_THE IRIS GARDEN_ 
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WASATCH (Thorup) Largest plicata and perfectly hardy; medium blue 
markings on a ground of glistening white; huge, broad flowers are 
well placed on the stem; midseason; tall- 1.25 
WEDGWOOD (Dykes) Nearly Wedgwood blue with a white beard; 
wonderful color but fragile substance; midseason; medium 
height-3 for .25 
to Cjjrow 
★ FERTILIZERS 
Superphosphate and wood ashes are the best inorganic fertilizers 
for irises. If the soil lacks humus, well rotted manure, peat moss or 
tobacco stems are helpful. 
★ LEAF SPOT 
Very little is known about leaf spot except that, while it is un¬ 
sightly, it does little or no injury to the plants. Removing and burn¬ 
ing 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. 
WILLIAM MOHR (M-M) Gigantic flowered lilac deeply veined purple; a 
pogocyclus hybrid, the rhizomes are small; the better for winter pro¬ 
tection but can get along without it; early; short_ .25 
WINNISHIEK (Egel) Very dark and very purple with a pearly edge to 
the ruffled falls; midseason; tall_ .25 
"/ was so sorry to have missed seeing your garden this year but 
have heard it was more beautiful than ever. I will try not to miss it 
next year.” 
Mrs. J. A. S., Joplin, Mo. 
"1 got my iris order O. K.; they are very nice plants; and want 
to thank you for the extra ones you enclosed.” 
Mrs. M. K., Pueblo, Colo. 
