
NENE—WORLD’S LARGEST IRIS 
NENE, 48 inches. 
it does not flop. 
falls. An unusual and outstanding Iris, 40c 
$1.00; 12 for $3.50, postpaid. 




Japanese Iris 
= AMERICAN 
Japanese Iris “crown 
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 inches 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. Ideal 
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, 
etc. Plants, 40c each; 3 for 90c; 12 for $3.00, 
postpaid. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 



World’s Finest Bearded Iris 
30c Each—3 for 65c—12 for $2.00 
Tall and free flow- 
Clear deep yel- 
ALTA CALIFORNIA. 48 inches. 
ering, which makes a fine mass effect. 
low with a dash of orange. 
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. 
DAUNTLESS. 40 inches. Both stands and falls are 
a warm, glowing red. Vigorous and free flowering. 
DOLLY MADISON. 36 inches. <A soft pastel blend 
_ of blue, pink and lavender, with a bright orange beard. 
ETHELWYN DUBUAR. 38 inches. Large ruffled 
flowers of deep orchid pink, 'The largest in this color 
class, 
FRIEDA MOHR. 42 inches A deep pink with huge 
flowers 7 inches across. Undoubtedly won more first 
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. 
INDIAN CHIEF. 32 inches. Pinkish-red stands and 
dark velvety red falls. Free fiowering and very popular. 
MINISTRE F. DAVID. 36 inches. A popular French 
variety with violet-purple stands and deep velvety pur- 
‘ple falls. 
MORNING SPLENDOR. 36 inches. Winner of two 
Tris medals. An exceptionally fine flower, the color of 
Dubonnet wine. 
RAIN OF GOLD. 41 inches. Deep, clear yellow on 
tall stems, flowers covering the entire plant. 
VENUS DE MILO. 44 inches. Gigantic fragrant snow 
white flowers. One of the finest-whites we know of. 
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 12 varieties of Iris, 30c each; 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, 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. 
CYANEA. 6 inches. A free flower- 
ing, light purple variety. 
ENDYMION. 8 
liant mahogany-red. 
in the dwarfs, 
FLORIDA. 
NEGUS. 8 inches. 
est of all the dwarfs. 
purple, almost black. 
TRAUTLIEB. 6 inches. 
pink-toned variety ;-a 
found among dwarf Iris. 
PRICE 
postpaid. 
inches. Rich, bril- 
An unusual color 
The world’s largest Iris, sometimes meas- 
uring over 9 inches in length and of such good substance that 
The standards are rose-lilac with purplish-red 
eae; “3 
8 inches. Bright yellow. 
One of the dark- 
for A deep velvety 
A lovely 
color seldom 
Your selection of April Flowering Dwarf 
Iris at 30c each; 5 for 65c; 12 for $2.00, 
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 eut 
down by heavy frosts, : 
BLACK MAGIC. 28 inches. Intense deep blue-violet ; 
rich, velvety lustre and black sheen. 
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 eyer- 
blooming tendencies of Jean Siret. 
SEPTEMBER SKIES. 24 inches. Both stands and 
falls of rich deep purple. <A free bloomer and very at- 
‘ tractive. 
SOUTHLAND. 24 inches. Large flowers of clear yel- 
iow. One of the best of the fall bloomers. 
WHITE AUTUMN KING. 24 inches. Vigorous grow- 
er; glistening. white bloom; waxlike substance. 
PRICE Your choice of the 
of Iris at 35c¢ each; 3 
$2.50, postpaid. 
above* six varieties 
for 75¢; 12. for 

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 shoul- 
der 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 most desirable Iris will enhance 
the beauty of your garden with its delicate 
blossoms in the latter part of July and dur-. 
ing August, sometimes continuing to flower 
even until September, filling the gap between 
the late Tall Bearded varieties andthe Fall 
Bloomers. 
Well established clumps have produced 
from a few hundred to over 6,000 blooms in 
a single season. Mrs.-T. W. Barnes, Okla- 
homa, reports 6,450 blooms from 2 Vesper 
Tris plants one year after planting—60 to 
225 blooms per day from July 17 to August 
29. 
Don’t fail to 
plants in your next order. 
lighted. Blooming size plants, 

include some Vesper Iris 
You will be de- 
3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.85, postpaid. 




25 Iris for $2.50 
A fine assortment of Bearded or 
German Iris containing a most won- 
derful variety of showy colors. 6 
for 85c;.12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.50, 
postpaid. 50 or more not prepaid, 
9 cents each. 


DWARF IRIS 
For House Plants 
Dwarf Iris make excellent plants for winter 
bloom. Pot them from July to September and 
leave outside until 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 65c; 
12 for $2.00, postpaid. 

Vesper Iris 
