Hybrid Japanese Iris Kemp's Gardens 

It is not possible to visualize their great beauty from descriptions 
or black and white photographs. They must be seen to fully appre- 
ciate their glorious beauty. They are very hardy and will with- 
stand cold of many degrees below zero without being injured. They 
can be safely planted in September, April and May. Our stocks of 
these outstanding hybrids are quite limited, so please order early to 
avoid possible disappointment. 
Divisions are offered in large or blooming size of 6 or more fans, 
and small size having three or more fans. 
ACHIEVEMENT —Broad rounded petals of almost equal size. Chalk 
white ground veined and dusted deep blue violet, merging into 
pale blue violet at edges. From 3 to 5 erect styles of pale blue, 
slightly flushed to give a pinkish effect. 6 petals, maximum size 
of bloom 8 inches. Height 38 to 40 inches. Outstanding and 
distinct in shape and later flowering than either parent. Very 
beautiful and desirable. Very prolific bloomer. 
Large blooming size divisions $1.50 each, small size 75¢ each 
ETHEL D. STOUT—Ground color of Vanderpools violet, softly 
veined chalk white and edged with dull ‘“‘blue violet.’’ The styles 
vary from three to six in number and are a darker hue of the 
ground color. The six petals are large, rounded and overlapping, 
the inferior ones are somewhat more violet in tone which gives a 
delightfully changeable effect. Maximum size of bloom 7 inches, 
Height 38-40 inches. Very prolific bloomer. 
Large blooming divisions $1.50 each, small size 75c each 
LOVELINESS—The 6 petals are wide and overlapping, giving the 
flower a full and rounded shape. The color of the newly opened 
flower is a rich ‘‘bluish violet’’ veined pale lavender and shaded 
‘“‘madder violet’’ at the throat. The styles, 5 to 6 in number, 
are long and erect same rich violet, with pale lavender stripes, 
giving the effect of a crown. Maximum size of bloom, 6 to 7 
inches. Height 23 to 25 inches. This charming variety is dwarf 
in habit and has very slender stems like the Laevigata, Alba 
Pupurea parent. 
Large blooming size divisions $1.59 each, small divisions 75c each 
AUREAFOLIA—This exquisite variety has three petals. The stand- 
ards are dark purple in the center of the petals radiating to light- 
er purple toward the outer edges of the petals. Falls are pale 
mauve ground, veined and flecked ‘‘anthracite violet.” Maximum 
size of bloom 5 inches. Height 40 inches. This variety is prob- 
ably the most distinct Iris of this type ever originated. From the 
time the foliage starts in the spring and up until almost blooming 
time the foliage is a bright ‘‘Golden Yellow,’’ gradually chang- 
ing to a greenish yellow as the season advances. Plants are very 
prolific bloomers. 
Large blooming size divisions $1.00 each, small size divisions 
50c each. 
SPECIAL OFFER~1 large size division each of the 4 varieties $4.00, 
1 small size division each $2.00, delivered at your post office. 
Kemp's Orchid Flowered 
Japanese Iris 
These beautiful Irises were originated by us from hand pollenized 
seed some years ago. The collection as a whole is probably the 
most beautiful collection ever offered in this type. With these won- 
derfully beautiful hybrids it is now possible to achieve a color effect 
in the garden quite equal to that produced with the German, (Liberty 
Iris) type. And, at a season when there is a dearth of bright colors 
in the garden, which makes them all the more desirable. 
The Japanese Irises are very hardy and will withstand almost any 
degree of cold, particularly if they are in moist ground. While they 
prefer a naturally moist and slightly acid soil, they will grow and 
thrive in almost any kind of soil and situation if a spade full or two 
of granulated peat moss is placed under the plants or thoroughly 
mixed with the soil where they are to remain permanently. The peat 
moss is a natural food for them and serves three purposes. It sup- 
plies just the right amount of acid, supplies the plants with their 
natural food and holds moisture as no other material will. So there 
is no longer any reason for not having these beautiful flowers in your 
garden, even though you must plant them on high, naturally dry soil. 
Our hybrids are not only more beautiful. but much more prolific 
of bloom than the general run. Well established clumps will fre- 
quently throw up as many as 30 to 35 stems, each bearing 4 to 5 
flowers. The flowering season usually opens the latter part of June 
and extends to the latter part of July. They are quite as desirable 
for cutting as the Gladiolus, and when cut just as the first flower 
is unfolding, the remaining buds will open in water just as the 
Gladiolus does, and the individual bloom lasts three to four days 
when kept in a cool place. 
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