Bulbous Jris Species 
Choice, Rare and Beautiful Gems from All Parts of the World 
This is one of the finest collections of Bulbous Iris Species in 
existence, assembled for keen gardeners and Iris fanciers who de- 
light in growing real horticultural treasures. 
ATROFUSCA. Dark brown with a clear yellow blotch (Onco-cyclus 
Section). Each-$2.00, 3-$5.65. 
ATROPURPUREA. Blackish brown (Onco-cyclus Section). Each- 
$2.00, 3-$5.65. 
BAKERIANA. The true species. Soft blue flowers with dark violet 
falls. A charming early flowering species. Very choice. Each-60c, 
3-$1.55, 6-$2.95, 12-$5.90. 
BISMARCKIANA. Rare Onco-cyclus Iris, extremely valuable for 
hybridization. Blackish purple dotted on creamy ground; tall stems 
and large flowers. Sold subject to arrival. Each-$3.50. 
BUCHARICA. Flowers satiny-white and yellow produced in the 
axils of the leaves, blooms in April. Very fine. Each-40c, 3-$1.00, 
6-$1.95, 12-$3.95. 
DANFORDIAE. Bright yellow flowers resembling |. recticulata. 
Very early, blooming in February or March. Especially nice. 3-70Oc, 
6-$1.30, 12-$2.60, 25-$4.70, 100-$18.00. 
FILIFOLIA. A rare Iris from the Xiphium section, with uniform pur- 
plish flowers and slender leaves. Each-40c, 3-$1.00, 6-$1.95, 
12-$3.95. 
GATESI. ‘’The Prince of Irises.” The most beautiful of all the Onco- 
cyclus Iris, with very large flowers of indescribable exquisite soft 
gray tones. This species is extremely rare and difficult to obtain; 
sold subject to arrival. Price not known as catalog goes to press, but 
reservations should be placed with us as early as possible. 
GRAEBERIANA. Flowers of a very distinct light cobalt blue. A very 
graceful new species introduced by us. The glossy green leaves are 
long and very narrow. Height 12 inches. Each-40c, 3-$1.00, 
6=$1295, 12-$3:95. 
HISTRIOIDES MAJOR. Bright blue, flecked ultramarine, quite 
hardy. Splendid for the rock garden. Each-40c, 3-$1.00, 6-$1.95, 
12-$3.95. 
HOOGIANA. Soft lavender blue. One of the best and most distinct 
Irises in cultivation. Introduced by us from Central Asia. Very 
choice and highly recommended. Flowers first week in May. 3-70c, 
6-$1.30, 12-$2.60, 25-$4.70, 100-$18.00. 
HOOGIANA BRONZE BEAUTY. Standards pale bronzy, tinged 
violet blue. Long falls of deep purplish blue color. An artistic blend- 
ing of pale bronzy, deep bronzy and blue shades. Tall stems, new 
hybrid raised by us. Each-75c, 3-$1.95, 6-$3.65, 12-$7.30. 
HOOGIANA PURPUREA. Deep purplish counterpart of the above. 
Choice. Each-40c, 3-90c, 6-$1.70, 12-$3.35. 
KOROLKOWI. White flowers, mauve veined with a black blotch. 
Each-40c, 3-$1.00, 6-$1.95, 12-$3.95. 
KOROLKOWI CONCOLOR. Uniform purple violet. Each-65c, 
3-$1.65, 6-$3.00, 12-$6.00. 
KOROLKOWI VIOLACEA. White flowers with purple veins. Each- 
60¢, 3-$1.55, 6-$2:95, 12-$5.90. 
LORTETI. Delicate silvery pink, gray lined and dotted. Very large 
flowers. A choice and rare Iris (Onco-cyclus Section). Extremely 
valuable for hybridization. Sold subject to arrival. Each-$3.50. 
ORCHIOIDES. Deep yellow flowers. Very choice and fully recom- 
mended. Each-$1.10, 3-$3.00, 6-$5.50, 12-$11.00. 
ORCHIOIDES SULPHUREA. Sulphur yellow flowers. Very fine. Each- 
SIROO7 3=S21.06-$5.00: 
SINDJARENSIS. Soft blue flowers from the axils of the leaves. 
Each=$ 1730) 3-93.60. 
SINDPERS. Beautiful soft blue flowers highlighted with sea-green 
and orange. Very choice origination of our firm. Very early and free 
flowering. Hybrid of Iris sindparensis and |. persica. A real gem. 
Each-$2.85. 
SISYRINCHIUM (MARICOIDES). Small blue flowers. 6-40c, 12- 
70c, 25-$1.40. 
STOLONIFERA. Light violet flowers broadly edged and veined 
bronze. Blue beard. Each-75c, 3-$1.95, 6-$3.65, 12-$7.30. 
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STOLONIFERA LEICHTLINI. Same as Stolonifera only the bronzy 
color is much more pronounced. Easily grown and free flowering. 
Each-40c, 3-90c, 6-$1.70; 12-$3.35. 
SUSIANA. The Mourning Iris. Attractive flowers of gray and black. 
Very scarce. Order early. Each-85c, 3-$2.25, 6-$4.25, 12-$8.50: 
TUBEROSA. Snake’s Head Iris. Green flowers with black blotches. 
3-40c, 6-60c, 12-$1.15, 25-$2.10, 100-$7.50. 
VARTANI ALBA. A rare winter-flowering Iris from Palestine. Pure 
white form of the species Vartani. Each-50c, 3-$1.35, 6-$2.60, 
12-$5.20. 
WARLSIND. Lovely deep blue flowers with yellow falls, edged 
blue. Each-85c, 3-$2.25, 6-$4.25, 12-$8.50. 
WILLMOTTIANA ALBA. Snow white flowers in the axils of the 
leaves. Very rare and beautiful. Each-40c, 6-$1.00, 12-$1.95, 
25=93).95. 
Jris Reticulata 
The earliest and most beautiful of miniature bulbous Iris are the 
species and varieties of the Reticulata group. Though long popular in 
Europe, American gardeners are just beginning to appreciate their 
charm and ease of culture. 
They are equally at home in the rock garden or the sunny flower 
border, and will continue to mutiply and spread for years. 
Height varies from 5 to 8 inches, depending upon variety, but the 
dainty slender foliage always spears a few inches higher. Delightfully 
fragrant, like violets, during warm weather. They flower in very early 
spring along with the Dutch Crocus. Around New York City this is 
usually the Ist of April. 
RETICULATA. Flowers are a dark purple-blue. 6-50c, 12-90c, 
25-=$1.70; 100=$6.00. 
RETICULATA CANTAB. Large pale blue flowers witn orange 
markings. Tall stems. 3-70c, 6-$1.30, 12-$2.60, 25-$4.70. 
RETICULATA HERCULES. Very distinct, deep bronzy-violet flowers 
with orange crest. A. M. Haarlem 1933. 3-40c, 6-60c, 12-$1.15, 
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RETICULATA HARMONY. Beautiful new hybrid raised by Van 
Tubergen and introduced for the first time this year. Clear uniform 
sky blue, with a sparkling yellow crest. A most delightful variety 
for growing in pots (as well as outdoors) as the leaves do not overtop 
the flowers. Each-85c, 3-$2.25, 6-$4.35, 12-$8.65. 
RETICULATA JOYCE. Another new Van Tubergen origination with 
large flowers of soft lavender-blue standards, and falls of deep 
sky-blue, crested with rich orange. Same habit of growth as Har- 
mony. F. C. C. Haarlem 1944. Each-95c, 3-$2.55, 6-$4.85, 12- 
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RETICULATA J. S. DIJT. Reddish purple flowers sweetly scented. 
A new hybrid, fine for growing in pots as the leaves are short. Early. 
A. M. Haarlem 1938. 3-40c, 6-60c, 12-$1.15, 25-$2.10, 100- 
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RETICULATA ROYAL BLUE. Beautiful dark blue. Broad falls with 
yellow blotch. Each-75c, 6-$1.95, 12-$3.65, 25-$7.30. 
RETICULATA WENTWORTH. Lovely rich purple flowers. An im- 
provement in all respects over |. reticulata. Highly recommended. 
Each-65c, 6-$1.65, 12-$3.00, 12-$6.00. 
SELECTED MIXTURE , 
Reticulata Iris § 
A fascinating collection of all the most popular varieties. § 
One of our favorite mixtures. § 
3-40c, 6-65c, 12-$1.30, 25-$2.45, 100-$9.00, 250-$21.85 § 
For a Real Winter Treat try forcing a few pots of 
Iris Reticulata or any of its varieties. They require only 3 
weeks rooting time in a cool dark place and biossom within § 
a few weeks after being brought into a warm light room. 
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