TALL BEARDED IRISES (Pogoniris) 
Iris Germanica (German Iris, or Fleur-de-lis) 
These are all sun-lovers, and delight in a warm, well-drained situation, where the surface-creeping 
rhizomes can get a good baking in summer. They will thrive in almost any soil or situation except a wet 
one, which causes the rhizomes rapidly to decay. This is the group best known and most commonly cul¬ 
tivated. The flowers are the true fleur-de-lis, and they are well called the “orchids of the garden,” for 
they fairly outrival the orchids in delicacy of structure and wide range of coloring, including rich yellows, 
soft blues, intense purples and claret-reds, beautiful bronzes and pure whites, in every conceivable com¬ 
bination. 
This section includes the early-flowering dwarf kinds, and all the many varieties and species usually 
grouped under the head “Germanica.” The true Germanica has but few varieties; they flower in May, and 
are represented by the old-fashioned “flags” so commonly seen. The other species classed under this head 
are Amoena, Neglecta, Pallida, Plicata, Squalens, Variegata and others, with their many hybrid forms 
and all their wonderful combinations of iridescent color. Many of them are delicately fragrant, and all 
have prominent yellow or orange beards. 
For convenience, I have arranged them as far as possible in their natural groups. 
Culture. —A dry, sunny location suits them best. In wet places they are liable to decay. They may 
be planted in early spring, but the most favorable time is during August and September, the earlier the 
better, as that is their dormant season, after which they make a root-growth, becoming established before 
winter; although planting may be done at any time until the ground freezes, if the precaution is taken to 
give them a slight covering of an inch of loose straw or litter merely to prevent their being heaved out of 
the ground by thawing. Nearly all Irises may be divided and replanted successfully immediately after 
flowering, if the roots are not allowed to become dry. 
Special Collections of Beautiful Tall Bearded Irises 
Collection A.—100 in 100 extra-choice named varieties, my selection.$15 00 
25 in 25 extra-choice named varieties, my selection. 3 75 
12 in 12 extra-choice named varieties, my selection. 2 00 
Collection B .—100 in 25 fine varieties, my selection. 10 00 
25 in 25 fine varieties, my selection. 2 50 
12 in 12 fine varieties, my selection. 1 25 
Special Offer of Tall Bearded Irises for Extensive Planting and Massing 
1,000 in 20 distinct named varieties, my selection.$60 00 
1,000 in 10 distinct named varieties. 50 00 
1,000 in from 5 to 10 separate colors without names. 40 00 
1,000 in mixed varieties without names. 30 00 
250 or more at the rate per 1,000 
Farr’s New Seedling Irises 
All raised at Wyomissing 
During recent years I have found the hybridizing and raising of seedling Irises a very interesting 
pastime. Of the many thousands raised, scarcely any two are exactly alike. From the many fine forms, I 
have selected the following which I consider to be the very best. All who have seen them growing here 
have been unanimous in pronouncing them very beautiful. 
The color plates, showing these blooms in miniature, give but a faint idea of their fine colors, elegant 
form and large size, a better impression of which may be obtained by referring to the cut of the variety 
“Powhatan,” opposite page 9 , which is slightly reduced from the original. 
In the c I ass *f Ica tions the following abbreviations are used: Am., Amoena; Neg., Neglecta; Pall., Pallida; 
PIi., Plicata; Sq., Squalens; Var., Variegata. S. means standards or upper petals; F. means falls, or lower 
petals. 
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