apogon Arises 
American ^peciee anti (fibrins 
This group includes new and rare LOUISIANA and FLORIDA 
irises and especial attention is called to the named hybrids produced by 
Mr. T. A. WASHINGTON of Nashville, Tenn. These bloom just before 
the Japanese Irises and are a great addition to any garden, (see foreword). 
Culture. If making a new bed for these irises, I advise well rotted 
cow manure and compost be mixed in the lower portion of excavated place, 
the upper portion being filled with good rich soil of slightly acid nature. 
These irises require plenty of moisture during their growing season, but 
no standing water during winter. Plant the rhizomes at least one inch 
deep, water in well and do not allow them to dry out. Late summer plant¬ 
ing is best, for it enables the plants to start growth soon after their dormant 
season. 
In fall give a good four inch mulch of peat moss, topped by three 
inches or more of marsh hay or straw. This heavy covering is to keep the 
plants from starting growth too early in the spring. When danger of 
freezing is over, remove the covering and work a little of the peat moss 
into the ground, also see they have an abundance of water until after bloom¬ 
ing. These directions for covering, apply especially to our northern states 
These Southern Species and Hybrids are perfectly hardy in my New Eng¬ 
land garden. 
ALBISPIRITUS. An exceedingly rare Florida iris; white in 
color, sometimes called “the ghost iris.” $5.00 
APPALACHEE (Washington 1931) A wonderful hybrid of deep 
fuchia coloring; falls are very velvety; large flowers; well 
branched; excellent. 30 in. $5.00 
BALBANCHA (Washington 1933) An Indian name, meaning New 
Orleans. An especially pleasing new hybrid of clear orchid tone; 
tall, well branched. 34 in. Stock limited, 1935 delivery. $10.00 
BRACTEATA. Deep yellow veined with blue; from Oregon. $1.00 
CACIQUE (Berry 1925) Prune-purple and black-purple. $ 2.00 
CAROLINA. American species; form of versicolor. $ 1.00 
CAROLINA, NELSONI. Different shade of blue. $1.50 
CHEKILLI (Washington 1932) A lovely old rose overlaid with 
copper, shaded lighter at edge; yellow undertone in center of 
falls; large flowers on tall well branched stems. 4 ft. $5.00 
CHEROKEE (Washington 1932) The color is Indian-red and rosy 
copper; the background of the flower is lighter and veined with 
maroon; entirely new combination. 3 ft. $5.00 
CHICKASAW (Washington 1932) Deep garnet self of fulva 
vinicolor parentage; heavy velvety substance; free flowering; 
well branched; excellent. $8.00 
CH RYSOPHOEN ICI A. A Louisiana iris of brilliant blue-purple 
with gold signal on falls. 4 ft. $4.00 
CHRYSOPHYLLA. White or soft yellow flowers tinted lavender. $1.50 
COWETA (Washington 1932) Background of flower is white 
heavily veined rosy lavender; 30 in. $5.00 
CREEK (Washington 1932) Deep rose overlaid on yellow; strong 
yellow signal; center of flower lighter yellow; beautiful cop¬ 
pery blend. $5.00 
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