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THE ELIZABETH NURSERY COMPANY. 
HARDY PERENNIALS Continued 
Hibiscus, Crimson Eye. 
HIBISCUS. Mallow. 
H. alba—Very showy foliage and handsome,creamy 
white flowers with deep crimson center, each flower 
5 to 7 inches across; of great delicacy of coloring. 
Forms a bush as wide as it is tall, and during its 
blooming season no plant is more effective. Ele¬ 
gant border plant. August. 4 to 6 feet. 10c. 
H. var. roseus (Rose Mallow)—Same as above only 
producing clear pink flowers; very effective. 10c. 
H. Crimson Eye—A beautiful variety. The flowers 
are from 6 to 8 inches across, pure white, wdth a 
large crimson spot at the base of each petal. 10c. 
HOLLYHOCKS. 
As a background in large borders or beds of the 
lower growing herbaceous plants there is nothing 
better. The flowers, which are as elegant In shape 
as a Camellia, form perfect rosettes of the most 
lovely shades of crimson, yellow, pink, orange, white, 
etc. They require a deep rich soil, and will repay In 
quantity and beauty of bloom any extra care. We 
offer a fine assortment in separate colors. 15c. each: 
§1.25 per 10; §10 per 100. 
H. Alleghany—The Fringed Mammoth Hollyhock. 
15c. each; §1.50 per 10. 
IBERIS. Candytuft. 
I. saxatilis—A dwarf and excellent variety. 20c. 
IRIS K/EMPFERI.-Thc Garden Orchid. 
The varieties of Iris recently introduced from Japan are marvels of beauty, a plant sending up a dozen 
feet, each spike bearing two to three enormous blossoms 7^9 inches across, and of the 
Sabeautiful colors—lavender, mauve, sky blue, royal purple, blush, yellow, etc. When 
planted in your garden they are for a lifetime, without further care, blooming profusely in June and 
July. We have oO named varieties of these beautiful plants. 20c. each; §1.50 per 10;. $12 per 100. 
GERMAN IRIS. 
Another good old handsome flower now found in 
many new colors, reminding one of the delicate trac¬ 
ing of the butterfly’s wing. They bloom in May and 
June when there is a dearth of flowers. 
Named Varieties—10c. each; §6 per 100. 
Mixed Sorts—Extra fine. Sc. each; §5 per 100. 
I. orieiitalis—Fine ornamental foliage and rich vlo- 
let-blue fiowers. 25c. each; §2.50 per dozen. 
I. pseudo-acorns—G-oklen-yello w fl o wers; entirely 
distinct. 15c. each; SI.50 per dozen. 
IRIS SIBIRICA. 
These are early and free flowering Iris of great 
beauty and value for cutting, two colors, blue and 
white. 8c. each, §5 per 100. 
Sibirica Saiiguiiiea—Very prolific variety, with red 
flower bracts and bright,clear blue flowers; choice. 
2 feet. 15c. 
LATHYRUS. Pea. 
L. Latifolius (Everblooming Pea)—Dense clusters 
of deep red flowers in constant succession through¬ 
out the summer. 10 feet. 15c. 
L. L. albifloriis—Similar to the above, but bearing 
pure white flow^ers. 15c. 
LEPACHYS. 
Showy plants of easy culture in any common soil, 
and well suited for back of i^order, or for growino" 
among shrubs, or for naturalizing. Pure white 
flowers. 2 to 3 feet. 12c. 
LEUCANTHEMUM. 
L. nippouicum—New from Japan, a gorgeous 
flower, fully 4 inches in diam. White with yellow¬ 
ish center, shaped like a daisy. 3.5c. 
LIATRIS. Blazing Star. 
L. Spicata—Narrow grass-like foliage and showy 
spikes of deep purple flowers. One of the earliest. 
2 to 3 feet. 15c. 
LOBELIA. Cardinal Flower. 
L. Cardiiialis-Handsome border plant. Few plants 
effective in their season of bloom—August 
and September—than these, and none are richer in 
their color effects. One of the finest scarlet hardv 
plants we have. 3 feet. 12c. 
LYCHNIS. Lamp Flower. 
No garden, however small, can do without some 
representative of this valuable class of hardy plants. 
L. Chalcedouica—Showy, dense heads of brightest 
crimson flowers. July and August. 3 feet. 15c. 
L/. Alba—Handsome pure white flowers. 15c. 
LYCHNIS FLOS CUCULI PLENISSIMA 
SEMPER FLORENS. 
1 bloom when quite small, torming stalks 
iw to 18 inches high. It is constantly sending out 
new shoots, every one of which produces a number 
of buds, covering it with innumerable flowers from 
spring to fall. The blossom resembles a beautiful 
feather ball of fresh rose color. 15c. each; §1.50 
per dozen. 
L. Viscaria splendeus plena—The flowers are large 
and periectly double, of a deep scarlet, verging on 
crimson; free blooming. June. 15c. 
