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GERMAN IRIS OR FLEUR-DE-LIS 



JAPAN IRIS {Iris Kaempferi) 



The flowers average S to 10 Inches across and flash like watered silk In the sunlight. 

 There are very Jew denizens of the Bower garden that can compare with the Japan 

 Iris for brilliancy and It Is worthy of a prominent place In every garden. 



The Japan Iris besides being very free flowering Is perfectly hardy and grows readily 

 in almost any situation, either sunny or partially shady ; but the soil should be moist 

 and the plants well supplied with water when flowering. They bloom In great pro- 

 fusion in June and throughout July, coming Into bloom when other Irfaes are faded 

 and gone, which to most flower lovers Is an additional recommendation. Ready 

 September to November. (See engraving ) 



Price — for any of the following named varieties — 50c. each, $5.00 per doz., 

 $22.00 per 100. 



SINGLE FLOWERING 



Amethyst. Exquisite lavender . 

 Appollo. Pure white, pink center. 

 Blue Wlnfi. Deep indigo blue. 

 Distinction. Light lavender pink. 



DOUBLE FLOWERING 



Azure. Immense flower mauve blue. 

 Frate. Silvery white, veined lilac. 

 Gold Bound. Pure white. 

 Mahogany. Dark red, shaded maroon 



GERMAN IRIS or 

 FLEUR-DE-LIS 



(Iris Germanica) 



These the true Fleur-de-Lis — but greatly Improved — 

 are well termed "Garden Orchids" and they fairly outrival 

 the orchids in wide range of coloring — both in dainty com- 

 binations and rich and vivid colors. 



Our collection contains many new and choice varieties 

 and we are confident they will prove revelations of beauty' 

 to Iris lovers. The roots should be divided and replanted 

 every fourth year in September as the plants are then dor- 

 mant. (See engraving.) The roots are ready for shipment 

 from Sept. 15 to Nov. 15. (See engraving.) If wanted by 

 Parcel Post add postage at zone rates on page 2 of cover. 

 Packed weight 2 lbs. ptr dozen. 



In addition to the colors described all varieties have 

 golden beards each doz. 100 



Admiral Togo. White, tinged lavender .10 1.00 7.50 



Alvelrea. Light blue, falls brilliant 



purple 10 1.00 7.50 



Brooklyn. Standards lavender, falls 

 Dale blue, base veined brown, white and 

 yellow 10 1.00 7 50 



Candlcans. Light lavender, falls red- 

 dish purple 10 1.00 7.50 



Gertrude. Rich violet blue throughout 10 1.00 7.50 



Gracchus. Clear yellow: falls marked red and netted white. . .20 2.00 15.00 



Her Majesty Rose-pink, tinged crimson 25 2.50 18.00 



Honorable. Intense yellow, falls a beautiful bronze 10 1.00 7.50 



Mad. Chereau. Pure white edged azure blue; falls lightly pen- 

 ciled blue 10 1.00 7.50 



Pallida Dalmatica. Extra large and fine, clear lavender 25 2.50 18.00 



Parkmant. Pure lemon, falls white, veined purple 10 1.00 7.50 



Pauline. Sky-blue; falls deeper blue 10 1.00 7.50 



Parrensls. Fine deep blue 10 1.00 7.50 



Perfection. Magnillcent velvety mauve and deep violet 25 2.50 18.00 



Pres. Thiers. Smoky mauve penciled brown : falls purple marked 



white and brown at base 10 1.00 7.50 



.10 1.00 7.50 



H. von Sleboldt. Reddish, veined white Mt. Hood. Light blue, shaded purple. 

 Ondine. White, shaded light blue. Rob't. Craig. French grey, veined 



violet. 

 Templeton. Light violet, mottled 

 pink and white. 



Toledo. White , purple center. Toledo. White, light purple center. 



Venus. Pure white. Victor. White, veined purple. 



Red Riding Hood. Amaranth, veined 

 white. 



Japan Iris Seedlings. Containing many new and beautiful single and double var- 

 ieties. 



Price — 10c. each. $1.00 doz.: $7.50 per 100. 



If by Parcel Post add postage at zone rates on page'Z of cover. Packed weight 2 lbs. 

 per doz. 



Oueen of Gypsle*. Dusky bronze, falls purple-red 



Queen Victoria. Yellow tinted brown falls crimson striped yel- 

 low 10 1.00 7.50 



Velveteen. Yellowish buff ; falls Intense plum purple 10 1.00 7.50 



Miied German Iris — including many beautiful varieties 07 .70 5 00 



LILY OF THE VALLEY 



( Ready for delivery In November.) 

 If by Parcel Post add postage at zone rates on page 2 of cover. 



Weight 5 lbs. per 100. 



JAPAN IRIS 



Henderson's Extra Single Crowns or "Pips." The finest grade of Crowns in the 

 world for winter flowering. They will bear 12 to 16 large bells on strong stalks, with 

 foliage, even when forced for extra early; the pips average large, plump and regular, 

 with extra long roots. 25 Crowns (1 bundle) $1.50, 100 Crowns $5.00: $45.00 per 1000. 



Fortin's Giant. The largest variety yet produced, but it is only adapted for open ground 

 planting and may not show much superiority the first spring after planting, but by the 

 second season, It produces wonderfully luxuriant foliage and Immense spikes of purest 

 white bells twice the size of any other sort. 

 Crowns, 80c. per doz.; S6.00 per 100. 



TRILLIUM GRANDIFLORUM 



(American Wood Lily.) Most beautiful American plants, perfectly hardy, growing 

 and flowering profusely in partially shaded nooks about the lawn, under trees, etc. The 

 flowers are large, of the finest white, changing In a few days to soft rose. 15c. each, $1.50 

 per doz. ; S12.00 per 100. // by Parcel Post add postage at zone rates on page 2 of cover. 

 Packed weigh 3 lbs. per 100. 



