THE WORLD’S FINEST IRISES 
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EVANSIA OR CRESTED IRIS—Continued 
Iris, and all of the petals are beautifully frilled, the styles so 
much so as to appear like a tassel of silk threads. Unlike any 
other Iris the flowers are borne in loose “sprays” and it con- 
tinues to flower over a long period. The white flowers have 
a neat ring of lavender dots, surrounding a brilliant orange 
spot and are about 1% to 2 inches across. 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75, 6 for $6.00 
LACUSTRIS, 8 inches. This is our tiniest rock garden Iris, about 
half the size of Cristata, to which it is closely related; but 
whereas Cristata is native to some of our Southern states, 
Lacustris is found on the moist sandy beaches of the shores 
of Lake Michigan. In form it resembles a miniature Bearded 
Iris and is especially useful for the rock garden. The color is 
a deeper blue than Cristata, and it has similar ete 3 
.50 eac 
MILESII, 36 inches. A very rare Himalayan species with well-formed 
claret-purple flowers that somewhat resemble Tectorum, but 
grow on tall, thin, wiry branched stems. $3.50 each 
TECTORUM, 8 to 10 inches. The famous roof Iris of China where it 
is held in high esteem and is seen growing on the thatched 
roofs of the houses. The deep lilac-blue flowers have a striking 
ivory white crest. A hot, sunny position, with good drainage 
is best. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75, 6 for $5.00, 100 for $50.00 
TECTORUM ALBA, 8 to 10 inches. An exquisite pure white form of 
the above, the crests being marked with gold. Very rare. — 
$5.00 each 
WATTII. This rare and unique Iris is from the Himalayan Moun- 
tains. In growth it is like a dwarf bamboo, with tufts of foliage 
at the top of a 10 to 18-inch stalk. The flowers are borne in 
panicles somewhat like the cluster flowered orchid. The color is 
white, mottled gold. Truly the varying forms of the Iris are 
amazing. Should prove of special value in the South and on the 
Pacific Coast. In the north I recommend growing it indoors 
during the winter, or in a cool greenhouse, or in a cold frame 
; with winter protection. $5.00 each 
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