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The Garden Magazine, June, 1924 
Vaughan’s Iris 
T HOUGH for forty-six years we have been the chief source of gen¬ 
eral supply for Middle Western gardeners, carrying everything a 
gardener needs or desires, we do not neglect specialization, and are 
particularly proud of our iris collection. We invite comparison of 
our list with that of any specialist in this flower, which thrives so won¬ 
derfully under Middle Western climatic and weather conditions. A 
complete list of named varieties will be sent on request. We direct at¬ 
tention to our moderate prices on the following excellent new varieties: 
The figures before the names are the ratings of the American Iris 
Society on a scale of 10. 
9.4 Ambassadeur. 40 inches. Smoky bronze: and dark velvety maroon. 
Late. Each, $4.oo. 
8.3 La Neige. 24 inches. A glistening ivory white. Late. Each, Si.25; 3 
for S3.25; dozen, $ 10 . 00 . 
9.0 Lent A. Williamson. 42 inches. Lavender-violet; and velvety royal 
purple. The flowers are of gigantic size; it is tall and luxuriant grower. 
Each, $2.25; 3 for So. 00 . 
9.1 Magnifica. 44 inches. “S” light purple on white; “F” dark reddish pur¬ 
ple. A line strong plant with branching stems close to 4 feet tall. Flowers of 
heavy texture, measuring 0 inches high; stands heat well. Very fragrant. 
Midseason. Each. S5.00. 
9.0 Queen Caterina. 40 inches. Pale lavender violet with orange beard. 
Midseason. Each, $4.50. 
9.3 Souv. de Mad. Gaudichau. This is without a doubt the most beautiful 
of all the deep purple Iris. The plants are vigorous, and the magnificent 
llowers, of great size, form and substance. Early. Each, $7.00. 
LOW PRICED COLLECTIONS 
Giant Flowered Sorts 
1 plant each, for $2.00. 3 plants each, for $5.00. 
Alcazar, Isolene, Monsignor, Dorothea, Loute, Twilight. 
Lavender, Blue, and Purple 
1 plant each, for $2.25. 3 plants each, for $5.75. 
Celeste, Kochi, Monsignor, Pres. Thiers, Violaeea Grandiflora, Gertrude, 
L’Avenir, Pallida Dalmatica, Storm Cloud, Zephyr. 
Bed, White, and Blue 
1 plant each, for $0.05. 3 plants each, for $1.50. 
Mad. Paquette, Mrs. H. Darwin, and Gertrude. 
Bargain Collection 
One each. 12 varieties, our selection, for $1.00, prepaid. 
Good Mixture 
For large plantings and naturalizing, splendid value. Per 100, $4.00; per 
1 , 000 , $25.00. (By express at buyer’s expense.) 
VAUGHAN’S SEED STORE 
10-12 W. Randolph Street 41-43 Barclay Street 
Chicago, Illinois New York 
SPECIAL OFFER OF IRIS 
Fine Varieties 
Plant July to September for Next Season’s Blooming 
Prices Include Packing and Postage 
Alcazar —Standards light bluish violet; Each Per 10 
falls deep brilliant purple; throat 
veined bronze. Very large flowers. .$ .50 $4.00 
Candelabra —Deep blue flecked white. . .30 2.00 
Caprice —Deep rosy claret with yellow 
beard. 30 2.00 
Isoline —Standards pinkish buff"; falls 
violet. Large flowers. 40 3.20 
King —Standards lemon yellow; falls 
rich maroon, edged yellow. 40 3.20 
Lorely —Standards yellow, splashed 
blue; falls creamy white, shading to 
purple. 30 2.00 
Rhein Nixe —Standards pure white; 
falls deep violet-blue with white edge. . .35 3.00 
Pallida Albert Victor —Standards soft 
blue; falls beautiful silvery lavender. 
Flowers very large and showy. 30 2.00 
40 Plants, 5 of each variety.$11.00 
80 “ 10 “ “ “ . 20.00 
No Order Accepted for Less Than Two Dollars 
General Nursery Catalogue gladly sent on request 
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