JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO , N. Y. 
Palestine Iris. 
These four new Iris from the Holy Land are truly mar¬ 
vels of beauty and oddity. We have seen no Novelty in 
years which attracted more general admiration. While not 
perfectly hardy in the open ground in this latitude, unless 
protected, they are almost without rivals among winter¬ 
blooming bulbs for pot culture, and it is for this purpose we 
es; 'chilly recommend them. They require no special care, 
ana rival in beauty the choicest Orchids. Our bulbs come 
oirect from Jaffa, and are very fine. 
Atropurpurea (The Black Iris)—Very large and beautifully 
shaped flowers of a deep black color, silky texture and 
luster. One of the finest novelties in years, its rare and 
fine color making it particularly attractive. 
Hlstrio —A lovely combination of colors. Deep sky-blue, 
with blotches and mottlings of white and yellow and 
tints of various shades. Perfectly exquisite flower and 
one possessing a perfume which for richness and peculiar 
delicacy is not excelled by any other flower. 
Marlae —Same size and shape as Atropurpurea, but of a 
lovely lilac-pink color, with large patches of rich purple. 
A great beauty. 
Sari Nazerenae —Perhaps the most beautiful Iris in the 
world. Delicate straw-colored ground, blotched with 
crimson, brown and black, and with thin blue veins. It 
is impossible to givo any idea of its beauty by pen 
description. 
PRICE of Bulbs, 25c. each; the I, for 75c. 
(.For other Iris see page 43.) 
