_1 THE IRISES 
Growing them from seed is the lowest cost way of getting 
the delightful species of botanical Irises in quantity. Sow 
outside in either late autumn, or early enough in spring so 
there will be a period of exposure to low soil temperatures. 
Actual plants of Irises may be moved in spring, summer or 
autumn with about equal certainty of success. 
ARENARIA—(Flavissima) rkt(1-2)8. In early 
spring bronzed buds open to yellow vividness. 
Illustrated opposite. Likes full sun and good 
drainage. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.35. 
AUREA—kt(3)36. Large flowers of purest 
golden yellow, edges frilled. Pkt. 20c. 
CHRYSOGRAPHES—kt(2)27. Rare Chinese 
species with flowers of rich blue-violet, pen- 
ciled toward fall base with irregular golden 
markings. Pkt. 25c. 
CHRYSOFOR—kt(2)28. Unusual race of beautiful, though 
bizarre, hybrid Irises, Chrysographes crossed on Forresti. Col- 
orings range from sulphur and gold to rich bronze, from blue 
to violet, often with oddly contrasting markings. Pkt. 20c; 
3 pkts. 50c. Plants, each 60c. 
CHRYSOPHYLLA—stkt(2)10. Undulate, orchid-like flowers 
of creamy primrose with markings in violet sepia. Pkt. 20c. 
CRISTATA—st(2)8. Exquisite blossoms like crumpled silk of 
palest blue, gold-patched, and with snowy, fringed crest. A 
delightful low species. Illustrated op- 
posite. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.40; 
10 for $4.20. 
DELTA BLEND — yt. Big blossoms, 
mostly with horizontal standards. 
Flowers show clearest of: blues, then 
lavender to purple, red-violet; lilac, 
cerise, with pink-tawny and rose tones, 
mahogany, near-reds and fulvous : # 
orange. This is a rather wonderful Iris group, quite unlike 
any other. Though they come from the Mississippi delta, they 
yet seem to be of fullest winter hardiness in the North. Pkt. 
20c; 8 pkts. for 50c; 10: pkts. for $1.60. 
DELTA HYB. D. K. WILLIAMSON—This fine Tris is a cross 
of two Delta species. Blossoms of distinctive form in the very 
richest of velvety blue-violets. Blooms after the Giant Hybrids. 
28 inches. Plants, each 50c; 8 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75. 
“DELTA HYB. CAJUN—The large blossoms come in a pale 
coppery shade, with, however, a suggestion of a rosy tone. A 
beauty. Plants, each 75c. 
DICHOTOMA—ecbkt(4)50. Vesper Iris. Great, high sprays of 
perfumed flowers late July to early September. Most often 
the blossoms are translucent lavender, but may range from 
creamy white to violet purple, with markings of mahogany, 
buff or copper. Quickest and easiest of Irises. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 
35c; %4 oz. 60c. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. 
DOUGLASIANA—sty (2)18. Undulate blossoms in rare color 
tones, from creamy flushings, through mauve; lilac, lavender, 
deep blue and violet, with white. Pkt. 20c; 
4g oz. 35c. Plants, seedlings of the white 
strain, unbloomed but ready to bloom, 
may show color variations, each 55c; 3 for 
$1.50. 
DWARF HYBRIDS—kt(1-2)10. Flowers 
are of ‘‘German’”’ or Bearded Iris size, 
form and color range, but come earlier, 
and on plants that seldom go above 8 
inches of height. Rock garden, edging or 
border. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 50c. We offer 
plants of six named sorts. BETSY PRES- 
BY—Bright golden yellow. Waxy. HURON 
IMP—Deep, rich blue. THE BRIDE—Free- 
blooming white. THE FAIRY—Soft prim- 
rose yellow. SAMBO—Deep black-purple. 
FAUNTLEROY—Standards’ silvery gray 
with soft yellow, falls purple, edged yellow. UNIFORM PRICE, 
one plant 40c; 3 of one kind for $1.10; 10 of one kind for 
$3.00. OFFER 547AN—One plant each of the 6 for $2.00. 
ENSATA—dkt(2)25. Sword Iris. Great fountains of foliage 
set off the many attractive blossoms that may be lilac, pure 
white, or lavender with sharp veinings of violet. The most 
drought-resistant of Irises. Pkt. 15ec; 4% oz. 40c. Plants, each 
50c; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.70. 
FORRESTI—kt(2)25. Called the Yellow Sibirica, but actually 
it is a rare Chinese species with flowers that vary from tawny 
primrose to lemon. Pkt. 25c. Plants, each 55c; 8 for $1.35. 
IRIS CRISTATA 
FULVA—(2)27. The Copper Iris, a handsome species of the 
. Delta group, unique in its coloring among species Irises. Airy 
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flowers in a tone between new copper and bronze. Plants, 
each 50c; 3 for $1.30; 10 for $3.80. ‘ 
GIGANTICOERULEA—60 inches. Purest 
blue. In rich, moist soils the flowers are 
of quite spectacular size, stems some- 
times man-high. A giant of the Delta 
group. Plants, each 55c; 8 for $1.40; 10 
for $4.20. 
GLADWYN—styt(2)18. The tawny blue 
or brown-toned yellow flowers are fol- 
lowed by pods that split to show bril- 
liantly scarlet seeds. Sometimes used in 
winter bouquets, as the straw-flowers 
are. Iris foetidissima. Pkt. 15c; 1% oz. 
30c; %4 oz. 60c; 1 oz. $2.00. 
IRIS GRAMINEA — kt(2)10. Pretty, 
plum-scented blossoms, bright blue and 
mauve. Pkt. 15c. Plants, each 50c. 
GRACILEPES—(2)9. A fairy among 
Irises, yet gayest of beauties. Blossoms 
that might be of crinkly, skyblue silk, 
orange-touched. Of full hardiness for rock garden or other 
outside planting, yet so dainty and lovely that it is sometimes 
grown as a pot plant. Plants each 65c; 3 for $1.70. 
INNOMINATA—kt(2)10. Rare Iris with undulate blossoms 
that may be golden apricot, or again, rosy lavender. Pkt. 25c. 
LILACINAUREA—Attractive Iris of the Delta group with 
flattened flowers of rich lilac, crested golden orange. Each 70c. 
MELLITA—Delight Iris. Very early, very dwarf. Sometimes 
blooms again in October. Two forms. VARIETY ‘‘A’’—Pale 
creamy yellow with mulberry stains. Each 50c. VARIETY “B” 
—Violet, suffused mahogany. Each 45c; 3 for $1.25. 
MONAUREA—A handsome hybrid with large flowers of deep- 
est golden yellow on stems to 40 inches. Blooms just after the 
Giant Bearded have finished. Each 70c. 
OCHROLEUCA GIGANTEA—kt(2)60. Flowers of large size 
and fine lasting qualities. Stems to five feet. Makes big clumps. 
Follows Giant Bearded in blooming time. Two color forms as 
below. Long lasting when cut. Plants, two Ochroleuca varieties. 
MONNIERI VARIETY—Soft yellow, painted golden orange 
on falls, each 55c; 8 for $1.40. SPECIOSA VARIETY—White, 
splashed golden on falls, each 65c. 
PRISMATICA—A _ dainty little Iris 
with flowers of pure violet, the curled 
falls white with violet veinings. Pkt. 20c. 
Plants, each 45c; 8 for $1.15; 10 for 
$3.30 ; 25 for $7.50. 
PSEUDACORUS—Flowers of burnished 
yellow, often brown-veined. Desirable 
for poolside planting, but will also thrive 
in garden. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 45c; 
8 for $1.15. 
RUTHENICA—A pretty little Iris from 
the steppes of Eurasia. Foliage foun- 
tains, set with bright purple blossoms, 
white on the falls. Plants, each 50c. 
SIBIRIENT HYBRIDS—A dependable BN 
Iris group with varied blossom color- / 
ings; white, azure suffusions, light and 
dark blues, indigo, violet, amethystine 
tones, tawny shadings. They cut well. 
Pkt. 15¢; 14 oz. 85c. Plants, variety 
VELVET ROYAL, deepest purple, each 
45c. DAWN BLUE, fine light blue, each 
50c; 3 for $1.85. INDIGO, deep, rich 
blue, each 50c. SNOW QUEEN, pure 
white, effective, each 45c; 3 for $1.15. 
ORCHID LADY, delicate orchid laven- \ 
der, each 50c. CAESAR’S BROTHER, Ih 
Richest pansy violet. Particularly good. IRIS 
Each 55c. OFFER 547BN—One plant eiisikehgelin 
each of the 6 for $2.65. 
TENAX — kt(2)15. Graceful flowers, from white, through 
mauve and pink-approaches, to claret and purple. Interesting 
and beautiful. Pkt. 20c; 6 oz. 35¢; % oz. 60c. iain 
SINTENISI—kt (2) 15. Flowers of deep violet, vividly splashed 
and lined over white. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
VERN A—(1-2)8. Dainty*dwarf Iris of early 
of deep blue, gold-marked 
Plants each 50c; 3 for $1.2 
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