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has opened a prospect of an ertirely new race for 
<: garden’ use, including unknown colors. The late 
_ Dr. John K. Small, as curator of the New York 
_ Botanical Gardens, was the first to describe the 
unusual size of the plant. Flower stalks! 5 feet 
_ high have been found. During “Iris ‘Time in Louis- 
~ jana” the rich Iris fields are a mecca for flower 
__ lovers. They are one of the few flowers which 
isa exclusively our own. They will grow in full 
sun or partial shade and will thrive in any garden 
soil, provided they have plenty of leafmold or 
_ peat im the soil and are watered, regularly. es- 
ae ally when buds begin to appear. The Louisi- 
na Irises have large size flowers, some on low, 
thers on tall flower stalks... Some of the colors, 
lue, purple, blends of red, orange and yellow 
1 give you a most pleasing effect. They offer 
‘e material for hybridizers, they have been 
sed also in hybridization with our common 
For best effect they 
G peoricen Flag (Versicolor. 
Id be planted in clumps of 50 or more. In 
1 or May the gorgeous Louisiana Iris make 
finest ee lays het as hardy in Northern 
000 

e blooming begins as soon as the “German” 
ses are faded and last until the Japanese 
é ‘the nares of the Louisiana Irises? 
Ke Small podedamore than two hun- 
ew 
irintes ana in the hot dry climates it 
usu lly dies down in summer. 
ouisiana Iris repuire much watering? 
hey should be watered frequently, es- 
Wi if the rain fall is scant. 
crew WI 
They | can se Wiltivared in any type of awe 
garden soil, provided they have a penile 
eount of moisture. 
in n June, ae and September. Lath will 
loom the following spring unless a large 
ie earth is taken with each clump. 
scar of rotted cow or sheep manure 
& we weplied two or three times a year 
aoe be barely covered with soil. Like 
uck swimming on water. Half in and half 
of soil. 
ccessfully grown as far north as 
al vate should be piaetes 
ay Pee hc oes through the 
if planted in wet places in 
they are pelos happy if 
LOUISIANA IRISES (THE INDISPENSABLE) 
VINICOLOR. Raisin Purple. A first generation 
hybrid produ imperial. Rich royal purple. 25¢ 
GIGANTICARULEA. The great blue delta Iris. 
Plant is mucky situations. 25¢ 
CAROLINA. Grape juice coloring. 15¢ 
VIRGINICA. Lavander. An off spring of Foliosa. 
Fulva and hexagona. It exhibits the most beaut- 
ful follage of any Louisiana Iris. 15¢ 
USNRISE. Pinkish-Red. 15¢ 
BREVICAULIS. The smallest species found in 
Louisiana. The color is a Wisteria blue, the 
flowers are zigzag. 10¢ 
WHITE ORCHID. Large white flowers. 
HEXAGONA. Blue-purple flowers. 
from the six ridged seed pod. 25¢ 
MATHILDA. Rose pink. With yellow veining at 
the throat. 10¢ 
$2.00 
So named 
POINT CLAIR. Deep Fluorite violet. Very 
velvety. Extra large size blooms. 15¢- 
ISLE LABBE. Very pale blue. On opening 
changing to white. 50¢ 
FULVA. Indian red. Tall type on flower stalk. 
Requries more shade than any other species. 15¢ 
EVANGELINE. -Brilliant yellow (Extremely 
rare). $1.00 
FOLIOSA. Deep violet purple. 15¢ 
Blue and yellow Hybrid. 10¢ 
COTEAU HOMME. Ivory white with lemon 
yellow mid-rib low flower stalk (Rare). $1.00 
PATIENCE. Rich-plum purple. Pointed petals. 
DOROTHY K. WILLIAMSON. From _ breeding 
work with Fulva Virgin Ica and Foliosa. This 
new form has been established. The flowers are 


_ velvety royal-purple which resebmle an or- 
_ chid. 50¢ Wea, 
00 () 
LOUISIANA IRIS (IRIS DELTA) 
LULU. Cafe au lait coloring. 15¢ 
BAYOU TECHE. Tall pure white. (Extremely 
“¥ 
rade). $1.00 
LAFAYETTE. Red with plush-like substance. 25¢ 
INDEPENDENCE DAY. A blend of buff and 
pink. 15¢ 
CATAHOULA COVE. Purple violet. 
throat. 15¢ 
LA DIGGE. Purple-lavander. 25¢ 
GOTHE. Verry large Blue. Golden throat. 50¢ 
BAYOU BARATARIA. Paue China blue. 10¢ 
PINK PERFECTION. Tall pink. 50¢ 
OLD ROSE. 25¢ 
ETHEL. Apricot coloring. 25¢ 
TOTO. Wisteria violet. 10¢ 
CYPRESS ISLAND. Dark petunia violet.. Small 
flower stalk. 15¢ 
JOSEPHINE. Large deep red (Rare). $1.00 
LA TETILE. Deep edish purple. 50¢ 
ELEPHANTINA. Tall ivory white( Rade). $1.50 
BAYOU DE NEIGE. Pale mauve. Tall flower 
stalk. 15¢. 
RAINBOWS END. Variegated hte 
adn lavender. 10¢ 
SPANISH LAKE. Lavender purple blend. 10¢ 
20 LOUISIANA IRIS ASSORTED COLORS 
(NOT LABELED) $1.00 
30 LOUISIANA IRIS SEEDLINGS MIXED $1.00 
LOUISIANA IRIS SEEDS (MIXED VARIE- 
Golden 
Yellow 
TIES) 15¢ PKT. 

