Japanese Iris (Iris Kaempferi) 
The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed them in the same 
rank popularly as the Hardy Phloxes and Peonies. Coming into flower about 
the middle of June, and continuing for 3 to 4 weeks they fill in a period when 
flowers of this attractive type are particularly welcome. 
They succeed in almost any soil and position, but like rich soil and plenty 
of water when they are forming their buds and developing their flowers. 
Valuable as cut flowers, for which purpose they should be cut in the bud 
state, permitting the blooms to expand after being placed in water. 
Six Superb Japanese Iris 
We have selected the following six varieties from a long list of introductions 
as the most distinctive. With their rich, lustrous colors and refined forms they 
rank high in this regal class of oriental flowers. 
Albatross. The finest double white variety in cultivation, large round 
petals, open flat flower creamy white. 
Catherine Parry. Nine large petals, the centre petals being fluted, form-_ 
ing a full double flower. Violet with deeper blue shadings, a tall con- 
spicuous variety. 
Clarice Childs. Three very large individual petals of rich Petunia-violet, 
conspicuous yellow centre surrounded with a blue cast. GoLDEN YELLow GERMAN IRIS SHERWIN-WRIGHT 
Dream. Single white, very delicately veined with parma violet; ; 
8 y P T. S. Ware. Eight to ten petals of large size, bright crimson- 
purple with many white veins and distinct white centre, a very 
showy double variety. 
giving the flower almost a transparent appearance. 
Lavender Giant. One of the most delicately handsome varie- 
ties in cultivation; flowers consist of three very large broad | Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; one each of the above 6 
petals, lavender blue produced freely on strong stems. varieties, $2.50. 
Standard Collection Japanese Iris 
Order by name or number. 
No. 
3 Kosui-no-iro. Violet-blue veined with white; 6 petals. 
4 Yomo-no-umi. Finest white with six large petals, yellow ray in 
centre of each petal, forming a six-pointed star. 
5 Koki-no-iro. Six petals, rich royal purple and few light 
veins radiating from the "golden-yellow centre; standards 
white, tipped with rich purple. Extra fine. 
9 Oniga-shima. Double dark blue veined white. 
11 Hano-no-nishiki. Bright violet purple with 
white veinings, three well rounded petals. 
19 Kyodaisan. Three large petals light lilac blue, the 
nearest approach to pink. 
26 Uchiu. Six large petals, bright crimson-purple. 
31 Rhino. Rich lively purple with pure yellow centre, six 
petals. 
36 Kumo-no-obi. Large six petaled, fine lavender 
blue. 
55 Shuchiukwa. Crimson purple with large white veins and 
centre; 3 petals. 
105 Nagano. Rich violet-purple, shaded with blue; 6 petals. 
109 Hosokawa. Rich purple with white veinings; 6 petals. 
Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. One each 
of the above 12 varieties for $3.50. 
Japanese Iris in Mixture 
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Dae eNESe tats 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 
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