HARDY GARDEN AND WILD FLOWERS 
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HOUSTONIA caerulea, Common Buvets, 2-3 in. 
A dainty little wildflower, with pale blue flowers in April or May. Best 
in full sun in clay soil. .30 each, 2.70 per 10. 
H. serpyllifolia, Crezpine Buuets, 3-4 in. 
Delicate bright blue and white flowers in April and May. The tiny ever- 
green leaves spread out to make a fine groundcover. 
IRIS cristata, Crestep Iris, 4 in. 
An exquisite miniature native species from the high Southern Appalachians. 
Rich amethyst-blue flowers in April-May. See color picture, Page 3. 
I. kaempferi, Japanese Ints. Named Horticultural Varieties. 
These are all graceful blooms. See page 46. 
Fascination, 214 ft. Double-mauve pink, white veins, late June. 
PurpLe anp Gotp, 3 ft. Double Violet purple petals, gold throat, early 
July. 
Rep Riwine Hoon, 21% ft. Single, amaranth color, veined white, late June. 
Rost Anna, 214 ft. Double ivory-white, red veins. 
I. pseudacorus, YELLowFr ae Iris, 3-4 ft. 
The “Fleur-de-lis” of history and literature. Bright yellow flowers in 
May and June. Best in a moist location, border of brook, etc. 
I. pumila, Dwarr Iris 
Brive. Large showy pure white. 
Excetsa. Pale lemon-yellow. 
Samso. Dark purple, crimson veins. 
I. siberica, Srper1an Iris, 18-24 in. 
Bright blue-purple in profusion on a neat plant in June. 
I. siberica alba, Wuire Siserian Ints, 18-24 in. 
White flowers in June. 
I. verna, Verna Iris, 4-6 in. | 
A dainty dwarf Iris with blue-purple to violet flowers in April or May. 
A choice native American species. .75 each, 3 for 2.00. 
I. versicolor, Biurriac Iris, 2-3 ft. 
Native species of sunny marsh or swamp. Prefers moist location. Rich 
light blue flowers in June. 
LILIUM ecanadense, Canapa Lity, 3-4 ft. 
Lovely native orange-red or golden yellow flowers, bell-shaped and grace- 
fully drooping. June-July. Moist soil preferred. 
L. grayi, Grays Lity, 3-4 ft. 
Especially charming, with delicate drooping red flowers in June and July. 
A Kelsey introduction. 
Prices of Hardy Garden and Wild Flowers, except as otherwise noted: 
$.60 each 3 for $1.50 $5.00 per dozen 
Heavy field grown clumps when available can be furnished at advanced prices. 
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