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Photo by S. Y. Caldwell 
IRIS—RETICULATA CANTAB 
SPANISH. IRI 
(Iris xiphium, I. hispanica) 
Best known of the bulbous Iris. Though being replaced to some 
extent by the Dutch they have a quality of their own that still 
endears them to many and in some ways they are more dainty and 
brighter colored. 
Like the Dutch they need plenty of moisture in the Spring and a 
good baking during the summer. Of very satisfactory and easy cul- 
ture. Plant 4 inches deep. Height 18 to 24 inches. Season of bloom, 
early to mid-June. 
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IRIS RETICULATA 
Extremely Early Flowering 
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The earliest and most beautiful of miniature 
bulbous Iris are the species and varieties of the 
Reticulata group. Though long popular in Europe, 
American gardeners are just beginning to appreciate 
their charm and ease of culture. 
They are equally at home in the rock garden 
or the sunny flower border, and will continue to 
multiply and spread for years. 
Height varies from 5 to 8 inches, depending 
upon variety, but the dainty slender foliage always 
Spears a few inches higher. Delightfully fragrant, 
like violets, during warm weather. They flower in 
very early spring along with the Dutch Crocus. 
Around New York City this is usually the Ist of 
April. 
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RETICULATA. Flowers are a dark purple-blue. 
6-55c 12-$1.00 25-$1.75 100-$6.00 
RETICULATA CANTAB. Large pale blue flowers with orange markings. 
Tall stems. 
3-70c 6-$1.30 12-$2.60 
25-$4.70 100-$18.00 
RETICULATA HERCULES. Very distinct, deep bronzy-violet flowers with 
orange crest. A. M. Haarlem 1933. 
3-35c 6-60c 12-$1.15 
25-$2.10 100-$7.50 
RETICULATA J. S. DIJT. Reddish purple flowers sweetly scented. A 
new hybrid, fine for growing in pots as the leaves are short. 
Early. A. M. Haarlem 1938. 
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