Other American Beardless Species 
T hese "Beardless Species," os well as the Louisiana Species, Asiatic 
Species, Spurias and also the Beardless Hybrids, flower between 
the time the Toll Bearded Iris finish flowering and the Japanese 
Iris begin to bloom. (A few exceptions to this are noted under the in¬ 
dividual descriptions.) They thus fill a gap when we would otherwise 
be without Iris; but fortunately we have about 150 Species and Hybrids 
in the various groups that fill in this intervening period. 
These Beardless Species are of course the hardiest of all Irises and 
are suitable for almost any location, but excepting where otherwise noted, 
they prefer a somewhat moist location and acid soil. The application 
of peat and well rotted stable manure is best for them. An application 
of sulphur or aluminum sulphate will give the necessary soil acidity. 
Planting and cultural directians accompany all shipments. 
Cuprea —30 in. Similar to Fulva, but of more coppery color than most 
of the Fulva type and having broader and somewhat shorter segments. 
The name "Cuprea" was given this subsection of the Fulva group be¬ 
cause af its special coppery tone.50 
Foliosa —Brilliant blue flowers of large size, that nestle down in the 
foliage. Prefers non-acid soil. Native of our Southern states, but 
quite hardy in the north. ,25 
Fulva —30 in. Unusual deep burnished copper color. One of the most 
striking colored Irises we have. See illustration below.25 
Fulva Special —24 in. An exceedingly rich deep red-toned variety. 
especially suitable for the rockery on account of dwarf 
stature. A real gem.75 
Hexagana —Deep blue, with a white throat, beautifully 
veined. Styles apple-green, with violet crests and 
standards. Flowers nestle down in the foliage. Pre¬ 
fers non-acid soil.25 
Kimballiae —30 in. A very rare rich purple species that 
is native to northern Florida. 1.50 
Longipetala —Light blue-violet veined on a white ground. 
Several large flowers to a stem. Habit of growth 
similar to Japanese Iris. Hardy anywhere. Prefers 
a moist situation. 50 
Sovannorum Alba —A very lovely and extremely rare 
pure white form of Savannarum. 2.50 
FULVA 
Shrevei Alba —36 in. FRAGRANT. A white form of Shrevei, 
frilled and bordered soft blue. Very lovely. .35 
Tenax —Low growing Pacific Coast Species, with reddish purple 
flowers. Prefers a moist situation. 1.00 
Tenax Alba —White form of Tenax. One af the most ex¬ 
quisite of all Iris. 2.50 
Versicolor —24 in. The beardless marsh Iris of our northern 
states. Very pretty lavender-purple flowers. Rugged any¬ 
where, sun or semi-shade; marsh or garden. Fine for 
naturalizing . 15 
Virginica —32 in. The wild swamp Iris of Indiana. A sub¬ 
species of Versicolor, but in soft blue-lavender. The plants 
I am offering are of a very strong growing strain, much more 
robust than Versicolor with larger flowers and much more 
attractive . 50 
Yellow Fulva —An exquisitely beautiful and very rare pure 
yellow form of Fulva.75 
Six of any one variety in this group for the price of Five. 
Collection of Beardless Iris Species and Hybrids 
This is not merely a collection of the varieties offered on 
this page, but a carefully made selection from the different 
types of European, American and Asiatic Species and Hy¬ 
brids, including the Spurias, as listed on several pages of 
this catalog. Each variety will be distinctive and will be 
added to fill a certain definite place in such a collection. 
A fine color range will be included. 
^ ^ Mognificent Beauties, all different, my 
I w selection, all properly labelled far 
$ 2.50 
Varieties, all different, my se- 
Aw lectian, all praperly labelled far 
$ 5.00 
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