BEARDED IRIS 
1953 General List 
Cultural for Bearded Iris 
RHIZOMES willl be shipped to you in a firm container and should be planted as 
soon as possible after they are received. If you are unable to plant on receiving them, 
then be sure to keep the rhizomes in a dry and cool place until you can plant them. 
“Tris” require good drainage and sun for at least one-half day, in order to obtain 
the best results, with abundance of bloom. The soil should be moist before planting 
and kept moderately moist until the plants are well established. Care should be taken 
not to over-water. If your soil is heavy and poorly drained set the rhizomes a little 
higher than the surrounding soil. Be sure and spread the roots well and firm the soil 
around. Separate your plants every third year. 
FERTILIZER: BONE MEAL AND SUPERPHOSPHATE are the 2 best types of 
fertilizer for Bearded Iris. In making a large bed the ratio should be: Superphos- 
phate (20% )—5 to 7 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. 
1 cup per plant on single plantings. 
Bone Meal—10 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. 1% cup per single plants. 
The above should be repeated in December using only half the amount. Where 
your ground is worn out you should use Iron Sulphate to stimulate root growth. 
Copper Sulphate is always good in ground that has had rot or fungi. Very seldom do 
you need the two latter in virgin soil. 
CULTIVATION: Keep your Iris clean at all times by removing the old foliage. 
Removing the old leaves that pull off with ease, never jerk a leaf that has not 
turned loose, this may cause injury to your plant and give you trouble later. 
Do not cultivate your Iris in the spring month until your blooms stalks have 
started growth. Too much early cultivation will encourage early growth and your 
blooms will be frozen. You can keep your Iris clean without working the soil. 
ADMIRAL NIMITZ. 36”. Large crisp APEX. A new line of reds. Will prove 
white flower with a thick gold beard. of remarkable worth in breeding for 
Pat) Bd 5 it eee ek Been $ 2.00 Fed 6 0) <tusis i a ee ea SOT. OO 
APRICOT SUPREME. 40”. A luxuri- 
ant, tall, well branched, gleaming 
apricot pink with a full geranium 
pink beard. Smooth finish and well 
ALLADINS WISH. 38”. A very unusual 
shade of blue streaked with white, 
its odd combination makes it an odd- 
iy 1B eS -$ 150 Ssubstanced (Net), 2 3 ees. $10.00 
AZLA HOLA. 34”. Very large blend in AZURE SKIES. 36”. - Ruffled pale 
powder blue and gold. _........ $ .75 azure blue, with white beard. _$ .75 
3 for $ 1.50 
AMANDINE. 36”. A refreshing, cool 
lemon-cream self. Has wonderful BALLERINA. 36”. A new flamingo 
pink that has captured so many fine 
substance and god form. —__. $ 3.00 eee An appealing shade of pink 
5 : with wide ruffled standards and falls. 
ANNE NEWHARD. 38”. Hyacinth blue. The petals are thick with a ete 
Bee SAE eh ag A Ries Me ae ote hon $ .50 finish. Form and branching is ideal. 
3 for $ 1.00 ONGC) otis owen a ee $12.00 
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