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DUTCH IRIS - Iris hollandia 
This new strain much resembles the well-known Spanish Iris, but the whole 
habit of growth is more vigorous. The large flowers are similar in appearance 
to those of the Spanish Iris and have orange blotches on the wide falls. Their 
greatest value is their earliness, flowering two weeks before the Spanish out¬ 
side, and, when forced, will bloom in February and March. Invaluable as a 
cut flower. 
SELECTED TOP-SIZE BULBS 
David Bless. A very fine light blue. Very early. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 
per 100. 
Huchtenburg. Standards pale blue; falls deep yellow, with golden orange 
blotch. Very good form. $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Poggenbeeck. Falls brilliant, clear blue, with a golden blotch; standards 
slightly deeper blue. Early flowering. $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Wh ite Excelsior. Large, elegant flowers of uniform pure white. $1.15 per 
doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Yellow Queen. Standards pale yellow; falls golden yellow. Rounded falls and 
wiry stems. Excellent for forcing or outside. $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 1 00. 
FORCING VARIETIES ONLY 
Wedgwood. Large flower of beautiful Wedgwood blue, borne on a strong 
stem. An outstanding variety of very fine form and habit. It may 
be had in bloom in the greenhouse as early as mid-January. This 
variety is very free flowering. $2.25 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
The First. Standards and falls beautiful marine-blue, darker than Wedg¬ 
wood. Fine strong stems. Early, and excellent forcer. $2.25 per doz.; 
$15.00 per 100 
Imperator. A strong-growing Iris with rich deep blue flowers. Splendid 
greenhouse variety, but not hardy in this climate. $1.15 per doz.; 
' w $8.00 per 100. * - 
SPANISH IRIS - Iris hispanica 
These are extremely early and produce fragrant, orchid-like flowers of rich 
and beautiful colors. Excellent for forcing, either in pans or in boxes for cut¬ 
ting. They are hardy out-of-doors, requiring only slight mulching in winter. 
Belle Chinois. Rich golden yellow. Earliest of all in this color. 
Cajanus. Canary-yellow, orange-yellow blotch on falls. 
King of the Blues. Deep dark blue, shaded lighter. 
Queen Wilhelmino. Pure white, with small orange blotch on falls. 
Extra fine. 
Prince Henry. Dark bronze, golden blotch. 
Any of the above, 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
English Iris 
ENGLISH IRIS - Iris anglica 
Iris Reticulata 
While not a forcing variety, this is one of the finest Irises known, 
and should be grown in every garden. Perfectly hardy, of easy 
culture, and a sure bloomer. The latest bulbous type to bloom, 
coming in late June. 
Bleu Celeste. Beautiful sky blue. 
King of the Blues. Brilliant deep purple-blue. 
Mont Blanc. Pure white. 
Othello. Rich wine-red. 
Sunset. The color of the Cattleya orchid—delicate lavender-pink. 
Any of the above, $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
Mixed. A fine assortment of all the varied and interesting colors 
in this Iris. $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
IRIS RETICULATA 
An early-blooming variety coming out just before the crocuses. 
The blooms are a rich violet color with bright yellow markings and 
have a violet fragrance. Makes only a small bulb and prefers a 
warm, well drained location. Much recommended for early forcing. 
$2.25 per doz.; $1 5.00 per 1 00. 
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