Dutch, Spanish, & English Iris 



These Hardy Bulbous Iris must be planted in the Fall 



These Iris differ from the Bearded and Japanese by producing bulbs instead of rhizomes. 

 These must be planted in the fall, the earlier the better and they have proved quite hardy. 

 Where winters are very severe they should be covered deeply with straw, hay, or leaves. 

 Excepting the English Iris they form foliage in the fall with the leaves persisting through- 

 out the winter. Cover the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep. 



Dutch Iris — Large-Flowering Early Xiphium a® 



A wonderful type of hardy bulbous Iris giving a splendid display of showy large 

 blooms soon after the Cottage Tulips have finished blooming. They are the earliest of the 

 hardy bulbous Iris and flower about two weeks ahead of the Spanish varieties. Besides 

 their ornamental value in the garden they represent one of the finest cut flowers we have. 

 Their showy, large blooms are available in a number of fine colors. 



Hart Nibrig . Brilliant deep blue stand- 

 ards contrasting beautifully with the 

 lovely light azure blue falls that carry a 

 glowing golden yellow blotch. 



Huchtenburg. Lovely light blue stand- 

 ards combined with light yellow falls 

 showing a glowing and rich deep golden 

 yellow blotch. As beautiful as an orchid. 



Imperator. A particularly fine and 

 strong-growing variety which never fails 

 to attract the eyes of the garden visitor. 

 The blooms are brilliant deep blue re- 

 lieved by a bright golden yellow blotch 

 on each of the standards. Very fine. 



Any of the above, except where noted, 



English Iris 



Mixture of English Iris 



These hardy bulbous Irises do well in 

 any ordinary garden soil which is neither 

 too light nor too heavy. Plant them early 

 to secure the best results covering the 

 bulbs about 4 inches deep with fine soil. 

 They bloom in late June and July and are 

 fine for display and for cutting. 3 for 27c; 

 12 for 90c; 100 for $6.50. 



Theo. de Bock. A lovely, well-formed 



flower of an unusual yet charming bright 



bronze color. 

 Wedgwood. A graceful, large flower 



carried on a fine strong stem. The color 



is a beautiful even wedgwood blue. 



Easy to force. 3 for 33c; 12 for $1.10; 



100 for $7.50. 

 White Excelsior. An extra fine and 



large pure white with a feathering of 



orange at the lips. 



Blooms very early and 

 yellow blooms of great 



Yellow Queen. 



has large, rich 

 beauty. 



3 for 27c; 12 for 90c; 100 for $6.00 



Dutch Iris 



Mixture of Dutch Iris 



A splendid mixture containing not only 

 the showy varieties offered here separately 

 but others which are outstanding and add a 

 still greater color range to the mixture. 

 3 for 22c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 



Dutch Iris Collections 



These include the seven varieties. 



21 bulbs, 3 of each variety, $1.70 



42 bulbs, 6 of each variety, 3.00 



84 bulbs, 12 of each variety, 5.50 



175 bulbs, 25 of each variety, 10.00 



Spanish Iris — Iris Xiphium a® 



These bloom a week or two after the 

 Dutch Iris which they greatly resemble 

 though the blooms are not quite so large. 

 They are charming in the perennial border 

 or the rock garden where their showy 

 blooms held aloft on slender but stiff stems 

 give a beautiful display. Plant as early in 

 the fall as possible. They are perfectly 

 hardy and will live for many years. 



Spanish Iris Collections 



These include all six varieties. 

 18 bulbs, 3 of each variety, $1 .10 

 36 bulbs, 6 of each variety, 1.95 

 72 bulbs, 12 of each variety, 3.65 

 150 bulbs, 25 of each variety, 7.00 



Iris reticulata A® 

 Netted Bulbous Iris 



An exceedingly pretty and sweet spring 

 flower coming into bloom with the Crocus. 

 It is absolutely hardy carrying its lovely 

 royal blue and gold flowers on stems 4 

 inches high. Also fine for indoors in winter 

 planted 6 or more bulbs to a pan. 3 for 

 70c; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.50. 



Cajanus. Lovely large canary yellow 

 blooms enhanced by a large orange 

 blotch on each of the falls. 



King of the Blues. Deep rich blue. 



King of the Whites. A very fine 



white variety of exquisite beauty. 

 Louise. Soft blue and white. 



Queen Emma. Truly enormous blooms 

 of a glistening pure deep yellow color. 



Prince Henry. Rich bronze. 



Any of the above: 3 for 21c; 

 12 for 70c; 100 for $5.00. 



Spanish Iris in Mixture. A glorious 

 mixture of many beautiful and colorful 

 varieties. 3 for 18c; 12 for 60c; 100 

 for $4.00. 



Iris pavonia A© 



Peacock Iris 



A showy little South African Iris growing 

 a foot tall. The lovely pure white flower 

 petals are marked with a triangle of blue 

 giving a Peacock-eye effect. Fine for beds, 

 borders, and rock garden planting. Re- 

 quires thorough protection. 3 for 55c; 

 12 for $2.00; 25 for $3.50. 



The Iris (John C. Wister). Presents in a clear and convincing manner 

 the simple requirements of growing these lovely flowers. Postpaid for $1.25. 



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