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Japanese IriS (Iris Kaempferi) 



The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed them 

 in the same rank popularly as the Hardy Phloxes and Peonies. 

 Coming into flower about the middle of June, and continuing for 

 3 to 4 weeks they fill in a period when flowers of this attractive 

 type are particularly welcome. 



They succeed in almost any soil and position, but like rich soil 

 and plenty of water when they are forming their buds and develop- 

 ing their flowers. 



Six Superb Japanese Iris 



We have selected the following six varieties from a long list of 



introductions as the most distinctive. With their rich, lustrous 



colors and refined forms they rank high in this regal class of 



Oriental flowers. 



Azure. Double immense flower, exquisitely waved; mauve-blue, 

 darker halo surrounding yellow blotch at base of petals. 



Bertha Hallock. Lower and upper petals nearly equal size. 

 Bright, clear purple, with distinct rays and halo of white sur- 

 rounding the golden throat, white standards tipped purple. 



Chameleon. Vinous purple, speckled and splashed gray. Six 

 petals. 



Mount Hood. Double, light blue shaded darker, bright orange 

 centre. 



Pres. Harding. Double or six petaled; heavy, thick-petaled 

 flowers produced when all other Japanese Iris are out of bloom. 

 Flowers very massive; fine light blue with darker shadings. We 

 believe this one of the best Japanese Iris grown. 



Templeton. Double light violet mottled reddish pink and 

 white; of exceedingly fine form. 



Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. One each of the above 6 

 varieties for $2.50. 



Standard Collection Japanese Iris 



A select collection of twelve of the most popular standard 

 varieties. 

 Blue Danube. Double-blue with pure white veins, yellow 



centre; a striking variety of unusual strength. 

 Blue Jay. Six large petals aniline blue surrounded by a white 



halo. 

 Gold Bound. A fine double, pure white; creamy glow at the 



gold-banded centre. 

 Helene Von Siebold. Single. Self color. Reddish purple. 



Very large and fine blossoms. 

 Mahogany. Rich velvety crimson purple with six large rounded 



petals. 

 Oriole. Double claret-red, flamed white and blue. Compact, 



medium sized. 

 Orion. Light ground, suffused throughout with crimson purple. 



Six petals. 

 Othello. Beautiful double deep purple overlaid with blue. 

 Paragon. Rich royal purple with many white veins. Six petals. 

 Pyramid. Six large, royal purple petals with a yellow centre, 



radiating into lines. Most brilliant Iris. 

 Quakeress. Single. Broad, wavy petals of great size. Color 



dark rich blue, slightly veined. Yellow blotch is unusually 



bright. 

 Victor. Silvery white traced and marbled ultra-marine blue. 



Six petals. 

 Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Set of 12 



varieties, $3.50. 



Japanese Iris in Mixture 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris Sibirica 



Orientalis. Rich, viobt-blue; very free and one of the best. 



June, 3| feet. 

 Perry's Blue. A comparatively new variety with very large, 



clear blue flowers on stout stiff stems, a vigorous free grower 



and very free-flowering, one of the best for cutting. 

 Snow Queen. A variety of great merit; forms an xttractive 



plant; flowers snow white. 

 Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Japanese Iris 



Two Superb New Iris Germanica 



A beautiful combination of royal purple and' golden yellow. 



The two varieties here described, one a golden yellow, the 

 other a rich velvety purple, flowering at the same time and when 

 planted together form a brilliant rich color combination that is 

 most effective and pleasing. 



Gold Imperial. The best and most vigorous growing free- 

 flowering golden yellow Iris. Rich smooth chrome yellow of 

 fine form and texture with a brilliant orange beard. It has 

 been one of the most admired of the newer Iris on account of 

 its perfect form and unusually deep color. 2\ to 3 ft. 



Souv. de Mme. Gaudichan. The largest, darkest and by far 

 the finest of the dark purple Irises. The falls are brilliant 

 velvety blackish purple, even the beard has a bluish cast which 

 entrances the beauty of the flower. In addition to its other 

 attractions it is also very fragrant. 2J to 3 ft. 



Price. 60 cts. each; $7.00 per dozen, or we will supply the pair, 

 one of each variety for $1.00. 



Iris Interregna 



An interesting type, the result of crossing /. germanica with 

 I. pumila hybrida. They bloom earlier than the German Iris, 

 and the flowers combine perfection of form with large size and 

 clear and decided colors. The foliage is dwarf, and maintains its 

 freshness throughout the season. The flower stems are almost 

 18 inches high, holding the flowers well above the foliage. 



Fritjof . Standards lavender, falls satiny violet-blue. 



Helge. Standards creamy yellow, falls darker, veined yellow. 



Spectabilis. Rich, free-flowering, violet-purple. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris Pumila Hybrida 



A cross between /. pumila and /. germanica. Very showy- 

 Early flowering. 10 to 12 inches high. 

 Caerulea. Very early light blue. 

 Cyanea. Rich violet purple. 

 Excelsa. Good pale lemon yellow. 

 Schneekuppe. Pure white. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



NOTE — Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on the order blank 

 and on page 103. 



