HYPERICUM .- St. John’s Wort 
Many of the species are small, dwarf shrubs. However, there are quite a 
few that are true perennials. The flowers are yellow and noteworthy for 
the prominent group of stamens in the center. All are lovely garden sub- 
jects for borders as well as the rock garden. 
Culture. The dwarf species should be grown on the margin and the 
taller one toward the front of sunny borders. Good, ordinary or sandy 
soil will suit their requirements. Plant in early spring, 8 to 10 inches 
apart. The perennial varieties may also be planted in the fall. 
Ascyron Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
(Pyramidatum). Upright growing perennial about 2 to 3 feet high. 
Clusters of flowers in July. Each flower is about 2 inches in diameter. 
Good for the background in the border. 
*Reptans Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Distinct, prostrate, trailing species from the Himalayas. Very large, soft 
yellow flowers, tinged reddish in July and August. Good rock plant. 
Shrubby varieties for low borders and rock gardens. 

IBERIS - Candytuft 
Although these plants are perhaps more generally grown in the rockery, 
Be they are equally appropriate subjects for the margins of herbaceous 
Iberis, Snowflake borders or as edging to garden walks. When in flower in spring and 
covered with a mass of snow-white blossoms, they add considerably to 
the attractions of the garden. They are of shrubby growth, with dark 
green, evergreen foliage. 
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Culture. Grow in good, ordinary soil. Plant in fall or spring, 6 inches 
apart. When plants become straggly, trim them directly after flowering. 
*Little Gem (true form) Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Dwarf, pure white flowers in June. Its uniform, neat habit makes it one 
of our best rock or edging plants; perfectly hardy. 
*Sempervirens Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
Covered with a sheet of white flowers in spring, completely covering its 
rich dark green foliage; a particularly fine plant for the border. Does 
well in light shade and therefore excellent as a ground cover in front of 
shrubs. May be used for edging to parks or walks. Little Gem, however, 
is more formal and upright for these purposes. 
Snowflake Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
In growth the same as Sempervirens but the flowers are fully 3 times 
as large, covering the plant completely when in bloom. A charming 
plant for edging or ground covering, as well as in the rock garden. 
INCARVILLEA - Trumpet-Flower 
Fleshy rooted perennials of striking beauty. They have handsome, coarse- 
ly toothed or pinnate leaves, and showy, trumpet-shaped flowers borne in 
terminal racemes. Choice plants for the sunny border. Grandiflora bre- 
vipes is a lovely thing in the rock garden, not growing over 4 to 6 
inches tall. 
Culture. All require a deep, rich, loamy and well drained soil and a 
sunny position. Not suitable for heavy or damp soils. Best planted in 
March and grown in groups of six or more. Plant 8 inches apart. 

Delavayi Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Rose-pink flowers produced in large trusses on stiff, 18-inch stems. 
*Grandiflora brevipes Three $1.50, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
This is the best sort for rock gardens, about 6 inches high with large 
crimson-purple flowers. A splendid rock plant, easily grown. 
Incarvillea Delavayi 
Tle novice INULA - Fleabane 
Hardy perennials, with sunflower-like blooms. Suitable for the margins of 
sunny borders. The flowers are useful for cutting, lasting a long time. 
Culture. Of easy culture in any ordinary soil. Grown in a sunny position 
in colonies. Plant a foot apart, in autumn or early spring. Divide and 
replant every third year. 
Hirta Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Stems 12 to 15 inches high with brilliant flowers in July and August. 
A splendid plant for in front of the hardy border. 
Royleana 4 Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A new introduction from the Himalayan wilds. The flowers are Sy tou6 
inches in diameter, rich golden yellow, resembling sunflowers except that 
the petals are fine and graceful. Not over 18 to 24 inches high. One of 
the finest of new border perennials and most unusual, 
IRIS SPECIES 
Some very interesting sorts are here listed and described; many of them 
are splendid for naturalizing and large, permanent plantings. 
*Cristata _ Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
(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 where it will form a 
solid carpet covered with flowers which are very lovely to behold. 
Orientalis, White _ Three $0.95, Doz. $3.00, 100 $18.00 
Similar to the Sibirica but not so tall. Produces masses of lovely small 
white flowers; a fine plant for border or waterside; about 30 inches high. 
*Tectorum 7 Three $1.10, Doz. $3.30, 100 $20.00 
An unusual 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 $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
White form of the above. 
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