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Dreer's "Rainbow" German Iris or Fleur=de=lis 



(Iris Germanica). 



The German Iris are among the most desirable and easiest grown of our spring-flowering hardy plants, producing in May theii 

 showy flowers of exquisite coloring, combining the richest and most delicate tints. For best results plant in a well-drained, sunn> 

 ^sition, barely covering the roots. Avoid fresh manure in preparing your border. 



Mme. Cheieau. (Shown on plate opposite.) Standaids anc 

 falls pure white; daintily edged with light blue. 



Pallida Dalmatica. (Shown on plate opposite. ) One of Ihf 

 finest of the Germanica type, of strong, vigorous habit, grow 

 ing in good soil, 4 feet high, with exceptionally large, fra 

 grant flowers, standards lavender, falls lavender shaded blue 

 exquisite in every way and fine for massing. 25 cts. each 

 5^2.50 per doz. ; §20,00 per 100. 



Plicata. Standards and falls bright violet-purple. 



Queen of flay. A lovely soft rose-lilac; a beautiful variety. 



Rembrandt. Standards light lavender; falls deeper. 



Shakespeare. Standards straw yellow, veined with burnt 

 umber; falls deep carmine-violet. 



Spectabilis. (Shown on plate opposite.) Light and deep 



Cherion. (Shown on plate opposite. ) Standard lilac mauve; 

 falls violet-mauve. 



Florentina Alba, Very free-flowering white. 



lEdith. Standards ligh^ plumbago-blue; falls purple. 



Ciazelle. White frilled rich mauve. 



tionorabilis. (Shown on plate opposite.) Standards golden 

 yellow, falls rich mahogany brown. 



Johan de Witt. Standards bluish-violet; falls deep violet- 

 purple, veined with white. 



La Tendresse. Ageratum blue throughout. 



Lord Salisbury. Standards amber-white; falls dark violet- 

 purple. 



Maori King. Standards golden yellow; lower petals chocolate, 

 veined white and edged yellow. Jo cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Mrs. H. Darwin. Standards white; falls slightly reticulated 



violet violet-purple. 



Price. Any of the above, except where noted, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 One each of the 17 varieties for $2.25. 

 Mixed German Iris. All colors. 10 cts. each; |1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



VARIOUS IRIS. 



We ofier below some of the very finest species and varieties. 

 Cristata. A dainty native species about 3 inches high, rich amethyst-blue. Flowers 



in May. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; §8.00 per 100. 

 Ochroleuca Qigantea. A noble species, growing 4 feet high, with large, pale 



yellow flowers. 25 cts. each; J2.50 per doz. 



Aurea. A golden-yellow form. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Pseudacorus. The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for marshes and water 



courses. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 

 ^uraila hybrida Cyanea. Rich royal purple, with blackish shadings. 



- Excelsa. A beautiful clear yellow, shaded darker. 



- Tile Bride. Creamy- white, fine large flower. 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 ■iibirica. Purplish-blue flowers on slender scapes 3 feet high; useful for cutting. 15 

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



- Alba. White veined pale lilac. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



- Orientalis. Rich violet-blue; very free and one of the best, succeeding in any posi- 

 tion. 15 cts. each; $1..50 per doz ; 5-10.00 per 100. 



Snow Queen. This new variety possesses all the merits of the type, dififering 



only in color, which is an ivory white. 15 cts. each; $1.'0 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 

 ■ipuria Mrs. A. W. Tail (Longipetnta Superbn). A distinct and handsome species. 

 Flowers soft porcelain-blue, with very long pale blue falls, illuminated with a golden- 

 yellow blotch at the base. 25 cts each; $2.50 per doz. 



I^AVANDUI^A (Lavender). 



Vera. This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; delightfully fra- 

 grant blue flowers in July and August. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



I«IATRIS (Blazing Star, or Gay Feather). 



Most showy and attractive native plants, succeeding anywhere and producing their 

 'arge spikes of flowers from July to September. (See cut.) 

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

 Scariosa. Deep purple flowers in spikes 3 to 4 feet high. 

 Spicata. Deep purple flowers in spikes 2 to 3 feet high. 

 ' 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Sets of 3 sorts, 40 cts 



L,INARIA (Toad-nax). 



depaticsefoiia Alba. A very pretty floriferous perennial of creeping habit, forming a 

 dense carpet of marbled foliage and small white flowers in early summer; useful on the 

 rockery. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



I.INDEI.OFIA. 



Longifolia. Grows about 2 feet high, and produces blue Forget-Me-Not-like flowers 

 during May. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



I.INUI»I (Hax). 



Flavum. Bright yellow flowers from June to September; 1 foot. 



Perenne. A desirable plant for the border or rockery, growing 18 inches high, with 

 I'ght, graceful foliage and large blue flowers all summer. 



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



LlATRIS. 



THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE IRIS ihown in colors and offered on page 224 are extra fine. 



