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Dutch -- Spanish -- English -- Rare Species and Varieties 
These exquisite Iris of brilliant colors and superb cut-flower quali- 
ties have often been referred to as ‘the poor man’s Orchid’’. Their 
ease of culture and low price has brought indescribable beauty to 
even the tiniest of gardens. 
All three kinds are easily grown outdoors or forced under glass. 
Flowers should be cut while in bud, or just on the verge of opening, 
as they will open well in water and last a great deal longer. In areas 
where there is a great deal of alternate freezing and thawing it is 
very advisable to mulch all plantings in the fall to prevent heaving. 
Few other easily grown flowers will equal the sparkling display 
of these grand Iris. 
Dutch Jris 
This hybrid race was produced by Van Tubergen from hybridiza- 
tion work begun in 1892 with Iris xipbhium praecox and other species, 
and is rapidly becoming the foremost race of Iris in this country. 
Striking evidence of its popularity as a cut-flower is the beautiful 
WEDGWOOD IRIS so commonly used in florist bouquets. In out- 
door gardens they flower two weeks in advance of the Spanish Iris, 
have much broader, larger petals, and are more magnificent in every 
way. 
Years of experimentation have shown they will survive in colder 
climates if properly mulched and they are rapidly becoming as popu- 
lar in northern and eastern gardens as they are in California and 
other warm sections. 
Set 5 to 6 inches deep in a warm sunny, well drained location, 
provide ample water during the spring growing season, and bake 
thoroughly all summer by withholding all moisture. They are quite 
tolerant of various soils, but prefer rich soils with fair amount of 
sand and humus. Height 2 to 3 feet. Flowering season, early June. 

All bulbs are top size 8 cm. and over, unless otherwise noted. 
GOLDEN HARVEST. Fine large deep yellow flowers of brilliant 
quality. An improved Yellow Queen but not as good for forcing. 
IMPERATOR. Broad strong standards of deep blue; falls are a clear 
soft blue. Especially fine for forcing. 
POGGENBEEK. Standards rich iridescent blue; falls azure blue 
daubed with yellow. 7 cm. 
VAN EVERDINGEN. Standards delicious creamy white; falls of 
pale canary and deep yellow. An exceedingly large and handsome 
flower. 
WEDGEWOOD. An exquisite combination; rich blue standards com- 
plemented by falls of soft light blue. Flowers are large and well 
carried on strong stems; usually in bloom two weeks ahead of other 
varieties. Exceptionally fine for forcing and cut flowers. Large se- 
lected bulbs, 9 to 10 cms. 3-40c, 6-65c, 12-$1.30, 25-$2.45, 
100-$9.00. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Clear golden-yellow of stately beauty. The 
best yellow Iris for forcing. 7 cm. 
PRICES—Unless otherwise noted: 
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CHOICE SELECTED MIXTURE—Top Size Bulbs 
All varieties, including many not listed: 
12-95c, 25-$1.65, 100-$5.70, 250-$11.55 
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6/7 cm. Bulbs § 
Great quantities of beautiful blooms may be had from these § 
at very low cost. Bulbs are smaller than those listed above, 
but all are strong flowering size. § 
6-40c, 12-65c, 25-$1.00, 100-$2.95, 250-$6.85 N 
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