Japanese \RIS 
These are among the most gorgeous of the entire Iris family. 
fine Japanese Iris, and 
as they blossom after the other Irises have finished flowering, 
they thus prolong the Iris season for several weeks. There are 
There is nothing more showy than these 
giant singles and doubles, self colors, mottled, striped, 
and blended effects, subtle soft tints and intense 
deep colors in a most comprehensive range. Planted 
in a mass, or as a border, they are ideal. Not the 
least of their fine points is the graceful foliage, a 
thing of beauty after the blooms are past. They are 
different in form from all other Irises. Many are as 
large as a dinner plate. 
Culture: Late plantings should be protected by a 
light covering of straw or leaves after the ground is 
permanently frozen, to prevent roots from being 
heaved out of the ground by frost. Plant in spring, 
or September and October. Avoid all lime. Once 
established, they flower profusely year after year. 
All Kaempferi Iris are priced alike: 
35c each; 3 for $1.00; $3.50 dozen 
Betty Jean Childs. Single. White, faintly splashed 
and veined purple. Petaloids deep purple. 
Caprice. Single. Sometimes a solid lavender-blue. 
More often striped and mottled. 
Dominator. Single. Rich indigo-blue with narrow 
white stripes and lighter center. One of the finest 
and richest colors. 
Elbrus. Double. A recent introduction. We con- 
sider this the best of all the clear lavenders. Ex- 
ceptionally large, six-petalled. 
Ethel J. Marshall. Single. Ivory-white splashed and 
veined with dull bluish violet. Petaloids aconite- 
violet edged white. Stigmas ivory-white edged 
with violet. 
Gekka-No-Nami. Double. Dense, pure white, with 
yellow center. 
Gold Bound. A fine double, of pure white, with 
cream glow at gold-banded center. Heavy firm 
petals that seem to be formed of wax. 
Jeanette Parry. Single. White suffused with lines of 
bluish violet, petaloid stigmas amethyst-violet. 
Lucie Marshall. Gigantic double of pansy-violet, with 
a white throat area with yellow blotch. 
veined with white. 
Petals 

Iris Reticulata 




Japanese Iris 
COLLECTION 
1 EACH of 15 varieties 
listed (15 plants) $ 4.35 
3 EACH of 15 varieties 
listed (45 plants) 12.00 

Mrs. J. Alexander Hayden. Double. White ground edged and shaded 
pale violet. Stigmas white, slightly edged and tipped pale violet. 
Painted Lady. Single white, center blotched light phlox-purple, tufts 
white with phlox-purple edge. 
Pyramid. A magnificent double to triple deep blue-purple, with white 
veins and yellow throat in striking contrast. 
Red Riding Hood. A fine single amaranth, veined and suffused white. 
A color combination hard to find. 
T. S. Ware. Double, reddish violet flowers of large size, veined white. 
White center, slightly marked lemon. 
Violet Giant. Single, reddish purple flower with a conspicuous yellow 
blotch; dark veins. Extra fine and large. 
VESPER IRIS 
(Dichotoma) 
The beautiful filigree of graceful branches of the Vesper Iris is 
studded with from one to two hundred jewel-like flowers, truly a mam- 
moth bouquet. The delicately colored blossoms, which at a little dis- 
tance resemble somewhat a multitude of gorgeous butterflies at rest, 
with motionless, outstretched wings, vary in color, including such hues 
as cool translucent lavender, with markings of mahogany, copper, lemon, 
orange, brown or tyrian. 
The Vesper Iris, which is exceedingly easy to grow, blooms for a 
month, during July and August, when flowers are scarce. Resists both 
severe cold and intense heat with impunity. Be the first one in your 
locality to grow this unique Iris. 3 for 55c; 7 for $1.00. 
IRIS RETICULATA 
(Fragrant Iris) 
This lovely species is one of the treasures of the garden or rock 
garden. It can be described as a small form of the Spanish or Dutch 
Iris. Its main value lies in the fact that it may be forced into bloom in 
the house with the greatest ease. Six or eight bulbs put into a four- to 
five-inch pot when received will bloom about Christmas time. The fra- 
grant blossoms remind one of a bunch of fresh violets. Perfectly hardy 
with reasonable protection. It is one of the loveliest early flowering 
bulbs for the rockery. 3 for 80c; $2.65 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
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