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GERMAN IRIS. 



Iris G 



ermanica. 



These are perfectly hardy, thrive anywhere, grow and bloom luxttriantly, and are 

 remarkably rich and beautiful in color and of graceful form; they are highly orna- 

 mental with their broad foliage and large, orchid-like flowers. They are of the 

 easiest culture and thrive in ordinary garden soil, blooming profusely in May and 

 June. Remarkably effective when grouped upon a lawn, particularly if plentifully 

 supplied with water, or if planted in moist situations, or on the banks of ponds, etc. 

 Plants well established produce from 50 to 100 spikes of bloom, deliciously fragrant 

 and fine for cutting. (Ready in November.) 



Ada. Standards white suffused lavender on upper half — yellow on lower half — 

 veined lavender; falls white edged and veined blue and tinted yellow. 



Brilliant. Standards pure yellow; falls striped yellow and crimson. 



Canary Bird. Standards canary yellow; falls crimson purple. 



Dr. Parnot. Standards blue; falls dark violet penciled at base with white. 



Flavescens. Standard and falls bright canary; one of the finest light yellows. 



L'Africain. Standards rosy-purple; falls crimson striped white. 



Mad Chereau, Pure white, broadly edged with azure; falls white penciled blue. 



M. H. Darwin. A fine large pure white. 



Viola. Rich velvety indigo blue. 



Victoria. Standards bronze; falls deep violet striped white and bordered yellow 

 at base. 



Virgin. Standards pale lavender; falls deep purple veined white. 



William III. Dark violet, a large and beautiful late flower and fragrant. 



Prices of Qerman Iris (Delivered free in the U. S.) Any of the above named varieties 

 15c. each; $1.50 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



The collection, 1 each of the above 12 named German Iris, $1.50. 



Mixed German Iris. Many beautiful varieties, 12c. each; $1.25 doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



VARIOUS IRIS. 



Alata. {Scorpion Iris.) About one foot high, with broad leaves. The flowers 

 are very large (4 to 6 inches across), of lilac-blue with blotches of bright yellow 

 spotted with a darker shade. It commences to bloom in October, producing a 

 second crop of flowers in December if the weather be not too severe. Admirably 

 adapted for pot culture. 7c. each; 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



English Iris. {Anglica.) Large handsome flowers, with rich purple, blue and lilac 

 colors predominating, grows 18 to 20 inches high. Perfectly hardy. Mixed 

 Colors, 25c. per doz.; $1.75 per 100. 



Pallida. Immense Germanica like fragrant flowers of light silvery blue. Makes 

 fine lasting clumps. 25c. each; $2.50 doz. 



Peacock. (Pavonia.) Pure white with a bright blue spot on each petal. Fine for 

 pots or garden culture. 1 foot, 2oc. per doz.; $1.75 per 100. 



Susiana. (The Mourning Iris.) A remarkably handsome species with immense 

 flowers; blush color, tinted with brown and covered with a network of dark lines; 

 May-flowering. Height, 1 foot. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz. 



Spanish Iris. Iris Hispanica. This type is well adapted for pot culture and forcing, 

 blooming in the winter. The flowers are of great beauty, and cut in the bud state 

 last from one to two weeks in bloom. If planted in boxes and placed in cold 

 frames until they show bud, then brought into heat they can be had in bloom 

 from March on, and will give great satisfaction. The Spanish Iris also succeeds 

 nicely as a garden plant, requiring protection in cold latitudes. Mixed Spanish 

 Iris, 25c. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 



Florentine Iris (Orris Root) 



Similar to the German Iris but dwarfer. The 



flowers are very fragrant. 



Florentine, Blue. Large rich blue flowers, very fra- 

 grant. 15c. each; $1.50 doz. 



Florentine, White. Very beautiful white flowers, 

 shaded blue, with a yellow beard. 15c. each; 

 $1.50 doz. 



IXIAS. 



The Ixia is a beautiful little winter-flowering bulb, 

 with long, slender, graceful spikes of bloom. The 

 colors are rich, varied and beautiful, the center 

 always differing in color from the other parts of 

 the flower, so that the blossoms, expanding in the sun's 

 rays, present a picture of gorgeous beauty. Mixed 

 Colors, 25c. per doz.; $1.50 per 100. 



Lachenalia Nelsoni. 



Beautiful early spring-flowering bulbs for "the 

 greenhouse or window garden. Of the easiest cul- 

 ture; treated as Hyacinths and grown cool they will 

 flower for two months — with wonderful freedom, 

 bearing long racemes of brillian t golden -yellow 

 flowers, which, with the spotted foliage, render them 

 exceptionally striking. 2oc. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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SPANISH IRIS. 



