the pa rk NURSER I E s 
Minneapolis 
HOLM & OLSON. Inc. 
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Iris—The Rainbow Flower 
O RCHIDS OF THE GARDEN" is a name often given to the hardy Iris. Every¬ 
one succeeds with Iris for it will thrive and bloom abundantly in most any 
soil. There are few garden flowers that are as gay and colorful. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS—Plant the roots just below the surface in an open, 
sunny spot. Protect with a light covering of hay or straw in late fall. 
In the description the "S" refers to the "standards" (upright petals) and "F" to 
the "falls" (lower petals). The varieties are grouped according to color effect. 
Prices are for strong, sturdy root divisions. A 10% discount is allowed from the "each" price 
when 5 or more of a variety are ordered. (Please add 3c per root for shipment by Parcel Post.) 
Light Blue Iris Price Each 
El Capitan. Majestic bloom, soft lavender blue_$0.30 
Pallida Dalmatica. Bright lavender blue. Tall_ .25 
Princess Beatrice. Silvery blue-lavender_ .25 
Sensation. Remarkable crisp corn-flower blue_ .35 
Dark Blues and Purples 
Blue Banner. A bright and cheery blue_$0.30 
Buto. A large flower of deep, rich royal purple_ .25 
Germaine Pethuis. (S) violet-purple; (F) royal purple_ .25 
Lent Williamson. (S) soft violet; (F) royal purple_ .25 
Majestic. (S) blue violet; (F) velvety raisin purple_ .25 
Morning Splendor. (S) Petunia violet; (F) red purple_ .25 
Motif. A rich glossy pansy purple_ .40 
Mrs. Valery West. Bronzy purple and red brown_ .30 
Parc de Neuilly. A reliable violet purple. Always blooms 
well _ .25 
Souvenir de Mme. Gaudichau. Rich deep purple_ .25 
SwazL (S) blue violet; (F) dark pansy-violet_ .30 
Tenebrae. Rich purple effect. Large flower_ .25 
Winneshiek. Broad-petaled, lustrous dark blue_ .60 
Brown-Purple Iris 
Bruno. (S) bronzy heliotrope; (F) rich, violet purple_$0.30 
Depute Nomblot. Purple, bronze and claret-crimson_ .40 
Evolution. Bronze buff and heliotrope blue_ .30 
Grace Sturtevant. Deep velvety-brown tones_ .30 1 
Pink-Toned Iris 
Dream. Lovely rose-pink with orange beard_$0.25 
Frieda Mohr. (S) light pink-lilac; (F) lilac rose_ .30 
Midgard. A delightful rose-pink effect with yellow shadings- .25 
Rameses. A new pink-buff blend_ .30 
Susan Bliss. A deep pink tone_ .25 
No-We-Ta. A warm pink tone. "The best pink"_ .60 
Red-Toned Iris 
Caprice. (S) red purple; (F) deeper claret_$0.25 
Dauntless. Brilliant bronze-red effect. Large self color_ .40 
Indian Chief. (S) violet red; (F) velvety crimson_ .30 
Medrano. Red maroon in effect_ .25 
Seminole. Wine red in effect_ .25 
RED AND PINK IRIS—SPECIAL COLLECTION 
These will add new color to your older plantings. 
6 Roots—1 of 6 different pink and red toned Iris 
Collection Price—1.25 (Postage 10c extra) 
Pastel Shades 
Asia. A soft, silvery lavender-violet blend. Fragrant-$0.25 
Dolly Madison. Light mauve-lilac shaded gold- .25 
Mother of PearL Soft lavender with pearly sheen- .25 
Quaker Lady. A smoky-lavender in effect- .25 
Pres. Pilkington. Pastel blend of pale buff and rose flush- .50 
IRIS FOR NATURALIZING—For planting long borders and 
large groups. 50 roots $4.75; 100 roots $9.00. 
SPECIAL—RAINBOW IRIS COLLECTION 
A choice collection of colorful Iris. Eight strong roots— 
one each of pink-toned, white, red-toned, lavender, yellow, 
blue, purple and pastel. All roots carefully labeled. 
A "Rainbow Collection"—8 plants ($2.00 value) for_$1.50 
(Parcel postage 15c extra) 
White Iris Price Each 
Los Angeles. Snowy white with blue touch. Giant flowers_$0.35 
Snow White. A hardy, tall, strong, large pure white_ .25 
Taj MahaL A tall white of pure color_ .25 
Venus de Milo. A warm tone of creamy-white. Tall_ .5i> 
Yellow Iris 
Clara Noyes. A blending of bright orange with apricot tones_$0.35 
Coronation. Large flowers of deep golden yellow- .25 
Gold Imperial. Clear yellow with bright orange beaTd- .25 
Phebus. A fine, large, bright lemon-yellow_ .50 
Prairie Gold. A deep rich yellow- .25 
Shekinah. Clear soft yellow_ .25 
Talisman. Blend of yellow and peach rose shades- .30 
Contrasting Colors 
Decennial. (S) mustard yellow; (F) velvety blue purple-$0.30 
Rhein Nixe. (S) white; (F) pansy violet- .25 
Salonique. White standards, red purple falls'- .25 
10 IRIS PRIZE-WINNERS 
Superb New Varieties that Excel in Size and Color 
Black Wings. Rich, velvety blue-black. Very dark-$0.60 
Crystal Beauty. Gorgeous stately pure white-2.25 
Eclador. Superlatively beautiful new canary yellow-2.25 
Golden Light. Red-cinnamon and orange. Very unusual-1.25 
Imperial Blush. Large, splendid orchid-pink. Frilled-1.00 
Jean Cayeaux. Great flower of orange buff and brown-1.50 
Mrs. J. L. Gibson. The best deep blue and violet-2.50 
Shah Jehan. Extravaganza of rich hues from creamy buff to 
copper, chestnut and purple. Rich oriental coloring-1.00 
Sierra Blue. Magnificent blue. Dyke's medal winner-1.50 
Wm. Mohr. Immense frilled flower of soft lilac and violet- .30 
The Dwarf Iris (Pumila) 
The very early-flowering, low-growing Iris. Well suited for 
rock gardens and to edge beds and borders. Colors—choice of 
yellow, blue, purple and white. Each 25c; 6 for $1.25. 
SIBERIAN IRIS 
Very attractive for garden display and particularly for cutting. 
Flowers on graceful stems: foliage narrow and grass-like. Siberian 
Blue and Siberian White: Each 25 cts.; 6 for $1.25. 
JAPANESE IRIS 
A large flowering Iris that blooms in July. Not as hardy as the 
Germanica type. We offer choice plants in White, Light Blue, Violet 
Blue, Reddish Crimson. Strong roots, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1.00. 
PHONE—MINNEAPOLIS—MIDWAY 2772 
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