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CURRIE^BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



IRIS PAVONIA. 



Iris — Fleur-de-Lis. 



An old favorite, too well known to need any de- 

 scription. All the varieties are beautiful and very 

 effective in the garden or greenhouse. They may be 

 very successfully grown in pots. The soil used 

 should be of a light, rich nature. October is the best 

 time in which to plant or pot them. Those planted in 

 the garden should be lightly covered to protect them 

 from severe frosts. 



Each. Doz. 

 Anglica (English) — A lovely large 



flowering variety, mixed, various 



shades of blue, yellow, white, etc 3 25 



Hispanica (Spanish) — Similar to 



Anglica, but smaller 3 20 



Pavonia (Peacock) — Pure white, blue 



spotted, very handsome 5 50 



Persica— Light blue, good for forcing 5 50 



Susiana— Lilac, spotted black, odd 



and very beautiful 15 1 50 



Imperial Japan Iris. 



(Iris Ka-mpferi.) 

 Ready in October. 



Of this magnificent class of Iris, we offer six of the 

 newest and best sorts, single and semi-double. The 

 flowers, which measure 8 to 10 inches across, are 

 unsurpassed in richness of color, exquisite form and 

 beautiful markings; this combined with the wonder- 

 ful profusion in which they are produced renders them 

 simply marvelous. They are all perfectly hardy, re- 

 quiring no protection in winter. They succeed best 

 when grown in moist soil. 



Blue Jay — Pale blue, delicately lined with white. 

 Chameleon— Greyish white, mottled with purplish 



red. 

 Eclipse— Beautiful deep purple crimson. 

 Gold Band — Large, pure white, with gold banded 



center. 

 Mahogany— Dark red, shaded with maroon. 

 Pyramid — Violet blue, veined with white. 



Any of the above, price, 15 cents each, $1.50 per 

 dozen; set of 6, 75 cents. 



This is the 

 national flower. 



German Iris. 



(Iris Germanica.) 

 Ready in October, 

 true " Fleur-de-Lis.' 



the French 



They thrive in any common garden 

 soil, and are perfectly hardy. In richness of color 

 they rival the finest Orchids, blooming profusely, and 

 delightfully fragrant. 



Blue Bird — Beautiful deep violet blue. 

 Celeste— Delicate pale lavender. 

 Donna Maria— White shaded with lavender. 

 Florentina — Pale blue, shaded and fringed orange 



yellow, fragrant, extra fine. 

 La Tendre — Pale violet or lavender. 

 Pallida Speciosa— Pale indigo blue. 



Any of the above, price, 15 cents each, $1.50 per 

 dozen; set of 6, 75 cents. 

 Mixed German Iris— In many colors. 10c each; 



$1.00 per doz. 



Lily of the Valley. 



(Ready in November. ) 



This beautiful, dainty little flower needs no intro- 

 duction. All plant lovers have already made its ac- 

 quaintance. Its favorite spot in the garden is in some 

 cool, shady place, in deep, rich soil — not too heavy. 

 The roots should be set about six inches apart and 

 about two inches deep. Plants, or pips as they are 

 called, are especially prepared for pot-culture. They 

 should be potted in good, rich soil, placing five or six 

 of them in a four-inch pot and covering them with 

 about an inch of the soil; set the pots away in some 

 cool place in the dark to get the pips well-rooted, 

 when they may be removed to the warmth of the 

 greenhouse or living room. Keep them well watered. 

 In a few weeks the flowers will shoot out. 



Fine Pips— Per doz., 25c, free by mail: per 100, 

 $1.75; or by mail, $2.00 per 100. 



LILY OF THE VALLEY 



