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Iris Fumila 
Iris Cristata 
AUTUMN-FLOWERING IRIS 
PUMILA 
Flowering Two or More Times 
Each Season 
These autumn - flowering Irises have 
two or more normal flowering seosons 
each year. They blossom in the spring 
along with other early flowering va¬ 
rieties and again in the autumn, begin¬ 
ning in September and continuing until 
killed by heavy frosts. Some of them 
also flower intermittently throughout 
the year. 
Autumn Queen 
Each $0.25, Doz. $2.50 
This is a reliable spring and fall bloom¬ 
er. A pure snow-white. It belongs al¬ 
most the same class as Jean Siret and Lieut. Chavagnac so far as size 
and height is concerned, but is a little larger and a little taller. 
Iris Sibirica, Perry’s Blue 
IRIS SPECIES 
Some very interesting sorts are here 
listed and described; many of them ore 
splendid for noturalizing and large, 
permanent plantings. 
'•'Cristata 
Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(Evansia.) A dainty native creeping 
species, oniy 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 
where it will form a solid carpet cover¬ 
ed with flowers which ore very lovely 
to behold. 
Orientalis, White 
Three $0.95, Doz. $3M, 100 $18.00 
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. 
Black Magic Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
It produces from 3 to 6 flowering stalks to each plant in September, as 
well as flowering in May. As it starts to flower early in fall, it is not 
killed by frost. It also is the largest and tallest of all the fall bloomers, 
being about 30 inches high. The flower is almost black. 
Golden Harvest Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
A fine large deep yellow veined with red-gold on the falls. A reliable 
spring and fall bloomer everywhere. This variety is quite scarce. 
Jean Siret Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
This variety and Lieut. Chavagnac are the most persistent bloorners of 
the Iris family. They begin to flower quite early in the spring with the 
earliest miniatures and have a long spring-flowering season. They also 
have an equally long autumn-flowering season. 
Lieut. Chavagnac Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
A new everblooming fragrant violet-colored variety, with the same 
qualities as Jean Siret. The two go well together. 
Olive W'hite Each $0.40, Doz. $4.00 
This is a good cream-colored spring and fall bloomer. 
Perry’s Blue Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
A beoutiful sky-blue variety. It is one of the most popular in this class. 
Grows 48 inches tall and blooms freely. 
Sibirica, Emperor Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Large, violet-blue flowers; handsome foliage. Fine border plant and 
grand subject for planting near water, where it blooms profusely; 3 
feet high. 
Sibirica, Snow Queen Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00,100 $18.00 
An exquisite hardy Iris; the flowers are of a snowy whiteness, large and 
well formed, produced in great abundance; foliage light and graceful. 
A gem for flower border or waterside. 3 feet high. 
*Tectorum Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
An unusual species from the Orient with delicately crested blue flowers, 
M 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. 
IRIS PUMILA - Miniature Flag 
These beautiful little Irises do not grow over 4 inches high and bloom in 
April and May. They are fine for bordering flower beds or planting in 
the rock garden. 
Atroviolacea Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
Wine colored; very dwarf. 
'i^Excelsa Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
A splendid pale lemon-yellow. 
*Fairy (Coerulea) Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
Pale blue; very dwarf. 
- Midget Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
A very small deep purplish red. One of the smallest. 
*^Sambo Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
Dark violet-blue. 
*Tectorum alba Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
White form of the above. 
JASIONE - Sheep’s Scabious 
The flowers of the Jasione are small globes about two inches in diameter, 
composed of many light blue flowers, on stems a foot high. The plants 
are of easy culture. 
Culture. Grow in any good, well-drained garden soil in full sun or partial 
shade, in front of the border, or in the rockery. Plant in fall or spring, 
6 to 8 inches apart. 
*Scbneecuppe Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30,100 $20.00 
A large, showy, pure white. 
Spring Skies Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00,100 $25.00 
A charming small deep blue variety of neat habit. 
*Perennis Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Like a very dainty lavender-blue Scabiosa, about 6 inches high, flower¬ 
ing in June and July. 
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Lewisia Howelli (See page 40) 
Iberis, Snowflake (See page 36) 
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