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R. L Gould & Co. Seedsmen Since 1898 St. Paul, Minn. 
IRIS 
Iris should be planted in a sun¬ 
ny location and may be planted 
in groups or singly. The Iris 
should be planted in a well 
drained location as too much 
moisture, especially in hot 
weather, may cause the roots 
to decay. Iris may be planted at 
any time of the year except when 
they are in bloom or when the 
ground is frozen, although the 
best time for planting is in the 
early spring or months of July 
and August. 
We are offering the following 
select list of popular Iris for 
spring delivery, or orders will be 
accepted for July or August de¬ 
livery. The roots or rhizomes 
are larger in July or August than 
in the spring. In the following 
descriptions, Standards signify 
the three erect or upright cur¬ 
ling petals. Falls, the three 
drooping petals. In the descrip¬ 
tions below, S. stands for Stand¬ 
ards; F., for Falls. 
VISIT OUR IRIS SHOW. 
During the blooming period of Iris, usually the end 
of May and June, we have on display in our store 
a large number of Iris blooms, among them some of 
the world’s newest and finest varieties. Orders for 
Iris can then be left for August delivery. 
Baldwin. An unusual Iris. Its large blooms are round¬ 
ed and full. Color is soft manganese violet to helio¬ 
trope. Each, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
Clara Noyes. New to the rainbow are the orange and 
apricot tints and rose veining of Clara Noyes. A warm 
colored Iris; very individual. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
Columbine. A dainty starched white carried airily on 
tall well-branched stems. A wonderful Iris for cutting 
purposes. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Coronation. Rich golden yellow; twice as tall and 
large as most yellow Iris. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Desert Gold. A large bright yellow of rounded form. 
Free blooming, early midseason; valuable for foreground 
plantings. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Dogrose. One of the tallest stemmed iris, near shoulder 
height. A lovely pink toned iris with oval shaped blooms 
of a cool clear tone. Free blooming, delicate and re¬ 
fined. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Dolly Madison. A beautiful shimmering lavender and 
pearly lavender lit up by a bright orange beard. Very 
unusual. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
El Capitan. Huge blooms carried on well-branched 
stems. This upstanding blue flower measures six inches 
from top to bottom. Each, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
Frieda Mohr. A lavender rose color, very rare. Blooms 
are beautifully formed and extra large. Strongly recom¬ 
mended. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Grace Sturtevnnt. A very rich deep velvety brown of 
great richness and quality. The deep orange beard gives 
much life to the flower. Each, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
Indian Chief. This is an extremely popular Iris. One 
of the red Iris just introduced less than ten years ago at 
a price over $20.00. Two tones of red, the standards are 
lighter with rich velvety falls. It is a colorful Iris. A 
superb grower and a most satisfactory plant. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
King Midas. Bright gold glows from the heart of this 
warm golden-brown blend. A very distinctive iris of 
rounded clean-cut form. Especially effective in the garden 
clump where it is always a glowing mass of color. Each, 
25c; 3 for 60c. 
King Tut. Brilliant blazing chestnut red brown. One 
of the reddest and brightest Iris. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Klamath. A bronzed purple of excellent form and 
huge size. The richriess of coloring and the combination 
of colors is reminiscent of a gorgeous rug. Each, 30c; 
3 for 80c. 
Los Angeles. A huge satiny white of beautiful form, 
delicately marked blue which you will admire. Each, 50c. 
Midgard. A most delicately colored Iris of soft pink, 
rose and soft, creamy yellow, fine substance and a most 
gorgeous color. This Iris is highly recommended and 
very popular. Mid-season. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Morning Splendor. The finest American Iris. The large 
flowers are of a rich red tone, perfect form and heavy 
substance. Besides it has delightful fragrance and borne 
on tall, sturdy stems. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Raineses. Upstanding giant in tones of golden buff and 
rosy pink. A clump of several spikes of this variety is 
stunning in the garden. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Shah Jehan. One of the most sensational novelties. 
An extravaganza of color; standards dainty cream buff 
edged lavender, the falls are rich and magnificent, quick¬ 
ly blending from light fawn to glowing copper then to 
rich chestnut. This in turn changes to lustrous tone 
of velvety purple. All this climaxed by brilliant orange 
beard. Each, 40c; 3 for $1.05. 
Sir Michael. Known throughout the Iris world as one 
of the most unusual colored Iris, combining sky blue 
standards with a rich velvety mahogany purple falls. 
The entire flower is lighted by the brightest orange gold 
beard. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
William Mohr. A sensational new Iris. Huge globular 
formed blooms. The whole bloom is veined beautifully 
manganese violet on pale lilac. Give it a warm sunny 
location. No other Iris like it. Each, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
Winneshiek. One of the finest of the rich velvety blue- 
black color section with segments unusually broad and 
lustrous. A touch of ruffling augments its graceful 
form. A most distinctive lighter margin on rich velvety 
falls. Each, 35c; 3 for 90c. 
(Iris prices are postpaid.) 
DAHLIAS 
The Dahlia is one of the most popular of garden 
flowers. Its flowers may be used for garden decorations, 
house decorations, bouquets, florists’ work and exhibition. 
CULTURE. An open, sunny location seems to favor 
them at all times. Dahlias can be planted any time after 
danger of frost is over, and under ordinary conditions 
will blossom in from 6 to 8 weeks after they have been 
planted. 
Plant bulb 6 inches deep, flat down, having sprout 
or eye facing upwards; cover with about two inches of 
soil. When sprouts are 6 inches high add more soil, 
making it level with surface. Cultivation is the princi¬ 
pal requirement of the Dahlia—the most important of 
all operations to insure success. 
Abbreviations: (C.) Cactus; (S. C.) Semi-Cactus; (F. D.) 
Formal Decorative; (I. D.) Informal Decorative. 
Each 
Amber Queen. (Pompon.) Very fine deep amber.... 15c 
American Eagle. (S. C.) Crimson. 15c 
Asbury Park. (F.D.) Copper salmon, one shade 
throughout . 15c 
Atlantic Ocean. (I. D.) Canary yellow. 15c 
SPECIAL DAHLIA OFFER NO. 1. 
6 Beautiful Dahlias of the Decorative type, one root 
of each of the following varieties: 
Big Gus, red. Yellow Colosse, yellow. 
Queen Mary, pink. Rose Glory, rose lavender. 
Jean Kerr, white. E. T. Bedford, purple. 
All above for 50c or COc postpaid within 3rd zone. 
We reserve the right to alter this collection (giving 
equally good or better value) in case an unexpected 
shortage of any variety develops. 
SPECIAL DAHLIA OFFER NO. 2. 
12 of those priced 15c for $1.25; or one each of the 
foregoing 31 varieties, postpaid for $4.75. Cash with 
order. 
Each 
Barbara Redfern. (I. D.) Old rose and old gold with 
touch of lavender suffusion . 15c 
Coquette, (I. D.) Red and gold, thick fluffy flowers.. 15c 
Dadily. (I. D.) Large red.15c 
Fairy. (Pompon.) A miniature Jersey beauty, pink.. 15c 
F. W. Fellows. (C.) Orange scarlet. 15c 
Golden Queen. (Pompon.) Lovely pure rich yellow. . 15c 
Jane Cowl. (I.Di) Bronzy buff and gold. A beau¬ 
tiful Dahlia . 15c 
Jean Kerr, (B.) Free blooming white. 15c 
Jean Trimbee. (S.C.) Petunia violet. 50c 
Jersey’s Beacon. (F. D.) Chinese 
scarlet . 15c 
Jersey Beauty. (F. D.) Pink. One of 
the best for cut flowers. 15c 
Jersey’s Radiant. (S. C.) Orange 15c 
Jersey’s Sovereign. (F. D.) 
Orange-scarlet . 15c 
Mary Munns, (Pompon). Fuchsia 
red, dark orchid sheen.15c 
Monmouth Champion. (F. D.) A 
giant flower of brilliant, 
glistening, orange flame. 15c 
Mrs. George Le Bontellier. 
(Dec.) Deep crimson. 75c 
Mrs. I. De Ver Warner. (F. D.) 
Orchid pink, a favorite. 15c 
Murphy’s Masterpiece. (Dec.) Gigantic dark red.... 1.00 
Nellie Austin. (Dec.) Peach red, striped with gold.. 15c 
Phantom. (Dec.) Large purple edged with white.. 1.00 
Rose Fallon. (F. D.) Old gold. 25c 
Sanhiean’s Bluebird. (F 1 . D.) Bright violet blue. 15c 
Shahrazade. (I. D.) Large blooms of deep pink. 15c 
Snowelad. (Pompon.) The best pure white. 15c 
The Commodore. (Dec.) Large free flowering, yellow 15c 
Thomas A. Edison. (F. D.) A royal purple. 35c 
White Wonder. (I. D.) This is considered one of the 
largest and best white Dahlias. 
35c 
