ISBELL SEED COMPANY, JACKSON, MICHIGAN 
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Beautiful Iris 
The Orchid of tlie Hardy Garden, Iris succeed best in a sunny and well 
drained situation, they are not at all particular as to soil, and are absolutely 
hardy everywhere. The tlowers are large and handsome and some are deli¬ 
ciously fragrant. Iris make a wonderful display of rich color in the garden and 
are highly prized for cut flowers. Plant Iris with the bulb or rhizome barely 
covered and the rootlets well spread out. Early fall is the best time to plant Iris. 
Dulch Iris 
A new and early flowering race, coming into bloom right after 
the tulips are gone. The flowers resemble the Japanese Iris, and 
are distinctive and exquisite in color. As a cut flower they are very 
beautiful. Height 18 to 24 inches. Plant in groups of one color. 
Bulbs should be planted in the fall, in well drained soil, about 5 
inches deep and a good mulch provided during the winter. 
HART NIBBRIG. Clear delft-blue; very fine. 
IMFBRATOR. Rich dark blue with yellow blotch. Very large. 
VAN EVERDINGEN. Standards pale blue; falls light yellow. 
YEIiZiOW QUEEN. Beautiful; flowers of bright pure yellow. 
Price of above four varieties of Dutch Iris, first size bulbs, 3 for 
SOc; 85c per doz.; $5.75 per 100, prepaid. 
Anemone - St. Brigid 
Beautiful strain of Poppy Anemones with attractive flowers in 
many rich and brilliant colors, making a striking display in the 
garden and are very beautiful as cut flowers. They succeed best 
in well drained, rich loam. Plant 5 to 6 inches deep and cover 
well with leaves or straw; they will establish without any trouble 
and bloom for years. 6 for 40c; 75c per doz.; $5.25 per 100, prepaid. 
3Irs. Marion Cran. 
Iris Collection A 
THE ABOVE CHOICE NEW VARIETIES: 
1 each ( 6 roots), each one correctly labeled, only .$1.40, prepaid 
3 each (18 roots), each one correctly labeled, only. 3.50, prepaid 
Splendid Standard Sorts 
Choice New Varieties 
AUTU3HN KING. 30 inches. A new race of Iris, blooming in spring and a 
second time in the fall, giving a full crop of flowers each time. Pine, large 
flowers of deep blue with purple shadings. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
FIREFAIila. 30 inches. A new bright red Iris of great beauty. Iridescent red; 
falls velvety wine-red with bronze cast. 35c each; 3 for 90o. 
MORNING- SFIiENDOR. 48 inches. Very fine red Iris. Violet-red; falls pur¬ 
plish red. Gives a beautiful red effect in the garden; delightfully fragrant. 
25c each; 3 for 65c. 
MRS. MARION CRAN. 48 in. Many experts consider this the finest pink Iris. 
A very large flower of perfect shape, on tall, erect stems. Exceptionally good 
bloomer. Only a few years ago this sold at $50.00 per plant. 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
ROSEVTAV. 36 inches. Beautiful deep old rose color, shaded 
red. Extra fine bright colored Iris. In a class by itself. Late. 
20c each; 3 for SOc. 
SWEET EAVENDER. 36 inches. Heavily ruffled standards 
of pale lavender; falls deep rose-lavender. A lovely 
and fragrant Iris. I. ate. 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
AECAZAR. 40 inches. Light mauve- falls brilliant crimson-purple. 
Large, fragrant flowers. 15c each; 3 for 35c; $1.20 per doz., prepaid. 
CAFRICE, 24 inches. Claret-red, falls deeper color; yellow beard. 
Pleasant grape scent. Early. 15c each; 3 for 35c; $1.25 per doz. 
BREAM. 36 inches. Very lovely orchid-like flower of a soft clear 
pink. A dream of a pink colored Iris. Late. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 
$1.75 per doz. 
GERTRUDE. 26 inches. Lovely shade of deep violet-blue. Very 
fragrant. Late. The best blue Iris. 15c each; 3 for SOc; $1.00 
per doz. 
Dutch Iris. 
RHEIN NIKE. 36 inches. Very large pure white; falls rich pur¬ 
ple with white edge. 15c each; 3 for SOc; $1.00 per doz., prepaid. 
ROSE UNIQUE. 18 inches. Delicate soft rose; a near approach 
to a real pink Iris. 20c each; 3 for SOc; $1.75 per doz., prepaid. 
SHERWIN-WRIGHT. 24 inches. Finest deep golden yellow 
without markings or shadings. Early. 15c each; 3 for SOc; 
$1.00 per doz., prepaid. 
MIXED IRIS Many varieties and colors; choice assortment. 
6 for GOc; $1.00 per doz.; 100 for $7.50, prepaid. 
DENT A. WIEEIAMSON. 42 inches. Soft campanula-blue; falls 
velvety royal purple. Extra good. 15c each; 3 for 35c; $1.20 
per doz., prepaid. 
MADAME CHEREAU. 3 2 inches. Pure white with a broad bor¬ 
der of clear blue; frilled petals. 15c each; 3 for 30c; doz., $1.00. 
MONSIGNOR. 24 inches. Rich satiny violet and purple-crimson. 
Extra large flowers. 15o each; 3 for 40c; $1.25 per doz., prepaid. 
MOTHER OP FEARE. 48 inches. Large flowers of perfect form, with all 
the soft iridescent colors of Mother of Pearl. Very tall. 15c each; 3 for 35c; 
$1.20 per doz. 
PERFECTION. 30 inches. Lavender-blue; falls dark velvety violet. A large 
flower. Slightly fragrant. Early. 15c each; 3 for SOc; $1.00 per doz., prepaid. 
PROSPER EAUGIER. 36 inches. The finest of 
the bronze tones. Fiery bronze; falls velvety ruby- 
red. ISo each; 3 for SOc; doz., $1.00, prepaid. 
IRIS CRISTATA—l>warf.—For the Rock (Jarden. See page 22. 
Anemone, St. Brigid. 
