The Lewisias are a very interesting Alpine Group 
HYACINTHUS 
AMETHYSTINUS. A charming dwarf for the rockery with small clear blue 
flowers on a 6 inch spike. Forms bulbs. Pkt. 15c. 
CANDICANS. (Cape Hyacinth). Large, Snowdrop-like flowers on tall spikes 
during the late summer. Fragrant. 
HYSSOPUS 
OFFICINALIS. An ornamental border plant with rose colored flowers. Used 
for medicinal purposes. 
*IBERIS 
CIBRALTARICA (Lavender Candytuft). Compact, close growing plants cov¬ 
ered in June with a mass of mottled lavender and lilac blooms. Very 
pretty, 8 inches. 
SEMPERVIRENS (Hardy Candytuft) A neat, evergreen dwarf that is very 
pretty in the rockery. In June the 8 inch plant is covered with large 
white flowers. 
TENOREANA. Pure white flowers in ]une which change to lilac. 9 inches. 
INCARVILLEA 
DELAVAYI (Hardy Gloxinia). A handsome variety for the border with 
trumpet shaped flowers of rich rose on erect 1 l/i foot stems. Attractive 
pinnate foliage. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
CRANDIFLORA BREVIPES. A fine novelty for the rockery or border with 
amaranth red flowers. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
* IN U LA 
ENSIFOLIA. Broad deep green leaves and bright golden flowers on 1 foot 
stems. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
CRANDIFLORA “COLDEN BEAUTY.” Striking large yellow flowers for the 
border. 21/2 feet. 
ROYLEANA. A Himalayan species with showy orange flowers. 1 5 inches. 
ISATIS 
CLAUCA. A pretty border plant which in mid-summer is a shower of yellow 
flowers. Has been called the Golden Gypsophila. 3 feet. 
IXILORION 
TARTAR1CUM. A fine bulb from Western Asia with Lily-like flowers of dark 
blue. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
IRIS 
CHRYSOCRAPHES. This fine variety was awarded recognition by the R. H S. 
of England. Flowers are a rich velvety purple. 18 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
DICHOTOMA (The Vesper Iris). Unusual and quite rare, blooming in August. 
Small orchid-like blossoms of delicate mauve. The flowers open about 
four o’clock in the afternoon. 15 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
CERMANICA (German Iris). The popular Fleur de Lis. Seed taken from 
the choice new varieties. 
CRACILEPES. A dainty Japanese dwarf. The stocky 12 inch stems bear a 
profusion of fragile blossoms in an exquisite shade of sky blue during 
June. Perfectly hardy and recommended for the rockery or as a pot 
plant. Pkt. 25c. 
*INNOMINATA. A rare variety found in the Mountains of Oregon. Slender, 
grass-like foliage with dainty flowers of yellow, lavender, and purple 
on 8 inch stems. Ideal for the alpine garden. Pkt. 35c. 
KAEMPFERI (The Japanese Iris). This is a popular item, blooming in June 
in many magnificent shades. The seed has been collected from choice 
named varieties. 2'/i feet. 
°MISSOURIENSIS. A charming native with delicate blue flowers. Low grow¬ 
ing and neat in habit. Pkt. 20c. 
PSEUDACORUS. A native of Syria, forms large clumps bearing numerous 
flowering stalks 2 feet long. Bright yellow flowers with radiating 
brown veins. May and June. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 40c. 
»PUMILA HYBRIDS. We have made several excellent selections from this 
little gem, and it is very interesting. An early bloomer with a wide 
range of bright colors. 6 inches. 
SIBERICA (Siberian Iris). Tall slender spikes of flowers in shades of blue 
and yellow. 3 feet. 
VERSICOLOR (Meadow Flag). For growing in a moist situation this is ideal. 
The flowers are light yellow veined with purple. The foliage is glaucous. 
2 feet. 
* JASIONE 
HUMILIS. Grand for the large rockeries. The 1 foot plant is covered with 
light blue, Scabious flowers. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
PERENNIS. A semi-dwarf form with miniature vivid blue Scabiosa-like 
flower heads. June blooming. 8 inches. 
*KERNERA 
SAXATILIS. Neat dwarf alpine with pretty clear white flowers. 3 inches. 
Pkt. 20c. 
LATHYRUS 
LATIFOLIUS (Hardy Sweet Pea). Colorful climber and trailer for rock walls 
and fences, blooming the early part of the summer. Pink Beauty, Red, 
White Pearl, or Mixed. 
PUBESCENS. Rare climber from the Argentine with pale blue flowers. Pkt. 
20c. 
ROTUNDIFOLIA. Showy, free blooming salmon red climber. Pkt. 15c, Tr. 
Pkt. 35c. 
*LAVENDULA 
VERA (The True Lavender). Spikes of fragrant, lavender blue flowers rise 
8 inches above the blue gray foliage. Especially fine among the rocks. 
SPICA. A stronger, more robust grower with dark lavender flowers.' 
*LEONTOPODIUM 
ALPINUM (Edelweiss). One of the finest alpines with dwarf silvery foliage 
and fluffy white flowers. 6 inches. Pkt. 15c, Tr. Pkt. 35c. 
SIBERICUM. The giant Edelweiss with more rugged foliage and larger flow¬ 
ers. 9 inches. Pkt. 20c, Tr. Pkt. 50c. 
*LEWISIA 
COLUMBIANUM ROSEA. A rare alpine with flat rosettes of dark evergreen 
foliage. Masses of rosy purple flowers on 6 inch stems. A long bloomer. 
Like all of the Lewisias, this will germinate better if exposed to freez¬ 
ing weather. Pkt. 25c. 
FINCHI. A gem among the rocks with its compact rosettes. Short trailing 
stems bear flowers of soft pink. 4 inches. Pkt. 20c. 
BRACHYCALYX. A very rare specie with light green rosettes and two-inch 
white flowers that completely cover the compact plant. Nestled among 
the rocks it lends beauty to the garden. Pkt. 30c. 
HOWELLI. A beautiful, unusual alpine gem. It creeps among the rocks with 
wide rosettes of crinkled foliage. Graceful little stems bear a profusion 
of flowers that are light apricot streaked with rose. 6 inches. Pkt. 25c. 
PURDYI. Close rosettes of evergreen foliage that has a reddish brown tint. 
Cluster of flowers varying from apricot to rose pink. Pkt. 30c. 
REDIVIVA. A deciduous species with waxy white, blushed pink Water Lily¬ 
like flowers of large size on short three inch stems. Fine for sunny spot 
in the alpine garden. Pkt. 30c. 
LIATRIS 
PYCHNOSTACHIA (Kansas Gay Feather). Handsome spikes of bright purple 
with fluffy tips that give it a lavender overcast. A bright addition to 
the border, and a grand cut flower. 5 feet. 
SCARRIOSA. Comes in bloom in late August after L. pychnostachia, quite 
similar in color but the individual florets are larger and more open on 
the spike. 4 feet. 
SPICATA (Blazing Star). Effective, long spikes of red purple showy in the 
border. 4 feet. 
LIGULARIA 
MACROPHYLLA. Large yellow flowers on long terminal racemes. 4 feet. 
LEWISIA HOWELLI 
A rare alpine beauty 
IRIS INNOMINATA— A very rare species from the mountains of Oregon. The bright yellow, 
lavender, and purple flowers are borne on short, six inch stems. Ideal for the rockery. Pkt. 35c. 
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