CjLant Jjearoea ^Jris (Fieur de Lis) 



For garden and landscape decoration, groups and masses of these May and June-flowering Iris 

 are very effective, being perfectly hardy, thriving and increasing year after year in any sunny 

 situation in ordinarily good soil except a wet one, which is liable to cause decay. Our collection 

 contains many new and choice varieties, which will be revelations of beauty to Iris lovers. The 

 roots are ready for shipment from September 15th to November 15th. 



S. for standards or upright petals; F. for falls or lower petals. 



Each Doz. 100 

 Alta California. 48 in. The tallest and one of the largest free flowering 



varieties. Clear deep yellow, with falls faintly bronzed, which adds 



greatly to its attractiveness $0.35 $3.50 $25.00 



Ambassadeur. 42 in. A grand variety of fine color, form and growth. S. 



bronzy violet; F. dark velvety maroon. Conspicuous orange beard. .35 3.50 25.00 



Black Wings. 40 in. Fragrant. Looks absolutely black in some light, the 

 color actually being violet, with a black, lustrous overlay and a richness 

 that is unsurpassed .50 5.00 



Clara Noyes. 36 in. Early. It is a rich blend of "Talisman Rose." No 



garden should be without this charming Iris 35 3.50 25.00 



Eros. 42 in. (Award of Merit American Iris Society.) A beautiful pale 



coral-pink variety often having 10 to 12 blooms to a stalk .40 4.00 30.00 



Easter Morn. 48 in. Early, very fragrant. Very large flowers of pure, 



sparkling white, with a satiny sheen and a glowing yellow center .50 5.00 



Fascination. 48 in. Fine blooms produced in large quantities and one of 

 the best deep pink toned sorts produced up to date 35 3.50 25.00 



Paulette. 54 in. This is one of the finest introductions to date. The huge 

 light blue toned flowers are 9 to 10 inches long, with petals of heavy 

 substance 40 4.00 30.00 



Pink Opal. 48 in. Early. A bright pink, with large flowers 40 4.00 30.00 



Prairie King. 44 in. One of the most beautiful; the entire flower seems to 



be cut out of velvet and the color is an intense, deep rich blue 35 3.50 25.00 



San Francisco. 44 in. A perfectly formed, massive flower; a prize winner. 



Standards and falls white with a light blue feather edge .40 4.00 30.00 



Sir Michael. 48 in. One of the world's best. S. clear heliotrope; F. rich 

 red-purple suffused with brown 35 3.50 25.00 



Spokane. 36 in. Deep chestnut-red of great size. Standards glowing 



red-brown .50 5.00 



Talisman. 38 in. Huge flowers of perfect form in a most unusual and 



attractive pink and yellow blend 35 3.50 25.00 



Collection. One each of the above fourteen varieties for $5.00 



Mixed Giant Bearded Iris. Including many varieties. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



A QUARTET OF SUPERB GIANT IRIS 



The recent introductions offered below are well termed "Garden Orchids" and they out- 

 rival the orchids in wide range of coloring. Some are marked and margined with other colors 

 in exquisite harmony, for which they are much admired. 



Each Doz. 



Jean Cayeux. 36 in. Winner of the Dykes Memorial Medal. A beautiful and 



distinct variety. Color, shades of light and dark brown $0.50 $5.00 



Numa Roumestan. 36 in. A fine bright red toned variety 50 5.00 



Theodolinda. 42 in. A superb sort, color, white with a feather stitched border of 

 soft blue 50 5.00 



Pluie d'Or (Golden Rain)— 41 in. WINNER OF THE DYKES MEMORIAL MEDAL, 

 HIGHEST INTERNATIONAL HONORS. A FINE DEEP CLEAR TALL YELLOW 

 that is unsurpassed for landscape effect. A prodigious bloomer, entirely hiding 

 the plant by its mass of flowers. (Not illustrated) .40 4.00 



See color plates. 



Special Offer: One each of the above four Iris, $1.75. 



AUTUMN FLOWERING IRIS 



These have two normal flowering seasons each year, blooming in the spring with 

 ether early flowering varieties and again in September. 



Each Doz. 



Autc^n Etf. 18 in. Cream standards, falls soft blue $0.35 $3.50 



Autumn King. 36 in. A fine pure white 35 3.50 



Autumn Surprise. 18 in. Standards and falls light blue 35 3.50 



October Opera. 24 in. A handsome red toned variety .40 4.00 



Sangreal. 28 in. A fine deep yellow with orange beard 35 3.50 



September Skies. 24 in. A fine deep purple .35 3.50 



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