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



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IRIS (FLEUR-DE-LIS) 



READY IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 



Iris, the (ireek name tor the rainbow, was appHed 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, (iood drainage is important. The varieties of Iris KcBmpferi, 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 ^ 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 furnished us by the growers in Japan. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100. Transportation charges extra. 



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

 Hana-aoi (Hollyhock). Gray, 3'ellow and nav^y-blue. 

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

 blotches. 



Kakujakuro. Blue and purple, feathered white; yel- 

 low blotches. 



Kimi-no-megumi. Gray, feathered and penciled 



violet, with yellow blotches. 

 Koki-no-iro. Red-purple, suffused blue; orange 



blotches. 



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



blooming several close together at head. 

 Kuma-fungin (Excited Bear). Purple and blue, with 



large orange blotches. 

 Kumo-no-uye. Purple, with a sky-blue halo sur- 

 rounding the primrose blotches; very double. 

 Manadzuru (Crane). W'hite, with yellow blotches. 



radiating sky-blue. This variety will at times give 



a creamy white flower. 

 Osho-kun. Intense tyrian blue; yellow blotches. 

 O-torige. Light purple, with blue halo surrounding 



the orange blotches, claret standards, tipped white. 

 Oyodo. Immense, violet-blue petals, large standards. 

 Shiga-no-uranami. Red-lavender, with white halo 



surrounding yellow blotches. 

 Shippo fCloissone). Rich tyrian-blue, edged purple 



and feathered white; yellow blotches. 

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



white flowers, vellow blotches. 



Uji-no-hotaru 



blotches. 

 Tedo-jiman. Royal-blue 

 purple. 



Purple and sky-blue, with orange 

 large petals; standards 



LARGE-FLOWERED JAPAN IRIS 



SPANISH IRIS {Iris Hispanica) 



If wanted by mail, addbS cts. per doz. or 30 cts. per 100 for postage 



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

 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. -^^^ 



Belle Chinoise. Yellow; extra 3 for 10 cts.. .So 20 So 90 



Blanche Superbe. Pure white 3 for 10 cts... 20 90 



British Queen. Large; pure white 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



Chrysolora. Bright yellow 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



DarUng. Bright blue 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



Gold of California. Beautiful deep golden 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



Helena. Pale blue, shaded lilac 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



Louise. Pale blue, slightly spotted 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



Prince of Orange. Bronze and orange 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



Reconnaissance. Bronze and orange , 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



Thunderbolt. Velvety dark bronze; large flower 3 for 10 cts.. . 20 90 



Superfine Mixed per 1,000, S3, 2 for 5 cts... 15 60 



