Seeds of Perennials 
Japanese Iris 
We want our customers to appreciate the fact that plants raised from this seed 
do not produce flowers until three years after germinating and the only reason why 
we offer this seed is that the raising of it will lead you to the climax of joy in 
gardening. How—do you ask? It does not matter from which particular plant the 
seed was saved, the fact remains that every plant will be different and the chances 
are that you xnay produce a remarkable novelty, which may bring you glory an 
fame. Don’t you think it is worth while? The seed we offer is from some of our 
choicest varieties at our own nursery and we are sure that the result of same must 
be above the average. 
8982. — . 
Pkt., $ .10 
New California Iris 
Novelty 1916 
Flowering plants can be obtained in one year from seed. ... ... 
Those are absolutely hardy and no Iris gives a more profuse display of bloom 
nor so many delicate arrangements of colors. Hundreds of flowers are produced m 
a patch of plants only a yard or two square, and hardly any two seedlings are lden- 
ticalm color. ^ habi t 0 f growth and foliage, they are very similar to the 
Spanish Iris, but the originator neglects to mention at what time they come into 
bloom^iis ^ undoubtedly one of the foremost introductions of the age, and will 
prove a surprise to all who try it. .. . 
8983 , — Bracteata. In the type the flowers are yellow, beautifuly netted with 
brown-crimson veins, but seedlings produce a wide range of color, including 
pinks and even reds. The . seed offered was saved from the r0 J “°wered 
vorioty * ••••••••••••••******* * y 
8984 . — Tenax. Flowers vary from deep claret to pale lavender and lilac, or pale 
grey with a beautiful network of silvery veins. The foliage is S^issy and 
slender, but the plant is perfectly hardy . 
Lathyrus Latifolius (The Perennial Sweet Pea) 
Nat. Ord. Leguminosae 
The plants in every respect resemble a sturdy Sweet Pea, where the flowers 
are produced in dense clusters on a single stem, and which, of course, lack their 
fragrance. For a proper showing, plants should be given a stout post ^support. 
8985. — Crimson .• • • • ' • . . 
§8990. — White Pearl. Immense clusters of white flowers . 
§8995. — Pink Beauty. Handsome shade of bright pink. Pkt., 
Liatris (Blazing Star) 
Nat. Ord. Compositae 
From a cluster of fine grass-like leaveB appear several stout straight leafy 
spikes attaining a height of 4 feet, of which fully 2 feet is completely encircled 
with rosy-purple tassel-like flowers, which are close to the spike. The flowering 
season U extended to nearly six weeks, from July till September. Space, 1 foot 
9000. —Pycnostachia. Rosy purple.* ' 
Please Order by Numbers only. 
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