1 THE IRISES 
Nothing very difficult about growing them from seed save 
perhaps to the overly impatient minority that, like cer- 
tain non-Fabian Utopians, seems to be always with us. At 
Old Orchard we have grown many thousands of Iris plants 
from seed, and it is unquestionably the easiest and lowest 
cost way to get species Irises in quantity. We can, of 
course, supply plants as well as seeds, of many of the 
kinds. Iris plants can be moved safely at any time of 
year. NOTE PLEASE—that this is not our full Iris list. 
A large number of other species, just as desirable as the 
ones below, are offered in the TREASURE CHEST. Ask 
for your copy. 
ARENARIA (Flavissima) —ery(1-2)8. In early spring 
bronzed buds open to yellow vividness. Illustrated page 
52. Pkt. 15c. (Plants, divisions, each 50c). 
ATROFUSCA—rbdyt(1-2)15. An unusual Oncocyclus from 
Palestine. A dusky ground color of silver to buff is veiled 
with a netting of black maroon. 7 seeds for 25c. 
BREVIPES—crmtyt(3)7. Late-flowering dwarf “Delta,” 
with big flat blossoms of intense indigo, gold-patched. It 
starts blooming as the Japanese Irises are ending. Pkt. 
20c. (Plants, each 60c). 
BUCHARICA—ryt(2)18. This 
sends up stems like little cornstalks, 
flowers coming in the leaf-axils. Pkt. 20c; 
CHAMAEIRIS—rbkt(2)10. Dainty Iris low edgings. Large 
flowers vary from pure cream, through primrose, to lemon. 
Pkt. 15¢e; zy oz 265e. 
CHRYSOPHYLLA—rstyt(2)10. Undulate, orchid-like flow- 
ers of creamy primrose, orange blotched, with pencilings 
of violet sepia. Pkt. 15c. 
CRISTATA—rstat(2)8. Exquisite blossoms like crumpled 
silk of palest blue, gold-patched, and with snowy fringed 
crest. A delightful low species. Plants only, divisions, 
each 40c; 3 for $1.10. Illustrated next page. 
odd Turkestan  bulb-Iris 
the satiny yellow 
1/32 oz. 35ce. 
DELTA BLEND-~y. Big blossoms, standards horizontal, see 
illustration of Giganticoerulea—on opposite page. Flowers 
show clearest of blues, then lavender to purple, red-violet, 
lilac, cerise, with tawny shades of pink and rose tones, 
mahogany, ruddy orange, others close to red. Flowers of 
very large size. Though they come from the delta of the 
Mississippi, they seem fully hardy north. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 
35c; % oz. 60c. 
DICHOTOMA—*ecbkt(4)50. Vesper Iris. Bleoms late July 
to early September, great, high sprays, of perfumed flow- 
ers that are most often translucent lavender, but at times 
range from creamy white to violet purple, with markings 
of mahogany, buff or copper. Quickest and easiest of Irises 
from seed. Illustrated page 22. Pkt. 15c; %& oz. 30c. 
(Plants, each 20c; 3 for 55c; 10 for $1.65). 
DOUGLASIANA — erstyt(2)20. Orchid-like undulate blos- 
soms in rare color tones, from creamy flushings, through 
mauve, lilac, lavender, deep blue and violet. Jllustrated 
page 29. Pkt. 15c; ¥% oz. 40c. 
DWARF HYBRIDS—erbyt(1-2)12. Hybrids of Pumila and 
Chamaeiris. Flowers of full ‘‘German’’ Iris size and form, 
but coming earlier, and on lower plants. Surprisingly ex- 
tensive range of color and marking. Pkt. 15c; %& oz 365c. 
(Plants, divisions, mixed only, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 
for $1.45). 
ENSATA MIXED—ebdkt(2)25. Sword Iris. Attractive flow- 
ers may be lilac, pure white, or lavender veined sharply 
with violet, other variations also appearing. Great fount- 
ains of graceful arching foliage. A highly drought-resist- 
ant species. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c. (Plants, divisions, each 
30c; 3 for 85c). 
FORRESTI—(2)25. Chinese species in Sibirica reminder, 
but with flowers that vary from tawny primrose to pure 
lemon, often brown-reticulate. Rare. Plants, divisions, each 
50c. 
FULVA—(2)27. Copper Iris. Airy flowers in a shade be- 
tween new copper and bronze. Illustrated page 39. 
(Plants only, divisions, each 385c; 3 for $1.00). 
GLADWYN — rbgsty(2)20. Brilliant scarlet seeds, when 
ripe. Used in winter bouquets. Flowers usually tawny 
blue, sometimes yellow and brown. Foliage, odd green with 
odor of roast beef when crushed. Pkt. l5c; % oz. 35c. 
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GIANT HYBRIDS—ecbyt. These are the usual named 
Irises of our gardens, sometimes called ‘‘German’’ Irises. 
Seed has been saved from a large number of finer namd 
sorts, and seedlings should show remarkable range and 
richness of coloring, all the usual vivid self hues, along 
with pastel harmonies in fawn, lilac, buff, coppery bronze, 
tawny, wine and the like. Each seedling, of course, will 
be actually a new variety, and sometimes worth naming 
and introducing. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 40c; %4 oz. 75c. (Plants, 
divisions, fine mixture, 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.35; 25 for 
$3.00. We can also supply separately, under name and 
label, a large number of the better named sorts. If you 
are interested, ask for our SPECIAL IRIS LIST). 
GRACILEPES—(2)9. Daintiest of the beauties this, rare- 
wrought in filmy, crinkly silk, sprays of sky blue, orange 
marked. A fairy among Irises. Of full hardiness, but 
needs cool root-run and some light shade. Mulch about it 
with straw, lawn-clippings or leaves, place where it has 
at least a bit of shade during part of the day but where 
tree-roots won’t rob it, and a single crown will quickly 
grow to a good and long-lived clump. Unlike other Irises, 
this species should be moved only in spring. Plants only, 
single-crown divisions, each 40c; 38 for $1.10. 
HALOPHILA—erbkt(2)28. Airy cream-yellow flowers, stain- 
ed silvered purple. From edge of the great Persian salt- 
marsh-desert. Salt-tolerant, so recommended for seaside 
planting, but good anywhere. Pkt. 10c; 1% oz. 25c; % oz. 
40c (Plants, each 30c; 83 for 85c). 
HISTRIOIDES—ryt(1)7. Lovely bulb-Iris of earliest spring, 
with horizontal falls deep purple, marked white and gold. 
Mya, perfumed. Pkt. 15c; yg oz. 35¢; % oz. 60c; % 
OZ. e ° 
INNOMINATA—rkt(2)10. Rare and charming species with 
undulate blossoms that are usually soft golden apricot, a 
sunset tone, but sometimes come in the clear lilac-lavender 
of the Cattleya Orchid. Pkt. 20c. 
KAEMPFERI IMPERIAL—Superb strain of Japan Irises. 
Gorgeous colorings, white, gold-banded and threaded, tur- 
quolse, azure, royal purples, crimsons, netted, splashed. 
Often doubles appear. ecbmkt(2)36. Pkt. 15c z oz. 30c; 
1, oz 50c. (Plants, splendid mixture, 3 for 80c; 10 for 
$2.40. Or we will send six plants, all excellent varieties, 
each one different, with names, for $1.90). 
LORTETI—rdy(2)12. A rare and beautiful Oncocyclus from 
the Lebanon. Rounded falls, minutely dotted crimson on 
cream, the large standards veined violet on pale rosy 
lavender. 10c per seed, customer limit, six seeds. 
MUSSELMANICA—ecbyt(2) 36. An exceptionally fine Iris 
of the Spuria: group, with big flowers that are close to 
sky blue. Seems quite separate from Halophila. Pkt. 15c; 
3 pkts. 40c. (Plants, divisions, each 35c). 
OCHROLEUCA GIGANTEA (Monnieri)—cby(2)60. Includes 
the Gold-banded Iris. Flowers of large size and superb 
lasting qualities. Long stems. Full hardiness. With time, 
develops large clumps that make spectacular border dec- 
orations. Often grows 5 feet tall. Two colors, snowy white 
with golden splash on each fall (Speciosa form), and soft 
buff-yellow with golden orange blotch (Monnieri form). 
These forms appear interchangeably from seed. Pkt. 15c; 
% oz. 35c; 4 oz. 60c. (Plants, Monnieri, pure yellow, each 
35c; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $2.90. Spéciosa, gold-banded 
white, each 45c; 3 for $1.25). 
PSEUDACORUS—ecbmtkt(2)35. A showy, easy, adaptable 
species. MANDSHURICA—Flowers rich, burnished eellbwe: 
Robust variety. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 30c; %4 oz. 50c. (Plants, 
each 30c; 3 for 85c). CREAM PRIMROSE—Flower color- 
ing is described by the name. Plants only, each 35c. 
WHITE FORM—Pure white with touch of dark penciling. 
Plants only, each 50c. 
RETICULATA—ryt(1)8. Fragrance of violets here, even 
before the real violets are about, for this enchanting little 
purple-and-gold bulb Iris is blooming by early April, some- 
es BY Old Orchard even in March. Pkt. 20c; yy oz. 40c; 
oz. 7T5c. 
SIBIRIENT HYBRIDS—ecbkt (1-2) 45. 
are the blossoms of this dependable, decorative Iris group; ~ 
white, pale ,azure suffusions, light and dark blues, indigo, 
violet, exquisite amethyst, with tawny shadings and odd 
veinings. Easily grown from seed. Fullest hardiness. They 
cut well. The group includes strains and various jinter- 
crossings of Sibrica, Sanguinea, Delavayi, Clarkei, Kore- 
ana, Wilsoni and others. Pkt. 10c; Wy oz. 20c; % oz. 8b5c. 
(Plants, fine mixture, each 25¢: 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.00). 
Delightfully varied 
