N. A. HALLAUER—Webster, N. Y. 
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Iris Siberian, Orientaiis, Blue King —Large clear blue flowers pro¬ 
duced in profusion. Likes a moist place. 3 ft. May and June. 
25 cents each. 
Iris Siberian, Orientaiis, Snow Queen —Similar to the above with 
snow-white flowers, (c). 25 cents each. 
*lris Tectorum —This is the root 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 
Iris Verna —A choice dwarf variety producing pretty violet blue 
flowers in the late spring on 4 in. stems. Fragrant. Peaty soil 
and shade. 25 cents each. 
♦Jasione Perennis (Sheeps Scabious) —Lavender blue scabiosa-like 
flowers. Very attractive. 6 in. June and July. Well-drained 
soil. 25 cents each. 
Lavendula Vera (Sweet Lavender) —The true old-fashioned variety, 
aromatic foliage and fragrant blue flowers. 1 V 2 ft. July and 
August. Well-drained soil. Protect in cold climates, (c). 25 
cents each. 
^Leontopodium Aipinum (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. 35 cents each. 
#Lewesia Oppositifolia —A decidious species requiring the same cul¬ 
ture as rediviva. This forms a rosette of rather long narrow 
leaves, from which rise 6 in. stems that carry a cluster of large 
white flowers tinged pink. 25 cents each. 
*Lewisia Rediviva (Bitter Root) —Forms a rosette of thick linear 
leaves from which rise many 2 inch stems each bearing a pink 
flower 1 1/2 to 2 inches across. Give them a peaty loam soil and 
perfect drainage. They seem to be best here in light shade. 
After blooming the foliage disappears but comes again later. 25 
cents each. 
^Liatris Pectinata —A good Liatris for the Rock Garden. Each plant 
produces several foot high spikes of pretty rosy purple flowers 
in September. Any well drained soil. 35 cents each. 
Liatris Pycnostachya (Blazing Star or Kansas Gay Feather) — 
(Button Snake Root) —Grass-like foliage and tall spikes of rich 
purple flowers. Unusual and attractive. Excellent for cut flow¬ 
ers. 5 ft. August and September. Ordinary soil. Should not 
be planted deep. (c). 25 cents each. 
LILIES—HARDY GARDEN VARIETIES 
No garden is complete without its lilies. Those listed below are 
some of the hardiest and most easily grown. By following a few 
cultural hints they should be successfully grown in any garden. 
Many are easily forced and good for cutting. 
Auratum (Cold Banded Lily of Japan) —One of the handsomest 
but unfortunately is liable to be of short duration here. Its 
large fragrant blooms are white spotted brown with a golden 
yellow band running through each petal. Usually arrives from 
Japan with the Speciosum varieties too late for fall planting. 
Should be planted in early spring. Cover at least 6 in. deep, 
placing some sand and peat in the bottom of the trench. Well- 
drained soil. 4 ft. August and September. 35 cents each; $3.50 
per doz. 
Candidum (Madonna or St. Josephs Lily) (Ascension Lily) —This 
popular garden variety has many common names. Large fra¬ 
grant pure white trumpet-shaped flowers in July. Best planted 
4 in. deep in fall and left undisturbed. 3 ft. 35 cents each. 
Henryii—(Yellow Speciosum)— A Chinese variety, orange yellow 
blossoms resembling the Speciosums in form. August and Sep¬ 
tember. 4 ft. Of easy culture. 5-7 in. bulbs 35 cents each. 
7-9 in. bulbs 50 cents each. 
Regale (The Regal Lily) — A wonderful lily of easy culture in 
well-drained soil. Large white trumpet-shaped blossoms, shaded 
pink on the outside and lined with gold. Has a very sweet 
penetrating odor. Sometimes grows 6 ft. high with a dozen 
buds on a stalk. Plant 5 in. deep. Large bulbs. 35 cents each. 
Speciosum Magnificum —A variety of Rubrum, larger and of better 
color. Plant 6-8 in. deep in well drained soil. 35 cents each. 
Speciosum Rubrum —One of the most beautiful and attractive 
lilies. Reflexed petals white with crimson markings and darker 
spots. 35 cents each. 
Superbum (American Turks Cap Lily) —A hardy native lily of easy 
culture enjovs moist soil. Bright orange with dark spots. July. 
5 ft. Plant 5 in. deep. 25 cents each. 
*Tenuifolium (Coral Lily) —One of the most interesting little lilies 
in the list. Recurved bright scarlet flowers in early June. 12 
to 18 in. 25 cents each. 
Tigrinum Splendens (Tiger Lily) —Orange red spotted darker. A 
pretty lily of easiest culture. 4 ft. 25 cents each. 
Tigrinun FI. PI. —A very interesting double form of the above. 
35 cents each. 
