
THE IRIS NEWS 
Hemerocallis (Daylily) 
The Supreme Weatherproof Perennial 
Hemerocallis will thrive anywhere from pole to pole as they are the easiest of all 
plants to grow, either in partial shade or full sun, dry or wet soil. 
When established in your gardens, border or landscaping they will endure beyond a 
century. They are unmolested by either blight or insect pest. 
An established plant produces 8 or more bloom stalks, each stalk producing 10 to 
30 or more blooms. The foliage is attractive from early spring until late autumn. 
Varieties drift into four large groups, one starting to open as the other fades. Thus 
Hemerocallis can be planted anywhere at anytime and when in bloom the Amaryllis-like 
flowers command the lively attention of those who love the beautiful. 
It can justly be called the “perfect flower.” 

A. J. Crawford—-One of the finest. Large, brilliant in combi- 
nation of apricot and cadmium yellow on 86 in. stems all 
through July § 7 
Apricot—Fragrance is something added to the beauty of a flower 
and makes it more attractive. The light apricot-orange blooms 
Apricot are fragrant. If you wish this Hemerocallis to 
bloom earlier it should be planted in full sun. If later bloom- 
ng is desired, it should be in partial shade. This rule applies 
to all varieties 24 
Bijou—Has a plentitude of not large blooms, orange, tinged 
with red. Is valuable in the Rock Garden .39 
Craped Petals—This lemon-yellow hemerocallis with its wrinkled 
petals and large blooms is in a class by itself. It shines with a 
halo all its own 39 
+29 

D. D. Wyman—Petals of golden yellow, overlaid with rich 
mahogany splashes. Established plants are loaded with large 
dlooms in July and Aug. 39 
Dumortieri—Blooms in June with the Iris. Rich cadmium yellow 
Howers with bronzy-yellow reverse. 18 to 24 in... 19 
Dr. Regal—One of the most delightful of the early group of 
Hemerocallis. The orange-yellow flowers are very fragrant 24 
Fragrant Flava—The scented Lemon Lily of our grandmother’s 
It flowers in June on stems 234 ft. Has a clear, full yellow hue. 
Three years ago an executive of an oil refining company pur- 
~hased of us 300 Fragrant Flava to border the driveway to his 
garage. He states that ‘“‘when in bloom last year the plants were 
a broad ribbon of brilliant lemon-yellow color, filling the air with 
an exceptionally pleasing fragrance.” 
fulva—Across the road from our farm a house fell to ruins more 
than fifty years ago. The cellar walls are outlined with tangled 
vines and shrubs which extend back a score or more of feet. 
And throughout and outlining the mass, the ‘‘old fashioned 
Daylily” Fulva reigns supreme. It has existed and extended 
its occupation at this home site for more than a century and a 
quarter. It has large, coppery-orange flowers, shaded crimson. 
July. Stems 3 ft. _ Pehos cores Laan nitigel 
George Yeld—Large, open flowers of rich orange, flushed rose, 
intensifying to deep red toward the throat, with a deep yellow 
day. 
star at the throat. 3 to 4 ft. July-Aug. Seen Boe ey 
Her Highness—Wide-open recurved blooms of pure gold color on 
stems up to 48 in. July-August . .39 
Hyperion—One of the largest, measuring 7 inches across. Waxy, 
firm flowers of soft, canary-yellow. Admitted one of very best, 
“surpassing all others in size, form, color and substance.” 
Many delightfully fragrant blooms. 3 to 4 ft. July-Aug...... .49 
Kwanso—It is my opinion that no flowering plant of any species 
yields a more lovely bloom than the only double Hemerocallis 
Kwanso. With its rich golden-bronze, double flowers coming 
in July and August, it presents an especial charm to any posi- 
tion in the garden, border or landscape picture . = .29 

Mikado-—Leads in popularity of the eyed types. Its color is 
orange with a broad spot of mahogany on each petal—a bold, 
striking color contrast. Large blooms in July on stems 36 in. 
tall. Has a gay appearance. Is a prodigious bloomer... +29 
Mildred—A very smooth and even deep orange color. Broad 
petals, fine form and free blooming .. +39 
Milwaukee Orange—A wonderful flower, trumpet shaped and pure 
deep orange in color. 30 in. July and August ‘ Serle oOo. 
Mrs. A. H. Austin—This notable variety originated with Betscher. 
It has large flowers of deep, golden yellow on 3 ft. stems in 
July and Aug. . zs : 3 Pore = : 29 
Olive—Blooms all through August. A silvery yellow with olive- 
brown eye zone...... > 7 Nie Ces TE AOU cose 
Ophir—A lovely true golden yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. 
Large with an amazing succession of blooms on stems up to 4 
ft. Must be grown to be appreciated eahiva aes. +29 
Rajah—A sturdy plant with brilliant, flame-scarlet blooms. Dis- 
plays a vivid triangular throat area of Brazil red. The large 
flowers are elegantly shaped, gorgeously dark colored and freely 
produced on 4 ft, stems in July and August : -. A9 
Serenade—The petals are interestingly twisted and crinkled. 
They carry light, pastel shades of yellow and pink with a 
faint halo in a deeper tone. Above 3 ft. in June 69 | 
Sir Michael Foster—This is one of the best of the group of fra- 
grant varieties. The blooms are large, ruffled, of clear empire- 
yellow, without marks of any kind 39 | 
Soudan—A soft lemon-yellow that is brilliant, “pure and un- 
defiled.” The flowers are of perfect form with slightly waved, 
waxy edges, large and fragrant Ae ees AD 
Sunny West—The East looks forward to the West; the West 
reminisences of the East. We have from the sunny mid-west 
a Hemerocallis with immense flowers of wax-like substance, 
borne on very tall, branching stems. It is one of the last to 
bloom in Sept. Originated by Sass of Nebraska Dee eta... 89 
The Gem—Comes in June and July on 3 ft. stems, finely formed, 
rich, deep orange-yellow flowers...........-- Fae as etn eetre 29 
Vesta—A just enough flush of orange red at the center of this 
lovely flower intensifies the brilliant, deep cadmium yellow 
eolor and makes it a great favorite. Its color has been called 
a “glittering golden orange”..... 29 
Wau-Bun—The best of the long-flowering season varieties (Dr. 
Stout), beginning to bloom in July and sometimes continues 
right up to frost. The twisted petals are a new, soft yellow, 
sprinkled with traces of red, giving the 6 in. blooms a unique 
and outstanding appearance. Stems up to 3 ft...............- 69 
Winsome—Another attractive and fragrant Hemerocallis, origi- 
nating in Europe. A dainty, soft, creamy yellow........-... 39 
Every Sunday morning we make up a basket of flowers for the 
cemetery. Always a few blooms of whichever variety of Hemero- 
callis happens to be in flower are used to give distinction. 

Gorgeous Oriental Poppy 
I like Oriental Poppies—even the “‘old fashioned red.” A clump 
- any of them will make the other flowers in the garden “stand 
it’ in a way to be talked about. They bloom freely and do well 
in any sunny spot in the garden. An established clump will bear 
a dozen or more flowers, of gigantic size and gorgeous coloring, 
~arying from crushed raspberry to old rose, from deep red to 
>range, from mulberry to white and from salmon to pink. 
The Oriental Poppies bloom with the Irises in happy association, 
forming a striking and lovely garden picture. 

Fairy—Refined pure pink flowers, dainty and lovely nih SLe 
Glowing Embers—Rich red, crinkled petals. Distinct foliage -15 
Lord Lambourne—Deeply fringed petals, scarlet with hjack... 5 
May Sadler—Immense flowers of buff pink. One of the best... .15 
Mrs. Ballego—Large, salmon-pink with black spots at base.... 1S 
Mrs. Perry—Bright strawberry-pink. Blooms early..........-- 15 
Olympia—Only double poppy, red petals, no blotch. Early... UG; 
Orientale—Scarlet. The “old fashioned” variety. Vigorous 15 
Perfection—Dark pink petals. Late blooming .. y. 5S 
Perry's White—White petals with slight touch of pink at base.. .15 
Purity—The finest of all pink poppies. No markings...... A5 
Wurtembergia—Bright, silky red petals. Largest blooms...... 15 
Oriental Poppy Plants mailed from Aug. Ist Only 
Hardy Phlox 
Africa—A very attractive scarlet 25 : a ‘ 15 
Bridesmaid—White with pink eye : , 15 
Border Queen—A good grower with large, pure pink flowers $ ve 
Daily Sketch—Salmon-pink with carmine eye : 3 : 
Europa—One of the white varieties with a crimson eye : 15 
Leo Schlogeter—Large trusses, scarlet, dark crimson eye..... A5 
Mrs. Jenkins—A fine, early pure white : Sis .2u ae 
Painted Lady—Silver-pink shaded salmon, Cherry red eye.... AS 
Rheinlander—A very beautiful salmon pink aS rage A5 
Starlight—Violet red, shading to lilac, white center 15 
Thor—Salmon-pink shaded scarlet, analine red eye Pe eee hee Se 4) 
Yon Hochberg—One of the very best of the real dark reds . $15 
Widar—Light violet, pink tinge, white center.........--. Pat se 
The First Customer 
from each of the 48 states had the order doubled. 
When all the states were represented by a first cus- 
romer we started again to double the order of the second 
frst customer from the forty-eight states. This plan is 
repeated for the entire year. 
No matter when you order your plants you have a 
chance to have your order doubled—even to late in the 
fall. Luck may come your way. Somebody wins. : 
In any case you receive generous value together with 
the gift plants which are always included and adjusted 
to the amount of your order. The larger the order the 
more liberal the gifts. 
The Iris will thrive in any soil anywhere and can 
successfully be planted either Spring, Summer or Fall. 
You cannot realize my great surprise and pleasure in having my 
order for plants doubled. You see I did not happen to read your 
item “The First Customer” until after I had received my plants. 
My “chance” came unknown to me and I thank you sincerely.— 
Mrs. J. H. C., Iowa. 
A. B. Katkamier, Macedon, N. Y. 

Perennial Flowering Plants 
Achillea—Rose Milfoil, finely cut leaves, pink flowers.......-- $ .15 
Anthemis—Hardy Marguerite, Perry’s variety. The best..... AS 
Armeria—Sea pink, blooms early, fine for Rock Garden........ 15 
Artemisia Lactiflora—Sweet-scented, creamy-white flowers..... «15 
Artemisia—Silver King. 
foliage : 
Most valuable garden plant. Gray 
Ajuga—Bronzy foliage. Best ground : cover. Part coun a 
Pardes Bais 15 
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Aquilegia (Columbine)—Mixed colors .. fo. SL oats 15 
Auchusa Myosotidflora—Covered with beautiful, rich, blue flowers, 
like the Forget-Me-Not, during April and May. Fine for the 
Rock Garden. 10 in. high... gitar. Sac aMe ne Caste = si 25 
Bachelor Button—Perennial. Violet blue flowers ..... cures) 
Black-Eyed-Susan—This perennial blooms profusely ae A65 
Chinese Lantern Plant—Orange scarlet......-......-+++s++-5: 15 
Coreopsis—Rich golden yellow. Valuable for cutting.......... 15 
Delphinium, Chinese—Dwarf, intense blue............ SOL 
Delphiniam—Gold Medal Hybrids in various colors............  .15 
Dicentra—Eximea. Fringed foliage, blooms all summer........ .20 
Feverfew—A most useful summer cut flower................ 15 
Gaillardia—Red brown crimson, orange and vermillion. . ss 5 
Elder Daisies—Early. White and valuable ............. 15 
Helianthus—Perennial sunflower. Cut flowers............. bee yeh O 
Heliopsis—Hardy Zinnia. Golden flowers ie rite eeene 31S 
Hesperis—Sweet Rocket. Fragrant flowers in showy spikes.... .15 
Heuchera—Coral Bells, red, pink, white. Bloom freely -20 
Lathyrus—Hardy Sweet Pea. Rose color .............- 15 
Liatris—Gayfeather. Long spikes, rich purple......... 155 
Linum Perenne—Flax. Delightful blue flower Pole 15 
Monarda Didima—Here is a beautiful flower; fragrant 15 
Mullein Pink—Rose-of-Heaven. Crimson flowers. 
Nepeta Catmint—Blooms all summer............ 
Physostegia Grandiflora—Vivid rosy mauve.. hee oll 


Phlox Subulata Rosea—Intense deep rose...............00005. 15. 
Pyrethrum—Painted Daisy. White to deep red. Early la 
Shasta Daisy—Glistening white flowers............ naor 15 
Sedum—Spectabilie. Rose colored flowers in fall.... Peo ae 
Spider-Wort Blue—Continues long in bloom .................. 15 
Tunica—Double pink. Blooms profusely all summer...... ot RLS 
Veronica Incana—Dusty Miller leaves, blue flowers............ 15 
Viola Rosina—Reddish blooms, very fragrant 
Viola—Jersey Gem. Rich violet. Blooms eight months 
Lily Bulbs 
Umbellatum—Rich orange red, free flowering. Large......... $.20° 
Trigrinum — Rich salmon-orange, spotted with glossy black, 
robust growth, easy culture 2.00). .22. Fi ees =. ony 
Tenuifoliam—Coral lily, deep scarlet. Border or rock garden.. .15 
Funkia or Plantation Lily : 
Subcordata Grandiflora—Pure white. Lily shaped, very fragrant. r 
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Lancifolia — Long, lilac-blue flowers. 
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Variegata—Variegated foliage, blue flowers 

narrow green 
leaves, 

Eulalia Variegata—Ornamental perennial grass, green foliage ; 
ss lengthwise with creamy white. Six feet tall, very 
showy Sec 25 
Dictamnus Gas Plant—Showy, hardy perennial bush, 2 ft. high, : 
fragrant foliage and spikes of rosy pink flowers............. 25 
Japanese, Kaempheri or Oriental are beautiful Iris by whatever 
name called. We have ten varieties with double flowers at 15 cents 
each. Assorted colors. £ 
“Thanks for your unique ‘Iris News.’ I study it and wish so 
much I could see your Iris and Rock Gardens. Will be glad to re- 
ceive the attached order of plants.” 
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Chrysanthemums 
About the only way to have plenty of flowers in late fall and early 
winter is to grow Chrysanthemums. They are easy of culture and 
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Adironda—Bronze, aster type, golden reverse.............-- $ .15 
Algonquin—Called the best yellow Mum..............-..0-055 15 
Argenteuillais—Bronzy flowers, tipped gold. Superb.......... .15 
Astrid—Single. Bloom is shell-pink and old-rose............. 15 
Autumn Lights—Coppery-bronze and gleaming orange........ 15 
Bronze Button—Very productive of flower heads......... re ed 
Burgundy—Rich crimson with deeper tone in center ........ 15 
Canary—Aster flowered deep yellow... ... 15 
Capt. Cook—A brilliant shade of rose pink .... a5. 
Chestnut Bur—Deep chestnut red........... Ber) 
Clara Curtis—Bushy habit. Deep rose-pink flowers........... .15 
Crimson Glory—Ear!y pompon, very bright crimson........ Me 16 
Waxzler—Cardinal reds... .-.<cpjow We kiele oeinig si sis we eee os 5 ee 
Early Bronze—Orange bronze. Blooms from September till frost .15 
Eden—Bright rose .... Malte os thee Sa Pid cat to peed ee “15 
Frances Whittlesey—Rich bronze and garnet .............. Pe 
Glomero—Medium size, orange, rose sheen... ohare. ste af 15 
Granny Scoville—Warm coral bronze color. Large...... vane AS 
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Indian Maid—Deep orange terra cotta... 0.066... eee eee eens 15 
Iridescent—Combines various shades of yellows and pinks...... .15 
Jean Cummings—Large, pure white flowers........ Biotest 18 
Jean Treadway—Pink with dark center, beautiful foliage...... .15 
King Midas—Yellow, one of the best... 15 
Lilian Doty—Good deep pink. A stan i, 015. 
Little Bob—Early. Profusion bronze-red buttons ............. 15 
Marion Hatton—Very early canary yellow. Excellent..... a kG 
Mary Pickford—White, tiny flowers in great clusters. yak G. 
Murilla—Old rose, floriferous and always admired........ 15 
Muskogee—Early, purplish-rose. Compact, bushy growth. . 15 
Old Gold—Orange yellow, deepening to old gold at center..... .15 
Orchid Beauty—Orchid with deeper tone in center........ Hoa 4d 
QOuray—Dark mahogany. 2% inches in diameter...... 5 15 
Provence—Soft pink, blended yellow.............. 15 
Rapture—Deep orange-bronze with carmine suffusion 15 
Red Flare—The first bright red garden variety. Floriferous... .15 
Pink Dot—Dwarf, light pink .......... 15 
Romany—Carmine red with gold reverse 15 
Rose Beauty—Deep rose, button type .... baer angs) 14 
Rosy Gem—Bright pink or rose color.......... 2.26... s.s05-- as 
Ruth Cummings—Rich reddish bronze. Best all around variety .15 
Ruth Hatton—Clear ivory white when fully opened............ 15 
Summer Gold—Large, beautiful golden yellow.. 15 
Sunkist—Bright dark orange, early... 15 
Vivid—Color American Beauty Rose. . aoe tS 
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Hardy Singles 
Cavalier—Deep wine color...........0.cccccsaccsnecnes ~.3$ 15 
Grenadier—Crimson scarlet............ Soret 
Indian Maid—Deep orange terra-cotta,............+..0++ sith, AG 
Louise Schling—Glowing salmon red, bright yellow center...... 15 
Sun Flower—Rich orange yellow. webct e sense eenen ees eeeenes 15 
Early Flowering Cushion Varieties 
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Rose Cushion Amelia 15 
Bronze Cushion Ame 15 
Golden Cushion Ameli ely 
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Ceres—Old gold blended with yellow. . eames! 
Daphne—Lilac rose...........-.....- sO 3 
Mars—Deep amaranth red..... bogee( 
Innocence—White tinted pink................... AB Acc DOORS 15 
IRIS NEWS 
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The Lincoln Collection 
of Ten Colorful Hardy and Outstanding Iris 
only $1. The greatest value ever offered. 
Make your own selection of ten varieties 

from this list. You can’t go wrong. 
Albright—The new orchid-pink Iris that pleases......--.++-* mk) 
Allure—Canary yellow, overlaid opalescent pink. Ruffled... . 19 
Avatar—S. buff; F. pansy violet, 3 ft. Fragrant, brilliant... .19 
Baldwin—A lovely shade of violet. Very large flowers ..---- 19 
Buto—S. royal purple; F. dark velvety violet. Likeable .... .19. 
Challenger—Dark purple to blackish violet. Large, good.... 19 
Churchmouse—A wonderful new color—Hay’s Brown. See it .19 
Dr. C. H. Mayo—A pink toned bicolor. Fragrant. Popular,. .19 
King Tut—S. brownish; F. velvety glowing red. Admired... 19 
Mme. Cheri—Violet ; pink and yellow undertone. Pleasing... -19 
Nymph—The best early yellow. Free flowering........5>> 19 
Old Gold—A fine yellow plicata. An unusual color... - 19 
Omaha—This is the nearest to red, bright orange beard 19 
Pluie D’Or—(Golden Rain) Solid golden yellow... 0.8 es05*+ 19 
Refulgence—Two shades violet-blue with bronze. Blooms late .39 
Rameses—New blend. S. light russet; F. tourmaline pink... .19 
Sir Galahad—S. and F. pansy violet. Tall, large, fragrant... 19 


Valor—Largest, richest, blackish blue-violet .....5.-5-.4-5- 319 
Venus de Milo—Gigantic pure snow white ....-..-+-+++-++> 19 
Vesper Gold—Distinct yellow with soft violet Aus hs. :.- tas Fie _ AS 
White Queen—Snow white flower. Long blooming season ... .19 
The total cost of these 21 varieties when introduced was $435.00. 
Now only $2. Make your garden fascinating. ¢ 
Or you may have the entire list of 
21 varieties for $2 
The Lincoln Collection of Iris will glorify 
your garden for many years. 
A. B. Katkamier, Macedon, N. Y. 
“Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who 
knew me best, that I plucked a thistle and planted a 
flower wherever I thought a flower would grow.” 
—Lincoln 
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Planting Suggestions 
Elaborate planting instructions often prove a nuisance. 
There is only one general rule to follow: Place the plant in the 
ground about as it originally grew. Iris with the rhizome thigh’ 
part of rovl——just covered itn soll, ans sol firmed dris—w2tt 2 es 
transplanted any time from early spring until late fall. Don’t wait~{ 
get them planted. Some varieties have large, fleshy rhizomes ; some 
quite small. 
For Peonies—It doesn’t matter much how the roots are placed if 
the eyes or buds of the plant, where they sprout from the thick 
root, are not placed more than two inches deep from the level) 
surface. 
Oriental Poppies should have an inch of soil above where the 
buds or sprouts start from the roots. They may not show much signs 
of growth until spring. 
Other perennials are easily planted, following the old-time gar- 
dener’s rule—leaves and stems in the air, roots in the ground. 
If fertilizer is needed, sprinkle bone meal or Vigoro on the top 
to the roots. 
Bleeding-Heart—Grandmother’s favorite flower and no modern 
Aower excelasit in, beauty: 3. ces visto o's susiereleie aes Olere a erates $.25 

What They Say 
“Living in a locality where wind and dry weather make it diffi- 
cult to grow flowers of any kind, I find the Iris will do best of all, 
so I am sending to you for six of ‘your dollar collections as 
follows . . .”—Mrs. F. R. 
“T bought my first collection of Iris from you nearly twenty years 
oe I ESE them and enjoy them each year when they bloom.” 
—Mrs. M. S. W. 
“Please don’t let me miss an ‘Iris News’.’’—Mrs. N. T., Elida, 
N. Mex. 
“Words are futile to describe the beautiful colors of the last col- 
lection of Iris I purchased of you. My garden is larger than I can. 
tend alone so I hired a gardener one day a week to keep it in good 
order. I am a working woman, also housewife and mother. My 
flowers have been a blessing and recreation to me through the years 
—some of them rather lean.” ; 
“I bought Iris plants of you eighteen years ago. They are still 
Boome: sae garden border and as beautiful and lovely as ever.” 
—Mrs. W. D. 
“Thank you very much for the lovely plants you sent me. I will 
always have something to remember you by.’’—Mrs. L. P. t 
“One of the poppy plants bought of you last fall did not grow 
this spring but late this summer it gave forth a nice, thrifty plant. 
which now has three large buds.’—Mrs. E. M. G. g 
Two Heart-full Letters 
They speak volumes for flower gardens. 
“TI have loved ones in the service and in the war industries. From 
overwrought nerves I find courage and relief in working among 
my flowers. I love them more dearly than ever.’—Mrs. E. J. K. — 
“‘A loved one has been ‘missing in action’ for fifteen months. Our 
garden is a great consolation to my husband and myself during this_ 
anxious time.”—Mrs. A. L, R. f 
“Mr, Katkamier: In memory of our soldier boy who 
will never come back, I am building a garden park for 
him, centered with a cement shaft on which there will 
be a flag by day and a light by night. I want flower 
to bloom around the shaft during spring, summer andl 
fall and look to you for the plants.”—J. W. T. 
Take Notice 
Make your selection now from the above described 
groups. They are 50 cents each or five groups for $2. 
Each group is a real bargain. 
Perennial plants may be transplanted any time 
before ground is permanently frozen. Plants may be 
mulched first winter with straw, excelsior, etc. 
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THE Iris NEWS 
AND GARDEN CHATS 
A. B. Katkamier 
Dedicated To All Who Enjoy the Great Out of Doors Particularly Those 


We Are Immortal 
>< 
The greatest thought that can enter the mind is the 
idea of a spirit-life beyond the grave, to continue in 
eternity. 
I believe that the charm of the beautiful things of life 
and nature are a preface to the glorious features of the 
great beyond. May we all look more and more for the 
ever-present beautiful. 
My grave will be under a spreading maple tree in our 
Quaker cemetery. The chemical elements of my body 
will nourish the roots, the branches, the buds, and the 
leaves of the tree. In the springtime the bees will 
gather nectar from its opening blossoms; and in the 
luscious maple honey there will my spirit-soul be found, 
as in all ambrosial delights. 
Through the procession of the seasons I will be in 
the gorgeous iris, the appealing rose, the nodding poppy, 
the stately chrysanthemum and in the multitude of 
other fiowers, in their fascinating fragrances and in 
each seed with its urge to reproduce, that succeeding 
plants may grow and bloom. And in autumn, when 
the maturing leaves take on their lovely colors, there 
will I be in each Nature-painted leaf. 
I will be in the curve of the rainbow with its hues 
of promise, in the rose-tints of the morning and in the 
glorious sunset with its deep purples, its iridescent 
greens, its reds, its gold, and its cerulean blue. 
I will be in the balmy breeze, the refreshing water, 
the invigorating air, the impressive mountain, the 
pleasant valley, the picturesque landscape, the fruitful 
soil, the boundless sea, the brilliant, developing light of 
the sun, the quiet light of the moon and in the countless 
stars sparkling in endless space—there will I be to 
appreciate and wonder. 
I will be in the cheerful song of birds, in hearty 
laughter and in the harmony of all melodious sounds. 
I will be in the art of the mind and the artistry of 
the hand, in the glad greeting of friends, the responsive 
touch of personality, the provocative flash of eyes, the 
ecstatic kiss of lovers, the smiles of children, the buoy- 
ancy of youth, the comforting caress of mothers and 
the understanding fellowship of fathers. 
I will be in the happiness of conversation, the inspira- 
tion of good words, the performance of neighborly 
deeds—wherever there is willing help, steadfast Toyalty, 
confiding faith, thoughtful kindness, the thrill of joy 
and the perfection of beauty. 
Being alive to the grandeur of Nature and the good 
in people is Heaven on earth. 
And thus, exploring the unknown mystical future, 
continuing and advancing my earth-life, evolved into 
the Gracious Over-soul—there will my spirit-soul be 
found having a share with all mankind in the eternity 
of bliss. This is PARADISE. 
For the Life of Yesterday goes on Today and 
throughout all Time. 
Morning and evening do I meditate “on these things.” 
A. B. Katxamrer, Macepon, N. Y. 
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Personal Letter to Our Readers 

I Dear Flower—loving Friends: 
So many of you have asked us for some flowering plant 
that would be permanent when established in your gardens. 
God 
: After experience and observation we conclude that 
Intended feeb ys tacks (Daylily) is the answer. Read about them in this 
ris News. 
Everybod 
iy the May we also recommend our $1 group collections of Iris 
Should and our Ses teebere Rete s: geer te bulbs. Notice that you 
; receive 6 o e groups for $5 and 5 of the 50 
Dig perennials for $2. : Sat ae ae 
nm The prices in this issue of "Iris News" 
a aces ws" cancel all former 
1 e 
Should you receive extra copies of "Iris News" 
In hand them to garden friends. 5 We scase 
We endeavor to send live plants worth the price paid. 
Future issues of "Iris News" can be sent only to recent 
The 
We have no control over shipping, garden or weather condi 
C n ; , itions. 
Soil If something is wrong with your order please ippi 
fee ena y p return shipping 
Growing 
Chaice customers and to prospective customers. 
Believin t 
i g we are soon to have a 
a z ed eater: more beautiful and 
IEE Cordially yours, 
and 
Flowers 
Macedon, N. Y. 
who Love Beautiful Flowers 
Moving Pictures 
i lor taken at our Flower Gardens on the screen. 
‘ Our Gardens are within 20 miles of the Kodak Camera 
Factories at Rochester, N. Y. and people for miles 
around are unusually camera minded. : 
In the past few years hundreds of color movie films 
have been taken of our Gardens in bloom at different 
periods of the year — Tulips, Iris, Oriental Poppies, 
Peonies, Chrysanthemums, etc. : 
Recently we received the following letter from a 
customer at Peoria, IIl.: i Be 
“J wish you could see my color movie film of Iris in 
bloom at my ‘Hillcrest’ Gardens. I ordered your entire 
set of $1 Collections (listed in the attached copy of our 
‘Tris News’) and used them to form a border of 350 ft. 
frontage. I suggest to all who admire my flowers that 
they send to Katkamier for their plants.” 
Look This List Over 
You may find what you long have been searching for. 
For 50 Cents 
(Sent Any Way You Choose) 
You may have any one of the following group offers 
sent labeled and postpaid right to your mail box. 
YES, you may have 5 of the groups for $2. 
You Can’t Miss 
5 Aquilegia Assorted; 5 Armeria; 5 Artemisia 
(Silver King or Lactiflora); 5 Real Black Eyed 
Susan; 5 Blue Flax; 5 Bachelor Button; 5 Coreopsis; 
5 Anthemis; 5 Ajuga Reptans; 3 Bleeding Heart 
(Old Fashioned); 3 Bleeding Heart (Eximea); 5 Del- 
phinium (Chinese); 4 Delphinium (G. P.); 5 Fever- 
few; 5 Gaillardia; 5 Heliopsis; 5 Helianthus; 5 Hes- 
peris; 3 Heuchera (Coral Bells); 4 Kaempheri (Jap 
Tris); 5 Daisies (Elder); 5 Daisies (Shasta); 4 
Daisies (Painted); 8 Hemerocallis Assorted; 3 
Funkia Assorted; 4 Lily Tenuifolium; 4 Tigrinum. 
5 Liatris; 5 Lathyrus; 5 Lanterns (Chinese); 5 
Monarda; 4 Milfoil Rosea; 4 Napeta; 6 Physostegia 
Grandiflora; 5 Pink Mullein; 5 Phlox Subulata 
Rosea; 5 Phlox Divaricata, Spring; 4 Phlox, Hardy 
Fall; 5 Poppy (Assorted Oriental); 6 Sedum As- 
sorted; 6 Sempervivum Assorted; 5 Spiderwort; 4 
Tunica, Double Rose; 10 Tulip Bulbs Assorted; 12 
Gladiolus Bulbs, Assorted; 5 Veronica Incana; 3 
Violet Double Russian. 
If we are out of some varieties of plants in your order we will use 
a similar or more beautiful variety of the same or greater value. 
We aim to send live plants worth the price. We have no control 
over shipping, garden or weather conditions. We try, however, to 
meet the reasonable wishes of our customers. In case something is 
wrong with your order, write, returning the shipping tag. 
DISTANCE TO PLANT IRIS 
No hard and fast rule can be offered, as distance apart must be 
controlled by conditions. If I wish to establish a “clump” as quickly 
as possible I set three Iris plants about four inches from each other 
in the form of a triangle. In planting out in the field the distance is 
usually 6 to 8 inches apart in the row and the rows 3 to 3% feet 
Bee In forming beds or plots, the Iris are usually 8 to 10 inches 
apart. 
Thank you. 
