
WARD RET eM AUS S|: 11 
IRIS, MISCELLANEOUS. These are distinct species 
that are unlike any of the other Iris. 
ensata. Russian Iris. 144’ June. Interesting species 
with slender flowers, artistic for cutting. Will grow 
in dry place. 
graminea. Grass Iris. 1’, Slender purple flowers, fine 
grass-like foliage. Grows well in part shade. 
pseudacorus. Yellowflag Iris. 3’ June. Yellow. Like 
Siberian Iris in form, Will grow in very wet place. 
LAVANDULA officinalis, Twickel Purple. True Lav- 
ender. 1’ July. New dwarf, compact form of the old- 
fashioned sweet-scented plant. Not entirely hardy 
here but can be grown with a little protection. Lovely 
color and delightfulfragrance. 35¢. 
LIATRIS pyenostachya. Cattail Gayfeather. 5’ Aug. 
Very showy tall spikes of red-purple excite much at- 
tention in our nursery. It is hardy and long-lived. 
Attracts butterflies. Harmonizes with Phlox Widar 
and Buddleta. 
LILIUM. Lily. We offer only varieties of easy culture 
which the average gardener can grow successfully 
under ordinary conditions. Lilium tigrinum and um- 
bellatum will grow in any sunny location in good soil. 
For the others perfect drainage, good soil, fairly deep 
planting 7” to 10’, a mulch of peat moss or old man- 
ure, a little shade or ground cover over the roots, and 
light winter protection, are desirable. Feed twice in 
spring with raw bone or sheep manure. 
batemanniae. Batemann Lily. 3’ July. Beautiful 
glowing orange-apricot blooms. Fairly easy to grow. 
30¢ 
canadense. Canada Lily. 4’ July. This lily with very 
graceful nodding flowers varying from yellow to red is 
one of our finest native plants. Under cultivation it 
will grow 6’ and bear 20 blooms on a stem. Good 
among shrubbery, or in a half shady spot in the wild 
garden, where soil is not too dry. Small bulbs, $1.20 
for 10. Large bulbs, 30¢. 
hansoni. Hanson Lily. 4’ July. Thick, waxy petals, 
orange-yellow, slightly dotted brown. A very healthy, 
hardy, and permanent lily that will grow in sun or 
part shade. Plant in fall. 40¢. 
henryi. Henry Lily. 5’ Aug. Orange-yellow blossoms in 
form like the Speciosum. A hardy variety that grows 
easily and is desirable for its late-blooming habit. 35¢. 
regale. Regal Lily. 5’ July. White with yellow at cen- 
ter, flushed pink on outside. Very fragrant and beau- 
tiful. It is one of the easiest to grow in the garden. 
This lily from China is now grown widely and can be 
had at a reasonable price. Medium bulbs, 25¢. Large 
bulbs, 35¢. Extra large bulbs, 40¢. 
speciosum magnificum. 3’ Sept. Rosy white, 
spotted with crimson, petals curving back. Likes 
light shade. Large bulbs, 35¢. 
