^ IRIS 
Among the spring flowers there is none more stately 
and impressive than the Iris. Practically every color 
combination rnnown to the flower world is displayed in 
a carefully selected garden of Iris Prom pure white 
through all the delicate hues of blue, pink, rose, yel¬ 
low, bronze and maroon they produce a veritable rainbow 
effect, and always at a tine when other outdoor flowers 
are scarce. 
The Iris is practically insect and disease resistant 
and can always be depended uyon to produce wonderful 
blooms. 
GILTIVATION: Iris should be planted in a location of 
at least partial sunshine, and so much the better if out 
or range of strong winds as tneir orchid-like florets 
are very delicate. Do not place manure around tne bulb 
or rhizome, but manure may be placed on the surface and 
watered down. The plant should be set with tne rhizome 
just he low the surface. Since Iris make a. fast growth 
and the rhizomes quiearly multiply it is best to lift 
them every three or four years and divide tne clumps in 
oraer that Dest flowers may be produced. I r i s may d s 
planted at any tine of the year wmen not in bloom or 
when the ground is not frozen, either spring or frill 
The varieties herewith listed have been carefully 
selected as regards substance, color and general useful¬ 
ness. most of them rate SO or better according to tne 
rating of The American Iris Society in 1917. They are 
among the finest of the medium priced varieties and are 
priced so low that everyone can now afford a fine Iris 
garden. 
This is your opportunity to get started with good 
named Iris. 
Ih the list following, the letter "S" means the stand¬ 
ards or upright petals, the letter "P 11 means tne fails 
or drooping petals. Before tne name of each variety is 
its rating, directly following it, tne name of the 
originator. 
