18 HARMEL PEONY CO., BERLIN, MD. 


BULBOUS IRIS 
(The Poor Man’s Orchid) 
A few years ago, being attracted by the exquisite 
beauty of these lovely and lasting flowers, we purchased 
a few bulbs. They have multiplied rapidly, and we now 
have bulbs in quantity which we can with confidence offer 
to our customers, feeling that they will be delighted with 
their purchase. 
Bulb Iris are fine for the border or for cutting for 
bouquets in the home.Bulbs planted out of doors, bloom in 
late May or early June. They are grown in large quanti- 
ties in the field for commercial cut flowers. Also, forced 
in the greenhouse by florists. We offer the best two, tall 
growing varieties. 
Poggenbeek, early dark blue 
Imperator, late dark blue 
(No less than 100 bulbs sold.) Price $4.00 per hundred. 
(Write for quotations on quantities of 500 to 10,000) 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROWING BULBOUS IRIS: 
Plant out of doors in the fall about October 10th to October 
15th. Plant in beds the same as onions, bulbs to be set 
about four to six inches apart, and four inches deep. Or, 
they may be set in double rows, rows two or three feet 
apart. In the northern states, after first freeze, protect 
the bed with covering of one inch of straw or other suit- 
able mulch materials that the tops may readily grow 
through. Plant in well drained soil. Soil not too heavy 
is probably most suitable. 
