C. C. Morse & Co. 
BULBS 
San Francisco, Cal. 
Iris 
i — Fleur=de=Lis 
Ins are very easy to grow, especially those with creeping root-stocks— which are the German 
Iris, the Flag Iris, Susiana Mourning Iris, Gigantea Iris, and Japanese Iris. (This latter must have plen- 
ty of moisture.) And they are beautiful — as pretty as an orchid. Iris flower at all seasons. The 
German very early, with the Flags, then Susiana, Spanish, English, and finally Japanese — during all 
Spring and Summer. We ask your attention to ou list of new and splendid German Iris below." We 
offer improved sorts. 
The bulbs should be planted 2 or 3 inches deep and 6 inches apart, and for the best effect should be in 
beds or groups of twenty-five to one hundred or morebulbs. The greater the number the finer the effect. 
Set the Iris with root-stocks at least 3 inches apart in 12-inch rows. A mulching of coarse manure or 
straw will facilitate the production of fine long stems and large blossoms. 
German Iris 
(Weight, 2 lbs. per doz.) 
Roots are ready in November. 
These come from creeping root-stocks, which blossom every year. The older German Iris are 
commonly called "Flags" and are much prized for their delicate shadings, fine colors and early flowers. 
Grow 2 to 3 feet tall. Plant 3 inches deep and 12 inches apart and do not move. The new varieties grow 
as high as 4 feet and have very handsome flowers with petals of graceful shape. „ 
Each Per Doz. 
Aurea: a fine golden yellow $ .20 $1.50 
Bouquet Royal: light yellow standards, falls white 13 1.25 
Darius: standards light yellow, falls purple veined yellow and white 13 1.25 
Gloire de Hillegom: beautiful clear light blue, tall and stately (a Pallida hybrid) 20 1.50 
Grachus: crimson reticulated white, very fine 20 1.50 
Innocenza: ivory white , 13 1.25 
Kharput: purple, standards blue, a fine dark sort 13 1.25 
Madam Chereau: white, elegantly frilled azure blue at the edges. Tall and fine 13 1.25 
Maori King - : rich golden yellow standards, falls velvety crimson margined gold 15 1.50 
Powhatan: very fine reddish mauve, falls purplish 15 1.50 
Queen of May: a hybrid from the beautiful large Pallida Iris; a soft rosy pink color 25 2.50 
Zanardelli: a fine bright blue Pallida Iris. This gives a new color to this fine type 25 2.50 
Mixtures of all the above varieties and many others not listed separately ... .81.25 per doz.; $8.75 per 100 
New Dutch Iris 
(Weight, % lb. per doz.; 4 lbs. per 100.) 
A wonderful new strain of these most popular and beautiful flowers. 
They resemble a much enlarged and improved Spanish Iris, and as they 
flower very early they will become exceedingly popular with Cali- 
fornians. 
This newest sort should be in every garden. Grown from a bulb. 
Mixed varieties 35c per doz.; $2.50 per 100 
Morse's Lavender=Blue Iris 
There is no grander variety in all of the German Iris. Color deep, 
clear lavender, very large flowers, sweet-scented. This Iris should be 
planted largely where cut flowers are in demand, as it is certainly the 
best of its class. A grand variety for massing in borders; it is superb. 
25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Iris Gigantea (ochroleuca) 
(Prices include postage.) 
This is a grand Iris, tall and stately, with sharp, narrow leaves; it 
will make a good division plant for placing at the boundaries of your 
lot. The leaves are 3 feet high and evergreen, while the flower stems 
are 4 feet hig-h and bear large flowers, creamy white with a yellow 
blotch on each petal. Several flowers come on a stem and measure 
4 to 6 inches across. Gigantea Iris blooms in May, is easily grown 
and is a fine acquisition to any garden 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
Iris Foetidissima 
Another Iris with a creeping root stock and evergreen leaves: The 
seed pod of I. Foetidissima when ripe breaks open and shows a number 
of large bright red seeds inside. The stem may be plucked then and 
kept a long time 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 
Japanese Iris 
(Iris Kaempferi) 
(If wanted by parcels post, allow 6 lbs. per doz. for weight.) 
By universal consent this species of Iris is given first place. It is 
one of the finest flowers we have, coming in various tints of blue, 
lavender, crimson, rose and lilac, as well as the dark blues and violets. 
The bulbs are perfectly hardy and the plants are very easily grown 
in any garden where there is good soil and plenty of water. Plant 4 
inches deep and 14 inches apart. The blossoms vary from 8 to 10 
inches in diameter and are borne on long graceful stems, blooming pro- 
fusely in June and July. Bulbs are ready for delivery some time in 
December. We have some beautifully colored pictures of these at our 
store. 
In separate sorts or mixed 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
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