Battle Creek, Mich. IRISES 
HOW TO GROW IRISES — A new booklet prepared especially for Iris 
lovers, tells all about how to grow and care for that most popular hardy 
garden flower, the Iris. Besides, it gives much interesting lore, both mythical 
a historical, and is written in very interesting, easily Keadabte style. Price 
10 cents per copy. 

IRISES 
Our collection of more than 800 named irises (We have grown and discarded an 
equal number as inferior.), with yearly changes and additions from among the out- 
standing new things, aided by visits to many other growers and breeders, we believe, 
represents in an unusual degree the finest varieties recently introduced. The fine 
varieties of today show improved quality and colorings undreamed of but a few 
‘years ago. 
It is well known that the Iris, because of its dainty refinement, and the delicate 
poise of the Orchid, presents a wider range of coloring, will withstand more neglect 
and abuse and will thrive under more widely varied and less favorable conditions 
than any other garden flower. Rhizomes should be planted about one inch deep, in 
well drained soil, preferably in full sun. 
And the artists say that the Iris is the most artistic form in all the flower world. 
Many of the very finest Irises — formerly sold at $25 to $50 each — may now 
be had for only a few cents each, so that a really gorgeous Iris garden may be had 
by the expenditure of pin money. 
A Whole Iris Garden for Only $1.00 
Yes, we mean just that. Send only $1.00 for our Iris Garden Special, and 
we will send you 41 (f-o-r-t-y-o-n-e) fine Iris roots in 20 or more varieties, 
our selection exclusively, unlabeled—enough to plant that Iris border or 
bed you have long promised yourself. The various colors of the “rainbow 
flowers” will be well represented. Shipment by express. 3 
Many of the varieties are catalogued by others at 25c or more. . 
This special offer is made with the idea that you will call the attention 
of your friends to the beautiful flowers when in bloom, and send us names 
and addresses of friends who are interested in them. Frankly, we make 
this offer to obtain new customers. 
The collection is guaranteed to please. 
This offer is limited and is subject to withdrawal without notice, ONLY 
ONE COLLECTION TO A CUSTOMER. 

The Iris Societies of America, England and France each year confer awards to 
outstanding irises. These awards are known as Honorable Mention, Award of Merit, 
and the Dykes Medal, indicated herein by H. M., A. M., and Dykes. 
Join the American Iris Society. Send $3.00 for a year’s membership to 
H. R. Watkins, Secretary, 821 Washington Loan and Trust Bldg., Washing- 
ton, D. C. Four fine bulletins every year, worth more than the dues. 

