HARMEL PEONY CO., BERLIN, MD. 19 


SPURIAS = Finest of all Iris for Cut Flowers 
No flower lover should be without this fine Iris. We 
highly recommend it. 
Plants look like strong growing German Iris but flow- 
ers are very similar to the fine Dutch Bulb Iris. This is 
the finest of all the Irises for early summer cut flowers. 
blooming on Long Island from June 12th on. The flowers 
last a long time with several blossoms coming out in 
succession. Very attractive in the garden, and fine for 
bouquets for use in the home. 
Plants grow from rhizomes out of doors and become 
more prolific from year to year without transplanting. We 
believe this Iris to be perfectly hardy anywhere in the 
United States. Grows as tall and fine as Gladiolus. 
August and September are the best months for planting. 
We offer only two of the very finest varieties: 
Aurea Sunny Day 
Color: Both fine, rich, deep pure yellow, but of different 
shades. 
Sold only as follows: 
10 rhizomes of each variety (Total of twenty) for $5.50 
(Postpaid). 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING SPURIAS: Plant 
in well prepared soil as any garden or bulb crop. Plant 
each crown about two inches deep, as Iris do not like deep 
planting. Water or irrigate within a few days after 
planting if no rain comes, or better yet, as soon as you 
finish planting. Pack soil firmly as in planting any other 
bulb or root. Space twelve to sixteen inches apart in 
rows, and the rows three to four feet apart, to fit your 
space. For the first winter before thawing frosts, cover 
with some coarse litter so frost will not raise them out 
of the ground. 
The rhizomes will reach you in a more or less dormant 
condition and will make new roots as soon as planted and 
watered. If not planted immediately, keep miost, but not 
wet. 
