I 



•BULBS FOR AUTUMN PLANTING 7 "^ 



GERMAN IRIS or FLEUR-DE-LIS. 



IRIS GERMANICA AND ALLIED SPECIES. 



These the true Fleur-de Lis — but greatly improved — are well termed " Garden Orchids " and they fairly out rival the orchids in wide range of coloring — both 

 in dainty combinations and rich and vivid colors including yellows from light canary to deep golden; blues from soft lavender to intense purples, reds from pinkish mauve 

 to claret and maroon, beautiful bronzes and pure whites then some are marked and margined with other colors in exquisite harmony, and all have showy yellow 

 or orange crests or beards, many of the varieties are delightfully fragrant. As cut flowers they are highly prized, cut in the bud state the flowers will open in 

 succession and last for several days with stems in water. For garden and landscape decoration — gTOups and masses of them are very effective, being perfectly 

 hardy, thriving and increasing year after year in any sunny situation in ordinarily good soil except a wet one which is liable to cause decay. Our collection — 

 herewith catalogued — contains many new and choice varieties, representatives from the sections and species usually grouped under the head " Germanica " and 

 we are confident many of them will prove revelations of beauty to Iris lovers. The roots should be divided and replanted every fourth year — early in September 

 is the best time for the plants are then dormant. 



Atropurpurea (Syn. Kochii). A very handsome, " Germanica " Standard and 

 falls both uniform rich claret purple. An unusually profuse bloomer. 



Amas (Syn. Macranlha). A handsome giant-flowered form of " Germanica 

 from Asia Minor. Standards rich blue; falls violet, 2 ft. 



Albert Victor. One of the finest of the " Pallida " Section; a tall strong grower 

 .iv feet high with broad foliage and the largest flowers of all. Standard 

 beautiful light blue; falls lavender, very fragrant. 



Aurea. The finest pure yellow in the " Variegata " section. Standard 'and 

 falls both rich chrome yellow; 2 feet. 



Bleu Parfleur. A fine " Plicata ". The flowers of clear white are spotted and 

 bordered with dark blue. 



Dalmatica (Syn. Princess Beatrice). One of the best of the tall strong growing 

 " Pallida " section, very large flowers, standard fine lavender; falls deeper 

 clear lavender; very fragrant and free flowering. Superb for planting in 

 masses or groups and extra fine as cut flowers. 3£ feet. 



Darius. One of the most distinct and beautiful of the " Variegata " section. 

 Standards rich canary yellow; falls lilac margined white and a rich orange 

 beard. 20 inches. 



Florentina. The root is very fragrant when dried — forming the " Orris-Root " 

 of commerce. The flowers are large, standards creamy white; falls white 

 tinged lavender; claw yellowish veined purple; very fragrant. 2 ft. 



Florentina Silver King. A beautiful large flowering pure white variety of the 

 above; very fragrant and fine for cutting. 2 ft. 



Price for the above named German Iris (For shipment Sept. 1st to Nov.), 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; or delivered free for 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 The Collection of above 20 Named Varieties — 1 root of each, $3.50 or delivered, $4.35; 3 roots of each, $10.00 or delivered, $12.00. 

 Mixed Varieties of Iris Germanica, $1.00 per do?.; $7.50 per 100; or delivered for $1.50 per doz.; $9.50 per 100. 



NOVELTY. Iris Pallida Folio Variegata. A very handsome perfectly hardy plant, the foliage is striped gold, and is most effective for pots or open garden 

 culture. One of the best variegated plants in commerce. The flowers, which are produced in abundance, are of a soft pale lavender color, and harmonize very well 

 with the foliage. Height 3i feet. Price,- 50c. each, $5.00 oer doz. 



Frederick. One of the finest of the " Neglecta " Section; very free bloomer 

 and effective for massing. Standards pale lavender; falls lavender barred 

 with brown. 



Gracchus. An extra fine " Variegata " variety. Standard yellow; falls crimson 

 reticulated with white; early; 18 in. 



Jean Ribaud (Syn. Honorable). Another very fine " Variegata " Standard 

 golden-yellow; falls rich mahogany brown. 18 in. 



Jacquesiana. A very handsome variety of the " Squalens " section. Standard 

 copper red; falls rich maroon. 30 in. 



Lady Holland. A fine " Variegata." Standard bright yellow; falls dark plum 

 color lined with white in the center. 



Madam Chereau. One of the best and most popular of the " Plicatas." Stand- 

 ard and falls white — elegantly frilled and widely bordered with light clear 

 blue. 32 in. 



Mr. Gladstone. A beautiful " Amoena " variety. Standard white flaked 

 violet; falls velvety purple. 30 in. 



Mrs. H. Darwin. A new and very fine free and early flowering " Amoena." 

 Standard pure white; falls white reticulated violet at base, 2 ft. 



Mrs. Neubronner. A very fine " Variegata." Both standard and falls are of 

 a very deep golden yellow. 



Othello (Syn. Sappho). A very tall and handsome " Neglecta " variety. 

 Standard rich blue; falls dark velvety purple. 30 in. 



Sambucina. A very fragrant species. Standard coppery-rose; falls rosy- 

 purple with an orange crest; very showy. 27 in. 



