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Erwin s Bulbs and Tuberous Rooted Plants 
For delicacy and exquisite combinations of color there are few flowers that excel the Iris and of 
late years the introduction of many new varieties has made them very popular. In the culture of Iris, 
select a well-drained, sunny location and after the beds are prepared plant the rhizome just below the 
surface, spreading out the roots and packing the dirt well around them. Probably the best time to 
plant is in September, but they may be planted any time during the year except when in bloom or 
when the ground is frozen. They are hardy and easily cultivated. For best results avoid strong fer¬ 
tilizers and wet, soggy soils. The clumps should be dug up every 3 to 5 years and reset to avoid any 
root trouble. Our list includes some of the most popular and highly treasured of the named varieties. 
Abbreviations : “S”, standards ; “F”, falls. 
Iris 
CANNAS 
KING HUMBERT. Deep scarlet flowers with 
large bronze leaves. Very free blooming, and 
strong growing plant. Approximate height 5 
feet. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT. Green foliage and 
deep, rich yellow flowers. Approximate height 
about 4 feet. 
PRICES. Standard divisions, either variety or 
assorted, 15c each; per dozen, $1.50; per 100, 
$ 10 . 00 . 
CALADIUM (Esculantum). One of the most 
effective tropical-like plants in cultivation. 
Plant where they can be watered freely. Bulbs 
7 to 9 inches in circumference 25c each; per 
dozen, $2.00. 
TRITOMA. This is an everblooming plant which 
sends forth peculiar spear-shaped spikes of 
orange-colored flowers. Very attractive and 
easy to grow. Sometimes referred to as “Red 
Hot Fire Poker”. 35c each, $3.00* per dozen. 
IRIS 
AMBASSADEUR. 36 to 42 inches. S. Bronzy 
violet; F. velvety, carmine-purple. A fine 
grower and produces flowers of good substance. 
ALCAZAR. Very large, broad petals. Standards 
lilac blue with golden bronze throat. Falls 
violet purple. 
CAPRICE. 30 inches. S. & F. delicate purple, 
blending into silky lavender at the base. 
LENT A. WILLIAMSON. 36 to 42 inches. S. 
broad, soft campanula-violet; F. very large. 
Ranks very high among the newer Iris. 
MAGNIFICA. 36 inches S. light violet blue: 
F. dark reddish violet. Produces large blooms 
on tall stems. 
MRS. NEUBRONNER. 28 inches, S. & F. rich 
clear, golden yellow, like giant daffodils. Deeper 
yellow than Aurea. 
QUAKER LADY. Standards smoky lavender 
with yellow shadings ; falls ageratum blue and 
old gold, stigmas yellow, yellow beard. Very 
odd but attractive. 
DWARF IRIS 
These bloom earlier than the tall Iris and are 
excellent in rockeries and where a low Iris is 
wanted. 
CYANEA. Deep velvety blue. 
HEIGE. Lemon yellow. 
Prices on Iris, each 20c; doz. $2.00. 
postpaid. 
Canna—King Humbert 
