! RI S—S PLENDID BULBOUS PLANTS 
Dutch Iris—Distinctive De Groeff Hybrids 
The hardiness, fine color range and splendid 
keeping qualities of these early flowering or¬ 
chid-like beauties recommend themselves to all 
gardeners. Plant the bulbs from September 
through November in rich, well-drained, loamy 
soil 3 to 4 inches deep. In extreme climates a 
mulch around the bulbs, after the ground freezes 
over, will be helpful. Choice No. 1 bulbs. 
A. Bloemaard, 20 in. Early, large-tlowered 
variety with dark purplish blue standards and 
lighter blue falls. 
3 for 1.5c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00 
Abraham Storck (Blue Perfection). 24 in. 
Standards steel blue, falls very dark blue, a very 
large iris and the best blue. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 
D. Haring. (White glory) 26 in. Extra large. 
Standards greyish white, falls pure white. Ex¬ 
quisite. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 
Golden Glory (Dark Golden Queen). 24 in. 
Standards golden yellow with falls a shade 
deeper gold. 3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 
Imperator, 24 in. Splendid deep blue. Each standard yellow blotched. Robust 
and beautiful. 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Jacob de Wit, 22 in. Splendid dark blue. Standards sliglitly darker than falls. 
3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
J. Matham (Blue Skies). 24 in. Beautiful novelty, pale cornllower, blue self¬ 
color. Do not miss it. 3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 
Leonardo de Vinci, 28 in. Handsome contrasting colors. Standards creamy white, 
falls canary-yellow. Early and large flowered. 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Poggenbeek. (Blue Monarch), 30 in. Improved Imperator. Standards and falls 
uniform dark blue 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
S. De Vlieger (Blue Horizon), 27 in. Broad, strong, light violet-blue standards, 
sky-blue falls marked with golden stripe. 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Therese Schwartze, 24 in. Excellent cut flower and striking color combination. 
Standards pale cornflower blue, falls pure white, touched with narrow orange stripe. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 50c; 100 for $4.50. 
White Excelsior, 22 in. Splendid pure white. Fine form and substance with 
extra broad falls. 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 
William Verschuur (Indian Chief), 24 in. An excellent novelty. Standards violet, 
tinged bronze with golden bronze falls. Very distinctive. 
3 for 25c; 12 for 80c; 100 for $6.00. 
Yellow Queen, 28 in. Standards and falls golden yellow. Thin wiry stems, ex¬ 
cellent for forcing or outside. A wonderful flower. 3 for 25c; 12 for 65c; 100 for $4.80 
PUMILA IRIS (Rock Garden Specials) 
Among the very first flowers to appear are these hardy, colorful little Iris. Splen¬ 
did for hillsides, rockery or borders. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
Blanch, 6 in. Beautiful white peeping above the foliage. 
Blue Stone. Blue-purple bicolor with smooth rounded standards and falls. Pro¬ 
lific bloomer. 
Butterfly. Attractive cream yellow spotted with brown. 
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