1 THE IRISES 
Growing them from seed is the lowest cost way of getting 
the delightful species or botanical Irises in quantity. Sow 
outside in either late autumn, or early enough in spring so 
that there will be a period of exposure to 
low soil temperatures. Other fine Iris species 
are in the TREASURE CHEST LIST. Actual 
plants of Irises may be put out in spring, 
summer or autumn with equal certainty of 
successful start. 
ARENARIA  (Flavissima) — rkt(1-2)8. In 
early spring bronzed buds open to yellow 
vividness. Illustrated above. Will thrive in 
sunny rock garden or in any hot, dry posi- 
tion. Plants, each 50c; 8 for $1.40. 
AUREA—kt(3)36. Large flowers of purest golden yellow, 
edges frilled. Pkt. 20c. 
BRACTEATA—styt(2)15. Pretty little western species with 
yellow flowers, veined mahogany. Pkt. 20c; 8 pkts. for 50c. 
CHRYSOGRAPHES — kt(2)27. Rare Chinese species with 
flowers of rich blue-violet, pencilled toward fall base with 
irregular golden markings. Pkt. 25c. 

CHRYSOFOR—kt(2)28. Unusual race of beautiful, though 
bizarre, hybrid Irises, Chrysographes crossed on Forresti. 
Colorings range from sulphur and gold to rich bronze, from 
blue-lavender to purple violet, and often there are oddly con- 
trasting pencillings. 10 seeds for 85c. Plants, each 60c. 
CHRYSOPHYLLA—stkt(2)10. Undulate, orchid-like flowers 
of creamy primrose with markings in violet sepia. Pkt. 20c. 
CLARKEI—bkt(2)25. Easy garden species from Himalayan 
foothills. Flowers in shades of blue to 
red-purple, sometimes white-patched 
or netted. Pkt. 20c; 8 pkts. for 50c. 
CRISTATA—stat(2)8. Exquisite blos- 
soms like crumpled silk of palest blue, 
gold-patched, and with snowy fringed 
crest. A delightful low species. Jllus- 
trated opposite. Plants, each 50c; 8 
for $1.40; 10 for $4.20. Also can 
supply CRISTATA ALBA, the lovely white-flowered form, 
at each 65c. 
DELTA BLEND—+yt. Big blossoms, mostly with horizontal 

* standards. Flowers show clearest of blues, then lavender to 
purple, red-violet, lilac, cerise, with pink-tawny and rose 
tones, mahogany, near-reds and fulvous orange. This is a 
rather wonderful Iris group, quite unlike any other. Though 
they come from the Mississippi delta, they yet seem to be 
of fullest winter hardiness in the North. Pkt. 20c. 3 pkts. 
for 50c; 10 pkts. for $1.60. 
DELTA HYB. D. K. WILLIAMSON—This fine Iris is a 
cross of two Delta species. Blossoms of distinctive form: in 
the very richest of velvety blue-violets. Blooms after the 
Giant Hybrids. 28 inches. Each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
DESERTORUM—hbdkt(2)30. Vigorous “‘Spuria’” with flowers 
of cream with blue shading, or all softly blue-suffused. Pkt. 
15¢c. Plants, each 40c. 
DICHOTOMA—*ecbkt(4)50. Vesper Iris. Great, high sprays 
of perfumed flowers late July to early September. Most often 
the blossoms are translucent lavender, but may range from 
creamy white to violet purple, with markings of mahogany, 
buff or copper. Quickest and easiest of Irises from seed. 
Pkt. 15c; 14% oz.; 35c; %4 oz. 60c. Plants, each 35c; 8 for 
$1.10; 10 for $2.90. 
DOUGLASIANA—sty (2)18. Undulate blossoms in rare color 
tones, from creamy flushings, through mauve, lilac, lavender, 
deep blue and violet. Pkt. 15c; 4g oz. 25c. (WHITE VA- 
RIETY, saved separately, pkt. 20c.) a 
DWARF HYBRIDS—kt(1-2)10. Flowers are of full “Ger- 
man” Iris size and form, but come earlier, and plants are 
very much shorter, averaging perhaps 8 inches over all. 
Yellows, blues, smokies, whites, creams, purple, all are there. 
Delightful in the rock garden, or as an edging or border. 
Pkt. 20e; 4% oz. 50c. Plants, mixed only, but good color 
range, 3 for 85c; 10 for $2.45; 25 for $5.50. 
ENSATA—dkt(2)25. Sword Iris. Great fountains of foliage 
set off the many attractive blossoms that may be lilac, pure 
white, or lavender with sharp veinings of violet. The most 
drought-resistant of Irises. Pkt. l5c; % oz. 40c. Plants, 
each 45c; 8 for $1.20; or order as OFFER 114AN9 and 
we will send one plant each of four named varieties of 
Ensata, including the rare white, for $1.50. 
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FOLIOSA—(3)12. Cascades of large, sky blue flowers pour 
from the foliage. Delightful in rock garden, or none better 
for the edging of a pool. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.50. 
FORRESTI—kt(2)25. Called the Yellow Sibirica, but actually 
it is a rare Chinese species with flowers that vary from 
tawny primrose to lemon. Pkt. 25c. Plants, each 55c. 
FULVA—(2)27. Copper Iris. Airy flowers in a tone between 
new Potent bronze. No other Iris like it. A Delta 
beauty. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.20. 
GIANT BEARDED HYBRIDS—tThese are the large-flowered, 
named Irises of our gardens that, once upon a time, were 
called German Irises. We offer seeds saved from a fine 
collection, and seedlings should show 
remarkable range of variable color 
richness; any shade or tone that has 
ever been known in Giant Irises may 
appear among them. Each seedling will 
be technically a new variety, and some 
of them should be worth naming and 
propagating. Pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 45c; %4 oz. 
85c. Plants, fine mixed, 5 for $1.00; 
10 for $1.90; 25 for $4.50; 50 for $8.50. 
GIANT HYBRIDS NAMED SORTS— 
We have a rather large collection of 
the better named sorts of the Giant 
Hybrid or “‘German’’ Irises. Our TREAS- 
URE CHEST OFFER, sent on request, : 
gives descriptions and prices. For 
those who wish to leave the choice of 
varieties to us (and only really good 
kinds will be sent), we make the fol- 
lowing collection offers. OFFER 117AN9 
—One plant each of 10 different kinds, 
with names, for $2.65. OFFER 118AN9 
—One division each of 30 separate 
kinds, each marked with name, for 
$7.60. OFFER 119AN9—One each of 
50 kinds with the names, for $12.40. 
OFFER 121AN9—One each of 114 sepa- 
rate kinds, with their names, for $32.00. 
OFFER 122AN9 —One plant each of 
40 Irises, each one different, and 
named, but supplied without any names 
being marked or given, for $8.00. 
GIGANTICAERULEA—60 inches. Purest blue. In rich, moist 
ground the flowers are of quite spectacular size, stems some- 
times man-high. Delta section. Illustrated next page. Each 
55c; 3 for $¥.50; 10 for $4.50. 
GLADWYN-—styt(2)18. The tawny blue or brown-toned yel- 
low flowers are followed by pods that split to show brilliantly 
scarlet seeds. Sometimes used in winter bouquets, as the 
straw-flowers are. Iris foetidissima. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; 
% oz. 60c; 1 oz. $2.00. Plants, each 50c. 
GRACILEPES— (2) 9. A fairy among Irises, yet gayest of 
beauties. Blossoms that might be of crinkly, skyblue silk, 
orange-touched. Of full hardiness for rock garden or other 
outside planting, yet so dainty and lovely that it is some- 
times grown as a pot plant. Plants, each 60c; 8 for $1.60. 
GRAMINEA—kt(2)10. The pretty, plum-scented Iris. Bric! 
blossoms with blue falls and red-mauve ataedanan Spe 
compact. Pkt. 15¢; % oz. 25c; %4 oz. 45c. Plants, each 45c. 
HOOKERIANA—kt (2) 10. Odd little Iris 
of Kashmir, rather short stems carrying 
flowers that are netted and mottled dark 
purple on a lighter ground. Pkt. 20c. 
INNOMINATA—kt (2) 10. Rare and lovely 
Iris with undulate blossoms that may be 
soft, golden apricot, or again, rosy laven- 
der. Pkt. 25c. 
LAEVIGATA ALBO-PURPUREA — Big, 
white, flattened flowers marked and 
flaked deep blue, near to purple. A 
moisture-lover for pool-edges, streamsides. 
Plants, each 60c. 
LILACINAUREA—Attractive Iris of the 
Delta group with flattened flowers of 
rich lilac, crested golden orange. Each 70c. 
MELLITA—Delight Iris. Very early, very dwarf. Sometimes 
blooms ae in emo Two forms. VARIETY “A”’—Pale 
creamy yellow with mulberry stains. Each 45c; 3 f SVAN 
VARIETY “B”—Violet, suffused mahogany. Each Abe : Har 
$1.15; 10 for $3.40; 25 for $7.50. 

IRIS, 
DICHOTOMA 

