Iris Sibirica 
Iris Kaempferi, Japanese Iris 
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. 
Ascyron Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Pyramidatum). Upright growing perennial about 2 to 3 feet high. 
Clusters of flowers in July. Each flower is about 2 inches in diameter. 
Good for the background in the border. 
*Reptons Three $1.40; Doz. $4.00, 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. 
IBERIS - Candytuft 
Although these plants are perhaps more generally grown in the rockery, 
they are equally appropriate subjects for the margins of herbaceous 
borders or as edging to garden walks. When in flower in spring and 
covered with a mass of snow-white blossoms, they add considerably to 
the attractions of the garden. They are of shrubby growth, with dark 
green, evergreen foliage. 
Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil. Plant in fall or spring, 6 inches 
apart. When plants become straggly, trim them into shape directly 
after flowering. 
* Little Gem (true form) Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Dwarf, pure white flowers in June. Its uniform, neat habit makes it 
one of our best rock or edging plants; perfectly hardy. 
«=Sempervirens Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Covered with a sheet of white flowers in spring, completely covering its 
rich dark green foliage; a particularly fine plant for the border. Does 
well in light shade and therefore excellent as a ground cover in front 
of shrubs. May be used for edging to parks or walks. Little Gem, how¬ 
ever, is more formal and upright for these purposes. 
IRIS PUMILA - Miniature Flag 
These beautiful little Irises do not grow over 4 inches high and bloom 
in April and May. They are fine for bordering flower beds or planting 
in the rock garden. 
Atroviolacea 
Wine colored; very dwarf. 
®Sambo 
Dark violet-blue. 
Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
*Excelsa Three $1.10, Do 
A splendid pale lemon-yellow. 
®Fairy (Coerulea) Three $1.40, Do 
Pale blue; very dwarf. 
'•Schneeeuppe Three $1.10, Do: 
A large, showy, pure white. 
Spring Skies Three $1.40, Do: 
A charming small deep blue variety of neat habit. 
$3.30, 
$4.00, 
$3.30, 
$4.00, 
100 $20.00 
100 $25.00 
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100 $25.00 
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 $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Double blue, overlaid with rich purple glow; high tufts in center. 
Columbia Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Double blue with pure white veins, yellow center; a striking variety of 
unusual strength. 
Eleanor Parry Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Double. Claret-purple, flaming and blue as flower ages. Compact, 
medium sized. 
Fascination Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Double. Mauve-pink, lightly veined white. Beautiful variety. 
Gold Bound Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A fine double, pure white; creamy glow at the gold-banded center. 
Koko-No-Iro Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Six large, royal purple petals, with a yellow center, radiating into lines. 
Most brilliant Iris. 
Mahogany Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Large, double flowers, the latest to bloom. Purple-mahogany-red. The 
erect petals prettily crested. 
Purple and Gold Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Double. Rich violet-purple with white petaloids, tipped violet. Con¬ 
spicuous golden throat with bluish white rays. 
Pyramid Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Double. Violet-purple veined white in center of each petal. 
Mixed Colors Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Both single and double varieties. Splendid mixture of the choicest 
Japanese varieties. 
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. 
Delavayi Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Rose-pink flowers produced in large trusses on stiff, 18-inch stems. 
*Grandiflora brevipes Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
This is the best sort for rock gardens, about 8 inches high with large 
crimson-purple flowers. A splendid rock plant, easily grown. 
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