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Bearded Iris — Iris germanica 



The following varieties are the most magnificent newer acquisitions ob- 

 tained up to the present time. Their colorings and form are superb. They 

 represent the giants of the family both in size of individual flowers and habit 

 of growth. 



Ambassadeur. One of the finest. The stout stems bear flowers of largest 

 size, magnificent form, and unique coloring. Standards, deep lavender 

 suffused with bronze; falls, maroon with purplish cast. 2\ ft. 



Ann Page. A superb, tall growing variety, 4 feet high, with masses of clear 

 lavender-blue flowers with large well rounded petals. 



Citronella. A most handsome, rugged, free flowering, brilliant, late yellow 

 with falls beautifully veined and mottled Vandyke-red. 3 ft. 



Imperator. A fine large red-toned Iris that makes a striking effect, maroon- 

 crimson falls. Standards, bronzy violet red. Tall, free, and effective. 3j ft. 



Lent A. Williamson. Exceptionally large flowers on tall strong stems. 

 Standards, bright Lobelia-blue, shot fawn at the edge; falls, rich velvety 

 purple, suffused blue at the edge; bright golden yellow beard. 2\ ft. 



Lord of June. One of the best; massive flowers of perfect form. Stand- 

 ards, pale lavender-blue; falls, deep aniline-blue. 3 ft. 



Queen Caterina. This superb variety is one of the handsomest of all 

 Iris. A giant in size of flowers as well as in habit of growth, attaining a 

 height of fully 4 feet. The color is an exquisite shade of pure lavender- 

 blue, being uniform in both standards and falls. 



Shekinah. A delightful shade of pale yellow with amber shadings. A tall, 

 handsome, conspicuous variety of very uncommon color. 2\ ft. 



Suzanne Autissier. Individual flowers of heavy texture and spikes of 

 enormous size. Falls, reddish purple; standards, light violet-blue. A very 

 profuse bloomer growing 4 feet high. 



Yolande. Large massive flowers of splendid form. A strong upright grower 

 and remarkably free. Falls, rich deep blue; standards, violet-blue. 3? ft. 

 Any of the above io Bearded Iris: 

 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

 The set of 10 varieties, one each, for $3.00. 



Choice Garden Varieties 



Archeveque. Standards, a rich shade of reddish purple; falls, 

 dark velvety purple; very free. 2 ft. 



Edouard Michel. One of the finest with flowers of large size, 

 beautifully poised on stems 3 feet high. The standards are 

 broad and frilled, of a distinct shade of reddish violet, the falls 

 are slightly deeper in color. 



Her Majesty. Standards and falls bright mauve. \\ ft. 



Honorabilis. Golden yellow standards and rich mahogany- 

 brown falls. 



Isoline. Standards, vinaceous-lilac suffused with bronze; falls, 

 light purple overlaid with bronze; base of petals, yellow with 

 brown reticulations; golden yellow beard; height, 2\ feet. 



Lohengrin. Foliage and flowers of gigantic size, with petals 

 2 inches wide, of a deep violet-mauve. 2J ft. 



Loreley. Perfect-shaped flowers. Falls of a deep ultramarine- 

 blue, more or less veined with creamy white and bordered 

 sulphur-yellow, making a beautiful contrast. 2j ft. 



Mme. Chereau. Standards and falls pure white, daintily 

 edged with light blue. 2\ ft. 



Parisiana. Standards, Chinese-violet shot with white at center; 

 falls, white reticulated and spotted with Chinese-violet at edges; 

 very free; height 2\ ft. 



Red Riding Hood. Falls, reddish purple with white reticulation 

 at base; standards, soft rosy purple. 2\ ft. 



Rembrandt. Standards, light lavender-blue; falls, of a deeper 

 blue. Early flowering. 2 ft. 



Sherwin-Wright. Flowers most profusely. A rich golden 

 yellow without markings or shadings. The best and showiest 

 yellow for mass planting. 2 ft. 



Any of these: 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Set of the 12, one each, for $2.00. 

 Mixed Varieties. $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



3 germanica 



Two Superb New 

 Iris germanica 



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

 other a rich velvety purple, bloom at the same time and 

 when planted together form a brilliant rich color combi- 

 nation. 



Gold Imperial. The best and most vigorous growing, 



free-flowering, golden yellow Iris. 2\ to 3 ft. 

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

 by far the finest of the dark purple Irises. 2\ to 3 ft. 

 Either variety: 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 

 One of each for 60c. 



Iris pallida dalmatica 



Princess Beatrice. This is the true type of pallida dalmatica 

 and still one of the most attractive and satisfactory all-round 

 varieties with flowers of large size. The standards and falls are 

 clear lavender-blue shading to a pale silvery blue at the base. 

 It is of strong vigorous growth over three feet high with unusual- 

 ly heavy glaucous foliage. Sweet scented. 20c each; $2.00 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Pallida dalmatica foliis variegatis. This beautiful variety 

 is conspicuous on account of its striking variegated foliage which 

 is glaucous green with broad bands of creamy yellow, every leaf 

 being well marked. It is of free growth, attains a height of 2 

 feet, and is very attractive even when not in flower. The blooms 

 are of a clear lavender-blue. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Iris pseudacorus 



The common yellow Water Flag, suitable fur marshes and water 

 courses. May and June; 4 feet. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. ; $20.00 

 per 100. 



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