26 BECKERT SEED AND BULB CO. 



German Iris (Iris germanica) 



BEAUTIFUL FOR HARDY BORDERS 



Few flowers get along with less care. They are perfectly hardy, 

 making great showy clumps of sturdy yet graceful flowers, decorative 

 in the border, and fine for cutting. We offer 6 tested varieties — extra- 

 strong, field-grown roots. Plant them about 6 inches apart, preferably 

 in a dry, sunny location. 



Atropurpurea. Blooms early; rich deep royal purple. 20 cts. each, 

 $2 per doz. 



Florentina Alba. Blooms early; pure glistening white. 20 cts. each. 

 $2 per doz. 



Lorelei. Falls deep sea-blue; standards creamy yellow — a delightful 



combination of color. 25 cts. each, S2.50 per doz. 

 Queen of May. Pure, clear rose-pink. By far the best pink German 



Iris. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 

 Pallida Dalmatica. Deep lavender standards; lighter falls; very large 



flowers. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 

 Sherwin Wright. Deep golden yellow. Fine for massing or in mixed 



borders. 25 cts. each, I2.50 per doz. 



COLLECTION of two of each of the above 6 fine German Iris, $2 



Border of German Iris 



Japanese Iris (Iris Kaempferi) 



These are the largest and most stately of the Iris family. They prefer 



rather moist spots, but will thrive anywhere if given plenty of water 



just before and during the blooming season which comes in late June. 



Azure. Double. Immense, mauve-blue flowers, with darker halo sur- 

 rounding the yellow blotch at base of petals. 40 cts. each, S4.50 per doz. 



Indo. Single. Broad wavy petals of great size; color dark rich blue, 

 with unusually bright yellow central blotch. 35 cts. each, $4 per doz. 



Kuro-Kumo. Double. Royal purple, overlaid dark blue, with yellow 

 blotches. 40 cts. each. S4.50 per doz. 



La Favorita. Double. Pure white, veined blue with rich purple center. 

 Very large flower. 35 cts. each, $4 per doz. 



Mount Hood. Double. Light azure-blue, shaded dark blue with bright 

 orange center. 35 cts. each. $4 per doz. 



COLLECTION of one of each of the above 5 Japanese Irises, $1.75 



Spanish Iris [Iris hispanica) 



A highly-prized bulbous Iris that makes excellent material for cutting. 

 Plant in groups, in good soil and sheltered location. Finest mixed, 6 cts. 

 each, 60 cts. per doz., $4.50 Der 100. 



