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IRIS 
The Iris Is becoming more popular every year and is 
taking a prominent place in the flower garden, in the 
hedge or along the walk or drive. The Iris is very 
hardy, blooms in May or June, earlier than the Peony; 
is reasonable in price and multiplies very fast. 
Iris should be planted in a sunny location and may be 
planted in groups or singly. While similar to the Old 
Flag its nature is far different and will stand our hot 
dry summers while other flowers and shrubs suffer for 
the want of moisture. The Iris should be planted in a 
well drained location as too much moisture, especially 
in hot weather, will cause the roots to decay. Iris may 
be planted at any time of the year except when they are 
in bloom or when the ground is frozen, although the best 
time for planting is in the early spring or months of July 
and August. 
There are hundreds of varieties of Iris, but we are 
offering but a few of the most popular, at reasonable 
prices for either spring delivery, or orders will be ac¬ 
cepted for July or August delivery. The roots or 
rhizomes are larger in July or August than in the 
spring. In the following descriptions. Standards signify 
the three erect or upright curling petals. Palls the three 
drooping petals. 
Anibnssadeur. American Iris Society votes this the 
most popular Iris in the world. Standards dull coppery 
rose and rich velvety purple bronze. Palls lit up with an 
orange beard. Tall and late. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
B. Y. Morrison. A very striking bicolor. Standards 
pale violet. Falls velvety purple, bordered lavender. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Caprice. 24 to 30 inches. Early. An old favorite, a self 
color even toned claret wine noteworthy for its fragrance 
resembling grape juice. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
Daliln. 24 inches. Standards pale flesh white. Palls 
a rich red purple. A beautiful variety. Each, 25c; 3 
for 60c. 
Damozel. A flower of quite unique coloring. The 
ground color is white with a “button hole stitching’’ of 
lavender around the edges of the flower, ruffled and 
distinct grape fragrance. Displaces the old Mme. 
Chereau which was such a favorite. Each, 25c: 3 for 
60c. 
Fairy. 40 inches. White, delicately bordered and 
suffused pale blue. Very beautiful. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Plavescens or Canary Bird. 30 inches. Standards 
cream color. Falls a delicate canary yellow. A fine 
flower for cutting. Very fragrant. A strong grower. 
Healthy and robust. Each, 26c; 3 for 60c. 
Fryer’s Glory. Standards golden bronze tinged with 
crimson. Falls bright velvety maroon, veined light yel¬ 
low from center to base. Orange beard. Each, 25c: 3 
for 60c. 
Gertrude. 34 Inches. Very early. Standards and Falls 
a deep lavender blue. The beautiful large flowers coming 
very early when the garden Is lacking in color, make the 
Gertrude a prime favorite. It Is a beauty for cut flowers. 
No flower lover will want to be without some of the 
Gertrude Iris. Each. 26c: 3 for 60c. 
Golden Plume. Standards rich golden yellow. Falls 
chestnut brown with yellow beard. The plant Is very 
hardy in this climate and when In bloom the blooms are 
all about the same height. Makes a splendid hedge or 
border plant. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
Her Majesty. 32 inches. A very fine variety. The 
general tone is pink. Standards soft rose. Palls red, 
deeply veined. Flowers late. Each, 26c: 3 for 60c. 
Hiawatha. 28 inches. Standards pale lavender. Palls 
royal purple, white at base, edged lavender. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
Kathryn Fryer. 34 inches. S. clear sulphur-yellow. 
P. velvety violet-carmine. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
La Neige. A beautiful creamy white Iris of great sub¬ 
stance and very hardy. Flaring Falls of distinctive form 
and flowers in profusion. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
Lent A. Williamson. An American production of great 
rank. Standards soft campanula violet and Falls rich 
velvety pansy violet. This fine Iris carries itself very 
v/ell. Early. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
Loreley. Standards canary yellow. Palls creamy white 
with purple blending Into purple blotches near the bor¬ 
der. Ends of petals deep canary. Each 25 cents; 3 for 
60 cents. 
Madam Ohereau. Very tall. Standards and Falls pure 
white. Daintily bordered with clear blue, a very distinct 
and delicate color. One of the very best of the frilled 
varieties. Date. Each, 26c; 3 for 60c. 
Mndame Chohaut. Mid-season. Standards cream shad¬ 
ed buff and pink, tinted lilac at the edge. Falls white 
with network of violet at edge. Has orange beard. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Magniflca. A very striking Iris. Extra large size flow¬ 
ers carried on tall stems. A medium pink to rosy blcolor. 
A very striking plant that is always noticed. Each, 25c: 
3 for 60c. 
Monstgnor. 2*8 Inches. Late. Very large standards 
rich violet. Falls velvety purple crimson. Blooms last, 
long stems. Very hardy. Each 25c: 3 for 60c. 
BEGINNER’S SPECIAL 
Here is an opportunity to get some 
select high priced Iris at an unusual 
low price. Ten different named Iris listed 
on this page, our selection, for only 
Mme. Gaudlcliau. Here is the deep dark purple Iris that 
we have all been waiting for. A very even toned flower 
of great quality. Falls velvety blackish purple. Standards 
very much the same color even the beard is purple giv¬ 
ing a very uniform color. This striking Iris is one of our 
best sellers showing its popularity. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Morning Splendor. The finest American Iris. The large 
flowers are of a rich red tone perfect form and heavy 
substance. Besides it has delightful fragrance and 
borne on tall sturdy stems. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Mother of Pearl. The most exquisite and aristocratic 
Iris. Flowers are large, of perfect form, with Stand¬ 
ards and Falls pale bluish lavender with a faint creamy 
undertone. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Nlebelungen. Large. Standards olive green suffused 
with yellow. Falls deep purple violet with fawn margin. 
A free bloomer and lasts a long time as cut flowers. An 
exceptionally good hardy Iris. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Perfection. 30 inches. Standards light blue. Falls 
rich velvety lavender. A very conspicuous flower. A 
fine Iris with a wonderful amount of blooms to the stalk. 
Mid-season. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Princess V. Louise. 30 inches. Standards sulphur-yel¬ 
low. Falls rich plum, bordered cream. Each, 25c; 3 for 
60c. 
Prosper©. A tall grower with flowers of large size. 
Standards pale lavender, flushed yellow at base. Falls 
deep red-purple. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Quaker Lady. Very tall. Standards smoky lavender 
with yellow shading. Falls blue with gold and yellow 
beard. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Queen of May. 30 inches. Very large. Mid-season. 
Standards and Falls a rosy lavender almost pink. Very 
beautiful on tall stems. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Iris Rivals the Peony for Beauty 
Rhein Nlxe. Mid-season. Standards pure white and 
very large. Falls violet blue with narrow white edge. 
A splendid grower. One of the finest of German Iris 
for its striking appearance. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
Salonique. Standards sulphured white. Falls violet- 
purple, throat veined white. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Seminole. 30 inches. One of the finest of the red 
toned varieties. Standards dark violet-rose. Falls rich 
velvety crimson, orange beard. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
Susan Bliss. “The finest orchid pink found in the Iris 
today. Its soft colors and flowers of perfect form make 
wonderful cut flowers. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
Walhalla. 24 Inches. A new hybrid, very early and 
large. Standards light violet. Falls deep purple. Each 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
Wedgewood. A tall, late and distinct cool blue variety. 
Opens deep, pales, but is beautiful both ways. Has pure 
white beard. Each, 35c: 3 for $1.00. 
W. F. Christman. 22 inches. Standards white tinged 
with violet. Falls purple with white border and yellow 
beard. A free bloomer. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
White Knight. 30 inches. A beautiful variety of the 
purest white. Each, 25c: 3 for 60c. 
(Iris prices are postpaid.) 
IRISES, by F. F. Rockwell. Describes all types; 
tells the best soils; what fertilizers to use; how to 
plant; and what care is necessary. ?1.0O 
