IRIS The Rainbow Flower IRIS 
T HE IHIS are fast coming into favor like many of the old-fashioned flowers of our mothers’ and grandmothers’ gardens. 
They are being, as it were, resurrected and given a new lease on life. That they have been sadly neglected everyone 
will admit. Can anyone conceive why this was so? Why, the Peony, Phlox, Iris, Delphinium, Poppy, etc., gave way- 
in the affections of the people whilst they were after the false gods of Geraniums, Salvia, Coleus, Agcraturns, Cannas, 
etc., not that there is no place for these summer bedders, but why neglect the hardy perennials for them? Better plant them 
all and get glory from both types of flowers. The Iris are entirely hardy and never fail to bloom with us. They bloom the first 
year and every year. Be sure and plant some Iris. 
Iris Kaempferi 
The Beautiful Japanese Iris 
They are perfectly hardy, producing a dozen flower spikes 
three feet in height, each spike bearing from two to four enor¬ 
mous blossoms eight to ten inches across and of the most deli¬ 
cate and beautiful colors, markings and combinations. They 
are in flower from June 20th till July 20th. They will thrive 
in almost any situation except where the water stands. The 
meaning of the Japanese names are translated. 20 cents each, 
three distinct varieties for 50 cents; set of eight fine sorts for 
$1.25. 
GEKKI-NO-NAM. (Waves on Moonlight) —Large double white, 
center gold and yellow. 
KUMOMA-NO-SORA (Sky Amidst the Clouds) —White edged 
and flushed with blue, center banded yellow. 
KUMO-NO-OBI (Band of Cloud) —Crimson-amaranth, shaded 
lighter; lavender center, with base of gold. 
GEISHO-UI (Proper Name) —Deep maliogany-red, base of 
petals lighter. 
KUMA-FUNGIN (Excited Bear) —Large deep violet-blue; very 
line. 
SENJO-NO-HORA (Air After Battle. Heavy With Smoke)— 
Blotched and veined violet-red, center of purple and gold. 
SHICHIUKWA (Flower in Wine) —White bordered reddish- 
amaranth, center flushed gold. 
ISO-NO-NAMI (Shallow Waves) —Fine porcelain-blue, blotched 
Iris Germanica (German Iris) 
The “Fleur de Lis” of France 
No other flower has so many combinations of color especially of the delicate 
and unusual shades and the name Rainbow Flower is most fitting. They are 
absolutely hardy, as beautiful in form, texture and coloring as any Orchid, and 
many are delightfully fragrant. They are not particular as to soil; will grow 
where anything will, but do better in well-drained location. 
There is nothing prettier than this German Iris blooming from May 10th to 
June 10th. The colors are gorgeous and they completely hide the plant. Be sure 
and plant some German Iris. 
BLACK KNIGHT —Standards intense deep violet-blue; falls velvety dark-purple; 
exceedingly rich and striking. This is a grand Iris. 
GOLD CREST —Standards golden-yellow; falls rich mahogany-brown; very free. 
HEAVENLY BLUE —Standards and falls are both a fine, clear, delicate lavender; 
flow-ers very large and extra fine. This is a wonder. 
MADAME CHEREAU Standards and falls pure white, elegantly frilled with a 
wide border of clear blue. Extra fine and beautiful. 
QUEEN OF MAY —A lovely shade of rosy-pink tinted with lilac. Beautiful. 
SILVER KING —Very large flowers, both standards and falls being a silvery- 
white. The falls are exceptionally long. Fine. 
The German Iris can be sent either spring or fall. Order 
either time that you wish. 
15 cents each; the six choice varieties for 75 cents. 
These Japanese Iris can be sent either spring 
or fall. We can supply your wants at either 
time. 
Japanese Iris. 
What a feast for the eye. 
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