IRIS—SPLENDID BULBOUS PLANTS 
Dutch Iris—Distinctive 
DUTCH IRIS 
De Graeff Hybrids 
The hardiness, fine color range and splen¬ 
did keeping qualities of these early-flower¬ 
ing orchid-like beauties recommend them¬ 
selves to all gardeners. Plant the bulbs 
from September through November in rich, 
well-drained, loamy soil 3"-4'' deep. In ex¬ 
treme climates a mulch around the bulbs, 
after the ground freezes over, will be 
helpful. 
A. Bloemaard. 20”. Early, large-flowered 
variety with dark purplish blue standards 
and lighter blue falls. 
3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
D. Haring (White-Glory) 26”. Extra large. 
Standards greyish white, falls pure white. 
Exquisite. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 
Golden Glory. 24” (Dark Golden 
Queen.) Standards golden yellow with 
falls a shade deeper gold. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 
Jacob de Wit. 22”. Splendid dark blue. Standards slightly darker than falls. 
3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Leonardo da Vinci. 28”. Handsome contrasting colors. Standards creamy white, falls ca¬ 
nary-yellow. Early and large flowered. 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Poggenbeek. (Blue Monarch) 30”. Improved Imperator. Standards and falls uniform 
dark blue. 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
S. De Vlieger (Blue Horizon). 27”. Broad, strong, light violet-blue standards, sky-blue 
falls marked with golden stripe. 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Therese Schwartze. 24”. Excellent cut flower and striking color combination: Standards 
pale cornflower blue, falls pure white, touched with narrow orange stripe. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 50c; 100 for $4.50. 
White Excelsior. 22”. Splendid pure white. Fine form and substance with extra broad 
falls. 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 
William Verschuur (Indian Chief). 24”. An excellent novelty. Standards violet, tinged 
bronze with golden bronze falls. Very distinctive. 3 for 25c; 12 for 80c; 100 for $6.00. 
Spanish Iris 
The bright and attractive Spanish Iris are somewhat smaller and later blooming than the 
Dutch. Plant in light well-drained soil in fall. 12 for 50c; 100 for $3.35. 
King of the Blues. Lovely light blue. 
King of the Whites. Pure White. Fine in contrast bouquet with blue or yellow. 
Cajanus. Extra tall. The largest and best yellow. 
Pumila Iris (Rock Garden Specials) 
Among the very first flowers to appear are these hardy, colorful little Iris. Splendid for 
hillsides, rockery or borders. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
Blanch. 6”. Beautiful white peeping above the foliage. 
Blue Stone. Blue-purple bicolor with smooth rounded standards and falls. Prolific bloomer. 
Butterfly. Attractive cream yellow spotted with brown. - • - - 
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