MERRIAM, KANSAS • 
ROTA (G ^ K) Ruffled and rosy; one of the rosiest; midseason; 
short_L_3 for .25 
SACHEM (Loomis) Velvety red and tan bicolor; vigorous; mid¬ 
season; tall_ .25 
How To Grow Irises 
( Continued) 
FERTILIZERS 
Superphosphate and wood ashes are the best inorganic fertilizers 
for irises. If the soil lacks humus, well rotted manure, peat moss 
or tobacco stems are helpful. 
LEAF SPOT 
Very little is known about leaf spot except that, while it is 
unsightly, it does little or no injury to the plants. Removing and 
burning all old foliage helps control it. 
ROOT ROT 
Cut out the soft tissue and dust with coppercarbonate. 
BORER 
A dust spray of one part Dutox and four parts cheap flour 
applied spring and fall, and frequent transplantings will eliminate 
borer and prevent reinfection from your neighbor. 
SACREMENTO (Mit) Reddish purple plicata edge to a crystal white 
flower; large and tall _ .35 
SAN FRANCISCO (M-M) Huge white with edges pencilled heavily 
with lavender; Dykes medal; needs protection here; midseason; tall .25 
SAN GABRIEL (Dean) Lustrous lavender that is practically perfect 
in the south or on the west coast but exceedingly unreliable here; 
tall; early_3 for .25 
“All my Iris are lovely, thanks to you! I’m having wonderful 
blooms from my September, 1936, orders — and. Oh, they are gorgeous! 
They do so well down here in this climate. I had two blooms this 
morning; I’d never seen them before and it’s a real inspiration to run 
out the first thing in the morning and find a new ‘face.’ ’’ 
May 4, 1937. Mrs. J. A. R., Cordell, Okla. 
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