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Beardless Irises, Group A 
Those which require a dry, sunny situation. 
CRISTATA. (Evansia.) A dainty native creeping 
species, only 3 inches in height; flowers rich ametnyst 
blue; a gem for the rock garden. May. 25 cts. 
FCETIDISSIMA (syn. Gladwyn Iris). Purple 
flowers, followed by bright scarlet seed-pods; much 
prized for winter decoration; evergreen foliage. 
18 in. 25 cts. 
Foetidissima foliis variegata. A variegated 
form of the above, the deep green foliage being 
broadly striped with silver; bears scarlet-berried 
seed-vessels. 18 in. 35 cts. 
FULVA (syn. Cuprea). A handsome species 
with rich coppery maroon-colored flowers the last 
of June. 18 in. 35 cts. 
GRAMINEA. A charming dwarf species, with 
very narrow foliage, bearing blue and purple flowers 
in June and July; very decorative. 1 it. 25 cts. 
MISSOURIENSIS. Lilac, with a yellow spot; a 
profuse bloomer, and one of the earliest and prettiest 
of the beardless species. May. 35 cts. 
TECTORUM . (syn. Tomiolopha). (Evansia.) 
A rare and beautiful species from China and Japan, 
with delicately crested flowers of the most beautiful 
blue. This is the “Roof Iris” of Japan, where it is 
grown on the thatched roofs of the cottages. A 
story is told of a woman who went to a Shinto priest 
to inquire how she could give a blue tint to her 
hair, and he told her to get the color from a flower 
which grew neither in heaven nor on earth. She 
tried the Iris flower from her cottage roof and at¬ 
tained the desired result. This Iris has so far 
proved hardy with us, but as the foliage is ever¬ 
green, it is benefited and will bloom more profusely 
if protected with a slight covering of straw. 1 ft. 
June. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Tectorum album. A pure white variety of the 
above. 50 cts. 
Beardless Irises, Group B 
The Irises in this group, besides being handsome subjects for the flower and shrubbery border, may 
be planted by the waterside, but with their crowns above the water-level. The varieties of Orientalis, 
Aurea, Monspur and Monneiri, are grand and stately plants, growing from 4 to 5 feet in height, with 
beautiful, erect, dark green foliage, which retains its beauty until well into winter. Grown together in 
masses, the effect is most striking and beautiful. 
Iris, Spuria Section 
All of the following Irises, many of them here¬ 
tofore classed as distinct species, are now considered 
to be varied forms of Iris spuria y or so closely related 
that they are classed together in this one group, 
which includes all the varieties of Spuria, Gulden- 
stadtiana, Monnieri, Aurea, Ochroleuca (syn. 
Orientalis), the Monspur hybrids and the dwarf 
varieties, Graminea,. Longipetala, Missouriensis, 
etc. With the exception of the dwarf varieties, they 
are all free growers and easily cultivated, with hand¬ 
some foliage, very decorative at all times; especially 
desirable for planting in moist — not wet — places. 
They are slovv to multiply, however, and require 
more than ordinary care in transplanting, which can 
be done to the best advantage in the early spring 
after they have started into active growth, or after 
the flowers have faded, care being taken that the 
rhizomes or roots should, under no circumstances, be 
allowed to become dry while out of the ground. 
AUREA (Species). A beautiful species from the 
Himalayas, with handsome, large flowers of the 
deepest golden yellow. 4 ft. June and July. 35 
cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
MONNIERI. A bold, handsome species, with 
golden yellow flowers. 3 ft. 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
MONSPUR. Handsome new hybrids, raised by 
Prof. Foster. They are all strong growers, with 
flowers of various shades of blue, producing, when 
massed, a glorious shimmering effect of violet-blue. 
4 ft. Mixed seedlings, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Monspur, A. J. Balfour. A fine variety, with 
violet-blue flowers. 3 ft. 35 cts. 
Monspur, Dorothy Foster. S. Soft violet; F. 
light blue. 4 feet. 35 cts. 
Monspur, Juno. S. lilac-blue; F. white, shaded 
blue, with golden blotch. 4 ft. 35 cts. 
Monspur, Premier. Fine, clear violet. 4 ft. 35c. 
OCHROLEUCA (syn. Orientalis gigantea). The 
Gold-banded Iris. A noble Iris, growing some 5 feet 
in height, with handsome, strong foliage, producing 
large flowers of ivory whiteness, with an orange- 
yellow blotch at the base of the falls. June and July. 
25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Ochroleuca sulphurea. An improved form, 
with pale sulphur flowers. 35 cts. 
SPURIA. Bright lilac-blue. 3 ft. June and July. 
25 cts. 
Spu r a alba. Pure white flowers, with yellow 
blotch; v varf grower. 1 ft. 25 cts. 
Spui. la foliis variegata. Foliage a very handsome 
golden shade in early summer; flowers lilac. 35c. 
Spuria, Mrs. A. W. Tait (syn. Longipetala 
super!a). Flowers soft porcelain-blue, with very 
long, pale blue falls, having a golden blotch at the 
base; fine foliage; free bloomer and very hardy. A 
lovely species, fine for massing. 3 ft. 35 cts. each, 
$2.50 per doz. 
Spuria notha. S. rich violet; F. blue, spotted 
yellow; handsome; very strong grower. 3 ft. 35 cts. 
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