Janted in any well-drained garden soil and should 
yosure to sun. They do not like much shade, but will 
and drought better than almost any other flower. Plant 
es (the bulb part) have the top partly exposed to the 
se if planted deeply they have a tendency to rot. 
T—A solid golden apricot color with a slight flutin 
in both standards and falls. Lovely. 36 iat Hach, eo. 
WNING—A well named variety, showing the flush pink and 
fhe dawn with the gold of the sun at base of petals. Deep 
beard. Beautiful and very early. 40 in. 
eard. Unusual color, prolific and attractive. 36 in. Each, 
NIA GOLD—Considered about the finest deep yellow 
: ‘ ; ENCOLN—The King of variegated iris. A bold color 
_ contrast created by rich golden standards and bright velvety red 
falls. Has all the qualities of a good iris and is highly recom- 
mended. 42in. Each, 49¢e,. 
_ DAUNTLESS—This rich velvety iris continues to hold its place 
as one of the best in this color. A flower of lustrous beauty, winner 
of the Dykes Medal. 40 in. Each, 39c. 
_ __E. B. WILLIAMSON—Lively coppery-red blend of lustrous sheen» 
Neither a red nor a copper, it stands out strikingly. 36 in. Each, 
— 48e. ae: a 
 ELMOHR—A sensational iris. The immense beautifully rounded 
flowers are colored somewhat between a bishops-purple and mul- 
berry-purple. It is robust, free-blooming, hardy and thrives any- 
where. The largest iris in existence. 38 in. Each, 89e. 
" EXCLUSIVE—The pure light blue color of this flower is overlaid 
with a silvery mist, producing a “powder blue” or French blue ef- 
fect. A distinguished iris of oval form considered one of the most 
beautiful of this color. 40in. Each, 53ce. 
GARDEN MAGIC—A very smooth dark velvety red enhanced by 
an orange beard. Large, well formed flower with _a lacquer like 
finish. Hardy, well branched and free blooming. One of the best 
inthis color. 38in. Each, 79c. 
 «~GOLDEN TREASURE—Solid deep cream high lighted by a flush 
_ of golden-orange about the central portion of flower. Bright orange 
beard. A shimmering and brilliantly colored iris. A real treasure, 
- tall and free flowering. 42 in. Each, 48e. ! 
GREAT LAKHS— An exceptionally fine iris of pure light blue with 
white beard. The flowers are large with flaring, stiff and crispy 
- petals. A Dykes Medal winner, rugged and hardy. 48 in. Hach, 89e. 
: ICyY BLUE—The lightest blue color in the list. This iris is just 
about perfect in every way—a gigantic bloom, beautifully formed, 
amply branched, and the stalks reach 4 feet or over. Almost white, 
the color is clearly defined as lightest delicate blue. The beard 
is orange. 48 in. Each, 62c. : 
¢ INDIAN CHIEF —A splendid red iris. Standards are violet red 
and falls a deep rich velvety red. The general effect is fine rich red. 
32 in. Each, 45e. 2 
‘ INDIAN HILLS—A giant purple—a true purple—the best of its 
class to date. 38 in. Each, 42¢. ; 
"S JAKE—A white white, with no other color in it! 
+i flower, well formed, free blooming, and an easy grower. 
Each, 59¢e. £4. ae : 
— ; ‘MEXICO—A strikingly blended bicolor iris with standards of 
“bu ff-gold and broad plush-like falls of glowing red-brown. A com- 
bination of warm rich colors. The gigantic flowers are well placed 
A grand variety. 36in. Each, $1.50. 
MOUNTAIN SKY—The bluest of blue iris. A uniform soft blue 
with suffusion of yellow at center of flower. Petals are wavy and 
very substantial. Delightfully fragrant. Lasts a long time both in 
the garden and when cut. A hard to beat variety. 40 in. Each, 89e. 
MULBERRY ROSEW— An innovation in the iris world. Deep radi- 
The beard is a 
A very large 
38 in. 
: 
and carried on strong stalks. 
derful lustrous sheen, : 
SENSATION—Perfect flower of a clear deep blue color. Fine plant 
and prodigious bloomer. A French creation and given an Award of 
te Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society of France. 48 in. Each, 43¢. 
36 in. Each, 79c. 
WABASH—A showy bicolor, having standards of pure white falls 
of rich pansy-purple with narrow white border. Free blooming with 
large slightly ruffied lowers. A Dykes Medal winner. 40 in. Each, 
59c. ; ; : 
MIXED—A grand assortment of all the colors of the rainbow. 
Selected and mixed from hundreds of fine varieties. 3 for 48e; 6 for 
89c; 12 for $2.18; 25 for $3.25. — 
SPECIAL OFFER—On every order for Iris of 10 or more 
roots, we will add an extra variety of our choice, at no charge. 
> BEAUTY 
; and 
COLOR 
in 
IRIS 
Bicolor 
Iris 
MEXICO 
ORDER NOW 
All Iris orders will be filled this spring as long as possible. There- 
after delivery will be deferred until late July or August. This is 
really the best time to plant — but ORDER NOW fo be sure of 
getting what you want. 
DWARF IRIS 
A really delightful group 
of Iris especially suitable 
for the Rock Garden, or low 
border. They are early bloom- 
ing and average about 8 
inches in height. As hardy 
and satisfactory as the tall 
iris. Same culture. 
BRIDE—Creamy white, 
with bright yellow beard; 
lovely 
fragrant. 
CITREA—A little 
lemon yellow iris. 
CYANEA — Popular, well- 
known variety; purple in 
color and fragrant. 
FAIRY—This one is pale- 
blue and would be extremely 
pretty planted with the yel- 
low variety. 
Any of the above varieties, 
separately or mixed: Each, 
37e; 3 for 98e; 6 for $1.85; 12 
for $3.45. 
ORIENTAL. POPPIES 
NOTE: Orders for Oriental Poppies will be booked and shipped 
in August. Cannot be planted in spring. 
The brightest spot of color in the spring garden is the Oriental 
Poppy. The huge brilliantly colored flowers are carried on tall 
stems up to 3 ft and 3% ft. high, Varieties are also available now 
in white and all the lovely shades of pink, salmon, rose and apricot 
as well as the many striking shades of red. Hasily established and 
will last for years. Late August until October are the best months 
to plant. Set 12 in. apart in almost any kind of soil. 
BARR’S WHITE—Large pure white flowers with a dark blotch 
at the base of each petal. A free blooming and strong growing 
variety. Each, 83e; 3 for $2.22. 
HELEN ELIZABETH—Considered by many to be the best pink. 
The straight tall stems are topped by beautiful flowers of LaFrance 
pink, without dark spots. Each, 69e; 3 for $1.92. 
HENRY CAYEAUX IMPROVED—An enchanting shade of old 
rose, the color gradually deepening to burgundy at base of petals. 
A huge flower. If grown in light shade, the color will be far more 
beautiful. Each, 69c; 3 for $1.92. 
MRS. PERRY—An older variety but one of unusual color being 
a most striking orange-apricot. This one will really stand out as a 
bright spot in the flower garden. Each, 69c; 3 for $1.92. 
OLYMPIA—The only description necessary for this variety is 
simply that it is a double.form of the common orange-scarlet 
poppy. Each, 69c; 3 for $1.92. . : 
ORIENTALE—The common well-known poppy with orange- 
scarlet flowers. Each, 39e;3 3 for 89c. ‘ 
WAR LORD—Here is a real beauty with very large flowers of a 
dark rich red. Tall and one of the latest to bloom, it would be a 
real lordly variety to have among your spring flowers. Each, 98e; 
3 for $2.75. 
MIXED 
this magnificent flower at a low price. 
Each, 67e; 3 for $1.86; 12 for $6.98. 
Dwarf Iris Citrea 
A chance to have many different varieties and colors of 
Sold only as a mixture. 
i a ee ee ees 
JOHN A. SALZER SEED CO., LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 37 
