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LARGE FLOWERED BEARDED IRIS 
Tris are always among the most popular of ‘our spring garden flowers and probably no. other 
plant will provide such a gorgeous display with so little attention. All of the following varieties 
produce very large flowers and, while they are new to most gardens, they have been grown long ‘ 
enough to be sold now at popular prices. ‘ < x Salt 
APRICOT. 36 inches. Large flowers, solidly-colored clear olden Apricot, slightly r 7 
50c each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. he : ees = 
BLACK DOUGLAS. 38 inches. The best of the near-black tones. Huge velvety blooms of deep, 
blackish, pansy-violet. Outstanding. 40c¢ each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
BLUE VELVET. 46 inches. The intense, deep blue flowers appear to have been cut out of velvet. 
40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. “tf 
BUECHLEY GIANT. 48 inches. One of the world’s largest and finest Iris. The gigantic blooms 
are much larger than those seen in most gardens. The color is a clear sparkling blue. 40c¢ each; 
3 for $1.10, postpaid. : 
CITY OF LINCOLN. 40 inches. The finest of all ‘“variegatas.” Large blooms, with ‘clear golden- 
yellow stands and fiery-red falls. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.90, postpaid. Ss 
COPPER LUSTRE. 42 inches. Extra large flowers of iridescent copper with the brilliance of a 
new penny. A Dykes Medal winner and one of the finest. 50c¢ each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. - 
DYMIA. 38 inches. An exceedingly large flower of deep, rich purple. 35c each; 3 for 95c._ 
ELMOHR. 36 inches. One of the largest Iris of all times with huge ruffled blooms of a reddish 
mulberry color. Introduced in 1942, won the Dykes Medal in 1945 and has reached the greatest 
popularity of any Iris in so short a time. $2.00 each; 3 for $5.90, postpaid. p 
GREAT LAKES. 48 inches. Another Dykes Medal winner, with large clear Blue flowers. Truly 
outstanding. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.40, postpaid. at 
GUDRUN. 36 inches. An enormous, heavy petalled creamy-white, with a brilliant erangée beard. 
One of the very finest and a consistent prize winner. 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
HAPPY DAYS. 40 inches. It is certainly well named for it is a “Happy Day” when you first see 
it in bloom. Medium light yellow and one of the best in this shade. 40c each; 3 for $1.10, postpaid. 
INDIAN CHIEF. 36 inches. The falls are a deep, velvety, blood-red with lighter stands. <A yery 
fine Iris. 35c each; 3 for 95c, postpaid. : oH 
MING YELLOW. 40 inches. The largest and finest: yellow Iris we have. The texture of the huge 
flowers will remind you of a piece of flawless velvet. A constant prize winner. $1.00 each; 3 for 
$2.90, postpaid. x ; 
MISSOURI. 40 inches. Large, clear Blue flowers. Won the Dykes Medal in 1937. 50c each; 3 for $1.40, postpaid. 

Iris Ming Yellow 
RAINBOW MIXED R ORANGE FLAME. 36 inches. Golden-orange stands and copper-red falls, A large, outstanding variety. $1.00 each; 
I IS 3 for $2.90, postpaid. P vs 
A fine assortment of Bearded or German Iris ORMOHR. 40 inches. One of the largest of all Iris. The color is a pale Lilac, with a silvery cast. Produces 
containing a most wonderful variety of showy many huge flowers on heavy branching stems, 75c¢ each; 3 for $2.15, postpaid. Ki 
colors. 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.80; 25 for $3.00, PINK SATIN. 36 inches. Very large flower of clear Lilac-pink. 40c each; 3 for ${.10, postpaid. a 
postpaid. 
SNOW KING. 36 inches. One of the largest and finest pure Whites we have found. Enormous flowers of heavy 
substance and long keeping qualities, 70c each; 3 for $2.00, postpaid, 

THE RED DOUGLAS. 40 inches. One of the most unusual and outstanding Iris we have ever found. The huge 
flowers are a deep, rosy-wine Red, with the appearance of a piece of richest velvet. It is without question the reddest 
Iris we know of and just a few years ago sold for $6.00 to $8.00 each, We have a limited supply at $1.00 each; 
3 for $2.90, postpaid. : i 
DWARF APRIL FLOWERING IRIS ~ ~ 
The first buds open up in late March or early April and stay in bloom until well into May. The plants are 
so completely covered with flowers on 6 to 10 inch stems that you can scareely see foliage. % 
FLORIDA. Bright golden yellow. SOUND MONEY. Deep, rich yellow. Flowers twice a _ 
SAMBO. Rich deep purple. year, spring and fall. = 
SNOWCAP. Creamy white. 
PRICES: Your choice of the above four varieties of | Dwarf Tris 35c¢ each or all- four for $1.25, postpaid. 
FALL BLOOMING IRIS 
Blossom early, when the Dwarf Iris are in full flower, and produce another crop of flowers in September 
and October, even continuing on into November unless cut down by heavy frosts. They grow 18 to 24 in. high. 
FROST QUEEN. Glistening white, with yellow beard. SANGREAL. Clear, golden yellow. 
OCTOBER BLAZE. Dark, reddish-purple. ULTRA. Ultramarine blue. 
PANSY PURPLE. Rich deep purple. 
PRICES: Your choice of above five fall-blooming Iris at 35c each or all five for $1.50, postpaid. 
VESPER IRIS 
6,450 blooms from 2 
plants 

The beautiful filigree of graceful branches 
of the Vesper Iris is studded with from one 
to two hundred jewel-like flowers, truly a 
mammoth bouquet. The delicately colored 
blossoms, which at a little distance resem- 
JAPANESE IRIS ble somewhat a multitude of gorgeous’ but- 
terflies at rest, with motionless outstretched 
Largest and richest colors of all Iris. Blossoms ings, vary in color, including such hues as 
6 to 10 inches across and 3 to 4 blossoms on @ go} translucent lavender, with markings of 
stem. Begin blooming after other Iris are gone mahogany, copper, lemon, orange brown or 
and continue 5 to 6 weeks. Fine for cutting. Ideal  tyrjan all in the same flower. 
for moist, sunny locations. If planted in dry loca- “Well established clumps have produced 
tion, water freely when buds are forming. from a few hundred to over 6,000 blooms in 
Choice mixture of colors ranging from white 4 single season. Mrs. T. W. Barnes, Okla- 
through varying shades of purple, violet, blue and homa, reports 6,450 blooms from 2 Vesper 
red with delicate veinings of cream, white, yellow, yj. plants one year after planting—60 to 
etc. Mixture of colors only, 50c each; 3 for $1.40; 995 plooms per day from July 17 to August 
12 for $5.00, postpaid. 29. 

Japanese Iris 
Don’t fail to include some Vesper Iris 
plants in your next order. You will be de- 
lighted. Blooming size plants, 3 for 50c; 
12 for $1.90, postpaid. Vesper Iris _ 

Burgess Seed & Plant Co. 
GALESBURG, MICHIGAN 

