The modern Japanese Iris is a gorgeous flower 
MICHELL’S HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS 
Iris Germanica . Fleur de Lis 
Superb New and Rare Varieties 
Gold Imperial. Chrome-yellow throughout, 
except for orange beard. 33 in. 
Susan Bliss. Uniform shade of deep rose-pink. 
The flower is exquisitely shaped and of excel¬ 
lent substance, opening 3 or 4 at a time. 42 in. 
Either of the above, 50c. each; 3 for $1.35; 
$5.00 per doz.; 25 for $9.00 
Standard Varieties 
Ambassadeur. Overlapping standards dull 
purplish bronze; lovely flaring falls of deep 
velvety maroon; beard and styles yellow. 
48 in. 
Lent A. Williamson. Standards lavender- 
violet; falls velvety pansy-purple; brilliant 
orange beard. Massive flowers of wonderful 
texture. 48 in. 
Lord of June. Standards lavender-blue; falls 
rich violet-blue; fine fragrance. 40 in. 
Mother of Pearl. Pale bluish lavender, of 
exceptional substance and texture. 48 in. 
Pallida Dalmatica. Standards and falls clear 
lavender-blue, shading to pale silvery blue at 
the base; sweetly scented. 40 in. 
Shekinah. Soft lemon-yellow, deepening to 
rich yellow around its bright orange beard. 
36 in. 
Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau. A brilliant vel¬ 
vety black-purple. Free blooming. 40 in. 
All Standard German Iris, 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; 
$3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
Mixed German Iris. 20c. each; 3 for 55c.; 
$2.00 per doz.; 25 for $3.75. 
Iris Kaempferi . Japanese Iris 
The King of all Iris, and in popularity they 
can be classed with the hardy phlox and peonies. 
Coming into flower about the middle of June, 
they continue for five to six weeks and are 
particularly welcome at this time. They succeed 
in almost any soil and like plenty of water when 
forming their flower-buds. 
Astarte. Double; beautiful dark violet. 
Circe. Double; dark violet-blue, delicately veined 
with white. 
Eumee. Single; deep violet-blue. 
Gekka-no-Nami. The best early white. Very 
free. Pure glistening white with creamy center. 
Gold Bound. A fine double pure white, enriched 
by a creamy glow from the gold-banded center. 
Helene. Double; blue ground, slightly veined 
with dark blue. 
Hercules. Double; clear lilac-blue. 
Kagaribi. A very beautiful all-lavender flower 
with a yellow spot in the center of each of its 
six petals. Exceptionally well-formed flower. 
Kuma-Funjin (Excited Bear). Falls purple- 
blue; stigmas lighter; long orange bars. Six 
petals. Very tall grower. 
La Favorite. Fine, large double white flowers, 
veined blue, with a rich purple center. 
Mahogany. Large, double flowers of purple- 
mahogany-red, the erect petals being prettily 
crested. The latest to bloom. 
Melpomene. Double; soft blue, distinctly 
veined with dark blue._ 
Norma. A very charming double variety, the 
petals being well spaced and the color a beau¬ 
tiful lavender-pink with clear blue halo. 
Patrocle. Single; superb deep reddish violet. 
Purple and Gold. Enormous, double flowers, 
10 inches across, rich violet-purple, with white 
petaloids, tipped violet; the conspicuous 
golden throat extends outward in sharp bluish 
white rays. Early and free blooming. 
Reine de Bulgarie. Soft lilac, lemon-yellow 
throat. Very good. 
Ski-no-Rayo. Double; blue and white. 
Templeton. Double; light violet, mottled red¬ 
dish pink and white. Very fine form. 
All above Iris Kaempferi, 40c. each; 3 for $1.15; 
$4.00 per doz.; 25 for $7.50 
*Iris Pumila Hybrida 
An early-flowering type, growing from 10 to 
12 inches high. 
Cyanea. Rich royal purple. 
Excelsa. Lemon-yellow. 
Schneekuppe. Pure white. 
All Iris pumila hybrida, 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; 
$3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
Iris Intermedia 
These bloom earlier than Iris germanica. 
Hege. Standards creamy yellow, falls deeper, 
veined yellow. 
Spectabilis. Violet-purple. Free flowering. 
Either of the above, 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; 
$3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
Iris Cristata . Crested Dwarf Iris 
A tiny native species growing from 4 to 6 
inches high, with delicate, pale lilac flowers in 
May and June. 
Iris Sibirica 
Emperor. Rich violet-blue. 36 in. 
Snow Queen. Pure white. 24 in. 
Sibirica, Perry’s Blue. A recent introduction 
with very large, clear blue flowers on long 
stems. 
All Iris cristata and I. sibirica, 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; 
$3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
*Iberis • Hardy Candytuft 
The Hardy Candytufts are low-growing plants, 
with evergreen foliage. In spring and early 
summer they are completely covered with dense 
heads of pure white flowers. For borders and 
rockeries they are unsurpassed. 
Sempervirens. Dwarf. Pure white flowers in 
June. Its uniform neat habit makes it one of 
our best rock or edging plants. 35c. each; 
3 for $1.00; $3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Liatris . Blazing Star; Gayfeather 
Pycnostachya. Showy, attractive native 
plants, succeeding anywhere, and producing 
spikes of light rosy purple flowers in July and 
August. 5 ft. 
Scariosa. Deep purple flowers. 3 to 4 ft. 
Either of the above, 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; 
$3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
Bundles or Clumps. For outdoor planting only. 
Bundles contain 12 good-sized pips with good 
root-growth, all of which will flower with the 
proper care. They are especially imported 
from abroad, the best of the stock being 
selected for us. 60c. per bundle; doz. bundles, 
$5.50; $40.00 per 100 bundles. 
*Linum . Flax 
Perenne. A desirable plant for the hardy border 
or rockery. Light, graceful foliage and large 
blue flowers all summer. 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; 
$3.00 per doz.; 25 for $5.50. 
Lobelia 
Handsome border plants thriving in any good 
garden soil but preferring a moist loam where 
they will not suffer from drought. 
Cardinalis. Cardinal Flower. Rich fiery 
cardinal flowers. 
Syphilitica. Great Lobelia. A choice selection 
of our native Lobelia with large spikes of blue 
flowers. 2 to 3 ft. July-Sept. 
Either of the above, 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50 
Lupinus • Lupins 
Color illustration on insert. 
Polyphyllus. These flower in May and June 
and are 3 to 4 feet high. Blue (very showy). 
White, or Pink. 35c. each; 3 for $1.00; 
$3.50 per doz.; 25 for $6.50. 
Russell Lupins 
This new strain of perennial Lupins has caused 
a sensation in horticultural circles. The long, 
closely furnished spikes come in a great variety 
of rich colors—deep yellows, oranges, reds, and 
brilliant bicolors never before seen in Lupins. 
The florets are large, with flat, fan-like standards, 
and, unlike all other Lupins, most of the spikes 
retain their florets throughout the whole period 
of development. Strong plants from pots, 75c. 
each; 3 for $2.00; $7.50 per doz.; 25 for $13.50. 
Lythrum 
Salicaria roseum superbum. Rose Loose¬ 
strife. A strong-growing plant, thriving in 
almost any position. Large spikes of rose- 
colored flowers from July to September. 
3 to 4 ft. 30c. each; 3 for 85c.; $3.00 per doz.; 
25 for $5.50. 
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