HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Iris germanica—Flowering Flag, Fleur de Lis 
Ten Select Exhibition Varieties 
The following varieties are the most magnificent newer acquisitions ob- 
tained up to the present time. Their colorings and form are superb. They 
represent the giants of the family both in size of individual flowers and habit 
of growth. 
Ambassadeur. One of the finest. The stout stems bear flowers of largest 
size, magnificent form, and unique coloring. Standards, deep lavender 
suffused with bronze; falls, maroon with purplish cast. 23 ft. 
Ann Page. A superb, tall growing variety, 4 feet high, with masses of clear 
lavender-blue flowers with large well rounded petals. 
Citronella. A most handsome, rugged, free flowering, brilliant, late yellow 
with falls beautifully veined and mottled Vandyke red. 3 ft. 
Imperator. A fine large red-toned Iris that makes a striking effect. Maroon- 
crimson falls. Standards, bronzy violet red. Tall, free, and effective. 3} ft. 
Lent A. Williamson. Exceptionally large flowers on tall strong stems. 
Standards, bright Lobelia blue, shot fawn at the edge; falls, rich velvety 
purple, suffused blue at the edge; bright golden yellow beard. 23 ft. 
Lord of June. One of the best; massive flowers of perfect form. Stand- 
ards, pale lavender-blue; falls, deep aniline-blue. 3 ft. 
Queen Caterina. This superb variety is one of the handsomest of all 
Iris. A giant in size of flowers as well as in habit of growth, attaining a 
height of fully 4 feet. The color is an exquisite shade of pure lavender- 
blue, being uniform in both standards and falls. 
Shekinah. A delightful shade of pale yellow with amber shadings. A tall, 
handsome, conspicuous variety of very uncommon color. 23 ft. 
Suzanne Autissier. Individual flowers of heavy texture and spikes of 
enormous size. Falls, reddish purple; standards, light violet-blue. A very 
profuse bloomer growing 4 feet high. 
Yolande. Large massive flowers of splendid form. A strong upright grower 
and remarkably free. Falls, rich deep blue; standards, violet-blue. 33 ft. 
Any of the above 10 Iris germanica: 
35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. | 
The set of 10 varieties, one each, for $3.00. 
Iris germanica 
Choice Garden Varieties 
Two Superb New 
Iris germanica 
Archeveque. Standards, a rich shade of reddish purple; falls, 
dark velvety purple; very free. 2 ft. 
Edouard Michel. One of the finest with flowers of large size, 
: f The two varieties here described, one a golden yellow, the 
beautifully poised on stems 3 feet high. The standards are 
broad and frilled, of a distinct shade of reddish violet, the falls 
are slightly deeper in color, 
Her Majesty. Standards and falls bright mauve. 1} ft. 
Honorabilis. Golden yellow standards and rich mahogany 
brown falls. 2 ft. 
Isoline. Standards, vinaceous lilac suffused with bronze; falls, 
light purple overlaid with bronze; base of petals, yellow with 
brown reticulations; golden yellow beard; height, 2} ft. 
Lohengrin. Foliage and flowers of gigantic size, with petals 
2 inches wide, of a deep violet-mauve. 2} ft. 
Loreley. Perfect-shaped flowers. Falls of a deep ultramarine- 
blue, more or less veined with creamy white and bordered 
sulphur yellow, making a beautiful contrast. 2} ft. 
Mme. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white, daintily 
edged with light blue. 2} ft. 
Parisiana. Standards, Chinese violet shot with white at center; 
falls, white reticulated and spotted with Chinese violet at edges; 
very free; height 2% ft. 
Red Riding Hood. Falls, reddish purple with white reticulation 
at base; standards, soft rosy purple. 2} ft. 
Rembrandt. Standards, light lavender-blue; falls, of a deeper 
blue. Early flowering. 2 ft. 
Sherwin-Wright. 
yellow without markings or shadings. 
yellow for mass planting. 2 ft. 
Any of these: 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Set of the 12, one each, for $2.50. 
Mixed Varieties. $1.50 per doz. $10.00 per 100. 
Flowers most profusely. A rich golden 
The best and showiest 
other a rich velvety purple, bloom at the same time and 
when planted together form a brilliant rich color combination. 
Gold Imperial. The best and most vigorous growing, free- 
flowering, golden yellow Iris. 24 to 3 feet. 
Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau. The largest, darkest, and by 
far the finest of the dark purple Irises. 24 to 3 feet. 
Either variety: 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
One of each for 60c. 
Iris pallida dalmatica 
Foliis variegatis. This beautiful variety is conspicuous on 
account of its striking variegated foliage which is glaucous green 
with broad bands of creamy yellow, every leaf being well 
marked. It is of free growth, attains a height of 2 feet, and is 
very attractive even when not in flower. The blooms are of a 
clear lavender-blue. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Princess Beatrice. This is the true type of pallida dalmatica 
and still one of the most attractive and satisfactory all-round 
varieties with flowers of large size. The standards and falls are 
clear lavender-blue shading to a pale silvery blue at the base. 
It is of strong vigorous growth over three feet high with un- 
usually heavy glaucous foliage. Sweet scented. 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Iris pseudacorus 
The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for marshes and water 
courses. May and June; 4 feet. 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 
per 100. 
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