Inexpensive, Easy-to-Grow, Orchid-like Blooms 
They’ll Give You So Much for So Little in Cost 
DUTCH IRIS 
Often called the ‘“Poor Man’s Orchid”’ because of their beautiful orchid-like blooms. 
They are easily grown in the garden, for they are hardy and come back year after year. 
They bloom during May and June and their average height is 18 to 24 inches. Bulbous 
Iris are much more effective when planted in groups; they prefer well-drained, sunny 
locations. Plant the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches apart. Must be planted 
in the fall only. 
6 of any of the following varieties for '75c; 12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50 
Blue Horizon. Sky-blue. White Excelsior. Large pure white. 
C. Van Viiet. Violet-blue, orange Ine on Yellow Queen. Pure yellow. 
falls. Mixed. All colors. 6 for 65c; 12 for $1.10; 
Imperator. Large dark blue. 25 for $2.00; $6.75 per 100. 
Wedgwood. Light blue. Recommended 
for forcing and makes a grand show in 
the garden. 

ENGLISH IRIS (less than 1, natural size) 
Four lovely colors, each variety labeled and packed separately: 
Blue Horizon. Light blue. White Excelsior. White. 
Imperator. Dark blue. Yellow Queen. Yellow. 
OFFER No. 5F-70: 24 bulbs, 6 each of the above 4 varieties, $2.50. 
OFFER No. 5F-70A: 48 bulbs, 12 of each, $4.50. 
EXCITING NOVELTY HYBRID IRIS 
C. G. van Wieringen. Uniform deep golden yellow; massive falls and standards. Grows 
30 inches tall. 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
Golden Lion. A ruffled, golden yellow Spanish Iris. Very late flowering and beautifully 
proportioned; valuable for cutting. 3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.25; 25 for $6.00. 
National Velvet. A new hybrid Iris of a deep, rich velvety violet-purple. Resembles the 
Dutch Iris in all respects except color. 3 for 85c; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.85; 25 for $5.00. 
Violet Queen. Both standards and falls are of a rich yet soft violet or lilac. Very large 
flower of fine proportions, ideal for cutting. 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
White Superior. A pure white Iris. 6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25. 
SPECIAL NOVELTY COLLECTION: 
OFFER No. 5F-71: 15 bulbs, 3 each of above 5 varieties, $2.95. 
OFFER No. 5F-71A: 30 bulbs, 6 of each, $5.25 
ENGLISH IRIS (Anglica) 
Similar in form to Dutch and Spanish, but somewhat larger and a little later. They 
are excellent for cut flowers. They grow 18 to 24 inches tall and bloom in May and June. 
A heavy, moist soil sutts them best. 
Mixed. All colors. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; 25 for $2.75; $9.50 per 100. 
LITTLE IRIS SPECIES 
Danfordiae. A beautiful little Iris from eastern Asia Minor. Bright golden flowers 
resembling in form Jris reticulata, produced in early February. Height 3 inches. 
6 for $1.75; 12 for $3.25. 
Reticulata. A small form of the Spanish or Dutch Iris. One of the treasures of the 
perennial or rock garden; may also 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 blossoms remind one of a bunch of fresh violets. Per- 
fectly hardy with reasonable protection. 6 for 85c; 12 for $1.50; $9.50 per 100. 
Reticulata, Cantab. Light blue and orange. 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
Tuberosa. Charming small green flowers with vivid black blotches. 6 for 95c; 12 for 
$1.65; 25 for $3.00. 
ONCOCYCLUS and REGELIA IRIS 
Perfectly hardy in our coldest winter weather. They should be allowed to die down 
after they have finished flowering, by withholding moisture throughout the 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 ts a 
combination of ordinary garden soil with a liberal amount of peat and some bonemeal. 
Andromache. Soft lilac and dark violet. 3 for $1.10; 6 for $2.00. 
Artemis. Violet-purple. 3 for $1.10; 6 for $2.00. : : 
Hoogiana. Very soft uniform sky-blue without any markings. Height 30 inches. _ 
3 for 75c; 6 for $1.35; 12 for $2.50. DUTCH IRIS: Top, Yellow Queen; Center, Imperator; 
Luna. White ground with red-purple veins. Height 20 inches. 3 for $1.10; 6 for $2.00. Bottom, Blue Horizon 


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