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IRIS 
Iris should be planted in a sun¬ 
ny location and may be planted 
in groups or singly. The Iris 
should be planted in a well 
drained location as too much 
moisture, especially in hot 
weather, may cause the roots 
to decay. Iris may be planted at 
any time of the year except when 
they are in bloom or when the 
ground is frozen, although the 
best time for planting is in the 
early spring or months of July 
and August. 
We are offering the following 
select list of popular Iris for 
spring delivery, or orders will be 
accepted for July or August de¬ 
livery. The roots or rhizomes 
are larger in July or August than 
in the spring. In the following 
descriptions, Standards signify 
the three erect or upright cur¬ 
ling petals. Palls, the three 
drooping petals. In the descrip¬ 
tions below, S. stands for Stand¬ 
ards; F., for Falls. 
Baldwin. An unusual Iris. Its large blooms are round¬ 
ed and full. Color is soft manganese violet to heilo- 
trope. Each, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
Blue Banner. This blue Iris with its fluted form and 
two tones of blue is an outstanding blue effect in the 
garden. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Clara Noyes. New to the rainbow are the orange and 
apricot tints and rose veining of Clara Noyes. A warm 
colored Iris; very individual. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
Columbine. A dainty starched white carried airily on 
tall well-branched stems. A wonderful Iris for cutting 
purposes. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Coronation. Rich golden yellow; twice as tall and 
large as most yellow Iris. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Dolly Madison. A beautiful shimmering lavender and 
pearly lavender lit up by a bright orange beard. Very 
unusual. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
El Capitan. Huge blooms carried on well-branched 
stems. This upstanding blue flower measures six inches 
from top to bottom. Each, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
Frieda Molir. A lavender rose color, very rare. Blooms 
are beautifully formed and extra large. Strongly recom¬ 
mended. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Gertrude. 34 inches. Very early. S. and P. a deep 
lavender blue. The beautiful large flowers coming very 
early when the garden is lacking in color, make the 
Gertrude a prime favorite. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Grace Sturtevnnt. A very rich deep velvety brown of 
great richness and quality. The deep orange beard gives 
much life to the flower. Each, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
Indian Chief. This is an extremely popular Iris. One 
of the red Iris just introduced less than ten years ago at 
a price over $20.00. Two tones of red, the standards are 
lighter with rich velvety falls. It is a colorful Iris. A 
superb grower and a most satisfactory plant. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
King Tut. Brilliant blazing chestnut red brown. One 
of the reddest and brightest Iris. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Klamath. A bronzed purple of excellent form and 
huge size. The richness of coloring and the combination 
of colors is reminiscent of a gorgeous rug. Each, 30c; 
3 for 80c. 
Lent A. Williamson. An American production of great 
rank. S., soft campanula violet and P., rich velvety 
pansy violet. Early. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Los Angeles. A huge satiny white of beautiful form, 
delicately marked blue which you will admire. Each, 50c. 
Mary Barnett. This is the queen of the beautiful soft 
light lavender blue Iris. A prominent golden beard and 
heart glow make this Iris wonderful in every respect. 
Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Midgard. A most delicately colored Iris of soft pink, 
rose and soft, creamy yellow, fine substance and a most 
gorgeous color. This Iris is highly recommended and 
very popular. Mid-season. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Mine. Gaudlchau. F., velvety blackish purple; S., very 
much the same color, even the beard is purple giving 
a very uniform color. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Morning Splendor. The finest American Iris. The large 
flowers are of a rich red tone, perfect form and heavy 
substance. Besides it has delightful fragrance and borne 
on tall, sturdy stems. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Prospero. A tall grower with flowers of large size. S., 
pale lavender, flushed yellow at base. F., deep red- 
purple. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Raineses. Upstanding giant in tones of golden buff and 
rosy pink. A clump of several spikes of this variety is 
stunning in the garden. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Sir Michael. Known throughout the Iris world as one 
of the most unusual colored Iris, combining sky blue 
standards with a rich velvety mahogany purple falls. 
The entire flower is lighted by the brightest orange gold 
beard. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Trostinger. A pure pale rose pink self; very large. 
Should be in every garden. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
William Molir. A sensational new Iris. Huge globular 
formed blooms. The whole bloom is veined beautifully 
manganese violet on pale lilac. Give it a warm sunny 
location. No other Iris like it. Each, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
(Iris prices are postpaid.) 
IRISES, by F. F. Rockwell. Describes all types; tells 
the best soils; what fertilizers to use; how to plant, 
and what care is necessary. Postpaid.$1.35 
DAHLIAS 
The Dahlia is one of the most popular of garden 
flowers. Its flowers may be used for garden decorations, 
house decorations, bouquets, florists’ work and exhibition. 
CULTURE. An open, sunny location seems to favor 
them at all times. 
Dahlias can be planted any time after danger of frost 
is over, and under ordinary conditions will blossom in 
from 6 to 8 weeks after they have been planted. 
Plant bulb 6 inches deep, flat down, having sprout 
or eye facing upwards; cover with about two inches of 
soil. When sprouts are 6 inches high add more soil, 
making it level with surface. 
Cultivation is the principal requirement of the Dahlia 
—the most important of all operations to insure success. 
Abbreviations: (C.) Cactus; (S. C.) Semi-Cactus; (F. D.) 
Formal Decorative; (I. D.) Informal Decorative. 
Each 
Aladdin’s Lamp. (I. D.) Scarlet red shading into 
peach red . 40c 
Amber Queen. (Pompon.) Very fine deep amber.... 15c 
American Eagle. (S. C.) Crimson. 15c 
Atlantic Ocean. (I. D.) Canary yellow. 15c 
Barbara Redfern. (I. D.) Old rose and old gold with 
touch of lavender suffusion . 15c 
Dad or Daddy. (I. D.) Large red. 15c 
F. W. Fellows. (C.) Orange scarlet. 15c 
Fairy. (Pompon.) A miniature Jersey beauty. 15c 
Golden Queen. (Pompon.) Lovely pure rich yellow.. 15c 
Jack O’Lantern. (1. D.) Scarlet, reverse picric yellow. 15c 
Jane Cowl. (I.D.) Bronzy buff and gold. A beau¬ 
tiful Dahlia . 15c 
Jean Trimbee. (S.C.) Petunia violet.. 50c 
Each 
Jersey’s Beacon. (P. D.) Chinese 
scarlet . 15c 
Jersey’s Radiant. (S. C.) Orange 15c 
Jersey’s Sovereign. (P. D.) 
Orange-scarlet . 15c 
King of Blacks. (P. D.) Velvet 
red . 40c 
Little Jewel. (Pompon.) Bright 
Pink . 15c 
Monmouth Champion. (P. D.) A 
giant flower of brilliant, 
glistening, orange flame. 15c 
Mrs. George Le Bontellier. 
(Dec.) Deep crimson. 75c 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner. (P. D.) 
Orchid pink, a favorite. 15c 
Dahlia 
Each 
Murphy’s Masterpiece. (Dec.) Gigantic dark red_ 1.00 
Nellie Austin. (Dec.) Peach red, striped with gold.. 15c 
Phantom. (Dec.) Large purple edged with white_1.25 
Red Wing. (I. D.) Nopal red. 15c 
Rose Fallon. (P. D.) Old gold. 25c 
Sanliican’s Bluebird. (F'. D.) Bright violet blue. 15c 
Shahrnxnde. (I. D.) Large blooms of deep pink. 15c 
Shirley E. Shattuek. (I. D.) Orchid lavender. 15c 
Snowclad. (Pompon.) The best pure white. 15c 
The Commodore. (Dec.) Large free flowering, yellow 15c 
Thomas A. Edison. (P. D.) A royal purple. 25c 
White Wonder. (I. D.) This is considered one of the 
largest and best white Dahlias. 50c 
SPECIAL DAHLIA OFFER. 
12 of those priced 15c for $1.25; or one each of the 
foregoing 32 varieties, postpaid for $5.50. Cash with 
order. 
