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Japanese Iris (Iris Kaempferi) 



The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed them 

 in the same rank popularly as the Hardy Phloxes and Peonies. 

 Coming into flower about the middle of June, and continuing for 

 3 to 4 weeks they fill in a period when flowers of this attractive 

 type are particularly welcome. 



They succeed in almost any soil and position, but like rich soil 

 and plenty of water when they are forming their buds and develop- 

 ing their flowers. 



Valuable as cut flowers, for which purpose they should be cut 

 in the bud state, permitting the blooms to expand after being 

 placed in water. 



Six Superb Japanese Iris 



We have selected the following six varieties from a long list of 



introductions as the most distinctive. With their rich, lustrous 



colors and refined forms they rank high in this regal class of 



Oriental flowers. 



Albatross. The finest double white variety in cultivation, large 

 round petals, open flat flower creamy white. 



Catherine Parry. Nine large petals, the centre petals being 

 fluted, forming a full double flower. Violet with deeper blue 

 shadings, a tall conspicuous variety. 



Clarice Childs. Three very large individual petals of rich 

 Petunia-violet, conspicuous yellow centre surrounded with a 

 blue cast. 



Dream. Three petals, white, very delicately veined with parma- 

 violet, giving the flower almost a transparent appearance. 



Lavender Giant. One of the most delicately handsome vari- 

 eties in cultivation; flowers consist of three very large broad 

 petals, lavender blue produced freely on strong stems. 



T. S. Ware. Eight to ten petals of large size, bright crimson- 

 purple with many white veins and distinct white centre, a very 

 showy double variety. 



Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; one each of the above 6 

 varieties, $2.50. 



Standard Collection Japanese Iris 



Order by name or number. 

 No. 



3 Kosui-no-iro. Ground color violet blue, veined white and 



yellow-rayed star-shaped centre; 6 petals. 



4 Yomo-no-umi. Finest white with six large petals, yellow 



ray in the centre of each petal, forming a six -pointed star. 



5 Koki-no- iro. Six petals, rich royal purple and few light 



veins radiating from the golden-yellow centre; standards 



white, tipped with rich purple. Extra fine. 

 11 Hano-no-nishiki. Bright violet purple with white vein- 



ings, three well rounded petals. 

 15 Gekka-no-nami. The earliest to flower, coming into 



bloom fully a week earlier than any other sort, the three 



large petals are pure white. 

 19 Kyodaisan. Three large petals light lilac blue, the nearest 



approach to pink. 

 26 Uchiu. Six large petals, bright crimson-purple with white 



veins and pure yellow centre. 

 31 Rhino. Rich lively purple with pure yellow centre with a 



few light veins, six petals. 

 36 Kumo-no-obi. Large six petaled, fine lavender blue; one 



of the finest self colors. 

 55 Shuchiukwa. Crimson purple with large white veins and 



centre; 3 petals. 

 105 Nagano. Rich violet-purple, shaded with blue; 6 petals. 

 109 Hosokawa. Rich purple with white veinings; 6 petals. 

 Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. One each of 

 the above 12 varieties for $3.50. 



Japanese Iris in Mixture 



15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



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Japanese Iris 



Two Superb New Iris Germanica 



A beautiful combination of royal purple and golden yellow. 



The two varieties here described, one a golden yellow, the 

 other a rich velvety purple, flowering at the same time and when 

 planted together form a brilliant rich color combination that is 

 most effective and pleasing. 



Gold Imperial. The best and most vigorous growing free- 

 flowering golden yellow Iris. Rich smooth chrome yellow of 

 fine form and texture with a brilliant orange beard. It has been 

 one of the most admired of the newer Iris on account of its 

 perfect form and unusually deep color. 



Souv. de Mme. Gaudichan. The largest, darkest and by far 

 the finest of the dark purple Irises. The falls are brilliant 

 velvety blackish purple, even the beard has a bluish cast which 

 entrances the beauty of the flower. In addition to its other 

 attractions it is also very fragrant 



Price. $1.00 each; $9.00 per dozen, or we will supply the pair, 

 one of each variety for $1.50. 



Lavandula (Lavender) 



Vera. This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches 

 high; delightfully fragrant blue flowers in July and August. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



L.iatriS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather) 



Showy and attractive native plants, succeeding anywhere, pro- 

 ducing large spikes of flowers in July and August. 



Pycnostachya. Spikes of light rosy-purple flowers; 5 feet. 



Scariosa. Deep purple flowers; 3 to 4 feet high. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



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