MISCELLANEOUS IRIS SPECIES 
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& list of uncommon species includes many lovely iris, some adapted for growing in shade under trees and some 
rockery. Chrysographes, Delavayi and W ilsonii provide excellent material for the perennial border and are most 
n large clumps. The crested species are among the most charming of all iris. Dainty Cristata and the large 
ectorum delight the most discriminating gardeners. The plum scented Graminea and the many color forms 
of Chrysofor are most fascinating. Your rock garden will benefit by the admission of such enchanting iris as Forestii, Hya- 
cinthiana and Stylosa Angustifolia. Beauty often comes in the smallest parcels. 
CULTURE; All will thrive under ordinary garden conditions. Those in the Sibirica section including Chrysographes, De- 
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SHIPMENT: Spring and Fall. 
CHRYSOFOR Each .50 
Hybrids from Chrysographes and Forrestii. Various shades of 
blue and yellow. All are charming. 12-16 inches. 
CHRYSOGRAPHES (Sibirica section) Each .75; 3 for 1.50 
Brilliant dark pansy purple with gold markings. Likes mois- 
ture. 24 inches. 
CRISTATA (Evansia) Each .50 
Delightful little crested iris of light blue and gold. Sun or 
semi-shade. 4 inches. 
DELAVAY I (Sibirica section) Each .75; 3 for 1.50 
Varying shades of blue on white ground. Very late, bloom- 
ing with the Japanese varieties. 3-4 feet. 
DICHOTOMA (Vesper Iris) Each .50 
Only member of the Pardanthopsis Section. The flowers are 
comparatively small but they bloom profusely on branched 
3 foot stems for many weeks in August and September. Color 
varies from pale to deep lavender. Easy in any soil. 
FORRESTII Each .75 
Very dainty species with grass like leaves and soft yellow 
flowers. 12 inches. 
GRACILIPES (Evansia) Each .75 
An iris from fairyland. Exquisite and dainty crested species of 
soft lavender and yellow on thin wiry stems. One of the most 
fascinating miniature species. 6 inches. 
GRACILIPES, BLUE ROSE Each 2.00 
A beautiful double form introduced in 1947 by Carl Starker. 
Color is similar to the type but established plants produce 
flowers of 30 to 40 petals, suggesting the name. 
GRAMINEA Each .75 
A fine species that blooms well in shade. Red-purple and 
violet-blue flowers. Plum fragrance. 6 inches. 
IRIS, CRISTATA 
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Forestii and Walsoni are moisture lovers so must not be allowed to dry out during the summer months. Iris 
hiana which is extremely hardy and the Stylosa varieties are quite drouth resistant and will thrive even in poor soil. 
er, the Stylosas are somewhat tender and require protection during zero temperatures. 
IRIS, JAPONICA 
HYACINTHIANA 
Each .50; 3 for 1.00 
Ensata type. Most charming creamy white flowers penciled 
blue. Must be established before blooming well and is then 
very drouth resistant. Sun. 6-8 inches. Picture on page 2. 
JAPONICA (Evansia) Each .50 
Sprays of dainty orchid like blooms on 2-foot stems. Very pale 
blue with yellow crests. Luxuriant evergreen foliage. Shade. 
PSEUDACORUS Each .35 
Bright yellow species with splendid foliage similar to Japanese 
varieties. Thrives in boggy locations. 36 inches. 
RUTHENICA Each .75 
Dark blue purple. Like a tiny Siberian. Suitable for the 
rockery. 4 inches. 
SETOSA Each .75 
Unique species in that the standards are reduced to pinpoints. 
Comparatively large flowers in varying shades of bluish lavender 
and violet. Attractive foliage. 12-18 inches. 
STYLOSA, MARGINATA Each .50 
Large, soft lavender flowers which come into bloom at any 
time throughout the winter and early spring months. Sun. 10”. 
STLYOSA, MARGINATA ALBA Each 1.00 
Rare and beautiful. Pure white form. 
TECTORUM (Evansia) Each .50 
The largest crested iris. Wavy lavender blue. Sun or light 
shade. 12 inches. 
WILSONII Each .75 
A larger grown up Forrestii. Rare. Looks like a yellow Si- 
berian. 30 inches. 
