grown by ROBERT WAYMAN, BAYSIDE, L. L, N. Y. 

SIBERIAN AND ORIENTALIS IRIS 
These two groups, which are closely related, form one of the most 
important sections of the _ Iris 
family. The Siberian Irises are 
not native to Siberia, as the name 
would indicate, but come from Cen- 
tral Europe and Russia, while the 
Orientalis species come from Man- 
churia and Japan. Theoretically 
the Orientalis is a larger flowered 
Sibirica, but the cross-breeding of 
the two makes it impossible to sep- 
arate them. They are quite hardy, 
and many eminent authorities con- 
sider them the most elegant of all 
Irises. They are of the easiest cul- 
ture and are prodigious bloomers, 
an established clump often produc- 
ing fifty or more flowering stalks. 
They grow on long thin tubular 
stems, have ornamental grass-like 
foliage and are excellent cut 
flowers, lasting a long time when 
cut. They bloom about the same 
time as the “Bearded” Iris. They 
are especially fine for landscape 
work, or for bordering a brook or 
pond, where they should be kept 
above the water line. They prefer 
a moist, well drained, sunny situa- 
tion and soil that is rich in humus, 
but will take care of themselves 
almost anywhere. In fact, I have 
had them do exceedingly well in 
almost full shade, where the soil 
was quite dry. The best fertilizer 
is well rotted stable manure. It 
is well to avoid lime, also bone 
meal, on account of its lime content. 
Siberian Iris can be transplanted 
in the Spring, just as growth is 
starting; or if not transplanted at 
that time it should be deferred 
until September or October. Full 
planting instructions accompany BUTTERFLY 
all shipments. See page 80 

BLUE FLAME (Cleveland, 1927), 88 inches. I consider this the most 
striking of all Siberian Iris, because of its very soft uniform 
sky blue coloring, it being the lightest blue Siberian Iris we 
have. It makes a magnificent clump. The flower is of perfect 
form and heavy texture. $5.00 each 
[79 J 
