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Better Perennial Plants 
iAy State Nurseries 
I M COR.POR-ATED 
Iberis sempervirens 
HEUCHERA - Alumroot 
Abroad, these pretty perennials are called “Fairy Lanterns”, a name they 
deserve for their delicacy and grace. They make handsome rosettes of good 
looking leaves from which rise slender, swaying stems bearing showers of 
tiny bells. They look well about a sun-dial, at the edge of a pool, or planted 
among rocks, or at the edge of the perennial border. They flower throughout 
the summer. 
*Heuchera brizoides. Pink Bells. 15 in. June to August. Pale pink flowers 
on slender red stems, rising from green mats. 
*H. sanguinea. Coralbells. 18 in. June to September. A splendid border 
or rock plant with big rosettes of leaves from which rise clusters of slender 
stems bearing showers of tiny crimson bells. 
*H. sanguinea alba. White Coralbells. A variety of the above having white 
flowers. 
*H. sanguinea, Edge Hall. 15 in. June to September. Bright apple-blossom- 
pink flowers. 
*H., Pluie de Feu. 15 in. June to September. A lovely, bright coral-red 
variety, and a vigorous grower. 
H., Rosamundi. 15 in. June to September. A very strong grower, producing 
an abundance of tall, strong stems crowned with intense coral-pink flowers 
in great profusion. Finest of the pink varieties. 
HIBISCUS - Mallow 
Hibiscus moscheutos, Marvel Mallows. Common Rosemallow. 4 ft. 
August, September. Robust plants with giant flowers often 6 to 8 inches 
in diameter. Useful in shrub border to give color when the shrubs are out 
of flower, but highly decorative in any situation. They do well in almost 
any location, but enjoy moisture at the root. Red, white, and pink, in 
separate colors. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
H. moscheutos. Mixed Colors. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
HOSTA - Funkia; Plantainlily 
Shade-loving plants that look well just at the edge of a heavy shrub border, 
or along shady paths. The flowers are like small, clustered Lilies and rise on 
tall stems above the big, glossy leaves. Decorative in or out of flower. 
Hosta caerulea. 2 ft. July-August. Violet-blue. 
H. lancifolia albo-marginata. Silveredge Plantainlily. 2 ft. June, July. 
A fine foliage plant with handsome white-margined leaves and light blue 
flowers. 
H. lancifolia undulata. Wavyleaf Plantainlily. 1 ft. June, July. Fine 
variegated blue-green foliage and blue flowers. One of the best for edging. 
H. ovata, Thomas Hogg. 1 ft. August, September. Rich, large green 
leaves outlined with a narrow strip of clear silvery-white. Big spikes of 
trumpet-shaped lavender flowers in profusion. Without doubt, the best of 
the variegated varieties for edgings in sun or shade. 
H. plantaginea grandiflora. Big Plantainlily. 18 in. August, September. 
This is the variety found in old gardens and yards, with big ribbed light 
green leaves and tall stems of waxy white flowers. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
HOUSTONIA 
Houstonia caerulea. Bluet. 4 in. April. Compact tufts covered with tiny 
blue flowers. Prefers a moist, shady location. 
HYPERICUM - St. Johnswort 
*Hypericum moserianum. Goldflower. 12 in. June to October. A free- 
flowering species. Rich, golden yellow flowers, and conspicuous, crimson- 
tipped stamens. 40c each; $4.00 per doz. 
IBERIS - Candytuft 
Edging and rock plants of much refinement and beauty. They should be 
planted in broad clumps or long lines, and they like to be left alone when 
once established. 
* Iberis gibraltarica. Gibraltar Candytuft. 1 ft. May, June. White flowers 
tinged rose. One of the most striking and showy sorts and not always 
obtained easily as the true stock is fairly rare. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
*1. sempervirens. Evergreen Candytuft. 10 in. May. Of loose, spread¬ 
ing habit and distinctive narrow evergreen foliage. Flowers pure white, 
completely covering the plant. Splendid for rock garden; good for edging 
borders. 
*1. sempervirens, Little Gem. 6 in. May. A miniature form of the 
above which blooms profusely and makes a splendid little evergreen rock 
plant or edging. 
*1. sempervirens, Snowflake. 12 in. Early May. An early-flowering 
variety, with large, snowy white flowers. 
*1. tenoreana. Tenore Candytuft. 10 in. June, July. Showy masses of 
white tinged with lavender. 
INCARVILLEA 
Incarvillea delavayi. Trumpetflower. 18 in. June, July. A hardy, tuberous- 
rooted plant, and one of the choicest perennials yet introduced. The large, 
rose-colored, trumpet-shaped flowers are produced in clusters and have un¬ 
usual lasting qualities. Good border plants for sheltered positions. 35c 
each; $3.50 per doz. 
IRIS 
Irises appeal both to the connoisseur who enjoys their delicacy of texture, 
beauty of form, and the exquisite colorings, ever modified by the interplay of 
light, shadows, and reflections within the complexity of the flower, and also 
to the “quick and easy” back-yard gardener because of their everlasting 
willingness to grow anywhere and bloom their heads off without any attention 
at all. They rank among the most important of all plants and share the top of 
the perennial list only with the Peony. 
IRIS SPECIES 
There are some very interesting plants among these, many excellent for low 
masses of bright color in the rock garden, many splendid for naturalizing 
and others suitable for large, permanent border plantings. 
*Iris cristata. Crested Iris. 5 in. April, May. A very dwarf species with 
charming light blue flowers marked with white. Pretty at the edges of 
borders or on a rock ledge. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
*1. pumila aurea. Clear yellow. 
*1. pumila, white. A large, showy pure white variety. 
*1. pumila. Charmer. Light blue. 
*1. pumila, Sambo. 10 in. Dark purple with crimson veins. 
*1. sibirica. Siberian Iris. 3 ft. June. Erect, lancelike foliage in upright 
clumps bearing many pale blue flowers. Fine for moist locations. 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
I. sibirica, Perry’s Blue. 3 ft. June. Vigorous plant of free-flowering 
habit. Color a beautiful shade of sky-blue. 
I. sibirica, Snow Queen. 3 ft. June, July. Large, exquisite snow-white 
flowers in great abundance. A gem for border or waterside. 
IRIS GERMANIC A - German Iris; Tall Bearded Iris 
This class of Iris is particularly adapted for the wild garden, shrubbery 
border or any well-drained garden soil. They bloom early and their variety 
of color is infinite. Very useful for cutting, the buds opening rapidly in water. 
They should be planted in full sunlight, in well-drained soil, and it is con¬ 
ceded that a little lime now and then is beneficial. 
During the past few years many new varieties of German Iris have been 
available, many of them good, many without particular merit. We feel that 
the following list is representative of the better Iris, covering a complete 
color range and particularly selected for their effectiveness in landscape 
plantings. 
“S” means Standards. “F” means Falls. 
Ambassadeur. S. lavender with smoky stains and crystalline texture; 
F. glorious purple with a silky velvety sheen of glowing crimson. Large 
flowers on strong, well-branched stems. One of the best. 
Clara Noyes. 36 in. S. bright apricot, suffused rose-red. F. peach overlaid 
with copper. A lovely medley of Talisman Rose colors. 35c each; $3.50 
per doz. 
Day Dream. 38 in. Fine large flowers. S. shimmering pink suffused with 
pale yellow. F. lilac-pink darker than the standards. 
Dolly Madison. 36 in. A soft mauve and yellow blend in gigantic flowers 
of perfect shape on tall, strong stems. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
El Capitan. 40 in. S. and F. light violet. Well-branched stems carrying a 
large number of flowers. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Lent A. Williamson. 3% ft. S. soft violet; F. velvety purple with gold 
beards. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Pallida Dalmatica, Princess Beatrice. 36 in. Still one of the most 
attractive varieties as well as most satisfactory. Large flowers of a clear 
lavender-blue, shading to a pale silvery-blue at the base, and sweetly 
scented. 
Pink Opal. 40 in. A uniform pink-toned Iris of exquisite beauty. 35c each; 
$3.50 per doz. 
Pluie d’Or. 40 in. S. and F. clear, intense golden yellow. A hardy and 
floriferous variety; excellent for landscape planting. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Pres. Pilkington. 46 in. S. lustrous buff with faint blue suffusion. F. wide 
and flaring of lavender-blue with a wide buff margin. A magnificent vig¬ 
orous and sturdy Iris of outstanding color. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Primrose. 36 in. S. deep yellow. F. pale yellow. A handsome flower of 
fine form and substance. 
Rameses. 40 in. S. rich rose with a yellow glow at the center. 
Seminole. 2% ft. S. and F. rich velvety crimson. Late. 35c each; $3.50 
per doz. 
Souvenir de Mme. Gaudichau. 3% ft. S. and F. deep velvety purple. 
Early. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Venus de Milo. 40 in. A superb Iris of rich creamy white with a fine gold 
beard. Considered one of the best white Iris. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Nothing is Easier to Grow Than German Iris—and Few Plants are More Beautiful 
