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These are not half as much appreciated as they should be. They are the 
latest blooming and the tallest growing and the most beautiful of the Iris. 
They prefer moist land but will grow on ordinary soil. They are permanent 
and we believe you will be pleased with your trial of them. Water well at 
blooming time. Plant only in the spring. 
We have tested these for several years and list a collection of best varie¬ 
ties chosen for color and vigor—listed by name and letter; order 
either way. 
Good clumps at 35c each; $1.00 for 3. 
Siberian Iris 
German Iris 
(A) Gekka-no-nami. White, base of petals and veins yellow. 
(B) Hizakwa. Purple, with 6 frilled petals. 
(C) Sakata. Delicate lavender, veined purple; 3 petals. 
(Dl Zedo Kagin. Rose with purple markings; 3 petals. 
(E) Surprise. Blue-lavender and mauve markings; 6 petals. 
< F) Tokyo. A fine, 3-petaled white Iris with cream markings at 
base of petals. Unusual. 
These follow the German Iris in blossom and prove quite an addi¬ 
tion to the garden or border. The leaves are thin, long, and graceful 
and the flowers are usually nestled in the foliage, just showing their 
blossoms. More dependable than Spanish Iris and should be planted. 
We offer two colors: Blue and White. 20c each; $1.00 for 6; $2.00 
per doz. 
These lovely flowers have been called "Orchids of the Garden." Even the most 
matter-of-fact gardener will admit that few perennials are more gay and colorful. 
They will grow and bloom anywhere—sun or shade, good soil or poor soil, atten¬ 
tion or neglect mean little to Iris, they thrive anyway. All the varieties in the list 
are highly rated by the American Iris Society (none less than 7.4 points) which 
vouches for the quality of plant and bloom. 
In planting, do not cover the roots more than 2 inches, nor use manure as a 
plant food. Bone meal may be used sparingly. 
25c each $1.25 per 6 $2.50 per doz. 
The figures (9.4 and others) indicate rating. 
For Parcel Post and Insurance, add 10 per cent. 
Ambassadeur. 9.4. Standards purplish bronze; falls velvety maroon. 
B. Y. Morrison. 8.8. Standards pale lavender-violet; falls velvety purple 
bordered lavender. 
Caprice. Light magenta; fragrant. 
Cluny. 8.8. Standards pale lilac-blue; falls deeper. 
Coronation. Large, rich, deep golden yellow. 
Corrida. 8.8. Standards sky-blue with deeper shadings. 
Dream. 8.5. A solid, soft, clear pink color. 
Gold Imperial. A very fine deep yellow. 
Her Majesty. 7.7. Standards lilac-pink; falls darker. 
La Niege. 8.3. Pure, glistening white. 
Lent A. Williamson. 9.6. Standards lavender-violet; falls pansy-purple. 
Lohengrin. 8.2. Uniform lilac-rose. 
Lord of June. 8.7. U nusually large, standards soft lavender-blue; falls rich 
violet-blue. 
Morning Splendor. Large flowers of rich red tone and heavy substance. 
Mother of Pearl. 8.4. Bluish lavender. 
Opera. 8.4. Standards reddish lilac; falls velvety violet. 
Pallida Dalmatica. 8.8. Clear, deep lavender; very large. 
Parc de Neuilly. 8.1. Rich plum-purple. 
Princess Beatrice. 9.5. Soft lavender. 
Quaker Lady. 8.4. Standards smoky lavender, yellow shadings; falls 
ageratum-blue and old gold. Odd and attractive. 
Queen May. 7.4. Soft rosy lilac; looks pink. 
Seminole. 8.3. Standards soft violet-rose; falls rich velvety crimson. 
Shekinah. 8.8. Soft yellow; large. 
Sherwin-Wright. 7.4. Golden yellow with no markings. 
Souv. de Mme. Gaudichau. 9.8. Standards dark purple; falls brilliant 
blackish purple. 
Susan Bliss. 8.8. Orchid-pink. 
Sweet Lavender. 8.8. Heavily ruffled; pale lavender-blue standards 
and flaring Chinese violet falls. 
True Charm. 8.4. White standards suffused with lavender; falls 
creamy white edged with lavender. 
Wedgewood. Large flower of 
rich Wedgwood China blue. 
White Queen. The purest white 
Iris in cultivation. 
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