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MENTOR , OHIO 
WAYSIDE GARDENS 
Jr is Si 
ermanica 
(German or Flag Iris) 
The German Iris is one of the finest, if not the finest, of our hardy 
plants. Not particular as to soil or location, but asking only that the 
sun shine on it. It throws up spikes of bloom that are marvelous in 
their delicacy of structure, and the colorings, which are exquisitely 
dainty, are wonderful in their blendings and variety. 
Culture: Iris will grow in any good soil and under almost any con- 
dition. They like lime and should be divided and reset every third 
year. 
S., standing petals; F., drooping petals. 
Alcazar. 75c per 3; $2.50 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
S. light bluish violet; F. deep purple with bronze veined throat. 
Striking flower. 
Ambassadeur. 75c per 3; $2.50 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
S. a fascinating smoky velvety purple color; F. velvety purple' 
maroon; beards and style yellow. 
Asia. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
One of the highest rated and finest Irises in cultivation. A mass- 
ive flower of aristocratic bearing, in a soft blend of lovely hazy 
smoky blue. It is also one of our tallest Irises. 
Ballerine. $1.75 per 3; $5.00 per 12; $40.00 per 100. 
S. light blue-violet, broad and waved at the margin; F. a deeper 
shade; sweet scented. A splendid, tall, strong growing Pallida 
form. 36 to 48 inches. 
Candlelight. $1.00 per 3; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
Large flowers of pale pinkish lavender illuminated from within 
with a rich golden glow; a very lovely Iris. 
Caprice. 75c per 3; $2.50 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
S. rosy red; F. deeper rosy red. Large and handsome. 24 inches. 
Cecil Minturn. 85c per 3; $2.75 per 12; $18.00 per 100. 
Soft Cattleya rose. A beautiful flower with broad petals, grace¬ 
fully waved and crinkled. 
Crusader. $1.20 per 3; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
One of the finest lavender-blue varieties, the falls being a deeper 
tone than the standards. A tall, strong grower with very large 
flowers of good substance. 
Fairy. $1.00 per 3; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
White, delicately bordered and suffused pale blue. The tallest 
standard variety giving a white effect. 
Germaine Perthuis. 75c per 3; $2.50 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
Fragrant, late. This is one of the finest Irises in cultivation with 
extremely high rating. Intense velvety violet-purple throughout. 
Mother of Pearl. $1.00 per 3; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
Standards and falls pale bluish lavender with a faint creamy un¬ 
dertone. Large flowers of exceptional substance and perfect form 
on well-branched stems. 
Opera. $1.00 per 3; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
A rich violet-red bicolor. S. bright rich pansy-violet; F. rich vel¬ 
vety violet-purple. Vigorous and free. 
Pallida Dalmatica, Princess Beatrice. 
75c per 3; $2.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
This is the true type of Pallida Dalmatica and still one of the 
most attractive and satisfactory all around varieties, with flowers 
of large size; both standards and falls of a clear lavender-blue 
shading to a pale silvery blue at the base and sweetly scented. 
It is of strong, vigorous growth, over 3 feet high with unusually 
heavy glaucous foliage. (Color illustration, page 68). 
Pallida Dalmatica, foliis variegatis. 50c each; $5.00 per 12. 
This beautiful variety is conspicuous on account of its striking 
variegated foliage, which is of a glaucous green with broad bands 
of creamy yellow, every leaf being well marked. 
Primrose. $1.00 per 3; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
A very handsome flower of the finest form and good substance 
and nicely branched. Standards deep yellow, the falls lighter. 
Queen Caterina. 85c per 3; $2.75 per 12; $18.00 per 100. 
A midseason variety of beautiful clear orchid-purple veined with 
brilliant gold; the whole being further enhanced with a bright 
orange beard. 
Rhein Nixe. 75c per 3; $2.50 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
S. white; F. violet-blue with white edge. A splendid tall, strong 
growing plant. Foliage is good and where a color combination 
of this sort is desired, there is no better. 
Shekinah. 75c per 3; $2.50 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
A delightful shade of pale yellow shading to amber in the throat, 
with a lemon-colored beard. This is a true yellow Pallida, and the 
first of the type. A most uncommon and very handsome variety. 
Snow White. $1.00 per 3; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
A pure snow-white, with soft green markings, which gives it an 
especially delicate appearance. 
Souvenir de Mme. Gaudichau. 
$1.00 per 3; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
A rich, deep velvety purple Iris; of fine shape and finish. Tall, 
early and very distinct. Striking and remarkable. 42 inches. 
Gold Imperial. $1.00 per 3; $3.00 per 12; $20.00 per 100. 
The greatest golden yellow Iris known; might be called the 
Golden Iris. 
Isolene. 85c per 3; $2.75 per 12; $18.00 per 100. 
Round standards of pale pinkish buff, strongly flushed mauve; the 
sharply reflexed falls are Chinese violet with russet tints at sides. 
Lord of June. 75c per 3; $2.50 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
S. lavender-blue; F. rich violet-purple. A magnificent variety of 
gigantic size. 
Magnifica. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
All that its name implies, flowers of immense size on stiff branch¬ 
ing stems 4 feet high. Falls of a superb dark reddish purple, 
standards light violet-blue. 
Jr is 
(Japanese Iris) 
Iris Kaempferi belong to the most magnificent of our garden flow¬ 
ers, a field of them in bloom is a most gorgeous sight. Even a single 
plant growing on the edge of a pool or stream never fails to bring 
forth favorable comment. The foliage is also very ornamental. See¬ 
ing them for the first time, one cannot withhold an exclamation of 
surprise and having once seen can never forget their striking beauty. 
The collection below is one of the finest and most distinct in this 
country; many growers have come to us for their stock. 
Culture: Late plantings should be protected by a light covering of 
straw or leaves after the ground is permanently frozen to prevent 
roots from being heaved out of ground by frost. Plant in spring or 
September and October. Avoid all lime. 
Catherine Parry. $1.20 per 3; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
Double blue, overlaid with rich purple glow; high tufts in center. 
(Color illustration, page 68). 
Columbia. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
Double blue with pure white veins, yellow center; a striking va¬ 
riety of unusual strength. 
Eleanor Parry. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
Double. Claret-purple, flaming and blue as flower ages. Compact, 
medium sized. 
Fascination. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
Double. Mauve-pink, lightly veined white. Beautiful variety. 
Gold Bound. $1.20 per 3; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
A fine double, pure white; creamy glow at the gold-banded 
center. 
Koko-No-Iro. $1.20 per 3; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
Six large, royal purple petals, with a yellow center, radiating into 
lines. Most brilliant Iris. 
Mahogany. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
Large, double flowers, the latest to bloom. Purple-mahogany-red. 
The erect petals prettily crested. 
Purple and Gold. $1.20 per 3; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
Double. Rich violet-purple with white petaloids, tipped violet. 
Conspicuous golden throat with bluish white rays. 
Pyramid. $1.20 per 3; $3.50 per 12; $25.00 per 100. 
Double. Violet-purple veined white in center of each petal. 
Queen of the Blues. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
Double; Delft blue veined white, gold center. Handsome flower. 
Shadow. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
Single. Self color, reddish purple. Very large fine blossoms. 
Templeton. $1.40 per 3; $4.00 per 12; $30.00 per 100. 
Double; reddish violet mottled and marbled white; of exceedingly 
fine form. 
We will supply one root each of any variety you may select at one- 
third the price of three. 
Mixed Colors. 75c per 3; $2.50 per 12; $15.00 per 100. 
Both single and double varieties. Splendid mixture of the 
choicest Japanese varieties. 
