IRIS SPECIES 
Some very interesting sorts are here listed and described; many 
of them splendid for naturalizing and large, permanent plantings. 
♦Cristata Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(Evansia). A dainty native creeping species, only 3 inches in 
height; flowers rich amethyst-blue in May; a gem for a shady 
spot in the rock garden or an excellent ground cover under 
trees when it will form a solid carpet covered with flowers 
which are very lovely to behold. 
Dichotoma Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
(Vesper Iris). A most attractive fan-shaped plant 8 to 12 
inches high. The slender, 2-ft. high flower stalk carries a 
number of small light purple blooms which open in the late 
afternoon. Four to six blooms open at one time. While the 
flowers do not last long, they are produced in endless profusion. 
A choice gift from China for the rock garden or border. 
Ochroleuca gigantea Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
Forms large clumps succeeding in almost any position, pro¬ 
ducing late in May numerous stems 3 feet high with an abun¬ 
dance of very distinct creamy yellow flowers. 
Orientalis, White Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Similar to the Sibirica varieties but not so tall. Produces 
masses of lovely small white flowers; a fine plant for border 
or waterside; about 30 inches high. 
♦Tectorum Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
A beautiful species from the Orient with delicately crested 
blue flowers, 12 inches high, in June. This is the Roof Iris of 
Japan where it is grown on the thatched roofs of the cottages. 
Lovely in the rock garden. 
♦Tectorum Alba Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $15.00 
A white form of the above. 
IVY - (Dwarf English) 
Albany Ivy Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
A novel dwarf hardy Ivy for garden or home use. Albany is 
a dwarf, compact form of the hardy English Ivy. It is espe¬ 
cially well-adapted for evergreen edgings to small beds, pools, 
fountains, or for planting along a shady walk. “Albany Ivy” 
is of slow and dense growth, keeping in perfect form without 
trimming or any effort whatsoever. A fine plant for a choice 
place in the garden. For table decoration, it is a most valuable 
plant, lasting the entire winter. Just the thing to put in a 
small container and grow on the library or dining room table 
in a shady place where other house plants die. 
JASIONE - Sheep's Scabious 
♦Ferennis Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Like a very dainty lavender-blue Scabiosa, about 6 inches 
high, flowering in June and July. 
LATHYRUS - Perennial or Everlasting Pea 
Batifolius, Pink Beauty Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Large racemes of pleasing deep rose flowers. 
Eatifolius, Bed Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
The well-known red Everlasting Pea. 
Batifolius, White Pearl Three $0.65, Do*. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
A great improvement on the older white variety, the stems 
giving from 12 to 15 flowers each. 
LAVANDULA - Lavender 
♦Nana Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Is a very fine new dwarf English introduction. Good for edg¬ 
ing and planting between Roses. 
Vera Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; 
delightfully fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 
LEONTOPODIUM - Edelweiss 
♦ ♦Alpinum Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
A well known Alpine with pretty silvery white leaves; starlike 
heads clothed with a dense white, woolly substance. A splendid 
plant for the rock garden, 4 to 5 inches high, easily grown and 
always of great interest; one of the famous rock plants of 
the European Alps. 
LEWISIA 
DECIDUOUS IiEWISIAS 
♦♦Oppositifolia Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Has spatulate leaves and a very pretty starry white flower. A 
few inches high. Plant in full sun. 
**Bediviva Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Deciduous, is a small plant with large, satiny pink flowers of 
great beauty. Plant in full sun. 
EVERGREEN EEWISIAS 
♦♦Columbiana Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Has a rosette of short leaves and rosy flowers with dark 
lines down the midrib. 
♦♦Pinchi Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Is one of the largest and finest of the group. The broad bright 
green leaves are IY 2 inches wide by 3 inches or more long 
and make a close rosette flat on the ground. Four or five 
slender scapes, 8-12 inches high, each bear from 20 to 30 very 
handsome soft pink flowers margined with a broad white band. 
A good plant in flower is a solid bouquet. 
♦♦Howelli Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
With beautifully crested leaves and pink flowers. 
♦♦Leana Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
With slender, pine-like leaves and many smaller magenta 
flowers. It forms many-headed clusters of blooms. 
LIATRIS - Blazing Star or Gay-feather 
Fycnostachya Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
The popular name of this plant is Kansas Gay Feather. It 
blooms in midsummer and throws up long, narrow spikes of 
rich purple flowers, 4 feet high, which last a long time. 
Spicata Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Spikes about 3 feet in height, of a good clear purple. Flowers 
before Pycnostachya and is the next most desirable. 
Scariosa, September Glory Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A giant 5-ft. spike solidly covered with purple flowers from 
top to bottom. The flowers, unlike the common variety, come 
into bloom all at the same time, creating a marvelous effect. 
A splendid improvement over the old variety. Late flowering, 
September. 
Scariosa alba Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00, 100 $40.00 
White form of the above. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY—Convalloria 
♦Berlin Forcing Pips 25 $2.00, 100 $6.00, 250 $15.00, 1000 $50.00 
The earliest, largest and best for forcing. Extra strong pips 
with long roots producing flowers with 15 to 20 bells and fine 
foliage. Forcing pips from cold storage. 
LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY FOR GARDEN PLANTING 
Majalis Doz. $0.75, 100 $4.00 
Fortin variety. This popular and fragrant subject repays for 
being well treated. Grand for massing and near shrubs or 
along shaded borders. 
Clumps Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Our clumps are grown from the finest type of imported Fortin 
stock and are far superior to the common native sort. 
LINARIA - Toad Flax 
♦Alpina Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Brilliant orange and purple flowers like miniature Snap¬ 
dragons, abundantly produced on trailing plants with neat 
greyish green foliage. Invaluable for the rock and Alpine gar¬ 
den. Blooms in summer and autumn. Hardy. 
LINUM - Flax 
♦Alpinum Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
A rare species from the Dauphine, of prostrate growth with 
flowers of pale blue blossoms throughout the summer. 
♦Flavum Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Fine variety with transparent yellow blossoms. 
♦Narbonnense Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
Forms a spreading clump of attractive foliage with a profu¬ 
sion of azure-blue flowers with white eye. Very handsome for 
the rockery. 
♦Perenne Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Very attractive, both in foliage and bloom. Flowers beautiful 
pale blue on slender, graceful stems. 
♦Ferenne Album Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
White form of the above. 
LITHOSPERMUM - Gromwell 
Prostratum, Heavenly Blue Three $1.20, Doz. $3.50, 100 $22.00 
This lovely low growing sub-shrub or woody perennial should 
be in every sheltered rock garden. During July and August the 
spot in which it is planted will be transformed into the most 
gorgeous blue ever seen in the rockery. It is prostrate, giving 
much the same effect as a clump of Daphne. 
LOBELIA - Indian Paintbrush 
Cardinalis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.25, 100 $12.00 
(Cardinal Flower). Rich, fiery cardinal flowers, often produc¬ 
ing 4 to 6 spikes, 24 to 30 inches long. 
Syphilitica Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
(Great Blue Lobelia). Similar in growth to Cardinalis, but the 
flowers are blue, streaked with white. Plant in a moist place. 
Desirable for border of brook or lake. 
LUNARIA - Honesty; Judas Penny 
Biennis Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 $10.00 
Violet and white flowers are produced early in spring which 
should not be cut. 
LUPINUS- Lupine 
Folyphyllus, Blue Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 
Clear blue spikes, 3 to 4 feet high, during June. 
Folyphyllus albus Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 
A white variety of the above. 
Folyphyllus atroviolaceous 
Deep violet-blue. 
Folyphyllus carmineus 
Carmine shades. 
Folyphyllus luteus 
Yellow shades. 
Polyphyllus, Moerheimi 
Pink. 
Polyphyllus roseus 
Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 
Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 
Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 
Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 
Flowers of beautifully shaded rose. 
Three $0.65, Doz. $1.65, 100 
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