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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 beau¬ 
tiful, 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 the following Irises, many of them here¬ 
tofore classed as distinct species, are now considered 
to be varied forms of Iris spuria , 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 slow 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; large, deep golden yellow flowers. 4 ft. 
June and July. 35 cts. 
HEXAGANA LEMANCEI. A native species in 
which the blue flowers appear amidst the foliage. 
50 cts. 
Li^VIGATA. (True.) A species from Japan, with 
brilliant violet flowers, a vivid color, quite rare. 
Thrives in moist situations, but will do well with 
the rhizomes covered with water; blooms in June. 
Very scarce. 18 inches. $1.50. 
Laevigata alba. (True.) Pure white with a faint 
tinge of mauve at throat; distinct. $1. 
MONSPUR. Handsome new hybrids, raised by 
Professor 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. 35 cts. 
Monspur, Lord Wolseley. Rich violet; S. 
shaded purple; F. blotched bronze. 35 cts. 
OCHROLEUCA (syn. Orientalis gigantea). The 
Gold-banded Iris; grows 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. 35 cts. 
SPURIA ALBA. Pure white flowers, with yellow 
blotch; dwarf grower. 1 ft. 35 cts. 
Spuria foliis variegata. Foliage a very hand¬ 
some golden shade in early summer; flowers lilac. 
35 cts. 
Spuria notha. S. rich violet; F. blue, spotted 
yellow; handsome; very strong grower. 3 ft. 35 cts. 
Siberian Iris 
The most delicate and elegant of all the small- 
flowered Irises. Narrow,. grassy foliage, with tall 
stems and flowers of various snades of blue, with 
white markings; very free-flowering and one of 
the best for cutting. I am sure even the gentian 
cannot surpass the intense deep blue of Orientalis. 
Sibirica, George Wallace. Azure-blue; F. 
marked white. Extra fine. 3 ft. 35 cts. 
Sibirica lactea. Milky white. 3 ft. 35 cts. 
ORIENTALIS (syn. Sanguinea). Intensely bril¬ 
liant blue flowers, the bud being inclosed in con¬ 
spicuous crimson spathe valves. 3 ft. 
Orientalis, Blue King. A fine variety bearing 
handsome clear blue flowers. Found by Mr. Peter 
Barr in Japan. 25 cts. 
Orientalis, Snow Queen. Large, ivory-white 
flowers. Found in Japan by Mr. Barr. 25 cts. 
Orientalis superba. Large, violet-blue; hand¬ 
some foliage, reaching almost to the flowers. 
Beardless Irises, Group C 
Irises suitable for planting by the waterside, and in very damp or wet places. These will also do well 
in any good, loamy soil that is kept well cultivated and mellow. 
PSEUDO-ACORUS (Common Yellow Water- VERSICOLOR. A native species, common to 
Flag).. Bright yellow. This and the Versicolor our streams and marshes, flowering in June and 
varieties are the only Irises that may be safely July; a very showy violet-blue flower. 25 cts. 
planted where water habitually stands. 3 ft. May Versicolor Kermesina. Rich claret-red, with 
and June. 25 cts. See illus. facing p. 9. white markings. 2 ft. 50 cts. 
Varieties not otherwise priced will be supplied at the rate of 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $12.50 per 
100. Varieties priced at 25 cts. each, are $2.50 perdoz., $15 per 100; 35 cts. each, $3.50 perdoz.; 50cts. each, 
$5 per doz. ^ Not less than 3 of a variety will be supplied at the rate per dozen; 25 at the rate per 100. 
Large lists of one or two of a kind will be charged at the single rate. Large clumps for immediate 
effect can be supplied in many varieties of my selection at 40 cts. each, $4 per doz. Extra-choice 
varieties, 60 cts. each, $6 per doz. 
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