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BULBOUS IRIS 



Unlike most sorts, these come in bulb form, just like tulips, and should be 

 planted and cared for in the same way; and while all the varieties offered have 

 claims on the attention of amateurs, the Spanish sorts are particularly desir- 

 able, both for garden decoration and for cutting, and it is doubtful if any 

 other bulbous plants give more generous returns. 



SPANISH IRIS (Iris Hispanic). 



These have appropriately been called " the Orchids of the Hardy Flower 

 Garden," some of the choicest orchids being their only rivals, and even they 

 can hardly be said to exceed them in richness, variety and beauty. When cut 

 they last in good condition for a week or more. They are of the simplest cul- 

 ture, succeeding in almost any soil or position. The bulbs should be planted 2 

 to 3 inches deep and 6 inches apart, early enough in the autumn to allow them 

 to make some growth before hard frost comes. For best effect they should be 

 planted in beds or groups of 25 to 100 or more bulbs — the larger the number 

 the finer the effect. They grow from 18 to 24 inches high, and 

 bloom from the end of May on through June, and the bulbs may ;f 



either be lifted or allowed to remain, giving good results for a num- 

 ber of years. 



We offer the following select sorts : ,' ■ 



Belle Chinoise. Rich buttercup-yellow. 

 British Queen. The finest pure white. 

 CajantlS. Clear primrose-yellow. 



Chrysolora. Clear canary-yellow. ; 



Darling. Fine deep blue, shaded violet. 

 Hercules. Rich pansy-violet and bronze. 

 King Of the Blues. Rich dark blue, shaded lighter. 

 La Tendresse. Soft creamy-white. 

 Leander. Dark sunflower-yellow. 

 Louise. Pale pearl-blue; exquisite. 

 Reconnaissance. Rich dark bronze. 

 Solfaterre. Rich deep blue. 



Price. Any of the above, 20cts. per doz.; $1.00 per 100; $7.50 per 100. 

 Mixed Spanish Iris. 15 cts. per doz.; 75 cts. per 100; $5.00 per 1000. 



Collections of Spanish Iris. 



6 each of above 12 named sorts, 72 bulbs $1 



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Spanish Ikis 



00 ENGLISH IRIS (I. Anglica). 



1 50 Somewhat like the Spanish Iris, but with heavier foliage and 



2 50 larger flowers and coming into bloom two weeks later. They 

 4 00 have quite a range of color, with rich purple, blue and lilac 



predominating; grows 18 to 20 inches high; perfectly hardy. 



Mont Blanc. Pure white. 30 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100. 



Finest Mixed. All colors. 25 cts. per doz.; $1.50 per 100; 

 $12.00 per 1000. 



IRIS RETICULATA. 



(Netted Bulbous Iris.) 



One of the prettiest and sweetest of spring flowers, coming 

 into bloom before the Crocus, It is absolutely hardy and 

 will grow almost anywhere. The flowers are royal 

 purple and gold, and are borne freely on stems about 

 4 inches high, followed by grassy-like leaves 1 foot in 

 height. It does beautifully indoors, six or more bulbs 

 in a pan or pot, making an exquisite display in mid- 

 winter. 15 cts. each; $1. 50 per doz.; $10.00per 100. 



Iris Susiana (Mourning Iris) 



PEACOCK IRIS (I.Pavonia). 



An exquisite small bulbous variety; flowers pure white, 

 with a blue triangle on each petal; 1 foot. 30 cts. per 

 doz.; $1.75 per 100. 



MOURNING IRIS (I. Susiana). 



that wonderful combination of form and coloring of the 

 are sweet flower we call the Iris (the eye of heaven) there 

 none so peculiarly beautiful as Susiana. It stands out in its 

 own right as the grandest of all species. The groundwork of 

 e flower is silvery-gray, so mottled and veined and lined with 

 chocolate and black as to leave one under the impression that it 

 ly a silver lining showing through. It is perfectly hardy without the 

 ghtest protection, blooming eariy in spring. No description can do it jus- 

 It must be seen to be appreciated. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



NOTE. — All Bulbs, Roots and Plants are forwarded by Express, purchaser paying charges. If wanted by Parcel Post add 10 per cent. 

 Co value of order for postage to points east of the Mississippi River, and 20 per cent, to points west of the Mississippi River. 



