_ NOTE: Use this sheet zvhcn sending order. Planting directions will accompany each shipment. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR BEARDED IRIS 
Prepare the soil to a depth of at least 10 inches, mixing in any non-acid commercial fertilizer, such as steamed 
bone meal, Vigoro, superphosphate, etc. Well-rotted barnyard manure or sheep guano, if not used too heavily, is 
satisfactory when mixed well in the soil. Planting in fairly loose, non-acid soil, in sun or semi-shade, and in a well- 
drained location IS best. Place the root so that the top surface of the fleshy rhizome will be flush with the ground 
and just barely exposed. Keep the ground moist and well stirred at all times, but especially after planting to 
achieve best results. Iris may be planted from 8 to 18 inches apart, depending on the effect desired. Divide every 
three or four years. June, July, August and September planting is advisable, although October and November plant¬ 
ings are satisfactory except in those sections having severe winters. Remember that iris roots may be shipped long 
distances in perfect safety. 75 per cent of our shipments are made to customers residing more than 1000 miles away. 
We do not r^ommend the use of lime unless soil is decidedly acid. Too much lime has a tendency to cause iris 
rhizonies to rot. The secrets of growing fine iris are: (1) fertilize lightly each year; (2) see that iris plants receive 
a good soaking of moisture either from natural rain or from artificial irrigation once every two or three weeks from 
late spring until fall; and (3) frequently stir soil around plants to prevent baking and encourage fibrous root growth 
We recommend winter covering in the northern and colder parts of the U. S. A litter of corn stalks, marsh hay, 
straw, pine boughs, salt hay, or an^d^hing that will not mat or pack down, and will merely shade the ground and at 
' time allow ample ventilation. This covering is desirable to prevent recurrent thawing and freezing which 
might heave the plants and expose them to the elements. The covering should not be put on until the ground freezes; 
and should be removed the following spring. Do not use leaves or manure for covering, as these are likely to induce rot. 
Iris leaf blotch—a fungous growth—some* 
times attacks the leaves of iris in late spring 
and summer. When these brown spots appear 
and start spreading over leaves, it is best to 
go through the iris planting and remove the up¬ 
per portions of leaves which show such infection. 
Such removal keeps the leaf blotch under con¬ 
trol. Do not leave infected leaves on the gi’ound, 
as spore will j'ump from such leaves to the new 
iris shoots appearing the following spring. 
The old leaves should be removed as fast 
as they wither sufficiently to “peel” off by a 
slight sidewise pull—using both hands for this 
operation to avoid disturbing the roots, hold¬ 
ing the rhizomes firmly in place with one hand. 
The plant will, in due time, begin to produce 
new foliage shoots. Keep the weeds down and 
all trash and dead foliage removed. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR ORIENTAL POPPIES 
The poppy is a gorgeous flower which grows with little care and blooms profusely over a long period in late spring 
and early summer. They are invaluable additions to any garden and blend well with other flowers, ‘ftuth a back¬ 
ground of blue Anchusa, they are exquisite. 
We are now able to offer a wide range of colors, the varieties coming in various shades of pink, orange, red, 
salmon, white, and maroon. Order Poppies with your Iris and we shall send at proper planting time. Plant in 
August or September, setting the roots a few inches below the surface. Any fairly rich, non-acid soil is satisfactory. 
Newly planted poppies require moderate watering, after which ground should be stirred to prevent baking. Plants 
grow best in a sunny, well-drained location where water can not collect over the crowns. Be sure that ground does 
not settle and leave a hollow over the crown in which water may stand during the winter, for it may induce rot 
When new plants are entering their first winter it is well to mulch the surface of the ground under the leaves of 
the plant with a light layer of excelsior or straw. This mulching need not be made in sections having mild winters. 
Flower stalks should be removed as soon as petals have fallen, and the entire foliage should be cut back and 
removed when it turns brown in summer months. New growth will appear in early fall. 
Inasmuch as plants will develop into large clumps, it is best to place them fairly well apart—at least two feet, 
and even further if room is available. 
When properly prepared. Oriental Poppies will maintain their freshness as cut flowers as long as many other 
perennial blooms. The newly opened flowers or buds which have burst and are showing color are the ones to cut; such 
cutting should be done in early morning. Take the stalks indoors and re-cut the ends several inches; then imme¬ 
diately burn these re-cut ends of stems over a blaze until they have charred to a length of several inches. Deeply 
immerse the stems in cold water and place in a cool shaded location for a couple of hours, after which time they 
may be arranged in suitable bouquets. Change water each day. 
By all means, join the American Oriental Poppy Society. Remit $2.00 membership fee to J. Earle Smith. 541 
North 7th Street, DeKalb, Illinois. 
PLANTING DIRECTIONS FOR HEMEROCALLIS 
Hemerocallis grow from thick, fleshy, tuberous roots—not bulbs—and may be planted any month in the year, pro¬ 
vided the soil is kept moist. The roots should be placed about three inches deep in rich garden loam. If soil is light 
and sandy, it may be improved by the liberal addition of well decayed cow manure, well mixed with humus and rich soil. 
Holes should be made large enough to accommodate amply the tubers without crowding. Roots should be spread and the 
soil worked around them. 
Clumps often may be left undisturbed as long as four to six years without loss in size or number of flowers, but 
should be taken up and divided at the expiration of that period, as in old clumps the roots become firmly matted near 
the middle. The wasteful competition between the too-numerous roots weakens the general condition and vitality of 
the plant, causing the flowers to deteriorate. 
In any fair soil, if given a reasonable amount of moisture, the plants will produce excellent flowers. The Daylily 
stands extreme moisture, and even though half submerged the plants will thrive. They may be planted in full sun or 
partial shade. 
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