IRISES from 
These fine irises are not grown as much as they deserve 
to be. For garden decoration and as cut flowers they are 
graceful and long lasting. The colors are clear and delightful. 
By proper choice of varieties one can have blooms for two 
months or more. Wedgewood comes first, followed by the 
other Dutch varieties, then the Spanish, and finally the beau¬ 
tiful English irises end the season. The Dutch irises we list 
here are mostly the new de Graaff hybrids which are rapidly 
superseding the older varieties. These varieties are distin¬ 
guished by a narrow stripe of bright orange-yellow on the falls. 
Iris bulbs should be planted about 4 inches deep in well 
drained soil. October planting is probably best in most parts 
of the country. Where the wintei'S are severe the beds should 
be mulched after the freezing begins. 
They should have an ample supply of moisture during their 
growing period but should be kept quite dry during the 
summer. 
Dutch Irises 
A. BLOEMAAKT). One of the eaidiest of the Dutch irises. 
Barge flower with dark purplish blue standards, deep blue falls 
with narrow oi’ange stripe. (20-in.) 12 for 60c, 100 for $4.00. 
BLUE HORIZON (S. de Vlieger). Very beautiful light blue 
iris of large size. Good stem and foliage. The very broad and 
strong falls are soft sky blue. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.50. 
I). HARING. Pure white falls. Standards slightly tinged 
lavender turning to white. Large flowers of good substance. 
A strong vigorous variety. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
IMPERATOR (Filifolia). Later blooming than the true 
Dutch irises, connecting them with the Spanish. Deep blue 
standards and falls. Large, free flowering and a vigorous 
grower. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
J. W. DE WILDE. Fine large deep yellow, larger and later 
than Yellow Queen. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
JACOB DE WIT. A splendid medium blue iris of a very 
ideasing shade. The falls are large and somewhat waved. 
Standards very dark blue. Early. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Falls canary yellow with orange 
stripe, creamy white standards. A very attractive large flower. 
12 for 50c. 
POGGENBEEK. Standards and falls uniform dark blue. 
One of the most attractive and dependable variety. Early. 
12 for 50c, 100 for $3.50. 
THERESA VAN DUYLL SCHWARTZ. Standards pale 
cornflower blue. Falls pure white with narrow orange stripe. 
Baeutiful cut flowers. 12 lor 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
VIOLET QUEEN (W. Zuiderveld). Standards and falls 
light bluish violet. Finest of its color. 12 for 60c, 100 for $4.00. 
WEDGEWOOD (Tingitania hybrid). This light blue iris is 
especially popular because of its early flowering—two weeks 
of more earlier than any of the other varieties. Large flowers 
of bright Wedgewood blue. Strong heavy stems. 12 for 60c, 
100 for $4.00. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Large pure white flowers of_a very 
good form and substance. Medium height. Early. 12 for 50c, 
100 for $3.50. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Clear golden yellow flowers on tall 
slender stems. Very effective for a splash of clear yellow in 
the garden and also a splendid cut flower. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3. 
MIXED DUTCH IRIS. A choice mixture made up of the 
varieties listed above. 12 for 50c, 100 for $3.00. 
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Special Collection of Dutch Irises 
Four of the most easily grown and dependable varieties in 
an excellent assortment of colors: Poggenbeek, Yellow Queen, 
D. Haring, Blue Horizon. Assort them as you wish. 2 doz. 90c, 
4 doz. for $1.75, 100 for $3.00. 
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JACOB DE WIT 
TERMS 
All orders amounting to $2.00 or more, sent postage or 
express prejiaid. On smaller orders please add 10c to help pay 
packing and postage. No sales tax in Oregon. Six or more 
tiulbs at the 12 rate. Unless otherwise quoted, 25 or more at 
the 100 rate and 250 or more at the 1000 rate. 
We aim to fill every order with bulbs of the highest quality. 
If you are not completely satisfied please let us know at once. 
VIOLET QUEEN 
