A FEW WORDS ABOUT IRIS CULTURE 



A FEW CULTURAL TIPS 



While it is true that Iris are among the easiest of all plants to grow, 

 anyone who plans to grow even a few Irises shoiikl not be content to 

 achieve merely indifferent results. Most Irises will suctecd well in any 

 type of soil from almost pure sand to stiff clay. Where one may choose, 

 a medium heavy, fairly well enriched soil— in other words, ordinary 

 good garden soil— is to be preferred. Go easy on fertilizers, especiallv 

 animal fertilizer; this sometimes promotes lush growth and eventual 

 rot! Bone meal, well worked in. is safe, and good. 



Don't plant in deeply shatlcd situations, and avoid places where 

 roots of large trees or big shrid)s rob the soil of plant food and mois- 

 ture. Be sure drainage is good. 



Plant at least two feet apart: after lirst year, sparse appearance will 

 have vanished. If immediate effect is desired, plant in groups of three 

 of a kind, about a foot apart, the groups at 3-foot inter\als. 



For detailed information on Leaf Spot. Iris Borer and full cultural 

 instructions, drop us a post card and ask for our S-pagc leaflet on 



"Culture of Bearded Iris." It will be sent without charge to anyone 

 requesting it. 



.A new product has come to the front in combating borer. So many 

 people have used it successfully that we are glad to recommend it to our 

 customers. Write to G & R Products. Inc., 102 Bloomingdale Road, 

 Itasca, Illinois, for Gray's Iris Borer Eradicator. Pint bottle, $1.85; 

 quart. $2.95, postage prepaid. 



KODACHROME SLIDES OF IRIS 



For Garden Clubs and other interested groups, we suggest the fol- 

 lowing two sources for programs of Iris in color: 



The .American Iris Society Dr. Philip G. Corliss 



2237 Tower Grove Blvd., Somerton, Arizona 



St. Louis 10, Missouri 

 Write to either or both for further information and advise the dates 

 desired. 



HOW TO DIVIDE AND PLANT AN IRIS 



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After about 3 or 4 years an old clump should 

 be dug up and divided. Healthy, growing 

 rhizomes are separated from old bloomstalks 

 and weak, wornout portions discarded. Wash 

 rhizomes thoroughly before replanting. Best 

 time to do this is July, August or early Sept. 



Before planting a new bed 

 of Iris, dig in plant food and 

 cultivate well. When ready 

 to plant, dig two slanting 

 holes, leaving a dividing 

 ridge in the center. 



Place the rhizome direct- 

 ly over the center of the 

 ridge and spread the 

 feeding roots to either 

 side, so the plant is se- 

 curely anchored. 



Pull dirt towards plant 

 from either side. By 

 pressing on top of root, 

 proper planting depth 

 may be regulated. Firm 

 with foot and water well. 



TIME OF SHIPMENT, WHEN TO PLANT, TERMS, ETC 



IRIS will be shipped beginning July 1st and continue through the 

 summer and early fall. Earliest shipments will go to those who simply 

 MUST have the plants early, but it is obviously impossible for us to 

 deliver thousands of orders at the outset. During Julv and August we 

 will ship constantly in the sequence as received. Your success is assured 

 if planted any time during this period, but earlv ordering is ad\isable 

 to avoid stock being sold short. 



TRANSPORTATION is by prepaid parcel post or express, whichever 

 we deem most expedient. Be sure to state vour express office if different 

 from postal address. 



TERMS are cash with the order, either check, draft or money order. 

 We do not advise the enclosure of currency with your order. No C.O.D. 

 shipments— this adds to cost and involves red tape for you and for us. 



WE GUARANTEE all plants to be true to name, top quality and 

 size, free from insect pests and disease, and to reach you in a live and 



healthv condition. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied, 

 please notify^ us promptly. 



TO CUSTOMERS IN CANADA: We ship many orders to Canada 

 every year. There is a simple procedure which all Canadians must 

 follow, however, in order to import Iris or other plant material. Make 

 out the list of items wanted, state name and address of fiiTn you are 

 ordering from and send it to the Plant Import Division of your Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture at Ottawa. They in turn will send you a permit 

 number and labels. Then you send your order, including the peitnit 

 label, to us in the usual wav. 



MINIMUM ORDER— $3.00— NO C.O.D/s 

 No shipments Made During Spring Months 

 Fall Shipping Season Closes in Late October 



^1^1^ C^VTyVL^^^7 ^'^^ *° ^" ^"^^'"^^'^ record over a 2-year period, otherwise copies may 



be obtained for 25c and this amount deducted from your first order. 



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