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JAPANESE IRIS 
This is a new department and we are beginning it with a limited list of varieties. 
We’re not at all sure that our limited stock will be sufficient to fulfill the demands 
of our customers. We have been growing these spectacular flowers for a number of 
years, not only for our own enjoyment, but also to test their merit under our grow- 
ing conditions. While they are not difficult to grow, they are, however, more de- 
manding than bearded iris or daylilies. 
We are especially happy to be able to list a number of the new and superior 
American strain of Japanese irises, originated by the Indiana hybridist, Mr. W. A. 
Payne, and the result of eighteen years of breeding. Along with their beauty, these 
have been bred for exceptional vigor, capable of withstanding midwest conditions. 
Japanese irises will not tolerate lime and their leaves will turn yellow in its 
presence. They require good soil rich in organic matter such as manure or leaf mold, 
plus plenty of water during the pre-bloom season. This does not mean to plant ina 
waterlogged spot. Their blooming time is most opportune, following that of the 
Bearded, Siberian, Spuria and Louisiana varieties. The six to nine inch flowers are 
of spectacular beauty and can stand more hot sun than any of the afore-mentioned 
iris. 
The plants we furnish are of typically Edenwald quality, which means equal to 
or better than any that you can obtain from any other source. 
PLEASE NOTE: We will ship Japanese iris only in the fall, beginning 
around September list. Minimum order $2 please, or they may be shipped 
along with other plants at that time. 
LIST OF JAPANESE IRIS 
ALICE BLUE—36”. Handsome soft lav- 
ender blue double, flaring and a OO 
BLUE BOY—36”. Large deep purplish 
blue flaring single. Vigorous grower. 
$1.00 
BLUE EAGLE—40”. Large violet pur- 
ple ruffled double with white-ribbed 
SAVIGS, sf Se ees ee $1.00 
HELENE—36”. Fine network of purplish 
blue veins on white ground. Flat ee 
flaring double of great charm..... $1.0 
JOYOUS CAVALIER 
CONFETTI SHOWER — (Payne 1950) 
50”. Rosy lavender double with finely 
patterned over-all stipling of pansy 
violet particularly pleasing and dis- 
tinct. The gracefully arched ruffled 
form coupled with the gay and unique 
coloring sets this apart. Early mid- 
SCASO NM eee ce en a Ne $25.00 
FASHION MODEL— (Payne O50) eae 
You could call this a double-double 
since it has nine petals instead of six 
and is of good size for this type. Vel- 
vety textured, intensely bright flourite 
S violet in color and a generous and de- 
pendable late midseason bloomer. 
CONFETTI SHOWER $15.00 
