N. A. HALLAUER—Webster, N. Y. 
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IRIS KAEMPFERI (Japanese Iris) 
These are magnificent, and where they succeed, surpass every¬ 
thing. They require well-enriched soil and plenty of moisture dur¬ 
ing early summer but standing water should be avoided. The flow¬ 
ers are very large and their delicate colorings are hard to describe. 
They bloom in July after the German Iris. The varieties listed be¬ 
low represent the best selection from a large collection. 
Gekka-no-nami—Glistening white, very early and free. Double. 
35 cents each. 
Hercules —Clear lilac blue. Double. 35 cents each. 
Koki-no-iro —Rich violet purple, white petioloids tipped violet. 
Large blossoms, early and free bloomer. Double. 35 cents 
eacn. 
Mahogany —Purplish red. Late. Extra large. Double. 35 cents 
each. 
Seacrest —'Six large crepe petals, white shaded blue. One of the 
most beautiful. 35 cents each. 
IRIS SPECIES 
•Iris Arenaria (Sand Iris) —A rare and choice variety. Plant very 
small with large bright yellow flowers, in spring. 3 in. 25 cents 
each. 
•Iris Cristata —A native creeping variety. Crested flowers, rich 
amethyst blue. 3 in. May. 25 cents each. 
*lris Cristata Alba —A beautiful white variety of the above. 35 
cents each. 
Iris Dichotoma (Vesper Iris) —A tall branching plant, producing 
lavender purple flowers over a Jong period in August on 2 to 
3 foot stems. 25 cents each. 
•Iris Reticulata —A very choice bulbous iris, not over 6 in. high that 
blooms very early in the spring. Flowers are large for the size 
of the plant, deep purple blotched yellow and very sweetly per¬ 
fumed. The bulbs are best planted in fall, 3 in. deep, in poor 
well drained soil. Makes a good pot plant. 25 cents each. 
Iris Siberian, Orientalis, Blue King —Large clear blue flowers pro¬ 
duced in profusion. Likes a moist place. 3 ft. May and June. 
25 cents each. 
Iris Siberian, Orientalis, Snow Queen —Similar to the above with 
snow-white flowers, (c). 25 cents each. 
•Iris Tectorum—This is the roof iris of Japan, where it is grown 
on the thatched roofs. A beautiful variety, crested blue flow¬ 
ers. 12 in. Well-drained soil. (w). May and June. 25 cents 
each. 
•Iris Verna —A choice dwarf variety producing pretty violet blue 
flowers in the late spring on 4 in. stems. Fragrant. Peaty soil 
and shade. 25 cents each. 
};: Jasione Perennis —Attractive bright blue flowers. Somewhat re¬ 
sembles Scabiosa. 5 in. Sandy soil in sun. Rare. 35 cents each. 
Lavendula Vera (Sweet Lavender) —The true old-fashioned variety, 
aromatic foliage and fragrant blue flowers. 1 1/2 ft. July and 
August. Well-drained soil. Protect in cold climates, (c). 25 
cents each. 
•Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweis) —A well known plant from the 
Alps, grey foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers surround¬ 
ed by white woolly bracts. 5 in. June to August. Likes light 
well-drained limestone soil. 25 cents each. 
*Lewesia Brachycalyx —A decideous form having rather long leaves 
forming a rosette. Large white flowers on very short stems hide 
the plant in May and June. All Lewesias want perfect drain¬ 
age. 35 cents each. 
•Lewesia Oppositifolia —A decidious species requiring the same cul¬ 
ture as rediviva. This forms a rosette of rather long narrow 
leaves, from which rise 6 in. stems that carry a cluster of large 
white flowers tinged pink. 25 cents each. 
•Lewisia Rediviva (Bitter Root) —Forms a rosette of thick linear 
leaves from which rise many 2 inch stems each bearing a pink 
flower 1 V 2 2 inches across. Give them a peaty loam soil and 
perfect drainage. They seem to be best here in light shade. 
After blooming the foliage disappears but comes again later. 25 
cents each. 
•Liatris Punctata —A good Liatris for the Rock Garden. Each plant 
produces several foot high spikes of pretty rosy purple flowers 
in September. Any well drained soil. 35 cents each. 
Liatris Pycnostachya (Blazing Star or Kansas Gay Feather) — 
(Button Snake Root) —Grass-like foliage and tall spikes of rich 
purple flowers. Unusual and attractive. Excellent for cut flow¬ 
ers. 5 ft. August and September. Ordinary soil. Should not 
be planted deep. (c). 25 cents each. 
Liatris Scariosa Alba —A pure white Blazing Star on 3 ft. stems. 
35 cents each. 
