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BULBS ^°HmLL PLANTING 



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SPANISH IRIS (Iris Hispanica) 



These beautiful bulboiis Iris have appropriatelj' been called the "Orchids 

 of the Hardy Flower Garden." For best effects they should be planted in 

 beds or groups of twenty-five or more, the larger the number the finer the 

 effect. They grow from 18 to 24 inches high, and bloom from the end of 

 May on through June. 



We have secured a Umited quantity of extra strong home-grown biilbs, 

 and offer as under: 

 Cajanus. Large canary yellow. 



Excelsior. Exquisite light blue flowers of largest size. 

 King of the Blues. Rich dark blue shaded lighter. 

 Queen Wilhelmina. The finest white. 

 Price. Any of the above, 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 

 Mixed. Containing all colors, 70 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



Japanese Iris (ins Kaempferi) 



The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed them in the 

 same rank popularlj' 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 hke 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. 



No. Order by name or nutnher. 



4 Yomo-No-TJmi. Firiest white with sis large petals, yel- 

 low ray in the centre of each petal, forming a six-pointed star, 

 very choice. 



5 Koko-No-Iro. Six petals, rich royal purple and few 

 light veins radiating from the golden-yeUow centre; standards 

 white, tipped with rich purple. Extra fine. 



6 Date-Dogu. Three petals, rich violet-purple with golden centre; 

 standards light violet; minor petals dark purple; medium sized ilowers. 



10 Sh.iga-No-Ura-Narai. Six large petals forming a most beautiful 

 flower, \-iolet-purple veined with white, pure yellow star-like centre, 

 which is surrounded by a white halo, which with the light colored 

 standards give the flower a striking appearance. 



16 Kumoma-No-Sora. One of the most delicately handsome varie- 

 ties in cultivation. The flower consists of three very large broad petals, 

 the ground color being of a pure silvery white, which is suffused in 

 the most delicate manner with a soft light blue color and yellow rayed 

 centre, distinct and extra. 



Spanish Iris 



31 Rinho. Six petals of a rich lively purple with pure yellow 

 centre, radiating with few light veins. Standards white 

 tipped dark purple. 



43 Shi-Un-Ryo. Three large petals ground color Hght, deeply 

 and densely veined and suffused with deep violet, yeUow 

 centre. Three minor petals purple edged white. Standards 

 violet-purple edged with W-hite, extra good. 



55 Schuchiukwa. Three large petals of a crimson-purple 

 with white veins and j'eUow centre, with large white halo. 

 Standards and minor petals white, tipped crimson- 

 purple. 

 71 Gei-Sho-I. Eight to ten petals of a large size, 

 of a bright purple, vnth white veins radiating from 

 the yellow centre, with small white halo; standards 

 white tipped with purple. A fine large double flower, 

 distinct and extra. 

 94 KomocM-Guma. Rich, velvety, pansy-violet. 



6 petals. 

 105 Nagano. Six petals, rich violet-purple shaded with 

 blue; standards white -ndth purple tips. 

 109 Hosokawa. A splendid large three petaled variety of a 



brilliant rich purple with w"hite veining. 

 Price. 50 cts. each;' S5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. The set 

 of 12 varieties for $5.00. 



Japsinese Iris in Mixture 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying; charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per 

 cent, to value of order to points ezist of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River» 



Japajtese Iris 



