Battle Creek, Mich. 
IRISES 
ROYAL ROSE—New, distinct and outstanding. Our own introduction. A free- 
blooming, upstanding variety with large flowers of a true, deep Rose Red. 
Several poppy experts have pronounced it “perfectly gorgeous,” and the most 
outstanding variety in the garden. Very few offered this year.10.00 
SASS PINK—A recent lovely creation from Mr. Sass. Exceptionally large 
flowers of flesh or Chatenay Pink with Nopal Red blotches, crepy texture.... 1.00 
SPOTTED GIANT—Huge flowers of orange scarlet with large, dense black 
center that gives it high distinction. Very late. Our introduction. 1.00 
VESTAL FLAME—A new deep coral poppy flushed flame; oval mulberry spots. 3.50 
WAR LORD—A very new, large, crinkled deep red. 2.50 
WHIRLWIND—Very large flowers of Orange Chrome. Early, strong, free. 1.00 
SNOWFLAME—U. S. Plant Patent No. 365. “A sensational break in Pop¬ 
pies. The lower half of the flower is pure white, the upper half a flame- 
orange.” Most unusual and brilliant. The width of the orange band varies 
considerably, increasing the charm of this new and rare Poppy. A strong 
grower and free bloomer, with large flowers on stiff stems. A real sensation. 
1-yr. roots each 75c; 3 for $2.00. Few 2-yr. roots at $2.00. 
SEEDS of named Oriental Poppies, mixed, generous packet.25 
IRISES 
“If you yield to the magic spell of the Iris, it 
will lead you across the border into a wonderland of 
delight, for an Iris garden is a floral world in itself.” 
Our collection of more than 800 named irises (We have grown and discarded an 
equal number as inferior.), with yearly changes and additions from among the out¬ 
standing new things, aided by visits to many other growers and breeders, we believe, 
represents in an unusual degree the finest varieties recently introduced. Most of them 
have been offered to the public only since 1930; and now as never before the Iris 
deserves its position as the finest of all hardy garden flowers. The fine varieties of 
today show improved quality and colorings undreamed of but a few years ago. 
It is well known that the Iris, because of its dainty refinement, and the delicate 
poise of the Orchid, presents a wider range of coloring, will withstand more neglect 
and abuse and will thrive under m.ore widely varied and less favorable conditions 
than any other garden flower. Rhizomes should be planted about one inch deep, in 
well drained soil, preferably In full sun. 
And the artists say that the Iris is the most artistic form In all the flower world. 
HOW TO GROW IRISES — A new booklet prepared especially for Iris 
lovers, tells all about how to grow and care for that most popular hardy 
garden flower, the Iris. Besides, it gives much interesting lore, both mythical 
and historical, and is written in very Interesting, easily readable style. Price 
10 cents per copy. 
PRICES 
Prices of really fine Irises now are so low that no garden lover need be without 
them. Many wondrously beautiful Irises are ignored completely just because they 
have escaped display advertising and official recognition. 
Our gardens contain a number of new Irises not adequately described or even 
listed, and a number of new ones under test we hope will bloom for us this season. 
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