Oncocyclus Irises 
T hese remarkable Irises are perfectly hardy to our coldest northern winters, but they nevertheless require the protection 
of a cold frame for best results. This is not to protect them from severe winter weather, but to protect them from sum¬ 
mer rains after they have finished flowering, at which time they require a period of rest. Moisture during this period 
is likely to destroy them. Therefore after they have finished flowering they should be covered and allowed to become 
dormant. Or they can be lifted after they have finished flowering, packed in dry sand, sawdust or peat for the summer 
and replanted in October. Aside from providing this rest period they are of comparatively easy culture. Full directions 
accompany oil shipments. 
Bismorckiono —Very rare and unusual. Blackish-purple 
dotted on creamy ground. Tall stems and large flowers. 
Extra fine . 2,00 
Lorteti —One of the rarest and most sought after of all 
exotic Irises. A specimen for the connoisseur. Delicate 
silvery pink, dotted and veined soft grey. The magni¬ 
ficence of Iris Lorteti when well grown has never been 
approached by any other Iris. A well grown flower will 
be a pink globe, nine inches in diameter, the entire 
flower being beautifully veined a deeper pink. 3.50 
Susiono —24 in. See color illustration on front cover. 
Unique in form and color and quite handsome. Intricate 
veining and speckling of deep dark blackish-brown al¬ 
most completely covering a greyish-white ground. Noth¬ 
ing surpasses Iris Susiana as a most unusuol and artistic 
table decoration . 1.00 
Reselia Irises 
T hese very beautiful species are among the most remarkable of all Irises, some for their delicacy of coloring and 
smooth texture, others for their intricate veining and unique form. They are not at all difficult to grow in a cold 
frame, given the same treatment as Oncocyclus Iris. They will well repay any special attention given them. They 
flower in Bayside in early May, before any of the Tall Bearded Irises. Korolkowi and Stolonifera are entirely unlike any 
other Iris. 
Arenaria —3 to 4 in. A tiny miniature Regelia Iris that is 
hardy outdoors, in a rough, stony, or very sandy, dry 
location. Attractive deep yellow flower that remains 
open for only a few hours.75 
Hoogiana —30 in. A native of Turkestan, notable for a 
wonderful smoothness of texture. Color very soft uni¬ 
form sky-blue, without any markings.50 
Korolkowi —22 in. Another very interesting Species from 
Turkestan, in every respect the opposite of Hoogiana. 
Elongated flowers of creamy-white with intense blackish- 
maroon veins, giving a brown-and-white-striped ef¬ 
fect . 1,00 
Stolonifera —30 in. An exceedingly handsome Iris of 
elongated form, with an indescribable blending of fawn 
and brown, with clear electric blue. 1.00 
Regelia-cyclus Hybrids 
T hese very fine hybrids are the result of crosses between the Regelia and Oncocyclus Species, and are 
beautiful of the Iris family. They are brilliant in color, prominently veined and striking in appearance, 
of New York, I recommend growing them in cold frames, because while the rhizomes are entirely 
weather, the plants are benefited by light winter protection, as they begin growing 
very early and the tops may be somewhat injured by late frast. They can, of course, 
be given the necessary protection by putting a sash aver them, or even a box, with 
some dry leaves underneath. They flower during May in the latitude of New York 
(a month earlier in the South). 
Cultural directions accompany all shipments. 
Artemis —28 in. One of the darkest and richest colored Iris in cultivation. The 
color is deep rich crimson, veined and peppered over the entire flower, so that the 
creamy white ground just barely shows through. A large flower of perfect 
shape . 1.00 
Hermione —32 in. Very handsome and beautifully marked; very similar to Susiana 
illustrated on front cover, but with somewhat more deep violet-red in it. Reminds 
one of an improved "Susiana" but with the ruggedness of a Tall Bearded Iris ,50 
Luna —20 in. This is one of the most handsome of this group in the light extreme, 
as Artemes is in the dark extreme. In Luna the white ground predominates and 
the widely spaced deep brilliant red-purple veins stand out in strong contrast over 
the entire flower. It is very much more handsome than the illustration, which 
is about one quarter size. 1.00 
Nemesis —32 in. Similar to Hermione, but darker, due to the veining being closer. 
Has the unique elongated form of Korolkowi. An excellent new variety and 
prafuse bloomer .50 
Persian Princess —30 in. Large, well shaped flowers of Bishop's purple, veined 
madder-violet, with the haft veined seal brown. The falls are especially rich 
and velvety .35 
Saturn —24 in. Large flowers of good form and extremely free flowering. The 
color is uniform throughout, being a deep violet over a grey ground, with an un¬ 
usual deep bronze beard. Petals somewhat pointed.35 
Thor —24 in. A most unusual and beautiful flower, with brown veining over a :, 
greyish-green ground . 1-00 Greatly reduced 
in size. 
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