IRIS (Bulbous Rooted) 
The bulbous Iris contain some of the most magnificent and exotic jewels of 
the flowering kingdom. They are not too demanding in their requirements. 
All like full sun, a good baking during their resting period, and a well drained 
sandy soil. Some are very precocious, flowering in early March, if the weather 
is favorable. All the species we are offering have proved enduring and are 
good increasers. They are absolutely hardy in the vicinity of Boston, with a 
light covering of salt hay. 
IRIS (Reticulata Section) 
Plant in extremely well drained gritty soil. Always in full sun, 3” to 4” 
deep and 2” apart. Protect with salt hay. 
I, Bakeriana — One of the most gorgeous of the miniature blue Iris. The 
standards are a brilliant ultramarine blue; the falls are bluish violet 
centered with a white blotch spotted with black. The tip is shaded 
midnight blue; 3” tall. A must for a choice spot in the rock garden. 
Extremely early. As scarce as it is delightful. Rarely offered. Stock 
Limited. $.60 each 3 for $1.60 
I. Danfordiae — A beautiful enchanting little Iris. An early golden gem. 
The standards are hardly visible; the falls are a most glorious golden 
yellow with small dark brown dots on the blades. 3” tall. Truly good 
drainage is essential for otherwise it will decay. Sometimes bulbs 
will take one year to settle down, however it is worth waiting for this 
unrivaled beauty. Not often offered in this country. We have a good 
stock on hand. 3 for $.75 $2.50 per 10 $19.00 per 100 
I. reticulata — Well known and the most grown of the Reticulata Section. 
Violet purple standards and deep violet purple falls with an orange- 
yellow and white blotch. Emit a most delicious violet scent in the 
warm sunshine, or when brought into the house as a cut flower. Four 
inches tall; early flowering; March, April. Very desirable in large 
drifts in the sunniest spot of the rock garden, or well drained sunny 
border. Read culture. Excellent stock at an attractive price. 
$.50 per 10 $4.00 per 100 
I. reticulata var. Herculus — Very distinct in color but with the same habit. 
Dark violet standards; deep bronzy-violet falls with a well marked 
orange-yellow blotch dotted dark violet. Emit a violet scent. A. M. 
Haarlem 1933; 4” tall. See culture. Good stock on hand. 
: $.65 per 10 $5.00 per 100 
IRIS (Juno Section) 
We consider the Juno Iris very unusual. They produce pale to dark green 
foliage. Unlike other Iris, the flowers are formed in the axils of the leaves. 
The whole plant has a flat fan-like appearance. They bloom from the base 
upward. The flowers are quite similar in form to I. reticulata. The bulbs are 
larger than the Dutch Iris, shaped like an inverted pear with fleshy long roots, 
which must be handled carefully not to break them. All are April, May 
flowering. 
Culture — Plant in well drained sandy soil in full sun. The rock garden 
is an ideal place, or any other sunny well drained situation. Plant 4” deep, 
4” apart. Protect with salt hay. 
We are offering a very extensive list of this splendid Iris. 
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