Please Read Carefully Before Ordering 
CULTURE 
T HE Iris has proved itself to be the 
most satisfactory and dependable 
perennial in the garden. All it asks 
is “a place in the sun”, or part sun, good 
drainage and room to grow. These dry 
years have left many gaps among other 
perennials in the border which might 
profitably be filled with bearded iris. 
WE RECOMMEND JULY PLANTING. 
The new divisions are then fully matured 
and in the best condition for transplant¬ 
ing. Plants moved at this time become 
thoroughly established, make a nice fall 
growth and usually bloom normally the 
following spring. They should be planted 
carefully with feeding roots spread deep¬ 
ly, and the earth well firmed around and 
just covering the rhizome, or fleshy part 
of the root. Do not leave the rhizome ex¬ 
posed as is sometimes advocated. Newly 
set plants need some protection from hot 
sun, but care should be taken not to 
water then too often during hot weather. 
IRIS ROT. Well drained iris plantings 
that are kept clean and not allowed to be¬ 
come crowded, seldom show any rot. 
Sweet soil and sunshine are the best pre¬ 
vention as well as cure. If, however, 
plants do become affected, remove dis¬ 
eased part and dust with cupro-jabonite 
or copper-carb. 
PLEASE ORDER EARLY. During bloom¬ 
ing season is the ideal time to choose and 
order new iris. We invite yon to make 
yonr selections in our garden during late 
May and early June, while they are at 
the height of their blooming season. We 
will be glad to help you. 
A 10% DISCOUNT wTl be given for 
cash cn all orders received by June 20th. 
Orders will be filled beginning Jn’y 1st, 
in succession as received, unless a later 
date is specified. Cards are sent to notify 
customers at time of shipment. 
SHIPPING EXPENSES PREPAID ON 
ALL ORDERS OF $2.00 OR MORE. 
TERMS: CASH WITH ORDER. Remit¬ 
tance may be made by check, draft or 
postal money order. 
WE GUARANTEE our stock to be strong, 
healthy, true to name, and to reach you 
in first class condition. 
We invite you to visit the 
MAPLE VALLEY IRIS GARDENS 
MAPLETON, IOWA 
On Highway 141, forty miles southeast of Sioux City, and 150 miles northwest of 
Des Moines. 
You will be very welcome. 
