20 Preer’s Autumn Catalogue, 1898. 
@ FRIIS us 
(Flowering Flag—Fieur-de-Lis). 
Hardy spring and summer-blooming plants, bearing large, rich and S 
various colored flowers. They are of easy culture, and thrive in any 
good garden soil. The whole family have claims 
on the attention of amateurs, on account of their 
excellent faculty of taking care of themselves if 
properly planted in the first instance. The tuberous or 
bulbous-rooted kinds do not require a rich soil, but 
a sandy loam will suit them well. The English and 
Spanish varieties should be planted out in clumps 
where they may be seen to advantage. The crown 
of the bulb must not be more than 3 inches below 
the surface. From September to December will 
answer for planting, and the roots may be taken up 
when the flowering period is over, or if the space is 
not wanted they can be allowed to remain for the 
following season; but they should not be grown in Movurninc Iris. 
one spot for more than three years. No garden should 
be without some of the varieties, especially as they are valuable for cutting. 
ENGLISH IRIS 
(Z. Anglica). 
Large, handsome flowers, with rich 
purple,-blue and lilac colors predomi- 
nating; grows 18 to 20 inches high; 
perfectly hardy. Mixed varieties, 
3 for 10 cts., 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 
per 100. (See cut.) 
MOURNING IRIS 
(LZ. Susiana). 
In that wonderful combination of 
form and coloring of the rare sweet 
flower we call the Iris (eye of heaven) 
there is none so peculiarly beautiful 
as Susiana. It stands out in its own 
right as the grandest of all species, 
and without compare. The ground- 
Rr work of the flower is silvery gray, so 
mottled and veined and lined with dark choco- 
|- late and black as to leave one under the im- 
pression that it is only a silver lining showing 
through. It is hardy with slight protection in 
winter, blooming early in spring. No descrip- 
ENG tIisH Irts. 
(Z. Pavonia). 
An exquisite small variety; flowers 
pure white, with a blue triangle on each 
petal; 1 foot. 6 cts. each, 60 cts. per 
doz. 
SPANISH IRIS 
(1. Hispanica). 
Excellent for pot culture,and are now 
being grown for cut flowers. Plant in 
the open ground in autumn and protect 
slightly during the winter months. 
¥% Doz. Doz. tion can do it justice. It must be seen to be 
William ist. Best yellow........ $0 10 $0 30 appreciated. 20 cts each, $2.00 per doz. 
Mont Blane. Pure white.._..... 10 30 
Mixed Varieties........ 5 15 
IRIS ORIENTALIS. 
Fine ornamental foliage and rich violet-blue flowers. 
each, $1.50 per doz. 
GE R MAN ] R IS (Z. Germantca). 
(Ready tx October.) 
Well known as the ‘“ Fleur-de-Lis,’”’ the national flower of 
France. ‘They are perfectly hardy, thrive anywhere, grow and 
bloom Juxuriantly, particularly if plentifully supplied with water, 
orif planted in moist situations, as on the banks of ponds, etc. 
Plants well established produce from 50 to 100 spikes of bloom, 
the flowers rivaling in beauty the finest Orchids—color ranging 
through richest yellows, intense purples, delicate blues, soft 
mauves, beautiful claret-reds, whites, primroses and bronzes of 
every imaginable shade. Twelve choice named varieties, 
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. For names and descriptions see 
our Spring Catalogue, page 144. 
Mixed varieties, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 
JAPAN IRIS emppr). 
(Ready in October.) 
These beautiful Iris are quite distinct from all others, and form 
groups of handsome, large flowers, varying in color and richly 
mottled. They are perfectly hardy, and flower in great profu- 
sion in June and July. They thrive best in damp situations, and 
in dry weather should be freely watered. Twenty-five magnifi- 
cent named varieties, 25 cts. each, or the set of 25 for $4.50. 
For names and descriptions see page 144 of our Spring Catalogue. 
Mixed varieties, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. 
If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per root to the price of German 
and Japan Iris; other varieties mailed free. luis Ka:mMprert. 
