Iris 
Dutch Iris, the Louisiana native species and a few others are the principal types 
of Iris that we grow successfully in Florida. The so-called German and Japanese 
Iris that are the stand-by of gardens in other parts of the country do not perform 
satisfactorily in the sub-tropics with us. Even the Spurias do not seem to be at 
home. ° 
The Dutch Iris, which are hybrids of Western Mediterranean species, with true 
bulbs like Narcissus, not rhizomes, are a showy, flower in the Deep Southern winter 
and spring gardens, and are coming into popularity in other parts of the country, 
being hardy with some protection well up into the temperate zone. In the green- 
house they are a favored florist flower in the North, being grown by the mililons for 
winter and spring cut blooms. 
Dutch Iris include the ‘‘Wedgewood”’ variety, a large light blue bulbous type 
derived from |. tingitana, a species from Algeria. We offer choice bulbs for out- 
door planting in the Lower South and under glass farther North. The bulbs are 8-9 
cm. circumference, and can be planted several in a pot or 30 to a 14x20 flat. Water 
sparingly, and give as much light as possible after the bulbs are well growing. Use a 
stiff, fertile, friable soil, with considerable sand and good drainage. A freeze will 
injure the buds if showing color at that time, but otherwise they will stand light 
frosts readily. 
We also offer the Yellow Queen variety and recommend it. 
Iris stylosa is another interesting Mediterranean species, making fans of low 
foliage, and blooming in mid-winter. We have the lilac-blue type, a lovely thing, 
suitable for pots or a choice spot in the pool-side planting in part shade. The 
flowers are on short stems, 6 to 8 inches, and last several days. It is a rhizomatous 
iris. 
Prices: Dutch Iris, Wedgewood, $1.00 per doz. 
Yellow Queen 75c per doz. 
Iris Stylosa, winter blooming, 50c each 
Iris Pseudacorus, European yellow water-iris, 5Oc each. 

HAEMANTHUS 
MULTIFLORUS DUTCH IRIS ’ IRIS STYLOSA : 
“Blood Lily” bulbous type winter-blooming species 
