
English Iris, Mont Blanc and Sir William Mansfield 
Oncocyclus Irbs and 
Regelia-cyclus Hybrid ris 
These remarkable and little known Irises are perfectly hardy to 
our coldest winter weather. They should be allowed to die down 
after they have finished flowering, at which time they require a period 
of rest. This is accomplished by withholding all moisture throughout 
the entire summer. Given this treatment, they flower profusely. Or 
they may be dug up in July and stored in dry peat or dry sand for the 
summer and replanted in October. The best soil is a combination of 
ordinary garden soil with a liberal percentage of peat mixed in and 
some bone meal for fertilizer. The extra care given them is very worth 
while because the loveliness of their flowers equals that of orchids. 
Charon Each $0.40, Doz. $3.50 
15 inches. A beautiful and distinctive Iris. S. an attractive coffee color, 
shaded reddish brown and bronze; F. bronze, veined brown. 
Flora Each $0.40, Doz. $3.50 
Very early; given an award of merit in Holland. S. soft violet, veined 
rich ruby-red; F. rosy gray, veined deep dark rich mahogany, with a 
deeper mahogany spot at the throat and deep plum styles. 
Hoogiana Each $0.40, Doz. $3.50 
30 inches. A native of Turkestan, notable for a wonderful smoothness 
of texture. Color very soft uniform sky-blue without any markings. 
Luna Each $0.40, Doz. $3.50 
20 inches. This is one of the most handsome of this group in the light 
extreme. The white ground predominates and the widely spaced red- 
purple veins stand out in strong contrast over the entire flower. 
Susiana Each $0.75, Doz. $7.50 
24 inches. Unique in form and color, and equally handsome. Intricate 
veining and speckling of deep dark blackish brown almost completely 
covering a grayish white ground. Nothing surpasses Iris Susiana as a 
most wires and artistic table, decoration which usually creates a mild 
sensation. 
English ris 
These magnificent bulbous Irises thrive in any ordinary garden soil but 
prefer a good loam. The earlier the planting, after beginning of September, 
the greater the success; the bulbs should be planted 4 inches deep. The 
varieties contained in our mixture, we have especially selected as being the 
very finest and most distinct in cultivation, and they will be found as strik- 
ingly beautiful in color as many of the sumptuous Orchids. They flower 
from end of June to beginning of July, thus succeeding the Bearded Flag 
Irises, Early Xiphium and Spanish Irises. As cut flowers they take a first 
place. 
Mont Blanc Doz. $1.55, 100 $10.25 
Pure white; blooms often two or three on one stem. 
Othello Doz. $1.55, 100 $10.25 
Rich dark blue flowers of excellent substance. 
Queen of the Blues Doz. $1.55, 100 $10.25 
Pure light blue flowers. A lovely sort for the garden as well as for 
cutting. 
Royal Blue Doz. $1.55, 100 $10.25 
A lovely violet-blue flower of good lasting quality. 
Sir William Mansfield Doz. $1.55, 100 $10.25 
Clear purple-blue flowers; exceptionally good for cutting. 
Choice Mixed Shades Doz. $1.05, 100 $7.25 
A beautiful range of colors including the above as well as several other 
varieties, 
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Ge Species 
Danfordiae Doz. $3.50, 100 $26.00 
A beautiful little Iris from Eastern Asia Minor which was unobtainable 
for many years; bright golden flowers resembling in form Iris reticulata, 
produced in early February. Height 3 inches. 
Doz. $2.35, 100 $16.00 
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 4- to 5-inch 
pot when received will bloom about Christmas time. The fragrant blos- 
soms 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. To show it off well, plant aq number of bulbs under the 
white Arabis Alpina; you’ll enjoy the results more than we can tell you. 
(Color illustration, page 28.) 
Pavonia (Peacock Iris) Doz. $1.75, 100 $12.00 
A showy little South African Iris growing a foot tall. The lovely pure 
white flower petals are marked with a triangle of blue, giving a Peacock- 
eye effect. Fine for borders and rock garden planting. Perfectly hardy. 
SEE PAGES 45, 46, AND 47 FOR GERMAN AND JAPANESE IRIS 

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