HOSTA 
HOSTA (FUNKIA) — (Plantain Lily) —Bold herbaceous plants 
for massing along streams or in the shaded border or wood- 
land garden. They are durable, pest-free, and easy in rich, 
well-manured soils which are rather moist. Their handsome 
leaves are mostly broad-bladed and conspicuously veined. 
The attractive flowers, bell-shaped or resembling small 
Lilies, are borne in spikes well above the foliage. Long 
cultivated and indispensable for Summer bloom in shade. 
Fortunei robusta—Masses of bold blue green foliage and pale 
lilac-covered flowers in early and mid-Summer. 21/4 ft. One 
of the best. $1.25 and $1.75. 

HOSTA MINOR ALBA 
minor alba—A charming, dwarf sort with narrower leaves and 
lovely white blooms on 12 to 15 inch stalks in mid-Summer. 
A refined little shade plant for the edge of the border. 
eZ Deane pilinio- 
plantaginea (subcordata) —Large, fragrant, pure white, Lily- 
like flowers on 22 foot stems. The last to bloom (late 
Summer), one of the largest-flowered, and particularly 
delightful because of its fragrance. $1.00 and $1.50. 
HOUSTONIA *caerulea Millards Variety (Bluets) Prostrate 
and extensively creeping, with larger and deeper blue flow- 
ers than the type. They require a moist, partly shaded posi- 
tion. 5 in. Bright, little white-eyed stars in early Spring. 
50¢ and 75c: 
HYPERICUM “*fragile—Bushy tufts from a woody rootstock. 
Tiny, pale green leaves in a four-ranked effect and 1 %4 
inch blooms of pale gold with a central tassel. Spreads into 
ample mats and blooms heavily in early and mid-Summer. 
1 ft. For ordinary soil and sun. Mulch lightly in severe 
climates. 50c and 75c. 
*rhodopeum—A very distinctive species with silvery-gray fo- 
liage and fine, large, golden flowers in late Spring and 
early Summer. A pretty silver and gold mat for warm, sunny 
places in ordinary soil. 5 to 7 in. 50c and 75c. 
IBERIS 
IBERIS sempervirens (Hardy Candytuft) Compact, evergreen 
bushlets with rather fleshy, dark green leaves. In early 
Spring the plants are solid masses of snowy-white. Very 
easy in ordinary, sunny soil. Shear after blooming to keep 
the plants compact. Attractive the year around in rock 
gardens or as edigngs to formal beds or walks. 
*Little Gem—A dense, upright sort with small, narrow leaves 
Much used as edgings where Boxwood is tender because 
of its naturally compact growth. Can be clipped into minia- 
ture, formal hedges. 12 in. 50c and 75c. 
**nana—Prostrate and spreading, a useful groundcover in sun 
and ordinary soil in the rock garden. 6 in. 50c and 75c. 
*Snowflake—Well named! The largest flowers of all and so 
white it is almost blinding when in full bloom. A neat, 
spreading bushlet to 15 inches. Very good. 75c and $1.00. 
INCARVILLEA Delavayi—Large, rich, deep rose blooms with a 
yellow tube, late Spring to mid-Summer. Much like a mag- 
nified Gloxinia with handsome, pinnately-cut foliage. Hardy 
and easy in ordinary soil in the sunny border, but must have 
good drainage. 2 ft. or more. Fall to mid-Spring delivery 
only. 75c¢ and $1.00. 
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 early to late Summer. 50c 
and 75c. 
IRIS oo 
IRIS—The following diverse group offers a wide selection of 
colors and habits of growth for both sun and light shade. 
Most kinds are dwarf but there are a few large enough 
for the border. The kinds requiring light shade also need 
a fairly rich, deep soil which does not become dry; those 
needing sun will thrive in ordinary, loamy soils with less 
moisture. Iris are hardy, permanent plants which more 
than repay the little care needed to grow them. 
*cristata—Of creeping habit, with large flowers of soft blue 
and gold. Mid- to late Spring. 6 in. Sun or light shade. 50c 
and 5c: 
*cristata alba McDonalds Form—The white flowers are suf- 
fused with pale lavender. A charming plant and rarely of- 
fered. 75c and $1.00. 
foetidissima (Gladwin Iris) Lavender blue flowers on 18 
inch stems. Seed pods remain on plant in Winter, bursting 
open, displaying the scarlet seeds. Decorative when cut. 
For the sunny border. 75c and $1.00. 
*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 in mid-Spring. Particularly good. 50c and 75c. 
*gracilipes alba—An exquisite, pure white variety with a 
golden crest. Charming and rarely seen in gardens. $1.00 
and $1.25. 
*lacustris—-A delightful, miniature species resembling cristata 
B® though much smaller. The flowers in late Spring are very 
blue with a touch of orange yellow on the falls. Sun or 
light shade and a good, loamy soil. 5 in. 50c and 75c. 

IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS SNOWFLAKE IN OUR SPECIMEN 
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