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BULBS %W\LL PLANTING 



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Cristata {Crested Dwarf Iris). A tiny native species gro-sving 

 from 4 to 6 inches high 'nith deUcate, richly marked pale lilac 

 flowers, blooms late in May and June; fine for the rockery or 

 edge of border. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz.; SIS.OO per 100. 



Interregna Fritjof . Standards lavender, falls satiny violet-blue. 



— Helge. Light citron with pearl colored centre. 



— Spectabilis. Rich, free-flowering, \'iolet-purple. 

 30 cts. each; S2.50 per doz.; set of 3 for 75 cts. 

 Ochroleuca Gigantea. Forms large clumps succeeding in 



almost any position, producing late in May numerous 3 feet 

 high stems with an abundance of very distinct creamy yellow 

 flowers. 35 cts. each; S3.50 per doz. 



Pallida Dalmatica Princess Beatrice. This is the true 

 type of Pallida Dalmatica and still one of the most attractive 

 and satisfactory all around varieties, with flowers of large size; 

 both standards and falls of a clear lavender blue shading to a 

 pale silvery blue at the base and sweetly scented. It is of strong 

 vigorous growth over three feet high with unusually heavy 

 glaucous foliage. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Pseudacorus. The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for 

 marshes. and water courses. May and June, 4 feet. 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Two Great Iris Germanica 



In Golden Yellow and Royal Purple 



Golden Yellow {Sherwin-Wrigkt). In this we have a good 

 vigorous growing, free-flowering, golden yellow Iris Germanica. 

 The plants grow about two feet high; the flowers, which are 

 produced in lavish profusion, are of splendid texture and stand 

 weU above the foliage, and are of a rich golden yellow without 

 markings or shadings, the best yellow. (See cut.) 

 Royal Purple {Atro purpurea). A splendid, large very free- 

 flowering, pure, rich royal purple, without the slightest shadings, 

 a splendid companion to plant with Sherwin- Wright, the 

 rich purple of Atropurpurea with .the golden yeUow of 

 Sherwin-Wright forming a beautiful color combination. 

 Price. Either of the above, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; 

 $25.00 per 100. 



General Collection 

 of Iris Germarkica 



The Iris Germanica are among the most desirable and 

 easiest grown of our spring-flowering hardy plants, 

 producing in May their showy flowers of exquisite 

 coloring, combining the richest and most delicate tints. 

 For best restflts plant in a well-drained, sunny position 

 barely covering the roots. 

 Bridesmaid. Standards pale lavender; falls white, 



reticulated lavender. 

 Cherion. Standards lilac-mauve; falls violet-mauve. 



Florentina Alba. Very free-flowering white. 



Her Majesty. Standards and falls bright mauve. 



Honor abilis. Standards golden-yeUow; falls rich mahog- 

 any-brown. 



Johan de Witt. Standards bluish -violet; falls deep violet- 

 purple, veined with wlute. 



Mme. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white; daintily 

 edged with light blue. 



President Lincoln. Standards bronzy drab; falls vel- 

 vety maroon with brownish pencilings. 



Queen of May. Pleasing soft rosy lilac. 



Rembrandt. Standards light lavender; falls deeper. _ 



Shakespeare. Standards straw-yeDow, veined with burnt 

 umber; falls deep carmine-violet. 



Walneri. Standards parma-violet, shading lighter toward 

 the edges; falls bluish-violet. 



Price. Any of the above, 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $12.00 per 100. Set of 12 varieties for $2.00. 



Iris Gern^anica Mixed Varieties 



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



Various Iris 



We offer below some of the very finest species and varieties: 



Pumila Hybrida. A cross between /. pumila and /. germanica. 

 Very showy. Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. 



— — Cyanea. Rich royal purple with blackish shadings. 



— — Excelsa. A splendid pale lemon-yellow. 



— — The Bride. A large, showy, pure white. 

 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. One each of 3 sorts for 75 cts 

 Sibirica Orientalis. Rich, violet-blue; very free and one of 



the best. June, 3i feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



— — Snow Queen. A variety of great merit; forms an at- 

 tractive plant; flowers snow white. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



— — Perry's Blue. A comparatively new variety with very 

 large, clear blue flowers on stout stiff stems, a vigorous free 

 grower and very free-flowering, one of the best for cutting. 

 Sl.OO each; $10.00 per doz. 



Spuria Mrs. A. W. Tait. (Longipetala Superba). A distinct 

 and pretty species growing about four feet high, flowering in 

 early June; flowers porcelain blue with very long pale blue falls 

 illuminated with a golden-j^ellow blotch at the base. 50 cts. 

 each. 



Golden Yellow Geiuvla.n Iris Sherwin-Wright 



IxiaS (African Corn Lily) 



These charming, half-hardy bulbs from the Cape of Good Hope are very ornamental for indoor culture, or planted in cold frames or 

 out-doors in well-drained and protected borders. The flowers are of the most brilliant, rich and varied hues. We offer them in mixture, 

 45 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 



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 east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



