varieties will stand and still yield a certain percentage of bloom, but a rather 
open position is generally best for the Pogonirises, as well as for the un- 
guicularis, spuria, and ensata types. 
Ridging the beds or planting on a slope is often resorted to with notable 
success. 
Apogon Irises require somewhat more moisture and humus in the soil as 
a rule, and many of them dislike lime. For some groups, notably Oncocy- 
clus and Regelia, quite special treatment is demanded—lighter soil, plenty 
of sunshine, extra care in drainage, abundance of lime, and no water in sum¬ 
mer even if they have to be taken up and stored dry. 
Most of the Evansias prefer considerable shade and are among the few 
irises which do their best under such conditions. 
For the common and disfiguring disease called leaf-spot, spray thoroughly 
with lime-sulphur in winter before growth is too far advanced and keep the 
diseased foliage well picked off and burned thereafter as it appears. 
TIME OF DELIVERY 
Directly the foliage dies down in June is the time for digging daffodils. The 
bulbs are then dried off, separated, and wherever possible replanted without 
further delay. We believe that this early planting gives much the best results. 
Although we can usually supply a considerable number of varieties until well 
into the fall, it is best to get one’s order in early and avoid disappointment. 
In fact some varieties will not be dug at all unless so ordered. Our bulbs 
are grown in a dry climate in clay loam; they are therefore often on the 
small side, but are very firm and solid and give generally good results, bet¬ 
ter in fact than larger, more watery bulbs do. Stocks of many daffodils are 
necessarily small, and some will be quite sold out by digging time. In order¬ 
ing it is therefore desirable to mention a few second choices in case some 
substituton proves necessary, or if desired the choice for such substitution 
may be left to us. 
Iris rhizomes can be furnished all through the year except in the case of 
those groups requiring special handling. Midsummer is as a rule the least 
favorable time. 
We have innumerable varieties of both daffodils and irises which we do 
not list. Therefore in the event of requirements not met in this catalogue, 
special inquiry is invited. 
For Immediate Garden Effect 
We strongly recommend planting irises in groups of three or five rhizomes 
of a kind. Such a number may often be supplied at an appreciable reduction 
from the regular per unit price. 
TERMS 
Cash with order or references. 
Fulfillment of all orders subject to stock on hand. 
Iris prices are for strong, single rhizomes. The iris borer has not yet come 
into our garden and every care is taken to keep stock as free as possible of 
rot and other troubles. 
Where stock permits, twelve roots of a variety will be supplied 
for the price of ten, and in the case:of an iris priced at 75 cents per 
plant or less, it is our policy to supply THREE for the price of 
TWO. 
We offer no guaranty except to do our best, but should stock sent prove 
untrue to name, every effort will be made to replace same satisfactorily. 
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