Iris Douglasiana 
Largest and showiest of the Pacific Coast Iris. 
Forms massive clumps of bright green foliage to two 
feet or more tall, with large blossoms in shades of 
deep purple to pale lavender and rarely white, all 
veined gold. As mature plants or divisions are very 
difficult to transplant, we ship only 1 or 2-yr. seed- 
lings, at 20c each or $2.00 per dozen postpaid: Deliv- 
ery February through May, or in late Fall. 
Iris Thompsoni 
Very similar to J. Innominata in form and habit of 
growth, and often erroneously considered a color 
variation of Innominata, but botanical differences as 
well as uniformity within its range lead the best au- 
thorities to class it as a separate species- Blossoms are 
finely formed and of a deep, rich blue-purple, usually 
veined gold or white in the throat. Hybridizes readi- 
ly with other native species and is one of the parents 
of the “Fantasy” Hybrids. Supply very limited. - 
Blossoming-size clumps 50c each. Shipment. May- 
June. 
Iris Bracteata 
We were taken severely to task by a Portland iris 
collector for not speaking more highly of this iris in 
our last catalog, and must admit that he is right. The 
foliage is similar to that of Innominata and Thomp- 
soni though rather more stiff and erect, with blos- 
soms of yellow to cream, veined purple and having 
inflated bracts stained red or rarely purple. A variety 
from the upper valley of the Illinois River has blos- 
soms veined deep red, and we hope to propagate this 
in future but cannot offer it this season. This iris is 
rather difficult to transplant but very hardy when 
once established. 
Blossoming-size clumps 50c each. Shipment May- 
June only. 
Culture 
All these species of Pacific Coast Iris have proven 
easily adaptable to a wide range of garden conditions, 
and though probably most easily established in theit 
accustomed climatic conditions of the Pacific slope, 
have been grown successfully in nearly every part of 
the country. They are happiest in a soil of decided 
acidity, which should be on the heavy side, and 
should have especially good drainage. The narrow- 
leaved species, Innominata, Thompsoni and Bract- 
