SPURIAS — BEARDLESS IRISES 



Below we list a number of rare species and hybrid 

 irises — a distinct group. All of these flower later 

 than the bearded section, many of them having very 

 attractive foliage as well as colorful blossoms in vari- 

 ous shades of blue, yellow, cream, copper and purple. 

 They appreciate a slightly heavy and rich soil, and 

 are at home in full sun. Plenty of moisture is appre- 

 ciated, thus they are adaptable to planting near pools 

 and streams. 



ALADDIN'S LAMP. A very deep rich yellow. Wonderful 

 clarity of color; heavy foliage. The finest deep yellow in 

 our collection. Each $1; three 'for $2.50 



AUREA. A tall deep yellow, the rich color being especial- 

 ly good. Do not confuse with the bearded iris Aurea. 



Each 50c; three for $1.00 



DOROTHY K. WILLIAMSON. This is a hybrid of Fulva 

 •mil Foliosa, with brilliant flowers of dark madder violet. 

 The stems are well branched, making it one of the most 

 graceful and beautiful for cutting. Height 2% feet, flowers 

 produced well above the narrow slightly drooping foliage. 



Each 25c; three for 50c 



FULVALA. Cross of Fulva and Lamancea. Not unlike 

 tlic above but the color takes on more of the copper tone of 

 Fulva; a bright coppery red-purple. This is a fine grower, 

 and a wonderful cut flower. Supply limited. Each 50c 



FULVA. The native copper-red iris of the South. A novel- 

 ty in color and perfectly hardy. Each 50c; three for $1.00 



HEXAGONA. Beautiful sky blue flowers with yellow 

 (•enter, about three feet tall, the foliage gracefully drooping. 



Each 50c; three for $1 



HYACINTHIANA. A very early species from the moun- 

 tains of Thibet. About one foot in height, with dainty creamy 

 lavender flowers among the grass-like foliage. 



Each 50c; three for $1 



LORD WOLSELEY. A very rugged and dependable 

 spuria with beautiful flowers of bright blue-purple. 40 inches. 



Each 50c; three for $1.00 



MONAUREA. A cross between Aurea and Monnieri, pro- 

 ducing flowers of clear deep yellow on exceedingly long 

 stems. The foliage is especially good, making it a gem for the 

 waterside. Each 50c; three for $1.00 



MONNIERI. Deep primrose yellow, and very handsome. 

 Likes a great deal of moisture, flowering very late. We 

 highly recommend this as being of easy culture and a very 

 notable flower. Each 50c; three for $1.00 



MRS. A. W. TATE. Vigorous growing, soft porcelain blue. 

 This is the very best of the light types. 



Each 35c; three for 75c 



OCHROLEUCA. A white flower with orange markings at 

 the throat. Desirable for the border. 



Each 50c; three for $1.00 



ORIOLE. Greenish primrose yellow. Fine large flowers 

 on four foot slender stalks, with broad handsome foliage. 



Each $1; three for $2.50 

 PSEUDACORIS. English yellow water iris. Grows very 

 tall and flaunts its blossoms on 5-foot branching stems when 

 grown in shallow pools with rich soil. 



Each 50c; three for $1.00 



VERSICOLOR. Belonging to the Laevigata group, it is 

 essentially water loving and so can be planted in shallow 

 pools and swampy places. Flowers a beautiful shade of blue. 

 Flourishes in acid soil. Each 50c; three for $1.00 



CULTURE OF ORIENTAL POPPIES 



There is nothing more brilliantly 

 attractive — more strikingly noticeable 

 in any garden — than a clump of Ori- 

 ental Poppies. The orange-scarlet, with 

 big black velvety spots, is the one most 

 frequently seen and, I think, the 

 "Prince Charming" of them all, al- 

 though there are blood-reds, lavenders, 

 salmons and whites, all of which are 

 very beautiful. 



Many times I had bought plants, only 

 to have them die, and many times I 

 had planted seed — but with very little 



success — simply because I did not know 

 how to care for them. Finally I bought 

 plants in the dormant season and set 

 them out. After becoming established 

 in their new home they made wonder- 

 ful growth in the Fall. 



Oriental Poppies are quite hardy, and 

 stay green most of the winter under a 

 light covering, which they should have. 

 When spring comes the plants make 

 rapid growth and very soon big fat 

 buds appear. In a few days, these buds 



burst into a radiant brilliance, to my 

 joy and satisfaction. 



Do not buy Poppies in the spring and 

 expect them to do their best . Buy them 

 in their dormant season, in August or 

 early September — carefully plant them 

 — let them get their roots firmly estab- 

 lished — the little feeding roots active 

 and ready for quick work in the spring 

 and you will have glorious Poppies in 

 your garden, and a thrilling satisfac- 

 tion in your heart. — From "The Flower 

 Grower." 



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SWEENEY. STRAUB ft DIMM. HORTICULTURAL PRINTERS, PORTLAND. OREGON 



