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CARL PURDY, UKIAH, CALIFORNIA 
Ornamental Seeded Irises 
*Iris fcetidissima, or Gladwyn, has fine evergreen foliage. The flowers are not pretty, 
but in the late fall the seed-pods open out to show rows of scarlet seeds of much beauty. 
They are much prized as winter decorations. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
Ripe seed-pods of this plant can be supplied at 25 cts. each. They are everlasting 
and make beautiful decorations; much in demand. The)' will be shipped with stems 
a foot or so long. 
Iris susiana 
Iris susiana is an Iris with a sort of cushion-like bulb and a stout stem a foot or 
so high, with an immense, wonderfully colored flower. I find it does well in a gritty 
open soil if dried off in summer. My own crop is in early fall or winter. 20 cts. each. 
Various Species of Iris 
Iris Pseudacorus is a water-loving, strong-growing species which bears bright yellow 
flowers on long stems; admirable for the waterside. The only sort that will grow right 
in water. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 
Iris ochroleuca is the Oriental Iris, a strong- growing form with leaves standing up 
several feet high and fine, cream-colored flowers on a still taller stem. It thrives in dry 
ground but still better near water. 25 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
Californian Irises can be found in my Californian Bulb Catalogue. Ask for a copy. 
IRIS COLLECTIONS: After each section I have made special offers for that section. 
These are exceptionally good. 
GENERAL COLLECTION: My collection contains 163 varieties. I will send one plant 
each of 150 varieties in strong plants, carefully labeled and including the finest, for $30. 
100 varieties, my selection, for $15; 25 varieties, representing the various classes and all 
good, for $3. 
QUANTITIES: I will make prices in quantity either of one sort or in collections. Apply. 
Japanese Irises 
Japanese Irises are gloriously beautiful plants worth much trouble for success. At 
their best the stiff stems are 4 feet in height, the brilliant flowers 6 inches or more across, 
the foliage bold and striking. The colors are delicate and the texture of the flowers 
like silk. ' Plants can be set out from August to March. Where plenty of water is avail- 
able, September planting is the best. They do well on the edge of ponds, running steams 
or ditches, and will grow under water. Heavy feeding and plenty of water are necessary. 
On dry hills plant in rows 3^ feet across and a foot apart in the row; the plants 
about 3 inches above the trough between the rows, (live a dressing of nitrate of soda 
and bone meal when planting. Mulch with manure in spring. The ground should be 
kept well cultivated, and do not allow it to become hard or baked. The plants will 
grow in almost any soil, if it is made fairly rich, and 
the roots supplied with moisture during the summer. 
A garden cannot have too many of these splendid 
flowers; each year the clumps increase in size and 
become more valuable. 
Gold Bound. Pure white. 
La Favorite. Large white, veined blue. 
Mahogany. Dark red, shaded maroon. 
Mt. Hood. Light blue, shaded darker. 
Oriole. Rich plum-color. 
Pyramid. Lilac-blue, veined, with white center. 
Templeton. Light violet, mottled reddish pink 
and white. 
Victor. White, veined violet-purple; center 
purple-violet. 
Apollo. Pure white, pink center. 
H. von Sieboldt. Reddish, veined white. 
Lavender Queen. Fine lavender. 
Ondine. White, shaded light blue at center. 
Toledo. White, purple center. 
Topaz. Reddish amaranth. 
All Japanese Irises at 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. Mixed 
Japanese Irises Japanese Irises at 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
