J. M. THORBURN 8c CO.'S CATALOGUE OF BULBS 



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LARGE-FLOWiiRED 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, sand}' soil, and 

 in a sunny situation. Good drainage is important. The varieties of Iris KcEmpferi, 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) READY IN NOVEMBER 



We are importing from Japan a large supply of the following eighteen of the best of these magnificent 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 flemished us by the growers in Japan. 



Datedogu. Rich claret-red, orange, blue and white. 



Gekka-no-nami (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. 



Kuma-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. 



Yomo^no^umi (Boundless Sea). Gray, blue and yellow. 



Senjo-no^bora (Angel's Den). Vinous purple, spreckled 

 gray, primrose blotches. 



Sbirat'aki (White Waterfall). White and primrose. 



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



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

 ing several close together at the head. 

 Sbicbiukwa. Ruby-crimson, with white halo and prim- 

 rose blotches. 

 Kagaribi. Brilliant ruby, yellow blotches. 

 Sbimoyo-no-tuski (Frost Moonlight). Gray-lavender, 



yellow blotches. 

 Shippo (Cloisonne). Rich tyrian-blue, edged purple 



and feathered white ; yellow blotches. 

 Taiheiraka ( Peace). Rich purple, yellow blotches, tip- 

 ped blue. 



Tora-odori (Dancing Tiger). Gray, overlaid with laven- 

 der-blue, N'ellovv blotches. 



Mixed Common, Small-flowered Japan Iris. Single and 

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



