HERBS 
The Herb garden, which was a practical part 
of the gardens of years ago, is again in favor. 
Genuine pleasure can be derived from the 
growing of Herbs, especially by the housewife 
who has her own kitchen garden. 
Perennial Herbs 
Chives (Allium Schoenoprasum). The popular 
onion foliage used in salads. 
Lavender (Lavandula vera). The leaves and flow- 
ers have a delightful perfume. Sachets are made 
with the dried flowers. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). Leaves and ‘shoots 
are used for seasoning and are also dried for 
winter use. 
Mint. The leaves and stems are used for flavoring 
and as a garnish for summer beverages. 
Applemint (Mentha rotundifolia). 
Peppermint (Mentha piperita). 
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Must be 
wintered indoors. Leaves have a sweet spicy 
fragrance. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Sage (Salvia officinalis). Leaves and tops are used 
commonly in the seasoning of meats. 
Sweet Woodruff (Asperula odorata). Used in 
flavoring wine. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus). The leaves, 
either fresh or dried, are used for flavoring soups, 
pickles and vinegar. 
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Leaves, either fresh or 
dried, used for seasoning. This is also a geod 
edging plant for the garden. 
All Herbs: 3 of any one variety for $1.00; 
10 for $3.00, except where noted 
HYPERICUM 
Calycinum. Aaron’s Beard. Rapidly spread- 
ing sub-shrub with golden yellow flowers. 1 ft. 
Aug. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
IBERIS - Candytuft 
Little Cushion. Very dwarf habit; evergreen 
foliage. Pure white flowers in profusion on 
short stems. 4to6in. April, May. 3 for $1.50; 
10 for $4.00. 
Sempervirens. Evergreen Candytuft. Splen- 
did rock and edging plant. 10 in. April, May. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Sempervirens, Little Gem. <A _ compact, 
globular plant covered with snow-white flow- 
ers. 6in. April, May. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Snowflake. Large green cushions bearing an 
abundance of large, pure white flowers. 18 in. 
April, May. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50. 
INCARVILLEA 
Delavayi. Large, rose-colored, trumpet-shaped 
flowers, produced in clusters on stems 11% ft. 
Jong. June. 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.00. 
Grandiflora brevipes. See page 23. 
LATHYRUS 
Latifolius, Pink Beauty. The pink trailing 
perennial Sweet Pea. 3 ft. June to Aug. 3 for 
$1.35; 10 for $4.00. 
Latifolius albus. White form of above. 3 for 
$1.35. 
LEONTOPODIUM 
Alpinum. Edelweiss; Bridal Flower of the 
Alps. A choice, hardy rock plant. The leaves 
are silvery gray and lie almost flat on the 
ground. From the center grows a flower stem 
which has three or four star-like, white woolly 
flowers. Prefers light soil and will grow in rock 
crevices. Swiss folk have been known to risk 
their lives and climb precipitous Alpme pas- 
sages in order to gather but one or two of their 
treasured Edelweiss, about which so much 
Swiss sentiment is woven. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.75; 10 for $7.50. 
PRICES 
All Perennials are more attractive when 
planted in groups of at least three or more of 
one variety. We suggest this be considered 
when ordering and planting. Our prices are 
made accordingly. Perennials are sold in 
units of three or more unless an each price 
is quoted. 
Bobbink & Atkins 


ORIENTAL IRIS 

LEONTOPODIUM aa Edelweiss 
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ORIENTAL IRIS 
Iris Kaempferi 
**The Hardy Garden Orchid’ 
These summer-blooming Iris are among the 
most important of the hardy perennials. In 
beauty, form, and color they rival or even sur- 
pass the orchid. 
They grow splendidly in a sunny position in 
any ordinary good garden soil that may be 
watered heavily near blooming time, and are 
especially effective planted at the edge of a pool 
or along a stream. 
NOTE: All varieties have a pronounced gold 
streak toward the base of the petals. 
Blue Bird. Rich true blue. 3 petals. 
Bride. Red-violet, heavily veined white. 3 large 
@ petals. 
Dinah. Reddish purple, flaked white. 6 petals. 
Gold Bound. Large, pure white, most con- 
spicuous gold streak. 6 petals. 
La Favorite. French gray, nearly white, veined 
@ blue, most pronounced yellow throat. 6 petals. 
Noranea. Single. Bluish white with bluish 
@ purple veins. 
Ondine. Pure white, shaded blue in center; 
e@ very large, beautiful flower. 3 petals. 
Prince Camille de Rohan. Rich reddish purple 
@ with indigo-blue. 6 petals. 
Princess Clothilde. Porcelain-blue on an ash- 
@ gray background. 6 petals. 
Rosanne. Light purple with heavy purple veins; 
® stigmas dark plum color. Excellent. 6 petals. 
Shadow. Red-purple, showing a velvety sheen. 
3 petals. 
Tortoise. [ndigo-blue veined white; white stig- 
@ mas. 3 large petals 
Vesta. Ash-gray, veined purple, purple center. 3 
@ petals. 
William Tell. Porcelain, veined blue, blue 
® center. 6 petals. 
All Oriental Iris: 3 of one variety 
for $1.35; 10 for $4.00 
INTRODUCTORY 
ORIENTAL IRIS OFFER 
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10 fernaicdt ff $44.00 
SIBERIAN IRIS 
Perry’s Blue. Large clear blue flowers on 3-foot 
stems. A hybrid of J. sibirica but a better 
grower and extra fine for cutting. May, June. 
3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00; 50 for $17.50. 
Snow Queen. Large snow-white flowers in pro- 
fusion. May, June. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00; 
50 for $17.50. 
DWARF IRIS 
Cyanea. Rich purple, dark shadings. 
Mignonette. 6 in. White, flushed pinkish 
mauve. 
Prairie Gem. 6 in. Yellow. 
All Dwarf Iris: 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00 
IRIS SPECIES 
Spuria ochroleuca gigantea. The best Iris for 
lasting cut-flowers. Very distinct with its 
pure white standards and light yellow falls. 
4 ft. May. 3 for $1.35; 10 for $4.00 
BEARDED IRIS (Fleur de Lis) 
For Fall Delivery Only 
Bobbink & Atkins will offer a very special Col- 
lection of the newer Bearded Iris in the new fall 
supplement. They bloom in May and June, pre- 
ceding the Oriental or Kempferi types. Unlike 
Kempferi, the Bearded varieties give best re- 
sults when planted in early fall. 
