Foreword 
The Iris Season in 1940 was two weeks later than usual, 
due to the long cold and wet spring. Last year the Iris were not 
in bloom on Decoration Day, while this year they were in full 
bloom and in their prime for this occasion. 
We have eliminated many varieties, and are growing only 
those that are in demand. Many California varieties must be 
grown with good drainage to insure success here, and often large 
heavy roots do not stand our changeable winter temperatures. 
Roots grown in conditions approaching our own, make the best 
showing in this locality. 
Garden Clubs are always welcome, and we endeavor to 
make their visit pleasant and instructive, for after all, more 
knowledge can be gained by viewing plants in bloom than by 
merely reading about them. 
We are also maintaining exhibition plantings of fine hem- 
erocallis, narcissi, peonies and poppies. Arrange to see them in 
blooming time. A separate list of any of the above, classified as 
to color, will be sent on request. 
General Culture 
Sun and good drainage are essential for bearded Iris. They like a neutral to 
alkaline soil, and shade from the afternoon sun will benefit many varieties of del¬ 
icate coloring. Iris will not flower in deep shade. Tectorum, a crested species, can 
stand more shade than most of them. All beardless Iris will thrive in moist places 
and a soil tending to acidity will help their growth. 
Plant bearded Iris with the rhizome well covered with earth, and press 
down firmly. Water only enough to keep from drying out. Beardless Iris can be 
planted a little deeper, and should be kept moist, until they are established. 
Cultivate to keep down the weeds. 
Any well balanced commercial fertilizer, not high in nitrogen can be used 
for bearded Iris. Superphosphate and bone meal are also beneficial. Well rotted 
cow manure can also be worked in, and is especially helpful for the beardless 
types. 
Diseases 
Leaf-spot does little or no injury to plants. Removing old foliage and 
burning it helps to control the trouble. If bearded Iris are affected by root rot 
often due to very wet weather, cut out the soft tissue, dust with copper carbon¬ 
ate, and dry a little in the sun, before replanting. To keep borer in check cutout 
all affected sheaths early in the season. Replant after blooming time and watch 
for the worm and kill it. Burning over the base of the sheath in late fall or winter 
helps to kill many eggs. Wind cloth around a stick soaked with kerosene, and 
after lighting, work quickly around the plants. Do this on a day when the dead 
foliage is fairly dry. 
K enwood Iris Gardens 
MRS. J. F. EMIGHOLZ 
Montgomery and Euclid Roads, R. R. IO 
CINCINNATI, OHIO 
Phone: SYcamore 7496 
