A Wird of Greeting From 
OVER-the-GARDEN-WALL 
As one looks back through the catalogues of other years, it would appear that everything pos¬ 
sible has already been said about irises; descriptions have been so alluring, enthusiasms have been 
so rampant, that surely, the best is now over! Yet we are quite certain that, as the irises bloom 
this season, we shall find new joys and enthusiasms, even though the expression of our feelings may 
be tied to the same old adjectives. 
We list a few new irises that may interest our friends who visit Over-the-Garden-Wall, either 
in reality or in imagination. As usual, the Tall Bearded section contains the larger proportion of 
novelties. Visitors will find, also, seedlings from various originators that have been sent us for trial. 
We are introducing three of the kow.-hybrid dwarfs for Mr. Gersdorff; and hope to have bloom from 
the new hybrid dwarfs from Mr. Sass; also some numbered seedling hybrids from Mr. White. 
In line with our desire to make Over-the-Garden-Wall a real nursery of specialties, we are build¬ 
ing up, as fast as possible, collections of such plants as seem of most interest to gardeners. No list 
of Rock Plants is available; we sell to customers here at the garden. But we might mention that, 
among these plants, there is a collection of nearly 150 sempervivums (Hens and Chickens). Our 
Peony planting is two years old and should give fairly satisfactory bloom this season. The 300 
varieties include those rated at 85 and better, as well as many new ones. Especial attention has 
been paid to the singles and Japs. The list of Oriental Poppies grows a little longer each year; we 
find the various shades of pink, and the rich dark reds, most attractive to plant with the iris. Last 
season saw the beginning of our collection of Hemerocallis (Day Lilies), which, with their clear 
yellow and orange, salmon and apricot tones, contrast so favorably with iris. And the later varieties 
will give fine color mass during the summer and fall months. Lists of these, and of the Oriental 
Poppies, will be found at the end of the catalogue. The latest specialty to be added is Cacti; both 
the hardy varieties for the rock garden, and many others for pots and dish gardens, that make such 
acceptable — shall one say ornaments? — or oddities? — for the sunny window. 
Come Over-the-Garden-Wall as often as you can, to see what may be blooming; the garden is 
always open. If you have garden problems, or wish construction work for rock gardens or pools, 
the younger member of the firm, W. M. Kellogg, is at your service. 
The catalogue has the following sections: — 
General list of tall bearded irises — 
Special line of low-priced irises — 
Early dwarf irises — 
Early intermediate irises — 
Re-bloomers — 
Siberian irises — 
Japanese irises — 
Species and hybrids — 
Oriental Poppies — 
Hemerocallis (Day Lilies) — 
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