PUGET SOUND GROWN 
PUGET SOUND GROWN 
The New Dutch Iris (Bulbous) 
This very distinctive group is of recent origin. The 
flowers are superior in substance, color and brilliancy 
to the old Spanish types, and are much earlier. The 
following list contains a wide range of colors, mostly 
in pastel shades and as delicate in appearance as 
orchids, but much more lasting, as they keep for over 
a week as cut flowers, and have a range of over six 
weeks in the garden. Although they need some protec¬ 
tion in extreme climates, they seem to do very well 
as far norths as New York. (Figures shown after name 
indicate average length of stem.) 
Cultural Directions 
(Read Carefully) 
All narcissii should be planted in September or early 
October for best results. Early planting makes good 
root growth and stores up food energy to produce fine 
flowers. Many failures are due to late planting. 
Most soils are adaptable to garden culture of daffo¬ 
dils ar.d bulbous iris if well drained and not too heavy, 
in which case the addition of a little sand and leaf 
mold or ground peat is very beneficial. 
Adrian Backer. 20". Uniform purple lilac, 
good form and substance. E. 
Frans Decker. 26". Standards and falls 
pure white. A very beautiful variety. E. 
Imperator. 22". Fine uniform blue, large 
robust grower; fine for garden and 
forcing. L. 
Jan Weenix. 30". Standards and falls soft 
lavender blue. An extra fine variety. M. 
J. W. de Wilde. 28". Standards yellow, falls 
golden yellow; one of the best yellows. 
M. 
Leonardo Da Vinci. 28". Standards creamy 
white, falls canary yellow with orange 
stripe. Very large. M. 
S. Van Ruysdael. 23". Standards violet- 
purple, falls violet-blue, unique and 
very effective. M. 
Therese Schwartz. 24". Standards corn 
flower blue, falls pure white with 
narrow orange strip, excellent cut 
flower. M. 
Vander Heist. 22". Standards canary yel¬ 
low, falls golden yellow, very early. .. 
White Excelsior. 22". Uniform pure white 
falls very broad, the best medium 
priced white. M. 
W. Verschuur. 24". Standards violet tinged 
with bronze, falls bronze. Excellent 
novelty. L. 
Postpaid 
Per Doz 
The soil should be prepared by very deep spading 
and should be moist and kept moist, but not wet, in 
the fall and spring. 
$ 1.00 
2.50 
.60 
1.50 
1.20 
Avoid manure; bone meal is the best fertilizer and 
should be mixed freely in the soil below bulbs when 
planting. 
Plant NARCISSII 6 to 8 inches apart and deep 
enough so that the tips of bulbs are at least 5 inches 
below the surface. Very large bulbs may be planted 
deeper and will do better. 
In the colder climates a good mulch of straw, leaves 
or ground peat is helpful; the straw or leaves should 
be removed or spread anart in the spring when foliage 
appears. Peat may be left undisturbed and is a very 
beneficial addition to any soil. 
In the warmer climates thev are very grateful for a 
nartially shaded cool peaty soil where they will grow 
happily for years, and the blossoms will hold their 
color and texture much longer. 
1.20 
1.60 
1.20 
.80 
.80 
2.50 
The above directions also apply to bulbous Iris ex¬ 
cept that it is well to with-hold planting until late 
October as thev grow very rapidly in the fall and the 
foliage would then freeze down in winter. They also 
should be well mulched in cold climates. 
Most of these bulbs do well if left two or three 
years without lifting. The proper time to dig is when 
foliage has turned yellow but not completely dried up. 
Store bulbs in a cool, well ventilated place for two or 
three weeks at which time the mature, well developed 
slabs may be carefully removed. Never break off slabs 
that adhere tightly to the mother bulb. 
Never plant a bulb that is diseased or even partly 
decayed as they are of no value and a menace to your 
sound bulbs. 
If you get ouality bulbs to start with and follow 
the above directions carefully you will be bountifully 
rewarded. 
ORDERS should reach me not later than September 
1st, and will be shinned at once in the order received 
Therefor ORDER EARLY, preferably in July or August 
as most stocks are limited. I cannot shin after October 
1st, except on orders held for future delivery, and then 
at purchaser’s risk. 
HAMILTON F. GRONEN 
------ PUYALLUP, WASHINGTON 
The above prices are for FIRST SIZE flowering 
bulbs. Six bulbs at the dozen price, no orders accepted ____ 
for less than six bulbs of any one variety, ALL DOUBLE NOSE BULBS 
