IMPERATOR (DUTCH) 
IRIS 
Dutch and Spanish Iris 
These two bulbous Irises are very much alike in form and general 
habits as well as requirements. The Dutch are earlier and hove 
flowers slightly larger. The Spanish are later and have taller and 
more slender stems. They are among the prettiest of all the spring 
flowers for cutting and garden decoration and are orchid-like in their 
beauty of form and color. They are easily grown and will do well in 
full sun or partial shade. 
Plant 3 to 4 inches deep, measuring from the shoulder of the bulb, in any rich light 
soil that has good winter drainage. They make an early start. In mild climates pro¬ 
ducing leaves which are persistent during the winter. In colder parts provide a mulch. 
They flower from early May into June. If you have never grown bulbous Iris be sure 
to include some of these in your order. 
The numbers in brackets indicate the relative time of flowering. 
Imperator (8) (Dutch). The finest and most popular Dutch Iris. Very 
large and beautiful flowers of uniform rich dark blue. Strong grower 
and highly recommended. Height 27". 
Hart Nibbrig (9) (Dutch). Lovely light azure blue with golden blotch. 
One of the best pale blue varieties. Height 27". 
A. Bloemaard (1 V 2 ) (Dutch). Standards dark purplish blue, falls lighter 
blue. Very large flower and early. Height 20". Award of Merit. 
Cajanus (12) (Spanish). A tall late growing variety with very large, 
handsome flowers of brilliant yellow. Tall strong wiry stems. Ht. 30". 
D. Haring (6) (Dutch). Large flowers of good substance. Standards 
white tinged lavender, falls creamy white with conspicuous golden 
blotch. Very beautiful. Height 26". Award of Merit. 
English Iris (Garden Orchids) 
These magnificent bulbous Irises are larger in all their 
ports than the Dutch and Spanish. Larger flowers, broader of 
leaf, altogether more sturdy in appearance and very showy. 
The leaves do not make their appearance until spring, and 
the large handsome flowers come during the latter part of 
lune and early luly, thus succeeding the Bearded, Dutch and 
Spanish. They are the latest of the bulbous Iris to bloom and 
as cut flowers take first place. 
English Iris thrive in any good garden soil but prefer a 
moist loam rich in humus. Give full sun, except in hot cli¬ 
mates, where partial shade will be appreciated, with plenty 
of moisture during the spring months while growing. They 
are quite hardy and are being successfully grown in cold 
climates. 
The earlier the planting after the beginning of September 
the better. Place the bulbs at least 3 inches deep, measuring 
from the shoulder of the bulb. 
This Iris has been scarce, but we have developed the fin¬ 
est stock in the United States and are offering the mixed colors 
at attractive prices that they may be more generally grown. 
Choice Mixed Colors, 6 bulbs 30c, 50c doz., 
$3.75 per 100, postpaid. 
The following named varieties are all strikingly beautiful 
and the most distinctive English Iris in cultivation. 
King of the Blue. Brilliant dark blue. 
King Edward. Velvety maroon. 
Mont Blanc. Large handsome flowers of pure white. 
Perle des Jordine. Beautiful silvery pearl. 
Sunset. Charming lilac with rosy tint. 
One variety only, 25c each, 3 for 70c, 6 for $1.25, 
12 for $2.25, postpaid. 
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English Iris Collection No. 14 
10 bulbs, 2 each, 5 varieties.$2.25 
20 bulbs, 4 each, 5 varieties. 4.00 
Named and Labeled-—Postpaid. 
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Jacob de Wit (4) (Dutoh). Early iris of remarkable substance. 
Standards very dark blue, falls dark blue. Ht. 22". A. of M. 
Poggenbeeck (3) (Dutch). A fine large flower with standards 
and falls a uniform rich violet-blue. Ht. 30". First Class Cert. 
Therese Schwartz (6) (Dutch). Standards pale cornflower blue, 
falls pure white, with narrow orange stripe, excellent cut 
flower variety. Height 24". First Class Certificate. 
Yellow Queen (3) (Dutch). The best early yellow iris. Stan¬ 
dards and falls uniform bright golden yellow, very attractive. 
Height 28". Award of Merit and First Class Certificate. 
Wedgewood (1) (Tingitana). A very early, beautiful and ten¬ 
der iris which can be grown out of doors only in the South 
and along the western edge of the Pacific Coast. Standards 
are of pale wedgewood-blue with rather deeper colored falls. 
Mixed Colors. Made up special from many beautiful varieties. 
Your choice from the 
above list of Dutch and 
Spanish Iris. One vari¬ 
ety only, postpaid— 
12 bulbs.$ .50 
25 bulbs. 1.00 
100 bulbs. 3.75 
OR 
30 bulbs, 6 each 
of 5 varieties. .$1.35 
60 bulbs, 12 each 
of 5 varieties.. 2.50 
125 bulbs, 25 each 
cf 5 varieties.. 4.75 
Postpaid 
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