THE JOSEPH F. MARTIN: COMPANY, PAINESVILLE, OHIO 15 

The Orchid Iris Kaempferi 
THE MODERN ORCHID OF THE GARDEN 
Accelerating in popularity until they are now near first in all hardy groups, the Kaempferi Iris have become a must 
for all outdoor planters. 
taken. As cut flowers, they are the showiest spot decorators. 
in the cooler and open readily at room temperatures. 
The units we offer below comprise the best assortment in the trade today. 
thoroughly enjoyed the benefits of a growing season just right. 
results in their first season after planting. 

APOLLO. Glistening pure white with a_ high 
tufted satin pink center. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BLUE BIRD. A single superb dark violet. This 
is the one that commands retail color description 
and leads the list because of its absolutely 
distinct flower. The small petaloids rounded 
and crinkled. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BLUE WAVES. Large, semi-double, grayish back- 
ground overlaid with Wisteria blue, striking gold 
center. Second and third flowers some times 
vary from blue to lighter shades. With a little 
breeze, a planting of this variety reminds you 
of rolling waves. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
CATHERINE PARRY. Double variety, blue over- 
laid rosy-red, high tufts in center almost triple. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
CHUTSAI. One of the most distinctive shades 
in the Kaempferi Iris. A hortense violet, veined 
pure white. Inner petals are phlox purple. 
Whole flower size is unusually large. You will 
pick it out every time. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
ELEANOR PARRY. A _ colse compact double 
flower head, claret red flamed white and blue. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
FACINATION. After years of watchfulness and 
intense propogation we are able to return this, 
the most popular of the Iris list back to our 
line. Its sunset hues defy accurate description, 
but, closely, it is a double mauve pink lightly 
outlined and veined blush white. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
GOLD BOUND. A fine double pure white, en- 
riched by a creamy glow from the gold banded 
center. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
HERCULE, This is a variety to start every list 
of Kaempferi Iris. It is completely separate, 
none that we know of even approaches its 
distinct double clear lilac-blue. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
INDO. Broad wavy petals of great size. 
dark rich blue, only slightly veined. 
blotch unusually bright. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
JEANETTE PARRY. A large flower with white 
falls, delicately veined soft blue; tiny mulberry- 
purple standards. Grows to a height of 30 
inches. 
Color 
Yellow 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. Petaled, delicate white, 
lightly veined blue; high center petals delicate 
mauve. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
KAGARI-BI (Torch Light.) Strong growing six 
petal variety, not particular as to its location. 
Flowers are of a Chinese red color with lighter 
veins and a yellow spot in the bottom of each 
petal. A planting of these around pools or small 
lakes creates a striking effect. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
KOKO-NO-IRO. (Purple and Gold). (Ancient 
Color). Enormous double flowers. Rich violet- 
purple with white petaloids tipped violet. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
KUMCHII GUMII. Another of the finest that 
we have been successful in bringing back to 
saleable quantity. It is a six petal, rich, dark 
blue, almost midnight. A high yellow. tufted 
crown makes it exotic in a very distinguishable 
oriental mode. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
KURO-KUMO, (Dark Clouds). A very fine double, 
uniform, blue self, with deep orange spear-points 
at the throat. Beautiful ruffled flowers. Height 
40 inches. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
LA FAVORITE. Double, large fine white, freely 
veined blue, and a rich purple center. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
LUCIA MARSHALL. 
violet, with white veins. 
witn yellow spots. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
A fine large double pansy- 
Center of flower white 
MAHOGANY. Large double flowers, latest to 
bloom. Velvet mahogany red, the petals prettily 
crested. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
MARGARET JULIA MARTIN. This is one of 
the most attractive Iris. Large flower petals 
of a clear lavender blue shading to pale silvery 
blue, striking gold base. Strong grower. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
HENDRICKSON. 
blue, white center, 
Large wavy 
with 
MARGARET 5S. 
petals, triple powder 
blue cast. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
MISTY SKY. Semi-double variety. The sky 
blue flower petals are broad and of good length. 
When in their best they resemble misty atmos- 
phere. This is an exceptionally pretty variety; 
we classify it among the very best in Japanese 
Iris. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
MOMYI NO TAKI.~ Early flowering six petal 
type. Very large dark reddish flowers with golden 
center. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
MRS. GEORGE STUMPP. 
beautifully creped petals. 
dards; styles white, flushed mauve. 
cent variety. Height 30 inches. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
A giant white, with 
Tiny mauve stan- 
A magnifi- 
MRS. J. A. HAYDEN. Double white softly suf- 
fushed pale violet. Anthers sometimes develop 
into extra petals, making almost a triple form. 
Height 34 inches. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
Growers are selling them in flower out of beds since they transplant easily if a ball of earth is 
Taken when the first petal shows color, they keep for weeks 
Divisions are from young plants that have 
Our cut is the largest in the trade, guaranteeing blooming 


NEPTUNE. One of the strongest growers of all 
the Iris Kaempferi, a rugged medium that will 
make a bright display in the most difficult 
location. Color is a clear mahogany. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
PATROCLE. A single superb dark violet. This 
is the one that commands retail color description 
and leads the list because of its absolutely 
distinct flower. The small petaloids rounded 
and crinkled. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
PROSERPINE. Single bright rich blue, produced 
by shading of velvety blue on white. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
PURPLE AND GOLD. (Ancient Color). Enormous 
double flowers. Rich violet-purple with white 
petaloids tipped violet. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
ROSE ANNA. 
red veins, 
dark plum. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
Double ivory white, heavy ruby 
conspicuous yellow blotch. Stigmas 
$IGO NO URINUS. 
high tufted center. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
Double striking purple with 
SUBOTAI. Single rosy-red. A very good variety. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
TAIHERAKU. Double rich vinus purple with con- 
spicuous yellow blotches toipped blue, radiating 
out into purple veins and _ feathers, petaloid 
stigmas gray and lavender. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
VIOLET RAY. 
color violet red. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
A very fine six-petaled variety, 
WAKA-HEGI, or PRESIDENT HARDIING. Another 
of the finest available for the first time in many 
seasons. This had become so scarce that it was 
a collector’s item. It is remembered for its deep 
violet veins over a white crown with a white 
frilled border, The deep pansy violet styles 
crown the platter size bloom. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
Best of the 
Deep, vivid, brilliant pansy- 
a white ground, with snow- 
Styles intense, solid  blackish- 
WAKAMUSHA (A Young Knight). 
dark striped kinds. 
violet veins over 
white border. 
pansy-iolet. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
WM. TELL. Cream white with lilac, a fine com- 
bination. This is a very popular sort due to 
its upright habit of growth and pleasing shades. 
6 petals. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
