BRIDGEPORT, PENNA. 
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Hardy Perennial Plants 
Ambassadeur Quaker Lady Queen Caterina Lent A. Williamson Opera 
Iris Germanica * German or Flag Iris 
The German Iris is one of the finest of hardy plants, throwing 
up spikes of bloom that are marvelous in delicacy of structure, 
and in colorings which are exquisitely dainty, and wonderful in 
their blendings and variety. It is an excellent border subject and 
for home use the flowers are attractive for decoration, both inside 
and in the garden. Bloom in May and June. 
The simple, “Iet-them-alone” culture of the Iris is gratifying 
to one who is not a very careful gardener. They like a well- 
drained location where they can receive the full benefit of the 
sunshine. They are not particular as to soil except that water 
should not be allowed to settle on the crowns in winter. They do 
well in hot, dry, sunny places as well as in the cooler and damper 
spots. In the shade they are not at their best. They require 
frequent transplanting, as the clumps soon become too thick. 
All German Iris can be supplied in either small or large plants 
PRICE OF GERMAN IRIS, 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts.; 
$2.50 per doz.; $4.50 for 25 
Special Collection of 10 German Iris in 5 varieties 
(our selection) for $2 
Special Collection of 50 German Iris in 10 varieties 
(our selection) for $7.50 
Special Collection of 100 German Iris in 20 varieties 
(our selection) for $14 
Afterglow. S, bluish white; F, shade to delicate blue; throat 
pure white. 
Ambassadeur. S, bronzy violet; F, velvety violet-carmine; 
beard rich orange. 
Aurea. Light golden yellow; deep orange beard; large flowers. 
Caprice. A deep rosy red, the largest red of any German Iris. 
Chester J. Hunt. S, light wisteria-violet; F, veined and shaded 
deeper. Vigorous. 
Halo. Blue bicolor. Large, heavy-textured flowers. 38 in. 
Juniata. S and F, deep blue, deeper than Pallida Dalmatica. 
Lent A. Williamson. S, violet, very broad; F, velvety purple, 
broad, drooping. Large flower and a vigorous grower. 
Mary Garden. S, pale yellow, flushed pale lavender; F, long, 
drooping, creamy white, dotted and veined maroon. 
Mme. Chereau. White, elegantly frilled azure-blue. 30 in. 
Mother of Pearl. S and F, pale bluish lavender, with a creamy 
undertone. A profuse bloomer and a very fine variety. 
Opera. S, coppery brown dashed with purple; F, wine-red; the 
base bronzy maroon penciled with gold. 
Pallida Dalmatica. S, clear lavender-blue; F, deep lavender; 
sweetly scented. A superb variety. One of the finest in its 
class, and a vigorous grower. 
Pocahontas. S and F, white, elegantly frilled with penciled 
border of lavender-violet. 
Princess Victoria Louise. S, light sulphur-yellow; F, rich violet- 
red, edged creamy white. 
Quaker Lady. S, smoky lavender with yellow shadings; F, 
ageratum-blue and old-gold. 38 in. 
Queen Caterina. A giant in size of flowers as well as in habit of 
growth, attaining a height of 4 feet. The color is an exquisite 
shade of pure lavender-blue, uniform on standards and falls. 
Queen of May. S, soft lilac-rose; F, purplish lilac. 
Seminole. One of the older varieties, noted for the rich velvety j 
crimson tone. 32 in. 
Shekinah. S, creamy yellow; F, lighter, creamy veined at the 
base; fragrant. 36 in. 
Sherwin-Wright. S and F, clear deep yellow. 
White Knight. A pure white Iris with only the lightest of reticu¬ 
lations at the haft. Flowers of fine form and good substance. 
Iris • Intermediate Varieties 
The varieties in this group are the result of crosses between 
the early miniature and the later-blooming tall Bearded Iris. 
The crossing of these two groups gives a race that is “intermedi¬ 
ate” in height as well as in blooming season. They come into 
bloom just when the early miniatures are finishing and continue 
right into the season of the tall Bearded Iris. The varieties in 
this section are very fine for the border, in front of the taller 
blooming varieties. The individual flowers are as large and as 
fine as the later flowering Iris. All Intermediate Iris can be 
supplied in either small or large plants. 
Dorothea. S, pearl-gray; F, light blue. 
Firmament. A fine large-flowered light blue bicolor. Tall. 30 in. 
Gerda. S, creamy yellow; F, cream-yellow, veined golden yellow. 
Germanica major. An excellent deep purple bicolor. 
Helge. Citron-yellow, with pearl-colored center. 
Ingeborg. A large snow-white flower with golden veining at the 
throat and a rich golden beard. Of fine form and heavy texture. 
Kochi. Bright rich red-purple. Very free flowering and a great 
favorite for mass planting. Extra-early bloomer. 
Lustre. Bright red-purple. Tall and free flowering. 36 in. 
Prince Victor. A fine, large, richly colored flower with purple 
standards and rich velvety pansy-violet falls. 
Queen Flavia. Soft yellow with a rich golden beard. 
Prices of all Intermediate Iris, 25 cts. each; 3 tor 70 cts.; 
$2.50 per doz.; 25 for $4.50 
Iris pumila • Miniature Flay 
These beautiful little Irises do not grow over 4 inches high and 
bloom in April and May. They are fine for bordering flower-beds 
or planting in the rock-garden. 
*Atroviolacea. (SL) Wine-colored; very dwarf. 
*Excelsa. (SL) A splendid pale lemon-yellow. 
*Fairy. (SL) Pale blue. Very dwarf. 
*Sambo. (SL) Dark violet-blue. 
*Schneekuppe. (SL) A large, showy, pure white. 
Prices of all Pumila Iris, 25 cts. each; 3 for 70 cts.; 
$2.50 per doz.; 25 for $4.50 
Iris Species 
Some very interesting sorts are listed in this group; many of 
them are fine for naturalizing in large, permanent plantings. 
*Cristata. (L) A dainty native creeping species only 3 inches in 
height. Flowers rich amethyst-blue, in May. A gem for a 
shady spot in rock-gardens, and as a ground-cover under trees. 
Pseudacorus. Water Flag; Bearded Iris. (I.) A great favorite 
for planting along the margin of water, doing well in semi- 
aquatic conditions. Yellow, shaded orange. May. 36 in. 
Sibirica. (L) Compact, tufted habit of growth, the stems bear¬ 
ing several clusters of flowers. 2 to 3 It. May, June. Separate 
colors, White, Blue. 
