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Japanese Iris (Iris Kaempferi) 



The improved forms of this beautiful flower have placed them 

 in the same rank popularly as the Hardy Phloxes and Peonies. 

 Coming into flower about the middle of June, and continuing for 

 3 to 4 weeks they fill in a period when flowers of this attractive 

 type are particularly welcome. 2 j to 3 feet. 



They succeed in almost any soil and position, but like rich soil 

 and plenty of water when they are forming their buds and develop- 

 ing their flowers. 



Six Superb Japanese Iris 



We have selected the following six varieties from a long list of 

 introductions as the most distinctive. With their rich, lustrous 

 colors and refined forms they rank high in this regal class of 

 Oriental flowers. 



Azure. Double immense flower, exquisitely waved; mauve-blue, 

 darker halo surrounding yellow blotch at base of petals. 



Bertha Hallock. Lower and upper petals nearly equal size. 

 Bright, clear purple, with distinct rays and halo of white sur- 

 rounding the golden throat, white standards tipped purple. 



Chameleon. Vinous purple, speckled and splashed gray. Six 

 petals. 



Mount Hood. Double, light blue shaded darker, bright orange 

 centre. 



Pres. Harding. Double or six petaled; heavy, thick-petaled 

 flowers produced when all other Japanese Iris are out of bloom. 

 Flowers very massive; fine light blue with darker shadings. We 

 believe this one of the best Japanese Iris grown. 



Templeton. Double light violet mottled reddish pink and 

 white; of exceedingly fine form. 



Price. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. One each of the above 6 

 varieties for $2.50. 



Standard Collection Japanese Iris 



A select collection of twelve of the most popular standard 

 varieties. 



Blue Danube. Double-blue with pure white veins, yellow 



centre; a striking variety of unusual strength. 

 Blue Jay. Six large petals aniline blue surrounded by a white 



halo. 



Gold Bound. A fine double, pure white; creamy glow at the 



gold-banded centre. 

 * Helene Von Siebold. Single. Self color. Reddish purple. 



Very large and fine blossoms. 

 Mahogany. Rich velvety crimson purple with six large rounded 



petals. 



Oriole. Double claret-red, flamed white and blue. Compact, 

 medium sized. 



Orion. Light ground, suffused throughout with crimson purple. 

 Six petals. 



Othello. Beautiful double deep purple overlaid with blue. 

 Paragon. Rich royal purple with many white veins. Six petals. 

 Pyramid. Six large, royal purple petals with a yeflow centre, 



radiating into lines. Most brilliant Iris. 

 Quakeress. Single. Broad, wavy petals of great size. Color 



dark rich blue, slightly veined. Yellow blotch is unusually 



bright. 



Victor. Silvery white traced and marbled ultra-marine blue. 

 Six petals. 



Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Set of 12 

 varieties, $3.50. 



Japanese Iris in Mixture 



20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris Sibirica 



Orientalis. Rich, violet-blue; very free and one of the best. 



June, 2 to 2 1 feet. 

 Perry's Blue. A comparatively new variety with very large, 



clear blue flowers on stout stiff stems, a vigorous free grower 



and very free-flowering, one of the best for cutting. 

 Snow Queen. A variety of great merit; forms an attractive 



plant; flowers snow white. 

 Price. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Two Superb New Iris Germanica 



A beautiful combination of royal purple and golden yellow. 

 The two varieties here described, one a golden yellow, the other 



a rich velvety purple, flowering at the same time and when planted 



together form a brilliant rich color combination. 



Gold Imperial. The best and most vigorous growing free- 

 flowering golden yellow Iris. Rich smooth chrome yellow of 

 fine form and texture with a brilliant orange beard. It has 

 been one of the most admired of the newer Iris on account of 

 its perfect form and unusually deep color. 2J to 3 ft. 



Souv. de Mme. Gaudichan. The largest, darkest and by far 

 the finest of the dark purple Irises. The falls are brilliant 

 velvety blackish purple, even the beard has a bluish cast which 

 enhances the beauty of the flower. In addition to its other 

 attractions it is also very fragrant. 2J to 3 ft. 



Price. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per dozen, or we will supply the pair, 

 one of each variety for $1.00. 



Iris Cristata (Crested Dwarf Iris) 



A tiny native species from 4 to 6 inches high with delicately 

 marked pale lilac flowers, late in May and June; fine for the rockery 

 or edge of border. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris Pallida Dalmatica 



Princess Beatrice. This is the true type of Pallida Dalmatica, 

 one of the most attractive and satisfactory all around varieties, 

 with flowers of large size; both standards and falls of a clear 

 lavender blue shading to a pale silvery blue at the base and 

 sweetly scented. 3 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 

 per 100. 



Iris Pseudacorus 



The common yellow Water Flag, suitable for marshes and 

 water courses. May and June; 4 feet. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Iris Tectorum 



This is frequently referred to as the "Roof Iris" of Japan where 

 it is grown on many thatched roofs of the cottages. A beautiful 

 species from Japan and China which, while it has proven hardy 

 as far north as Philadelphia, should be carefully protected with 

 leaves during winter; 12 inches high flowering during June. 

 Tectorum. Delicately crested flowers of a beautiful shade of 



blue. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 — Album. A rare white form. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 



NOTE — Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on the order blank 

 and on page 120. 



