Hello, There! 
HIS IS my first catalog and the first year the LAKESIDE IRIS GARDENS have 
been opened to flower lovers of Seattle. 
With a vision of developing a landscape garden of the future, I bought the 
yarden site three years ago. It was a tract of virgin soil covered with timber 
located on the outskirts of Seattle. The snow-capped peaks of the Cascades are 
always in evidence on the Eastern skyline with Mt. Baker to the Northeast and Mt. 
Rainier to the Southeast. 
Visit the garden to see the Dykes Medal Winners and to observe the changes 
from year to year. Not all the varieties listed in my catalog may be seen in the 
display garden this year. They are still growing at Thorpe, Washington, near 
Ellensburg, where I formerly had my gardens. Next year, however, they will all 
be here in Seattle for you to enjoy! 
The garden is located at North 140th and Corliss Avenue, just one block west 
of the Lakeside School for Boys. An additional small plot of Iris 1s located one 
block down the street at 13714 Corliss Avenue, which 1s also my mailing address. 
Drive out Roosevelt and Golf Way to 1st Avenue N.E. The first street beyond 
is Corliss Avenue. Turn right and drive two blocks north to the end of the street 
and the gardens on North 140th. Or—drive out Aurora Avenue on Highway 99 
to North 145th. Turn right onto Ist Avenue N.E. about one mile. On your left 
are the Colonial Brick buildings of the Lakeside School for Boys. The first street 
on your right 1s North 140th. Drive one long block West to the gardens on Corliss 
Avenue. 
May be reached by bus. Inquire at the Bus Terminal Station at Eighth Avenue 
and Stewart Street, for bus service to the Lakeside School for Boys.. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS FOR 
BEARDED IRIS 
ES will thrive in almost any kind of soil that is well drained. 
In heavy soil, we suggest adding a small amount of lime 
or wood ashes and bone-meal for fertilizer. 
Iris are shipped dry, and as soon as received they should 
be planted with the top of the rhizome or thickened root 
just below the surface of the ground. Press the soil firmly 
around the roots. 
Ground should be watered every two weeks until plants 
are well established and growing—do not overdo the water- 
ing, for fear of rot. Bearded Iris are very drought-resistant 
and need very little summer watering. In gardens where 
drainage is poor it is a good plan to plant in raised beds. 
They are also sun lovers and will produce no flowers if 
planted in deep shade. Plant about one foot apart and trans- 
plant when crowded, usually every third year. 

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TERMS 
Cash with order, bank draft, check or money order or 
postal note. 
Orders of $3.00 or more will be postpaid. Orders under 
$3.00, please include 25¢ for postage. No order less than 
$2.00 accepted. 
Iris shipping will begin about July 1, 1948. 
My plants are true to name and guaranteed to reach you 
in good condition. 
Please order early to prevent disappointment. 
Orders are filled in sequence as received. 
Washington residents must add 3 per cent for Sales Tax. 
LAKESIDE IRIS GARDENS 
