EASY TO GROW 
FALL BLOOMING IRIS 
These are the varieties that bloom in spring and fall under favorable conditions. 
50c each; 3 for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25 
Autumn Queen. 114 ft. Pure white. A sure bloomer in fall. 
Black Magic. 2 ft. Intense deep violet-blue. Free blooming. 
Sangreal. 2 ft. Beautiful yellow; large. 
MINIATURE BEARDED IRIS 
These dainty little Iris bloom in April and early May. 
50c each; 3 of any one variety for $1.25; 6 for $2.25; 12 for $4.25 
Fairy. 6 in. Pale blue. Prairie Gem. 10 in. Y ellow. 
La Fiancee. 12 in. White. Sambo. 10 in. Deep blue. 
SIBERIAN IRIS (Iris Sibirica) 
The Siberian Iris have much smaller flowers than Bearded and Oriental Iris but what they lack in 
size they make up im grace of flower and foliage. They are very hardy and grow well in almost any kind of 
soil, though a moist location is preferred. Well adapted for naturalizing along streams, among shrubs or 
in perennial plantings. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; 6 for $2.75; 12 for $4.85 
Caesar’s Brother. A stately plant not too tall—30 inches high. It is the best of the entire lot of dark 
blue Siberian Iris and was grven Honorable Mention by the American Iris Society. The flowers are 
an unusually rich black pansy-violet with a beautiful depth of color. A superb plant for any garden 
Perry’s Blue. 214 to 3 ft. Clear blue. 
Snow Queen. 2 {t. Pure white; dwarf. 
JAPANESE IRIS 
The Oriental Iris, with their huge picturesque blooms and graceful gladiolus-like foliage, are among 
the most beautiful of the great Iris family. Then too, they come into bloom at a time when other Iris are 
past, starting the latter part of June and continuing well into July. They are extremely showy in the gar- 
den and excellent as cut flowers for the home. 
Oriental Iris are easily grown in any good average garden soil which is fairly rich and has good drain- 
age. Divide the plants every three or four years, early in the spring or in September and October. Their 
average height 1s 2 to 3 feet. 
~~ _ (D) Double varieties with 6-petaled flowers. 
(S) Single varieties with 3-petaled flowers. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00; 6 for $3.75; 12 for $7.00, except where noted 
Betty F. Holmes. (D) Huge white blooms. A most beautiful variety. 
Blue Heron. (D) Beautiful deep sky-blue with white center. 
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5 Popular Gearzded Iris 
Chameleon. (D) White marbled and flamed blue; light and dark flowers on the same plant. 
AS ILLUSTRATED ABOVE Fascination. (D) Gray-blue. Free-blooming. A sturdy grower with 21% to 3-foot stems. 
5 : : 5 . SS Flamingo. (D) Deep rose, white in center. Rather tall. 
California Gold. One of the first big yellows. 50c each; 3 for $1.25 - = u ; - - Saree r r 
: ; eS AS sO meee é Jery lig < flushed ¢ >d darke S ar. $1.25 each; 
Elmohr. 3 {t. One of the most exciting Iris. An exquisite shade of rich Behe ie the Opal. (D) Very light pink flushed and mottled darker bluish in center. $1.25 each; 3 for 
reddish mulberry, tncredibly glossy and lustrous. $1.00 each; 3 for Red ‘Emperor (D) Very large, deep red. Early 
$2.50 - (D) Very large, deep red.. Early. 
Wie aietraes c = . 5 f = = = R R mak Ag auve heavily Ine rple. 
Flora Zenor. 40 in. A fascinating pink Iris. 75c¢ each; 3 for $2.00. areas anne (Dy Cae pope 
Great Lakes. 3 ft. Winner of the Dykes Medal in 1942, this is about = : Tac ie RE PER fe Te Sas or 3 RP pe 
the finest pure light blue.. Rugged and hardy. 75c each; 3 for $2.00. Waving Waters. (D) Very light blue marked and flushed white. Heavy ruffled petals. 
Gudrun. 214 ft. A splendid white for foreground planting. 50c¢ each; 
3 for $1.25. DUTCH IRIS (Bulbous lris) 
° 5 plants, one of 
Special Offer No. 3F-73: each, for $3.00 Often called the ‘Poor Man’s Orchid”’ because of their beautiful orchid-like blooms. They are easily 
15 plants, 3 of erc ay 2 in the parce, for they are hardy and as back year after year. They bloom during May and June 
Ms _ y and their average height is 18 to 24 inches. Bulbous Iris are much more effective when planted tn groups; 
Special Offer No. 3F 73A: each, for $7.50 they prefer well-drained, sunny locations. Plant the bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep and 4 to 5 inches apart 
Must be planted in the fall only. 
6 of any one of the foliowing varieties for 75c; 
12 for $1.35; 25 for $2.50 
DUTCH Blue Horizon. Sky-blue. 
IRIS C. Van Viet. Violet-blue, orange line on falls. 
Imperator. Large dark blue. cae ty Basen 
Four lovely colors. cachavarlctylabeledsand Srouewood., Ligne Die. eon ace for foreing and makes 
packed separately: White Excelsior. Large pure white. 
Blue Horizon. Light blue. Yellow Queen. Pure yellow. 
yenberesors ers pe: Mixed. All colors. 6 for 65c; 12 for $1.10; 25 for $2.00; $6.75 
ite Excelsior. White. per 100. 
Yellow Queen. Yellow. 
OFFER NO. 3F-74. 24 bulbs, 6 each of the above 
4 varieties, $2.50. ‘ JACANESE IRIS 
ms . $ Z 
OFFER NO. 3F-74A: 48 bulbs, 12 of each, $4.50. 
LITTLE IRIS SPECIES 
Danfordiae. A beautiful little 
Iris from eastern Asia Minor. 
Bright golden flowers re- 
sembling tn form Iris reticu- 
lata, produced in early Feb- 
ruary. Height 3 inches. 6 for 
$1.75; 12 for $3.25. 
Reticulata. A small form of 
the Spanish or Dutch Iris. 
One of the treasures of the 
peren nial or rock garden; may 
also be forced into bloom in 
the house with the greatest 
ease. Six or cight bulbs put 
into a 4 to 5-inch pot when re- 
cetved will bloom about 
Christmas time. The fra- 
grant blossoms remind one of 
a bunch of fresh 
violets. Perfectly 
hardy with reason- 
able protection. 6 for 
85c; 12 for $1.50; 
$9.50 per 100. 
Reticulata, Cantab. 
Light blue and orange 
6 for $1.35; 12 for 
$2.50; 25 for $4.75. 
