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Bilbo Ir Ws — Graceful as Orchids 
All perfectly hardy except where noted. 
DUTCH IRIS - /ris hollandia 
This strain much resembles the well known Spanish Iris, but the 
whole habit of growth is more vigorous. The large flowers are 
similar in appearance and have orange blotches on the wide falls. 
Their greatest value is their earliness, flowering two weeks before 
the Spanish outside, and, when forced, will bloom in February and 
March. Invaluable as a cut flower. 
SELECTED TOP-SIZE BULBS 
A. Bloemaard. Purplish blue with light blue falls. Very large flower. 
90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
David Bless. Very fine light blue. Very early. $1.50 per doz.; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Huchtenburg. Standards pale blue; falls deep yellow, with golden 
orange blotch. Very good form. $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Poggenbeeck. Falls brilliant, clear blue, with a golden blotch; 
standards slightly deeper blue. Early flowering. 90c per doz.; 
$6.50 per 100. 
White Excelsior. Large, elegant flowers of uniform pure white. 
$1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Yellow Queen. Standards pale yellow; falls golden yellow. Rounded 
falls and wiry stems. Excellent for forcing or outside. $1.15 per 
doz.; $8.00 per 100. 

SPECIAL OFFER. Dutch Iris for mass planting, especially for 
cutting. Perfectly hardy and will supply a wealth of cut flow- 
ers during late May and June. Mixed varieties. 75c per doz.; 
$5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 

FORCING VARIETIES ONLY 
(Not Hardy) 
Wedgewood. Large flower of beautiful Wedgwood-blue, borne on a 
strong stem. An outstanding variety of very fine form and habit. It 
may be had in bloom in the greenhouse as early as mid-January. This 
variety is very free flowering. $2.25 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Imperator. A strong growing Iris with rich deep blue flowers. Splendid 
greenhouse variety, but not hardy in this climate. $1.15 per doz.; 
$8.00 per 100. 
SPANISH IRIS - /ris hispanica 
These are extremely early and produce fragrant, orchid-like 
flowers of rich and beautiful colors. Excellent for forcing, either 
in pans or in boxes for cutting. They are perfectly hardy out-of- 
doors. 
King of the Yellows. Rich golden yellow. 
Cajanus. Canary-yellow; orange-yellow blotch on falls. 
King of the Blues. Deep dark blue, shaded lighter. 
King of the Whites. Pure white, with small orange blotch on falls. 
Extra fine. 
Longfellow. White falls and light lilac standards. A very beautiful 
Iris. 
Prince Henry. Dark bronze, golden blotch. 
Any of the above: 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
ENGLISH IRIS - Iris anglica 
This is one of the finest Iris known, and should be grown in every 
garden. The petals are much larger and broader than the Spanish 
or Dutch Iris. Perfectly hardy, of easy culture, and a sure bloomer. 
The latest bulbous type to flower, coming in late June. 
Ideal. Pale mauve-heliotrope. 
King of the Blues. Brilliant deep blue. 
Mont Blanc. Pure white. 
Queen of the Blues. Beautiful sky-blue. 
Sunset. The color of the Cattleya orchid, delicate lavender-pink. 
The Giant. Deep purplish blue, very large flower. 
Any of the above: $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Mixed. A fine assortment of all the varied and interesting colors 
in this Iris. 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
IRIS RETICULATA 
An early-blooming variety coming out just before the Crocuses. 
The blooms are a rich violet color with bright markings and have a 
violet fragrance. Makes only a small bulb and prefers a warm, 
well drained location. Much recommended for early forcing. $1.75 
per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 
Other IJ VY LS — (Not Bulbous) 
August and September are the best months to plant these Iris. 
GERMAN IRIS - /ris Germanica 
The following varieties are a choice selection of this popular 
flower. They will thrive in almost any position, giving a wealth of 
bloom during late May and June. 
Abbreviations: S, Standards or upper petals; F, Falls or lower petals. 
Ambassadeur. S. velvety purple; F. purple-maroon; beards and 
style yellow. 
Ann Page. Tall. Lavender-blue. 
Corrida. A clear light blue self. 
Dream. S. and F. soft clear pink. 
Gold Imperial. Clear chrome-yellow self. 
Her Majesty. S. pale coppery pink; F. deeper pink. 
Imperator. S. clear violet; F. reddish violet. 
Jeanne d’Arc. White with edges suffused violet. 
Lent A. Williamson. S. violet; F. royal purple. 
Lord of June. S. light blue; F. lavender-violet. 
Loreley. Ultramarine-blue bordered yellow. 
Morning Splendor. S. petunia-violet; F. rich purple; orange beard. 
Pioneer. A velvety red-purple self. 
Queen Caterina. Pale lavender-violet with orange beard. 
Sherwin-Wright. Fine golden yellow. 
Snow White. Pure white. 
Ultra. A lovely ultramarine-blue. 
All above German Iris: 30¢ each; $3.00 per doz. 
Mixed German Iris. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
JAPANESE IRIS - Iris Kaempferi 
Huge, beautifully colored flowers blooming somewhat later than 
the German Iris. They like a rich deep soil with all the sunshine 
and water possible. In lighter soils keep cultivated and mulched. 
Betty F. Holmes. Large; double; pure white with yellow midrib. 
Blue Danube. A deep uniform true blue. 
Blue River. We consider this the best deep blue Japanese Iris in 
cultivation. It has ten petals. The white stigmas are tipped 
blue and the base of each petal is bright gold. 60c each; $6.00 
per doz. 
Carlton Childs. Snow-white with deep violet veins. 
Gold Bound. Double; pure white with gold bands. 
Hana-no-Nishiki. Double; rose-pink with white margin. 
Mahogany. Large; double; mahogany-red. 
Misty Sky. The sky-blue petals are broad and of good length. 60c 
each; $6.00 per doz. 
Proserpine. Bright rich blue. 
Purple and Gold. Enormous; double; violet-purple with yellow 
throat. 
Uchiu. Large; cerulean-blue with golden center. 
Wister’s Favorite. Large; light blue. 
All Japanese Iris, except where noted: 
50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Mixed Japanese Iris. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 
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