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CULTURE OF IRIS 
‘When you receive your shipment, open the package of rhizomes at once to admit air. As 
soon as the rhizomes are received they should be planted. If you are not planting immediately 
ie store in a cool, dry place. Iris are shipped dry in well ventilated containers. 
Iris are planted for best results July through September, In the extreme heat of the 
South portions of the United States, it is more advisable to plant after the summer heat is 
- over when the fall rains start. September is the recommended month for this location. 
A sunny, well drained position in a good sweet garden soil is the ideal location for your 
iris. In deep shade the iris will not flower. No water must stand in your iris beds. Raise your 
bed slightly above the level of your grass paths. 
Place your rhizomes just below the surface of the ground with roots well spread under- 
neath. Never plant your rhizome too deep. Work your soil well to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. 
Then see that your soil has been thoroughly moistened. After it has been properly watered 
and tilled, plant your rhizomes. Then stir the soil shallowly to give a dust mulch. Iris thrive 
with a minimum of fertilizer, Any good new garden soil does not require fertilizing. Clean 
cultivation will eliminate most iris troubles, but cultivate shallowly. Newly set plants need mois- 
ture; water at fairly long intervals in dry weather. 
Iris are one of the easiest perennials to grow. They survive with less care and reward 
you with fine bloom with a minimum of attention. 
Please return any plants that are not satisfactory seve diiataay) 1 We cannot guarantee 
plants after safe delivery. Weather and garden conditions in your garden are beyond our 
- control. 
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CULTURE OF HEMEROCALLIS (Daylilly) 
While Hemerocallis will do equally well in full or partial shade, they like a rather moist 
location. Any ordinary good garden soil will suit them. If some well-rotted stable manure is 
available, this can be used at the time of planting, but if the soil is ordinarily good, it does 
not absolutely require any fertilizer. In the absence of stable manure, and if the soil is lack- 
ing in fertility, a light application of sheep manure with some peat turned into the soil will be 
helpful. The crown of the plant should be ONE TO TWO INCHES UNDER THE GROUND. 
Spread the roots out and plant to a depth of only a couple inches as is shown by the bleach- 
ing on the stems where they were originally planted, thus you will have no trouble whatever 
in getting them to grow and thrive. ‘ 
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CULTURE OF PEONIES 
Peonies will grow in almost any location, but do best when not planted too near large 
trees. However, we find that peonies will not grow and bloom where the ground does not freeze 
during the winter. A good garden soil of loamy texture, where there is drainage, will produce 
satisfactory roots and flowers. In this type of soil, no special preparation is necessary except to 
loosen and break up any lumps. 
You may use any garden fertilizer available or bone meal. Wood ashes containing lime 
and potash have proved very satisfactory. A good handful is a rough measure for the amount 
to be used. Too much rain may cause botrytis, a fungus which causes the stems to wilt and 
turn black. We find that ground limestone is one of the best correctives and this may be used 
freely. or spray with Bordeaux mixture. We use both lime and a spray. The diseased stems 
should be burned. 
The roots should be planted so that the buds or eyes are about 1% inches below the sur- 
face when the ground is settled around them. Too deep planting will result in good foliage 
/ but no blooms. This is usually the cause for lack of blooms. Do not attempt tc replant Peonies 
in soil where they have grown before, and if the same location is desired, the earth should be 
removed and replaced by fresh earth from another part of the garden. When the buds attain 
about an inch in size, they exude a sticky honey which is attractive to ants, but these seldom 
_ do harm and will disappear in a short time. 

