
AMERICAN IRIS 
(Illustrated Above) 
Beautiful Species and Hybrids 
Violipurpurea— Deep claret purple Gigantea Coerulea—Bright violet blue. 
with gold center. Hardy in the north. Flowers marked with yellow center. 
3 feet. Plant July-October. 4 feet. Hardy. 
Vinicolor — Deep wine purple with 
Fulva—tTerra cotta or brick red. 36” 
gold center. Hardy. 3 feet. 
in height. 
After many years of hybridizing these Iris I have procured numerous and 
unusual combinations of colors We are now offering them to our customers for 
the first time. in mixed colors. These Iris look like large Dutch Iris, but are 
produced on much longer stems (to 4 feet). Admirable as cut flowers. They 
should be left undisturbed for at least 5-6 years as they increase in beauty each 
season. I believe them to be the most graceful of all Iris. 
SPECIAL COLLECTION of above The above species are among 
types in mixed colors selected hy- the most beautifully colored iris 
brids, $2.50 per dozen. Special cver seen. They are not excelled 
colors @ 50c each. in color by any other type of iris. 
