ENSATA—dkt(2)25. Sword Iris. Great fountains of foliage 
set off the many attractive blossoms that may be lilac, pure 
white, or lavender with sharp veinings of violet. The most 
drought-resistant of Irises. Pkt. 15¢c; 1% oz. 40c. Plants, each 
45c; 3 for $1.20; or order OFFER 119AN—and we will send 
one plant each of three named Ensatas, including the rather 
rare White, for $1.20. 
FULVA—(2)27. Copper Iris. Airy flowers in a tone between 
new copper and bronze. No other Iris like it. A Delta beauty. 
Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.20. 
GIANT BEARDED HYBRIDS—tThese are the large-flowered, 
named Irises of our gardens. We offer 
seeds saved from two fine collections, 
and seedlings should show remarkable 
range of variable color richness. Each 
seedling will be technically a new va- 
riety. Pkt. 20c; 14 oz. 45c; %4 oz. 85c. 
Plants, fine mixed, 5 for $1.00; 10 for 
$1.90; 25 for $4.50; 50 for $17.00. 
GIANT PINK HYBRIDS — We offer 
seeds from pedigree crosses made this 
past season by one of the leading Amer- 
ican Iris hybridizers among named sorts 
of the pink-flowered group of Giant 
Bearded Irises. Most of the parent va- 
rieties would be classed as shell pinks. 
Seedlings from these hand crosses should © 
give a high proportion of meritorious 
pink-flowered forms, although one must 
not expect that every seedling will be a 
pink. 2 seeds for 25c; 4 seeds for 45c; 
10 seeds for $1.00; 25 seeds (customer 
limit) for $2.25. 
GIANT HYBRIDS NAMED SORTS— 
We have a good collection of the better 
named sorts of Giant Bearded Irises. Our 
TREASURE CHEST OFFER, sent on 
request, gives descriptions and prices of 
separate kinds. For those who will leave 
the choice to us, we make the following 
collection offers. OFFER 121AN—One 
plant each of 10 different kinds, with 
names, for $2.65. OFFER 122AN—One 
division each of 30 separate kinds, each marked with name, for 
$7.60. OFFER 123AN—One each of 50 kinds, with the names, 
for $12.40. OFFER 124A4AN—One each of 114 separate kinds, 
marked with names, for $32.00. OFFER 125AN—One plant 
each of 40 Irises, each one different, and named, but supplied 
without any names being marked or given, for $8.00. 

IRIS 
DICHOTOMA 
GIGANTICAERULEA—60 inches. Purest blue. In rich, moist 
ground the flowers are of quite spectacular size, stems some- 
en man-high. Delta section. Each 55c; 3 for $1.50; 10 for 
.50. 
GLADWYN-—styt(2)18. The tawny blue or brown-toned yel- 
low flowers are followed by pods that split to show brilliantly 
scarlet seeds. Sometimes used in winter bouquets, as the 
straw-flowers are. Iris foetidissima. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 30c; 
1% oz. 60c; 1 oz. $2.00. 
IRIS GRAMINEA—kt(2)10. Pretty, plum-scented blossoms, 
bright blue and mauve. Pkt. 15c. Plants, each 50c. ° 
FONTANESI—Splendid bulb-Iris from Morocco, blooming in 
May and June. Big blossoms of deep blue with orange blotch. 
In the garden it may be considered as a larger and better Iris 
Wedgewood. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
GRACILEPES—(2)9. A fairy among Irises, 
yet gayest of beauties. Blossoms that might 
be of crink’y, skyblue silk, orange-touched. 
Of full hardiness for rock garden or other 
outside planting, yet so dainty and lovely 
that it is sometimes grown as a pot plant. 
Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60. 
INNOMINATA—kt(2)10. Rare Iris with 
undulate blossoms that may be golden apri- 
cot, or, again, rosy lavender. Pkt. 25c. 
KERNERIAN A—20 inches. Rare and beau- 
tiful species from mountains of Turkish 
Armenia. Bright yellow, sweet-scented flow- 
ers are produced freely over grass-like foli- 
age. Pkt. 35c; 3 pkts. for $1.00. 

AIS 
DOUGLASIANA 
LILACINAUREA—Attractive Iris of the Delta group with 
flattened flowers of rich lilac, crested golden orange. Each 70c. 

KAEMPFERI GIGANTEA—This is the Higo strain, developed 
privately in an isolated part of Japan, and not long known to 
other horticulturists. The blossoms are of great size, much 
larger than in the older strains of Japanese Irises, massive in 
effect with their unusually thick, wide petals. This strain has 
been described by a world-known hybridizer (not the orig- 
inator), as being rich in color, of unsurpassed beauty, and as 
“far above other strains.’’ We are promised seed from hand- 
hybridized blooms, and, subject to arrival, we offer them at 
ae ot packet, 3 pkts. for $1.40; 10 pkts. (customer limit) 
or $4.00. 
JAPANESE IRIS PLANTS—Offered on page 2, this eatalog. 
MELLITA—Delight Iris. Very early, very dwarf. Sometimes 
blooms again in October. Two forms. VARIETY ‘“A’’—Pale 
creamy yellow with mulberry stains. Each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
VARIETY “B’’—Violet, suffused mahogany. Each 45c; 8 for 
$1.15; 10 for $3.40; 25 for $7.50. 
MISSOURIENSIS—kt (2)25. Flowers of soft, striate blue, or 
sometimes of white. An easy, handsome Iris that belongs in 
every garden. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c. 
OCHROLEUCA GIGANTEA—kt(2)60. Includes the Gold- 
banded Iris. Flowers of large size and fine lasting qualities. 
Stems to five ‘feet. Makes big clumps. Follows Giant Bearded 
in blooming time. Two color forms as below, that appear in- 
terchangeably from seed. Long lasting when cut. Pkt. 20c; 
3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, two Ochroleuca varieties. MONNIERI 
VARIETY—Soft yellow, painted golden orange on falls, each 
50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.20. SPECIOSA VARIETY—White, 
splashed golden on falls, each 60c. 
SIBIRIENT HYBRIDS—A dependable Iris group with varied 
blossom colorings; white, azure suffusions, light and dark 
blues, indigo, violet, amethystine tones, tawny shadings. They 
cut well. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 30c; %4 oz. 50c. Plants, variety 
VELVET ROYAL, deepest purple, each 40c. DAWN BLUE, 
light blue, each 45c. SNOW QUEEN, pure white, seeds pkt. 
15c; % oz. 35c. Plants, each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.25. 
ORCHID LADY, delicate orchid lavender, each 50c. CAESAR’S 
BROTHER. Richest pansy violet. Particularly good. Each 60c. 
OFFER 109AN—One plant each of the five for $2.10. 
SPURIA BLEND—kt. Attractive group of Irises with orchid- 
like flowers that may include cream, straw, yellow, azure 
suffusions and good blue selfs. Particularly easy to grow, and 
long-lasting as cut flowers. Full hardiness. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 
25e; % oz. 40c. 
TENAX — kt(2)15. Graceful flowers, from white, through 
mauve and pink-approaches, to claret and purple. Interesting 
and beautiful. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 35c; 1% oz. 60c. 
SINTENISI—kt(2)15. Flowers of deep violet, vividly splashed 
and lined over white. Pkt. 15c. Plants, each 45c. 
TECTORUM—tThe charming Roof Iris. Loose sprays of large, 
flattened blue flowers, undulate, and with white crests. Plants, 
each 60c; 3 for $1.65. 
TRIPETALA—A handsome, late-blooming species, coming as 
the Japanese Irises end. Big. flattened bloosoms, with hori- 
zontal falls and only vestigal standards. Rich, deep velvet 
purple. Every garden needs this splendid, distinctive Iris. 
Plants, each 50c; 8 for $1.40. 
VERNA—(1-2)8. Dainty dwarf Iris of early spring; blossoms 
of deep blue, gold-marked, and with fragrance of violets. 
Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
VERSICOLOR—mtk (2)30. An easy, attractive Iris that does 
well on either wet or dry soils. Royal blue with creamy mark- 
ings. Pkt. 15¢c; % oz. 40c. Plants, each 40c. 
VERSICOLOR KERMESIN A—A variety of the last with blos- 
soms that approach wine red. Plants, each 50c. 
WILSONI—kt(2)35. Variably colored species, often tawny 
buff with darker markings, but again lilac with violet stip- 
plings. Plants, each 45c. 
VINICOLOR—An unusual and attractive Delta species with 
flowers of a unique wine or grape-stain tone. Full hardiness. 
Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
OFFER 126A—One pkt. each of the 29 so offered for $4.75. 
OFFER 127AN—One plant each of the 27 Irises so offered, for 
$12.00. Does not include any of the Dwarf Hybrid, the Giant 
Hybrid or the Japanese Irises. 
IRIS AVALON BLEND 
Here there is at least a little of every Iris that we have 
in seed form, of course not in equal amounts, for some kinds 
are too scarce and rare for that. Nevertheless we doubt that 
any other Iris blend, anywhere, any time, has equaled this in 
quality. Y%y6 oz. 25c; % oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
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