J. M. THORBURN & CO.'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



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LARGE-FLOWERED JAPAN IRIS 



IRIS 



(FLEUR-DE-LIS) 



READY IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 



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 

 ill a sunny situation. Good drainage is important. The varieties of Iris Kccmpferi, from Japan, are remarkable 

 for the beauty of their colors and their stateliness of habit. Some of these send up lo or 12 flower-spikes 3 feet 

 high, each bearing 2 to 4 enormous blossoms, measuring 8 to 10 inches across. These require a liberal supply of 

 water when growing. With the exception of Morea pavonia and Tuberosa, all varieties are hardy. 



SUPERB COLLECTION OF LARGE-FLOWERED JAPAN IRIS 



{Iris Kaempferi) 



We are importing from Japan a large supply of the following twenty of the best of these ma^'nificent Irises, 

 which excel in size, perfection of form and richness of color. These are most valuable for cut-flowers and table 

 decoration — as handsome as orchids. Flowers should be cut in the early morning or after sunset. They come in 

 large clumps. The descriptions given are those furnished us by the growers in Japan. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100 



Datedog.u. Rich claret-red, orange, blue and white. 



Gekka°no-naiiii (Waves on Moonlight). Dense pure 

 white, yellow blotches. 



Shishi-odori (Dancing Lion). Purple and white. 



Kumoma-no-sora (Sky Amidst the Cloud). White, sky- 

 blue and yellow. 



Kurao-no-=obi (Band of Cloud). Purple and yellow. 



Ho-o-jo ( Ho-o-castle) . Ruby-crimson, primrose blotches. 



Hana-aoi (Hollyhock). Gray, yellow and navy-blue. 



Hana-no-nishiki' (Floral Embroidery). Brilliant claret- 

 red, penciled white, orange blotches. 



Yemo-no-umi (Boundless Sea). Gray, blue and yellow. 



Kuma^funjin (Excited Bear). Purple, overlaid with 

 navy-blue, orange blotches. 



Senjo-no-hora (Angel's Den). Vinous purple, speckled 

 gray, primrose blotches. 



Komochi-guma (Bear with young). Violet, double, bloom- 

 ing several close together at the head. 



Yezo-nishiki ( Yezo-Embroidery). Crimson and white. 



Shirataki (White Waterfall) White and primrose. 



Kagaribi. Brilliant ruby, yellow blotches. ' 



Shimoyo'no-tuski (Frost Moonlight). Gray-lavender, 

 yellow blotches. 



To'ra'Odori (Dancing Tiger). Gray, overlaid with laven- 

 der-blue, 3'ellow blotches. 



Tsuru-no-kegoromo (Crane's Feather). Large, pure 

 white flowers, yellow blotches. 



Nomiji-no-taki (Maple Waterfall). Crimson-purple, suf- 

 fused white. 



Yedo-kagami. Claret-orange, blue and red-violet. 

 Mixed Common, Small-flowered Japan Iris, Single and 

 Double. 6 cts, each, 50 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100, 



