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Yutech, Cnglish and Spanish Suis 
These exquisite Iris of brilliant colors and superb cut-flower quali- 
ties have often been referred to as ‘the poor man’s Orchid.” Their 
ease of culture and low price has brought indescribable beauty to 
even the tiniest of gardens. 
All three kinds are easily grown outdoors or forced under glass. 
Flowers should be cut while in bud, or just on the verge of opening, 
as they will open well in water and last a great deal longer. In areas 
where there is a great deal of alternate freezing and thawing it is 
very advisable to mulch all plantings in the fall to prevent heaving. 
Few other easily grown fHowers will equal the sparkling display 
of these grand Iris. 
Dutch Iris 
This hybrid race was produced by Van Tubergen from hybridiza- 
tion work begun in 1892 with Iris xiphium praecox and other species, 
and is rapidly becoming the foremost race of Iris in this country. 
Striking evidence of its popularity as a cut-flower is the beautiful 
WEDGEWOOD IRIS so commonly used in florist bouquets. In out- 
door gardens they flower two weeks in advance of the Spanish Iris, 
have much broader, larger petals, and are more magnificent in every 
wey. 
Years of experimentation have shown they will survive in colder 
climates if properly mulched and they are rapidly becoming as popular 
in northern and eastern gardens as they are in California and other 
warm sections. 
Set 5 to 6 inches deep in a warm sunny, well drained location; 
provide ample water during the spring growing season, and bake 
thoroughly all summer by withholding all moisture. They are quite 
tolerant of various soils, but prefer rich soils with fair amounts of 
sand and humus. Height 2 to 3 feet. Flowering season, early June. 
All bulbs are top size 8 cm. or over, unless otherwise noted. 
D. HARING. A tall exquisite white, tinged with lilac. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. Fine large deep yellow flowers of brilliant 
quality. An improved Yellow Queen but not as good for forcing. 
HUCHTENBURG. Standards creamy yellow white; falls clear yellow 
with deep yellow blotch. An enormous flower of regal beauty. 
IMPERATOR. Broad strong standards of deep blue; falls are a clear 
soft blue. Especially fine for forcing. 
POGGENBEEK. Standards rich irridescent blue; falls azure blue 
daubed with yellow. 7 cm. 
REMBRANDT. Standards deep violet-blue; falls blue, flamed with 
orange yellow. One of the very best. 7 cm. 
VAN EVERDINGEN. Standards delicious creamy white; falls of 
pale canary and deep yellow. An exceedingly large and handsome 
flower. 
VAN VLIET. A gay bright blue with stripes of rich orange. 7 cm. 
WEDGEWOOD. An exduisite combination; rich blue standards 
complemented by falls of soft light blue. Flowers are large and well 
carried on strong stems; usually in bloom two weeks ahead of other 
varieties. Exceptionally fine for forcing and cut flowers. Largest 
selected bulbs 10 cm. and up. 6 $.70, 12 $1.10, 25 $2.15, 100 
$7.50. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Clear refreshing white with a small dainty 
daub of pure yellow. Excellent for forcing. 7 cm. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Brilliant golden-yellow of stately beauty. The 
best yellow Iris for forcing. 7cm. 
6 of any one variety $.55, 12 $.85, 25 $1.45, 100 $5.25 
(Except where otherwise noted) 
CHOICE MIXTURE. All varieties. 12 $.85, 25 $1.45, 100 $5.95. 
SPECIAL CUT-FLOWER COLLECTION, F. Bulbs are one size 
smaller than above, but all strong flowering size. Great quantities of 
beautiful blooms for cutting may be had from these at low cost. 
Mixture of all varieties. 50 $2.20, 100 $3.90. 
Dutch Iris Novelties 
ALASKA. An improved Golde Harvest of brilliant orange yellow. 
Strong bulbs 7 cm. 3 $.70, 12 $2.35, 95 $4.35. 
BELLE JAUNE. Fine strong flowers of clear yellow with falls of 
rich orange yellow. Flowers somewhat later than Alaska. Strong 
bulbs 7 cm. 3 $.80, 12 $2.85, 25 $5.95. 
BLUE CHAMPION. The largest blue Iris in cultivation. Flowers are 
truly enormous and borne on very tall stems. Strong bulbs 8 cm. 
3 $1.20, 12 $4.50, 12 $8.15. 
BRONZE QUEEN. Standards of irridescent blue-bronze; falls of 
mellow bronze daubed with orange. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 6 $.55, 
12 $.95, 25 $1.80, 100 $6.25. 
JEANNE D'ARC. Extra large flowers of creamy white, borne regally 
on long stems. Strong bulbs 8 cm. 3 $1.00, 12 $3.60, 25 $6.50. 
LEMON QUEEN. Standards citron yellow; falls sulphur yellow. 
Tall stemmed. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 3 $.70, 12 $2.35, 25 $4.35, 100 
$16.25. 
MARCONI. A fine white. Standards are tinged with soft lilac, 
while the falls are touched with a large daub of orange. Strong bulbs 
7 cm. 3 $.60, 12 $2.00, 25 $3.70, 100 $13.75. 
PRINCESS IRENE. Standards sparkling white; falls deep orange. 
An extra fine variety. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 3 $1.00, 12 $3.60, 25 
$6.50. 
SAXE BLUE. A brilliant clear uniform blue, accented by a bright 
yellow blotch on the broad falls. Large flowered. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 
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WHITE PEARL. An elegant variety of flashing white. Flowers some- 
what later than White Excelsior. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 3 $1.00, 12 
$3.60, 25 $6.50. 
WHITE SUPERIOR. Another fine white of sparkling quality. Ac- 
tually an improved White Excelsior. Strong bulbs 8 cm. 6 $.55, 
12 $.95, 25 $1.80, 100 $6.25. 
SAMPLER COLLECTION OF DUTCH NOVELTIES. 3 each of 
11 varieties—33 bulbs. (Value $8.20). $6.90. 
English Iris 
(Iris xiphioides, |. anglica) 
Extremely handsome flowers resembling miniature Jap Iris in color 
and markings. Petals are much wider and larger than those of the 
Spanish Iris. Height 10 to 14 inches. Season late June. 
Plant 4 to 5 inches deep in heavy rich soil with plenty of humus. 
They prefer a moist situation and will tolerate more moisture in sum- 
mer than either the Dutch or the Spanish. 
ALMONA. Large flowers with standards of pale violet, and falls 
of soft light blue. One of the finest. 
DELFT'S BLUE. Standards rich dark blue, falls pale blue variegated. 
DUKE OF CLARENCE. Dainty blue, variegated with dark blue. 
EMPEROR. A brilliant deep blue with darker blue flakings. Large 
striking flowers borne on stately stems. Early. 
IDEAL. Irridescent mauve-heliotrope. Late. 
eae sus A very distinctive white with gay carmine-rose 
akes. 
MIRABEAU. An extra tall stately variety of deep purple flaked 
with deeper purple. Falls are very broad. 
MONTBLANC. A sparkling white of great beauty. The very best 
in this color. 
PRINCE ALBERT. An exquisite shade of delicate silvery-blue. 
QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Large flowers of beautiful pure blue. 
RUBY. Purple with a reddish sheen, accented with a striking white 
eye. A very fine large flowered variety. 
6 of any one variety $.95, 12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00 
CHOICE MIXTURE. All varieties. 12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $11.00. 
Spanish Iris 
(Iris xiphium, I. hispanica) 
Best known of the bulbous Iris. Though being replaced to some 
extent by the Dutch they have a quality of their own that still en- 
desis hen to many and in some ways they are more dainty and brighter 
colored. 
Like the Dutch they need plenty of moisture in the Spring and a 
good baking during the summer. Of very satisfactory and easy culture. 
Plant 4 inches deep. Height 18 to 24 inches. Season of bloom, early 
to mid June. 
BRITISH QUEEN. Very fine tall variety of pure white with an 
orange blotch. 
CAJANUS. One of the best. Bright yellow flowers on tall stems. 
EXCELSIOR. Irridescent ultramarine blue with a yellow blotch. 
ese) OF THE BLUES. A beautiful soft sky-blue with a small yellow 
otch. 
MOUCHE d’OR. Brilliant golden yellow. A very fine late variety. 
PRINCE HENRY. Standards of purple autumn brown; falls bronzy 
with large golden-yellow blotch. 
