J.T.LOVETT, LITTLE JILVEFk. , N.J 



GERMAN IRIS. 



Flzur de Lis. 



Tiic upright petals are termed "stands," the drooping 

 ones "falls." 



The German Iris, (Iris Germanica), frequently termed 

 ■"Flags," is among the most showy, beautiful and valu- 

 able of early blooming Hardy Perennials. It blooms with 

 the greatest profusion in spring and early summer, the 

 flowers resembling large orchids in their delicate, fan- 

 tastic structure, and in the richness, purity and exquisite 

 shadings of color. In addition they are more or less 

 fragrant. The foliage is luxuriant, broad, sword-like and 

 bluish-green. Succeeds on all soils, but prefers a dry, 

 well drained situation. 



CELESTE — Pure celestial blue throughout, changing 

 to porcelain. Large open flower held high in air. Tall, 

 very profuse and a fine variety. 



DARIUS — Stands bright yellow; falls purple veined 

 and edged cream ; rather dwarf. 



DELI CAT A — Stands very pale yellow; falls pale rosy- 

 purple ; large flower. 



DONA MARIA (Edith Cook) — Stands pearly white; 

 falls white shaded lilac; medium height. 



FLORENTINA (Pallida dalmatica. Silver Queen)— 

 Stands and falls porcelain changing to pearly white. Very 

 large, open flower, held above foliage. A free bloomer, 

 early. 



H. 

 lilac. 



LA TENDRE (Bridesmaid, £c/ma;— Stands lavender; 

 falls light blue heavily veined with violet ; medium height ; 

 midseason. 



MAD. CHEREAU — Flowers curiously twisted and 

 crimped on tall stems. Stands and falls pearly white, 

 distinctly and daintily edged and penciled with violet. 



PURPLE QUEEN (Blue Bird, Florentina Blue)— 

 Large flower; stands and falls rich violet purple. Early; 

 good companion for Florentina. 



CRAMER — Stands delicate lavender; falls rosy- 



QUEEN OF MAY (Rosy Gem;— Stands and falls 

 cheerful, bright, rosy lavender. Large open flower held 

 above foliage. Tall, strong grower, free bloomer. 



REBECCA (Honorabilis, Sans Souci) — Stands golden 

 yellow; falls yellow, much veined with reddish chocolate. 

 Medium height; a free bloomer; midseason. Flowers 

 held above foliage ; one of the finest of the yellows. 



SILVER KING — Flowers of great size and fragrant. 

 Stands and falls pure white. 



Strong roots, each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. A set, 

 one each of 12 sorts, for $1.00. 



MIXED GERMAN IRIS— Each, 10c; doz., $1.00; 

 100, $4.00. 



SIBERIAN IRIS. 



Iris Siberica. 



SIBERICA. Siberian Iris — Flowers similar in form 

 to those of the German Iris, clear rich blue, but smaller, 

 and are borne on long, slender stems in great profusion, 

 just as the Fleur de Lis are fading; excellent for cutting. 

 A strong grower and very hardy. Prefers moist soil. 



SIBERICA ALBA — Similar in habit to the preceding, 

 but the flowers resemble a large tuberose and are pure 

 white. 



SIBERICA ORIENTALIS— Of even stronger growth 

 and a more profuse bloomer than the species, with larger 

 flowers of rich velvety violet-purple ; flowering about ten 

 days later and for a long period. 



Each, 12c; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. 



SNOW QUEEN— A white form of Iris Siberica Ori- 

 entalis with all the refined beauty and lavish profusion 

 of bloom of that grand Iris. The flowers are pure milk 

 white ; are as large and open just as prettily as its 

 parent. It is superb. Each, 20c; doz., $2.00. 



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