Burgess’ Choice Iris 
Bearded or German Iris 
The German Iris is one of the most beautiful of hardy garden 
plants. Will grow almost anywhere, in out-of-the-way corners, 
among shrubbery, etc., but for best results plant in a well drained 
sunny situation, barely covering the roots. Avoid fresh manure 
in preparing the bed. They require very little care, and will re¬ 
main in the ground from year to year. 
In the descriptions denotes the stands or upright petals 
and “F” denotes the falls or drooping petals. The figures fol¬ 
lowing descriptions refer to the height of the flowering stem. 
German Iris Flammenschwert 
Fine Mixed Iris 
25 for $1.50, postpaid. 
HER MAJESTY. S. rosy-pink; F. darker pink veined crimson. 2% ft. 
HONORABILIS. S. golden yellow; F. mahogany. iy 2 ft. 
KOCHII. S. and F. rich velvety purple; very early. 2 ft. 
LORELEY. S. yellow splashed purple; F. purple bordered cream. Very fra¬ 
grant. iy 2 ft- 
MME. CHEREU. S. and F. white with wide border of clear blue. Frilled 
petals. 3 ft. 
PALLIDA SPECIOSA. S. and F. purple shaded lavender and red. 2*4 ft. 
QUEEN OF MAY. S. and F. soft lilac-pink. One of the most popular. 2 y 2 ft. 
RHEINE NIXE. S. white; F. rich violet-purple bordered bluish-violet. 3 ft. 
SHERWIN WRIGHT. S. and F. bright golden-yellow,. Free blooming. 2 ft. 
All the above named varieties of German Iris, 15c each; 3 for 
35c; 6 for 60c; 12 for $1.00, postpaid. In lots of 50 or more, 
by express, not prepaid, 8c each. 
This fine mixture of German Iris contains a most wonderful variety of showy colors, including popular 
sorts which we haven’t in large enough quantities to offer as named varieties. 6 for 50c; 12 for 85c; 
In lots of 50 or more, by express, not prepaid, 4 cents each. 
PRICES 
12 SELECT VARIETIES OF GERMAN IRIS 
ALCAZAR. Stands, soft violet; falls, rich crimson-purple 
with white throat. Rated as one of the best. 3 ft. 
AMBASSADEUR. Gigantic flowers of rich coloring and 
perfect form. Stands deep bronzy-lavender. Falls maroon 
and purple. It is impossible to adequately describe the beau¬ 
tiful blending of color in this variety. It was rated the most 
popular Iris in the world by the American Iris Society. 
3 y 2 ft. 
DREAM. Both stands and falls are soft, clear pink. Con¬ 
sidered the best pink on the market. 3 ft. 
FLAMMENSCHWERT. One of the most popular of the 
yellow bicolors. Stands rich golden-yellow. Falls bright 
crimson-maroon. An outstanding variety. 3 ft. 
LA NIEGE. Beautiful creamy white of waxy texture; flar¬ 
ing falls. 2 y 2 ft. 
LENT A. WILLIAMSON. Stands soft violet with deep 
velvety violet falls. In 1922 this Iris was rated the world’s 
best Iris. 3 % ft. 
MME. CHOBAUT. Soft creamy-yellow beautifully flushed 
rosy-bronze. The falls are edged Prussian red. Must be seen 
to be appreciated. 3 ft. 
MOTHER OF PEARL. Unusually large flowers of perfect 
form and fine texture. The iridescent coloring is that of 
mother of pearl. A wonderful variety. 4 ft. 
white with purple dotted edge, shading to yellow at the base. 
PARISIANA. Stands broad, lilac and white; falls, creamy 
white with purple dotted edge, shading to yellow at the base. 
21/2 ft. 
PRINCESS BEATRICE. Voted by the American Iris So¬ 
ciety as one of the best Iris. Both stands and falls are soft 
lavender. Flowers large, of perfect form and good texture. 
3 ft. 
PROSPER LAUGIER. The finest of the bronze tones. 
Stands, fiery bronze and falls of rich ruby-red with orange 
beard. 3 ft. 
SHEKINAH. Pale lemon-yellow, deeper at center. 3 ft. 
The a bove group of Iris are of the newer sorts that are becoming more popular as they are better known. Some 
* of them are being offered by other growers for as much as 50c to $1.00 each, but our own large stock of Iris en¬ 
ables us to offer them at the low price of 25c each; 3 for 60c; 6 for $1.10; 12 for $2.00, postpaid. In lots of 50 or more, by 
express, not prepaid, 14c each. 
GOOD STANDARD VARIETIES AT BARGAIN PRICES: Celeste; Dorothea; 
Flavescens; Florentine; Mrs. H. Darwin; Plumari. Take your choice of these 
six varieties of German Iris at 3 for 30c; 6 for 50c; 12 for 90c, postpaid. 
Siberian Iris 
Many eminent authorities consider the Siberian type to be the most elegant of 
all Irises. They are of the easiest culture and are prodigious bloomers, an estab¬ 
lished clump often producing fifty or more flower stalks. They grow on long 
stems, and are excellent cut flowers, lasting a long time when cut. Their bloom¬ 
ing period comes Between the German and Japanese varieties. 
ORIENTALIS. Rich deep purple. 3 feet. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
SIBERICA. Blue and white. 4 feet. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
SNOW QUEEN. Ivory white. 3 feet. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 12 for $2.00. 
SIBERIAN IRIS IN MIXTURE composed of the above three varieties and sev¬ 
eral others, 6 for 80c; 12 for $1.50, postpaid. 
Dwarf Iris 
CRISTATA. A dainty dwarf variety with large blue flowers. 4 to 6 inches 
high; fine for the rock garden or edge of border. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 6 for 
90c; 12 for $1.65, postpaid. 
PUMILA. The earliest Iris to bloom in our gardens. The first buds open up 
in late March or early April and stay in bloom until well into May. The 
plants are so completely covered with the bright purple flowers that you can 
scarcely see the foliage. Height 6 inches. 25c each; 3 for 60c; 6 for $1.10; 
12 for $2.00, postpaid. 
Siberian Iris Siberica 
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