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Iris jurida. A dwarf bearded iris of unknown origin that we consider more interesting 
than beautiful. It forms large clumps of sturdy erect leaves about 8 inches high and 
stiff stems bearing two or three dark mahogany red flowers in June. It thrives in 
full sun in any ordinary garden soil that is not too limy. (Ph. 5-7) 
S0GsBache ou lot ol.20- 
Iris mellita. (Formerly listed as I. rubo-marginata) The smallest of the dwarf bearded 
irises. Tiny, red-edged, sickle-shaped leaves about 3 inches long lying flat on the 
ground and very short stems bearing one large flower of a smokey red-purple color 
in June and again in Fall. A very interesting and elfish looking little plant from Asia 
minor that thrives in a fairly rich acid loam in full sun. (Ph. 5-6) Very rare and a 
slew propagator. SLO0- Hache = Jetor? $2.50. 
Iris minuta. Another extremely dainty Japanese iris that has long been coveted by 
peeple fortunate enough to have it in their garden. The little yellow and brown 
flewers appear in April, on very short stems, scarcely above the ground. The pretty 
clump of very narrow, grass-like leaves about 5 inches high, forms after the flowers 
are gone. This is a very free flowering strain. It requires.a rich acid loam in a 
cheice shaded spot. (Ph. 5-6) SL00F Each. 3 *tor:$2, 50m 12% for? $10.00. 
Iris prismatica. (Prismal Iris) A rather tall, but very graceful Eastern American native 
that is useful for edges of pools and streams and other very moist places. It forms 
very large clumps of long narrow dark green leaves about 15 inches high and 
pretty violet-blue flowers on thin graceful stems about 15 inches high in June. It 
requires a moist or wet acid leafmold or muck soil in full sun. (Ph. 4-5) 
ocr wach tor Wenn lZttors $3250. 
Iris pumila azurea. (Crimean Iris) A fascinating group of very dwarf bearded irises that 
have long been favorites in rock gardening circles. They form large clumps of very 
bread, light bluish-green leaves about 7 inches high and huge flowers scarcely above the 
greund, almost before the leaves appear in early April. This one has very delicate, 
clear azure blue flowers. They succeed in full sun in any ordinary garden soil that 
is not too limy. (Ph. 5-7) S5erkach. ©o for 906, 312 for $3.50. 
*Iris pumila Bride. Identical in habit and soil requirements to the above, but with 
charming white flowers in profusion. There are many white flowered forms under 
different names, but we think this is the best. Sytlact sOromuvuc.- Ia:tOrrss.90. 
*Iris pumila cyanea. A good variety with deep blue flowers. One of the oldest and still 
popular. See I. pumila azurea for description and culture. 
35c Each. 3 for 90c. 12 for $3.50. 
*Iris pumila excelsa. A pretty clear yellow form to complete the series of the choicest 
varieties of th’s pleasing little plant. Same soil and exposure as above. 
35c Bach. 3 "for 90c, “12 "for $3.50. 
SPECIAL IRIS PUMILA COLLECTION 
All Four of These Colorful Varieties Make a Pretty Colony 
Azurea; Bride; Cyanea; Excelsa. 
1 of each (4 plants) 
cy Ten, SE REI EI I OR 0 RS ae a ae re $3.00 

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Iris verna. (Vernal Iris) Another excellent Eastern American dwarf iris. with narrow, 
dark evergreen leaves about 6 inches high and showy blue flowers with deep orange 
markings, carried on 3 inch stems in Early April. This one requires a very acid 
leafmold soil in shade or sun if the soil remains moist. (Ph. Aoty ym 
: S0c Hach... a tor-si.c). 2 tor $5.00. 
* Indicates New Introduction. 
