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Streckcr’s Hardy Plants 
Hyacinthus Candicans (Caltonia, Cape Hyacinth) —A summer 
flowering Hyacinth. White drooping flowers. 4 ft. Somewhat 
resembles a Yucca. Plant bulbs 4 in. deep in spring. Best 
treated same as gladiolus, but is quite hardy in well-drained 
soil. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
^Hypericum Calycinum —Golden yellow flowers all summer. 10 in. 
Hardier than Moserianum which it somewhat resembles, (w). 
35 cents each. 
^Hypericum Moseranum (St. Johns Wort) —Neat green foliage, 
and rich golden yellow flowers nearly all summer. A very at¬ 
tractive plant. 15 in. Ordinary soil. 35 cents each. 
:;: Hypericum Repens —A trailing variety, flowers large yellow. July 
to October, (w). 35 cents each. 
*lberis Sempervirens (Hardy Candytuft) —A dwarf evergreen shrub¬ 
by plant, covered with white flowers. 6 in. May and June. 
Drv soil. (w). 
* I ncarvillea Delavayi (Hardy Gloxinia) —Rose pink trumpet-shaped 
flowers with yellow throats. Blooms all summer. Very attrac¬ 
tive. Forces well. 12 in. Rich loam. 35 cents each. 
■Hncarvillea Crandiflora —Large striking crimson purple flowers on 
8 in. plants. Plant in rich well-drained soil in sun. Protect in 
cold climates. This is an unusual plant that attracts much 
attention. 35 cents each. 
*lnula Ensifolia —A beautiful dwarf plant having narrow dark green 
foliage covered with yellow daisies in July and August. 6 in. 
IRIS PUMILLA 
These resemble the Germanicas. They are very dwarf, not over 
10 in. tall, and bloom in April and May before the tali varieties. 
* Bride —Very large white. 
*Atropurpurea — Very dwarf blue purple. 
*Orange Queen —The best bright yellow. 
IRIS KAEMPFERI (Japanese Iris) 
These are magnificent, and where they succeed, surpass every¬ 
thing. They require well-enriched soil and plenty of moisture dur¬ 
ing early summer but standing water should be avoided. The flow¬ 
ers are very large and their delicate colorings are hard to describe. 
They bloom in July after the German Iris. The varieties listed be¬ 
low represent the best selection from a large collection. 
Cekka-no-nami —Glistening white, very early and free. Double. 
35 cenfs each. 
Hercules —Clear lilac blue. Double. 35 cents each. 
Koki-no-iro —Rich violet purple, white petioloids tipped violet. 
Large blossoms, early and free bloomer. Double. 35 cents 
eacn. 
Mahogany —Purplish red. Late. Extra large. Double. 35 cents 
each. 
Melpomene —Soft blue veined dark blue. Double. 35 cents eacn. 
Proserpine —Velvety blue sanded on white ground. General effect, 
soft blue. Single. 35 cents each. 
Uchiu —Cerulean blue, golden center. Very large double flowers. 
Has a long blooming season. 35 cents each. 
IRIS SPECIES 
"Iris Arenaria (Sand Iris) —A rare and choice variety. Plant very 
small with large bright yellow flowers, in spring. 3 in. 50 cents 
each. 
*= I ris Cristata —A native creeping variety. Crested flowers, rich 
amethyst blue. 3 in. May. 
*lris Cracillipes —Grassy foliage. Flowers blue, veined lilac with an 
orange crest. Light leafmold soil. A choice and dainty variety. 
35 cents each. 
Iris Siberian, Orientalis, Blue King —Large clear blue flowers pro¬ 
duced in profusion. Likes a moist place. 3 ft. May and June. 
Iris Siberian, Orientalis, Snow Queen —Similar to the above wtih 
snow-white flowers, (c). 
*lris Tectorum —This is the roof iris of Japan, where it is grown 
on the thatched roofs. A beautiful variety, crested blue flow¬ 
ers. 12 in. Well-drained soil. (w). May and June. 35 cents 
♦Jasione Perennis (Sheeps Scabious) —Lavender blue scabiosa-like 
flowers. Very attractive. 6 in. June and July. Well-drained 
soil. 
Lathyrus Latifolius (Everlasting Pea) —Charming herbaceous climb¬ 
ers flowering a long season. Very permanent. Ordinary soil. 
Lavendula Vera (Sweet Lavender) —The true old-fashioned variety, 
aromatic foliage and fragrant blue flowers. 1 y 2 ft. July and 
August. Well-drained soil. Protect in cold climates, (c). 
:: Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweis) —A well known plant from the 
Alps, grey foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers surround¬ 
ed by white woolly bracts. 5 in. June to August. Likes light 
well-drained limestone soil. 
