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Iberis saxatilis Hybrid. A hybrid between I. saxatilis and I. sempervirens that is just 
as pretty as the foregoing, but a little larger and a faster grower. Very compact 4 
inch high mounds of spreading branches with larger dark green leaves and 
larger flowers in June and July. An exceedingly choice wall plants. 
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Iberis sempervirens. This well known and lovable old rock plant forms large spreading 
bushes of compact, dark evergreen leaves on erect branches about 12 inches high, 
topped with a great abundance of large pure white flower clusters in May and June. 
A fine wall plant and an easy grower in any ordinary garden soil in full sun. 
(pH 6-8). 
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Iberis sempervirens Christmas Snow. A remarkable new variety of the above that 
blooms as profusely from October to December as it does in spring. In milder 
climates it has produced its large flowers all through the winter. Still very rare 
and the demand is very heavy. 
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Iberis sempervirens Little Gem. The name clearly describes this wonderful plant. A 
very dwarf, compact, upright grower about 6 inches at its highest, completely 
smothered with its mass of large white flowers in May and June. A plant of dis- 
tinction that should have a place in every rock garden. Ordinary garden soil in 
full sun. (pH 6-8). 
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Iberis sempervirens Snowflake. Similar to I. sempervirens, but more robust with stouter 
stems and thicker leaves. The flowers are almost twice the size of the usual Candy- 
tuft. One of the best edging plants. Same treatment as I. sempervirens. 
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ILEX. Holly. (Aquifoliaceae, Holly Family) 
Ilex crenata Helleri. (Dwarf Japanese Holly) A very dwarf and compact growing little 
shrub about 8 to 15 inches high, with very stiff, horizontally spreading branches 
covered with very small, rigid, leathery evergreen leaves. A striking little bush 
of unexcelled beauty that seems to have been made especially for the rock garden. 
This wonderful plant from Japan wants a rich, well drained acid loam in full 
sun or light shade. (pH 5-6). 
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IRIS. Iris. (Iridaceae, Iris Family) 
Iris cristata. (Crested Iris) A choice and easy Eastern American native that creeps 
quite quickly, forming large sheets of graceful, emerald green, arching leaves 
about 5 inches high, liberally studded with large, wide open delicate blue flowers 
scarcely above the foliage in May and June. A fine plant for semi-shade in a 
light, acid leafmold soil. (pH 5-6). 
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Iris cristata alba. A lovely companion to the above with the same shining green foliage, 
but with beautiful pure white flowers in profusion. Still very scarce and in heavy 
demand. Give it the same soil and exposure as above. Both will stand full sun if 
the soil remains moist. 
$1.00 Each. 3 for $2.50. 12 for $10.00. 
Iris gracilipes. For sheer beauty and profusion of flowers, this dainty Iris takes the 
prize. Ruffled lavender-blue flowers veined deep lilac, held on 5 inch stems over 
dainty clumps of very narrow, arching, deep glossy green leaves. This Queen of 
the race comes from Japan, and blooms in May and June. It requires a light, acid 
loam in light shade for best results. (pH 5-6). 
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Iris mellita. The smallest of the dwarf bearded irises. Tiny, red-edged sickle shaped 
leaves about 3 inches long lying flat on the ground and very short stems bearing 
one large flower of a smoky red-purple color in June and again in Fall. A very in- 
teresting and elfish looking little plant from Asia Minor that thrives in a fairly 
rich acid loam in full sun. (pH 5-6). Very rare and a slow propagator. 
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