CULTURAL HINTS FOR THE SOUTH 
The ideal planting time in this section is 
September, for bearded iris. For Siberian and 
other beardless types, it is better to wait for 
the cooler weather of October. 
Siberian iris will bloom in an ordinary 
border, but does better in a moist position with 
acid soil. 
In planting bearded iris, the rhizomes should 
be given a slight covering of earth to protect 
them from the hot summer sun. I have even 
found that light shade may be beneficial, as 
long as it is not enough to encourage 
rhizome rot. 
In a very dry season, fall-blooming iris 
should be watered from August on, if a second 
bloom is expected. 
CONDITIONS OF SALE 
Plants offered by the Pitysmont Nurseries 
are guaranteed to be true to name. Any plant 
proving to be incorrectly labelled will be gladly 
replaced. 
Owing to the section of the country and the 
type of soil in which the nursery is located, 
our plants are not affected by either rhizome 
rot or borer, the two worst enemies of the iris. 
Postage is prepaid on all orders amounting 
to $1.00 or over. For smaller orders, add 10c. 
Delivery free anywhere in Raleigh. 
CICELY C. BROWNE 
Member of the American Iris Society 
