RUSSELL LUPINE 
IRIS 
In Its various types, iris is one of the 
most valuable perennials for bedding and 
for borders. The exquisite form, delicate 
fragrance, color tones that blend well 
with other flowers, clean-cut foliage and 
ease of culture all contribute to their 
value. 
Dwarf Iris (R) 
Small iris blooming during April and May, 
suitable for narrow borders or rock-garden 
planting. 
Iris pumila. Height 8 inches. 
Excelsa. Pale lemon-yellow. 
Sambo. Dark violet-blue. 
Schneekuppe. Showy white. 
Each of above, 3 for $1.35, doz. $5 
Mogador. Milk-white 
soft yellow falls. 12 mches. 
' Sound Money. Rich golden yellow, 
blooming a second time in the fall. 8 
inches. 
Tony. Dark ruby red. 1 foot. 
Each of above, 3 for $1.35, doz. $5 
standards and 
lris vulgaris 
Bearded or German Iris 
A garden aristocrat. The exquisite flowers 
are available in a range of color much 
broadened by the constant effort of hy- 
bridizers. Although at their best for a 
short time during May or June, there is 
no more beautiful flower. Most effective 
when planted in groups of at least three. 
Ambassadeur. Standards of rosy Iilac; 
rich reddish purple falls. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
| Queen Catherine. 
Antigone. Dykes Medal winner. 36 
inches high. A superior deep yellow self. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Black Douglas. Rich velvety violet of 
fine form and substance on 30-inch stems. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Dazzler. 
grant. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
E. B. Williamson. Shimmering metallic 
copper-red flowers of fine texture. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Flora Zenor. A_ splendid cameo-pink 
iris of exquisite form, borne on 40-inch 
stems. A choice subject for any garden. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Great Lakes. A Dykes Medal winner 
and recommended as one of the very best 
light blue iris. Flowers are of good size, 
have firm texture and are produced on 
long, sturdy stems. Very fragrant. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Gudrun. Another Dykes Medal winner 
and considered by many to be the very 
best white tris. Flowers are very large and 
snow-white. 
Ea. 75c, 3 for $2, doz. $7.50. 
Indian Chief. A large red with bronze 
overcast. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Pioneer. Rich red-purple. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Very 
Deep rose color and very fra- 
large, pale 
lavender flowers. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Royal Splendor. Bluish purple. 
Ea. 75c, 3 for $2, doz. $7.50. 
Sable. Deep black-violet with contrast- 
ing blue beard. Large flowers with 
heavy sheen on husky stalks. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
Wabash. White standards with deep 
violet falls bordered white. Tall, well- 
branched stems. 
Ea. 75c, 3 for $2, doz. $7.50. 
Mixture. Choice varieties, 
3 for $1.25, doz. $4.50. 
not named. 
lris Kaempferi 
Oriental Iris 
For later bloom during June and July, 
the oriental iris offer an excellent show 
if planted in a moist situation where 
large clumps may be allowed to develop. 
Elbrus. Double, clear lavender flowers 
of immense size and good substance. 
Mahogany Giant. Deep. velvety ma- 
roon; large flowers. 
Violet Giant. Enormous, 
semi-double blooms. 
White Giant. White with yellow mark- 
ings 
rich violet, 
Ea. $1, 3 for $2.90, doz. $11 
Ruby King. Double; ruby-crimson. 
Blue Queen. Deep ‘blue, veined yellow. 
La Favorite. Double; white, veined blue. 
Mrs. George Stumpp. Single; white 
with lavender center. 
Painted Lady. Single; pink and white. 
Pyramid. Tall. Dark  violet-purple, 
yellow blotch. 
Ea. 60c, 3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
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IRIS KASMPFERI 
Iris sibirica Siberian Iris 
June-flowering iris with small standard 
and broad falls. Very decorative for ar- 
rangements. 
Emperor. Dark violet-blue. 
Perry’s Blue. Intense clear color. 
Snow Queen. Pure white. 
Each of above, 3 for $1.35, doz. $5 
LAVANDULA nana compacta, Mun- 
stead Strain. Lavender. A dwarf, 12- 
inch variety of lavender with dark blue 
flowers and possessing the fragrance made 
so familiar by sachet vendors. Blooms in 
July. 
3 for $1.35, doz. $5. 
LINUM perenne. Flax. A 1%-foot 
broad mound of delicate sky-blue, single 
flowers in profusion from June until fall. 
Foliage is small, the stems thin and wiry. 
3 for $1.35, doz. $5. 
THE RUSSELL LUPINES. Heavy 
spikes of closely packed flowers in a great 
diversity of colors and combinations. The 
strain is a notable horticultural achieve- 
ment and far superior to any previous 
strains. Stems 3 to 5 feet, blooming in 
June and July. 
3 for $1.50, doz. $5.50. 
LUPINUS polyphyllus. Lupine. Long 
spikes of pea-shaped flowers in June and 
July. Partial shade and well-drained soil 
free from lime is preferred. The foliage Is 
very decorative. 
Blue Shades 
Rose Shades 
Mixed Shades 
Each of above, 3 for $1.35, doz. $5 
Red Shades 
White 
