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DUTCH IRIS 
These exquisite Iris of brilliant colors and su- 
perb cut-flower qualities 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 tintest of gardens. 
All varieties are easily grown outdoors or forced 
under glass. Flowers can 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 tt is very advisable to mulch all plantings 
in the fall to prevent heaving. 
This hybrid race was produced by Van Tuber- 
gen from hybridization work begun in 1892 with 
Iris xiphium praecox and other species, and is rapid- 
ly becoming the foremost race of Iris in the country. 
Striking evidence of its popularity as a cut-flower 1s 
the beautiful WEDGEWOOD IRIS so commonly 
used in florist bouquets. In outdoor gardens they 
flower two weeks in advance of the Spanish Ins, 
have much broader, larger petals and are more mag- 
nificent in every way. 
Years of experimentation have shown they will 
survive in colder climates if properly mulched and 
they are rapidly becoming as popular 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 qual- 
ity. 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 em. 
VAN EVERDINGEN. Standards delicious creamy white; falls of pale 
canary and deep yellow. An exceedingly large and handsome 
flower. 
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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 selected bulbs, 9 to 10 cms. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. Clear golden-yellow of stately beauty. The best 
yellow Iris for forcing. 8 em. 
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. os Tris, Spanish Iris, and Iris Reticulata collections. In 
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tions of Tall, Bearded Iris, Rare Iris Species from Pales- § 
tine, Oncogelia Hybrids, Siberian Iris, and many other 
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