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J. M. THORBURN & CO.— CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



IRIS 



(FLEUR-DE-LIS) Ready in October and V^ovember 



Iris, the Greek name for the rainbow, was applied to this flower in allusion to the manner in which many 

 beautiful colors are blended together. Irises are of easy culture. They do best in a light, rich, sandy soil, and 

 in a sunny situation. Good drainage is important. The newer varieties of Iris Kiempferi, from Japan, are re- 

 markable for the beauty of their colors and their stateliness of habit. Some of these send up 10 or 12 flower- 

 spikes 3 feet high, each bearing 2 to 4 enormous blossoms, measuring 8 to 10 inches across, and of the most deli- 

 cate and beautiful colors, markings and combinations. These re(iuire a liberal supply of water when growing. 

 With the exception of Morea pavonia and Txiberosa, all varieties are hardy. 



SUPERB COLLECTION OF LARGE-FLOWERED JAPAN IRISES 



{Iris Kaempferi) 



We are importing from Japan a large supply of the following twenty-four newest and best of these magnifi- 

 cent Irises, which excel in size, perfection of form and richness of color, any ever shown. They come in large 

 extra-strong clumps. E^^^^ p^^^ 



Gekka-no-nami (Waves on Moonlight). Dense pure white, yellow blotches; petaloid stigmas 



creamy; 6 petals $ 



Shishi-odori (Dancing Lion). Purple, profusely stained; 3 standards same color; petaloid 



Kumoma-no-sora (Sky Amidst the Cloud). White, strongly marked sky-blue zone, mottled in 

 same shade; yellow blotches; petaloid stigmas white, margined lavender-blue; 0 petals.. 



Kumo-no-obi (Band of Cloud). Dark lavender-purple, white halo surrounding the yellow 

 blotches and radiating into strong white lines; large standards same color; petaloid stig- 

 mas white, tipped and bordered lilac; handsome flower; 3 petals 



Ho-O'jo (Ho-o Castle). Ruby crimson, primrose blotches, surrounded with white halo, radiat- 

 ing out into clear white lines; petaloid stigmas white, tipped purple; 6 petals 



Gei«sho-ui. Rich vinous purple, primrose blotches, surrounded by a white halo, which radiates 

 out into the purple petals; petaloid stigmas creamy edged and tipped purple; 6 petals... 



Manadzuru (Crane). White, yellow blotches, radiating into sky-blue feathers ; petaloid stigmas 

 violet, speckled white. This variety will at times give a creamy white flower; G petals... 



Hana-no-nishiki (Floral Embroidery). Brilliant claret-red, penciled white; petaloid stigmas 

 white, tipped purple; orange blotches; G petals 



Yomo-no-umi ( i3oundless Sea). Lavender-blue, blue halo surrounding the yellow blotches, radi- 

 ating into feathers; petaloid stigmas red-lavender; distinct and beautiful; 6 petals 



Neiran. Veined and flushed crushed raspberry, and white margined ground; orange-yellow 

 blotches, surrounded with a blue halo; petaloid stigmas lilac; standards crimson; 3 petals 



Kuma-funjin (Excited Bear). Purple, overlaid with navy-blue; 2 standards; petaloid stigmas 

 purple and blue; very large orange blotches; 6 petals 



Taiheiraku (Peace). Rich vinous purple, with conspicuous yellow blotches tipped blue, radiat- 

 ing out into purple veins an«l feathers; petaloid stigmas gray and lavender; 6 petals 



Uchiu. Cerulean-blue, yellow blotches, surrounded with white halo, radiating out into broad 

 lines; 3 thin white standards, tipped blue; petaloid stigmas white, tipped blue; 6 petals 



Shippo (Cloisonne). Rich tyrian-blue, edged purple and feathered white, yellow blotches; 

 petaloid stigmas lavender-blue and white; 6 petals 



Yezo-nishiki ( Yezo-Embroidery) . Deep rich crimson, mottled and blotched white; 3 standards 

 same color as petal ; petaloid stign)as lavender-blue; 6 petals 



Shishi-ikari. Rich broad purple petals, orange blotches; 3 large standards same color; petaloid 

 stigmas purple, stained white; very large flower; 6 petals 



Oniga-shima. Brilliant purple, blue halo surrounding the yellow blotches ; small crushed stand- 

 ards; petaloid stigmas white, suffused and tipped violet; very large flower; 6 petals 



Yedo-jiman. Royal blue; large petals; standards purple; petaloid stigmas dark violet; 3 petals 



O-torige. Light purple, with blue halo surrounding the orange blotches, radiating out into 

 feathers; claret-colored standards, tipped white; petaloid stigmas purple-blue. tipped white. 



Sbirataki (White Waterfall). Great fine white petals, primrose blotches, radiating gracefully 

 into the white; petaloid stigmas creamy, tipped white; 6 petals 



Kagaribi. Brilliant ruby, feathered white, yellow blotches; petaloid stigmas white, lipped 

 ruby; 6 petals ' 



Shimoyo-no-tsuki (Frost Moonlight). Gray, suffused lavender, yellow blotches, radiating into 

 pearl-blue feathers; standards purple, edged white; petaloid stigmas gray, tipped lavender. 



Tora-odori (Dancing Tiger). Gray, overlaid with lavender-blue, yellow blotches; petaloid 

 stigmas violet and white; 6 petals 



Tsuru-no-kegoromo (Crane's Feather). Large, pure white flowers, yellow blotches; standards 

 white; petaloid stigmas creamy; 3 petals 



Datedogu. Rich claret-red, with orange blotches surrounded with a blue halo, standards light 

 claret and white; petaloid stigmas white, bordered pale claret; very large flower 



Mixed Common Small-flowered Japan Iris, Single and Doable 



SPANISH IRIS (/m Hispanica) 



Very profitable for florists, who are planting them largely for cut-flowers. Plant in beds in the open as soon 

 as received in the autumn, and protect slightly in the winter months. In the beginning of April cover the beds 



with glass, so as to have the flowers ready for cutting in May. Each Doz 106 



Belle Chinoise. Yellow; extra $0 05 $0 25 $1 00 



Blanche Superbe. Pure white 05 25 1 00 



Chrysolora. Bright vellow 05 25 1 00 



Darling. Bright blue 05 25 1 00 



Heroine. Deep yellow 05 35 1 75 



La Candeur. Pure white 05 30 1 50 



Looise. Pale blue, slightly spotted 05 35 1 75 



Philomela. Fine pale blue 05 30 1 .^O 



Prince of Orange. Bronze and orange 05 25 1 00 



Snowball ( Blanch fleur). White 05 30 1 50 



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