D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH* 



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IRIS '^'®"'' "^^ ■"'*•••• feo; 



■ ■ ^^ ■ ^^-^ An elee-ant class of flowering ,m. y^'ii 



An elegant class of flowering ,i 

 bulbs, producing blossoms of rich color, quaint forms /J 

 and great fragrance. Pavonia Iris is not hardy and 

 cSiP only be flowered in the house. Iris Anglica has 

 large flowers of purple, violet, lilac, rose, pink and 

 white shades, and a few of the varieties are spotted. 

 It is necessary that the bulbs of this va- 

 riety be planted as soon as they come 

 to hand, as they will suffer if kept a 

 long time out of the ground. The rest 

 of the varieties we offer are perfectly 

 hardy. Iris bulbs should be planted in 

 rich, moist soil, and do better if pro- 

 tected by litter in winter. Set the bulbs 

 in clumps two inches apart each way 

 and three inches deep. Every third or 

 fourth year they should be taken up and 

 reset. 



Anglica (English Iris)— Although this 

 species has been cultivated in gardens 

 for 200 years, it still compares favorably 

 with any in beauty and attractiveness, 

 and is worthy of a place in every gar- 

 den. Its large, peculiar shaped flowers 

 remind one of a rare orchid. Mixed 

 varieties, 3 cetits each; jo cents per 

 doze 71, postpaid. 



Qermanica (German Iris)— In spite 

 of its name, this is the " Fleur-de-Lis," 

 the national flower of France, with 

 broad, graceful petals of exceedingly 

 beautiful shades of color. Mixed sorts, 

 w cents each; $1.00 per doze)i,postpaid. 



Kaempferi (Japan Iris) — The Japa- 

 nese Irises are quite distinct from all 

 others, and never fail to excite the 

 admiration of all who see them. The 

 enormous flowers, often 10 inches across, 

 display a marvelous blending of rich and 

 rare shades of violet, blue, crimson, white 

 and yellow, giving the flowers a peculiar 

 beauty such as is rarely seen except in the 

 most costly orchids. Very hardy and of easy 

 culture. They do best in damp soil and 

 should be freely watered in dry weather. If left undis- 

 turbed will flower each year in greater profusion. 

 Mixed sorts, 75 cents each; $1.^0 per dozen, postpaid. 



Hispanica (Spanish Iris)— Quite dwarf and well adapted 

 for pot culture. The flowers are of various shades of violet, 

 yellow, blue and white. Mixed sorts, 2 coits each; i^ cents per dozen; 8j cents per 

 100, postpaid. 



Pavonia (Peacock Iris)— White, with a rich, bright, shaded blue spot in each petal 

 5 cents each; $0 cents per dozeii, postpaid. 



Tuberosa (Snake's Head Iris) — A comparatively small but curiously shaped and col- 

 ored flower, which always attracts attention. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per dozen, postpaid. 



FUNKIA,DayLily 



So well known as scarcely to need any descrip- 

 tion. The roots should be set out in the autumn 

 _ to become well established, and they will bloom 

 the following spring. They need not be disturbed for many years, and will always be 

 welcome for their graceful beauty and fragrance. Ready for shipment the latter part 

 of October. 



Funkia, Alba (White Day Lily), 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 

 Funkia, Blue, variegated foliage, 10 cents each; $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 



