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CURRIE BEOS., MILWAUKEE, Wis. 



IRIS K.EMPFERI. 



IRIS-FLEUR=DE=LIS. 



An old favorite, too well known to need any 

 description. All the varieties are beautiful and 

 very effective in the garden or greenhouse. They 

 maybe very successfully grown in pots. The 

 soil used shouldbeof alight. rich nature. Octo- 

 ber is thebest time in which to plant or pot them. 

 Those planted in the garden should be lightly 

 covered to protect them from severe frosts. 



Each. T>oz. 



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 



Pavonla (Peacock) — Pure white, 

 blue spotted, very handsome 5 50 



Persica— Light blue, good for forc- 

 ing 5 50 



Susiaoa— Lilac, spotted black, odd 

 and very beautiful 15 1 50 



IMPERIAL JAPAN IRIS. 



(Iris Kxmpferi.) 



Ready in October. 



Of this magnificent class of Iris.we offer six 

 of the newest and best sorts, siugleand 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 wonderful profusion 

 in which they are produced renders them 

 simply marvelous. They are all perfectly 

 hardy, requiring 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 purplish crimson. 



Gold Band— Large, pure white, with gold 

 banded center, 

 ilahogany— Dark red, shaded with maroon. 

 Pyramid— Violet blue, veined with white. 



Any of the above, price, 15 cents each, 81.50 per 

 dozen; set of 6, 75 cts. 



GERMAN IRIS. 



(Iris Germanica.) 

 Ready in October. 



This is the true " Fleur-de-Lis," the French 

 national flower. They thrive in any common 

 garden soil, and a*»e 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 flaria— 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, 81.50 

 per dozen; set of 6, 75 cts. 

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



81.00 per doz. 



