Japanese Iris 
The best time to set out Irises of this type or to divide and transplant those already in 
the garden is in early fall or spring. Orders for new plants should be put in immediately. Let it 
be remembered that this type of Iris takes an entirely different treatment from the Bearded 
Iris. Instead of being planted almost on the surface of the ground, the crowns should be 
buried two inches, 
Peat can be added to advantage to soil where Japanese Irises are to go. Unlike the 
Bearded Irises, which delight in lime, the Japanese forms prefer a soil which is somewhat 
acid. Lime should never be used with them. It is also important that the ground be kept 
well cultivated, never being allowed to become hard or dry. A summer mulch of pulverized 
peat lessens the amount of hoeing necessary and helps to hold the moisture. 
The location should be one where the drainage is good, even though it be close by a pond. 
These Irises like to have their roots reach water in summer, but stagnant water must not 
stand around the clumps, and it is imperative that they should not be caked over with ice 
in winter. 
Japanese Irises must have plenty of room, and must never have competition from weeds 
or grass. If they are used in a general garden away from water, a spot should be prepared 
for them by digging out a foot of earth, and working in an abundance of well-rotted cow 
manure. If the earth is at all heavy, set the divided clump on a little mound of sand. When 
winter comes a light mulch will be needed. 
There is only one way in which to get an abundance of large flowers, and that is to 
supply water with a generous hand during the spring before the buds open. Water and 
water alone will make big blooms. In gardens where the situation is unusually favorable, 
the Japanese plants are sometimes entirely submerged once or twice in the spring, the water 
being drained off after a day or two. 
FOR FALL DELIVERY: Late July, August and September is the best time. 
FOR SPRING DELIVERY: February, March and not later than April 15th. 
WHAT YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY: A strong blooming size clump of, at least 2 
so-called ‘‘Fans’’; this is equal to 2 plants; with the proper care—rich soil, sun and plenty 
of water—each “‘fan”’ should give you a blossom stalk and in another year they will make 
big clumps. Divide your clumps every 3 years; weak growers, every 4 years. 
NAMED VARIETIES 
AYASI. (Sgl.) Crimson crinkled petals, veined white with large white center surrounding 
gold bar. Styles crimson. We consider this variety one of our most unusual and best. 
Clump 50c; plus postage, see below. 
BEYA. A beautiful, large, stunning flower. Pale lavender blotched and veined deeper 
purple, getting bluer towards the center with bright clear yellow radiating centers; peta- 
loids white edged purple. Single (3 petals)). Clump 35e; plus postage, see below. 
DATEDOGU. Rich claret-red with orange blotches surrounded with a blue halo radiating 
out into elegant lines; standards light claret and white, petaloid stigmas white tipped 
and border pale claret; very large flower. Growth medium, height rather low. Single 
(3 petals). Clump 35e each; plus postage, see below. 
HAVASU (Pudor), A rich dark, purple-blue; outstanding. 6 petals (double). Clump 35c; plus 
postage, see below. 
KASUGANO. Six petalled double flower. Delicate red-lilac with lilac halo surrounding 
yellow blotches and radiating out into feathers and pencilings; petaloid stigmas violet, 
stained gray. An exquisite flower. Clump 50c; plus postage, see below. 
KOKO-NO-IRO. Six petalled double flower; very large, rich purple with a contrasting golden 
center. A beauty. Clump 35c; plus postage. 
KOMACHI. Three petals (single). Deep dark velvety blue with very small deep orange bars 
covered by blue style arms. Clump 35¢; plus postage, see below. 
KONGO-SAN. Six petalled double flower. Deep blue overlaid with dark purple with deeper 
blue veins radiating; orange blotches; petaloid-stigmas purple. An imported beauty from 
Japan. Clump 75c; plus postage. 
KUMO-NO-OBI. Three petals, single. Dark lavender purple; white halo surrounding yellow 
blotches and radiating into strong white lines; standards large of same colors; petaloid 
stigmas white-tipped and bordered lilac; you will love it. Clump 35¢; plus the postage. 
KURO-KUMO. Six petalled double flowers. Purple overlaid with dark blue, yellow blotches; 
stigmas dark blue bordered purple. Clump 40c, plus the postage, 
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