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Iris Siberica 
In keeping with the trend toward improvement of difficult landscape locations by the adaption of easily accomplished 
naturalizations, the Iris Siberica is gaining popularity by leaps and bounds. 
ingly never discouraged no matter the problem the planter poses to it. 
The Siberian Iris is a rugged individual, seem- 
Remembering that the Siberian Iris clumps 
quickly, that they are literally a stately mass of flowers when in bloom and that their forest-green foliage is a most appeal- 
ing shade without flowers, you will have an endless round of utility for the assortment below. 
When you want rugged brilliance, plant them on their own merit. 
Siberian. 
KINGFISHER BLUE. Grows to a height of 54 
inches. A fine, large bright blue on four and 
one-half stems. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
LADY NORTHCLIFFE. A 
deep-bright violet, with a beautifully veined 
white throat. Height 38 inches. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
PEGGY PERRY. Ruffled rich violet-blue, with a 
white center. An early flowering sort. Grows 
to a height of 32 inches. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
PETER PAN. In our nurseries this variety is a 
robust grower, producing light blue ruffled 
flowers of a very desirable shade on exceptionally 
strong stems. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
stylish-looking rich 


Iris Germanica 
PSEUDACORUS ROYAL YELLOW (Species). Wrongly 
placed in the Siberian list, but a perfect com- 
plement to the work that is done with them 
so we show it here. Royal yellow is the most 
rugged of all Iris, in characteristics and appear- 
ance, will grow anywhere, wet or dry, shade or 
sun, sand or clay. Rich yellow flowers rise 
36 to 48 inches; the color is it’s own, not pre- 
sent in either Siberian or Kaempferis. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
SNOW QUEEN. An exquisite hardy Iris, the 
flowers are snow white, large and well formed, 
produced in great abundance. Foliage light and 
graceful. Suitable for flower border or water- 
side. Height 3 feet. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
When in doubt, plant a 
SIBERICA. The flowers resemble the Spanish 
and English Iris. These make a bright show 
in the garden and are excellent for cutting. 
They can be cut when in bud and will fully 
develop in water. In bloom from the latter 
part of May until the end of June. Flowers 
are purplish blue; plants are 3 feet high. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
THELMA PERRY. Considered an improved Perry’s 
Blue. It is a lighter tone, a soft China blue 
with a beautiful white throat. 
formed rival 
size. 
The large, finely 
flowers even Kingfisher Blue in 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00 


The Standard nursery list of varieties has been modernized, kept practical, and the results of the work is in the list 
below. 
All of these are beauties, separate and distinct in their appeal. 
A combination of growers opinion has been 
tabulated over the past five years to arrive at the (1) economy at purchas (2) outstanding appearance (3) ease of resale. In 
bloom, they are a dazzling picture; the sensational exhibition results in sales limited only by the quantity that you have. 
BLACK MAGIC. Intense, deep blue violet flowers, 
very striking, the best we have seen — _ our 
favorite of the «many varieties in the plant 
family. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BLACK WINGS. Forty inches tall, it is unlike 
any other German Iris. A lustrous, exotic, near 
black, it.is really different and every list should 
have it. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
BLUE TRIUMPH. Forty inches tall, a master- 
piece in soft blue, it is an exceptionally rugged 
grower. The satin shade of blue gives it an 
aqua-marine brilliance without a harsh note. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
CALIFORNIA GOLD. Thirty-six inches tall. Out 
of all the yellows judged, this is the best. The 
color is deep and unmistakably yellow — no 
cream. Superb it is and leads the list. 
Per 10, $2.50; Per 100, $20.00 
DON JUAN. Forty inches, a gigantic rich red 
toned beauty. It grows with a vigor that is 
not compromised by any condition. It is one 
of the few that will prosper in a too wet location. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
ETHELWYNN DUNBAR. Thirty-eight inches. This 
is a clear separation of the Orchid Pink tones 
that are sought in the family. Many are deeper, 
many are lighter, but this ih the color direct, 
not an unpleasing high light in it. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
HAPPY DAYS. This one carries the largest 
bloom that we have ever seen in German Iris — 
a good clear yellow, it is an exhibition piece 
that will dominate any group planting. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
JEAN CAYEUX. Thirty-six inches, a dainty 
cinnamon brown. It’s distinctive place in attested 
to by the fact that it was a winner of a dis- 
criminating Dykes award. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
LADY BYNG. A clear pale lavender self, slightly 
suffused in reticulated rose, producing a misty 
pink. effect; flowers are of good form. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.00 
OCTOBER BLAZE. A _ large red-purple fall 
bloomer. This one has the sharpest definition 
of colors, striking as a bold painting. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
PLUIE D’OR. A medium cream yellow to com- 
plement the two noted above. Standard and 
always popular, it will be awhile before it is 
overtaken. ; 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
RAMESES. 
high center. 
is really fine. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
Tourmaline Pink and a soft yellow 
This was a medal winner, too, and 
SEPTEMBER SKIES. A clear purple self of rich 
coloring. It’s name is reminiscent of the hard 
coloring in a cold fall sky. Dependable fall 
flowering variety. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 
ZADA. This is the practical white selection. 
Color is pure, only occasional yellow marks in 
the beard. A large flower of good form on well 
branched stalks, vigorous and free flowering. 
Per 10, $1.75; Per 100, $12.50 


LIATRIS 
BLAZING STAR OR GAYFEATHER 
SEPTEMBER GLORY. Late flowering type noted 
for its outstanding beauty. The purple flowers 
are produced on extra long spikes during late 
August and September. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
PYCNOSTACHYA. Does well in any kind of 
soil, poor or rich, moist or dry, producing richly 
colored purple flowers on stout stalks. First 
rate cut flowers. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
LAVENDULA 
LAVENDER 
SPICA MUNSTEAD. Dwarf variety, compact 
habit, blue flowers. 
Pots — Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
VERA. The true Sweet Lavender, growing 18 
inches high, wonderfully fragrant, blue flowers 
blooming July and August. 
Per 10, $2.25; Per 100, $18.00 
OFFICIANALIS ROSEA. Mi-lady’s lavender in a 
true pink shade. It is possessed of the same 
delightfully exotic fragrance that is so dominant 
in those above. 
Per 10, $3.00; Per 100, $25.00 
LUPINUS 
The Lupines produce beautiful long spikes of pea- 
shaped flowers about a foot long on stems three 
feet high. Very attractive garden or cut flower. 
POLYPHYLLUS, Blue; Rose; White; Salmon; Car- 
mine. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
NEW RUSSELL LUPINES. Russell’s Lupines bear 
enormous, well-rounded, long, symmetrical flower- 
spikes, often 3 ft. or more in length, each spik 
a mass of gorgeous color. The colors include 
shades never before seen in Lupines. 
Per 10, $2.00; Per 100, $15.00 
