Iris sermanlca 



Iris germanica 



Ten Select Exhibition Varieties 



AmbaBsadenr. One of the finest. The stout stems 

 bear flowers of largest size, magnificent form, and 

 unique coloring. Standards deep lavender suffused 

 with bronze; falls maroon with purplish cast. 2% ft. 



Ann Fag'e. A superb variety growing 4 feet high. 

 Bears masses of clear lavender-blue flowers with 

 well-rounded petals. 



Cltronella. A most handsome, rugged, brilliant, free- 

 flowering, late yellow with falls beautifully veined 

 and mottled Vandyke red. 3 ft. 



Gold Imperial. The best and most vigorous-growing 

 free-flowering golden yellow Iris. Rich smooth 

 chrome yellow of fine form and texture with a bril- 

 liant orange beard. It has been one of the most 

 admired of the newer Iris on account of its perfect 

 form and unusually deep color. 2% ft. 



Iient A. Williamson. Exceptionally large fiowers on 

 tall strong stems. Standards, bright Lobelia blue 

 shot fawn at the edge; falls, rich velvety purple 

 suffused blue at the edge; bright golden yellow beard. 

 3 ft 



Ziord of June. One of the best. Massive flowers of 

 perfect form. Standards, pale lavender-blue; falls, 

 deep aniline blue. 4 ft. 



Queen Caterlna. This superb variety is one of the 

 handsomest of all Iris. A giant in size of flowers as 

 well as in habit of growth attaining a height of 

 fully four feet. The color is an exquisite shade of 

 pure lavender-blue; the color being uniform in both 

 standards and falls. 



Shekinali. A delightful shade of pale yellow with 

 amber shadings. A tall-growing, handsome, con- 

 spicuous variety of very unusual color. 3 ft. 



Souv. de Ume. Gandlcban. The largest, darkest, and 

 by far the finest of the dark purple Iris. The falls 

 are brilliant velvety blackish purple and even the 

 beard has a bluish cast which enhances the beauty of 

 the flower. In addition to its other attractions it la 

 also very fragrant. 2% ft. 



Suzanne Antissier. Individual flowers of heavy tex- 

 ture and spikes of enormous size. Falls, reddish 

 purple; standards, light violet-blue; very free. 4 ft. 



Any of the above Exhibition Varities: 

 $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Hardy Perennial Plants wholesale list 



Iris germanica 



Twelve Choice Garden Varieties 



Archeveque. Standards a rich shade of reddish pur- 

 ple; dark velvety purple falls. Very free. 2 ft. 

 £donard Michel. One of the finest; flowers of large 

 size, beautifully ijoised on 3 feet high stems. The 

 standards are broad and frilled, of a distinct shade 

 of reddish violet, the falls slightly deeper in color. 

 Her Majesty. Standards and falls bright mauve. 

 IV2 ft. 



Houorabilis. Golden yellow standards, rich mahogany 



brown falls. 18 inches. 

 Isoline. Standards, vinaceous-lllac suffused with 

 bronze; falls, light purple overlaid with bronze; 

 base of petals yellow with brown reticulations; 

 golden yellow beard; height 2y2 ft. 

 Lohengrin. Foliage and flowers of gigantic size with 

 petals 2 inches wide. Deep violet-mauve. 2% ft. 

 IiOretey. Perfect-shaped flowers, standards and falls 

 of a deep ultramarine blue, more or less veined witli 

 creamy white and bordered sulphur yellow, making 

 a beautiful contrast. 2% ft. 

 Mme. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white, dain- 

 tily edged with light blue. 2V2 ft. 

 Farisiaua. Standards, Chinese violet shot with white 

 at center; falls, white reticulated and spotted with 

 Chinese violet at edges; very free; lieiglit 30 inches. 

 Bed Biding Hood. Falls, reddish purple with white 

 reticulation at base; standards, soft rosy purple. 

 2V2 ft. 



Bembrandt. Light lavender standards; deep lavender- 

 blue talis. 2 tt. 



Sherwin-Wright. Rich golden yellow flowers witliout 

 markings. The best and showiest yellow for mass 

 planting. Blooms most profusely. 2 ft. 



Any of the above 12 varieties: 

 $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 

 Choice Mixed G-erman Iris, 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100; 

 $45.00 per 1000. 



Iris pallida dalmatica, Princess Beatrice 



Sweet-scented flowers of large size. Both standards 

 and falls of a clear lavender-blue shading to a pale 

 silvery blue at the base. It is of strong vigorous 

 growth over t^iree feet high with unusually heavy 

 glaucous foliage. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Iris pallida dalmatica foliis variegata 



This beautiful variety is conspicuous on account of 

 its striking variegated foliage which is glaucous green 

 with broad bands of creamy yellow, every leaf being 

 well marked. It is of free growth, attains a height 

 of 2 feet, and is very attractive even when not in 

 flower. The blooms are of clear lavender-blue, the same 

 as its parent. 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Iris pumila hybrida 



Among the earliest flowering and very showy, grow- 

 ing from 10 to 12 inches high. 



Cyanea. Rich royal purple with blackish shadings. 

 Excelsa. Pale lemon yellow. 

 Schneekuppe. Pure white. 



Any of the above: $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Iris sibirica, Perry's Blue 



A comparatively new variety with very large, clear 

 blue flowers on stout stifC stems. A vigorous, free 

 grower and very free flowering. One of the best for 

 cutting. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Iris tectorum 



This is frequently referred to as the "Roof Iris" 

 of Japan where it is grown on many thatched roofs 

 of the cottages. A beautiful species from Japan and 

 China with delicately crested blue flowers. While it has 

 proven hardy as far north as Philadelphia, it should 

 be carefully protected with a good covering of leaves 

 during winter; 12 inches high, flowering during June. 

 $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



— album. A white-flowered form of the above. $2.50 

 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Various Types of Iris 



Per doz. Per 100 



Cristata. (Crested Dwarf Iris) $1 50 $10 00 



Psendacoms 1 50 10 00 



Sibirica orlentalis 1 50 10 00 



Snow Queen 1 50 10 00 



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