RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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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. 
*bracteata —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. 
*lnnominata hybrids —^Colors range from 
almost white, yellow and pale lavender, 
all with distinct purple or reddish brown 
veins and markings. Can supply in mix¬ 
ture only, so please do not ask for special 
color. 50c each. 
macrosiphon —(Tube Iris) Dark green foli¬ 
age and yellow flowers, which are veined 
with violet or purple, on 10 inch stems. 
35c each. 
*purdyi —Glossy, deep green, grassy foli¬ 
age and large creamy flowers, tinted yel¬ 
low, and veined purple, on 8 inch stems. 
50c each. 
*purdyi var. alba —Pure white flowering 
form of the preceding. Rare. 50c each. 
*tenax —Large flowers of lavender or lav¬ 
ender blue, on 10 inch stems. 25c each. 
*tenuis — Of creeping habit, with large 
white flowers, delicately marked with 
yellow and purple. Rare. 35c each. 
IRIS, Various Species. 
*arenaria —(Sand Iris) Smallest and most 
dwarf of all Iris, but with fairly large 
yellow flowers on 3 inch stems. Very 
rare and choice, best in sandy soil, in 
full sun. 50c each. 
*bloudowi — Similar to above, taller and 
later. Buds brownish black, opening to 
brilliant yellow, veined brown. 4-6 in. 
50c each. 
Oregon Native Iris 
*gracilipes —Choice and dainty dwarf from 
Japan for a cool, sheltered spot, in light 
woodland soil. Dainty blue flowers, 
veined lilac and crested with orange, on 
10 to 12 inch stems. 25c and 50c each. 
japonica (I. fimbriata)—Broad, thick foli¬ 
age and branching flower stalks bearing 
many dainty orchid-like flowers of soft 
lavender with orange crests. Needs some 
protection from late frosts. 12 inches. 
25c each. 
longipetala^ — ^Long petaled flowers of white, 
purple and yellow on 2 ft. stalks. 50c 
each. 
*m(ellita — Leaves about 6 inches long and 
an inch wide. The flowers are greenish 
yellow, of a very odd shape, and tinged a 
bit with brown. A very rare species and 
worth-while for the rockery. 50c each. 
*minuta — A tiny species of great rarity 
from Japan. Slender, grassy foliage, with 
dainty flowers of a pleasing shade of 
yellow, marked with brown, and are 
borne on very short stems. 6 inches. 
Summer. $1.00 and $1.50 each. 
pallida variegata — Conspicuous on account 
of its striking variegated foliage, which 
is glaucous green with broad bands of 
creamy yellow. Of free growth, foliage 
being about 2 ft. high, with flower clear 
lavender blue on 3 ft. stems. 25c each. 
