BODDINGTONS ' ^A44u£iPl/ BULBS 



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SPANISH IRIS (/m Hispanica) 



The true value of the Spanish Iris appears to have been overlooked in this 

 country. The great diversity of color and their being etiually adapted for forc- 

 ing for winter blooming and for massing in beds for spring flowering make 

 them one of the most useful bulbs to plant. 



Alexander von Humboldt. Dark I British Queen. Large white: very 



lilue. ! fine. 



Belle Chinoise. Pure yellow. Cajanus. Beautiful deep golden 



yellow. 

 Chrysolora. Pale yellow. 

 Darling. Blue; very fine; early. 



Doz. 100 i.ooo 



Large selected bulbs in above eight named varieties $o 25 Si 25 Sio 00 



Boddington's choicest mixed, all colors 15 75 6 00 



Blanche Superbe. Pure white. 

 Blanche Fleur. White, witli pale 

 center. 



GERMAN IRIS 



The true " Fleur-de-Lis," the national flower of France, and one of the 

 most desirable early spring-flowering jilants. They are perfectly liardy, grow 

 and bloom lu.\uriantly, especially if planted near the edges of ponds or moist 

 grounds, or if plentifully supplied with water, producing large, fragrant, orchid- 

 like flowers of e.xquisite colors. Named in the following eight varieties : 



Africa. Dark blue. 

 Dr. Glook. Yellow. 

 Helen. Blue. 

 Henriette. Yellow. 

 Mme. Chereau. Pearly white, dain 



tily edged lavender. 

 15 cts. each. SI. 50 per doz., $10 per 100 



Spectabilis. An early and free va- 

 riety ; deep blue. 

 Stella. Light blue. 

 Velveteen. Light yellow, lower 

 petals purple-black. 



Collection of 8 varieties for $1 



MOURNING IRIS (Ms Susiana) 



In that wonderful combination of form and coloring of the rare sweet 

 flower we call the Iris (eye of heaven) there is none so peculiarly beautiful as 

 Susiana. It stands out in its own right as the grandest of all species. The 

 groundwork of the flower is silvery gray, .so mottled and veined and lined 



with dark choco- 



Spanish Iris 



late and black as 

 to leave one under 



the impression that it is only a silver lining showing througli. It is hardy 

 with slight protection in winter, blooming early in spring. No description can 

 do it justice. 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. 



MISCELLANEOUS IRISES 



Alata (Scorpion Iris). About i foot high, with broad leaves. The Do/. 100 

 flowers are very large (.1 to 6 inches across), of lilac-blue, with 

 blotches of Ijright vcllnw si)utte(l with a darker shade. It com- 

 mences to bloom ill ( )( t()l)c r, ])riiclu( ing a second crop of flowers 

 in December if the weatlicr lie not loo severe. .Admirably adapted 

 for pot culture $1 50 $10 ix) 



Florentina. Very beautiful pure white, slightly shaded with blue 



and with a yellow beard; deliciously viokt-scented 50 3 00 



Histrioides. Large, bright bkie flowers, dark spots; fine for forc- 

 ing; very hardy 2 00 12 00 



Pavonia (Peacock Iris). Pure white with a bright blue spot on 



each petal. Fine for pots or garden culture. 1 foot 75 5 ix) 



Sibirica. A deep blue, slender-growing Iris. The most hardy Iris 



for our severe climate 60 3 y) 



Sibirica alba. A white variety of above 75 4 50 



Sibirica atropurpurea. Deep purple 60 3 50 



Culture of Irises. — The conuuon varieties of Iris are well-known favorites 

 of till' border, and tlie whole family deserves attention for tlieir e.vcellent facult>- 

 of taking care of tliemselves if jiroperly planted in the (irst inslaiu-e. The tuber 

 ous or bulbous-rooted kinds do not re<niire a rich soil ; a sandy loam suits them 

 well and they thrive in peat. Several of the most beautiful varieties should be 

 .grown in jiots in frames, or in a cool greenhouse. AW the varieties can be planted 

 out ill chimps in front of a shrubbery or herbaceous border, wlu're they may be 

 seen to advantage, or in the jiaslure and woodlands. The crown of the bulb 

 must not be more than 3 inclu's below the surface. 



Qerman Iris 



We recommend the Japan and German Irises for 

 naturalizing and acclimatizing 



