
Dutch Irises, continued 
IMPERATOR. Uniform shade of dark purple- 
lilac; of good substance and size. Popular as a 
forcing Iris to bloom after Wedgwood. 
JACOB DE WET. A very early variety of an even 
shade of rich dark blue. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Uniform pure white. Falls 
very broad; very good form and substance. De- 
licious fragrance. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Standards and falls golden 
yellow. Excellent for early forcing. Fragrant. 
Any of the preceding, 
90 cts. for 10, $8. 00 per 100, $75.00 per 1000 

MERTENSIA virginica. See page 32 
CHIONODOXA luciliae. See page 28 
English Irises 
JUNE BLOOMING 
While this Iris differs from the Dutch varieties 
in that it cannot be forced in bloom in a greenhouse, 
it is one of the finest to grow in the garden for deco- 
ration or cutting. It is hardy, easy to grow, and 
seldom, if ever, fails to bloom. 
OUEEN OF THE BLUES. Brilliant deep bright 
ue. 
MONT BLANC. Pure white. 
OTHELLO. Rich dark blue 
TRICOLOR. Bluish lilac and mauve. 
Any of the above, $1.60 for 10, $15.00 per 100, 
$140.00 per 1000 
Iris Species 
IRIS RETICULATA. This lovely fragrant species 
1s an excellent Iris for the garden or rock garden. 
It is best described as a small form of the Dutch 
Bulbous Iris, to which it is related. If planted in 
pepiemiies . may be had in bloom at Christmas- 
time. The blossoms are very fragrant and remind 
one of a bunch of French lilacs. Perfectly hardy 
with reasonable protection. Flowers borne on 
spikes 8 to 10 inches tall, of a deep violet-blue. 
Very easily grown in the house. ° 
$2.50 for 10, $20.00 per 100 
Iris, Wedgwood 
This type of Iris is principally used for greenhouse 
growing and may be had in bloom in late February. 
Standards dark blue; falls beautiful pale blue, with 
yellow blotch. Flowers frequently measure 6 inches 
across, borne on stems 2 feet tall. 
Jumbo Bulbs $1.30 for 10, $12.90 per 100 
Precooled Iris 
We offer several distinct varieties of the above 
Iris in precooled bulbs for early January blooming 
in the greenhouse. 
Lachenalia 
These South African bulbs are known in Europe 
as the Cape Cowslip but the bell-shaped flowers 
look more like Grape Hyacmths than Cowslips. 
They make splendid pot plants and if carefully 
handled after blooming will last for years. 
AUREA. Spikes of beautiful rich yellow. 
$3.00 for 10, $25.00 per 100 
PENDULA SUPERBA. Flowers brilliant coral- 
red, tipped green and purple. Two or three tulip- 
like green leaves. One of the best and earliest, 
excellent for indoor growing. Easily in bloom by 
Christmas. $3.00 for 10, $25.00 per 100 
SNOWDROPS. See page 32 

Leucojum aestivum 
(American) 
Spring Snowflakes 
This pretty bulbous plant is similar to the snow- 
drop, but of larger, stronger, and more attractive 
habit. In rich soil rt grows to a height of 8 inches 
and produces, m Jate April, beautiful large, white 
flowers, tipped with green, that are excellent for 
cutting. When once planted they take care of them- 
selves, and should be in all hardy collections. Also 
do well in pots. 90 cts. for 10, $8.00 per 100 
Lilies for the Greenhouse 
(See page 26) 
Lily-of-the-Valley 
We offer selected, 2-year-old, home-grown pips 
for outdoor pianting. These are not suitable for 
greenhouse forcing. The pips should be planted 
4 inches apart each way, with the top just beneath 
the surface of the soil. 
75 cts. for 10, $1.75 for 25, $6.00 per 100 

COLCHICUM. See page 28 
SCILLA sibirica. See page 32 
