IRIS Time 
These magnificent iris 
up to dinner plate size 
are successfully grown 
thiou eh out the 
United States. In ad- 
dition to the Pacific, 
Atlantic and Great 
Lakes States, letters 
from our customers 
report excellent re- 
sults from other sec- 
tions of the country, 
including Texas, Ok- 
lahoma, Tennessee, 
mor keg ts as.) Ulta hb. 
Idaho, Nebraska, 
Iowa, Missouri, Indi- 
ana, Mississippi, Colo- 
rado, Kentucky and 
Kansas. 
Many thanks for sending the 
splendid HIGO IRIS jin such 
good condition and for the 
extra plant! Looking forward 
to lovely blossoms! 
Sincerely, 
Mrs. Nelson W. Carter, 
Bristol Parish Garden Club, 
Petersburg, Virginia. 
Westerly, R. I. 
My HIGO IRIS and my DWARF 
IRIS that | grew from your 
seeds are strong, tall plants 
. . | think every seed germi- 
nated. 
Ellen M. Woodward 
Culture 
of Japanese Iris 
Like most azaleas and rhododendrons, the Japanese 
iris will not tolerate lime in any form. For best results 
heavily enriched soil and abundant moisture are neces- 
sary. After blooming they require no more moisture 
than other perennials. An ideal location is along the 
become established than bearded iris. In dry climates 
we cannot stress too strongly the importance of constant 
moisture during their growing season. In fact, if your 
water supply is unlimited select a location where you 
can flood the plants often and you will be rewarded 
with larger flowers. Any well rotted manure is the best 
banks of a stream or pond. They are successfully grown 
in most parts of the country and do especially well in 
the Atlantic and Pacific states and the southern borders 
of the Great Lakes. Plant so that the crowns are about 
2 inches below the ground surface. Do not expect typical 
flowers until the second year as they take more time to 
fertilizer. If your soil is alkaline, the addition of alumi- 
num sulphate, peat moss or oak leaf mold will produce 
the correct soil condition. If the leaves turn yellow, lime 
very likely is present and LIME is FATAL to these iris. 
Best planted in full sun except in warm sections of the 
country where afternoon shade will prove beneficial. 
