HIBISCUS. One of the showiest of herbaceous plants and an excellent 
variety for planting in damp or marshy ground; but it does not need these 
conditions in order to insure satisfaction, as we grow it to perfection at Andorra 
on very high, hilly ground. One of the finest plants for massing. 
H. Moscheutos, var. Crimson Eye. 5 feet; July to September; white, 
with crimson center. Single flowers, often 5 inches in diameter. 
HOLLYHOCKS. See Altbaa rosea. 
IBERIS. Candytuft. Beautiful dwarf plants with rich evergreen foliage, 
which is literally covered with flowers in the early spring. For the front of 
borders or for rockeries it is exceptionally good. 
I. sempervirens. 6 inches; April and May; pure white. 
I. Tenoreana. 6 inches; May; purplish or whitish. 
IRIS. The Fleur-de-lis of the French, the Iris of our gardens, arc ad¬ 
mirable hardy border plants. There arc varieties and colors innumerable, in 
flowers large and handsome, exhibiting beautiful shades and variegations. The 
great Japan group (/. lavigata) is especially rich and distinct, having been 
improved and hybridized in Japan and other countries until its flowers now 
glitter in many strange, rich colors, and arc of enormous size. All Irises arc 
benefited by moist situations and abundance of water when in flower, but 
they will all grow well in ordinary garden soil. The collection of Iris at 
Andorra is exceptionally large and fine, and well worth a visit in blooming time. 
I. atroviolacea. A tall grower, producing delicate violet blooms in late May. 
I. cristata. 6 inches; April and May; light blue, spotted with yellow. 
An excellent sort for massing in damp and shady places. 
I. Florentina. A dwarf grower, valuable for border work, generally known 
as White Iris, though the outer segments are tinted with lavender. 
IRIS GERMANICA. German Iris 
For the wild garden, shrubbery border and margins of water, there is no better 
nor more beautiful plant than the German Iris. Like all others of their family, the 
varieties thrive best in low situations, and can be planted even in marshy ground. 
They bloom early, and in their coloring the variety is endless, comprising every 
shade of purple, bronze, gold, blue, white, etc. The following list was selected 
from over one hundred varieties: 
Cengalti. Standard petals light blue, 
veined with dark blue; fall petals 
veined and purple tinted. 
Cordelia. Standard petals pale blue; 
fall petals rosy pink. 
Edina. Clear satin blue, marked 
with dark blue. 
Eytheria. Tall; a very light pur¬ 
ple-tinted variety, veined with purple ; 
very delicate. 
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Gazelle. Standard petals white, 
heavily frilled with clear blue; fall 
petals white, edged blue. 
Hortense. Tall; light yellow, tinted 
with brown veins. One of the lightest 
varieties. 
Jordeans. A delicate red-lilac. 
Penelope. Light bluish white, 
veined with violet; a striking and dis¬ 
tinct variety. 
