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Spanish Iris 



/rises 



A ven- large family of bulbous and rhizomatous plants popularly 

 known as "Poor Man's Orchids." Like the orchids, their colors 

 are rich, varied and beautiful. There is much diversity in their 

 character, habits, cultural needs, etc., yet most of them are easily 

 cared for. 



Spanish Iris [Largest Bulbs) 



Of these, millions are grown yearly for cut-flower use. They are 



elegant in coloring, artistic and ver\- durable in a cut state. 



Alexander von Humboldt. Bright blue, with Doz. loo i.ooo 

 showy white blotch on lower petals So 



Belle Chinoise. Golden yellow; earliest of all. 



British Queen. Pure white, gold blotched; tall. 



Cajanus. A large, handsome, rich, clear yel- 

 low; tall 



Count of Nassau (King of the Blues). A 

 strong-growing, early blue; very good 



Excelsior. New. Light violet-blue; large flow- 

 ers with very fleshy petals with dark yellow 

 blotches 



Flora. Xew. Standards very light lavender, 

 falls white; immense and attractive flowers. . 



Gold Cup (Thunderbolt). Rich bronze-purple, 

 shaded yellow; largest and most vigorous of all 



Li'Innocence. Xew. A perfectly white variety, 

 with a narrow yellow blotch on the falls. . . . 



Louise (Perle d 'Amour). A very delicate lilac, 



at times veined lavender 12 90 7 00 



SUPERFINE MIXTURE OF FIRST-GRADE 



B'ULBS 10 70 6 00 



Various Bulbous Irises 



*Alata (Scorpion Iris). Only recommended for Each Doz. 100 

 pot culture. If potted in the early fall, will 

 flower in November to December; pale blue.. So 05 So 50 

 Anglica. Resembles the Spanish Iris, but has 

 larger flowers and blooms later; thej- have 



quite a wide range of colors. Choice mixed. 03 25 Si 50 

 Anglica, Mt. Blanc. Pure white. Splendid 



for cutting 04 35 2 25 



*Filifolia. A grand variety for forcing. Large, 



sky-blue and substantial flowers 03 25 



Florentina. White. Flowers two weeks 

 earlier than the Germanica. Can be easilj- 



forced 04 30 2 00 



"^Germanica, Choice Mixed. Desirable, hardy 



spring-flowering plants; thrive ever5-where. 08 75 5 00 

 Histroides. Light blue, with dark blue spots; 



one of the earliest and most beautiful Iris... 15 i 50 

 *Juncea. Brilliant golden yellow; very showy 



and nice for cutting; flowers are fragrant. 



This prefers a warm, dry situation; should be 



lifted after flowering and replanted 07 75 



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Various Bulbous Irises, continued 

 *Pavonia (Moraea). Peacock Iris. Pure white. Each Doz. 100 

 blotched celestial-blue; very showy; prefer- 

 able for pot culture So 03 So 25 Si so 



♦"Reticulata. If potted early, will bloom in 

 January. The flowers are rich purple and 

 gold; violet-scented. Fine for the garden. . 20 2 00 



Iris Kaempferi ( The Japanese Iris) 



(NOVEMBER) 



Very handsome, summer-flowering varieties, blooming from June 

 to August. They prefer rich, moist soil, but will thrive in any fair 

 soil. Very large flowers that will give a magnificent display. 

 10 Choice Single-flowered 'Varieties. Large clumps. 25 cts. each, 



S2.40 per doz., S15 per 100; set of 10 S2. 



Incarvillea {Hardy Gloxinia) 



Delavayi. Hardy. Beautiful, trumpet-shaped, deep Each Doz. 

 rose-carmine flowers with yellow throat; borne in 

 clusters on long stems So 15 Si 50 



Grandiflora. Beautiful pink; larger flowers than the 



preceding 20 2 00 



IxiaS {Corn Lilies) 



Graceful plants, bearing on wiry stems a beautiful variety of blos- 

 soms in many shades of pink, red and yellow. Nice for pot culture. 

 Large -flowering. Best Mixtures. 15 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, 



Ss per 1,000. 



Lily -of -the- Valley 



(NOVEMBER) 



For forcing, plant about twelve pips in a 6-inch pot, keeping the 

 crowns above the soil; place in a temperature of about 80 degrees, 

 covering the pots with moss; keep them moist continually. They 

 should flower in 3 or 4 weeks from time of planting. For the garden 

 we have the clumps as well as the pips. They should be planted in 

 masses, in partially shaded and moist locations. Plant the single pips 

 4 inches apart; they will increase rapidly and form one mass. 

 Perfection Brand, Extra Select Early Forcing. Strong pips. 



Bundle of 25 pips. 75 cts., $2 per 100. S18 per 1,000; cold-storage 



pips, S2.50 per TOO, S20 per i.ooo. 

 Large, Strong Clumps. For planting outdoors. 30 cts. each, 



S3 per doz., S20 per 100. 



Lily-of-the-V alley 



