Garden 
English Iris + ovr: 
Choice Mixed Colors, 6 bulbs 35c, 60c doz., 
$4.00 per 100, postpaid. 
These magnificent bulbous Irises are larger in 
all their parts than the Dutch and Spanish. Larger 
flowers, broader of leaf, altogether more sturdy in 
appearance and very showy. 
The leaves do not make their appearance until 
spring, and the large handsome flowers come dur- 
ing the latter part of June and early July, thus suc- 
ceeding the Bearded, Dutch and Spanish. They are 
the latest of the bulbous Iris to bloom and as cut 
flowers take first place. The colors are more beauti- 
ful when cut just as the bud starts to unfurl and 
allowed to open in the dark in water. 
English Iris thrive in any good garden soil but 
prefer a moist loam rich in humus. Give full sun, 
except in hot climates, where partial shade will be 
appreciated, with plenty of moisture during the 
spring months while growing. They are quite hardy 
and successfully grown in cold climates. 
The earlier the planting after the beginning of 
September the better. Place the bulbs at least 3 
inches deep, and 8 to 10 inches apart, measuring 
from the shoulder of the bulb. English Iris bulbs do 
not require annual lifting, but may be left in the 
ground until the clump becomes crowded. 
This Iris has been scarce, but we have devel- 
oped the finest stock in the United States and are 
offering the mixed ‘colors at attractive prices that 
they may be more generally grown. 

The following named varieties are all strikingly 
beautiful and the most distinctive English Iris in 
cultivation. 

SUNSET KING EDWARD PERLE DES JARDINE 
Duke of Clarence. Pale blue. 
SUNSET (See illustration) is one of the most charming King of the Blue. Brilliant dark blue. 
of English Iris. It has the color of Cattleya Orchids—a . 
delicate shade of rosy tinted lilac. Groups of 7 to 9 bulbs 
fo AKo) oe Mel ole col-) More -MocoliMosticeCathg-Mosele Me (oloMemsl-Vilelet a 
ful touch of color. Sunset is a clean, strong growing Iris The above four varieties, one variety only—20c each, 3 bulbs 
reaching a height of 19 inches, and is offered at these — 50c, 6 bulbs 90c, $1.75 doz., postpaid. 
ene econ: POSTPAID King Edward (See illustration). Velvety maroon; scarce. 50c 
30c 12 bulbs each, 3 bulbs $1.40, postpaid. 
55c 100 bulbs 
Mont Blanc. Large handsome flowers of pure white. 
Perle des Jardine (See illustration). Beautiful silvery pearl. 

ENGLISH IRIS COLLECTION IX. 
King of Blue. Mont Blanc. Perle des Jardine. Sunset. 
Named, labeled—postpaid. 
3 each, 4 varieties (12 bulbs). .$1.75 6 each, 4 varieties (24 bulbs). . $3.20 

San Francisco, Calif., March 13, 1942. 
The English Iris bought from you several months ago all came up r00 per cent. 
L. C. Hamly. 
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SIBERIAN BLUEBELL (Ixiolirion Pallasi). An elegant and very showy hardy 
bulbous plant, bearing umbels of beautiful deep blue or violet, tubular, six-lobed 
flowers in May and June. It thrives in any good deep light soil and a fairly 
open sunny situation. Height 10 to 12”. Very showy in borders and prized for 
cutting. 6 bulbs 55c, $1.00 doz., $7.00 per 100, $65.00 per 1,000. 
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SIBERIAN BLUEBELLS 
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