IRIS—SPLENDID BULBOUS PLANTS 
Dutch Iris—Distinctive De Graeff Hybrids 
The hardiness, fine color range and splendid 
keeping qualities of these early-flowering orchid- 
like beauties recommend themselves to all gard- 
eners. Plant the bulbs from September through 
November in rich, well-drained, loamy soil 3 to 4 
inches deep. In extreme climates a mulch around 
the bulbs, after the ground freezes over, will be 
helpful. Choice No. 1 bulbs. 
A. Bloemaard. 20 in. Early large-flowered variety 
pie dark purplish blue standards and lighter blue 
alls. 
3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00 
Abraham Storck (Blue Perfection.). 24 in. Stand- 
ards steel blue, falls very dark blue, a very large 
iris and the best blue. 
3 for 20c: 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50 
D. Haring. (White glory). 26 in. Extra large. 
Standards greyish white, falls pure white. Exquis- 
ite. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 
Golden Glory. (Dark Golden Queen). 24-in. 
Standards golden yellow with falls a shade deeper 
DUTCH IRIS 
one gold, 3 for 20c: 12 for 60c: 100 for $4.50. 
Imperator. 24 in. Splendid deep blue. Each standard yellow blotched. Robust and 
beautiful. 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Jacob de Wit. 22 in. Splendid dark blue. Standards slightly darker than falls. 
3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
J. Matham (Blue Skies) 24 in. Beautiful novelty, pale corn-flower, blue self-color. Do 

not miss it. 3 for 20c; 12 for 60c; 100 for $4.50. 
J. W. de Wilde. Standards and falls a uniform dark yellow. 
3 for 15e; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Poggenbeek. (Blue Monarch). 30 in. Improved Imperator. Standards and falls uniform 
dark blue. 3 for 15e; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
S. De Vlieger (Blue Horizon). 27 in. Broad, strong, light violet-blue standards, sky-blue 
falls marked with golden stripe. 3 for 15c; 12 for 55c; 100 for $4.00. 
Theresa Schwartze. 24 in. Excellent cut flower and striking color combination. Standards 
pale cornflower blue, falls pure white, touched with narrow orange stripe. 
3 for 20c; 12 for 50c; 100 for $4.50. 
White Excelsior. 22 in. Splendid pure white. Fine form and substance with extra broad 
falls. 3 for 25c; 12 for 75c; 100 for $5.00. 
William Verschuur (Indian Chief). 24 in. An excellent novelty. Standards violet, tinged 
bronze with golden bronze falls. Very distinctive. 3 for 25c; 12 for 80c;: 100 for $6.00. 
Yellow Queen. 28 in. Standards and falls golden yellow. Thin wiry stems, excellent 
for forcing or outside. A wonderful flower. 3 for 25c; 12 for 65c; 100 for $4.80. 
PUMILA IRIS (Rock Garden Specials) 
Among the very first flowers to appear are these hardy, colorful little Iris. Splendid for 
hillsides, rockery or borders. 20c each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.75. 
Blanch, 6 in. Beautiful white peeping above the foliage. 
Blue Stone. Blue-purple bicolor with smooth rounded standards and falls. Prolific 
bloomer. 
Butterfly. Attractive cream yellow spotted with brown. 
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