A FEW CULTURAL TIPS 



While it is true that Iris are among the easiest of all plants to grow, anyone who plans to 

 grow even a few Irises should 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 fertilizer, 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 situations, and avoid places where roots of large trees or big 

 shrubs rob the soil of plant food and moisture. Be sure drainage is good. 



Plant at least two feet apart; after first year, sparse appearance will have vanished. If 

 immediate effect is desired, plant in groups of three of a kind, about a foot apart, the groups 

 at 3-foot intervals. 



For detailed information on Leaf Spot. Iris Borer and full cultural instructions, drop us 

 a post card and ask for our 3-page leaflet on "Culture of Bearded Iris." It will be sent with- 

 out charge to anyone requesting it. 



TALLY-HO 



For slides of Iris in color write to Albert G. Lauck, 

 slide chairman of American Iris Society, 5142 Harvest 

 Lane, Toledo 13, Ohio. Rental fee $5.00. 



HOW TO DIVIDE AND PLANT AN IRIS 



After about 3 or 4 years an old clump should 

 be dug up and divided. Healthy, growing 

 rhizomes are separated from old bloomstalks 

 and weak, wornout portions discarded. Wash 

 rhizomes thoroughly before replanting. Best 

 time to do this is July, August or early Sept. 



Before planting a new bed 

 of Iris, dig in plant food and 

 cultivate well. When ready 

 to plant, dig two slanting 

 holes, leaving a dividing 

 ridge in the center. 



Place the rhizome direct- 

 ly over the center of the 

 ridge and spread the 

 feeding roots to either 

 side, so the plant is se- 

 curely anchored. 



Pull dirt towards plant 

 from either side. By 

 pressing on top of root, 

 proper planting depth 

 may be regulated. Firm 

 with foot and water well. 



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



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

 summer and early fall. Earliest shipments will go to those who simply 

 MUST have the plants early, but it is obviously impossible for us to 

 deliver thousands of orders at the outset. During July and August we 

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

 if planted any time during this period, but early ordering is advisable 

 to avoid stock being sold short. 



TRANSPORTATION is by prepaid parcel 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. No C.O.D. 

 shipments— this adds to cost and involves red tape for you and for us. 



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

 size, 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 permit 

 number and labels. Then you send your 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 



