PUGET SOUND GROWN 
PUGET SOUND GROWN 
The New Dutch Iris (Bulbous) 
This very distinctive group is of recent origin. The 
flowers are superior in substance, color and brilliancy 
to the old Spanish types, and are much earlier. The 
following list contains a wide range of colors, mostly 
in pastel shades and as delicate in appearance as 
orchids, but much more lasting, as: they keep for over 
a week as cut flowers, and have a range of over six j 
weeks in the garden. Although they need some protec- ! ' 
tion in extreme climates, they seem to do very well 
as far north as New York. (Figures shown after name 
indicate average length of stem.) 
Adrian Backer. 20". Uniform purple lilac, 
good form and substance. E. 
Postpaid 
Per Doz. 
$1.00 
Cultural Directions 
(Read Carefully) 
All narcissii should be planted in September or early 
October for best results. Early planting makes good 
root growth and stores up food energy to produce fine 
flowers. Many failures are due to late planting. 
Most soils are adaptable to garden culture of 
daffodils and bulbous iris if well drained and not too 
heavy, in which case the addition of a little sand and 
leaf mold or ground peat is very beneficial. 
The soil should be prepared by very deep spading 
and should be moist and kept moist, but not wet, in 
the fall and spring. 
Avoid manure; bone meal is the best fertilizer and 
should be mixed freely in the soil below bulbs when 
planting. 
Frans Decker. 26". Standards and falls 
pure white. A very beautiful variety. E. 
Imperator. 22". Fine uniform blue, large 
robust grower; fine for garden and 
forcing. L. 
Jan Weenix. 30". Standards and falls soft 
lavender blue. An extra fine variety. M. 
J. W. de Wilde. 28". Standards yellow, falls 
golden yellow; one of the best yellows. 
M. 
Leonardo Da Vinci. 28”. Standards creamy 
white, falls canary yellow; with orange 
stripe. Very large. M. 
2.50 
.60 
1.50 
1.20 
1.20 
Plant NARCISSII 6 to 8 inches apart and deep 
enough so that the tips of bulbs are at least 5 inches 
below the surface. Very large bulbs may be planted 
deeper and will do better. 
In the colder climates a good mulch of straw, 
leaves or ground peat is helpful; the straw or leaves 
should be removed or spread apart in the spring when 
foliage appears. Peat may be left undisturbed and is 
a very beneficial addition to any soil. 
In the warmer climates they are very grateful for a 
partially shaded cool peaty soil where they will grow 
happily for years, and the blossoms will hold their 
color and texture much longer. 
The above directions also apply to bulbous Iris 
except that it is well to with-hold planting until late 
October as they grow very rapidly in the fall and the 
foliage would then freeze down in winter. They also 
should be well mulched in cold climates. 
S. Van Ruysdael. 23". Standards violet- 
purple, falls violet-blue, unique and 
very effective. M. 
Therese Schwartz. 24". Standards corn 
flower blue, falls pure white with 
narrow orange strip, excellent cut 
flower. M. 
Vander Heist. 22". Standards canary yel¬ 
low, falls golden yellow, very early.... 
White Excelsior. 22”. Uniform pure white 
falls very broad, the best medium 
priced white. M. 
Indian Chief. 23" 
with bronze, 
novelty. L. . 
Standards violet tinged 
falls bronze. Excellent 
1.60 
1.20 
.80 
S 
.80 
J 
2.50 
flowering 
The above prices are for FIRST SIZE 
bulbs. Six bulbs at the dozen price, no orders accepted 
for less than six bulbs of any one variety. 
Most of these bulbs do well if left two or three 
years without lifting. The proper time to dig is when 
foliage has turned yellow but not completely dried up. 
Store bulbs; in a cool, well ventilated place for two or 
three weeks at which time the mature, well developed 
slabs may be carefully removed. Never break off slabs 
that adhere tightly to the mother bulb. 
Never plant a bulb that is diseased 
decayed as they are of no value and a 
sound bulbs. 
If you get quality bulbs to start with and hplfow 
the above directions carefully you will bKhouhtffully 
rewarded. 
ORDERS should reach me not later than September 
1st, and will be shipped at once in the order received 
Therefore ORDER EARLY, preferably in JiH or . August 
as most stocks are limited. I cannot ship ' ~ 
1st, except on orders held for future deli\' 
at purchaser’s risk. 
HAMILTC 
ALL DOUBLE NOSE BULBS 
