MAKE IRIS THE BASIC FLOWER IN YOUR LATE SPRING GARDEN 

DWARF IRIS 
(Iris pumila). Blooms early 
spring. Low growing, usually 
only 6 in. Clear, rich colors. 
Easy to grow but needs good 
drainage. Plant 12 in. apart 
in groups of three for gay 
touches of color in rock garden 
or border. Hardy. Prepaid. 
91 NC 3859—]1 each of 3 Dwarf 
Iris below. All 3 for....... 80c 
91 NC 3845—YeELLow Dwarr. 
91 NC 3848—Wine-Rep Dwanhr. 
91 NC 3846—B1iue Dwaprr. 
Prices. State Catalog Number. 
Prepaid, 2 for.66c 6 for $1.70 
These highly developed, superb Iris varieties are among recent introductions and are not to be 
compared with the ordinary types. All are easy to grow in all zones. Bloom over a long period. Use 
in the mixed perennial border or as a border by themselves. Plant in large masses for best effect. 
BEARDED IRIS—All 6 (A, B, C, D, E, F) for ZOO 
(Iris). Bloom late spring. Tall growing. Large, stately blooms stand 
erect on strong stalks. Rich color and delicate form make them 
resemble orchids—yet they’re hardy and drought-resistant. Easy 
to grow; increase rapidly. Plant 18-24 in. apart. Combine well 
with Poppies, Columbine and Sweet William. Set a garden spot 
abloom with the six Iris described below. 
91 NC 3861—Collection. Prepaid. All 6 below for........... $2.25 
91 NC 3879—Ormour—American Iris Society Winner. Enor- 
mous flowers of silvery lavender veined violet. Faint rosy 
overglow. One of the largest of the bearded group. 
91 NC 3837—Go.LpEN Majesty. Three-time award winner. 
Brilliant, unfading golden yellow blooms. Rapid propagator. 
91 NC 3883—Cuina Marp. Soft lilac-pink flowers with flush of 
golden bronze—an unusually effective garden touch. 
(0) 91 NC 3838—Rosy Wines. Dykes Medal Winner. Delicate rose- 
pink burnished with light tint of copper. Orange beard. 
91 NC 3831 —Gupbrun. Dykes Medal Winner. Extra-large blooms. 
Heavily textured creamy white petals with orange-gold beard. 
91 NC 3819—Inpran Cuter. Giant flowers. Violet pink standards 
with Carmine falls. Blooms early in the season. 
Prices oF ABOVE 6 BEARDED IRIS 
State Catalog No. Shipped Prepaid. 2 for...90c; 6 for.....$2.50 
KAEMPFERI IRIS 
Bloom late spring and sum- 
mer. Tall growing. Immense 
showy orchid-like blooms in 
gorgeous colors. Velvety tex- 
ture. Grow easily in almost 
any ordinary soil, but do not 
like lime. Plant 18 in. apart. 
Need winter protection in. 
zones 8-9; see Map, Page 73. 
Group of 3 aristocrats below: 
91 NC 3844—1 each of 3 Iris 
below. Prepaid....3 for $1.50 
91 NC 3841—Buiue HERON. 
Pale sky-blue shading to 
attractive, lighter center. Pre- 
paid. Ea.. 60c; 3-for $1.68 
91 NC 3840—Rovat Rose. 
Deep rich purple with con- 
trast of gold throat veinings. 
Prepaid. Ea. 60c; 3 for $1.68 
91 NC 3842— FLAMINGO. 
Exquisite shades of deep 
rose-pink with lighter center. 
Prepaid. Ea. 60c; 3 for $1.68 
PEONIES BRIDGE THE TIME BETWEEN SPRING AND SUMMER 
(Paeonia). Bloom in’ spring. Medium-tall. One of the easiest 
to raise of all flowers. Known to withstand cold as low as 40° 
below zero, Healthy 3-5 eye roots. Field grown for 3 years— 
should bloom second year after planting. All have good cutting 
qualities. Produce 24 to 48 blooms. Peonies grow in almost any 
FAVORITE PEONIES—Garden of 4 (K, L, M,.N) for 2-00 
Peonies in this group are rated 8.5 or more out of a possible 10.0 
by the American Peony Society. Dependable varieties selected 
for vigorous, easy-to-grow characteristics and abundant blooms. 
For huge spring bouquets in a variety of beautiful colors, plant 
this collection of 4 plants described below. 
91 NC 3331—Garden. Prepaid. All 4 plants below for..... $2.85 
soil but prefer rich moist loam. Flower best in full sun but have 
richer, deeper colors in partial shade. Plant 2-3 ft. apart in spring 
or fall. Do not plant near trees or large shrubs. Thrive in all zones, 
but are most beautiful north of zone 2 (see Zone Map, Page 73). 
Shipped Prepaid direct from Nursery at proper planting time. 
CHAMPION PEONIES—Garden of 4 (P, R, T, U) for 4.00 
Every one rated 9.0 or better out of a possible 10.0 by the American 
Peony Society. All are Prizewinners—choice varieties judged on 
fragrance, beauty of form, size, foliage and resistance to disease. 
Each is best in its color class. So many blooms the bush looks like a 
big bouquet. For those who prize huge, faultless blooms worthy of 
display, Wards offer the four Champion Peonies below. 
91 NC 3351—Garden. Prepaid. All 4 bushes below for...... $4.00 
91 NC 3307—Kart ROSENFIELD. 8.8. Brilliant dark crimson. 
Fully double. Tall, free-flowerina. Blooms midseason. 
91 NC 3339—Reineé Hortense. 8.7. Large rose-pink blooms 
(?) 91 NC 3338—Baroness ScHROEDER. 9.0. Large rose type. Flesh- 
white bud bleaches to pure alabaster white after opening. 
Delicate rose fragrance. Late blooming. Prepaid. Each....... 95c 
Fluffy petals delicately flecked with crimson. Midseason. (R) 91 NC 3300—Puiippe Revorre. 9.2. Rated among highest of all 
(m) 91 NC. 3325—Ava.LancuHe. 8.7. Blush-white blooms of waxy 
texture, faint pink center. Fragrant, compact flowers set 
red peonies. Considered one of the deepest crimson red peonies 
by American Peony Soc. Fully double. Prepaid. Ea...... $1.85 
off by handsome green foliage background. Blooms midseason. 91 NC 3303—WaAtTER Faxon. 9.3. Most vivid of all pink peonies. 
Delightfully fragrant flowers—consistent winner at flower 
91 NC 3348—LiLLIAN GummM. 8.8. Deep rose-pink blooms. 
Large ruffled outer petals. Very fragrant. Late midseason. 
Prices of ABOVE 4 FAVORITE PEONIES 
Shipped Prepaid. State Catalog No. Each. .80c; 
ALL 8 PEONIES PICTURED (K, L, M, N, P, R, T, U)—8 for 6.90 
Collection for the Peony fancier, Would cost $7.95 if bought 
individually. One each of 8 varieties (K, L, M, N, P, R, T, U). 
91 NC 3332— Prepaid. Includes all 8 Peonies pictured for. .$ 6.50 
PEONY COLOR GARDEN—3 for 1.50 
Specially priced bargain collection chosen by color. Includes 
1 each Red, White and Pink Peonies. Not labeled. Good 2 to 3 
eye roots. Varieties sell up to 80c each individually. 
91 NC 3314— Prepaid. 1 ea. Red, White and Pink. All 3 for $1.50 
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BPE Se, 
shows for perfection of form. Blooms freely. Prepaid. Each. .. .$1.15 
91 NC 3302—LoneGFELLow. 9.0. Brilliant, fadeless rich crimson 
3 for. .$2.25 
blooms on strong stems. Fine foliage. Delicate fragrance. Ex- 
cellent for cutting. Blooms midseason. Prepaid. Each....... $1.00 
EARLY BLOOMING PEONIES—All 3 for 2.OO 
(Not Pictured). Bloom mid-spring, early in Peony season. Fragrant 
blooms rated 7.5 or more by the American Peony Society. 
91 NC 3313—Prepaid. Includes 1 each of 3 below for....... $2.00 
91 NC 3310—Fetix Crousse. Rose-red, globe shape. 
91 NC 3311—Epu tts Superba. Rose-pink with silvery reflex. Crown 
type bloom with high tufted center. Fine for cutting, 
91 NC 3312—FestTiva Maxima. Ivory white flecked red. 
. Prices OF ABOVE 3 EARLY BLOOMING PEONIES 
State Catalog No. Shipped Prepaid. Each... .75c; 
3 for. . .$2.10 
