Foreword 
Visitors to our iris gardens this year will note that we have added 
a goodly number of the best new varieties to our already fine collec¬ 
tion. We are iproud to state that we have selected no variety not per¬ 
sonally seen and admired in bloom. We consider it to be the duty as 
well as pleasure of every dealer to follow this procedure before offer¬ 
ing varieties for sale. Printed descriptions no longer do full justice 
to the various and arresting combinations of color. We would advise 
our customers if at all possible also to see before they buy. 
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Attention should be called to the list of Oriental Poppies. Many 
delectable shades are now found in this splendid class of perennials. 
They are perfectly hardy, easily grown and add a touch of really gor¬ 
geous beauty to any garden. 
Since color photography has become so popular perhaps some of 
you have discovered what beautiful subjects the irises make. Be sure 
to bring your still and movie kodaks when you come to the gardens 
this year for I promise you that three acres of iris in bloom will make 
unusual pictures. 
BESS L. SHIPPY. 
