CALIFORNIA GARDENS 



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NO. 37 IRIS GARDEN 



The Irises are amongst 

 the loveliest and most effec- 

 tive of flowers which have 

 been specialized in gardens. 

 Nothing can excel them in 

 charm, and the delicate grace 

 of their orchid-like blooms 

 impresses every lover of 

 beauty. There are many 

 charming varieties which, as 

 they flower, give opportuni- 

 ties for successive color 

 groups. The Iris is easy to 

 cultivate and thrives abun- 

 dantly in any good garden 

 soil and increases in beauty 

 from year to year. They 

 bloom luxuriantly and the 

 different species embrace a 

 flowering season, which 

 reaches from the early 

 spring until late in July. 

 This plan shows a garden, 

 in which many varieties of 

 Iris are grown in natural 

 groupings ; the little shallow 

 pond in the center is devoted 

 to those requiring moisture 

 to develop their magnificent 

 blooms. Paths of stepping 



stones wind around the pond and give easy access to the various groups of 

 Ins. The background is planted with evergreens and the sides with flow- 

 ering shrubs. For details about the planting list, see pages 8 and 116. 



PLAN NO. 37 

 Size of Lot 70'x135' 



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