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JAPANESE IRIS 



{Iris Kcsmpferi) 



The Japanese Iris is the most showy and strikingly beautiful of all 

 the large family of Iris ; and very few flowers, the orchid not being 

 excepted, surpass this unique flower in size, gorgeousness and 

 variety of color, which ranges from snow-white to the deepest purple, 

 striped, variegated and multicolored in the greatest profusion of 

 coloring. 



The collections which we offer below are American-grown, thor- 

 oughly acclimated and hardy and true to color and name, which is 

 rarely evident in the imported Japanese stock. 



The plants we offer are furnished with four or five shoots, and all 

 will flower the first season after planting, guaranteeing an immedi- 

 ate and showy effect. Delivery can be made now or any time desired. 

 Early fall planting is recommended, however, as it gives the plants 

 an opportunity to get established before the severe weather sets in. 



The Japan Iris will succeed anywhere in a good rich soil, though a 

 moist position is preferable. 



DOUBLE JAPANESE IRIS 



Crystal. Pale violet, slightly veined white. 



General Kuroki. Pure white ; very fine. 



Gold Bound. Pure white ; one of the best. 



Mount Hood. One of the finest blues. 



Mount Fell. Silvery white, veined violet, violet center. 



Oriole. Magnificent crimson with golden center. 



Princess Clothilde. White, veined lightly pink, center light violet. 

 Pyramid. Lilac-blue, veined with white center on each petal. 

 Robert Craig. French-gray, veined violet. 

 Victor, White, veined violet-purple. 



The above collection of 10 varieties for SI ; 3 collections for S2.60. 

 Price of any of the above varieties, 15 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $10 

 per ICQ. 



SINGLE JAPANESE IRIS 



Apple Blossom. White, spotted with light pink. 



Briede. Reddish violet, veined white. 



Neptune. Light pink, shaded violet, deep pink center. 



Iris pallida Dalmatica. 



Qerman Iris ( Type) 



Iris Esempferi (Type) 



Norane. Fine violet, with gray vein-marks darker toward the center. 

 Tortoise. Magenta, flaked and dotted with white. 



The above collection of 6 varieties for 50 cts. 

 Price of any of the above varieties, 15 cts. each, $1,50 per doz., $10 per 100 



GERMAN IRIS {Iris Germanka) 



The true "Fleur-de-Lis," the national flower of France, and one of the most 

 desirable early spring-flowering plants. They are perfectly hardy, grow and 

 bloom luxuriantly, especiallj' if planted near the edges of ponds or low, moist 

 grounds, or if plentifully supplied with water, producing large, fragrant, orchid- 

 like flowers of exquisite colors. 



This is the grandest of all the German Irises. 

 Deep, clear lavender ; very large ; flowers 

 sweet-scented. This Iris should be planted largely where cut-flowers are in 

 demand, as it is certainly tlie best of its class. A grand variety for massing in 

 borders. It is superb. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 

 Africa. Dark blue. Henriette. Yellow. 



Belmont. Light yellow ; dwarf. Mme. Chereau. Pearly white, dain- 



Dr. Glook. Yellow. tily edged lavender. 



Fragrans. White, falls penciled blue. Leopold. Yellow; velvet anthers. 

 Gypsy Queen. Light bronze, falls Spectabilis. Early and free ; blue, 

 purplish red. Stella. Light blue. 



10 Cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. Collection of 10 varieties for 76 cts. 

 Culture of Irises 



The Iris is a well-known favorite of the border, and all the members of the family 

 deserve attention for their excellent faculty of taking care of themselves if 

 properly planted in the first instance. The tuberous or bulbous- rooted kinds do 

 not require a rich soil ; a sandy loam suits them well, and they thrive in peat. 

 Several of the most beautiful varieties should be grown in pots in frame, or in a 

 cool greenhouse. All the varieties can be planted out in clumps in front of a 

 shrubbery or herbaceous border, where they may be seen to advantage, or in 

 the pasture and woodlands. The crown of the bulb must not be more than 3 

 inches below the surface. 



