Iris ODDITIES and RARITIES 
lris From the Uttermost Parts of the Earth for Your Iris Wonderland ° 
How true it is that “Distance lends enchantment’. Is there anyone who 
does not secretly wish he might start today on a leisurely trip around the world? 
If you are an Iris lover, we know what you would be looking for. But just in 
case your journey is delayed, we have gathered in for you, from the four corners 
of the earth, those Iris rarities you would see if you were to travel far and wide; 
and we present for your enjoyment 10 lightning-quick magic carpet excursions 
to remote places, and the Iris peculiar to them. These include various floral treas- 
ures not elsewhere available in America. These do not have the huge flowers, 
tall stems and large rhizomes of familiar Tall Bearded Iris. Rather, they are 
sought for their charm and daintiness, their usefulness in flower arrangements 
and corsages, their habit of blooming when flowers are scarce, or their strange 
appearance. In short, they are UNUSUAL. Each year there will be new kinds 
for you. All are shipped only in the fall, but order NOW as the demand always 
exceeds our supply. Cultural directions with all orders. 
Rare Bulbous Iris 
These are suitable for both garden and pot culture. 
* * x BOKHARA IRIS (Iris bucharica) YVE—-15“. Our first flight -by magic 
carpet is to distant Bokhara, a country we find as steeped in mysticism as its 
neighbors Afghanistan and India. The Iris inhabiting that segment of the earth’s 
surface is so utterly unique, yet adorable, it is unlikely you have ever seen one 
that even faintly resembles it. So we include a life-like portraiture. Strangest 
feature of this Iris is that its flowers are borne in the axils of leaves, which look 
for all the world like those of Indian corn. Real standards are minute, and what 
seem to be standards are actually enlarged ivory style crests. Falls deep yellow, 
with ridge down the center. We feel most fortunate in being able to offer this 
hardy novelty to American Iris enthusiasts. 
2 for $1.55; 12 for $7.50; extra large bulbs, $1.00 each 
* FRAGRANT IRIS (Iris reticulata) VE—6’’. Next, a quick jaunt to Turkey 
and Persia, where, in earliest spring, fields of FRAGRANT IRIS perfume 
the air and vie for color brilliance with precious turquoise from the mines. A dozen 
will scent a room with the fragrance of violets. A dazzling red violet. On the 
falls is a golden area surrounded by black, giving a ‘’tiger-skin’’ appearance. 
Of easiest culture. Prized for edgings, rock gardens, for forcing in pots. Plant 
6 in a 4-inch pot in the fall for Christmas bloom. Hardy outdoors with reason- 
able protection. 12 for $1.55; 50 for $5.00; 100 for $8.75 
* * DANFORD IRIS (Iris danfordiae) VE—3’’. Our third stop is in that part 
of Turkey that projects into the Mediterannean, and known as Cilicia. There, in 
the Taurus mountain range occurs one of the darlings of the genus, the hardy 
DANFORD IRIS. Flowers brilliant yellow, formed much like those of BOKHARA 
IRIS, but appearing singly on short stems like |. reticulata, and hence an ideal 
companion for it. Falls quaintly dotted with green. Very distinctively fragrant. 
Try greeting the spring with these. Quite rare. 

BOKHARA IRIS 
3 for $1.55; 12 fer $5.00; 100 for $35.00 
AFRICAN PERPETUAL IRIS (Moraea polystachia) Year-around— 
20’. For this we cross the equator to that most distant of lands, 
South Africa, home of the Moraeas. We call this AFRICAN PER- 
PETUAL IRIS for in reasonably mild climates (or in pots) it can 
be had in bloom for 12 months, by the simple expedient of holding 
part of the bulbs in your refrigerator in a closed jar of the dry rice 
hulls in which we ship them, and planting some every 2 or 3 months. 
Each planting will bloom profusely for several months. Flowers 
graceful, like Iris japonica, but bright lilac, with striking orange 
eye. Order enough for several plantings. You'll be delighted. 
12 for $1.60; 50 for $5.50; 100 for $10.00 
PEACOCK IRIS (Moraea glaucopis) VE-E—12". South Africa 
is also the abode of the PEACOCK IRIS. Name due to the amaz- 
ing resemblance of the flowers to a peacock’s feather. Flowers 
white or blue, with bright peacock eye. Useful for cutting, forcing, 
rock gardens or pots. Flowers rather sparsely. Also known as Iris 
Ppavonia. 12 for $1.60; 50 for $5.50; 100 for $10.00 
The Only Tuberous Iris 
* * SNAKE’S-HEAD IRIS (Hermodactylus tuberosa) E—6’’. Our 
roving instincts now take us to Greece for the most curious mem- 
ber of the diverse Iris family. Certainly you have never seen an 
Iris like this: Instead of standards, 6 erect style crests gleaming in 
mysterious jage-green, daringly poised above velvety falls, black as 
midnight, tipped in deeper green. As strange as they come—but 
hardy, charming, fragrant, small enough for miniature bouquets; 
hence grown by florists for their most exclusive corsages. Why not 
grow your own? Available to us only on imports from abroad. 
12 for $1.75; 50 for $6.00; 100 for $11.00 
Strange Rhizomatous Species 
* * CHRISTMAS IRIS (Iris foetidissima) 24’’. For this cosmo- 
politan species of Europe, Asia, Africa, we can stop anywhere from 
England to Afghanistan. The only Iris with ornamental seedpods 
bursting open exposing brilliant scarlet seeds. Iris fans could wish 
for nothing finer for decorating the Christmas dining table. Flowers 
inconspicuous. Dark evergreen foliage. Best Iris for shady spots; 
yet thrives in sun. Hardy. Also called GLADWIN Iris. 
2 for $1.55; 6 for $4.00 
* THOR (Oncogelia Hybrid) VE—10’’. Next we go to Holland 
where this striking hybrid originated from parents from Palestine 
and Turkestan... Described on page 19. So odd, we also list it here 
so that the many who order our ODDITIES COLLECTIONS will have 
an inexpensive opportunity to sample this seldom-seen Oncogelia 
type of Iris. $1.00; 3 for $2.00; 12 for $7.00; 50 for $20.00 
FRINGED IRIS (Iris japonica) E—16*’. Next let us visit the quaint, 
artistic gardens of China and Japan, where we find their native 
FRINGED IRIS skillfully employed in achieving delightful settings. 
The daintiest, most fairy-like of Iris. Tinted soft lilac, striking. or- 
ange crests, fringed petals. Foliage glossy green. For outdoors in 
mild climates; for frame or pot culture in cold regions. 3 for $1.75 
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The Only True Iris From Corms 
* MORAEA IRIS (Iris sisyrinchium) L—8’’. For the last stop in 
our world-wide tour we hop to Portugal and Morocco, where the 
MORAEA IRIS abounds. Of the 139 known species of true Iris, 
this is the only one listed by Dykes in his monograph, ‘’The 
Genus Iris’’, as growing from solid corms. The only known repre-_ 
sentative of the section Gynandriris. Pretty lilac blue flowers 
marked yellow. Use in pots in cold regions. No other Iris offers 
so much for so little. 25 for $1.55; 100 for $5.00 
ODDITIES COLLECTIONS 
MAGIC CARPET SPECIAL. 3 each of all 10, a $12.45 value for— 
$10.00 
NEW ODDITIES COLLECTION. 3 each of the 6 new ODDITIES, no 
duplication of any you secured in our last year’s ODDITIES COLLEC- 
TION. Includes: BOKHARA, FRAGRANT, DANFORD, SISYRIN- | 
CHIUM, CHRISTMAS IRIS and THOR. A $9.65 value for $7.50 — 

20 Remember, it is the UNUSUAL that attracts attention in your garden. 

