THE IRIS 
Iris seed sown in the fall usually germinates 
strongly the following spring. Here are choice 
species for every possible effect. See pages 41 
to 45 of Catalog No. 23, for seeds of at least 60 
more. 
IRIS ATROPURPUREA—The Black Velvet Iris 
of Palestine. Most unusual. Pkt. 15c; special 
pkg. 35c; V s oz. 50c. 
IRIS BUCHARICA — Orchid-like blossoms of 
satiny yellow on “cornstalk” stems. Bulbous. 
Pkt. 25c; special pkg. 60c. 
IRIS CALIFORNIA HYBRIDS—Delightful and 
fully hardy rockery strain showing charming 
color variations. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 50c. 
IRIS DELTA BLEND — A truly magnificent 
strain. I consider it the finest of all. The flow¬ 
ers are of great size, and colors appear that are 
so exotic that they do not seem possible in Irises. 
Pkt. 25c; special pkg. 60c. 
IRIS DE VITRY ART SHADES — A French 
strain of giant bearded Irises, showing many 
curious smoky tones, tawny wine shadings and 
stormcloud effects. Pkt. 20c; special pkg. 50c. 
IRIS PURDYI—A charming rockery Iris, brown- 
veined yellow to tawny pinkish purple. Pkt. 
10c; % oz. 50c; 1 oz. $1.50. 
IRIS SHELFORD GIANT—Gigantic flowers of 
creamy yellow, blotched golden orange. Pkt. 15c; 
spec. pkg. 35c; % oz. 65c, 1 oz. $2.25. 
IRIS XIPHIOIDES—ENGLISH IRIS—Showiest, 
and probably hardiest, of the true bulbous Irises. 
Wonderful color range. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 40c; 
1 oz. $1.50. 
OFFER 24A4—One pkt. each of above for $1.10. 
TREES FROM SEED 
For other tree seeds, and for seeds of rare and 
interesting shrubs, see pages 75 to 85 of my 
catalog No. 23. 
AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA — Tree of Heaven. 
Pkt. 10c; special pkg. 25c; 1 oz. 60c. 
ALBIZZIA JULIBRISSIN — Pink-flowering 
Acacia. Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 35c. 
CORNUS FLORIDA — White Dogwood, most 
showy tree of spring. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 50c. 
DAVIDIA INVOLUCRATA—The oddly beautiful, 
and rare, Dove Tree. Large nut-like seeds, each 
35c; 3 for $1.00. 
GINGKO BILOBA — The feathery Maiden-hair 
Tree. Pkt. 10c; special pkg. 25c. 
FRAXINTJS AMERICANA — White Ash. Pkt. 
10c; 1 oz. 50c. 
JUNIPERUS SABINA — Graceful, low, half¬ 
spreading Evergreen. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 50c. 
KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA — The showy 
Golden Rain Tree. Pkt. 10c; *4 oz. 35c. 
MAGNOLIA BLEND—Varied spectacular flow¬ 
ers. Pkt. 10c; special pkg. 25c; 1 oz. 60c. 
PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS — The massive 
Button-wood. Pkt. 10c; 1 oz. 50c. 
PRUNUS SERRULATA — Japanese Flowering 
Cherry. Pkt. 10c; special pkg. 35c. 
ROBINIA PSEUDACACIA — Desirable Black 
Locust. Pkt. 10c; special pkg. 25c. 
TAXUS CTJSPIDATUS—The hardy Yew. Pkt. 
10c; oz. 35c. 
OFFER 24A5—One pkt. each of above for $1.25. 
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