moist soil. 
Our trade is growing and selling 
superior bulbs! We do not carry 
other lines of plant material, such as 
trees and shrubs, garden tools and 
chemicals—as do many bulb vendors. 
With us bulbs are not a sideline, but 
our entire business. It stands to rea- 
son, therefore, that when you buy 
from us you benefit two ways. 
ENGLISH IRIS (Bulbous) 
Dwarf 
FLOWERING IRIS 
A Welcome Addition to Every Garden 
EXCELLENT FOR BORDERS 
These Dwarf Spring-blooming Iris 
are offered in mixed colors only. Very 
attractive in a low border or rock 
garden. 
$2.60 per doz. 
$19.00 per 100 
Box 5, BABYLON, L. I., NEW YORK 
ENGLISH IRIS (Bulbous) 
For Outdoor Planting Only—Mixed Colors 
Although called English Iris, this lovely bulbous Iris originally came from the alpine meadows of the Pyrenees. 
In the sixteenth century it made itself at home in England, hence its name. It is extremely hardy and loves a cool, 
QUALITY 
We control the quality of the bulbs 
we grow every step of the way— 
coddling them with extra care from 
tiny bulblet size until they are well- 
fed, meaty, giant size bulbs—the 
finest available for the American 
market. 
Iris can be grown to perfection. Price: $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $92.00 per 1000. 
NOT JACKS OF ALL TRADES .- - - JUST MASTERS OF ONE! 
VALUE 
There are no in-between jobbers, 
wholesalers and other price-raising 
middlemen in the Van Bourgondien 
direct-by-mail bulb business. Our 
bulbs are Van Bourgondien grown 
and Van Bourgondien sold. This 
means real economy for you! 
