A FEW CULTURAL TIPS 



While it is tiiie that Iris arc among the easiest of all plants to grow, anyone 

 who plans to grow e\en a few Irises shoiikt not be content to achieve merely 

 indifferent results. Most Irises will succeed well in any type of soil from almost 

 pure sand to stiff clay. Where one may choose, a medium heavy, fairly well 

 enriched soil — in other words, ordinary good garden soil— is to be preferred. Go 

 easy on fertilijers. especially animal fertilizer; this sometimes promotes lush 

 growth and eventual rot! Bone meal, well worked in. is safe, and good. 



Don't plant in deeply shaded situation.s. and avoid places where roots of large 

 trees or big shrubs rob the soil of plant food and moisture. Be sure drainage 

 is good. 



riant at least two feet apart; after hrst year, sparse appearance will have 

 \anished. If immediate effect is desired, plant in groups of three of a kind, 

 about a foot apart, the groups ;it 3-foot intervals. 



Foi detailed information on Leaf Spot, Iris Borer and full cultural instructions, 

 drop us a post card ami ask for our 3-page leaHet on "Culture of Bearded Iris." 

 It will be sent without charge to anyone recpiesting it. 



A new product has come to the front in combating borer. So many people have 

 used it successfully that we are glad to recommend it to our customers. Write 

 to Gray Landscape Architects, 102 Bloomingdale Road. Itasca, Illinois, for. Gray's 

 Iris Borer Lradicatoi . I'int bottle. $1.73; quart. $2.75, postage prepaid. 



KODACHROME SLIDES OF IRIS 



For Garden Clubs and other interested grou])s. we suggest the following two 

 sources for programs of Iris in color: 



The .American Iris Society 

 Franklin Road, 

 Brentwood. Tenn. 



Dr. Philip G. Corliss 

 Somerton, Arizona 



Write to either or both for further information and advise the dates desired. 



On Their Way /o You? We Have 25 Acres Just Like This 



TIME OF SHIPMENT, WHEN TO PLANT, TERMS, ETC. 



IRIS will be shipped beginning July 1st and continue through the 

 summer and early fall. Larliest shipments will go to those who simph 

 MUST have the plants early, but it is cjb\iously impossible for us to 

 deliver thousands of orders at the outset. During July and .August w^e 

 will ship constantly in the setpience as received. Your success is assured 

 if planted anv time during this period. !)ut eaily ordering is advisable 

 to avoid stock being sold shoit. 



TRANSPORTATION is by prepaiil paicel post or express, whichever 

 we deem most expedient. Be sure to state your express office if 

 different from postal address. 



TERMS are cash with the order, either check, draft or money order. 

 We do not advise the enclosure of currency with your order. N'o CCD. 

 shipments— this adds to cost and in\ol\es red tape for you and for us. 



TKis catalog is free to all customers of 

 record over a 2-year period, otherwise 

 copies may be obtained for 25c and this 

 amount deducted from your first order. 



WE GUARANTEE all plants to be true to name, top quality and 

 si/e, free from insect pests and disease, and to reach you in a live and 

 healthy condition. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, 

 please notify us promptly. 



TO CUSTOMERS IN CANADA: We ship many orders to Canada 

 every year. There is a simple procedure which all Canadians must 

 follow, however, in order to import Iris or other plant material. Make 

 out the list of items wanted, state name and address of firm you are 

 ordering from and send it to the Plant Import Division of your Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture at Ottawa. They in turn will send you a pemiit 

 number and labels. Then you send vour order, including the permit 

 label, to us in the usual way. 



MINIMUM ORDER— $3.00— NO C.O.D.'s 

 No Shipments Made During Spring Months 

 Fall Shipping Season Closes In Late October 



