Springfield , Ohio 
- Hardy Perennials 23 
Distinctive Iris for Fine Gardens 
German or Liberty Iris 
“S” signifies standards or upright petals. 
“F” the falls or drooping petals. 
AFTERGLOW —Misty lavender lit with yellow at the center. 3 to 4 feet. 20c each. 
ALCAZAR —S. light bluish violet; F. deep purple, bronze veined at the throat. 4 feet. 
20c each. 
AZURE —S. lavender blue. F. rich violet blue. A pure deep and intense color. 20c each. 
LENT A. WILLIAMSON —S. lavender violet. F. velvety pansy purple. One of the best. 
42 inches. 20e each. 
JUNIATA- —Standards and falls a medium shade of rosy lavender. Large flowers on 
very tall stems. Midseason to late. One of Farr’s best Irises. 20c each. 
CAPRICE— A perfect gem and one of the freest-flowering, blooms of medium size and 
almost a self-colored Chinese-violet; reticulations of white and deep purple at the 
base of the petals being the only exception; height, 30 inches. 20c each. 
HER MAJESTY —S. rose pink; F. bright crimson tinged a darker shade; a beautiful 
pink variety. 30 inches. 20c each. 
LORELEY —S. light yellow; F. ultra-marine blue, bordered cream. This is a very hand¬ 
some variety. 20e each. 
MAMIE —S. white edged violet; F. white with lavender border and markings. 3 feet. 
20c each. 
PALLIDA RALMATICA- —One of the most attractive and satisfactory all around var¬ 
ieties, with flowers of large size; both standards and falls of a clear lavender-blue 
shading to a pale silvery blue at the base and sweetly scented. It is of strong, 
vigorous growth, over 3 feet high with unusually heavy glaucous foliage. 20c each. 
PRINCESS BEATRICE —S. blue-violet to light lavender-violet. F. pale bluish violet to 
lavender, veined sulphur yellow on broad haft. 30e each. 
QUEEN OF MAY—A lovely shade of rosy pink, tinted with lilac; beautiful. 20c each. 
RHEIN NIXE —S. white. F. violet blue with white dege. Tall and large. Robust grower. 
3 feet. 20c each. 
SEMINOLE —S. dark violet rose. F. rich velvety crimson. Brilliant orange beard. 2 ft. 
25c each. 
SHEKINAH —Beautiful soft yellow. Pallida type. 3 feet. 20c each. 
We will send 1 each of the 15 named Cerman Iris for $2.75. 
JAPANESE IRIS (Kaempferi) 
Plant now for summer bloom. Colorful, Striking, Artistic, Distinctive 
Their tall slender bladed deep green foliage is graceful and decorative and lends itself 
beautifully to landscape effects. They are fascinating planted around the garden pool or 
in front of tall growing shrubbery or in mass where they present a picture as richly 
hued as a marvelous tapestry. They come into bloom usually in July and the secret of 
successful growth is to keep the ground well stirred, never allowing it to bake. They 
will thrive in any good garden soil. Set of 3 for 70c. 
COLD BOUND —Double. White and gold-banded center. Earliest to bloom. 30c each. 
MAHOGANY —Large double flowers of velvety mahogany red. Late. 30c each. 
PURPLE AND COLD —An enormous double of rich violet-purple with gold center. 30c 
each. 
PUMILAS OR DWARF IRISES 
The Pumilas form low-growing tufts, very fine for edging and rock gardens. The 
beautiful little Dwarf Irises are very useful for edging or planting in front of the taller 
kinds and both bloom very early, through April and May usually. All are delightfully 
fragrant. Offered in four colors: Blue, yellow, white, and purple. 25c each; set of 4 
for 75c. 
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Plant now for gorgeous effects next spring. 
This offer will acquaint you with these glorious flowers and enable you to 
enjoy gorgeous blooms this coming spring and many seasons thereafter. 
LATHYRUS 
HARDY SWEET PEA —One of the best and most desirable flowering hardy climbing 
plants, producing clusters of large flowers the entire summer; fine for cutting; last¬ 
ing well. Pink and red. 15c each; 2 for 25c. 
LEMON LILY (Hemerocallis Flava) 
Large trumpet shaped flowers, rich golden yellow with Indian yellow markings. Tall, 
graceful, grass-like foliage. Crows from 3 to 3'/2 feet high and will thrive luxuriantly 
in the shade. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
LUPINE 
LUPINUS —Beautiful spikes of pea-shaped flowers a foot long on stems 3 feet high are 
produced in early June. Colors are both rich and delicate in shades of blue, mauve, 
pink and white. Perfectly hardy; they require well prepared soil and must be kept 
watered in dry weather. 20c each; 3 for 50c. For color see inside back cover page. 
ORIENTAL POPPY 
These far surpass poppies of any other kind; for a gorgeous display of rich and beau¬ 
tiful coloring, nothing equals them during their period of flowering in May and June. 
Immense flowers on wonderful tall stems are produced in this select strain. 15c each; 
2 for 25c. 
PACHYSANDRA TERMINALS 
JAPANESE SPURCE —This is a new evergreen trailing plant 6 to 18 inches high and 
forms broad mats of bright, shiny, green foliage. A good ground cover which will 
grow in all shady locations and the only plant that will thrive under pine trees. 
Plants from 3-inch pots, 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
PAINTED DAISY or PERSIAN DAISY (Pyrethrum Hybridum) 
Too much cannot be said in favor of this grand hardy perennial which will thrive in 
any good garden soil where there is good drainage and full exposure to the sun. The 
main season of blooming is in june, but if the old flower stems are removed they will 
give a fair sprinkling of flowers in the autumn. Splendid for cutting, lasting a week 
in good condition. Shades of pink, white and crimson mixed. 15c each; 2 for 25c. For 
color see inside back cover page. 
Painted Daisy 
Oriental Poppy 
