HOLM & OLSON, INC., SAIN T PA U L 
COLORFUL IRIS 
"The Orchids of the Garden" 
T HE Iris is deservedly a very popular perennial garden flower. The plants are extremely hardy, easy to grow 
most anywhere and the flowers are so showy and colorful as to merit their name—"The Rainbow Flower." 
NOTE—In the description "S" refers to the 
"Standards" or 3 upright petals; "F" refers to the 
"Falls" or 3 lower petals. 
Prices are all for strong, sturdy, first-quality 
roots. Add 10% for parcel postage. 
AMBASSADEUR (Smoky Bronze)—S., red violet; F., 
velvety purple maroon. Outstanding in color and 
beauty -Each $0.25 
ANN PAGE (Lavender)—Lovely pale lavender blue. 
Large quite fragrant flowers_Each $0.25 
ASIA (Lavender and Gold)—Unusually large flow¬ 
er with silvery lavender standards and violet 
falls -Each $0.25 
BRUNO—Rated as one of the world's best. S., 
bronzy-heliotrope; F., rich, velvety, violet-purple. 
Each _$0.50 
BUTO—A large flower of deep, rich royal purple 
Each _$0.40 
CAPRICE (Red Tones)—S., reddish purple, F., deeper claret. 
Grape fragrance _Each $0.25 
CARDINAL—A remarkable crimson tone Iris. Large size 
flowers of striking beauty_Each $0.50 
CORONATION—Large flowers of deep golden yellow. Tall 
plant -Each $0.60 
DOLLY MADISON—A popular "pastel shade." Light 
mauve and lilac tinged with yellow and gold__Each $0.60 
DREAM (Pink)—Lovely rose pink with orange beard. A 
tall-growing, graceful variety_Each $0.25 
EL CAPITAN—A bluish-violet flower of majestic size on 
tall stems-Each $0.75 
FAIRY—Soft white with blue glow in depth of flow¬ 
ers -Each $0.25 
GERMAIN PERTHUIS (Purple)—S., violet purple; F., deep 
velvety rich violet Fragrant_Each $0.50 
GOLD IMPERIAL (Yellow)—Particularly clear colored yel¬ 
low with brilliant orange beard_Each $0.35 
IRIS KING (Yellow and Red)—S., buff yellow; F., maroon 
with gold border_Each $0.25 
JUNIATA (Mauve Violet)—Tall, clear blue violet. 
Each_$0.25 
LENT. A. WILLIAMSON (Lavender and Purple)—An out¬ 
standing Iris with large flowers. S., soft violet; F., royal 
purple -Each $0.25 
LOHENGRIN—Effect, a silvery pink mauve_Each $0.25 
LORD OF JUNE—An immense flower of clear lavender 
blue. Very popular_Each $0.25 
LORELEY (Yellow and Violet)—S., light yellow; F., purple, 
bordered yellow_Each $0.25 
MAJESTIC (Purple)—S., light lavender with bronze at 
base; F., velvety raisin purple_Each $0.30 
MEDRANO—Reddish maroon in effect_Each $0.25 
MONSIGNOR (Deep Blue effect)—S., bluish violet; F., 
purple with white veining_Each $0.25 
6—RED AND PINK IRIS 
These will add new color to your older Iris plant¬ 
ings. 6 sturdy roots, 1 each of 6 different pink and 
red tinted Iris. Special Collection Price $1.25. 
(Parcel post 15c extra) 
HOW TO PLANT—Place the roots just deep enough to be 
covered with soil. Cover new plantings with 4 inches of hay or 
straw after the ground freezes in the fall. 
QUANTITY RATE—A 10% discount is allowed from the 
"each" price when 5 or more of a variety are ordered. 
MORNING SPLENDOR (Red Purple)—S., petunia violet; F., 
raisin purple with yellow beard_Each $0.25 
MOTHER OF PEARL—A light, soft lavender with pearly sheen. 
Very aptly named_Each $0.25 
PALLIDA DALMATICA—Clear lavender-blue flowers on tall 
strong stems_Each $0.25 
PARC DE NEUILLY (Violet effect)—S., arched and ruffled; 
F., drooping. A reliable purple_Each $0.25 
Purple effect)—S., light blue; F., rich 
_Each $0.25 
PRAIRIE GOLD—A deep rich yellow. Large flowers and stur¬ 
dy growth_Each $0.35 
PRINCESS BEATRICE (Silvery Lavender)—S., cupped light lavender; 
F., flaring. Bright, clear color_Each $0.25 
PROSPERO—S., deep lavender; F., rich violet-purple. Large flowers. 
Each _$0.25 
QUAKER LADY (Smoky-lavender)—S., ageratum violet; F., violet over¬ 
laid with olive buff. An unusual pastel shade-Each $0.25 
RHEIN NIXIE (Purple and White)—S., white; F., pansy violet edged 
white _Each $0.25 
SALONIQUE—Creamy white standards with rich, red-purple falls_$0.25 
SEMINOLE (Wine Red effect)—S., frilled petals of reddish tone; F., a 
deeper raisin purple. Brilliant in color_Each $0.25 
SHEKINAH—Clear soft yellow _Each $0.25 
SHERWIN WRIGHT—Intense yellow effect_Each $0.25 
SOUVENIR DE MME. GAUDICHAU (Rich Purple)—A large and rich¬ 
ly-colored dark, velvety purple flower_Each $0.30 
SUSAN BLISS—A deep pink tone with heavy gold-tipped brown beard. 
Each _$0.35 
SWAZI—Rich and colorful flowers of magnificent size. S., bluish-violet; 
F., dark pansy-violet_Each $0.75 
TAJ MAHAL—A white Iris of pure color and tall growth_Each $0.30 
TENEBRAE (Rich Purple effect)—S., violet purple tinged deeper; F., 
velvety blackish purple_Each $0.25 
WHITE QUEEN—A fragrant snow white Iris_Each $0.30 
WM. MOHR—A gorgeous flower of a soft lilac undertone with violet 
veinings. Always the center of attraction at flower shows_Each $0.75 
DWARF IRIS (Pumila) 
The very early-flowering, low-growing Iris. Particularly suited for 
rock gardens and to edge beds and borders. 
Yellow, Blue, Purple, White and Cream colors_Each 25c; 5 for $1.00 
SIBERIAN IRIS 
Very attractive for garden display and particularly for cutting. Flow¬ 
ers on graceful stems; foliage narrow and grass-like. 
Siberian Blue and Siberian White_Each 30c; 5 plants for $1.25 
THE RAINBOW IRIS COLLECTION 
A choice collection of colorful Iris in many hues. Eight strong 
plants, one each of pink-tinted; white; red-tinted; lavender; 
blue; yellow; purple; pastel. 
A splendid "Rainbow Collection," 8 plants—Price $1.50 
(Parcel post 15c extra) 
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