PEONIES 
There are few Spring flowers that are more startlingly beautiful when 
in bloom than the Peony. Rich soil and plenty of water are required dur- 
ing the blooming period. Three weeks before planting dig the soil out 
about 18 inches and work pulverized sheep manure and bone meal 
where they are to be placed. Cover roots one inch. The numbers shown 
after each variety are the averages tabulated from the votes of the 
members of the American Peony Society. Ten is the highest possible score. 
ALBERT CROUSSE (8.6)—Fragrant salmon pink flowers borne on stiff 
stems; erect. growth. Each, 75c; dozen, $8.75. 
FELIX CROUSSE (8.4)—Brilliant ruby red. Compact typical bomb-shaped 
flowers, fragrant and free blooming. Each, 75c; dozen, $8.75. 
EDULIS SUPERBA (7.6)—Early blooming bright mauve pink; large, loose, 
flat crown when fully open. Upright growth. Each, 75c; dozen, $8.75. 
FESTIVA MAXIMA (9.3)—Purest white, center flecked carmine. Large, 
verfectly shaped full double flowers, rose type. Early and of strong 
growth. Each, 75c; dozen, $8.75. 
MONS. JULES ELIE (9.2)—Peerless, pure pink. Large globular flowers 
with very full center of imbricated petals, overlaid with a silvery 
sheen. One of the handsomest and most lasting cutting sorts in exist- 
ence. Each, 75c; dozen, $8.75. 
PEONIES — DAY LILIES 
Hemerocallis 
Today's Day Lilies range in color shades of yellow, pink, red, mahog- 
any, improved orange and yellow shades, etc. They thrive anywhere in 
full sun or partial shade. They are good in either acid or lime soil. They 
are excellent for either border or foundation plantings. Planted with 
cuee plants they blend well so as to make your garden a place of lovely 
eauty. 
HYPERION—Hyperion is a real show Day Lily. It is the Class A winner of 
the Award of Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society of Great Britain. 
Stems are sometimes 40 inches long with numerous blooms of fine 
citron yellow. It is a vigorous grower blooming fairly late. Each, 75e: 
3 for $2.00. 
OPHIR—Large golden yellow flowers blooming in groups of 10 or 12 to 
a stem on robust plants. It grows about 36 inches tall and is one of the 
best Day Lilies for your collection. Each, 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
BAGDAD—Has large flowers of rich coppery red and brown. Each, 50c; 
3 for $1.35. 
ALL PRICES ON THIS PAGE ARE POSTPAID 
‘DUTCH IRIS 
BULBOUS IRIS 
The beauty of Bulbous Iris is indisputable, and their adaptability to 
growing conditions in the Southwest is proven by the experiences of 
many gardens. Proudly this plant is called '‘The Poor Man‘s Orchid,’ and 
with each year, enthusiasm for these Bulbous Iris increases. We cannot 
recommend them too highly. Plant during September and October in rich, 
loamy, well-drained soil; cover 2 inches with a space of 4 inches be- 
tween the bulbs. The number after each variety denotes the flowering 
index. 
GOLDEN HARVEST (3)—Standards and falls uniform bright golden 
yellow. Early bloomer and highly recommended. 
WEDGEWOOD (1)—Standards wedgewood blue, falls deeper blue; flow- 
ers held high on rigid stems. First to bloom in very early spring. 
IMPERATOR (7)—Large, free blooming, dark blue. One of the latest 
blooming types. A favorite because of its long blooming period. Long 
stems and excellent for cutting. 
WHITE EXCELSIOR (3}—Uniform pure white, falls very broad, very good 
form and substance. Early and good for forcing. Flowers are borne on 
about 22-inch stems, which makes them excellent for cutting. We recom- 
mend White Excelsior. 
BLUE HORIZON—A very lovely light blue, a favorite for those who 
love soft shades. 
VIOLET QUEEN—Someihing really different, a mauve violet, one you 
must get. 
Price on all Iris: Each, 10c; dozen, 95c; $6.95 per 100, postpaid. 
Nicholson's Bulbous Iris Special 
This is a mixture of our better known varieites. Mixed so as to 
give the small gardener a complete variety of our Bulbous Iris. 
Plant in the fall for Spring blooming. The flowers are excellent 
for cutting; resembling the queen of all flowers, the Orchid. 
| Dozen, 75c; $5.00 per 100, postpaid. 
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