DI, is Caempf EY. if RAINBOW IRIS 
The ancient poets called their Iris, Ground Rainbows; also Children 
of the Gods. A promise from them that beauty on earth would ever be. 
The finest of all their varieties is the Kaempferi which we offer you in 
a wide choice of colors. Not the least of their fine points is the grace- 
ful foliage. A thing of beauty after the blooms are past. 
Planted in a mass, or as a border, they are ideal. A few edging a 
reflecting pool or stream, is something to remember. No matter how 
fine your Iris collection may be, not to have these is to deprive yourself 
of something that will make it complete. 
CULTURE. Late plantings should be protected by a light covering 
of straw or leaves after the ground is permanently frozen to prevent 
roots from being heaved out of the ground by frost. Plant in spring 
or September and October. Avoid all lime. 
Blue Bird Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Beautifully formed flower; rich uniform biue. 
Catherine Perry Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Double. Blue, overlaid with rich purple glow; high tufts in center. 
Columbia Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Double. Blue with pure white veins, yellow center; a striking variety. 
Dominator Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Single. Rich tndigo-blue with narrow white stripes and lighter center. 
One of the finest and richest colors. 
Doris Childs Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Double flowers pearly white, deeply veined rosy plum. Center petals 
deep plum with white edges. Very striking variety. 
Eleanor Parry Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Double. Claret-purple, flaming and blue as flower ages. 
Fascination Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Double. Mauve-pink, lightly veined white. Beautiful variety. 
Gold Bound Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
A fine double, pure white; cream glow at the gold-banded center. 
Koko-No-Iro Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Six larae, royal purple petals, with a yellow center, radiating into lines. 
La Favorite Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Large, fine; white freely veined blue, and a rich purple center. 
La Tosca Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Immense, double white flowers with pale shadings. A very beautiful, 
strong growing variety. One of the choicest in this collection. 
Lavender Giant Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Huge single flowers of glistening lavender-blue. Extremely free flower- 
ing; stems strong and tall. 
Mahogany Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Large, double flowers; the latest to bloom. Purple-mahogany-red. 
Mount Hood Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Double. Light blue shaded darker, bright orange center. 
Purple and Gold Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Double. Rich violet-purple with white petaloids, tipped violet. Conspicu- 
ous golden throat with bluish white rays. 
Queen of the Blues Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Pale Delft-blue veined white. Six petals, handsome flower. 
Rose Anna Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Huge double flowers; light mauve, deeply and heavily veined with pur- 
ple. Stigmas short, yellow center, quite brilliant and clearly defined. 
Red Riding Hood Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
A tine single amaranth, veined and suffused white. A color combina- 
tion hard to find. 
Shadow Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Singie. Self color, reddish purple. Very large fine blossoms that are 
brilliant and outstanding. 
Templeton Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Double. Reddish violet mottled and marbled with white; of exceedingly 
fine form. 
T. S. Ware Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
Double. Reddish violet flowers of large size, beautiful white center. 
Toro-Odori Each 60c, Three $1.75, Doz. $5.00 
(Dancing Tiger.) Double. Vinous purple, speckled and slashed gray. 
Unique kind giving excellent contrast if planted with the self-colored 
varieties. 
White Swan Each 75c, Three $2.00, Doz. $6.00 
Pure white, single, very free and tall. 
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IRIS KAEMPFERI RAINBOW COLLECTION 
of Beautiful Colors 
Few plants are as easily grown or provide as beautiful a display of 
flowers early in summer. Both form of flower as well as the coloring is 
charming, while the foliage is always graceful and ornamental. The 
collection offered is made up from some of the choicest varieties grown. 
Distinct Color Collection of 6 plants, each one labeled, for $3.00 

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Tris Cristata 
IRIS SPECIES 
A very interesting sort here listed and described; is splendid for natur- 
alizing and in a large, permanent planting. 
*Cristata Three $1.50, Doz. $4.75, 100 $25.00 
(Evansia.) A dainty native creeping species, only 3 inches in height; 
flowers rich amethyst-blue in May; a gem for a shady spot in the rock 
garden or an excellent ground cover under trees where it will form a 
solid carpet covered with flowers which are very lovely to behold. 
LATHYRUS. (See Vines, page 157.) 
LAVANDULA - Lavender 
An old-fashioned, fragrant, shrubby perennial, which has been grown 
for centuries in almost every garden. It has hoary leaves and bears its 
lavender-colored flowers on erect spikes in July and August. There are 
several varieties of it, the two best for this country are named below. 
Its fragrant flowers are highly valued for drying and the use in nose- 
gays or potpourri. 
Culture. Prefers a dry, medium soil and a warm position. The best time 
to plant is in spring; fall planting is all right if plants can be well pro- 
tected. Cut back moderately in March or April. 
Vera Each 65c, Three $1.65, Doz. $5.25, 100 $25.00 
This is the true Sweet Lavender; grows about 18 inches high; delightfully 
fragrant blue flowers in July and August, which may be dried and used 
in bureau drawers for their delightful fragrance. 
Vera Rosea Each 70c, Three $1.90, Doz. $5.50 
Everyone knows the old-fashioned blue-flowered favorite. There are few 
plants which are so universally liked. It has a very formal habit of 
growth, the same fragrant silvery gray foliage but its blooms are rose- 
pink, blending delicately with other flowers. An excellent plant for 
dwarf hedges around flower beds. 
Iris Sibirica, Caesar's Brother 

