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. Pkt. 25c. Plants, 
each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
AUREA—kt(3)36. Large flowers of purest 
golden yellow, edges frilled. Pkt. 20c. 
BRACTEATA—stkt(2)15. Pretty little west- 
ern species with yellow flowers, mahogany- 
veined. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
CHRYSOGRAPHES—kt(2)27. Rare Chinese species with flow- 
ers of rich blue-violet, penciled toward fall base with irregular 
golden markings. Plants, each 60c. 
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. 
CLARKEI—bkt(2)25. Easy Himalayan species with flowers in 
varied shades of blue to red-purple, sometimes white-patched 
es netted, are carried on solid, branching stems. Pkt. 20c; 3 
or 50c. 
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. Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c; 10 pkts. for $1.60. 
DELTA HYB. D. K. WILLIAMSON—This fine Iris 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; 3 for $1.25; 10 for $3.75. 
DELAVAYI—bkt(3)40. Hardy Chinese species, with flowers 
that are usually rich violet, but sometimes show stipplings. 
Pkt. 20c; 3 pkts. for 50c. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.40. 
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; 3 pkts. 
for 40c. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20; 10 for $3.50. 
DOUGLASIANA—sty(2)18. Undulate blossoms in rare color 
tones, from creamy flushings, through mauve, lilac, lavender, 
deep blue, and violet, with white. A de- 
sirable and beautiful species. Pkt. 20c; 
Ag oz. 80c; % oz. 50ce; % oz. 85c. 
DWARF HYBRIDS — kt(1-2)9. Flowers 
are of Bearded Iris size, form and color 
range, but come earlier, and on plants 
only 6 to 10 inches tall. Rock garden, 
edgings or bedding. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 50c. 
We offer plants of 7 named sorts. BETSY 
PRESBY—Golden yellow. BLUE JAY— 
Bright blue. THE BRIDE—Free-bloom- 
ing white. THE FAIRY—Silvery blue. 
SAMBO—Deep black—purple. FAUNT- 
LEROY—Standards silvery gray, falls 
purple, edged yellow. LUTEA—Clear pale 
yellow. UNIFORM PRICE—Each 45c; 8 of a kind for $1.20. 
OFFER—747AN. One plant each of the 7 for $2.70. 
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. 15c; 4% oz. 40c. Plants, each 
55c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.00. 
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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. Unusual, floriferous, handsome, depend- 
able. Pkt. 25c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.60; 10 for $4.75. 
FULVA—(2)27. The Copper Iris, a handsome species of the 
Delta group, unique in its coloring among species Irises. Airy 
flowers in a tone between new copper and bronze. Plants, 
each 55c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.20. 
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, illustrated op- 
posite. Plants, each 55c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.20. 
GLADWYN-—styt(2)18. The tawny blue or brown-toned yel- 
low flowers are followed by pods that split to show brilliant 
searlet seeds. Sometimes used in winter bouquets as the 
strawflowers are. Iris foetidissima. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35e; 4 
oz. 60c; 1 oz. $2.00. Plants, each 55c. 
IRIS GRAMINEA—kt(2)10. Pretty, plum-scented blossoms, 
bright blue and mauve. Pkt. 15c. Plants, each 55c. 
INNOMINATA—kt(2)10. Rare and lovely Iris with undulate 
blossoms that may be golden apricot, or again, rosy lavender. 
One of the more beautiful and desirable species. Pkt. 25c; 3 
pkts. for 70c; 10 pkts. for $2.00. 
KERNERIANA—20 inches. Rare and attractive species from 
Armenian mountains. Bright yellow, fragrant flowers over 
grass-like foliage. Pkt. 35c. 
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 55c. VARIETY 
“B”’—Violet, suffused mahogany. Each 50c. 
MISSOURIENSIS—kt(2)25. Fine flow- 
ers of soft, striate blue, or sometimes of 
white. An easy, handsome Iris that 
should be in every garden. Pkt. 20c; 3 
pkts. for 50c. 
MONAUREA—A handsome hybrid with 
large flowers of deepest golden yellow 
on stems to 40 inches. Blooms just af- 
ter 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 bloom- 
ing time. Two color forms as_ below. 
Long lasting when cut. Plants, two 
Ochroleuca varieties. MONNIERI VA- 
RIETY—Soft yellow, painted golden 
orange on falls, each 55c; 3 for $1.40. 
SPECIOSA VARIETY—White, splashed 
golden on falls, each 65c. 
PRISMATICA—A dainty Iris with flow- 
ers of pure violet, the curled falls white 
with violet veinings. Pkt. 20c. Plants, 
each 50c; 3 for $1.40; 10 for $4.00. 
PSEUDACORUS—Flowers of burnished 
yellow, often brown-veined. Desirable for 
poolside planting, 
but will also thrive in the garden. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 45c; 
3 for $1.20. 
SIBIRIENT HYBRIDS—A dependable Iris group with varied 
blossom colorings, white, azure suffusions, light and dark 
blues, indigo, violet, amethystine tones, tawny shadings. Par- 
ticularly good for cutting, lasting long. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 40c. 
Plants, six varieties. VELVET ROYAL—Deepest purple, 
each 50c. DAWN BLUE, fine sky blue, each 55c; 3 for $1.40. 
INDIGO—Deep rich blue, each 50c. SNOW QUEEN—Pure 
white, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. ORCHID LADY—Delicate orchid 
lavender, each 55c. CAESAR’S BROTHER—Richest pansy 
violet. Particularly good. Each 55c. OFFER 747BN—One 
plant each of the six for $2.75. 
SINTENISI—kt(2)15. Flowers of deep violet, vividly splashed 
and lined over white. Pkt. 20c. Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
SPURIA BLEND—kt. Attractive group of Irises with orchid- 
like flowers that may include cream, straw, yellow, azure 
suffusions and good blue selfs. Particularly easy to grow. 
Makes a long-lasting cut flower. Full hardiness. Pkt. 20c; % 
oz. 45c. 
