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BULBOUS IRIS 



Unlike most sorts, these come in bulb form, just like tulips, and 

 should be planted and cared for in the same way; and while all the 

 varieties offered have claims on the attention of amateurs, the Spanish 

 sorts are particularly desirable, both for garden decoration and for 

 cutting, and it is doubtful if any other bulbous plants give more 

 generous returns. 



SPANISH IRIS (Iris HispanicaJ. 



These have appropriately been called " the Orcliids of the Kardy 

 Flower Garden," some of the choicest orcliids 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 condition for a week or more. 

 They are of the simplest culture, succeeding in almost any soil or 

 position. Tiie bulbs should be planted 2 to 3 inches deep and 6 

 inches apart; early enough in the autumn to allovv then to make some 

 growth iiefore hard frost comes. For best effect they should be planted 

 in beds or groups of 2o to 100 or more bulbs — the larger the number 

 the finer the effect. They grow from 18 to "24 inches high, and bloom 

 irom the end of May on through June, and t!ie bulbs may either be 

 lifted or allowed to remain, giving good results for a number of years. 

 We offer the following select sort.-: 



Belle Chinoise. Rich buttercup-yellow. 



British Queen. The finest pure white. 



Cajanus. Clear iMimrose-yellow. 



Chrysoiora. 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. 



Solfaterre. Rich deep blue. 



Reconnaissance. Rich dark bronze. 



Price. Any of the above, 15 cts. per doz. ; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 

 per 1000. 

 nixed Spanish Iris. 1-2 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; ^5.00 per 



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Collections of Spanisli Iris. 



6 each of above 12 named sorts, 72 bulbs $0 85 



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" 144 



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" 1-2 " 



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litis SusiANA (Mourning Iris). 



Spanish Iris. 



£NGI<IS1I IRIS (I. A»giic.% 



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 

 predominating; grows 18 to 20 inches high; perfectly hardy. 

 Mont Blanc. Pure white. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 

 Finest Mixed. All colors. 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.50 per 100; 

 .$12.00 per 1000. 



IRIS RETICITI^ATA. 



(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 mid- 

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



PEACOCK IRIS (LPavonia). 



An exquisite small bulbous variety; flowers pure white, 

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

 doz.; $1.75 per 100. 



MOURISIISG IRIS (I. Susianal. 



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 

 tlie flower is silvery-gray, so mottled and veined and lined with 

 dark chocolate and black as to leave one under the impression that it 

 s only a silver lining showing through. It is perfectly hardy without the 

 slightest protection, blooming early in spring. No description can do it jus- 

 tice. It must be seen to be appreciated, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Root* and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent, 

 to value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



