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Fresh From the Fields to You — The Best Only! 



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 fertilizers, 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 without charge to anyone 

 requesting 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 Eradicator. Pint bottle, 

 $1.75; quart, $2.75, postage prepaid. 



KODACHROME SLIDES OF IRIS 



For Garden Clubs and other interested groups, we suggest the follow- 

 ing 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. 



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, which- 

 ever 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 



This 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 first order. 



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 rhizome directly over center of 

 ridge and spread feeding roots to 

 either side, the plant is securely an- 

 chored. 



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. 



