like 
white flowers. 
It improves each 
succeeding year and 
is very hardy. 
LILY OF THE VALLEY 
These dainty, fragrant white lilies are delightful 
in the Spring. Excellent for the shady nook in 
the rockery. Strong clumps. Each 25c, per 10 
$ 2 . 00 . 
LINUM 
ALPINUM. This prostrate grower makes a fine 
appearance in the rockery. Trails beautifully 
over rocks. Forms a shower of large single 
blue flowers during July and August. A fine 
dwarf. Each 25c, per 10 $1.75. 
PERENNAE (Perennial Flax). A desirable plant 
for the garden with its light graceful foliage 
and profusion of bright flowers throughout the 
summer. Very dependable and showy. 18 inches. 
In two colors, blue or white. Each 20c, per 10 
$1.20, per 25 $2.50. 
SALSOLOIDES. One of the most rare of all 
Linums. It is a very compact and dwarf plant, 
the foliage forming close to the ground. The 
short trailing stems arise from the clump of 
foliage and shower the plant with delicate blush 
pink flowers. Stock limited. Each 40c. 
LUPINUS 
POLYPHYLLUS. Graceful spikes 2 feet tall of 
pea-shaped blooms in delicate pastel shades. 
During June these plants brighten up the bor¬ 
der. Require a partially shaded situation. Three page 
colors, Clear Blue, White, or Pale Rose. Each 
20c, per 10 $1.60. thirty-nine 
