Iris Qu.ltti:re> 
Fortunate are the devotees of the Flora whose 
hobby is the stately, rainbow hued Iris; for 
their favorite is not only beautiful beyond 
description, but it is also one of the hardiest 
and easiest flowers to cultivate. 
The surpassing charm of its blooms may be 
en j°yed with the least expenditure of time and 
effort - A moderately moist but well drained 
soil, with sunshine at least part of the day, 
will yield excellent results. 
September is the best time for transplanting 
them, as this gives the roots time to develop 
before winter sets in. They may, however, be 
moved any time except while they are in bloom 
or the ground is frozen. 
Avoid the use of fresh manure which is de¬ 
structive to the roots when brought into 
contact with them. If a fertilizer is necessary, 
use bone meal, sparingly. Occasional cul¬ 
tivation will reward you with a greater number 
of larger, finer blooms. 
Plant about two feet apart with the bulbs or 
crowns not more than two inches below the 
top of the ground. 
In grouping Iris, the tall growing varieties 
should naturally be banked behind the 
shorter ones. 
For lining shrubbery no other flower can com¬ 
pare with the short growing Iris. It is also 
greatly esteemed as a border for walks, 
driveways, lawns and pools. 
Mass formations in effective color combina¬ 
tions, with proper regard for harmony in 
color and form, fairly dazzle the beholder with 
their gorgeous brilliance. 
A rough diagram of your plantings, drawn 
at planting time and designating the several 
varieties, will identify them by name after 
the labels have disappeared. You must know 
them individually if you would appreciate 
them at their full value. 
IRIS COLLECTION 
blooming root each of the following twenty-five well selected varieties, amounting 
to $11.30 for only $10.00. 
Kochi 
Caprice 
Parc de Neuilly 
Monsignor 
Archeveque 
Gertrude 
Princess Beatrice 
Queen Alexandra 
Lohengrin 
Isoline 
Prosper Laugier 
Eldorado 
Ma Mie 
Swatara 
Iris King 
Quaker Lady 
Loreley 
Sherwin Wright 
Innocenza 
Fairy 
Rhein Nixe 
White Knight 
Mme. Chereau 
Parisiana 
Mary Garden 
Make your selections from Peterson’s Master List of Iris, most beautiful combination effects may be 
had in Iris selections. See page 4 for suggestions as to the easiest and best way of doing it. 
For 
Iris Service 
and 
Beauty 
norite 
cPeterson 
'^Nursery 
30 N. La Salle St. 
Chicago, III. 
