RARE PERENNIALS, ALPINE PLANTS 
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HOUSTONIA (Bluets) *caerulea, Millards 
Variety — Prostrate and _ extensively 
creeping, with larger and deeper blue 
flowers than the type. They require a 
moist, partly shaded position. 35c each. 
HYPSELA *longiflora—Carpets of attractive 
foliage studded with small tubuler white 
flowers, striped with crimson, from July 
to Sept. 2 inches. 50c each. 

IBERIS SEMPARVIRENS, SNOWFLAKE 
IBERIS *saxatilis (petraea of gardens)— 
Small bushlets with rather prostrate 
fleshy twigs, clothed with dark green 
foliage. Heads of closely packed flow- 
ers, May to July and again Oct. and Nov. 
4 inches. 60c each. 
*saxatilis hybrid—Somewhat stronger and 
more upright trailer than the preceding 
with dark green foliage and heads of 
closely packed white flowers, April to 
July, 8 inches. 50c each. 
*sempervirens nana—Dwarf form of this 
specie, with pure white flowers. 35c each. 
*sempervirens Little Gem—Of neat dwarf 
habit, with heads of white flowers from 
May to July. 6 inch. 35c and 50c each. 
*sempervirens Snowflake—Somewhat tall- 
er than preceding, with large flowers. 
8 to 10 inches. 35c and 50c each. 
INULA *ensifolia—Invaluable for hot, dry 
spots in poor soils. Compact bushes, 10 
to 12 inches high, covered with large 
yellow Daisy-like flowers from June to 
Sept. 35c each. 
tS: Oregon Natives—Oregon’s native Iris 
are amongst the most beautiful in the 
world. The following are nursery grown 
and may be moved with safety. Prefer 
woodland soil, with part shade, flower- 
ing from May to July. 

*bracteata—Deep yellow, veined purplish- 
blue, on 12 inch stems, 5(0c each. 
*chrysophylla—White or soft yellow, tinted 
and veined lavender, on 6 inch stems. 
50c each. 
douglasiana — Rather broad foliage, with 
large flowers of various shades of blue 
on 18 to 24 inch stems. 50c¢ each. 
*gormani—Soft yellow flowers, extending 
over a long period. 12 inches. 60c each. 
*innominata — A rare species from the 
mountains of southern Oregon. Long, 
slender, grass-like foliage, with flowers 
of golden yellow on 6 to 10 inch stems. 
50c, 75c and $1.00 each. 
*tenax—Large flowers of lavender or lav- 
ender blue, on 10 inch stems. 35c¢ each. 
*tenuis — Of creeping habit, with large 
white flowers, delicately marked with 
yellow and purple. Rare. 50c each. 
IRIS, Various Species. 
*arenaria—(Sand Iris) Smallest and most 
dwarf of all Iris, but with fairly large 
yellow flowers on 3 inch stems. Very 
rare and choice, best in sandy soil, in 
full sun. 5(c each. 
*azurea—Form of I. pumila with azure blue 
flowers. 6 inches. 35c¢ each, 
*cristata— Of creeping habit, with large 
flowers of soft blue and gold. May to 
June. 6 inches. 35c each. 
*cristata alba— A pure white flowering 
form of the preceding. Choice and rare. 
50c and 75c each. 
*cristata alba, McDonalds Form—The white 
flowers are suffused with pale lavender. 
50c and 75c each. 
foetidissima—The Gladwin Iris, lavender 
blue flowers on 18 inch stems. Seed pods 
remain on plant in winter, bursting open, 
displaying orange red seeds. 50c each. 
*gracilipes—Choice and dainty dwarf from 
Japan for a cool, sheltered spot, in light 
woodland soil. Dainty blue flowers, 
veined lilac and crested with orange, on 
10 to 12 inch stems. 35c and 50c each. 
*gracilipes alba—A rare and exquisite 
white form of this specie, seldom offered 
as the demand, is always greater than 
the supply. $1.00 each. 
*graminea— The Plum-scented Iris. The 
fragrant violet and blue flowers are 
borne on 12 to 15 inch stems, May and 
June. 50c each. 
*mellita—Leaves about 6 inches long and 
an inch wide. The flowers are greenish 
yellow, of a very odd shape, and tinged a 
bit with brown. A very rare species and 
worth-while for the rockery. 50c each. 
*minuta—A tiny species of great rarity 
from Japan. Slender, grassy foliage, with 
dainty flowers of a pleasing shade of 
yellow, marked with brown, and are 
borne on very short stems. 6 inches. 
Summer. $1.00 each. 
