Dutch and Spanish ris 
Great Beauty, Yet Fast Growing and 
Inexpensive 
Be prepared for a surprise after you plant some of these for they 
multiply so rapidly that their numbers increase each year and must be 
weeded out from time to time. These blooms bear a striking resem- 
blance to the Orchid and their rich colors are most fascinating, rang- 
ing from pure white through golden yellow to Cornflower-blue, dark 
violet and deep purple. They are excellent for cutting, stand a lot of 
handling and last even longer when put in water. All they ask is a 
sunny spot, fairly well drained and a little protection when the 
weather is extremely cold. We know of no other bulb that is so lovely 
and, at the same time, so low in cost. It is not without reason that in 
England they are known as “The Poor Man’s Orchid.” By all means, 
include some of these lovelies in your order today. 
P.S—For those who are fortunate to have a winter cottage in 
Florida or customers who live in other Gulf Coast territory or perhaps 
in Texas or New Mexico, we recommend planting bulbs in the garden 
during November and December for an abundance of flowers in late 
January, February and March. The variety Wedgewood is particu- 
larly fine for this purpose and NEVER fails to produce remarkable 
results. 
Blue Horizon Six 55c, Doz. 95c, 25 $1.70, 100 $6.50 
Standards steel-blue; falls very dark blue. A very large Iris of robust 
growth, A-1 for cutting and garden use. 
British Queen Six 45c, Doz. 80c, 25 $1.50, 100 $5.00 
Pure white, good form and substance; one of the best and much used 
commercially because of its good keeping qualities. 24 inches tall. 
Cajanus Six 45c, Doz. 80c, 25 $1.50, 100 $5.00 
Standards are golden yellow; falls several shades darker, almost to 
golden orange, very brilliant coloring. 
David Haring Six 75c, Doz. $1.10, 25 $1.80, 100 $7.25 
Fine white with lavender-blue shadings. 
Imperator ~ Six 55c, Doz. 95c, 25 $1.70, 100 $6.50 
Biue standards which are very broad and strong; the falls are soft blue 
with narrow orange stripe. Grows 27 inches tall. One of the best. 
King of the Blues Six 55c, Doz. 90c, 25 $1.65, 100 $6.00 
Standards very dark blue; falls dark blue. A very early Iris of remark- 
able substance; the best medium-priced blue. 22 inches. 
King of the Whites Six 55c, Doz. 90c, 25 $1.65, 100 $6.00 
Fine substantial pure white flowers, good grower and multiplies rapidly; 
fine for cutting and garden use. 
King of the Yellows Six 55c, Doz. 90c, 25 $1.65, 100 $6.00 
Standards and falls soft yellow, very early and exceptionally good for 
forcing. Multiplies well in the garden where it makes a fine show. 
Menelik Six 45c, Doz. 80c, 25 $1.50, 100 $5.00 
Standards pale Cornflower-blue; falls pure white, with very narrow 
orange stripe; excellent cut flower. 24 inches. 
Reconnaissance Six 45c, Doz. 80c, 25 $1.50, 100 $5.00 
A beautiful, deep coppery bronze-colored variety, the best of this color. 
we ‘Ss ae a rare shade in flowers. One of the most artistic of the 
ulbous Iris. 
Thunderbolt Six 45c, Doz. 80c, 25 $1.50, 100 $5.00 
A beautiful variety with large, bronze-colored flowers. This is one of 
the few Iris in this color and according to many the best in this shade. 
Wedgewood Six 55c, Doz. $1.00, 25 $1.75, 100 $6.75 
Standards blue; falls lighter blue; excellent forcer,and makes a bold 
show in the garden as well. 
White Excelsior Six 75c, Doz. $1.30, 25 $2.45, 100 $8.75 
Uniform pure white; falls very broad, very good form and substance; 
very early; the best medium-priced white. 22 inches. 
Yellow Queen Six 65c, Doz. $1.10, 25 $1.80, 100 $7.25 
Standards and falls golden yellow. Thin wiry stems, excellent for forc- 
ing or outside; the best medium-priced yellow. 28 inches. 
Mixed Colors Doz. 75c, 25 $1.35, 100 $4.50 
Here we offer a mixture of about 20 varieties at a very special price 
for cut flower use, The bulbs are all flowering size but are slightly 
smaller than those of the named varieties. Hundreds of blooms can be 
had from these for very little money. 
Dutch and Spanish 
Dris Collection 
100 bulbs in 10 varieties for $6.50 
{ This collection will be made up of 10 distinct varieties of our selec- 
tion, selected from the Varieties offered on page 71. They will be 
labeled and packed separately. Just the thing for the hardy border, 





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New Hybrid ris 
National Velvet : 
Three 90c, Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.50, 100 $20.00 
This new hybrid Iris is one of the outstanding developments in 
this group, Its magnificent flower is of deepest violet-blue with a 
conspicuous golden yellow dot. There is nothing anywhere like it and 
we feel that Iris National Velvet will before very long be grown. by 
the hundreds of thousands. This variety can only be had from Way- 
side Gardens. Give slight protection in very cold sections. 
English Sris 
These magnificent bulbous Irises thrive in any ordinary garden soil but 
prefer a good loam. The earlier the planting, after beginning of September, 
the greater the success; the bulbs should be planted 4 inches deep. The 
varieties contained in our mixture, we have especially selected as being the 
very finest and most distinct in cultivation, and they will be found as 
strikingly beautiful in color as many of the sumptuous Orchids. They flower 
from end of June to beginning of July, thus succeeding the Bearded Flag 
Irises, Early Xiphium and Spanish Irises. As cut flowers they take a first 
place. 
Mont Blanc Six $1:75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.60, 100 $21.00 
Pure white; blooms often two or three on one stem. 
Othello Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.60, 100 $21.00 
Rich dark blue flowers of excellent substance. 
Queen of the Blue Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.60, 100 $21.00 
Pure light blue flowers. A lovely sort for the garden as well as for 
cutting. 
Sir William Mansfield Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.60, 100 $21.00 
Clear purple-blue flowers; exceptionally good for cutting, 
Choice Mixed Shades Six $1.35, Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
A beautiful range of colors including the above as well as several other 
varieties. 
Iris Species 
Danfordiae Six $1.75, Doz. $3.25, 25 $5.75, 100 $22.00 
A beautiful little Iris from Eastern Asia Minor which was unobtainable 
for many years; bright golden flowers resembling in form Iris reticulata, 
produced in early February. Height 3 inches. 
Pavonia (Moraea glaucopis) Six 1.35, Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
Called the Peacock Iris because of a beautifully clear, sky-blue blotch 
in the center of a pure white flower. Iris Pavonia is hardy and a dozen 
or so planted together make a very lovely group when in bloom. They 
multiply quite freely. 
Reticulata (Fragrant Iris) Six 70c, Doz. $1.20; 25 $2.20, 100 $8.00 
This lovely species is one of the treasures of the garden or rock garden. 
It can be described as a small form of the Spanish or Dutch Iris. Its ~ 
main value lies in the fact that it may be forced into bloom in the 
house with the greatest ease. Six or eight bulbs put into a 4- to 5-inch 
pot when received will bloom about Christmas time. The fragrant blos- 
soms remind one of a bunch of fresh Violets. Perfectly hardy with 
reasonable protection. It is one of the loveliest early flowering bulbs for 
the rockery. To show it off well, plant a number of bulbs under the 
white Arabis Alpina; you'll enjoy the results more than we can tell you. 
Tuberosa Six $1.20, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
A rare species, producing charming small green flowers with vivid black 
blotches. An attractive and unusual flower. 
‘Regelia- Cyclus Hybrid Sris 
These remarkable and little known Irises are perfectly hardy to our 
coldest winter weather. They should be allowed to die down after they 
have finished flowering, at which time they require a period of rest. 
This is accomplished by withholding all moisture throughout the entire 
summer. Given this treatment, they flower profusely. Or they may be 
dug up in July and stored in dry peat or dry sand for the summer and 
replanted in October. The best soil is a combination of ordinary gar- 
den soil with a liberal percentage of peat mixed in and some bone meal 
for fertilizer. The extra care given them is very worth while because 
the loveliness of their flowers equals that of Orchids. 
Charon Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
15 inches. A beautiful and distinctive Iris. S. an attractive coffee color, 
shaded reddish brown and bronze; F. bronze, veined brown. 
Flora ; Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
Very early; given an award of merit in Holland. S. soft violet, veined 
rich ruby-red; F. rosy gray, veined deep dark rich mahogany, with a 
deeper mahogany spot at the throat and deep plum styles. 
Hoogiana Each 45c, Doz. $4.50 
30 inches. A native of Turkestan, notable for a wonderful smoothness - 
of texture. Color very soft uniform sky-blue without any markings, 
Luna on Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
20 inches. This is one of the most handsome of this group in the light 
extreme. The white ground predominates and the widely spaced red- 
purpie veins stand out in strong contrast over the entire flower. J 
Susiana Each 70c, Doz. $7.00 
24 inches. Unique in form and color, and equally handsome. Intricate 
veining and speckling of deep dark blackish brown almost completely 
covering a grayish white ground. Nothing surpasses Iris Susiana as a 
most unusual and artistic table decoration which usually creates a mild 
sensation. It is perfectly hardy, increases well. All it asks is a warm, 
sunny dry place in the garden where it will produce its exotic flowers 
from year to year. 

