DUTCH IRIS oH» 
. A new and early flowering race coming into bloom just 
after the Tulips are gone. The flowers are large, resembling 
Orchids, and are distinctive and brilliant in color. Flowers of 
heavy texture and when cut have wonderful keeping qualities. 
Bulbs should be planted in the fall, 5 inches deep, in well 
drained soil, with a light protection after freezing weather 
sets in. Offered at new low prices. Toc 1100 
SAX BLUE. Rich dark blue with a distinctive 
yellow Bistcumvery laree, 28°in. ........... $1.00 $7.00 
LEMON QUEEN. 28 in. New lovely pure deep 
VElOW ...---- reece tee e eee oe LL aO 
WHITE EXCELSIOR. 22 in. Uniform pure 
white falls, very broad, of good form and 
ea eS 1.00 7.50 
MIXED DUTCH IRIS. All colors mixed .... .80 6.00 
IRIS SHILKA «= 
The graceful filigree of the branches of these Vesper Iris 
is studded with from one to two hundred jewel-like flowers, 
truly a mammoth bouquet. The delicately colored blossoms, 
which at a distance resemble a multitude of gorgeous butter- 
flies at rest with motionless outstretched wings, vary in 
color, including such 
hues as translucent lav- 
ender with markings 
of mahogany, lemon, 
copper and _ orange- 
brown. The Shilka Iris, 
which are exceedingy 
easy to grow, bloom 
for a month during 
July and August when 
flowers are scarce. Ves- 
per Iris resist both se- 
vere cold and intense 
heat with impunity. Be 
the first in your local- 
ity to grow this unique 
er TRIS RETICULATA 
(Bulbous) 
This lovely species is one of the treasures of the garden or 
rock garden. It can be described as a small form of the Dutch 
Iris, or Spanish Iris. Its main value lies in the fact that it can be 
forced into bloom in the house with the greatest ease. Six or 
eight bulbs put into a 4- to S-inch pot when received will bloom 
about Christmas time. The fragrant blooms remind one of a 
bunch of fresh Violets. Perfectly hardy with reasonable pro- 
tection. It is one of the loveliest early flowering bulbs for the 
rockery. $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
. English Iris 
Iris 
“Shilka” 
ENGLISH IRIS 
(Bulbous) 
This magnificent mixture of bulbous English Iris has been de- 
veloped at our nurseries, and contains all the choicest varieties 
which can possibly be had in these fine Iris. The English Iris are 
a bulbous Iris which bloom in our latitude about the early part of 
July, and come after all other bulbous Iris. They should be planted 
as soon after receiving them as possible for best results. They pre: 
fer the more moist and heavier soils, and should have good drain- 
age. The blooms of the English Iris are considered to be the finest 
of any in the Iris class, and each individual bloom is strikingly 
beautiful, and as cut flowers they are unsurpassed. We are offering 
them in a fine mixture of colors. $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 
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