C. C. Morse & Co. 
BULBS 
San Francisco, Cal. 
Spanish Iris 
Japanese Iris 
(Iris Kaempferi) 
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. The blossoms vary from 8 to 10 
inches in diameter and are borne on long, graceful stems 
blooming profusely in June and July. Bulbs are ready for 
delivery some time in December. We have some beauti- 
fully colored pictures of these to show at our store. 
In separate sorts — lavender, blue, white, claret, purple, etc. 
25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
In mixed colors, 20c each; $2.00 per doz. 
(Bulbs too heavy to mail, postage 12c each.) 
English Iris 
These bloom several weeks after the Spanish Iris. The 
flowers are larger and are very handsome, blue and purple 
shades predominating. Do not neglect watering these bulbs 
m the spring as they come to flower; you will be well repaid 
by the fine blooms. F 
Mixture, all varieties 25c per doz.; $1.75 per 100 
Postage 5c per dozen. 
Iris (Fleur-de-Lis) 
Iris, with its sturdy stems and orchid-like 
blossoms, comes in several different and very 
distinct types, each beautiful in itself. They 
come in a very wide range of tints and colors 
and are among the most delightful of all bulb- 
ous plants. 
The bulbs should be planted 2 or 3 inches 
deep and 6 inches apart, and for best effect 
should be in beds or groups of twenty-five to 
one hundred or more bulbs; the greater the 
number the finer the effect. 
A mulching of coarse manure or straw will 
facilitate the production of fine long stems 
and large blossoms. 
After flowering, the bulbs may either be 
lifted or allowed to remain for another season. 
The varieties contained in our collection are 
the finest and most distinct in cultivation. 
Spanish Iris 
These are the most free-flowering and the earliest of all 
Iris, and should be in every garden. They are the cheap- 
est in price, and can easily be afforded in large quantities 
for borders or brilliant bedding effects. 
Alex von Humboldt: clear blue. 
Belle Chinoise: very fine yellow. 
Blanche Superbe: large white flower with a suggestion of 
pale porcelain shading; one of the best and earliest. 
British Queen: purest wnite. 
Cajanus: pure yellow; large flower, very tall, fine forcutting_ 
Chrysolora: "golden yellow, the best of its color in cultivation.' 
Darling: bright blue. 
Gold Cup: darkest bronze, largest variety, very fine. 
Formosa: the finest of dark blue. 
Ida: deep yellow, large flower. 
Louise: French gray and white, with golden blotch, very 
beautiful. 
Philomena: fine large pale blue. 
Snowball pure white, shading to sapphire at base, with 
conspicuous golden blotch. 
Splendens: deep blue. 
Thunderbolt: dark bronze. 
William I: fine yellow. 
Postage 10c per 100. 
Named Varieties, all 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100 
Mixed Blue Varieties 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100 
Mixed White Varieties 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100 
Mixed Yellow Varieties 15c per doz.; $1.00 per 100 
Splendid Mixture of all Varieties 
2 doz. for 25c; 100 for 75c; 500 for $3.00 
From a letter received this spring. We like to know 
when our customers are pleased : 
"During last November, we purchased 
about sixty bulbs from you. Every one 
is growing and all have bloomed except 
the Narcissus which are just coming up. 
We are greatly pleased." 
Mrs. J. F. Paklier, Parlier, Cal. 
