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 $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 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 $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 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 GERMANICA - German or Flag Iris 
There are so many fine Irises introduced each year that it is very 
difficult to pick out the best. However, in this list will be found those 
that are universally hailed as wonderful improvements, or have already 
proven their claims as superfine Irises. All of these varieties are definite 
improvements over older ones of similar coloring, or are of new and 
novel shades. "S" denotes the Standards or upper petals; "F", the 
Falls or lower petals. 
Culture. Iris will grow in any good soil and under almost any condition. 
They like lime and should be divided and reset every third year. 
S., standing petals; F., drooping petals. 
Ambassadeur Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
S. a fascinating smoky velvety purple color; F. velvety purple maroon; 
beards and style yellow. 
Anne Marie Cayeux Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
One of the best light blends. A French introduction, given an Award 
of Merit by National Horticultural Society in France. S. pinkish lilac, 
flushed grey; F. metallic blue over grey; the "iridescent colorings of a 
pigeon's throat" to use originator's description. 
Black Wings Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
A new "black" Iris that is gorgeously deep in tone. S. deep Fluorite 
violet; F. deeper Fluorite violet, with black veins, and so very velvety 
that at some angles they are absolutely black. Blooms of good size, 
form, and substance, and a hardy plant. Very fragrant, and a great 
achievement in breeding, as it is very nearly black. 
Blue Velvet Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
One of the most beautiful and appropriately named, as the entire flow¬ 
er seems to be cut out of velvet and the color is a deep intense blue. 
Clara Noyes Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
A very warm, brilliant blend of Talisman rose colors. S. bright apricot, 
suffused rose-red; F. peach, overlaid copper. A lovely medley of peach, 
salmon, apricot, and copper. 
Coppersmith Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Fine large flowers of velvety coppery red. One of the best. 
Dauntless Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Winner of highest International honors, the Dykes Memorial Medal. 
The finest and purest red-toned Iris introduced to date. 
Day Dream Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
A blend of pinkish tones, with falls darker than the standards. Fine 
large flowers. 
Depute Nomblot Each $0.75, Doz. $7.50 
Another Dykes Medal Winner. Generally considered the finest Iris in 
the world. Of gigantic size and perfect form and texture, on tall, nicely 
branched stems. S. coppery red, flushed golden bronze; F. rich claret- 
crimson. The entire flower seems to be lightly dusted with fine golden 
powder, which sparkles in the sunlight, giving it an unusual richness. 
Dolly Madison Each $0.15, Doz. $1.50 
A beautiful blend of the Quaker Lady type, but far more delicately 
colored. A bloom of the largest size and perfect shape on tall strong 
stems, and one of the finest Iris. 
El Capitan Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Mammoth flower in manganese-violet color. Largest and finest of its 
type. 
Frieda Mohr Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Locust fragrance. A deep pink of gigantic size and perfect form. A 
flower will fill a 7-inch ring. Constant prize-winner. 
Gold Imperial a Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
The greatest golden yellow Iris known; might be called the Golden Iris. 
Grace Sturtevant Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
Dark brown-red and violet-carmine. The flowers are exceptionally vel¬ 
vety, illumined by a vivid orange beard. A very brilliant and carrying 
color, that attracts instant notice. 
Isoline Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Round standards of pale pinkish buff, strongly flushed mauve; the 
sharply reflexed falls are Chinese violet with russet tints at the sides. 
King Juba Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
A very fine new large flowered Variegata, with clear yellow standards, 
and brilliant velvety red falls. Much larger bloom and taller, stronger 
growth than the older Variegatas. 
King Midas Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
S. golden buff, suffused garnet-brown; F. very velvety rich garnet- 
brown, edged golden buff. A heavy beard of deepest orange and a 
golden haft illumine the center of the bloom. A flower of soft, beauti¬ 
ful colors, and fine size, substance, and finish. Very early. 
Lord of June Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
S. lavender-blue; F. rich violet-purple. A magnificent variety of gi¬ 
gantic size. 
