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IRIS, Germanica (German Iris, or Flag). The German 
Iris is one of our most desirable early spring-bloom¬ 
ing plants. It is a vigorous grower and is of easy 
cultivation. Flowers are large and conspicuous. 
The colors are white, blue, purple, yellow and 
variously veined and striped. Every garden should 
contain a collection of these Flags. Ten distinct 
named varieties. 
Strong roots, 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, $10 per 100. 
IRIS Kcempferi (Japanese Iris). These handsome, 
spring-blooming plants are becoming popular. They 
begin blooming about the middle of April and con¬ 
tinue in bloom for five or six weeks. Many of the 
blooms have a diameter of from 8 to 12 inches, and 
are of various colors—white, purple, violet, mauve, 
magenta, variously marked and penciled. They 
are invaluable in herbaceous plantings, are extremely 
hardy and easily cultivated. Most effective where 
planted along the borders of ponds or streams. 
If the flower-stalks are cut just as the buds are 
expanding, and taken indoors, the flowers will last a 
long time; for as one flower fades another bud will 
open, until all have shown their beautiful colors. 
With proper attention, this Iris will give a wealth 
of bloom and color. Twelve of the best-named sorts. 
25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $17.50 per 100. 
LIATRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather). A most 
attractive native plant; succeeds anywhere and 
produces large spikes of purple flowers during sum¬ 
mer. Strong, 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
(ENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). A most desirable 
plant. Does best in a partially shaded situation. 
White and yellow. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
PEONIES, Herbaceous. The varieties we offer have 
been thoroughly tested in this locality, and have 
given most satisfactory results. We offer twelve to 
fifteen best sorts, double and single, white and 
several shades of pink, rose and red. Peonies do 
best in rich, deep, rather moist, loamy soil, and, if 
plants are protected from the hot afternoon sun, 
they will give excellent results. They should have a 
liberal supply of water at all times, especially when 
in bloom during April and May. Fertilize well with 
cow manure. Keep the ground well cultivated. If 
these few simple directions are carried out, the result 
will be most satisfactory. Plant during fall. 
25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $17.50 per 100. 
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue). Very desirable and 
showy perennial. 
Several colors, 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
PHLOX (The Perennial Phlox). Among our hardy 
perennial plants none are of more importance than 
the Phlox. They succeed in almost any soil or posi¬ 
tion. and flower throughout a long season. Do best 
in deep, rich soil. Keep the plants mulched. 
Beautiful collection of best colors, 15c. ea., $1.25 for 10. 
PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower, or Japanese Bell¬ 
flower). Resembles the campanulas. Very desirable. 
Flowers white and blue. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). Grow and thrive in any 
position. Very free bloomer. Several fine varieties, 
some dwarf, others attaining a height of 6 feet. 
Tall or dwarf sorts, 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
SEDUM spectabile (Stone Crop). A very fine, erect- 
growing plant, attaining a height of 18 inches. 
Broad, light green foliage; immense heads of rose- 
colored flowers. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10. 
STOKESIA (Cornflower, or Stokes’ Aster). A beau¬ 
tiful native plant, growing from 18 to 24 inches high. 
Handsome flowers of lavender-blue and white. 
Stand sun well. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
TRITOMA (Red-hot Poker, or Flame Flower). Few 
plants are more desirable for massing. Continuous 
and free bloomer. 
Pfitzeri. Rich orange-scarlet; and Tricolor, a 
dwarf-growing sort. Three distinct colors are com¬ 
bined in the same flower-spike. 
Plants of either variety, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
VERONICA (V. longifolia subsessilis ). (Speedwell.) 
Long spikes of blue flowers produced during the 
entire summer. 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10. 
Herbaceous Peonies 
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