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Battle Creek, Michigan Poe MARK 30-1950 +x 
i Partment of Agriculture | 
For the convenience of our customers we have changed our name reo ee 
Jardin des Iris to BEDFORD GARDENS. Jardin des Iris was difficult to pro- 
nounce and hard to remember. ’ 
Our regular catalog, with many pictures in color, will be off the 
press later. It is yours for the asking. 
This is a pre-season list. We are offering some unusual bargains for 
persons who order early. Kindly send your order at once to avoid being dis- 
appointed. 
We will be delighted to have you visit our gardens during the blooming 
season, which generally begins about June lst. You will, we feel sure, be 
pleased with the quality of our stock. You will see long, cleanly cultivated 
rows of husky, sure-to-bloom plants. Our iris are growing and ‘blooming in just 
about every city, town and village in the United States. 
TERMS--Cash with order. As we want to keep prices down, we do not send 
orders C. 0. D. WE PAY THE POSTAGE. Parcel post rates have gone up, so in 
ordering flowers of any sort check on whether or not you have to pay the 
transportation charges. 
THE WORLD'S FINEST IRIS 
ANGELUS—-A large orchid-pink self, with a shimmering mauve iridescence on 
the falls. The blossoms are freely produced. a «50 
ANITRA~-Crisp, silvery sky blue flowers of great size. «4,0 
ARCTIC-~-A gigantic gleaming cream white with a golden beard. ° 50 
AUTUMN FROST-~-A large frosty white which sometimes blooms again in fall. 3 35 
BALROUDOUR-~A twelve inch flower of exotic form and color. Cream colored 
standards, flecked with purple and chartreuse falls with a purple 
blotch, When worn on an evening gown it is frequently mistaken for 
an orchid. If you want something unusual and fine, this is it. °50 
BLACK WINGS--A velvety blue-black which appears to be actually black in 
some lights. Always a favorite with visitors to our fields. “oD 
BLUE SHIMMER-~-Something new in blue and white plicatas. Huge shimmer- 
ing white flowers which are edged and peppered with clear blue. 1.50 
BRYCE CANYON--A warm blend of henna-copper and red-brown. Large im- 
pressive flowers of good form. A free bloomer and strong grower. 3.50 
BUECHLEY GIANT--A lot of iris for a small sum. A mammoth tall blue bi- 
color which always evokes "ohs" and "ahs" of pleasure and surprise. 035 
BUFFAWN--The name describes it--buff and fawn. Large flaring blooms 
with a.prominent red-orange beard. No other iris like it. «50 
-CADETOU--Very scarce. Honey colored standards and red falls, edged with 
gold. One of the best iris from France, and a real beauty. pie! 
CALIFORNIA GOLD--A fragrant large deep yellow. 035 
CALIFORNIA PEACH--A: free blooming striking pink and apricot blend. 250 
CASA MORENA--A rich glowing brown self of immense size. 2-00 
CHEERIO--A rich bronze-red with velvety falls. pe 
CHINA MAID--An immense blend of soft mallow pink, gold and lilac. ~75 
CHRISTABEL--One of the finest reds. Large copper-red flowers which are 
freely produced. They stand out like a beacon in the garden. 050 
-CITY OF LINCOLN--One of the most outstanding variegatas. Rich yellow 
standards; falls bright chestnut red, edged with gold. ° 50 
