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Iris tectorum. (Japanese Roof Iris) Spreading clumps of attractive broad leaves about 
10 inches high and sturdy 12 to 15 inch flower stems bearing 2 or 3 wide open, 
orchid-like lilac-blue flowers in May and June. Easy to grow in full sun and 
id: il that i t too limy. (pH 5-7). 
any ordinary garden soil that is not too limy (p EORU REHM EOE S15 12 for $5.00 
Iris tectorum album. The very rare and very beautiful pure white variety of the above. 
An exceptionally fine plant for late spring bloom in the rock garden. Same treat- 
ment as above. Does well in walls. $1.00 Each. 3 for $2.50. 12 for $10.00 
Iris verna. (Vernal Iris) Another excellent Eastern American dwarf iris with narrow, 
dark evergreen leaves about 6 inches high and showy blue flowers with deep 
orange markings, carried on 3 inch stems in Early April. This one requires a very 
acid leafmold soil in shade or sun if the soil remains moist. (pH 4-6). - 
50c Each. 3 for $1.25. 12 for $5.00 
KALMIA. Laurel. (Ericaceae, Heath Family) 
Kalmia polifolia microphylla. (Bog Laurel) A charming little dwarf shrub erect, very 
stiff branches and small, oval, bluish-green evergreen leaves and rosy purple bell 
shaped flowers on short stems in May. This is the true form, native to the North- 
west in wet acid bogs, but it does well in a dryer ,acid leafmold soil in partial 
shade or in full sun if the soil stays moist. (pH 4-5). Our stock is very limited. 
$1.00 Each. 3 for $2.50. 12 for $10.00 
Kalmia polifolia rosmarinifolia. A Canadian bog laurel that creeps by underground 
runners and has very slender upright branches about 12 inches high, with very 
narrow, long leaves and very pretty rose-purple wide open bell flowers in May 
and June. It requires the same soil and exposure as above. 
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LAVENDULA. Lavender. (Labiatea, Mint Family) 
Lavendula officinalis Munstead’s Variety. An upright, compact shrub-like plant about 
12 inches high, with narrow, hairy, gray leaves that are very fragrant when bruised 
and long spikes of lavender colored, fragrant flowers in June and July. A fine 
evergray plant from the Mediterranian Region that does very well in dry walls 
and dry sunny spots in the rock garden, in gritty, well drained lime soil. (pH 7-8). 
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Lavendula officinalis Twickle Purple. A more dwarf and compact variety of the Old 
English lavender than the above, only about 8 inches high, with smaller, grayer 
leaves and the flowers are a dark purple-blue color. It blooms in June and July 
and wants the same soil and exposure as the above. 
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LEIOPHYLLUM. Sand Myrtle. (Ericaceae, Heath Family) 
Leiophyllum buxifolium. A low growing, compact evergreen shrub native to the Eastern 
United States, with small, oval, dark glossy green leaves and dainty clusters of 
little white flowers in May and June. A handsome little shrub that is rather 
difficult to grow, but once it gets established it will live for many years. It requires 
a very acid, sandy, leafmold soil in full sun. (pH 4-5). It should be watered daily 
through the first Summer. 
LEONTOPODIUM. Edelweiss. (Compostitae, Composite Family) 
Leontopodium alpinum. The well known and beloved flower of the Swiss Alps. Lovely 
mounds of very densely, woolly-gray leaves about 4 inches high and many erect 
stems bearing attractive silvery-white woolly flower heads in late Spring. See 
picture on front cover. The Edelweiss should be planted in a gritty lime soil in 
full sun, where it will have a deep and well drained root run, and should be kept 
dry in winter. It does very well in a dry wall. (pH 7-8). 
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ALL OUR PLANTS ARE POT-GROWN 
