But before the memory of the glory that has passed has faded away, we are reminded of that to come, 
when in November the Crimean Irises, yielding to the allurements of the mild Indian summer days, put 
forth their blooms here and there, as if too eager and impatient to await the coming of spring. 
In arranging the Iris-garden, much depends on the taste of the owner. Along walks and drives, the 
borders of the shrubbery and near the waterside, may be found ideal locations. The dwarf varieties make a 
very pretty edging to larger beds, and are very effective planted in front of the taller kinds. 
Wonderful landscape effects may be obtained by planting Irises in broad masses around the margin 
of a pond or along the banks of a stream, planting the Water-Flags at the water’s edge, and the rest of the 
Apogons a little higher up. Still higher, on the drier ground, the taller Bearded Irises may be placed, bor¬ 
dering these with the “Intermediate” varieties, and finally the dwarf kinds, forming a carpet of color blend¬ 
ing away into the sod. Here and there in sheltered nooks, among rocks, may be found places for the more 
delicate and tender varieties. Irises are invaluable as cut-flowers. If they are taken as the buds are 
about to open, and allowed to expand indoors, the colors will be much richer, and will last a long time, 
for as fast as one flower fades the next bud will take its place, until all have opened. 
Irises are a leading specialty with me, and my collection of several hundred varieties contains many 
new and rare ones not to be found elsewhere. They have been thoroughly tested, and are distinct and 
true to name. Only such varieties as are perfectly hardy and of easy cultivation are offered here. 
Classification and Culture 
Baker, in his “Handbook of the Iris,” divides them into two series — Rhizomatous and Bulbous. 
FIRST SERIES—RHIZOMATOUS 
All the Irises in this catalog belong to the Rhizomatous series, i.e., those with creeping rhizomes or 
rootstocks. These are divided into seven subgenuses, of which only two are commonly grown in gardens, 
and, with but two or three exceptions, all the Irises in this book are comprised in these two divisions: 
Pogoniris. Bearded Irises, having a distinct beard down the center of the fall, including all of the 
varieties of Iris Gcrmanica, the Dwarf Bearded varieties, Crimean Hybrids and Intermediates. 
Apogon. Beardless Irises, having perfectly smooth falls, comprising all of the Irises in Groups A, B 
and C, on pages 13 and 14, including the Siben«.*i and Japanese varieties. 
The other five subdivisions of Rhizomatous Irises are: 
Oncocyclus. Lower part of the falls hairy. 
Regelia. Connects Oncocyclus with Pogoniris. 
Evansia. Having a tooth-like crest down the claw. 
Pseudevansia. Having a beard springing from a rudimentary crest. 
Pardanthopsis. Similar to Evansia, but without crest. 
Of these, only two varieties are listed in this catalog, viz., Iris cristata and Iris tectorum , which belong 
to the Evansia section. 
In the matter of cultivation, the Rhizomatous species may be divided as follows: 
1. Those thriving in moist or wet ground. (Apogon, Groups B and C.) 
2. Those requiring a dry, sunny location, with good drainage in winter. (Pogoniris.) 
3. Those requiring special culture in frames outside, or in greenhouses. (Oncocyclus.) 
For the ordinary garden the most important of these groups are the Pogoniris, or Bearded Irises. 
SECOND SERIES—BULBOUS. Species with Bulbous Rootstocks 
Xiphion. Standards erect, stamens not adhering to the style branches. 
Gynandriris. Standards erect, stamens adhering to the style branches. 
Juno. Very small, spreading standards. 
This class of bulbs comes under the embargo promulgated by the Federal horticultural Board, and 
jannot be imported. The classification is made as a matter of record; bulbs are not for sale. 
In May of each year I issue Farr’s Quality Bulbs , a booklet devoted to Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissi, 
and other Holland importations. A copy will be mailed to my regular customers, without notice; to all 
others on request. 
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