502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 



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German Iris 



(Iris Germanica) 



Beautiful for Hardy 

 Borders 



Few flowers get along with less 

 care. They are perfectly hardy, mak- 

 ing great sho\^T clumps of sturdy yet 

 graceful flowers, decorative in the 

 border, and fine for cutting. We offer 

 6 tested varieties — extra-strong, field- 

 grown roots. Plant them about 12 

 inches apart, preferably in a dry, 

 sunny location and barely cover with 

 soil. 



POSTAGE. If wanted by parcel 

 post, add 7c each; 15c per doz. 

 Atropurpurea. Blooms early; rich 

 deep royal purple. 20c each; S2.00 

 per doz. 



Florentina Alba. Blooms early; pure 

 glistening white. 20c each; 82.00 

 per doz. 



Loreley. Falls deep sea-blue; stand- 

 ards creamy yellow — a delightful 

 combination of color. 2.5c each; 

 S2..50 per doz. 

 Queen of May. Pure, clear rose-pink. 

 One of the best pink German Iris. 

 2.5c each; .S2.50 per doz. 

 Pallida Dalmatica. Deep lavender 

 standards; lighter falls; very large 

 flowers. 25c each; S2.50 per doz. 

 Sherwin-Wright. Deep golden yellow. 

 Fine for massing or in mixed bor- 

 ders. 25c each; 82.50 per doz. 

 COLLECTION of two of each of the 

 above 6 fine German Iris, S2.00 post- 

 paid. 



Japanese Iris (Iris Kaempferi) 



These are the largest and most stately of the Iris family. They prefer rather moist spots, 

 but will thrive anyv.-here if given plenty of water just before and during the blooming season 

 which comes in late June. Plant 12 inches apart and cover the roots with about 2 inches of soil. 



POSTAGE. If wanted by parcel post, add 7c each; 1.5c per doz. 

 Azure. Double. Immense, mauve-blue flowers, with darker halo surrounding the yellow blotch 



at base of petals. 40c each; S4.50 per doz. 

 Indo. Single. Broad wav\- petals of great size; color dark rich blue, with unusually bright 



yellow central blotch. 35c each; S4.00 per doz. 

 Kuro-Kumo. Double. Royal purple, overlaid dark blue, with yellow blotches. 40c each; .$4.50 



per doz. 



La Favorita. Double. Pure white, veined blue with rich purple center. Very large flower. 



40c each; .S4.50 per doz. 

 Mount Hood. Double. Light azure-blue, shaded dark blue with bright orange center. 35c each; 



S4.00 per doz. 



COLLECTION of one of each of the above 5 Japanese Irises, .S1.75 postpaid. 



Spanish Iris (Iris Hispanica) 



A highly-prized bulbous Iris that makes excellent material for cutting. Plant in groups, in 

 good soil and sheltered location. Finest mixed, 10c each; SI. 00 per doz.; ST. 00 per 100. 



Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis) 



Perfectly hardy and a favorite in gardens for many years. Plants grow 1^ to 2 feet high 

 and bear long, graceful racemes of beautiful pink, heart-shaped flowers. Blooms in early Spring 

 and does well in partial shade. Strong clumps, 50c each; S5.00 per doz. 



