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HELLEBORUS—Hellebore, Lenten Rose 
HELLEBORUS orientalis hybrids—Called Lenten Roses because 
their flowering period comes during late Winter and 
early Spring, the time of Lent. They are erect growing, 
to 1 foot or more, and have bold, evergreen, palmately- 
divided leaves. The striking blossoms, 2 to 3 inches 
across, are borne in clusters on strong, stiff stems 12 to 18 
inches long. They come in a wide range of pleasing colors: 
white, pink, maroon, some with purplish or crimson dots. 
Distinct in color and shape, valuable in the garden and 
floral combinations, and the plants are hardy and long- 
lived. Best planted in the shade in rich loam mixed with 
old manure, sand, and peat moss. Water during the dry 
seasons and do not disturb once established. Mixed colors 
only. Each 75c, $1.00, and $1.50, depending on the size. 
IBERIS—Hardy Candytuft 
IBERIS *sempervirens Snowflake—Brilliant white flowers hide 
the 15-inch, evergreen bushlets in early Spring. A new 
HELLEBORUS ORIENTALIS HYBRIDS variety with by far the largest blossoms and a great im- 
ce Soe Ta provement over the common type. Grows freely in ordi- 
nary loam and sun in the rock garden or as an edging for 
formal beds or border. Each 60c, three $1.60, six $3.00. 
IRIS 
IRIS *gracilipes alba—A choice and dainty miniature species 
from Asia for a cool, sheltered spot with light, woodland 
soil. This rare plant has exquisite white flowers crested 
with gold on 10-inch stems in mid-Spring. An unusual 
and fine tris which is not difficult. Each 90c. 
*pumila azurea—lIn effect, a very much condensed Bearded 
Iris with large flowers of softest blue on 6-inch stems in 
early Spring. Very much better than the average, so- 
called ‘‘blue’’ pumila type. Always satisfactory and at- 
tractive in average soil and sun. Each 50c, three $1.40, 
Sie bey 0) 
LITHOSPERMUM—Gromwell 
LITHOSPERMUM “*diffusum Grace Ward—An evergreen, 5- 
to 8-inch sub-shrub which makes wide-spreading mats of 
ee eee Un DrEEOCUM darkest green covered with many large, sky-blue flowers 
GRACE WARD during the late Spring and early Summer and often again 
in the the early Autumn. One of the most wonderful 
blues for the rock garden! The plants require an acid soil 
composed of good loam, some sand, and plenty of leaf- 
IRIS GRACILIPES mold or peat. Suitable for full sun in cool sections but 
ALBA better in light shade in most areas. Shear heavily after 
blooming to encourage compact growth and mulch lightly 
with evergreen boughs in severe climates to protect the 
foliage. We have discontinued the old variety, Heavenly 
Blue, for this new, more vigorous, and larger-flowered 
Grace Ward. Pots, each 75c, three $2.00, six $3.75. 
LYCHNIS—Catchfly, Campion 
LYCHNIS *Viscaria splendens fl.-pl.— An ideal plant for those 
who like a bright display. The very double blooms of 
lively magenta on 15-inch stems are carried in dense 
clusters over mats of narrow, evergreen leaves from late 
Spring to mid-Summer. This effective, showy variety 
grows in ordinary to poor soils in full sun. Each 50c. 
LYTHRUM—Loosetrife, Long Purples 
LYTHRUM Salicaria The Beacon—Well named! The soft but 
bright rosy-red plumes make a colorful display in mid- 
and late Summer. The 3-foot stems are very sturdy and 
the spikes are very fine for cutting. The Beacon has clean 
foliage and is a hardy, durable perennial for sun or light 
shade and average soils. It will tolerate dry but prefers 
wet locations, often being massed in waterside plantings. 
Each 60c, three $1.60, six $3.00. 



