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IRIS Each Per 10 
*-cristata (Crested Iris). 4-6 in. Delicate little 
creeping Iris with richly marked pale lilac flowers 
in May and June.25 2.00 
—germanica (German Iris or Flag Iris). 2-4 ft. 
There are so many varieties of German Iris grown 
that it is almost impossible to say that any special 
list is the best. We have selected outstanding 
standard varieties that cover the color range 
and which in our judgment are distinct and 
worthy of cultivation. Easily grown; likes sun. 
Ambassadetir. Tall and regal; velvety purple- 
maroon . 25 2.00 
Archeveque. Deep rich purple-violet.25 2.00 
Gochi. Rich claret-purple.25 2.00 
Lent A. Williamson .25 2.00 
Monsignor. Violet-purple.25 2.00 
Prosper Tangier. Bronze to velvety ruby- 
purple, white and yellow.25 2.00 
Queen Caterina. Purple and gold to white 
and bronze .25 2.00 
Rhein Nixe. White and violet.25 2.00 
Shekinah. Pale yellow shading to amber on 
the throat .25 2.00 
W. J, Fryer. Shadings of bright yellow, maroon 
and violet .25 2.00 
Hibiscus 
Each 
—kaempferi (Japanese Iris). 2 ft. For striking 
beauty, gracefulness, and gorgeousness of bloom, 
this plant is unexcelled. Avoid lime in the 
soil and give a light protection in winter with 
straw or leaves. The following varieties create 
delightful pictures. 
Astarte. Double, dark violet.... 
Eleanor Parry. Double claret-red, with white 
and blue .. 
Gekka-no-nami. Meaning “Moonlit Waves, 
the name is descriptive of its lovely white¬ 
ness .. 
Gold Bound. Double pure white; creamy glow 
at the gold-banded center. 
Mahogany, Large double purple to mahogany- 
red. Latest to bloom. 
Melpoimene. Double, soft blue. 
Patrocle. Single, dark violet. 
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.25 
.25 
.25 
.25 
.35 
.20 
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2.00 
2.00 
2.00 
3.00 
1.75 
Hollyhock. 
IRIS—Continued Each 
Purple and Gold. Double, rich violet-purple 
with white petaloids, tipped with violet; 
golden throated . 
Ski-no-ryo. Doaible, blue and white. 
*-pumila (Dwarf Iris). 8 in. Fine dwarf Iris that 
is well-placed in either the rock garden or the 
border. (lood for edging. The following varieties 
are hardy and colorful. 
Excelsa. Pure lemon yellow. 
Sambo. Dark violet-blue. 
Schneekuppe. Pure white. 
—siberica Blue King (Siberian Iris). 3 ft. Gem 
for the flower border or waterside. The flowers 
are produced in great abundance on stout, stiff 
stems. Excellent for cutting. Stately regal blue. 
*-tectorum (Roof Iris). 10 in. A delightful species 
from Japan and China where it is frequently 
grown on the thatched roofs of the cottages. The 
Per 10 
.25 
2.00 
.25 
2.00 
.25 
2.00 
.25 
2.00 
.25 
2.00 
.30 
2.50 
.25 
2.00 
Iberis. 
