Iris, National Velvet 
New Hybrid Iris 
National Velvet 
Three 90c, Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.50, 100 $20.00 
This new hybrid Iris is one of the outstanding developments in this 
group. Its magnificent flower is of deepest violet-blue with a con- 
spicuous golden yeltow dot. There is nothing anywhere like it and we 
feel that Iris National Vctvet will before very long be grown by the 
pistes a thousands. This variety can only be had from Wayside 
ardens. 
tve slight protection in very cold sections. 
Ta ae 
Iris Reticulata 
Perfectly hardy. March blooming. As fragrant as Violets 
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Iris Species 
Danfordiae Six $2.25, Doz. $4.00, 25 $7.00, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful little Iris from Eastern Asia Minor which was unobtainable 
for many years; bright golden flowers resembling in form Iris Reticulata, 
produced in early February. Height 3 inches. 
Pavonia (Moraea glaucopis) 
Six $1.35, Doz. $2.30, 25 $4.20, 100 $15.00 
Catled the Peacock Iris because of a beautifully clear, sky-blue blotch 
in the center of a pure white flower. Iris Pavonia is hardy and a dozen 
or so planted together make a very lovety group when in bloom. They 
muitiply quite freely. 
Reticulata (Fragrant Iris) Six 70c, Doz. $1.20, 25 $2.20, 100 $8.00 
This lovely species is one of the treasures of the garden or rock garden. 
It can be described as a smatl form of the Spanish or Dutch Iris. Its 
main value lies in the fact that it may 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 wifl bloom about Christmas time. The fragrant blos- 
soms remind one of a bunch of fresh Violets. Perfectly hardy with 
reasonable protection. It is ane of the loveliest early flowering bulbs for 
the rockery. To show it off well, plant a number of bulbs under the 
white Arabis Alpina; you'll enjoy the results more than we can tell you. 
Susiana Each 75c, Doz. $7.50 
24 inches. Unique in form and color, and equally handsome. Intricate 
veining and speckling of deep dark blackish brown almost completely 
covering a grayish white ground. Nothing surpasses Iris Susrana as a 
most unusual and artistic table decoration which usually creates a mild 
sensation. !t is perfectly hardy, increases weil. All it asks is a warm, 
sunny dry place in the garden where it will produce its exotic flowers 
from year to year. 
Tuberosa Six $1.10, Doz. $1.85, 25 $3.35, 100 $12.00 
A rare species, producing charming small green flowers with vivid black 
biotches. An attractive and unsuai flower. 
Regelia- Cyclus ris 
These remarkable and little known Irises are perfectly hardy to our 
coldest winter weather. They should be allowed to die down after 
they have finished flowering, at which time they require a period of 
rest. This is accomplished by withholding all moisture throughout the 
entire summer. Given this treatment, they flower profusely. The love- 
liness of their flowers equals that of Orchids. 
Andromache Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
Soft lilac and dark violet, large flower on tall stem. 
Artemis Each 60c, Doz. $6.00 
Violet-purple, dark violet feathered, dark violet-black blotch. One of 
the most vigorous and choicest varieties producing many flowers. 
Hoogiana Six $1.75, Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.50, 100 $20.00 
30 inches. A native of Turkestan, notable for a wonderful! smoothness 
of texture. Color very soft, uniform, sky-blue without ary markings. 
Iris, Wedgewood 
