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Iris Dutch « Spanish « English « Rare Species and Varieties 
BRILLIANT ORCHIDS OF THE GARDEN 
These exquisite Iris of brilliant colors and superb cut-flower quali- 
ties have often been referred to as ‘‘the poor man’s Orchid.” Their 
ease of culture and low price has brought indescribable beauty to 
even the tiniest of gardens. 
All three kinds are easily grown outdoors or forced under glass. 
Flowers should be cut while in bud, or just on the verge of opening, 
as they will open well in water and last a great deal longer. In areas 
where there is a great deal of alternate freezing and thawing it is 
very advisable to mulch all plantings in the fall to prevent heaving. 
Few other easily grown flowers will equal the sparkling display 
of these grand Iris. 
Dutch Jris 
This hybrid race was produced by Van Tubergen from hybridize- 
tion work begun in 1892 with Iris xiphium praecox and other species, 
and is rapidly becoming the foremost race of Iris in this country. 
Striking evidence of its popularity as a cut-flower is the beautiful 
\WEDGEWOOD IRIS so commonly used in florist bouquets. In out- 
door gardens they flower two weeks in advance of the Spanish Iris, 
have much broader, larger petals, and are more magnificent in every 
wey. 
Years of experimentation have shown they will survive in colder 
climates if properly mulched and they are rapidly becoming as popular 
in northern and eastern gardens as they are in California and other 
werm sections. 
Set 5 to 6 inches deep in a warm sunny, well drained location; 
provide ample water during the spring growing season, and bake 
thoroughly all summer by withholding all moisture. They are quite 
tolerant of various soils, but prefer rich soils with fair amounts of 
sand and humus. Height 2 to 3 feet. Flowering season, early June. 
All bulbs are top size 8 cm. or over, unless otherwise noted. 
D. HARING. A tall exquisite white, tinged with lilac. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. Fine large deep yellow flowers of brilliant 
quality. An improved Yellow Queen but not as good for forcing. 
IMPERATOR. Broad strong standards of deep blue; falls are a clear 
soft blue. Especially fine for forcing. 
POGGENBEEK. Standards rich irridescent blue; falls azure blue 
daubed with yellow. 7 cm. 
VAN EVERDINGEN. Standards delicious creamy white; falls of 
pale canary and deep yellow. An exceedingly large and handsome 
ower. 
VAN VLIET. A gay bright blue with small orange blotch. Standards 
deep blue. 
WEDGEWOOD. An exquisite combination; rich blue standards 
complemented by falls of soft light blue. Flowers are large and well 
carried on strong stems; usually in bloom two weeks ahead of other 
varieties. Exceptionally fine for forcing and cut flowers. Large selected 
bulbs, 9 to 10 cm. 6 $.70, 12 $1.10, 25 $9.15, 100 $7.50. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Clear refreshing white with a small dainty 
daub of pure yellow. Excellent for forcing. 
YELLOW QUEEN. Brilliant golden-yellow of stately beauty. The 
best yellow Iris for forcing. 7 cm. 
Prices—Unless otherwise noted: 
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DUTCH IRIS NOVELTIES 
ALASKA. An improved Golden Harvest of brilliant orange yellow. 
Strong bulbs 7 cm. 3 $.60, 12 $1.95, 25 $3.70. 
BELLE JAUNE. Fine strong flowers of clear yellow with falls of 
rich orange yellow. Flowers somewhat later than Alaska. Strong 
bulbs 7 cm. 3 $.70, 12 $2.35, 25 $4.40. 
BLUE CHAMPION. The largest blue Iris in cultivation. Flowers are 
truly enormous and borne on very tall stems. Strong bulbs 8 cm. 
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BRONZE QUEEN. Standards of irridescent blue-bronze; falls of 
mellow bronze daubed with orange. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 6 $.65, 
12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
JEANNE D’ARC. Extra large flowers of creamy white, borne regally 
on long stems. Strong bulbs 8 cm. 3 $.80, 12 $2.75, 25 $5.05. 
LEMON QUEEN. Standards citron yellow; falls sulphur yellow. 
Tall stemmed. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 3 $.45, 12 $1.40, 25 $2.65, 100 
$9.65. 
PRINCESS IRENE. Standards sparkling white; falls deep orange. 
An extra fine variety. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 3 $.70, 12 $2.35, 25 $4.40. 
SAXE BLUE. A brilliant clear uniform blue, accented by a bright 
yellow blotch on the broad falls. Large flowered. Strong bulbs. 3 $.50, 
12 $1.60, 25 $3.00, 100 $10.95. 
WHITE PEARL. An elegant variety of flashing white. Flowers some- 
what later than White Excelsior. Strong bulbs 7 cm. 3 $.90, 12 $3.15, 
95 $5.75, 100 $21.95. 
WHITE SUPERIOR. Another fine white of sparkling quality. Ac- 
tually an improved White Excelsior. Strong bulbs 8 cm. 3 $.45, 12 
$1.20, 25 $2.95, 100 $8.25. 
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SAMPLER COLLECTION “T” 
Dutch Iris Novelties 
3 each of all 10 varieties—30 bulbs in all 
Top Size Bulbs—Separately Labeled 
$6.80 value for $5.25 
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Spanish Iris 
(Iris xiphium, |. hispanica) 

Best known of the bulbous Iris. Though being replaced to some 
extent by the Dutch they have a quality of their own that still en- 
dears them to many and in some ways they are more dainty and brighter 
colored. 
Like the Dutch they need plenty of moisture in the Spring and a 
good baking during the summer. Of very satisfactory and easy culture. 
Plant 4 inches deep. Height 18 to 24 inches. Season of bloom, early 
to mid June. 
BRITISH QUEEN. Very fine tall variety of pure white with an 
orange blotch. 
CAJANUS. One of the best. Bright yellow flowers on tall stems. 
el OF THE BLUES. A beautiful soft sky-blue with a small yellow 
otch. 
THUNDERBOLT (GOLDCUP). Boldest of all the Spanish types, 
and one of the finest. Late flowering. Standards violet-bronze, falls 
autumn bronze with yellow. 6 $.65, 12 $1.05, 25 $1.90, 100 $6.90. 
Prices—Unless otherwise noted: 
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100 of any One variety "5... .....3,: <2. 2s 4.15 
250 of any one variety 1. 20.2 oe oe, ee 8.40 
CHOICE SELECTED MIXTURE 
Spanish Iris 
All varieties, including many not listed. 
12 $.90, 25 $1.25, 100 $4.15, 250 $6.90 

