♦ MERRIAM, KANSAS ♦ 
THEODOLINDA (Ayres) Gigantic flowered, hardy, blue and white 
plicata; midseason; tall_ .50 
THURATUS (H. P. Sass) Deepest purple; large flower with very long 
falls; midseason; tall_ .15 
TOM TIT (Bliss) Small and gay; deep violet self of waxy texture; a 
perfect companion for La Neige; late; short_3 for .25 
TRAIL'S END (Wmsn) Bittersweet in effect caused by a blending of 
huffy yellow and tawny pink; a new color thrill and a fine variety 
in every way; midseason; tall_1_ .50 
How To Grow Irises 
• FERTILIZERS 
Superphosphate and wood ashes are the best inorganic fertilizers for 
irises. If the soil lacks humus, well rotted manure, peat moss or to¬ 
bacco 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. 
TROOST (Den) Deep rose pink; the falls heavily veined a darker 
shade; midseason; short_3 for .25 
TROSTRINGER (H. P. Sass) Loveliest of the pale pinks; midseason; 
medium height _ .15 
“The iris ordered from you was received in good condition early 
in July. I was so well pleased with it and appreciate the gratis which 
you kindly sent me. I was without glasses at the time the iris came 
to me and the doctor had quite a time to fit my eyes so I could read 
and write. I make this explanation that you may understand why I 
failed to acknowledge receipt of the iris and may have seemed ungrateful 
for the gift of the three lovely plants.” 
August 1, 1938. 
Mrs. A. M., Bellflower, Calif. 
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