3pogon arises 
amcrican SpreifB anS DpbriDs 
This gr up includes new and rare Louisiana and Florida irises, and 
< > pc rial attention is called to the named hybrids produced by Mr. T. A 
Washington of Nashville. Tennessee. These bloom after the bearded irises 
and before the Japanese irise-, and are a great addition to any garden. 
The\ are especially recommended for pool edge and halt shady places in 
the garden. 
CYlture. In preparing ground for planting, leaf-mold or compost 
mixed with well decayed cow manure in the bottom, the remainder of the 
xcavated place t be filled with leaf-mold or compost mixed with good 
rich garden loam. Plant rhizomes at least one inch deep, water in well 
and d" not allow them to dry out. Late summer planting i> best for it 
enables them to start growth soon after their dormant season. They require 
plenty of moisture during their growing season, but no standing water 
during winter. In fall give a six inch covering of leaves or marsh hay. and 
do not remove too early in the spring. These irises are perfectly hardy in 
my New England garden. 
ALBISPIRITUS. An exceedingly rare Florida iris; white in 
color, sometimes called “the ghost iris.” $5.00 
AMALATLA (Washington 1936) When flower first opens it is 
arbutus pink, and as flower grows older turns to soft flesh pink. 
A self with styles and crests of same tone, cream .signal and white 
throat. Charming and a new color in these irises. $ 10.00 
APPALACHEE (Washington 1931) A wonderful hybrid of deep 
fuchsia coloring; falls are very velvety: large flowers; well 
branched: excellent. 30 in. $3.50 
BALBANCHA (Washington 1933) An Indian name, meaning New 
Orleans. An especially pleasing new hybrid of clear orchid tone; 
tall, well branched. 34 in. $7.00 
BRACTEATA. Deep yellow veined with blue: from Oregon. $1.00 
CACIQUE (Berry 1925) Prune-purple and black-purple. $1.00 
CAROLINA. American species; form of versicolor. $ 1.00 
CAROLINA, NELSONI. Different shade of blue. $1.50 
CHEKILLI (Washington 1932) A lovely old rose uverlaid with 
copper, shaded lighter at edge; yellow undertone in center of 
falls; large flowers on tall well branched stems. 4 ft. $4.00 
CHEROKEE (Washington 1932) The color is Indian-red and rosy 
copper; the background of the flower is lighter and veined with 
maroon; entirely new combination. 3 ft. $4.00 
CHICKASAW (Washington 1932) Deep garnet self of fulva 
vinicolor parentage: heavy velvety substance; free flowering; 
well branched; excellent. $ 6.00 
CHOOLA (Washington 1934) An open spreading flower of crushed 
raspberry tone. Styles a little lighter; pale cream signal. A beauti¬ 
ful color; tall and well branched. $5.00 
CH R YSOPHO EN I Cl A. A Louisiana iris of brilliant blue-purple 
with gold signal on falls. 4 ft. $4.00 
CH RYSOPH YLLA. White or soft yellow flowers tinted lavender. $1.50 
CHUCALISSA (Washington 1936) When flower fir>t opens it is a 
deep sky-blue, softening in color on second day to forget-me-not 
blue; Brilliant yellow signal. The bluest iris I have ever seen. $ 10.00 
COOSA (Washington 1934) Rose pink self with brilliant yellow 
signal. Flesh-colored style branches tipped with rose; tall and 
well branched. 40 in. $5.00 
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