MENTOR , OHIO 
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IRIS GERMANICA - German or Flag Iris 
The German Iris is one of Ihe finest, if not the finest, of our hardy 
plants. Not particular as to soil or location, but asking only that the 
sun shine on it. It throws up spikes of bloom that are marvelous in 
their delicacy of structure and the colorings which are exquisitely 
dainty are wonderful in their blendings and variety. 
Culture. Iris will grow in any good soil and under almost any condition. 
They like lime and should be divided and reset every third year. 
S., standing petals; F., drooping petals. 
Ambassadeur Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
S. a fascinating smoky velvety purple color; F. velvety purple maroon; 
beards and style yellow. 
Asia Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.00 
One of the highest rated and finest Irises in cultivation. A massive 
flower of aristocratic bearing, in a soft blend of lovely hazy smoky 
blue. It is also one of our tallest Irises. 
Ballerine Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00, 100 $40.00 
S. light blue-violet, broad and waved at the margin; F. a deeper shade; 
sweet scented. A splendid, tall, strong growing Pallida form. 36 to 48 
inches. 
Candlelight Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Large flowers of pale pinkish lavender illuminated from within with a 
rich golden glow; a very lovely Iris. 
Caprice Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
S. rosy red; F. deeper rosy red. Large and handsome. 24 inches. 
Germaine Perthuis Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
Fragrant, late. This is one of the finest Irises in cultivation with ex¬ 
tremely high rating. It is an intense velvety violet-purple throughout. 
Mother of Pearl Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Standards and falls pale bluish lavender with a faint creamy undertone. 
Large flowers of exceptional substance and perfect form on well 
branched stems. 
Pallida Dalmatica, Princess Beatrice Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
This is the true type of Pallida Dalmatica and still one of the most 
attractive and satisfactory all around varieties, with flowers of large 
size; both standards and falls of a clear lavender-blue shading to a 
pale silvery blue at the base and sweetly scented. It is of strong, vigor¬ 
ous growth, over three feet high with unusually heavy glaucous foliage. 
Primrose Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A very handsome flower of the finest form and good substance and 
nicely branched. The standards are deep yellow and the falls are lighter. 
Queen Caterina Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
A midseason variety of beautiful clear orchid-purple veined with bril¬ 
liant gold; the whole being further enhanced with a bright orange beard. 
Shekinah Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
A delightful shade of pale yellow shading to amber in the throat, with 
a lemon colored beard. This is a true yellow Pallida, and the first of 
the type. A most uncommon and very handsome variety. 
Snow White Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A pure snow-white, with soft green markings, which gives it an espe¬ 
cially delicate appearance. 
Souvenir de Mme. Gaudichau Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
A rich, deep velvety purple Iris; of fine shape and finish. Tall, early 
ond very distinct. One of the most striking and remarkable of all. 
42 inches. 
Susan Bliss Three $0.75, Doz. $2.00, 100 $1 5.00 
This magnificent pink-toned variety created a sensation when it was 
introduced and still is one of the best of the medium-priced pink sorts. 
Gold Imperial Three $1.00, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
The greatest golden yellow Iris known; might be called the Golden Iris. 
,so ' ine J Three $0.85, Doz. $2.75, 100 $18.00 
Round standards of pale pinkish buff, strongly flushed mauve; the 
sharply reflexed falls are Chinese violet with russet tints at the sides. 
Lord of June 
S. lavender-blue; 
gantic size. 
Three $0.75, Doz. $2.50, 100 $15.00 
F. rich violet-purple. A magnificent variety of gi- 
.. Three $1.40, Doz. $4.00, 100 $30.Ot 
All th Qf 'ts name implies, flowers of immense size on stiff branchinc 
violet blue^ s a su P er b dark reddish purple, standards ligh 
NEW GERMAN IRIS 
All Iris ordered under this heading will be shipped in August—the loss of 
young plants caused by spring shipping is too costly to permit handling 
them at any other time. 
There are so many fine Irises introduced each year that it is very 
difficult to pick out the best. However, in this list will be found those 
that are universally hailed as wonderful improvements, or have already 
proven their claims as superfine Irises. All of these varieties are definite 
improvements over older ones of similar coloring, or are of new and 
novel shades. "S" denotes the Standards or upper petals; "F", the 
Falls or lower petals. 
Anne Marie Cayeux Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
One of the best light blends. A French introduction, given an Award 
of Merit by National Horticultural Society in France. S. pinkish lilac, 
flushed grey; F. metallic blue over grey; the "iridescent colorings of a 
pigeon's throat" to use originator's description. 
Block Wings Each $2.50, Doz. $25.00 
A new "black" Iris that is gorgeously deep in tone. S. deep Fluorite 
violet; F. deeper Fluorite violet, with black veins, and so very velvety 
that at some angles they are absolutely black. Blooms of good size, 
form, and substance, and a hardy plant. Very fragrant, and a great 
achievement in breeding, as it is very nearly black. 
Blue Velvet Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
One of the most beautiful and appropriately named, as the entire flow¬ 
er seems to be cut out of velvet and the color is a deep intense blue. 
Clara Noyes Each $3.00, Doz. $30.00 
A very warm, brilliant blend of Talisman rose colors, S. bright apricot, 
suffused rose-red; F. peach, overlaid copper. A lovely medley of peach, 
salmon, apricot, and copper. 
Coppersmith Each $0.35, Doz. $3.50 
Fine large flowers of velvety coppery red. One of the best. 
Dauntless Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
Winner of highest International honors, the Dykes Memorial Medal. 
The finest and purest red-toned Iris introduced to date. 
Day Dream Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
A blend of pinkish tones, with falls darker than the standards. Fine 
large flowers. 
Depute Nomblot Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
Another Dykes Medal Winner. Generally considered the finest Iris in 
the world. Of giganfic size and perfect form and texture, on tall, nicely 
branched stems. S. coppery red, flushed golden bronze; F. rich claret- 
crimson. The entire flower seems to be lightly dusted with fine golden 
powder, which sparkles in the sunlight, giving it an unusual richness. 
Dolly Madison Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
A beautiful blend of the Quaker Lady type, but far more delicately 
colored. A bloom of the largest size and perfect shape on tall strong 
stems, and one of the finest Iris. 
El Capitan Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Mammoth flower in manganese-violet color. Largest and finest of its 
type. 
Frieda Mohr Each $0.50, Doz. $5.00 
Locust fragrance. A deep pink of gigantic size and perfect form. A 
flower will fill a 7-inch ring. Constant prize-winner. 
Grace Sturtevant Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
Dark brown-red and violet-carmine. The flowers are exceptionally vel¬ 
vety, illumined by a vivid orange beard. A very brilliant and carrying 
color, that attracts instant notice. 
King Juba Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A very fine new large flowered Variegata, with clear yellow standards, 
and brilliant velvety red falls. Much larger bloom and taller, stronger 
growth than the older Variegatas. 
King Midas Each $1.00, Doz. $10.00 
S. golden buff, suffused garnet-brown; F. very velvety rich garnet- 
brown, edged golden buff. A heavy beard of deepest orange and a 
golden haft illumine the center of the bloom. A flower of soft, beauti¬ 
ful colors, and fine size, substance, and finish. Very early. 
M. A. Porter Each $1.75, Doz. $17.50 
An exceedingly rich deep violet, with velvety falls and deep orange 
beard. One of the best of the new giant flowered varieties. 
Mary Elizabeth Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
One of the finest of the newer American introductions. A large, well 
formed flower of most attractive colorings; the various colors com¬ 
bining to give a rich rosy effect. 
Nene . Each $1.50, Doz. $15.00 
A gigantic bloom over nine inches in height, with petals of propor¬ 
tionate width, Nene is the largest of all Iris. Its color is pleasing. S. 
soft, clear lilac; F. vinous red, lighter at the margin. Splendid shape 
with such firm substance that it does not flop, in spite of its immense 
size. Very stout well branched stalks. 
Pink Opal Each $2.00, Doz. $20.00 
A fine, tall, large, uniform pink toned Iris of exquisite beauty. Should 
be in every collection. 
Pluie D'Or Each $ 0 .75, Doz. $7.50 
A pure, brilliant golden yellow self. A large bloom of good shape on 
tall, well branched stems. The color is pleasing, a clear, intense yellow 
that carries well, and the plant is perfectly hardy, and very floriferous. 
The tallest and very best deep yellow. 
