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JOSEPH BRECK ft SONS 
(Corporation) 
Iris Germanica (German Iris) 
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 w'ell-drained, sunny position, barely 
covering the roots. 
In the following description “S” signifies the standards, 
or erect petals; “F” the falls, or drooping petals. 
Prices, except w'here noted, 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Asiatica. S. Purple plume. F. Darker purple. 
Aurea. S. and F. Clear rich yellow. 
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, changing 
to white. 
Florentina Blue. S. and F. Pale-blue. Fragrant. 
Gracchus. S. Creamy yellow'. F. Velvet purple, yellow 
striped. 
Hector. Yellow and brownish red. 
Honorabilis. S. Indian-yellow. F. Chestnut-red. 
La Tendrer. S. Lavender-blue. F. Blue, veined violet. 
Madame Chereau. Pure white, penciled violet. 
Mrs. H. Darwin. White, veined purple. 
Pallida Dalmatica. 3 to 4 ft. Lavender, stately spikes.* 
New’ and very fine. 25c each; 2.50 per 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, large. Fragrant. 
Japanese Iris 
The flowers of the Japanese Iris are often 8 inches 
across, and of remarkably varied and beautiful colors. 
They thrive best in a rich and somewhat moist soil. The 
blooming season is from the middle of June to about 
August 1. 
Large Plants, 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 
Mixed Colors, unnamed, 15c each; $1.50 per doz. 
(Order by number or name.) 
No. 4 Kumo-no-obi. Double violet-purple, white centre. 
No. 7 Sofu-no-koi. Double light blue, with pink marking. 
No. 8 Mana-dowru. Double white, penciled blue, purple 
centre. 
No. 10 Yomo-no-umi. Double, maltese lavender, purple 
centre, penciled. 
No. 11 Mei-ran. Single carmine rose. 
No. 12 Kuma-funjin. Double, dark purple, blue centre. 
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 centre. 
No. 19 Kimi-no-megumi. Single, light blue, penciled, red 
centre. 
No. 20 Kumo-no-uys. Double, very dark bluish purple. 
No. 23 Oniga-shima. Double, violet purple-sapphire cen¬ 
tre. 
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¬ 
tre. 
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. 
Hardy Garden Chrysanthemums 
These old-fashioned plants are eagerly sought for by 
garden lovers, and we are able to offer a large number 
of new varieties which are of great value. 
Price 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Aberdeen. Bronze (Button). 
Arabella. Pink. 
Boston. Golden bronze. 
Bridesmaid. Blush. 
Canary. Pale yellow. 
Davidiana. Pink. 
Golden Pheasant. Rich golden-yellow. 
Julia Lagravere. Dark red. 
President. Deep yellow; large. 
Seven Oaks. Pale yellow, free-flow'ering. 
Syracuse. Large dark red. 
Soleil d’Or. Orange. 
Trojan. Maroon, with yellow' centre. 
Victor. Rosy crimson. 
Iris Kaempferi (Japanese Iris) 
