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G A R D E N S 
HYPERICUM - St. John's Wort 
Many of the species are small / dwarf shrubs. However, there are quite 
a few that are true perennials. The flowers are yellow and noteworthy 
for the prominent group of stamens in the center. All are lovely garden 
subjects for borders as well as the rock garden. 
Culture. The dwarf species should be grown on the margin and the 
taller ones toward the front of sunny borders. Good, ordinary or sandy 
soil will suit their requirements. Calycinum is suitable for covering 
banks or massing. Plant in early spring, 8 to 10 inches apart. The 
perennial varieties may also be planted in the fall. 
*Reptons Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Distinct, prostrate, trailing species from the Himalayas. Very large, soft 
yellow flowers, tinged reddish in July and August. Good rock plant. 
Shrubby varieties for low borders and rock gardens. 
INCARVILLEA - Trumpet-Flower 
Fleshy rooted perennials of striking beauty. They have handsome, 
coarsely toothed or pinnate leaves, and showy, trumpet-shaped flowers 
borne in terminal racemes. Choice plants for the sunny border. Grandi- 
flora brevipes is a lovely thing in the rock garden, not growing over 
4 to 6 inches tall. 
Culture. All require a deep, rich, loamy and well drained soil and a 
sunny position. Not suitable for heavy or damp soils. Best planted in 
March and grown in groups of six or more. Plant 8 inches apart. 
Oe\avay\ Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Rose-pink flowers produced in large trusses on stiff, 18-inch stems. 
-Grandiflora brevipes Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
This is the best sort for rock gardens, about 8 inches high with large 
crimson-purple flowers. A splendid rock plant, easily grown. 
INULA - Fleabane 
Hardy perennials, with sunflower-like blooms. Suitable for the margins 
of sunny borders. The flowers are useful for cutting, lasting a long 
time in good condition. 
Culture. Of easy culture in any ordinary soil. Grown in a sunny position 
in colonies. Plant a foot apart, in autumn or early spring. Divide and 
replant every third year. 
Hirta Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Stems 12 to 15 inches high with brilliant flowers in July and August. 
A splendid plant for in front of the hardy border. 
Royleana Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00. 
A new introduction from the Himalayan wilds. The flowers are 5 to 6 
inches in diameter, rich golden yellow, resembling sunflowers except 
that the petals are fine and graceful. Not over 18 to 24 inches high. 
One of the finest new border perennials and most unusual. 
IRIS KAEMPFERI - Japanese Iris 
Iris Kaempferi belong to the most magnificent of our garden flowers, 
a field of them in bloom is a most gorgeous sight. Even a single plant 
growing on the edge of a pool or stream never fails to bring forth 
favorable comment. The foliage is also very ornamental. Seeing them 
for the first time, one cannot withhold an exclamation of surprise and 
having once seen can never forget their striking beauty. The collection 
below is one of the finest and most distinct in this country; many grow¬ 
ers have come to us for their stock. 
Culture. Late plantings should be protected by a light covering of 
straw or leaves after the ground is permanently frozen to prevent roots 
from being heaved out of ground by frost. Plant in spring or September 
and October. Avoid all lime. 
Catherine Parry Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Double blue, overlaid with rich purple glow; high tufts in center. 
Columbia Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Double blue with pure white veins, yellow center; a striking variety of 
unusual strength. 
Eleanor Parry Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Double. Claret-purple, flaming and blue as flower ages. Compact, 
medium sized. 
Fascination Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Double. Mauve-pink, lightly veined white. Beautiful variety. 
Gold Bound Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
A fine double, pure white; creamy glow at the gold-banded center. 
Koko-No-Iro Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Six large, royal purple petals, with a yellow center, radiating into lines. 
Most brilliant Iris. 
Mahogany Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
Large, double flowers, the latest to bloom. Purple-mahogany-red. The 
erect petals prettily crested. 
Purple and Gold Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Double. Rich violet-purple with white petaloids, tipped violet. Con¬ 
spicuous golden throat with bluish white rays. 
Pyramid Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $25.00 
Double. Violet-purple veined white in center of each petal. 
Mixed Colors Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $1 5.00 
Both single and double varieties. Splendid mixture of the choicest 
Japanese varieties. 
Japanese Iris 
