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R. L, Gould & Co. Seedsmen Since 1898 
St. Paul, Minn 
IRIS 
Iris should be planted in a 
sunny 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. We can also supply al¬ 
most any variety of Iris not 
listed on this page. The roots 
or rhizomes are larger in July 
or August than in the spring. 
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. Bach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
California Gold. For a long time Iris fanciers have 
been asking for a large-flowered, honest-to-goodness rich 
yellow Iris as large and sturdy as the other colors. We 
are proud to be able to offer now the most sensational 
new color advancement that the Iris world has seen. It 
is a rich, bright, shiny yellow of fine size and excellent 
proportions, a real novelty. Each, 75c; 3 for $2.00. 
Clara Noyes. New to the rainbow are the orange and 
apricot tints and rose veining of Clara Noyes. A warm 
colored Iris; very individual. Bach, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Crystal Beauty. A deserving white being of particular 
value because it is one of the tallest Irises, reaching 5 
feet. Immaculate, stately white blooms of beautiful sym¬ 
metry, a true picture of floral loveliness. Bach, 35c; 3 
for $1.00. 
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 shoul¬ 
der height. A lovely pink toned Iris with oval shaped 
blooms of a cool clear tone. Free blooming, delicate and 
refined. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
Indian Chief Iris 
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 Sturtevant. A very rich deep'velvety brown of 
great richness and quality. The deep orange beard gives 
much life to the flower. Each, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
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 gar¬ 
den 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 richness of coloring and the combination 
of colors is reminiscent of a gorgeous rug. Each, 25c; 
3 for 60c. 
Los Angeles. A huge satiny white of beautiful form, 
delicately marked blue which you will admire. Each, 30c; 
3 for 80c. 
Mldgard. 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. 
Motif. Rich, glossy pansy-purple, even-colored the 
same rich glossy tone. It is one of the most handsome 
of all the dark Iris. 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 Jelian. 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, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
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, 25c; 3 for 60c. 
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, 30c; 3 for 80c. 
(Iris prices are postpaid.) 
CANNAS 
Cannas with their rich foliage and brilliant flowers are 
a big favorite as a beautifier of home grounds and parks. 
The Cannas thrive under almost any conditions and 
if given a little care and attention, will produce an 
abundance of attractive foliage as well as large spikes 
of beautiful flowers of unusually bright colors. Their 
long flowering season insures a constant display of color. 
Cannas make the best showing when planted in beds 
by themselves. The soil should be well fertilized and 
worked up thoroughly to a depth of 10 to 12 inches. The 
bulbs can be set about 12 inches apart and about 4 to 6 
inches deep. Mulching with lawn cuttings will help 
retain the moisture. Start bulbs in pots indoors in 
March or April. Do not set out until all danger of frost 
is over; about June 1st here in the Northwest. 
The Cannas we offer are not dormant bulks, but potted 
plants that have been started in the greenhouse so that 
they have developed a real live root system. Give them 
plenty of moisture until they are set out. Add postage 
to mail orders. 
CANNA PRICES, on varieties listed below: Each, 15c; 
dozen, $1.50. 
Ambassador. Foliage bronze, flowers cherry red and 
very brilliant. Grows 3 14 to 4 feet high. 
City of Portland. A deep pink which does not fade 
during the hot weather. A free bloomer. Foliage green. 
Eureka. A remarkable free-flowering variety of white 
flowers, which first appear cream. Foliage green. 4% ft. 
Firebird. Green foliage, deep red blooms, hardy. 4 feet. 
Hungaria. Green foliage, rich soft pink flowers. A 
very prolific bloomer. 4 feet. 
Karl Merck. Green foliage, flowers pure yellow with 
tinge of orange and pink becoming red in throat. Very 
large flower spike. 4 feet. 
King Humbert. Scarlet flowers and bronze leaves. A 
remarkable Canna. 4 feet high. 
Mrs. A. Conard. Large, salmon-pink flowers, green 
foliage. Grows 4 feet high. 
Shenandoah. Rich ruby red foliage with large clusters 
of salmon-pink flowers. 4 feet. 
The President. A rich, glowing scarlet, and immense 
flowers, produced on erect stalks well above the green 
foliage. Grows 5 feet high. 
Vellow King Humbert. Foliage is a very dark green, 
flowers a deep rich yellow, softly spotted and blotched 
with bright red. Grows 4 feet high. 
