THESE BLOOM IN AUTUMN 
Colchicum and Sternbergia flower in Autumn, September 
and October. Both are winter-hardy. Order them early 
and you will get blossoms the first season, or if you 
have overlooked this, then order them late, along with 
your other bulbs, plant them on receipt, and you will have 
the finest kind of start for rich display the following 
autumn. Incidentally, if bought early enough, both will 
flower from the dry bulb in a window, without soil or 
moisture. Results from garden-planted stock are, though, 
more uniformly satisfactory. 
COLCHICUM AUTUMNALE MAJOR—The giant cup-shap- 
ed flowers appear as though by magic in late September, 
long after the foliage has ripened and disappeared. Showy, 
permanent, hardy. Delightful tones of lavender and pur- 
ple. Do not confuse Colchicum and Autumn Crocus. They 
are very different. Colchicum very much the larger, and 
vastly more colorful. (Illustrated page 3.) Each 35c; 
Betor s9e00 5 10-for $2.75. 
COLCHICUM DOUBLE WHITE—Big double white flowers. 
An unusual, and lovely, variety. Each 45c; 8 for $1.25. 
STERNBERGIA LUTEA—Great glorious flowerecups of golden 
yellow in September and October. Called Autumn Daffodil 
from the rich display of Daffodil-yellow bloom, but really 
it is close to Amaryllis. Fully hardy and permanent at 
Philadelphia, but will need protection of straw or leaves 
in cold northern locations. Sometimes called Mount Etna 
Baive tuach 20e°> 3 -for 50c; 10° for $1.60. 
IRIS, THE RAINBOW 
Our General Catalog (sent on request to those who do 
not already have it) offers about 125 separate botanical 
species of the genus Iris, some in plant form, some in 
seed form, some in both. Here are just a few selections, 
samples as it were. Not only these, but all of the others, 
ean be transplanted to your garden in autumn with full 
safety, indeed with some actual advantage over moving 
at other seasons. Incidentally, Irises can also be grown 
quite readily from seeds sown in open ground beds in 
late autumn, germination coming in the spring. 
IRIS ARENARIA—It blooms in early spring, bronzed buds 
opening to flowers of golden vividness. Dwarf, only 8 
inches. For full sun in hot dry places. Syn. I flavissima. 
Hach 30c§ 3 for 85c;.10 for $2.45. 
IRIS CRISTATA—Wide low cushions of spring bloom. Ex- 
quisite blossoms like crumpled silk of palest blue, gold 
patched, and with snowy fringed crest. 8 inches. Each 
2be; 38 fpr 65c. 
IRIS DICHOTOMA-——August or Vesper Iris. In charming 
bloom from late July to early September, great four-foot 
open sprays. Blossoms are most often of lavender with 
mahogany markings, but there will be many variations 
in shade, tone and application from plant to plant. Un- 
like all other Irises in effect. 3 for 35c; 10 for $1.00. 
IRIS FORRESTI—An unusual and quite rare species with 
flowers that vary from tawny primrose to soft lemon yel- 
low. Sometimes called The Yellow Siberian. Foliage nar- 
row, and of an odd emerald shade. Each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
IRIS GIGANTICOERULEA—Delta Giant. A spectacular Iris 
with very large flattened flowers of pure rich blue. 50 
inches. Each 50c; 38 for $1.40. 
IRIS MONNIERI—Splendid giant flowers of soft Jemon 
yellow, sometimes with white margin. An _ exceptionally 
fine, tall and vigorous Iris, coming into bloom just as 
the bearded (““German’’) Irises are finishing. Our highest 
recommendation. Each 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
IRIS TECTORUM — The delightful Roof Ivis of Japan. 
Loose sprays of large blue flowers with darker marblings. 
Bach 85c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.90. 
IRIS TECTORUM WHITE—Big undulate snowy flowers of 
exquisite diaphanous whiteness, gold on blade. Each 45c; 
3 for \$1.25. 
IRIS TRIPETELA—Immense flowers in Orchid reminder, 
rich velvet violet with lavender lights. Blooms very late. 
You need it to extend the season, as well as for its own 
overflowing charm. Rare. Hach 40e> 23 for > $le10% 10. 
for $3.00. 
IRIS OFFER 36A5—One each of the above separate labels, 
for $3.30. 
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