Iris 
The Linn County Nurseries 
MISCELLANEOUS BEARDLESS IRIS: More permanent, less susceptible to dis¬ 
ease, and prefer moister soil with less lime than the Bearded Iris. 
Crested Iris, I. cristata, 25c: Creeping, 6 in., lavender flowers marked white 
and orange. For cool, acid soil in semi-shade. 
Dorothy K. Williamson, 20c: 30 in. Gorgeous, velvety, vivid purple. 
Ensata, 25c: Makes thick clumps or tussocks of handsome narrow foliage; 
delicate pale primrose flowers. 
Foliosa, 20c: Large, broad, clear violet-blue flowers down among the leaves. 
Likes deep, rich soil, and part shade. 
Kermesina, I. versicolor kermesina, 20c: 30 in. Narrow petals, bright red- 
violet, for the waterside. 
Mrs. A. W. Tait (Longipetala superba), 20c: 3-4 ft. Long narrow petals, 
soft porcelain blue. Very tall, stiff, sword-like foliage. 
Vesper Iris, I. dichotoma, 20c: 3-4 ft., much branched stems, light lavender 
flowers in afternoons for four weeks in August and September. 
Water Iris, I. pseudacorus, 20c: 2-3 ft. Bright yellow. For waterside. 
SIBERIAN IRIS: Should be much more used. Very superior to Bearded Iris 
as garden plants. Dense clumps of narrow upright foliage. Very hardy. 
Blue King, 15c: 30 in. Purplish blue with delicate markings. 
Distinction, 20c: 3 ft. Rich blue wflth white veining, very narrow foliage. 
Emperor, 20c: 3 to 4 ft. Large, deep violet-blue, broad circular falls. 
Geo. Wallace, 20c: 3 ft. S., azure blue; F., darker veined white. Very nar¬ 
row upright foliage. Fine at pool side. 
Perry’s Blue, 20c: 3 ft. A splendid pale blue. 
Snow Queen, 20c: 30 in. Ivory white with yellowish throat. Cuts fine. 
True Blue (Fryer’s), 20c: 18 in. A clear blue color. 
JAPANESE IRIS: June-July. All best protected some through winter and like 
rich, moist, humus soil. Heavy plants. 
Mahogany, 30c: Six petals, dark reddish-purple. 
Orchid Colored Seedling, 30c: Large, three petals, orchid with darker veins. 
Uchiu, 30c: Six petals, caerulean blue, yellow center. 
Unnamed Seedlings, 25c: Various colors. 
GARDEN FLOWERS IN COLOR 
By G. A. Stevens 400 color illustrations 
For the first time, a large collection of the most popu¬ 
lar garden flowers is reproduced in large, full-color pho¬ 
tographs, alphabetically arranged and accompanied by 
brief descriptions and cultural notes. You will use this 
book every time you plan or plant a garden, make a 
color scheme, or combine plants in bed or border ar¬ 
rangements. An index of vernacular names makes it 
simple to locate or identify any flower. 
310 pages; 6*4x9i4 inches; red cloth: postpaid $3.75 
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