
11 ff STEN A DREER DHTADEIDNTA DA" SCY. BULBS FOR-FALL PLANTING? |I{F] 25 
BULBOUS IRIS. 
(Flowering Flag—Fleur-de-Lis). 
Unlike most sorts these come in bulb form, just like tulips, 
and should be planted and cared for in the same way. The 
whole family have claims on the attention of amateurs on ac- 
count of their excellent faculty of taking care of themselves. 
No garden should be without some of the varieties, especially as 
they are valuable for cutting. 
SPANISH IRIS (Iris Hispanica). 
These have appropriately been called ‘‘the Orchids of the 
Hardy Flower Garden,’’ some of the choicer orchids being their 
only rivals, and even they can hardly be said to exceed them in 
richness, variety and beauty. When cut they last in good con- 
dition for a week or more. They are of the simplest culture, 
succeeding in almost any soil or position. The buibs should be 
planted 2 to 3 inches deep and 6 inches apart, early enough in 
the autumn to allow them to make some growth before hard 
frost comes. For best effect they should be planted in beds or 
groups of 25 to 100 or more bulbs—the larger the number the 
finer the effect. They grow from 18 to 24 inches high, and 
bloom from the end of May on through June, and the bulbs 
may either be lifted or allowed to remain, giving good results 
for a number of years. 
We offer the following select sorts: 
Belle Chinoise. Rich buttercup-yellow. 
British Queen. The finest pure white. 
Cajanus. Clear primrose-yellow. 
Chrysolora. Clear canary-yellow. 
Darling. Fine deep blue, shaded violet. 
Hercules. Rich pansy-violet and bronze. 
King of the Blues. Rich dark blue, shaded lighter. 
La Tendresse. Soft creamy-white. 
Leander. Dark sunflower yellow. 
Louise. Pale pearl-blue, exquisite. 
lia. Clear azure-blue, veined deeper. 
Reconnaissance. Rich dark bronze. Gpanrere lors! 
Price. Any of the above 15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1900. 
Mixed Spanish Iris. 12 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 
COLLECTIONS OF SPANISH IRIS. 
6 each of above 12 named sorts, 72 bulbs........... $0 85 | 25 each of above 12 named sorts, 300 bulbs........... $2 50 
{9} Ge G6 PA 0S as BG oR he ee 150 | 50 “ OG Hyj2 GG CS GD) Oo eoS.oa6 4 00 


















Somewhat like the Spanish Iris, but with heavier foliage and larger 
flowers and coming into bloom two weeks later. They have 
quite a range of color, with rich purple, blue and lilac pre- 
dominating; grows 18 to 20 inches high; perfectly hardy. 
Mont Blanc. Purewhite. 35 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
Finest Mixed, All colors. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 
per 100; $12 00 per 1000. 
IRIS RETICULATA. 
(Netted Bulbous Iris.) 
One of the prettiest and sweetest of spring flowers, 
coming into bloom with the Crocus. It is absolutely 
hardy, and will grow almost anywhere. The flowers 
are of royal purple and gold, and are borne freely on 
stems about 4 inches high, followed by grassy-like 
leaves 1 footin height. It does beautifully indoors, six 
or more bulbsin a pan or pot making an exquisite display 
in midwinter. 12 cts. each; $1.25 per doz; $8.00 per 100, 
PEACOCK IRIS (1. Pavonia). 
An exquisite small bulbous variety; flowers pure white, 
with a blue triangle on each petal; 1 foot. 25 cts. per 
doz.; $1.50 per 100. 
MOURNING IRIS (I. Susiana). 
In that wonderful combination of form and coloring of the 
rare sweet flower we call the Iris (the eye of heaven) there is 
none so peculiarly beautiful as Susiana, It stands out in its own 
right as the grandest of all species. The groundwork of the flower 
is silvery gray, so mottled and veined and lined with dark chocolate 
and black as to leave one under the impression that it is only a silver 
lining showing through. It is perfectly hardy without the slightest pro- 
Iris Susana (Mourning Iris). tection, blooming early in spring. No description can do it justice. It must be 
seen to be appreciated. Very scarce this season. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

Do not fail to try the “‘Matchless’’ Tulips offered on page 8. 

