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HORMINUM pyrenaicum —Neat tufts of dark 
green foliage, which lies flat on the 
ground. Medium sized flowers of violet- 
purple on 12 to 18 inch stems. 25c each. 
HOSTA —(Funkia) Also known as the Plan 
tain Lily. Attractive subjects for the 
shady border, preferring a rather moist, 
rich soil. 
lancifolia — Long, narrow, dark green leaves 
and lilac blue flowers on 18 inch stems 
during July and Aug. 25c each. 
lancifolia undulata (undulata variegata) 
Variegated foliage, 6 to 8 inches high, 
with lilac-blue flowers on 12 to 15 inch 
stems. June and July. 25c each. 
plantaginea grandiflora (subcordata grdfl.; 
—Large, fragrant, pure white, lily-like 
flowers on 2 ft. stems, Aug. to Oct. 35c 
each. 
sieboldiana Hybrids — Large leaves, in 
great mounds or cushions, with lavender 
or lavender blue flowers on 2 to 3 ft. 
spikes. 35c each. 
HOUSTONIA (Bluets)*serpyllifolia, Millards 
Variety — Prostrate and extensively 
creeping, with larger and deeper blue 
flowers than the type. They require a 
moist, partly shaded position. 35c each. 
HUTCHINSIA *alpina —A true alpine, form¬ 
ing dense cushions of fine dark green 
cress leaves, smothered with dainty 
white flowers during May and June. Pre¬ 
fers a moist soil in light shade. 3 inches. 
35c each. 
*auerswaldi — Dense rounded cushions of 
glossy emerald green, starred over with 
dainty white flowers from May to July. 
35c each. 
HYPERICUM (St. Johnswort) calycinum— 
An excellent ground cover, especially for 
naturalizing and under trees. Very large 
golden yellow flowers, June to Aug. 12 
to 18 inches. 25c each. 
*coris — A very distinctive species, with 
dainty heath-like foliage and clouds of 
golden flowers during July and Aug. 8 
to 10 inches. 35c each. 
^fragile —Large flowers of gold on trailing 
stems, making mats 10 to 15 inches 
across. 25c each. 
patulum forresti —One of the best of the 
upright growing species. Hardier and 
somewhat taller than moserianum, with 
a later and longer flowering period, with 
large yellow flowers, and the leaves often 
stained red. 75c each. 
patulum henryi —A little taller than the 
preceding, 3 to 4 ft., with large yellow 
flowers. Best suited for very cold cli¬ 
mates, as it is one of the hardiest. 50c 
each. 
*reptans —A mat-forming species with fine 
foliage and scarlet buds, opening into 
large soft golden flowers, from June to 
Aug. 35c each. 
*rhodopaeum —A very distinctive species 
with silvery-grey foliage and fine golden 
flowers. Attractive throughout the year 
8 inches. 25c each. 
IBERIS (Hardy Candytuft) *gibraltarica— 
White to lavender pink flowers on 8 to 
12 inch stems, May to July. 25c each. 
*saxatilis — (Iberis petraea of gardens) 
Small bushlets with prostrate fleshy 
twigs, clothed with dark green foliage. 
Heads of closely packed white flowers. 
For very stony soil, well-drained. 4 to 6 
inches. Rare. 50c each. 
"sempervirens — Dwarf, with pure white 
flowers for a long period. 25c each. 
*sempervirens nana —A very dwarf form 
of the preceding. 50c each. 
INCARVILLEA delavayi — Large rich rose 
Gloxinia-like flowers on 24 to 30 inch 
stems, June to Aug. The pinnate foliage 
is also very attractive. 25c and 50c each. 
*grandiflora— Differs from I. delavayi with 
its shorter leaves and the rose-red flow¬ 
ers, which are on very short stems, 6 to 
12 inches high. Choice and rare. 75c and 
$1.00 each. 
INULA *ensifolia —A very satisfactory plant 
for poor soils. Compact bushes, 10 to 12 
inches high, with large yellow daisy-like 
flowers from June to Aug. Full sun. 25c 
each. 
*royleana — Himalayan species with rich 
orange colored flowers, 4 to 6 inches 
across, on 2 foot stems. Large handsome 
leaves and the black flower buds are also 
very conspicuous. 35c each. 
IRIS, Oregon Natives —Oregon’s native Iris 
are amongst the most beautiful in the 
world. The following are nursery grown 
and may be moved with safety. Prefer 
woodland soil, with part shade, flower¬ 
ing from May to July. 
*bracteat:a —Deep yellow, veined purplish- 
blue, on 12 inch stems. 50c each. 
*chrysophylla — White or soft yellow, tinted 
and veined lavender, on 6 inch stems. 
35c each. 
douglasiana — Rather broad foliage, with 
large flowers of various shades of blue 
on 18 to 24 inch stems. 35c each. 
*gormanni — Soft yellow flowers, extending 
over a long period. 12 inches. 50c each. 
*innominata — A rare species from the 
mountains of southern Oregon. Long, 
slender, grass-like foliage, with flowers 
of golden yellow on 6 to 10 inch stems. 
50c, 75c and $1.00 each. 
*innominata hybrids — Colors range from 
almost white, yellow and pale lavender, 
all with distinct purple or reddish brown 
veins and markings. Can supply in mix- 
