Special and Import "Prices for fall of 1903 
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JAPANESE. IRIS 
Some years ago a set of Japanese Iris (/. Kannpferi) were sent to me from Japan to test, which were said to be identical with the col¬ 
lection in the Royal Gardens. I cannot vouch for this statement, as I have never been in Japan, but I have never seen another collection in 
America or Europe that would equal it in any way. The collection contained many colors and varieties 1 had never seen before, and the 
flowers were of remarkable size and beauty. When these Irises were in bloom they excited the greatest admiration and enthusiasm, and it- 
was hard to convince people that these unique and exquisitely beautiful flowers were as hardy as apple trees, and as easily grown as potatoes. 
They will thrive in any good garden soil, but if the soil is made very rich and deep they will produce flowers of a wonderful size, sometimes 
10 to 12 inches across. These Irises should be planted in full exposure to the sun. 
As the Japanese names are unintelligible and impossible to remember, I have re-named this collection. 
Since the above collection was received I have annually added to it the newest varieties from Japan and new varieties selected from 
thousands of seedlings grown on my own grounds, until I now have what is unquestionably the finest and most complete collection of Japanese 
Irises in the world. These Irises can be planted with advantage in September. 
PRICE OF JAPANESE IRIS 
Named varieties, described below, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $6.50 for 25, $20 per 100, except where noted. 
American-grown, in 25 named varieties. This collection does not contain any of the varieties described below. $1.75 per doz., $10 per 100. 
American-grown, fine mixed. $1.25 per doz., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. 
SPECIAL OFFER. 
Of a few of the varieties described below I have very laree stocks, and will supply them, when selection of varieties is left 
to me, at $12 per 100, $100 per 1.000. They are all strong growers and free bloomers, and extremely desirable when it i* 
desired to plant Japanese Iris in large masses. 
Alice Kiernan. Single. White, suffused with pale blue; 
center white, edged blue; extra large and fine; desir¬ 
able. 75 cts. 
Alvin C. Spindler. Single. Dark blue, striped and 
blotched with reddish plum; center maroon, edged 
white; very lively, robust and vigorous plants in¬ 
clined to sport. 
Allegheny. Double. Pale lavender, striped white; late. 
Amoret. Double. Blue, blotched and mottled with dark 
blue and reddish plum, yellow bar at base; late. 
Angelo. Double. Bluish purple, center of petals white 
with yellow band at base. 
Apollyon. Double. Reddish plum, striped white, base 
of petals yellow; large and fine. 
Ascot. Single. Base of petals mottled white and lilac, 
shading out to reddish; large. 60 cts. 
Aurora. Single. White, freely striped and suffused 
with magenta. 
Barton. Very double. Center of petals white, yellow 
at base, broadly margined magenta; 10 to 12 petals. 
Bessemer. Double. Bright blue; distinct. $1. 
Blue Flag. Double. Indigo-blue, base of petals yellow; 
the last variety to bloom. 
Coronet. Double. White ground, densely spotted and 
blotched with rose and maroon. 60 cts. 
Caerulea. Double. Lavender-blue, delicate coloring ; 
large and distinct. 60 cts. 
Coquette. Double. Magenta, yellow center feathered 
with lilac; inclined to sport; distinct. 
Cygnet. Single. Purple and plum, blotched white. 
Delicatissima. Double. Large, white flowers, sometimes 
slightly tinted with blue; late. 60 cts. 
Delight. Single. Dark rose, yellow spot, purple at base 
of petals. 60 cts. 
Dick Webb. Double. Rose, yellow band at base of 
petals; very distinct. 75 cts. 
Distinction. Double. Extra large flowers : base of 
petals yellow, blotched and striped white and magenta; 
distinct. 75 cts. 
Dorothy. Single. Blue, slightly striped with lilac. 
Duquesne. Double. Deep reddish maroon, striped white, 
base of petals yellow, edged white; large and fine. 
D. S. Newhall. Very double. Bright blue, center white; 
distinct; extra fine. $1. 
Edgeworth. Double. Light blue striped white, yellow 
center, dark blue margin. 
Edison. Single. Pure white, with purple center; fine. $1. 
Elizabeth. Double. White, sometimes slightly penciled 
blue. 75 cts. 
Enchantress. Single. Pale blue, penciled with daik 
blue. 
Esmeralda. Single. Magenta, penciled white, center 
white. 
GROUP or JAPANESE IRISES. 
