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BULBOUS IRIS 



Unlike most sorts, these come in bulb form, just like tulips, and should be 

 planted and cared for in the same way; and while all the varieties offered have 

 claims on the attention of amateurs, the Spanish sorts are particularly desir- 

 able, both for garden decoration and for cutting, and it is doubtful if any 

 other bulbous plants give more generous returns. 



SPANISH IRIS (Iris HUpanica) 



These have appropriately been called '-the Orchids of the Hardy Flower 

 Garden," some of the choicest orchids being their only rivals, and even they 

 can hardly be said to exceed them in richness, variety and beauty. When cut 

 they last in good condition for a week or more. They are of the simplest cul- 

 ture, succeeding in almost any soil or position. The bulbs should be planted 

 2 to 3 inches deep and 6 inches apart, early enough in the autumn to allow them 

 to make some growth before hard frost comes. For best effect they should be 

 planted in beds or groups of 25 to 100 or more bulbs — the larger the number 

 the finer the effect. They grow from 18 to 24 inches high, and 

 usually bloom from the end of May on through June, and the bulbs 

 may either be lifted or allowed to remain, giving good results for a 

 number of years. 



We offer the following select sorts : 

 Belle Chinoise. Rich buttercup-yellow. 

 British Queen. A beautiful pure white. 

 Cajanus. Clear primrose-yellow. 

 Chrysolora. Clear canary-yellow. 

 Darling. Fine deep blue, shaded violet. 

 Hercules. Rich pansy-violet and bronze. 

 King of the Blues. Rich dark blue, shaded lighter. 

 Leander. Dark sunflower-yellow. 

 Louise. Pale pearl-blue; exquisite. 

 Queen Wilhelmina. An extra large and early pure white with yellow 



blotch on falls. 

 Reconnaissance. Rich dark bronze. 

 Solfaterre. Rich deep blue. 



Price. Any of the above, 20 cts. per doz.; $1.00perlOO; $7.50 perlOOO. 

 Mixed Spanish Iris. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; |5.00 per 1000. 



COI.I.ECTIONS OF SPANISH IRIS 



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Spanish Iius 



Iris Susiana 

 (Mourning Iris) 



KNGI^ISH IRIS (I. Anglica) 



Somewhat like the Spanish Iris, but with heavier foliage and larger flowers 

 and coming into bloom two weeks later. They have quite a large range 

 of color, v/ith rich purple, blue and lilac predominating; grows 18 

 to 20 inches high; perfectly hardy. 



Mont Blanc. .Pure white. 30 cts. per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 

 Finest Mixed. All colors. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 

 100; $12.00 per 1000. 



IRIS RETICULATA 



(Netted Bulbous Iris) 



One of the prettiest and sweetest of spring flowers, coming 



into bloom before the Crocus. It is absolutely hardy and 



will grow almost anywhere. The flowers are royal purple 



and gold, and are borne freely on stems about 4 inches 



high, followed by grassy-like leaves 1 foot in height. It 



does beautifully indoors, six or more bulbs in a pan or 



pot, making an exquisite display in midwinter. 15 cts. 



each; |1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



PEACOCK IRIS (I. Pavonia) 



An exquisite small bulbous variety; flowers pure white, with 

 a blue triangle on each petal; 1 foot. 30 cts. per doz.; 

 .75 per 100. 



mOURNING IRIS (I. Susiana) 



In that wonderful combination of form and coloring of the rare 

 sweet flower we call the Iris (the eye of heaven) there is none so 

 peculiarly beautiful as Susiana. It stands out in its own right 

 as the grandest of all species. The groundwork of the flower is 

 silvery-gray, so mottled and veined and lined with dark chocolate and 

 black as to leave one under the impression that it is only a silver lining 

 showing through. It is perfectly hardy without the slightest protection, bloom- 

 ing early in spring. No description can do it justice. It must be seen to be appre- 

 ciated. 20 cts. each; $2.00 doz. 



NOTE.— All Bulbs, RooU and Plants are forwardedby Expreu, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. 

 to value of order {or postage to point* east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points wast of the Mississippi River. 



