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pears after the flowers, and annuals may be planted 
close to them to fill the vacant space. They are much 
more effective when planted in groups of not less than 
three, and more whenever possible. It is no wonder 
these plants are expensive when you consider that it 
takes five years to grow one to blooming size. Those 
we offer are five years old or more, and are of bloom- 
ing size. 
SHELFORD HYBRIDS 
Probably the most beautiful strain. Pastel shades— 
coppery pink, orange, pale yellow, pink, etc.—excellent 
for the garden and as cut flowers. These grow to an 
average height of 6 feet and make a stunning show 
in the garden, as well as indoors when cut, lasting two 
or three weeks in water. 
ISOBEL—Coppery Orange. $1.75 each. 
MOONLIGHT—Pale Yellow. $1.75 each. 
ROSALIND—Bright Pink. $1.75 each. 
TUBERGENI—Tall. Pale yellow spikes. $2.75 each. 
WHITE BEAUTY—Pure White. $1.75 each. 
W AREI—Coppery Rose, suffused Orange. Very tall. 
Exceptional. $3.00 each. 
SHELFORD MIXED HYBRIDS—$1.25 each. 
OTHER CHOICE EREMURUS 
BUNGEI—Elegant golden yellow spikes. Late. $1.00 
each. 
ELWESIANUS—tTall spikes of lovely pale pink. Early 
June. $2.25 each. 
ELWESIANUS ALBUS—A white form. $2.00 each. 
HIM-ROB—Pale blush-pink. Very tall. $1.50 each. 
ROBUSTUS—Giant Eremurus. Deep Pink spikes 6 to 
8 feet tall. Late. $2.00 each. 
Bullous Iris 
Inexpensive, Easy-to-Grow, Orchid-like Blooms 
DUTCH IRIS 
West Coast Grown 
Often called the “Poor Man’s Orchid” because of 
their beautiful orchid-like blooms. They are easily 
grown in the garden, for they are hardy and come back 
year after year. They bloom during May and June and 
their average height is 18 to 24 inches. Bulbous Iris 
are much more effective when planted in groups; they 
prefer well-drained, sunny locations. Plant the bulbs 
4 to 6 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches apart. 
Any of the following varieties: 
12 for $1.00; $4.50 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 
BLUE HORIZON—Sky-blue. 
IMPERATOR—Large dark blue. 
WEDGWOOD—Light blue. Recommended for forcing 
and makes a grand show in the garden. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR—Large pure white. 
