SUNNYSIDE GARDENS, NATICK, MASS. 
This and that about Irises 
NEW VARIETIES 
The appearance of a multitude of American Iris 
breeders, in recent years, introducing new Irises 
by the hundreds, has brought about a real problem 
for the dealer to know just what varieties to 
select that are worthy to olfer in the way of Nov¬ 
elties. 
Only such Novelties are listed that I have tested 
out in my own gardens, or that have been highly 
recommended by competent judges of Irises. 
It gives me great pleasure to be able to offer 
in this catalogue three of the recent introductions 
of Mr. E. G. Lapham of Indiana, “JERRY”, 
“ELOISE LAPHAM” and “ETHELWYN DU- 
BUAR”. All of these Irises have been rated 
highly, and acclaimed unusually fine and beautiful 
varieties. 
It is a great privilege to list the new sensational 
Siberian Iris, “GATINEAU”, originated by Isa¬ 
bella Preston, the Canadian hybridist. I consider 
this the most outstanding Sibirica I have seen in 
many years. Other varieties from Miss Preston 
are listed herein that I have not yet seen in bloom, 
but they have all been commended by experienced 
judges. Other new varieties that I can highly 
recommend are Blue June, Buechley’s Giant, 
Cheerio, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jeb Stuart, Jean Cay- 
eux, Itasca, President Pilkington, Pink Jadu, Red 
Dominion, and Rose Dominion. 
SHIPPING 
None but fully matured and blooming-size roots, 
properly dried out before packing, are sent out. 
Fresh dug roots, packed too soon after digging, 
are liable to sweat in transit, if the weather is. 
hot, especially if they are packed in a tightly- 
closed box with no ventilation. The rhizome then 
becomes soft, followed by rot, soon after planting. 
(Holes are always punched in the box to give free 
circulation of air). Always examine the rhizomes 
soon as received, and if they are not firm and hard 
return at once to the dealer you purchased them 
from. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
Tall bearded Iris should never be planted in a 
location where water settles, and the melting snows 
of late winter form a coating of ice over the beds. 
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