T. C. THURLOW & CO. 
JAPAN IRIS 
W E have one of the finest collections of Japanese Iris (Iris Krempferi) in the country, 
and we have a few each of the following to offer. They may be transplanted 
in spring or fall; but if in the fall it should be early, so that the roots may 
become well-established before winter. Iris does best in damp — not wet — ground, 
but will grow well in any good garden soil. They bloom for several weeks and the 
beautiful orchid-like flowers are not surpassed by any of their season. They are at 
their best in July. 
As they are not as hardy as the German Iris, it is better to cover them every win¬ 
ter. Many of our plants were divided and reset last spring, hence they will not have 
large roots, although they will he large enough to have flowers next year. 
Some of the varieties have been renamed in this country, hut the names of the 
new Japanese sorts are so cumbersome that we have omitted them from our list, and 
have designated them merely by their numbers. We can give the name to each num¬ 
ber if customers so desire it. 
SERIES A 
The following are all well-tested, good varieties. Price, 15 cents each; $1.50 
per dozen ; $10.00 per hundred for a variety. 
Commodore Perry, very dark violet- 
red ; medium-sized flower, double. 
Harlequin, whitish lavender; large. 
No. 11 , dark velvety blue. 
No. 17, violet-blue; striped white and 
yellow ; large. 
No. 21, velvety blue ; double, vigorous. 
No. 22, light red, striped white; center 
yellow ; large. 
No. 32, deep violet-blue; strong. 
No. 45, pure white; a strong grower. 
No. 47, white ; early. 
No. 50, red, striped white; vigorous. 
SERIES B 
The following are among the best in the country; all are thoroughly tested. 
Price, 25 cents each ; $2.50 per dozen. 
Tokio, light blue, striped white ; large. 
Yokohama, light blue, tinted red; large, 
double flowers; a strong grower. 
No. 9, red, striped white ; large flowers; 
vigorous and very floriferous. 
No. 15, grayish white, striped red ; dou¬ 
ble ; vigorous. 
No. 16, deep blue ; double ; vigorous and 
floriferous. 
No. 18, large white flowers, edged red. 
GERMAN IRIS 
r-|-iHIS, one of the bast of the old-fashioned flowers, is becoming very popular of 
late. With the introduction of the newer varieties it is worthy of a place in 
every garden and is exceedingly pretty for cut flowers in the house. It is per¬ 
fectly hardy anywhere, will adapt itself to any situation and requires very little, if 
any, covering in the winter. The different varieties bloom for several weeks in May 
and June, just before the Peonies are at their best. It should he transplanted in 
summer or early autumn or in the spring. Do not use manure around the roots and 
plant in shallow holes, barely covering the bulbs or root stalks with soil. 
We obtained most of our new varieties from Messrs. Barr & Sons of England, who 
claim to have the best collection in Europe. We have been awarded the first prize for 
German Iris for the two past years by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. We 
quote from the Boston Transcript of June 6, 1908: “ One of the showiest shows of the 
season given by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was the exhibition which 
opened this noon at Horticultural Hall. It is the annual rhododendron show, but in 
addition to these gorgeous blooms there were exhibits of iris, peonies, and orchids. 
No. 24, dark red violet; large and fine. 
No. 28, pure white; double, large. 
No. 31, grayish white with red stripes; 
fine. 
No. 35, white edged with red; center 
yellow. 
No. 39, rich red, striped white; large. 
No. 42, pure white, center yellow; semi- 
double ; large flowers in abundance. 
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