PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR BEARDED IRIS 
Prepare the soil to a depth of at least 10 inches, mixing in any commercial fertilizer, such as bone meal, Vigoro, 
etc. Barnyard manure, if not used too heavily, is satisfactory when mixed well in the soil. Place the rhizome so that 
the top will be just barely exposed. Keep the ground moist and well stirred in order to achieve the best results. Iris 
may be planted from 8 to 18 inches apart, depending on the effect desired. Divide every three or four years. June, 
July and August planting is advisable, although September and October plantings are satisfactory except in those 
sections having severe winters. Remember that iris roots may be shipped long distances in perfect safety. 75 per cent 
of our shipments are made to customers residing more than 1000 miles away. 
UTILITY OF IRIS 
Iris may be used where other plants will not survive. Their hardiness is amazing. 
Iris may be made the predominating garden feature, or they may be used as distinct novelty plants. The most 
pleasing effects can be obtained by massing, but separate clump? of individual varieties are very beautiful. 
Iris as a hobby can not be surpassed. Stamp collecting and antiques fail to give the satisfaction and joy that a 
flower lover may obtain — for an iris collection will lead one across the border and away from life’s worries into a won¬ 
derland of delight. The thrill of seeing a new variety blooming in your garden can not be equaled. 
The new varieties of iris surpass in beauty the blossoms of every other flower. The new creations are large, tall, 
and of exquisite color blendings— far superior to the inferior sorts available a decade ago. 
HOW TO SELECT IRIS 
A few varieties added to the garden each season will sustain interest and give added joy to the flower lover. If 
your garden space is limited, discard your older, inferior varieties to make room for the newer and superior introduc¬ 
tions. You would not think of keeping an obsolete automobile in your garage, so why not apply the same good judg¬ 
ment to the flowers in your garden? 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR JAPANESE IRIS 
Japanese Iris require an acid soil to give the best bloom, although they will grow and bloom in any soil. The proper 
acidity is obtained by applying a small amount of sulphate of ammonia to the soil in which they are planted—a handful 
to each plant, applied once a year. Sulphate of aluminum will make the soil permanently acid, and may be used instead 
of the sulphate of ammonia. Use no lime. These Iris grow in practically every state. In a few places where they 
have not succeeded, their failure may be attributed to being planted too late in autumn and thus being heaved out by 
the frosts. Plant either in fall or early spring. Protect with a mulch in cold sections. When they are ordered with 
Bearded Iris, we hold this part of the order until the proper time for planting. While they give larger flowers if well 
watered before and during the blooming season, the roots should not stand in water during the winter. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR ORIENTAL POPPIES 
The poppy is a gorgeous flower which grows with little care and blooms profusely over a long period in late spring 
and early summer. They are invaluable additions to any garden and blend well with other flowers. With a back¬ 
ground of blue Anchusa, they are exquisite. 
We are now able to offer a wide range of colors, the varieties coming in various shades of pink, orange, red, 
salmon, white, and maroon. Plant in August, setting the roots a few inches below the surface and keeping them well 
watered. Any fairly rich, non-acid soil is satisfactory. 
Poppies make excellent cut flowers when cut in morning or evening if the ends are burned immediately after cut¬ 
ting. This burning not only seals the stem but sterilizes the cut surface. Re-cut again just before burning, after re¬ 
moving from the garden to the fire. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR HEMEROCALLIS 
Hemerocallis grow from thick, fleshy, tuberous roots — not bulbs — and may be planted any month in the year, pro¬ 
vided the soil is kept moist. The roots should be placed about three inches deep in rich garden loam. If soil is light 
and sandy, it may be improved by the liberal addition of well decayed cow manure, well mixed with humus and rich soil. 
Holes should be made large enough to accomodate amply the tubers without crowding. Roots should be spread and the 
soil worked around them. 
Clumps often may be left undisturbed as long as four to six years without loss in size or number of flowers, but 
should be taken up and divided at the expiration of that period, as in old clumps the roots become firmly matted near 
the middle. The wasteful competition between the too-numerous roots weakens the general condition and vitality of 
the plant, causing the flowers to deteriorate. 
In any fair soil, if given a reasonable amount of moisture, the plants will produce excellent flowers. The Daylily 
stands extreme moisture, and even though half submerged the plants will thrive. They may be planted in full sun or 
partial shade. 
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