
Nene 
NENE— WORLD'S LARGEST. IRIS 
The world’s largest Iris, sometimes meas- 
uring oyer 9 inches in length and of such good substance that 
The standards are rose-lilac with purplish-red 
40c each; 
NENE, 48 inches. 
it does not flop. 
falls. An unusual and outstanding Iris. 
$1.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 






Japanese Iris 
Japanese Iris 
We do not like their name any better than you 
do, but they are among the loveliest of the Iris and, 
besides, our plants are all Michigan grown. 
Largest and richest colors of all Iris. _Blossoms 
6 to 10 imches across and 3 to 4 blossoms on a 
stem. Begin blooming after other Iris are gone 
and continue 5 to 6 weeks. Fine for cutting. Adeal 
for moist, sunny locations. If planted in dry loca- 
tion, water freely when buds are forming. 
Choice mixture of colors ranging from white 
through varying shades of purple, violet, blue and 
red with delicate veinings of cream, white, yellow, 
ete. Plants, 35c each; 3 for 75c; 12 for $2.50, 
postpaid, 2 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 


World's Finest Bearded Iris 
25¢c Each—3 for 50c—12 for $1.85 
ALTA CALIFORNIA. 48 inches. 
ering, which makes a fine mass effect. 
low with a dash of orange. 
BLUE VELVET. 46 inches. The intense, deep blue 
flowers appear to have been cut out of velvet. 
BUECHLEY GIANT. 48 inches. One of the world’s 
largest and finest Iris. The gigantic blooms are much 
larger than those seen in most gardens. The color is a 
clear sparkling blue. ‘ 
CLARA NOYES. 36 inches. A most colorful blend of 
red, orange and yellow. The opening buds somewhat 
resemble those of the Talisman Rose. 
DREAM. 36 inches. Flowers of clear soft pink and 
still one of the most popular of the older varieties. 
FRIEDA MOHR. 42 inches. A deep pink with huge 
flowers 7 inches across. Undoubtedly won more first 
Tall and free flow- 
Clear deep yel- 
prizes than any other Iris. One of the most fragrant 
of-all Iris. Flowers ‘with the earliest and continues to 
flower with the late varieties. 
KING TUT. 34 inches. One of the most brilliant of 
the fiery red toned Irises. 
RAIN OF GOLD. 41 inches. Deep, clear yellow on 
tall stems, flowers covering the entire plant. 
RED DOMINION. 42 inches. A fine red-toned variety 
with clear lustrous deep red standards and velvety red. 
falls. Sold a few years ago at $25.00 per plant. 
SAN FRANCISCO. 44 inches. Fine, large flowers of 
pure white with a feather stitched edge of lavender. 
WINNESHIEK. 36 inches. One of the finest of the 
so-called Black Iris. The large flowers of midnight blue 
are perfectly formed and freely produced. 
PRICES—The above 11 varieties of Iris, 25¢ each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.85, postpaid. 

APRIL FLOWERING 
DWARF IRIS 
The first buds open up in late March or early April 
and stay in bloom until well into May. The plants are 
so completely covered with flowers that you can scarcely 
see the foliage. 
BRIDE. 6 inches. A popular snow white variety 
with the fragrance of the Rose. 
FAIRY. 8 inches. Light blue. 
FLORIDA. 8 inches. Bright yellow. 
RAJAH. 6 inches. Bright claret red. 
ROSE MIST. 10 inches: Soft rose- 
pink; no other like it. 
ROYAL PURPLE. 8 inches. Deep 
royal purple flowers. 
PRICE Your selection of April 
Flowering Dwarf Iris at 
30c each ; 3 for 65¢; 12 for $2.00, post- 
paid. 
IRIS for House Plants” 
Dwarf Iris make excellent plants for winter bloom. 
Pot them from July to September and leave outside un- 
til freezing weather. Store in cool, dry place until the 
middle of December. -About 8 weeks before blooms are 
wanted, move pots to warm place, and keep in dark 
until plants are 2 to 3 inches high. 
3, for 
EVERBLOOMING 
and Fall Flowering Iris 
Blossom early, when the Dwarf Iris are in full flower, 
and produce another crop of flowers in September and 
October, even continuing on into November unless cut 
down by heavy frosts. 
BLACK MAGIC. 28 inches. Intense deep blue-violet ; 
rich, velvety lustre and black sheen. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. 18 inches. Large flower ; deep 
yellow with red-gold veining at the throat. 
JEAN SIRET. 15 inches. Yellow. In addition to 
blooming in early spring and again in the fall, this 
variety has a decided tendency to flower any time that 
the weather seems to suit it throughout the summer. 
LIEUT. CHAVAGNAC. 15 inches. A. new fragrant, 
brilliant, violet colored variety with the same ever- 
blooming tendencies of Jean Siret. 
SEPTEMBER SKIES. 24 inches. Both stands and 
falls of rich deep purple. A free bloomer and very at- 
. tractive. 
SOUND MONEY. 
low. Flowers twice: a year, 
PRICES Your choice of the above six varieties 
of Iris at 35e each; 3 for 75¢; 12 for 
$2.50, postpaid. 
10 inches. Deep, rich cles 
spring and fall, 

6,450 BLOOMS 
from 2 Vesper Iris Plants 
The beautiful filigree of graceful branches of the 
Vesper Iris is studded with from one to two hundred 
jewel-like flowers, truly a mammoth bouquet. The deli- 
cately colored blossoms, which at a little distance re- 
semble somewhat a multitude of gorgeous butterflies at 
rest, with motionless outstretched wings, vary in color, 
including such hues as cool translucent lavender, with 
markings of mahogany, Copper, lemon, orange, brown 
or tyrian, 
The Vesper Iris, which often grows shoulder high, has 
a graceful ethereal beauty really impossible to describe. 
It is perfectly hardy and will endure both severe cold 
and intense heat with impunity. This little known but 
25 Iris for $2.50 
A fine assortment of Bearded or 
German Iris containing a most won- 








derful variety of showy colors. 6 
7 cents each. 
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[5000S Tablets (50 oes ios eigace ie 
most desirable iris will enhance the beauty of your 
garden with its delicate blossoms in the latter part of 
July and during August, sometimes continuing to flower 
even until September, filling the gap between the late 
Tall Bearded varieties and the Fall Bloomers. 
Well established clumps have produced from a few 
hundred to over 6,000 blooms in a single season. Mrs. 
T. W. Barnes, Oklahoma, reports 6,450 blooms from 2 
Vesper iris plants one year after planting—60 to 225 
blooms per day from July 17 to August 29. 
Don’t fail to include some Vesper Iris plants in your 
next .order. You will be delighted. Blooming size 
plants, 25e each; 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.85, postpaid. 

Vesper Iris 

