J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts E. Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens 
The Iris 
Fleur de Lis or Iris Germanica 
.FamiHar and well-beloved flowers of Spring. The purity of their beauty and their haunting fragrance are 
The 7- in ®, ome ’ modest beauty of some, forming a striking contrast to their more glorious 
wSfrf 11 Shee r n ° f fPftBoent splendor. They fairly outrival the Orchid in the wide range of coloring, 
Sit lght ° ana 7 to deep golden; blues from soft lavender to intense purples; reds, from 
to claret and maroon; beautiful bronzes, and pure whites; and some varieties are marked and 
margined with other colors in exquisite harmony. 
The Iris succeeds in partial shade, but gives the most satisfactory results in a dry, sunny location. Thev 
i hardy 5' nd re ^ re f.nly ordinary cultivation; growing luxuriantly but respond quiokly to any extra 
beautlfu L fl T + erS ' • Tbe y u sb onld be planted in the Fall during August, September and 
October. Plant the bud or crown about two inches below the surface, hoe or cultivate frequently for best results. 
818 y the three staudards (erect ’ or upright curiing petaia); 
the toes^stMtod VMieties. 1118 COnsists ° f the very newest and choices t up-to-date novelties and 
New and Rare Irises for 1921 
I will ship this collection of Twelve New and Rare Iris prepaid to any part of the world for $30.00. 
ALICE H. BAYNE. One of the most beautiful New 
Irises. Standards lavender; Falls, rose-claret. 36 
inches tall. $1.00 each. Mid-season. 
purple maroon. Similar in habit to “Jacquesiana, 
28 inches tall. $10.00 each. 
B. Y. MORRISON. The standards are pale lavender 
violet, the falls velvety raisin-purple and their wide 
lavender border has a dark outline. Awarded a 
Certificate of Merit by the Massachusetts Horti¬ 
cultural Society. $5.00 each. 
FRANCIS BENNETT. (See illustration above.) 
One of the largest and finest to my knowledge. Equal 
in size to. “Lohengrin." A most exquisite self- 
colored variety between catalyea-rose and bright rose 
claret, with a beautiful orange beard. Plants are 
fully as tall as “Lohengrin,” being 36 inches in 
height. The finest of Dunphe’s Pallida seedlings, 
and one that it is a pleasure to introduce. $10.00 
each. 
IRIS KING. Truly properly named, as this variety 
is a king among iris. Standards rich golden-yellow 
with shades of fawn; Falls, deep crimson-wine; all 
petals of peculiar velvetiness and superb coloring. 
A magnificent iris. $1.00 each. 
JACQUELINE. Another Dunphe seedling that I 
can highly recommend, and that I take pleasure in 
introducing. A seedling from “Jacquesiana.” Stand¬ 
ards, smokey or dusky light bronze violet; Falls, rich 
LORELEY. Splendid landscape variety, with lemon- 
yellow, sometimes splashed with purple standards, 
and ultra-marine blue Falls bordered cream and 
veined white. Mid-season. $1.00 each. 
LA GRANDEUR. Standards rich deep lavender; 
Falls, lavender blue. 30 inches tall. $1.00 each. 
OSCEOLA. Standards, smokey lavender; Falls, 
purple, reticulated white. A tall stately variety 
averaging about 30 inches in height. $1.00 each. 
PRINCESS VICTORIA LOUISE. (See illustration on 
page 11.) An exceptionally good landscape variety, 
with light yellow standards and plum colored falls 
bordered cream. Similar to “Loreley” but in gen¬ 
eral of slightly lighter colors. Late mid-season. 
One of the largest and best. $1.00 each. 
STANLEY. One of the best I am introducing. 
Standards, of coppery rose, Falls, violet purple 
reticulated pale yellow. 30 inches tall. $1.00 each. 
TURQUOIS. Standards, rose lavender; Falls, bright 
rose claret. 28 inches tall. $2.00 each. 
WANETA. Standards, soft pale yellow; Falls a 
blending of lavender and pale yellow. 26 inches 
tall. $1.00 each. 
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