GROWN IN OREGON . . . THE NATION'S BULB BASKET 



Here are some behind-the-scenes shots which may help you to know 

 us . . . and your Irises . . . better. The field above shows ten acres 

 of bloom in mid-May. Just a month later, below, the flower stalks cut 

 off. the crop of rhizomes is ready for digging. At the right, this same 

 planting photographed in September — just 9 months before! Fertile 

 soil, clean and frequent cultivation does it. 



The final touch. Packed in clean, soft, white 

 Cottonwood excelsior which absorbs surplus 

 moisture and prevents bruising, the cartons 

 ventilated with air holes, this stack of Iris 

 orders is about to go to the post office and 

 thence to America's gardeners. 



