ENGLISH IRIS (Bulbous) 
If you have never grown this beautiful 
Iris, try a few bulbs; you will be delighted. 
They thrive in any ordinary garden soil, 
multiply very rapidly and are unexcelled 
for cut flowers. This species reached Neth- 
erlands through England, which accounts 
for its name. Flowers in late June and 
early July. Needs some protection in severe 
climates. Not for forcing. 
Not recommended for Southern or dry, 
hot areas. 
Plant 6 inches deep. Complete cultural 
directions come with bulbs. 
KING OF THE BLUES. Deep blue. Dozen 
$1.50. 
ENGLISH IRIS SEEDLINGS 
Grown from seed of our own Selection to 
flowering size bulbs, which requires four 
years; all will bloom the first year, many 
have already flowered in the field. Colors 
range from white through light blues, lav- 
enders, to dark purples and blues. 
They are far superior to ‘‘Mixed”’ Eng- 
lish Iris, many unusual flowers are among 
them. Recommended for the commercial 
cut flower grower. 
Doz, $1.25; 100, $8.75; 1000, $80.00. 
TINGITANA HYBRIDS 
This group is a result of crosses between Iris Tingitana of 
northern Africa and the Dutch Iris. They bloom earlier, are 
semi-hardy, and unexecelled for forcing. 
Not Recommended for Areas Where 
Temperature Goes Below 
10 Degrees Above Zero. 
THE FIRST. (1) 24”. Clear sky blue; very 
large. Doz. $1.00; 100, $7.00. 
WEDGEWOOD. (1) 24”. Standards, medi- 
um blue; falls, lighter blue. Doz. 80c; 
100, $5.50. 
QUALITY BULBS 
The Finest That Can Be Grown 
Direct From the Grower 

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CROCUS 
Spring Flowering 
These are among the loveliest of all spring-flowering plants. 
They need rather a sunny place in the garden to make the 
flowers open up fully and look their best. 
This is the Giant Flowering Strain, 
variety in each color is listed. 
All crocus may be planted 3 or 4 inches 
deep. 
GOLDEN YELLOW. Fine bright yellow. 
Doz. 85c; 100, $5.95. 
PURPUREA GRANDIFLORA. Deep glossy 
purple, extra large flowers. Doz. 85c; 
100, $5.95. 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Deep lilac blue, 
very large. Doz. 85c; 100, $5.95. 
STRIPED BEAUTY. Purple lines on white. 
Doz. 85c; 100, $5.95. 
MIXED CROCUS. A mixture of the above 
colors. Doz. 75c; 100, $5.25. 
SPECIE CROCUS 
SUSIANUS (Cloth of Gold). Deep golden 
yellow flowers, feathered brown on the 
outside. Flowers well in advance of the 
Duteh Crocus. Doz. 75c; 100, $5.25. 
CROCUS 
Autumn Flowering 
These must be planted in late summer, 3 or 4 inches deep. 
They bloom yery soon after planting. They naturalize very 
readily and may be left undisturbed for years. Their brilliant 
colors are most attractive in the garden at a time when other 
flowers are gone. 
Orders for Autumn Crocus should be received before August 
15th. They flower without being planted and cannot be held 
out of ground any later. 
SATIVUS (Saffron). Purple, style-branches 
bright red, from Asia Minor. 15 for 
$1.00; 100, $5.60. 
MIXED AUTUMN CROCUS. A mixture of 
Sativus, Zonatus and Speciosus. 15 for 
$1.00; 100, $5.60. 
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