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BULB0U5 IRIS. 



(Flowering Flag^Fleur-de-Us. ) 



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 

 Hardv 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 bulbs 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 iKud 

 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 

 lor 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. 

 Alia. Clear azure-blue, veined deeper. 

 Reconnaissance. Rich dark bronze. 



Price. Any of the above, lo cts. per doz. 

 Mixed Spanish Iris, 12 cts. per doz.; 



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Spanish Iris. 



; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000. 

 7.^1 cts. per 100; $.i.00 per 1000. 



COI.I.ECTIONS OF SPANISH IRIS. 



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sorts, 72 bulbs $0 85 1 25 each of above 12 named sorts, 300 bulbs $2 50 



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£NGI<ISH IRIS (I. Anglica) 



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 predomi- 

 nating; grows ]8 to 20 inches high; perfectly hardy. 



riont Blanc. Pure white; 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 royal purple and gold, and are borne freely on 

 stems about 4 inches high, followed by grassy-like 

 leaves 1 foot in height. It does beautifully indoors, six 

 or more bulbs in a pan or pot making an exquisite display 

 in midwinter. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz; §10. 00 per 100. 



PEACOCK IRIS a-Pavoma. 



An exquisite small bulbous variety; flowers pure white, 

 with a blue triangle on each petal; 1 foot. 25 cts. per 

 doz.; $1..')0 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 

 nd black as to leave one under the iinpre.ssion that it is only a silver 

 ining showing through. It is perfectly hardy without the slightest pro- 

 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 get a Collection of the Narcissus offered on pages 14 to 16. 



