Archive image from page 23 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of new and rare water lilies, nelumbiums and other choice aquatics, sub-tropical plants, ornamental grasses, etc. . descriptiveillus00tric Year: 1893 20 WM. THICKER, DONGAN HILLS (S. I.), N. Y. IRIS K3IPFEKI. (Japan Iris.) This cLass of Iris is a grand addition to our list of sub-aquatic plants, and being perfectly hardy, they command a prominent place in aU gardens. They are readily grown in almost any situation, in full exposure to sun or in partial shade, but nothing is finer on th
Archive image from page 23 of Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of. Descriptive and illustrated catalogue of new and rare water lilies, nelumbiums and other choice aquatics, sub-tropical plants, ornamental grasses, etc. . descriptiveillus00tric Year: 1893 20 WM. THICKER, DONGAN HILLS (S. I.), N. Y. IRIS K3IPFEKI. (Japan Iris.) This cLass of Iris is a grand addition to our list of sub-aquatic plants, and being perfectly hardy, they command a prominent place in aU gardens. They are readily grown in almost any situation, in full exposure to sun or in partial shade, but nothing is finer on the border of the lily pond. The plants are perfectly hardy and very free flowering ; they grow from 3 to 4 feet high, flowering dming June and July, after other varieties are over, presenting a gorgeous appearance. There are single and double varieties ; the flowers are very large, from 6 to 8 inches diameter, and present the greatest variety of color, from pure white to the darkest shades of royal purple, and many with various colors marbled with white and gold mixed. Price 20c. each, $ per dozen. SARRACEJfIA (Trumpet Leaf.) Flowers and leaves yel- low, the former 4 to 5 inches wide, leaves 2 feet long. Price 25c. each. SARRACEXEA DRUMMONDI. Leaves 2 feet long, beau- tifully variegated, flowers 3 inches wide. Price 25c. each. SCIRPUS TABERNMONTANA ZEBRTOA. (The Japanese Porcupine Plant.) A very ornamental rush, growing 3 to 4 inches high; the leaves are transversely banded with white and green, generally in nearly equal zones of about 1 inch deep. The appearance suggested by a group of the stems is that of a cluster of por- cupine quills. Price 20c. each. SPIRA ARUIfCUS. A very graceful decorative plant; flowers small, yellowish white, in great numbers, forming a large panicle; very attractive. Price 20c. each, | per dozen. PALMATA. By far the handsomest of the genus, and one of the most beautiful hardy plants in cultivation. The deep purple-red of the stems and
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