Iris Susiana (Mourning Iris). 



PEACOCK IRIS (I Pavonia). 



An exquisite small variety; flowers pure white, with a blue tri- 

 angle on each petal; 1 foot. 4 for 10 cts.; 25 cts. per doz. ; 

 $1.50 per 100. 



ENGLISH IRIS (I. Anglica). 



Somewhat like the Spanish Iris, but with larger flowers and 

 coming into bloom later. They have quite a range of color, witjh 

 rich purple, blue and lilac predominating; grows' 18 to 20 inches 

 high; perfectly hardy. 



Mont Blanc. A beautiful pure white. 4 cts. each; 40 cts. 



per doz.; 82.50 per 100. 

 Mixed. All colors. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; 812.00 



per 1000. 



SPANISH IRIS (Iris Hispanica). 



These have appropriately been called " the Orchids of the 

 Hardy 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. 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 hard 

 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 flower in June, and the bulbs may either 

 be lifted or allowed to remain for another season. 



They are also splendid for pot culture. Put 4 to G bulbs in a 

 5-inch pot and treat the same way as Hyacinths, except that 

 they should not be brought in for flowering much before March. 

 We offer the following select sorts: 

 Belle Chinoise. Golden yellow. 

 British Queen. The finest pure white. 

 King of the Blues. Kith dark blue. 

 Louise. Pale pearl blue. 

 Chrysolora. Clear canary-yellow. 

 Reconnaissance. Rich dark bronze. 



Any of the above 15 cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $6.00 



per 1000. 



Mixed Spanish Iris. 12 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; 



85.IK) per L000. 

 Collections of Spanish Iris. 12 each of the 6 named sorts 



for 75 cts.; 25 each of the ti named suits for si. Id; 100 each 



of the ti named sorts for .*:'.. 50. 



BCEBOUS IRIS. 



(Flowering Flag — Fleur-de-Lis.) 



Hardy spring and summer-blooming plants, bearing 

 large, rich and various-colored flowers. They are of 

 easy culture, and thrive in an)' good garden soil. The 

 whole family have claims on the attention of amateurs 

 on account of their excellent faculty of taking care of 

 themselves if properly planted in the first instance. No 

 garden should be without some of the varieties, es- 

 pecially as they are valuable for cutting. 



MOURNING IRIS (I. Snsiana). 



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 

 and black as to leave one under the impression that it 

 is only a silver lining showing through. It is perfectly 

 hardy without the slightest protection, blooming early 

 in spring. No description can do it justice. It must 

 be seen to be appreciated. (See cut.) 12 cts. each;. 

 §1.25 per dozen; 88.00 per 100. 



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 of 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. 10 cts. each; 81.00 per 

 doz.; $7.00 per 100. 









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