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JAPANESE IRIS (Iris Kaempferu). 



These magnificent Iris are among the most V.eautiful of our 

 summer-flowering plants, and are destined to become more 

 popular every season. They commence blooming about the 

 midde of June and coniinue in bloom for five or six \veel<s. 

 jVIany of these flowers measure from 10 to 12 inches in 

 diameter, and rival the Orchids in iheir rich colorings 

 and markings. The collection of 25 varieties here 

 offered were selected, while in flower, from over 75 of 

 the best Japanese introductions. While the Ins suc- 

 ceeds in almost any soil, and under any conditions, 

 they delight in a rich, deep, wet position, and 

 should be abundantly supplied wiih manure and 

 water. 



Gekka-llO-liailii (JVcnrs on Moonlight). 

 Comes into bloom fuliy a week earlier than 

 any other sort ; three very large silvery-white 

 petals, witli golden-rayed centre. 

 Gei-sllO-i. Ground color white, showing through ihe 

 reddish-purple marbling and deep purple veins; golden- 

 yellow star-like centre, surrounded by a deep purple halo, 

 standards deep purple. 

 Haiia-avi. Three large petals, ground color gray marbled at edges with lilac, 



which deepens to violet towards the yellow centre. 

 I.S0-110-liailli. Ground color of the three larger petals silverv'-white, delicately 

 veined and traced with violet, with golden-rayed centre, the three minor petals 

 deep purple, edged with wliite, while the standards are violet, edged with white. 

 Kaij'aribi. Ground color white, beautifully traced and marbled with ultramarine 

 blue ; si,\ large ijetals, golden-yellow star-like centre. 

 Kakujaklira. Three very large, broad petals of silvery-white, closely but 

 delicately marbled with violet ; centre marked witli yellow. 

 Kuinoilia-llO-.SOra [sly Amidst the Chilli). The flower consists of 

 three large, broad petals, ground color pure silvery while, siiflused in the 

 most delicate manner witli soft light sky-blue ; yellow-r.ayed centre. 

 Kyoflaisan. Three large light-blue petals, lightly veined vith deep lilac ; 

 golden-yellow centre. 

 K()SUi-no-iro. Six large petals, ground color violet, veined with while ; 

 yellow-rayed star-sh.^ped centre. 

 IMaiia-tlsuril [Crane). A late-flowering white, with si.x large petals and 

 golden-rayed centre. 

 Meirau. The three large petals are white, densely maibled and veined lilac, 

 Ijccomiiig light as they approach the yelIow-ra5'ed centre. 

 ''Olliga-Slliuia. Six ricli -lark purple petals, with a pure yellow bar in the centre of each, forming 

 1 6 pointed golden-yellow star. 

 'Oshokllll. Si.x petals, violet, shading to deep purple on the edges, with golden-yellow bar in the 

 Japasse Ikis cenlieofeach petal. 



Oyorto. Three large petals of a rich violet-purple, shading deeper to the base, pure vellow bar in each petal. 

 Sainulare, Six large petals, fluted on the edges, giving the flower a double appearance ; the ground coUr is gray, which shows but 



faintly through the rich violet of the petals, which are veined with rich ultramarine blue, radiating from the golden-yellow centre. 

 SailO-wataslli. Fine siK-ery-white with six large, broad I Tailieil'akll. Three large broad petals of sc^ft, delicate, 

 petals. I light lil.ic. deeplv veined with violet. 



Slli5fa-UO-lira-lianii. The si.'c large petals are of a rich 

 violet purple, veined with white and starry golden centre. 



Sllirataki. White, suffused with violet; six petals. 



Sluicllillkwa. Three l.irge petals of rich magenta lilac, 

 freely veiiied and mariiled with white ; the golden centre is 

 surrounded by a large white halo. 



Slli.slli-ikari, Three grayish-white petals, veined through- 

 out with purple; golden-yellow centre. 



Tsiirili*i-lU)-lliai. Six rich deep purple petals, shading 



deeper lo the cenire. with golden-yellow l>ar in each petal. 

 Yerto-Jiinail. Six petals, royal purple veined and sutTused 



with violet; yellow contre. 

 Yedo-ka.yailli. Three petals, magenta lilac lightly veined 



white ; vellow cenire. 

 Yonio-lio-imii [Bfiimfless Sea). Finest white, with six 



large petals golden-starry centre ; very choice. 



Price : 2o cts. each ; $2.50 i>er doz.; §1,5.00 per 100. The set of 25 varieties for $4 00. 

 Extra Choice Mixed Varieties, 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10 00 per 100. 



GERMAjV iris I.i. Gevmanica). 



The German Iris are one of the most desirable early spring-flowering jilants. Their flowers are of large size and of exquisite 

 colors. While tliey delight in low, wet ground, they succeed equally well in the border, and no garden is complete viithout a 

 collection. 



Comte de St. Clair. White, shaded violet. 



Caudicail.S. Fme light blue. 



HoilOrabilis. Orange, lower petals brown. 



Mnie. Cllereau. Pearly-white, edged with lavender-blue. 



Pajole. Purplish-lilac, lower petals dark. 



Penelope. White, veined reddibh-violet. 



Spectabilis. White, penciled blue. 



Price : 



Leathered 



Qneen «)ftlie Gypsies. L:<vender and bronze, fe: 



rich plum, white and buft. 

 Souvenir. Yellow, veined maroon. 

 A'il'Jjile. Bronzy-red, lower petals lilac. 

 Velveteen. Light yellow, lower petals velvety purple- 

 black. 

 AValneri. Lilac, lower petals dark blue. 

 15 cts. each ; S1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties for .$1..50. 

 nixed Varieties, 10 cts. each ; $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 

 Iris Orientalis. Fine ornamental foliage and rich violet- I Iris Pseildo AcorilS. (Jolder-yellow flowers ;• entirely 

 blue flowers. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. | distinct. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 j'er doz. 



