: Wittman s (eT Aes in Oris 
cA MESSAGE OF THANKS 
Many thanks to my customers who have purchased stock from me last year. Owing to the extreme shortage 
of labor, supplies and poor transportation, there were some delays in my orders. | deeply appreciate and thank 
each individual who was so considerate and co-operative with me. 
OUR NEW LOCATION 
Last year I purchased sufficient land in Clifton where we will grow our entire nursery stock. Our section 
called Richfield, where I have lived and been in business over 30 years, is ideally located, only 15 miles from 
New York City, has the most fertile soil in the entire state, which will enable me to produce superior stock to 
that produced up at Beemersville, and has excellent transportation facilities and favorable labor conditions 
which will assist me in operating my business more efficiently and satisfactorily to our customers’ advantage. 
Our nursery at Beemersville, N. J., which was established by Mr. Wayman, had so many disadvantages, 
such as poor shipping facilities, late springs and early falls due to the altitude, 65 miles from New York City, 
located in isolated dairy country where labor was impossible to be had, to name a few of the many reasons 
for the change. 
SPECIALIZING IN CLIFTON 
Since the purchase of Mr. Wayman’s business, I] have come to the conclusion of specializing in Iris, Hemer- 
ocallis, Poppies and Phlox. I shall also concentrate in hybridizing, making every effort to develop and present 
to our customers newer and improved varieties of the very best quality to add to your collection that will enable 
me to carry a slogan: 
i) ““FOR THOSE WHO PREFER THE BEST” 
In closing, I again wish to thank my customers and may we have the continued pleasure of serving you. 
) E. A. WITTMAN 
Clifton, New Jersey 

FRIENDLY ADVICE 
Directions for planting and caring for Bearded Iris 
an for the connoisseur and garden enthusiast. 
TIME OF PLANTING OF BEARDED IRIS. Bearded Iris can be planted WHITE FLY. Very few sections of this country are troubled with 
any time after July 10th up until the middle of October; however, you white fly; however, you can remedy these flies with a good nicotine 
can plant up until frost, providing you mulch them with some straw spray. 
to prevent them from winter-killing. 
LEAF SPOT. A fungous disease which sometimes develops on Iris 
; , . leaves and causes the ends to turn brown. These spores multiply and 
LOCATION FOR BEARDED IRIS. Bearded Iris will do well in any ea ‘ : : 
part of our country except through the extreme South; however, they spread rapidly during damp weather. To check this fungus, spray with 
: inie-sulph t i i 
can stand 35 degrees below zero without suffering any damage. @ lime sulphur spray. to which add’ little soap) cs, a \spreader 
RHIZOME ROT. This is caused by lack of drainage or too much rain 
TYPE OF SOIL FOR BEARDED IRIS. One of the most important things followed by real warm weather, very seldom turns out to be danger- 
to consider is the type of soil in order to grow Bearded Iris successfully. ous. Rotted parts generally are infested with white maggots. 
They require sweet (alkaline) well drained soil free from roots or any ; 
rotted material. Never use rich soil nor manure. An application of CURE FOR RHIZOME ROT. Scrape away soil, cut away rotted parts, 
lime before planting is very important; if your soil does not drain well, then dust with sulphur or charcoal, expose cleaned rhizomes to direct 
raise your beds 6 to 12 inches above the balance of your ground which sun leaving roots lay for several days so that the roots are thoroughly 
will do wonders for Iris plantings. Bone meal is an excellent fertilizer, dry. Replant rhizomes so that the tops are exposed to the sun at all 
wood ashes may also be used freely. times. 
PLANTING BEARDED IRIS. Bear in mind when planting Bearded IRIS BORER. Develops from a moth which lays its eggs in the fall 
near or on the basal leaves, eggs hatching out in spring. The young 
larvae eat their way through the foliage down towards the rhizomes. 
Early stages can be noticed by bleeding of plants, later leaves become 
stunted. In July or August the larvae will reach maturity, being about 
an inch and a half long, whitish with a pronounced pinkish tinge 
above the spiracles. Pupation takes place in the soil near base of plant 
late summer. The Pupa is shining chestnut-brown in color. 
AFTER FLOWERING OF BEARDED IRIS. Many people write us that IRIS BORER CONTROL 
their Iris have been changing colors. In order to eliminate this dis- % 
appointment, cut your old flower stalks down to the foliage, this will 
eliminate dropping of seeds, will also strengthen your plants. 
Iris to see that they are planted in a sunny spot. Rhizomes must be 
planted to the surface; however, they must be planted firmly, soil 
packed tightly around roots. Plants properly planted will produce 
many more blooms, also it will help to avoid root rot and diseases. 
Keep soil cultivated. 
Important to keep your garden free of any 
rotted foliage or roots. In small gardens many plants can be saved by 
the method of handpicking. A solution of Potassium Permanganate 
(which can be obtained at any drug store) using as much as can be 
held on top of a dime in a gallon of water. Cut foliage of Iris, then 
PESTS AND DISEASES. Snails and slugs are the most common pests dip plant in above solution for twenty minutes. If badly infected dip 
found on Bearded Iris. They can easily be taken care of by keeping again in 48 hours, let rhizomes dry thoroughly before replanting. You 
the dead leaves and trash from around the Iris plants. If still troubled, may also dilute one level teaspoonful in two gallons of water, pouring 
purchase some good snail poison now on the market which will contents over plants and around roots which will help to eliminate 
remedy these pests. further borer conditions. 
é Cash with Order, No C.O.D.’s. All Nursery Stock Shipped from Clifton, New Jersey 
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