JOSEPH BRECK & SONS 
(Corporation) 
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Iris Germanica (German Iris) 
IRIS 
Iris Germanica or German Iris 
The German Iris is among the most desirable and 
easiest grown of our spring-flowering hardy plants, pro¬ 
ducing in May showy flowers of exquisite coloring, com¬ 
bining the richest and most delicate tints. For best 
results plant in a well-drained, sunny position, barely 
covering the roots. Avoid fresh manure in preparing 
soil. 
In the following description “S” signifies the stand¬ 
ards, or erect petals; “F* the falls, or drooping petals. 
Prices, except where noted, 15c each, $1.50 doz., $10.00 
per 100. 
Asiatica. S. Purple plume. F. Darker purple. 
Canary Bird. S. Canary-yellow. F. Crimson-purple 
Celeste. Pure celestial blue, changing to porcelain. 
Darius. S. Lemon. F. Yellow, veined and corded with 
purple. 
Donna Maria. S. Azure. F. Purple. 
Duchesse de Nemours. S. Pale lilac. F. Purple-violet, 
veined white. 
Flavescens. Light primrose-yellow, large flowers. 
Florentina alba. S. and F. Light porcelain-blue, chang¬ 
ing to white. 
Florentina blue. S. and F. Pale blue. Fragrant. 
Hector. Yellow and brownish-red. 
Honorabilis. S. Indian-yellow. F. Chestnut-red. 
La Tendre. S. Lavender-blue. F. Blue, veined violet. 
L’Innocence. Pure white, penciled purple and orange. 
Madame Chereau. S. and F. Pure white, penciled violet. 
Maori King. S. Golden yellow. F. Chocolate, veined 
white. 
Mrs. H. Darwin. S. French white. F. White, veined 
purple. 
Pallida Dalmatica. 3 to 4 ft. Lavender, stately spikes. 
New and very fine. 25c each, $2.50 doz. 
Pallida speciosa. S. Violet-blue. F. Purple. 
Princess of Wales. Combination violet-purple, violet and 
yellow. 
Purple Queen. S. and F. Rich violet-purple. 
Queen of May. S. and F. Bright rosy lavender. 
Silver King. S. and F. Pure white, very large. Fragrant. 
varieties, but will describe here a number of the best 
obtainable, selected from direct importations from 
Japan. 
Large plants, 30c each, $3.00 doz. Mixed colors, 15c 
each, $1.50 doz. (Order by number or name). 
No. 4 Kumo-no-obi. Double violet-purple, white center. 
No. 7 Sofu-no-koi. Double light blue, with pink mark¬ 
ing. 
No. 8 Mana-dowru. Double white, penciled blue, purple 
center. 
No. 10 Yomo-no-umi. Double, maltese lavender, purple 
center, penciled. 
No. 11 Mei-ran. Single carmine rose. 
No. 12 Kuma-funjin. Double, dark purple, blue center. 
No. 13 Taihei-raku. Single, dark crimson. 
No. 14 Hana-aoi. Double, bright violet-blue, shaded 
white. 
No. 15 Uchin. Double bluish purple, veined white. 
No. 16 Oshkun. Double navy-blue, purple center. 
No. 19 Kimi-no-megumi. Single, light blue, penciled, red 
center. 
No. 20 Kumo-no-uys. Double, very dark bluish purple. 
No. 23 Oniga-shima. Double, violet purple-sapphire cen¬ 
ter. 
No. 26 Senjo-no-hora. Double, dark red, splashed white. 
No. 28 Shira-taki. Double, white with yellow marking. 
No. 29 Shiga-no-wia-nami. Double, sapphire and blue, 
penciled white. 
No. 30 Kagaribi. Double, rose red, penciled white. 
No. 31 Kosui-no-iro. Double, very light blue, white cen¬ 
ter. 
No. 32 Komochi-guma. Single, very dark blush purple. 
No. 33 Kaku-jaku-ro. Single, light pink and blue, pen¬ 
ciled white. 
No. 34 Momiji-no-taki. Double, pink ground, blue and 
yellow veined. 
No. 35 Shuchiu-krva. Single, white, margined with pink. 
No. 36 Yedo-kagami. Single, dark red, purple center. 
No. 39 Tsurugi-no-mai. Single, dark maroon. 
No. 40 Iso-no-nami. Double, blue, splashed white. 
No. 41 Oyodo. Single, dark purple. 
No. 44 Koydai-san. Double, very dark blue, penciled 
white. 
Various Iris 
Iris Kaempferi 
(Japanese Iris) 
The flowers of the Japanese Iris are often 8 to 10 
inches in diameter and of remarkably varied and beau¬ 
tiful colors. They thrive best in a rich and somewhat 
moist soil. The blooming season is from the middle 
of June to about August 1. We carry in stock over fifty 
We offer below some of the very finest species and 
varieties. 
I. cristata. A dainty native species about 3 inches high, 
rich amethyst-blue. Flowers in May. 10c each, $1.00 
doz. 
I. pseudacorus. The common yellow Water Flag, suitable 
for marshes and water courses. 15c each, $1.50 doz. 
I. pumila hybrida Cyanea. Rich royal purple, with 
blackish shadings. 15c each. 
