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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS— HARDT PERENNIALS 
HARDY PERENNIALS— Continued. 
H. Thunbergii. 3 ft. July. Rich, clear, buttercup yellow flowers; 
sweet-scented. The latest to flower. 
Heuchera sanguinea. 12 to 18 in. June to September. Flowers 
bright crimson; very free-flowering. 
H. — alba. A variety of the above, having white flowers. 
H. — americana. 1 y 2 to 2 ft. July. A native plant with greenish- 
yellow flowers; foliage mottled. 
H. — brizoides. \y 2 ft. June to August. Rosy carmine flowers. 
H. — gracilis rosea. 18 to 24 in. June to August. A free-flowering 
variety and a strong grower. 
HOLLYHOCKS 
The Hollyhock is an old garden favorite. The large range of colors 
makes it one of the most attractive of all perennials. They require 
a sunny situation. 25c. each; 2.50 per doz. 
We offer strong, field-grown plants in both double and single sorts. 
Double Red, White, Pink, Salmon and Maroon. Colors separate. 
Double Mixed. All colors. 
Single. Of the same colors as the double. 
Single Mixed. All colors. 
Iberis sempervirens. 1 ft. May. Of spreading habit; flowers 
pure white. Splendid for rock garden. 
*1. — Snowflake. An early flowering variety, with large snowy 
white flowers. 35c. each; 3.50 doz. 
*lncarvillea DePavayi. 18 in. June and July. A hardy tuberous- 
rooted plant. Flowers are rose-colored, trumpet-shaped and 
have lasting qualities. 35c. each; 3.50 doz. 
Inula glandulosa. \y 2 to 2 ft. July. Large, deep-yellow, aster¬ 
like flowers with fringed petals. 
IRIS 
The Iris is undoubtedly one of the most useful and beautiful groups 
of hardy plants. They are admirably adapted for planting in the 
herbaceous garden cr border, on margins of water and as edging for 
shrubbery. 25c. each; 2.50 doz. except as noted. 
*Alpine Iris. New Hybrids 
A new race of hardy, early-flowering Iris suitable for edging, rock- 
work, etc. 
Note. — S. signifies standards, or thfe erect petals; F., falls, or the 
drooping petals. 
Adelaide. Bluish white. 
Aida. Good white. 
Aureole. Canary. 
Beatrice. S., fawn; F., pale yellow. 
Berlioz. Rich purple. 
Charmer. Light cream. 
Diana. Sulphur-white. 
Goethe. S., yellow; F., veined; free. 
Milton. Yellow and orange. 
Penelope. Rich yellow. 
Rosine. Good white. 
Virgo. Purple. 
^Crimean Iris, Pumila Hybrids 
A group of dwarf spring-flowering Iris, growing about 6 inches in 
height. 
Aurea. Light yellow. 
Azurea. Bright blue; very free. 
Canary Bird. Rich canary-yellow; large flower. 
Caerulea. Pale blue, tinged purple; large flowers. 
Iris Germanica 
This class of Iris is particularly adapted for the wild garden, shrubbery 
border or any well-drained garden soil. They bloom early and their 
variety of color is infinite. 
Admiral Togo. White, faintly tinted lavender; F. and S., lightly 
bordered purple. 
Augustina. S., yellow; F., yellow and maroon. 
Canary Bird. S., canary-yellow; F., crimson-purple; very distinct. 
Charles Dickens. S., blue; F., dark blue, suffused and veined dark 
violet; anthers white, tipped yellow. 
Florentina Blue. S. and F., blue; free and fragrant. 
Gold Bound. S., yellow, suffused with old gold on the tips; F., 
purple tipped, old gold with yellow base. 
Johan De Witt. S., light lilac blue; F., purple. 
Madame Chereau. S. and F., white, edged and feathered with violet 
and pale blue. Very.free. 
Mrs. H. Darwin. S., French-white; F., white, veined purple. 
*Pallida dalmatica. S. and F., exquisite shade of soft lavender, 
sweetly scented; extra flue for cntting. 35c. each, 3.50 doz. 
Pauline. S., bright blue; F., dark blue. 
Queen of May. S., most delicate rosy-pink. 
Rebecca. S., golden yellow; F., yellow, splashed and veined golden 
brown. 
William III. Dark violet, very large flower; late and beautiful; very 
fragrant. 
^Japanese Iris, Iris Kaempferi 
A very important group of hardy Iris, quite distinct from any other. 
They are of strong, vigorous growth, with very large single, double or 
semi-double flowers, beautifully colored. Well adapted for damp 
or sunny locations. 
Alba plena. Six petals white; very large. 
A. L. Sherwood. Purple, veined with white. 
Blue Bird. Intense blue throughout; large and full. 
Blue Danube. Pure rich blue, yellow center, six petals. 
Commodore Perry. Very dark violet-red. Six petals; mec.iu*~i 
size. 
Eclair. Very large, six petals, pure white flowers. 
Gold Bound. Large, six petals, white flowers, yellow center. 
Harlequin. Whitish lavender; large. 
Hyde Park. Reddish purple, blotched with white. 
Mahogany. Dark red, shaded maroon; six petals; very distinct. 
Navy-Blue. Rich dark blue, yellow at base; six petals. 
Ondine. Pure white, shaded with light blue toward the center. 
Flowers large and fine. 
Painted Lady. White, richly suffused and striped with bright pink; 
very showy. 
Paragon. Six petals, rich velvety purple. 
Purple Emperor. Very dark purple, yellow center; large flower 
and strong grower. 
Turban. Six petals; beautiful light blue and white; one of the best. 
Venus. Pure white. A strong grower and free bloomer. 
William Tell. White, veined with indigo. Six petals. 
Miscellaneous Irises 
*lrls cristata. Large blue flowers, fringed and spotted with yellow. 
30c. each; $3.00 per dozen. 
I. - orientalis. 3 to 4 ft. May to June. Deep-blue flowers. 
I. — orientalis Snow Queen. Flowers pure white. A strong, free- 
growing variety. 
LATHYRUS (Hardy Sweet Pea) 
Lathyrus latifolius albus. 4 ft. July to September. A white 
variety useful for the covering of rocks or walls. 
L. — Pink Pearl. 4 ft. July to September. Clusters of large pink 
flowers. Fine. 
Liatris pycnostachys. 3 to 5 ft. August to October. A most 
striking, and desirable plant with pale purple flowers. 
L. scariosa. 2 to 3 ft. August, September. Dark lavender, flow¬ 
ers on large spikes. Effective in masses. 
L. spicata. 2 to 3 ft. July to September. Spikes densely crowded 
with rosy purple flowers. 
Linum flavum. 1 ft. June and July. Numerous yellow flowers. 
For rock garden. 
L. perenne (Perennial Flax). 1 y 2 ft. May to August. Blue flowers. 
A desirable plant either for border or rockery. 
Lobelia cardinalis. 3 ft. July and August. With long spikes of 
scarlet flowers; green foliage; for planting at water’s edge. 
L. syphilitica 2 ft. August and September. Close spikes of 
showy deep blue flowers. For planting at water’s edge. 
Lupinus polyphyllus. 2 to 3 ft. June to September. Deep blue, 
pea-shaped flowers on long spikes. 
L. — albus. 3 ft. June to September. A fine, bold showy plant 
with white flowers. 
LYCHNIS. Maltese Cross 
Lychnis chalcedonica. 2 to 3 ft. June to August. An old and 
valued plant with heads of scarlet flowers. 
L. — alba. A form of the preceding with white flowers. 
L. Haageana. 1 ft. Jane to August. A very showy perennial, 
producing orange-red, scarlet or crimson flowers. 
L. viscaria splendens. 12 to 20 in. June. A splendid variety, 
with bright rose-pink flowers. 
L. - flore plena. 12 to 15 in. June and July. A distinct and fine 
variety, with large double, rose-colored flowers. 
Lythrum alatum. 2 to 3 ft. September to October. Very showy, 
deep purple flowers in long spikes. 
L. roseum superbum. 4 to 6 ft. Late July and August. A 
robust perennial, with large, rose-colored flowers. 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
